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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Tyler Lastovich on Pexels.com 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. Mass Readings – Friday of the 26th Week of the Year (#459) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!…

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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by FURKAN Gu00dcNEu015e on Pexels.com 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. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 26th Week of the Year (#458) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives…

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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com 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. Mass Readings – Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels (#457/#650) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom G…

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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by SHVETS production on Pexels.com In those moments when we are overwhelmed with suffering and loss, Psalm 88 invites us to call upon the Lord for help. Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 26th Week of the Year (#456) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us!…

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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Rodolfo Clix on Pexels.com 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. Mass Readings – Monday of the 26th Week of the Year (#455) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Jerome, pray for us!…

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 27th Week of the Year. 1st Reading – Genesis 2:18-24 God creates all the wild animals and brings them to the man, but none proves to be a suitable partner. God then builds up a woman from the rib that he has taken from the man, who recognizes he…

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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

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 - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by MART PRODUCTION on Pexels.com The Lord speaks with stern conviction about the crucial need to cast out sin from our lives. Mass Readings – 26th Sunday of the Year (B, #137) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Lord speaks with stern conviction about the crucial need to cast out sin from our lives. (Lectionary, B - #137) September 28, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The disciples are afraid to respond after Jesus speaks about his Passion and death. Mass Readings – Saturday of the 25th Week of the Year (#454) *************** Catholic Inspiration ArchivesBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The disciples are afraid to respond after Jesus speaks about his Passion and death. (Lectionary #454) September 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com This time honored passage from Ecclesiastes reminds us that in God’s hands all things have an appointed place, teaching us life lessons that we can put into practice. Mass Readings – Friday of the 25th Week of the Year (#453) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives St. Vincent de Paul, pray for us!…

This time honored passage from Ecclesiastes reminds us that in God's hands all things have an appointed place, teaching us life lessons that we can put into practice. (Lectionary #453) September 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The uncertainty and misunderstanding about Jesus resonates in our distracted modern world, inspiring us to seek the Lord in the Word, the Sacraments, and daily Prayer. Mass Readings – Thursday of the 25th Week of the Year (#452) *************** Catholic Inspiration Archives…

The uncertainty and misunderstanding about Jesus resonates in our distracted modern world, inspiring us to seek the Lord in the Word, the Sacraments, and daily Prayer. (Lectionary #452) September 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Lord authorizes the Twelve to carry out his work, inviting them to rely on nothing else. (Lectionary #451) September 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus grants us a place in his family when we hear the word of God and act on it! (Lectionary #450) September 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Jesus teaches the crowd that God's light is meant to shine in our hearts and lives. (Lectionary #449) September 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Here are some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - B, #137) September 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

After speaking a second time about his death and resurrection, Jesus responds to an argument among the disciples about who is the greatest with a simple directive: serve one another. (Lectionary - Year B, #134) September 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…

Matthew's swift response to the call of Christ inspires us to reflect on our invitation to follow the Lord in the unique and particular circumstances of our lives today. (Lectionary #643) September 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

Hearing about some of the people who accompanied Jesus, we recognize that God continues to work in our hearts and lives today. (Lectionary #447) September 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

Psalm 118 offers us an opportunity to give thanks to the Lord for the blessings we have received. (Lectionary #446) September 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci

This passage (often read at weddings) reveals how the love of Christ transforms our words and actions as we conform our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #445) September 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comBy Fr. Andrew Ricci