Daily Mass: A lesson from a leper
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus heals ten lepers and one Samaritan returns to say thanks. (Lectionary #493) November 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Service for the Lord is a way of life
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Jesus offers a parable that reveals that service for the Lord is a way of life that guides our actions with the people we encounter each day. (Lectionary #492) November 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Cathedral of Rome, a sign of our unity in the Church
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Jesus drives out the money changers and sellers of doves, and then he speaks about the destruction and resurrection of the temple of his body. It is the Lord who is present in our churches, of which the Cathedral of Rome is a physical sign of our unity. (Lectionary #671) November 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 33rd Sunday of the Year
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Let's look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #157) November 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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32nd Sunday of the Year: Preparation, Readiness, Finality
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Jesus offers a parable, illustrating how wisdom makes us prepared, ready, and aware of the finality of life here on earth. (Lectionary #154) November 7, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus discusses how to serve God and use wealth wisely
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Jesus speaks about the crucial need to use wealth wisely, for we cannot serve both God and mammon. (Lectionary #490) November 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: An example of hustle, drive, and determination
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Jesus offers an unusual parable, showing how a poor steward worked hard after losing his job. The point? May we have the same determination and drive to live our faith everyday! (Lectionary #489) November 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ meets us where we are and calls us to repentance
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Jesus responds to the Pharisees with two examples that reveal how God meets us where we are and invites us to repent of our sins. (Lectionary #488) November 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord reveals the cost of discipleship
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Jesus minces no words as he expresses how his disciples will place God as the greatest priority of our lives. (Lectionary #487) November 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We offer our lives, following the example of Christ
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Paul teaches in his Letter to the Philippians how Christ empties himself for the salvation of the world, inspiring us to follow the Lord's example and live accordingly. (Lectionary #486) November 3, 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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