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22nd Sunday of the Year - The Battle is Within

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 08/30/2015

Daily Mass: The example of the Good Samaritan show art Daily Mass: The example of the Good Samaritan

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Jesus offers the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate how we view all people as our neighbor. (Lectionary #461) October 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year show art Study, Pray, Serve: 28th Sunday of the Year

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Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 28th Week of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #143) October 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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27th Sunday of the Year: Bringing people to Jesus show art 27th Sunday of the Year: Bringing people to Jesus

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In the midst of the messy yet blessed elements of our families, we bring our loved ones to Jesus Christ through prayer, invitation, and personal effort. (Lectionary, Year B - #140) October 5, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We seek the Kingdom of Heaven show art Daily Mass: We seek the Kingdom of Heaven

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As the seventy-two disciples return rejoicing about their power over demons at the name of Jesus, the Lord reveals that true joy is found in the kingdom of heaven. (Lectionary #460) October 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Guide me, Lord, on the everlasting way show art Daily Mass: Guide me, Lord, on the everlasting way

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Psalm 139 highlights God's presence throughout all creation, inviting us to recognize where we are on our journey as we call upon the Lord for guidance. (Lectionary #459) October 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We all have work to do for the Lord show art Daily Mass: We all have work to do for the Lord

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Jesus sends out the seventy-two in pairs for an abundant harvest in the face of real hardship, reminding us that we are called in a similar way for the Lord today. (Lectionary #458) October 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: We call upon our Guardian Angels show art Daily Mass: We call upon our Guardian Angels

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As we remember our Guardian Angels today, we are encouraged to reach out to these heavenly helpers who "light and guard, rule and guide" us through this earthly life. (Lectionary #457/#650) October 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -    

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Daily Mass: Let my prayer come before you, Lord show art Daily Mass: Let my prayer come before you, Lord

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In those moments when we are overwhelmed with suffering and loss, Psalm 88 invites us to call upon the Lord for help. (Lectionary #456) October 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Daily Mass: Our response to God in good times and in bad show art Daily Mass: Our response to God in good times and in bad

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Job's response in the face of overwhelming tragedy inspires us to turn to the Lord in good times and in bad for the the guidance we need. (Lectionary #455) September 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year show art Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year

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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 27th Week of the Year. September 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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In football, trick plays are sometimes used to fake out an opponent with misdirection - focusing on something unimportant while the play is happening somewhere else.  Life works the same way: it is easy to spend our time and resources on trivial matters and miss out on critical issues.

The Lord points this out in the Gospel today, inviting us to concentrate on the battle within our hearts.  Here are three things to consider:

  • Using an Examination of Conscience
  • Going to Confession
  • Daily Prayer and Sunday Mass

Through regular use we strengthen our hearts and focus our lives on important things, asking the Lord for the help and guidance we need to conquer our daily battles.

August 30, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com

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