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16th Sunday of the Year - A Shepherd Who Cares for the Sheep

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 07/19/2015

Daily Mass: Christ calls us to be salt and light show art Daily Mass: Christ calls us to be salt and light

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Jesus teaches us that we are salt and light in the world, reminding us to not waste the opportunity to glorify our Heavenly Father by our good works. (Lectionary #360) June 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: The Beatitudes show art Daily Mass: The Beatitudes

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The Beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and remind us that as disciples of Christ we follow the Lord on the long journey that leads to eternal life. (Lectionary #359) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the Year show art Study, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #91) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

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Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ nourishes our lives show art Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ nourishes our lives

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The "Bread of Life" discourse in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel reveals how the Body and Blood of Jesus fosters our life in God. (Lectionary #167) June 6, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Sacrifices reveal the depth of our love in Christ show art Daily Mass: Sacrifices reveal the depth of our love in Christ

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Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God. (Lectionary #358) June 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is Lord! show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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 show art 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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There are moments in life when we need a little help.  We encounter situations and circumstances that are more than we can handle.  As Jesus looked upon the crowds in the Gospel today he saw their needs and took pity on them.  His response reminds us of two important considerations today:

  • What needs do we have today?  What are we asking for from the Lord?
  • Who needs help in our lives today?  How can we offer help to another?

Christ not only helped others, but he empowered the Apostles to do the same.  May we acknowledge our need for the Lord and respond to the needs of those who God sets before us.

July 19, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com

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