16th Sunday of the Year - A Shepherd Who Cares for the Sheep
Release Date: 07/19/2015
Daily Mass: Overcoming our spiritual blindness
Catholic Inspiration
The Lord returns to Nazareth and the people - trapped in the childhood past of Jesus - are unable to recognize the God at work in their midst. (Lectionary #431) August 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 23rd Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the main themes in the Mass Readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #127) August 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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22nd Sunday of the Year: We recognize and reject our temptations
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to Peter and calls out Satan's temptation, inspiring us to engage in our own personal spiritual warfare, knowing that when we seek to follow Christ we will be tempted to stray. In those moments, we call upon our faith in Christ! (Lectionary #124) August 29, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The death of John the Baptist
Catholic Inspiration
The cruel death of John the Baptist reveals the reality of evil in our world, inspiring us to engage our faith in the face of darkness. (Lectionary #430/634) August 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Be prepared!
Catholic Inspiration
Christ offers a parable that invites us to be prepared to bring our best effort each day, facing the challenges and emergencies that are part of the adventures of daily life. (Lectionary #429) August 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stay awake and vigilant!
Catholic Inspiration
Each day is a special gift, and when we remain awake, alert, and vigilant we recognize this gift from God and live it to the best of our ability. (Lectionary #428) August 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Paul gives us an example of Christian behavior
Catholic Inspiration
Paul's message to the Thessalonians exhorts us to take a close look at what we are doing with the gift of lives each and every day. We've got work to do! (Lectionary #427) August 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We cleanse our spiritual lives from the inside out
Catholic Inspiration
Our spiritual life grows from the inside out, reminding us to pay careful attention to what we put into our hearts, minds, and souls. (Lectionary #426) August 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We make known the glorious splendor of God's kingdom
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 145 reminds us that God's majestic kingdom is proclaimed through our words and actions as we follow Jesus Christ with all our hearts. (Lectionary #629) August 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 22nd Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the central themes in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #124) August 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThere 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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