Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is Lord!
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Quoting Psalm 110, Jesus reveals the messianic promise, rightfully claiming the title "Lord" and our allegiance. (Lectionary #357) June 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We love God and one another
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Quoting Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and Leviticus 19:18, Jesus teaches us the two greatest commandments: to love God and one another. (Lectionary #356) June 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We stir into flame the gift of God
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2nd Timothy offers a powerful illustration to foster our faith as we "stir into flame" the gift of God. (Lectionary #355) June 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus cleverly responds to a trap
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Jesus responds to a trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians, inviting us to offer the gift of our lives - made in God's image and likeness - to the Lord. (Lectionary #354) June 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A practical exhortation for the faith from St. Peter
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2nd Peter offers a practical exhortation to foster one's faith that draws on elements of mind and heart, virtue and endurance, devotion, love, and self-control. (Lectionary #353) June 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ
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Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, sometimes called Corpus Christi. (Lectionary #167) June 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The Most Holy Trinity invites us into relationship with God and one another
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The Most Holy Trinity invites us into full communion with God and one another. (Lectionary #164) May 30, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The authority of Christ directs our lives
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When his authority is questioned, Jesus offers a counter question to the chief priests, scribes, and elders. (Lectionary #352) May 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness
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Jesus speaks to his disciples about the crucial need for faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness. (Lectionary #351) May 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Seeing Christ evokes a swift response
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After having his sight restored by Jesus, Bartimaeus immediately begins to follow the Lord. (Lectionary #350) May 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThe Cross of Christ - ugly, filthy with the blood of countless victims, jagged, and splintered - becomes the sign of the depth and breadth of agony Jesus endured. As he embraces his suffering, the Cross becomes a bridge whereby he unites with all humanity, meeting us in our most profound moments of weakness and sin, and gives us hope through his triumph over death.
We must understand the Cross in the light of Easter joy:
- For if we only focus on the Cross then we have no hope; life becomes dark and filled with despair.
- And if we only focus on Easter joy then we have no respect for the gift of the Lord's Passion; we do not appreciate the price that was paid for our salvation.
We look to the Cross and allow Christ's Passion to touch our lives. We unite with Jesus and give grateful thanks that he has redeemed us in every aspect of our lives.
Come to the Cross and unite your heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.
Be redeemed by Love Himself, who gave his life to save and set us free.
April 3, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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