16th Sunday of the Year: The Kingdom of Heaven transforms our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers three parables that reveal insights about the Kingdom of Heaven. (Lectionary #106) July 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah
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Jesus, beloved by the Father and filled with the Spirit, fulfills Isaiah's prophecy with the proclamation of the Gospel message to the Gentiles. This is Good News! (Lectionary #394) July 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: You saved my life, O Lord, I shall not die!
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We turn to the Lord for the strength we need as we confront the life and death issues that are part of our human experience. (Lectionary #393) July 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We rest in our relationship with the Lord
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Jesus invites us into a relationship with him where we can set aside our burdens and rest in his love. (Lectionary #392) July 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Are we receptive and open to the Good News of Jesus Christ?
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The Lord invites us to receive the Good News with the openness and receptivity of a little child. (Lectionary #391) July 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus rebukes the villages that did not repent
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Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord. (Lectionary #390) July 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the most important person in our lives
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Jesus concludes the tenth chapter of Matthew's Gospel with the teaching that he is the most important person in our lives. (Lectionary #389) July 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #106) July 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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15th Sunday of the Year: What are we doing with what we've been given?
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Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that inspires us to prepare our hearts to become spiritually fruitful. (Lectionary #103) July 11, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Be not afraid!
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Having warned his Apostles about the persecution they will face, Jesus exhorts them to cast out fear and embrace their faith. (Lectionary #388) July 11, 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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