"Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 3rd Night - Offering our lives for the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 3rd night how we face life and death as we make an offering of our lives out of love for the Lord Jesus. March 10, 2026 - St. James the Greater Catholic Church - Eau Claire, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of Lent: We call upon the Lord to see clearly in our lives
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Both physical and spiritual sight are revealed in the Mass readings as Jesus heals a man born blind and Samuel is directed by God to look past outward appearances and gaze into the heart. (Lectionary #31) March 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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"Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 2nd Night - Our response to Satan's obstacles
Catholic Inspiration
This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the spiritual obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service. March 9, 2026 - St. James the Greater Catholic Church - Eau Claire, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
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Jesus offers a parable, revealing how those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted. March 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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"Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 1st Night - We confess that Jesus is Lord
Catholic Inspiration
This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this first night the significance of the Cross of Christ and shows how we draw near to the Lord Jesus through the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. March 8, 2026 - St. James the Greater Catholic Church - Eau Claire, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The command to love
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When asked by a scribe what is the greatest commandment, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus regarding the love of God and neighbor. March 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lenten Bootcamp: 4th Night - What we learn from our time, money, and the people in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 4th presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses the spiritual insights that we discover when we examine the impact of time, money, and people in our daily lives. March 12, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord drives out demons
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After driving out a demon, Jesus addresses the crowd and reveals the coming of the Kingdom of God. (Lectionary 240) March 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills salvation history
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Jesus tells his disciples that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to take the Scriptures to heart and put them into practice. (Lectionary #239) March 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The crucial need for forgiveness
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable about the crucial, non-negotiable need for forgiveness. (Lectionary #238) March 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThese two great figures in the Church had their share of spectacular successes and failures. They sinned, yet with God's grace they kept their eyes fixed on Jesus - and they are wonderful examples for us today. May we embrace our faith, return to Christ when we have sinned, and seek the Lord above all else!
June 29, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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