Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci offers inspirational homilies and talks to help people grow in faith. These reflections are part of his meditations at Three Great Things where we grow as disciples of the Lord through Study, Prayer, and Service.

2nd Sunday of the Year: Here am I Lord, I come to do your will 01/19/2020

2nd Sunday of the Year: Here am I Lord, I come to do your will Isaiah, Paul and John the Baptist all offered their lives in service for the Lord. As we follow their example, may the words of the Psalmist, "Here am I Lord, I come to do your will" echo in our hearts! /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12585353

Daily Mass: Jesus calls sinners (thank God!) 01/18/2020

Daily Mass: Jesus calls sinners (thank God!) The call of Levi offers us hope. As Jesus calls and reaches outs to sinners, we know that the Lord lovingly calls us - in spite of our sins - to follow him along the path of new life. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12585122

Daily Mass: Faith, Forgiveness and Healing 01/17/2020

Daily Mass: Faith, Forgiveness and Healing The healing of the paralytic in Caparnaum reveals the connections between faith, forgiveness and healing. May our faith grow each day as we draw closer to the Lord and one another. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12584996

Daily Mass: Jesus meets us where we are 01/16/2020

Daily Mass: Jesus meets us where we are As Jesus heals the leper we comprehend an important truth: the Lord meets us where we are - in our brokenness and frailty - and helps us grow in newness of life. Simply put, we become more when we are touched by Christ. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12584834

Daily Mass: An encounter with Jesus is a healing encounter 01/15/2020

Daily Mass: An encounter with Jesus is a healing encounter As Jesus heals a number of people in Capernaum, we see a fundamental aspect of his earthly ministry: the power to make us healthy and whole. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12584678

Daily Mass: Christ's power over evil 01/14/2020

Daily Mass: Christ's power over evil The Lord casts out an evil spirit which recognizes Jesus in the synagogue in Capernaum, revealing his power and authority over Satan's realm. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12584561

The Baptism of the Lord 01/12/2020

The Baptism of the Lord The baptism of Jesus recalls the gift of our own baptism and how our lives are now configured to Christ. May we live this great gift as we put our faith into practice. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12527756

Daily Mass: Christ must increase in our hearts 01/11/2020

Daily Mass: Christ must increase in our hearts The words of John Baptist remind us of a crucial spiritual point, "He must increase, I must decrease." May we seek to let Christ increase his rule in our hearts each and every day. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12527675

Daily Mass: The compassion of Jesus 01/10/2020

Daily Mass: The compassion of Jesus As Jesus heals the leper in the Gospel of Luke, we witness the profound compassion of the Lord, who longs for our TOTAL healing - body, mind, heart and soul. May we draw near to Christ for this healing and in turn seek to be agents of healing whenever possible. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12526109

Daily Mass: Our love for God is revealed in our love for each other 01/09/2020

Daily Mass: Our love for God is revealed in our love for each other The First Letter of John cuts through any warm and fuzzy notions of love with a decisive evaluation: we reveal our love for God through our love for one another. May this practical test guide and direct our actions, powered by the love of Christ. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12655265

Daily Mass: God loves us and commands us to love one another 01/08/2020

Daily Mass: God loves us and commands us to love one another The First Letter of St. John offers a beautiful and moving reflection on how God's love moves in and through us into the world. May the Lord's love flow through us today! /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12525836

Daily Mass: The multiplication of the fishes and loaves 01/07/2020

Daily Mass: The multiplication of the fishes and loaves The multiplication of the fishes and loaves in the Gospel of Mark uses the same language that we use to describe what happens at Mass when the priest takes the bread and wine. May we be nourished every time we go to pray, so that we can nourish others with the gift of our lives. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12525710

Monday Conversation: A New Year's Resolution for the Soul 01/06/2020

Monday Conversation: A New Year's Resolution for the Soul Now that the holidays are passed many people kick off the New Year with a resolution. Here's one to consider for the good the soul: making Mass a weekly habit, and inviting as many people as possible to join us. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12518081

Epiphany: What the Magi can teach us 01/05/2020

Epiphany: What the Magi can teach us The intensity of the quest of the Magi and the treasures they offered the Christ child can teach us about the conviction and quality we bring to the Lord each and every day. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12618422

Daily Mass: Come and See 01/04/2020

Daily Mass: Come and See The invitation of Jesus to "come and you will see" to two people will become for them a life changing experience as they spend time with the Lord. The same is true for us; may we actively create opportunities to drawn near to Christ, so that we might be filled with His grace. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12517739

Daily Mass: We are children of God 01/03/2020

Daily Mass: We are children of God The First Letter of St. John offers a message of consolation and challenge. As children of God we are part of the Lord's family, united in his love; yet this membership means that we take seriously the destructive role of sin as we strive to live in a manner that is worthy of Heaven. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12517547

Daily Mass: The example of John the Baptist 01/02/2020

Daily Mass: The example of John the Baptist John the Baptist offers an example of discipleship in the Gospel today. As the crowds flock to his preaching and baptism of repentance, John consistently redirects their attention toward Jesus. May we do the same in our lives today. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12593732

Mary, the Mother of God 01/01/2020

Mary, the Mother of God As we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God, we acknowledge that she is also our Mother. Given to us by Christ, we claim this relationship every time we affirm our faith in her Son. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12582794

New Year's Eve: A time to reflect on the past year 12/31/2019

New Year's Eve: A time to reflect on the past year As we bring the year 2019 to a close, perhaps it makes sense to take a brief walk back through the last twelve months and reflect on how our lives have changed. Where did we experience moments of growth? Where did we experience God's grace? May we look back and count our blessings as we prepare for a New Year. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12511418

The Holy Family: An example for us all 12/29/2019

The Holy Family: An example for us all The blessings and burdens of the Holy Family inspire us to face our joys and sorrows with the grace of Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12551354

Daily Mass: The Holy Innocents 12/28/2019

Daily Mass: The Holy Innocents There is a grim aspect to the Gospel reading today. Innocent baby boys, slaughtered to satisfy Herod's need to protect his ego, recall for us the reality that cruelty, hatred, evil and sin are part of our human condition. May this terrifying event inspire us to respect all life as a precious and sacred gift from God. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12510488

Daily Mass: The witness of St. John, the Apostle 12/27/2019

Daily Mass: The witness of St. John, the Apostle On this feast of St. John - the Apostle and Evangelist - we look to John's example and consider how we are called to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives today. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12510140

Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the first martyr 12/26/2019

Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the first martyr Stephen is the first person to give his life as a witness to his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke with a wisdom and spirit that none could refute, and he offers us an example about how we show our love for the Lord every day. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12533879

Christmas Day: The gift that God gives us. 12/25/2019

Christmas Day: The gift that God gives us. God loves us. Plain and simple. Warts and all. God loves us and meets us where we are, not in polished perfection and immaculate attire, but in a humble manger as a displaced person. God loves us so much that he sent his Son to die and rise that we might have eternal life. May we all drop to our knees at some point today and say a prayer... /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12509159

Christmas Eve: A gift we can give to the Lord 12/24/2019

Christmas Eve: A gift we can give to the Lord Have you ever tried to get a gift for "the person who has everything" and been frustrated in the process? Everything we have comes from God...everything! The Lord needs nothing from us, but asks for only one thing: a loving heart that reaches out to others. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12508889

4th Sunday of Advent: Our response to the Lord's call 12/22/2019

4th Sunday of Advent: Our response to the Lord's call Both St. Paul and St. Joseph respond to God's call, but they do it in very different ways. Their examples reveal that the Lord offers many ways that we can offer our lives, based on our ability and talent. There is nothing to stop us...except ourselves. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12494513

Daily Mass; Recognizing the Lord in our lives 12/21/2019

Daily Mass; Recognizing the Lord in our lives Elizabeth was aware of God's presence through both the baby in her womb and the woman at her door. May we actively seek the Lord's presence in our lives...so that we are ready when we returns! /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12490052

Daily Mass: Mary teaches us how to respond to the Lord 12/20/2019

Daily Mass: Mary teaches us how to respond to the Lord Mary's response to the Angel Gabriel offers us a powerful example of discipleship as she says "May it be done!" Her words inspire us to accept the Lord's invitation today as we carry out our tasks in service of Jesus. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12475469

Daily Mass: Confronting our doubts and embracing our faith 12/19/2019

Daily Mass: Confronting our doubts and embracing our faith As Zechariah hears the message of hope from the Angel Gabriel, he expresses his doubts. May his example help us to honestly confront our own struggles of faith as we turn toward the Lord. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12466295

Daily Mass: The quiet action of St. Joseph 12/18/2019

Daily Mass: The quiet action of St. Joseph St. Joseph responds to the Angel Gabriel with swift and silent action. His response to God's call inspires us to look for opportunities to put our faith into daily practice. /episode/index/show/threegreatthings/id/12449792

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