Daily Mass: We seek the Kingdom of heaven above all else
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers two examples that reveal how the Kingdom of heaven is more precious than anything else here on earth. (Lectonary #403) July 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We draw near to Christ as our friend and savior
Catholic Inspiration
Martha affirms her deep friendship with Jesus and professes that he is the Son of God, inspiring us to grow ever closer to Christ as both savior and friend. (Lectionary #402/607) July 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith starts small and proceeds with slow and steady growth
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses two parables about a mustard seed and yeast to show how the Kingdom of heaven starts small and proceeds with slow and steady growth. May our own faith do the same! (Lectionary #401) July 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #114) July 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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17th Sunday of the Year: Our faith in Christ fosters our persistence in prayer
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, underscoring the crucial need for persistence as we engage the unique challenges of our daily lives. (Lectionary #111) July 26, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Mindful of judgment, we conform our lives to Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Offering the parables of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment. (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Mindful of judgment, we conform our lives to Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Offering the parable of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment. (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Following Christ, we serve and offer our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus clearly states that greatness comes when we sincerely offer our lives and serve one another. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The power of parables to foster our faith
Catholic Inspiration
The parables of Jesus were offered because the people were not ready to receive him, reminding us that we who are blessed with the gift of faith are invited to respond to Christ with swift action. (Lectionary #398) July 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We cultivate our hearts to receive the gift of faith
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable about a sower of seeds, revealing how different types of soil lead to vastly different outcomes. (Lectionary #397) July 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineWhile on vacation visiting family in Indiana, Fr. Andrew has a conversation with his niece about how Jesus heals a leper in the Gospel today.
January 12, 2017 - on vacation in Fishers, IN
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