Daily Mass: The doubt and faith of Thomas
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The encounter between Jesus and Thomas reveals God's desire to meet us where we are, inviting us to move from doubt to vibrant faith. (Lectionary #593) July 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Evil departs in the presence of God
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Jesus encounters two men possessed by demons who reveal the Lord's divine identity and true authority. (Lectionary #379) July 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides us in moments of danger
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In the midst of a dangerous moment on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus reminds his disciples that faith is a key component for our guidance and strength. (Lectionary #378) July 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We follow Christ with all our heart
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Amidst the distractions and blessings of life, we put Jesus Christ first and foremost in our hearts. (Lectionary #377) June 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
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Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 14th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #102) June 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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St. Peter and St. Paul
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St. Peter and St. Paul reveal how God's grace can work in our weak and wounded hearts to do extraordinary things, reminding us that it is not how we start but how we finish that matters most. (Lectionary #591) June 29, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A centurion offers an awesome example of faith in Christ
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The exchange between Jesus and the Roman centurion reveals a depth of faith that inspires us to place our love for Christ above all things. (Lectionary #376) June 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We respond to God's fierce love for us
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On this Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we respond to the fierce love of God as revealed by the image of a shepherd who defends, protects, nourishes, and guides the flock entrusted to his care. (Lectionary #172) June 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Conforming our hearts to Christ
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Jesus teaches his disciples that to be known by him we must hear his words and then act on them, allowing our relationship with Christ to transform our hearts. (Lectionary #374) June 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We know the tree by its fruit
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Jesus offers a powerful spiritual insight to help us see into the heart by the fruitfulness of daily life. (Lectionary #373) June 25, 2025 - 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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