Daily Mass: Jesus rebukes the villages that did not repent
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Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord. (Lectionary #390) July 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the most important person in our lives
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Jesus concludes the tenth chapter of Matthew's Gospel with the teaching that he is the most important person in our lives. (Lectionary #389) July 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #106) July 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we've been given?
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Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to prepare our hearts to become spiritually fruitful. (Lectionary #103) July 11, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Be not afraid!
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Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith. (Lectionary #388) July 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We face persecution with our faith in Christ
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Jesus prepares his Apostles for the opposition that they will encounter as they carry out the Lord's work. (Lectionary #387) July 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We rely on the Lord
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Sending out the Twelve Apostles to minister to the people, Jesus instructs them to rely on God alone as they carry out their work. (Lectionary #386) July 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We receive and respond to the Lord's call
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The Lord gives his authority to the Twelve, inspiring us to receive Christ's call in our hearts today and swiftly respond with joyful faith. (Lectionary #385) July 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The compassion of Christ brings us hope
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The compassion of Christ inspires us to draw near to the Lord and be his ambassadors to others. (Lectionary #384) July 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Daily Mass: Two examples of healing and faith
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Jesus heals two different people in the context of great faith. (Lectionary #383) July 6, 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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