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1st Sunday of Lent - Be with me Lord, when I am in Trouble

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 02/14/2016

Daily Mass: The crucial need for forgiveness show art Daily Mass: The crucial need for forgiveness

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Jesus offers a parable about the crucial, non-negotiable need for forgiveness. (Lectionary #238) March 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: God works in our lives in ways that we do not expect show art Daily Mass: God works in our lives in ways that we do not expect

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Jesus offers examples from Elijah and Elisha to remind us that God works powerfully in our lives in ways that we might not always expect.  (Lectionary #237) March 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Lent show art Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Lent

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Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #31) March 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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A reflection on forgiveness in our lives show art A reflection on forgiveness in our lives

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Fr. Andrew spoke to the OCIA class about some crucial aspects of forgiveness as we live our faith in Christ.  March 5, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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3rd Sunday of Lent: We thirst for Christ show art 3rd Sunday of Lent: We thirst for Christ

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Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, drawing out her faith as she invites others to meet the Lord. (Lectionary #28) March 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: The parable of the prodigal son show art Daily Mass: The parable of the prodigal son

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Jesus tells the parable of the Prodigal Son, inviting us to reflect on the times that we have turned away from our Heavenly Father, who longs to bring us back into the family of faith. (Lectionary #235) March 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI  Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Christ is our cornerstone show art Daily Mass: Christ is our cornerstone

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Jesus quotes Psalm 118 and shows the people how he fulfills salvation history.  (Lectionary #234) March 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Lenten Bootcamp: 3rd Night - Practical Training Tips show art Lenten Bootcamp: 3rd Night - Practical Training Tips

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This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape.  In this 3rd presentation, Fr. Andrew outlines the practical aspects of self-knowledge, feedback from others, the example of a mustard seed, and discipline. March 5, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We have everything we need to put our faith into practice show art Daily Mass: We have everything we need to put our faith into practice

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Jesus offers the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to illustrate how we have the opportunity to use the resources of our faith for our actions here on earth inn in order to prepare for the eternal consequences in the world to come. (Lectionary #233) March 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We carry our crosses in service of God and one another show art Daily Mass: We carry our crosses in service of God and one another

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We offer our lives in service of God and one another, carrying our crosses and following the Lord Jesus.  (Lectionary #232) March 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Those moments...when our guts constrict and the air goes out of our lungs.   The times in life when we are overwhelmed, lost, consumed by pain or grief, feeling abandoned, tempted to the breaking point...

And Jesus understands.  Forty days of solitude in the wilderness, hungry and thirsty, the Lord triumphed over the temptations of Satan.  It is crucial to note that these temptations - over physical needs, personal power/control, and death itself - would all be faced by Christ at Calvary.  What's more, he will triumph!

Our faith reminds us of two key facts.  Yes there will be times of trial, but as we confront the reality of life we do so equipped with the victory of Jesus.  We face our struggles with God's grace, and we call upon the Lord as we say:

Be with me Lord, when I am in trouble!

February 14, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

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