24th Sunday of the Year: It's all about forgiveness
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Jesus offers a parable that makes it clear that forgiveness is non-negotiable for a disciple of Christ. (Lectionary #130) September 12, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers two practical spiritual insights
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Jesus offers two rich spiritual insights that have tremendous potential to guide our lives. (Lectionary #442) September 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We work on ourselves first before we point out the faults of others
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Jesus offers practical spiritual advice that urges us to examine with a humble heart our own faults first before we call out the sins of others. (Lectionary #441) September 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus invites his disciples "to measure up" to his teaching
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Jesus exhorts his disciples to love, forgive, give, bless, pray, and stop judging and condemning one another...for the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us! (Lectionary #440) September 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks of blessings and woes
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Jesus speaks of blessings and woes, reminding us that in the ups and downs of life we cultivate gratitude so that we can keep ourselves grounded regarding our need for God. (Lectionary #439) September 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Even in the messiness of our lives, God is with us
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In the midst of the messy reality that flows through our family, friendships, and relationships in the course of our lives, God is with us - weaving and guiding grace into the fabric of our lives. (Lectionary #636) September 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ seeks goodness and life
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The Lord teaches us that to seek goodness and life guides us how to live our lives with vibrant faith in the midst of the many options and choices that we face each day. (Lectionary #437) September 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 24th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #130) September 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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23rd Sunday of the Year: The Lord invites us to engage in hard conversations
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The Lord offers profound, practical wisdom to engage in moments of conflict, daring to have hard conversations so that we can overcome division and foster healing and reconciliation. (Lectionary #127) September 5, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our lives
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We profess with all our hearts that Jesus Christ is Lord...and we configure our lives accordingly. (Lectionary #436) September 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineJesus Christ shows us that suffering is a pathway, not a destination. Through suffering we experience a purification - whereby we grow and discover new insights through the process of challenge, pain, and difficulty. God permits suffering that we might be changed...for the good. For remember: the suffering of Good Friday will be transformed into the joy of Easter Day.
We are thus consoled and challenged by these words. Consoled, in that we take hope that the triumph of Christ on the Cross will one day be our triumph. He understands our suffering (he's already been through his own) and we can cling to his mercy and grace.
Challenged, in that we are invited to drink from the cup of suffering. Like Christ, we pray that the cup will pass by, but like Christ we will accept what God sets before us - opening our hearts to God and allow this process to transform us.
October 17, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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