Daily Mass: Let us make haste to proclaim the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
After her encounter with the angel Gabriel, Mary travels in haste to meet Elizabeth, and her swift response inspires us to decisively answer the Lord's call as we put our faith into practice. (Lectionary #197) December 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Mary's example inspires our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Mary's response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to offer our lives and say "yes" to the Lord. (Lectionary #196) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Even when doubts arise, God works in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Even as Zechariah doubts the words of Gabriel, God brings salvation history to fulfillment with the coming of John the Baptist to prepare the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #195) December 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Joseph's response to the angel of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Joseph's response to the angel reveals his commitment to God through the conviction of his actions. (Lectionary #194) December 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The family tree of Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
The genealogy of Christ reveals the highs and lows of human life within the context of salvation history, reminding us that God works in our families as well. (Lectionary #193) December 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ has authority over our lives
Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist is cited by Jesus when questioned about his authority, inviting us to recall that we look to Christ as the leader and guide of our lives. (Lectionary #187) December 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Advent
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #12) December 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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3rd Sunday of Advent: What should we do?
Catholic Inspiration
People come to John the Baptist asking for guidance about how to live their lives in expectation for the coming of Christ. (Lectionary, #9) December 14, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: John the Baptist fulfills the prophecy regarding Elijah
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to the disciples about John the Baptist and how he fulfills the prophecy regarding Elijah. (Lectionary #186) December 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord teaches and leads us
Catholic Inspiration
The prophet Isaiah reminds us that the Lord teaches and leads us in ways that are for our own good, inviting us to trust in Christ and follow him with full and open hearts. (Lectionary #185) December 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThe Christmas story touches our hearts and gets past our defenses. Why? Because babies evoke a loving response! God's love story with humanity helps us see how the Lord - in taking on our human form - helps us to draw near through the gentleness of an infant. May the Christ child take us by the hand and lead us this Christmas to embrace our faith and give glory to God through the gift of our lives.
December 24, 2016 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com