A debate arises within the Church about who can be saved, and the community gathers to engage in an intense debate to determine a course of action. (Lectionary #287) May 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Riccardo on Pexels.com Paul faces personal struggles and exhorts others to embrace hardship as a necessary part of the journey of faith. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter (#286) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Pius V, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Paul faces personal struggles and exhorts others to embrace hardship as a necessary part of the journey of faith. (Lectionary #286) April 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by lalesh aldarwish on Pexels.com Facing hardship, opposition, and misunderstanding, Paul and Barnabas travel to Lystra where a crippled man is healed. Mass Readings – Monday of the 5th Week of Easter (#285) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Catherine of Siena, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Dio Hasbi Saniskoro on Pexels.com Let’s examine some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26,34-35,44-48 Peter encounters Cornelius, discovering that the Holy Spirit of God comes to all people who fear the Lord and act uprightly. As a result, Gentiles are now able to…

Facing hardship, opposition, and misunderstanding, Paul and Barnabas travel to Lystra where a crippled man is healed. (Lectionary #285) April 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Let's examine some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #56) April 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by ROMAN ODINTSOV on Pexels.com The Lord’s command to be fruitful requires us to stay close to Christ and be open to the pruning of the Father. Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Easter (Year B, #53) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Lord's command to be fruitful requires us to stay close to Christ and be open to the pruning of the Father. (Lectionary #53) April 27, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Peter Simmons on Pexels.com The crowd’s response to the preaching of Paul and Barnabas reminds us that our joyful proclamation of the Good News will bring moments of trial and difficulty. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Easter (#284) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The crowd's response to the preaching of Paul and Barnabas reminds us that our joyful proclamation of the Good News will bring moments of trial and difficulty. (Lectionary #284) April 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Paul's speech in the synagogue reveals his conviction that Jesus is the messiah who fulfills salvation history, giving meaning and purpose to our lives. (Lectionary #283) April 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com The First Letter of Peter offers an exhortation to live the gift of faith with vibrant conviction in the midst of our daily lives. Mass Readings – Feast of St. Mark, evangelist (#555) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Mark the Evangelist, pray for us!…

The First Letter of Peter offers an exhortation to live the gift of faith with vibrant conviction in the midst of our daily lives. (Lectionary #555) April 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Keegan Houser on Pexels.com Paul and Barnabas are set apart after people have discerned God’s will through prayer, fasting, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#281) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Fidelis of Signaringen, pray for us!…

Paul and Barnabas are set apart after people have discerned God's will through prayer, fasting, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #281) April 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Kelly on Pexels.com As the Church grows, more and more people seek to learn about the faith and how it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Easter (#280) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. George & St. Adalbert, pray for us!By Fr. Andrew Ricci

As the Church grows, more and more people seek to learn about the faith and how it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #280) April 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com Peter recounts a vision and an experience with some Gentiles how God’s salvation is now at work in all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Mass Readings – Monday of the 4th Week of Easter (#279) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Janko Ferlic on Pexels.com Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. 1st Reading – Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 Saul arrives in Jerusalem and seeks to join the disciples, but they are afraid of meeting with him. Barnabas takes charge of the situation, and explains how Saul has had a con…

Peter recounts a vision and an experience with some Gentiles how God's salvation is now at work in all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #279) April 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. (Year B, Lectionary #53) April 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Lord teaches the disciples that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. (Year B, Lectionary #50) April 20, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit and calling upon the name of Jesus, heals two people and fosters the faith of many. (Lectionary #278) April 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

On his way to Damascus to hunt for followers of Christ, Paul is struck to the ground and blinded. Having his sight restored through Ananias' intercession, the one who formerly persecuted the Church now becomes a shining example of faith. (Lectionary #277) April 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…

Philip meets an Ethiopian eunuch, and through this encounter he has an opportunity to talk about Jesus and lead the man to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #276) April 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Driven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God's grace and guidance...inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit! (Lectionary #275) April 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory -Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Stephen is martyred for his faith in Christ, revealing to us the cost of discipleship and the price that some must pay to follow the Lord. (Lectionary #274) April 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Stephen, filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, draws the wrath of a group who offers false witnesses to stir up the crowd against him. (Lectionary #273) April 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings on the 4th Sunday of Easter. (Year B, Lectionary #50) April 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus opens the minds of the disciples so that they understand how he fulfills the Scriptures, inspiring us to study God's Word and learn about the Lord. (Lectionary #47) April 13, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci