Daily Mass: The cruel fate of John the Baptist
Catholic Inspiration
The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts. (Lectionary #406) August 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: What's keeping us from Christ?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus is rejected by the people of his home town of Nazareth because their personal bias fosters a lack of faith. (Lectionary #405) August 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our actions on earth have eternal consequences
Catholic Inspiration
The Lord reminds us that our actions here on earth have eternal consequences that will determine our presence in the Kingdom of heaven. (Lectionary #404) July 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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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 -
info_outlineThe shepherd protects, guides, and takes care of the sheep. In our need we draw near to the Lord our shepherd, even as we are mindful of the moments when we are called by God to shepherd those entrusted to our care. (Lectionary, Year B - #107)
July 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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