Daily Mass: Our Christian witness helps prepare the way of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
The humble witness of John the Baptist helps us see how we are called to testify to Christ by our words and actions. (#205) January 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Catholic Inspiration
Mary keeps the presence of God before her, reflecting in her heart about her Son, the savior of the world. (Lectionary #18) December 31, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our lives are guided by the Word and Light of Christ
Catholic Inspiration
The prologue of John's Gospel reveals Jesus Christ is the Word and Light that fills all with grace who believe and follow him. (Lectionary #204) December 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our spiritual sight is strengthened through fasting and prayer
Catholic Inspiration
The prophetess, Anna, who spends her days in fasting and prayer, recognizes Jesus as the awaited messiah when Joseph and Mary present him in the temple. (Lectionary #203) December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
Let's look at the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #20) December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The Holy Family: Our families become holy when Christ is in our midst
Catholic Inspiration
The Holy Family did not have an easy life; however, they were able to face their challenges with the grace and strength of Jesus in their midst. (Lectionary #17) December 28, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: When the innocent suffer, we call upon the Lord for the strength we need
Catholic Inspiration
The massacre of the holy innocents demands that we acknowledge when atrocities occur, we call upon the Lord Jesus who meets us in these horrors and redeems them through his death and resurrection on the Cross. (Lectionary #698) Mass Readings - December 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to Christ
Catholic Inspiration
The example of John, the beloved disciple who wrote both a Gospel and three letters, inspires us to share our faith with others through the experiences we have seen and heard. (#697) December 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our strength comes from God in moments of trial
Catholic Inspiration
The martyrdom of Stephen reveals the cost of discipleship, empowering us to hold on to our faith even when it is unpopular, uncomfortable, and unpleasant. (Lectionary #696) December 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Christmas - May the light of Christ shine in our hearts!
Catholic Inspiration
As a tiny flame can grow to a blazing bonfire, the tiny baby born in Bethlehem becomes the light of the world. May our hearts be open to receive the light and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas so we can shine as his witnesses in the world. Merry Christmas, my friends! (Lectionary #13, 14, 15, 16) December 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineLet's look at the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #20)
December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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