Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
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Let's explore some of the main themes for the Mass During the Day of Pentecost. (Lectionary #63) May 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The Ascension of the Lord
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The Ascension of the Lord reveals how God invites us to stretch and grow as we face new challenges, even as we look to the Lord for the strength, guidance, and support we require. (Lectionary #58) May 16, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Apollos humbly accepts instruction about Jesus
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Apollos speaks authentically about Jesus, but he humbly accepts further instruction from Priscilla and Aquila. (Lectionary #296) May 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, for God is with us.
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Paul is directed by the Lord to cast out fear and continue speaking the Good News to the people. (Lectionary #295) May 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The example of St. Matthias
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St. Matthias, one of the original disciples who was with Jesus from the beginning, is chosen to take the place vacated by Judas Iscariot. (Lectionary #564) May 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Paul has limited success in Athens
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Having given his best effort to preach to the people of Athens, Paul moves on to Corinth after having limited success. (Lectionary #293) May 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison
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Stripped, beaten and in prison, Paul and Silas remain steadfast for the Lord, ultimately bringing the jailer and his household to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #292) May 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
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Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, opens her heart to the Gospel, and after having her entire household baptized, she offers hospitality to Paul and his companions. (Lectionary #291) May 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
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Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. (Lectionary #58) May 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
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The First Letter of Peter offers practical advice about how we are to speak and act as disciples of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #55) May 9, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - 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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