Daily Mass: Lord, teach me your statutes
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 119 invites us to open our minds to receive the wisdom that comes when we seek the light of God's truth. (Lectionary #407) August 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 19th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #115) August 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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18th Sunday of the Year: An encounter with Christ brings healing and strength
Catholic Inspiration
Moved with pity, Jesus responds to the needs of the crowd by healing their sick and feeding their bodies and souls. (Lectionary #112) August 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jeremiah remains faithful in a moment of life and death
Catholic Inspiration
Jeremiah remains adamant regarding his message to the people as God's prophet. His faith inspires us to be steadfast when the world opposes our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #406) August 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Lord in your great love, answer me!
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 69 inspires us to call upon the Lord for help and strength in our moments of need. (Lectionary #405) July 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We are formed in the hands of God
Catholic Inspiration
Jeremiah offers a vibrant illustration of our lives under the care and guidance of God. (Lectionary #404) July 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The faith of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
Catholic Inspiration
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus were close friends of Jesus, and their faith inspires us to draw near to Christ. (Lectionary #403/#607) July 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Sooner or later, we stand in judgment before the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a sobering reflection on the reality of final judgment, inviting us to reflect on our lives now and adjust accordingly. (Lectionary #402) July 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: When in doubt, start small!
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a couple of parables that reveal the power of starting small in our spiritual practice and continuing with discipline and consistency. (Lectionary #401) July 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes in the readings for Mass on this 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #112) July 27, 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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