Catholic Inspiration
The response from the prophet Jeremiah invites us to entrust our lives into the hands of the shepherd who loves, cares, and defends us. (Lectionary #399) July 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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St. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jeremiah and the Psalmist reveal that out of our relationship with God arises opportunities to speak words of faith to those around us. (Lectionary #397) July 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jesus offers his disciples a way to be connected to his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396) July 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Mary Magdalene's example inspires us to embrace the Lord in the messiness of our lives as we follow Christ and carry out his commands. (Lectionary #603) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Let's explore some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 17th Week of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #110) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The 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 Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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In the face of open hostility, Jesus continues his ministry and fulfills Isaiah's prophecy of God's plan for salvation history. (Lectionary #394) July 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Jesus declares that he is Lord of the sabbath, revealing that as God he is the center and priority of our lives. (Lectionary #393) July 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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In our weariness and exhaustion, Christ invites us to draw near to him and rest. (Lectionary #392) July 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineIn 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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