25th Sunday of the Year: God's generosity in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable, revealing God's generosity through the example of the landowner toward his workers. Through the gift of life, faith, and learning may we respond to the Lord's goodness each and every day. September 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The garden of our hearts
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The Lord offers a familiar parable to the crowds, inviting us to reflect on how we cultivate our hearts for a spiritual harvest. September 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We follow Christ with all our heart
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Inspired by their encounter with Christ, the group of disciples continues to grow as they draw near to the Lord and give witness to others. September 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The call of St. Matthew
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Matthew responds to the call of Christ, who invites him (and his friends!) to grow in the life of grace. September 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory, Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We see God's presence in the contrasts of life
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Jesus shows how those who seek the Lord will see God's wisdom in the many aspects and contrasts of life. May our eyes be opened today, as we follow Christ on our pilgrim path. September 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We face our death with faith in Christ
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Jesus raises a dead man to life and restores him to his mother. May our faith in the Lord sustain us in our moments of grief as we prepare for the day when we walk through the doorway of death, that we might hear the Lord say, "I tell you, arise!" September 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We submit to the authority of Jesus
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A Roman centurion accepts the authority of Jesus to heal his slave, revealing his profound faith in Christ. September 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve - 25th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
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24th Sunday of the Year: Forgiveness is the Christian way of life
Catholic Inspiration
"How often must I forgive?" Peter asks Jesus. The Lord's parable and the first reading from the Book of Sirach make it clear that forgiveness is a non-negotiable component of Christian life. May we kneel before the crucifix and pray for the grace to put this teaching into daily practice. September 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Spiritual fruit and a strong foundation
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Jesus uses two examples - spiritual fruitfulness and a foundation built on rock - to teach the disciples how to put our faith into daily practice. September 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineIn football, trick plays are sometimes used to fake out an opponent with misdirection - focusing on something unimportant while the play is happening somewhere else. Life works the same way: it is easy to spend our time and resources on trivial matters and miss out on critical issues.
The Lord points this out in the Gospel today, inviting us to concentrate on the battle within our hearts. Here are three things to consider:
- Using an Examination of Conscience
- Going to Confession
- Daily Prayer and Sunday Mass
Through regular use we strengthen our hearts and focus our lives on important things, asking the Lord for the help and guidance we need to conquer our daily battles.
August 30, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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