Catholic Inspiration

The Psalm response today serves as a powerful reminder about our fundamental orientation toward the Lord.  Offering our lives, we strive to do God's will with a joyful heart. January 24, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The Lord heals a man with a withered hand and is angry and grieved when he encounters a lack of charity and hardness of heart from the crowd. January 23, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci

The Letter to the Hebrews speaks of the importance of perseverance - continuing with faith and patience - as we serve the Lord throughout our lives.  May we keep going with God's grace! January 22, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The 2nd Letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we have all been blessed by God with unique gifts and talents.  What's your gift?  And will you share your gifts to help build up the Body of Christ today? January 20, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

When questioned why he eats with sinners, Jesus replies with words of hope for all of us who - recognizing our sinfulness - are able to draw close to the Lord. January 19, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

Jesus heals a man who is brought to him on a stretcher by four men.  The image profoundly illustrates a crucial point: sometimes we give help and sometimes we receive it.  May the Lord help us in both cases! January 18, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -www.studyprayserve.com

Citing Psalm 95 the Book of Hebrews reminds us to make the most of today.  Sometimes we can take life for granted...today is our chance to live our faith! January 17, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The active ministry of Jesus is marked by preaching the Gospel, healing the sick and driving out demons.  As we call upon the Lord we can continue this ministry in our lives as with proclaim the Good News, offer comfort to the afflicted and stand up against evil. January 16, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The authority of Jesus is witnessed in Capernaum as he teaches and drives out an unclean spirit.  The Lord's authority, however, is also present in our lives, leading and directing our actions as disciples. January 15, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The baptism of Jesus reveals the power of the Holy Trinity.  As the Father calls Jesus his beloved Son, we recognize that through our baptism we are configured as sons and daughters of God, beloved children who are empowered to bring Christ's light to the world. January 13, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The words of John the Baptist serve as a reminder for all of us to let Jesus Christ take greater and greater control of our hearts.   January 12, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The Lord reveals his compassion for the leper who begs to be healed in the Gospel today.  May we trust in Christ's merciful will for us in our need as we draw near to the one who longs for us to be made whole. January 11, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus proclaims the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah in his hometown of Nazareth, we are reminded that through Christ we have the same Spirit in our hearts.  Our task: to live it! January 10, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The Lord's words to the disciples speak to us as well: "Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid!"  As we face the challenges of life may we look to Jesus for the grace we need to carry on. January 9, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The Lord takes pity on the crowd and he nourishes them through teaching, compassion and food.  Following his example, we are called to do the same as we help our brothers and sisters by building them up...body and soul. January 8, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

While we all know the Magi who greet the Christ child with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, we can sometimes take for granted that the light they saw led them to action.  While knowledge is power, it is useless until it is applied; may the wise men inspire us to put the gift of our lives in service for the Lord. January 5, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

Philip's invitation to Nathaniel in the Gospel today to "come and see" serves as a powerful reminder for the Church today.  Not only are we directed to invite others to join us in faith, but we are also charged to live the faith with vibrant conviction. January 5, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

An encounter with the Lord empowers two disciples of John the Baptist to go out and invite other people to meet Jesus.  As we draw closer to Christ may we eagerly reach out to those around us with the joy of the Good News. January 4, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the "Lamb of God."  These words proclaim the sacrifice of Christ's life for our salvation; by his blood on the Cross he will redeem our souls from sin and death.   January 3, 2019 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

The response of John the Baptist offers us an insight into how we approach the Lord for our daily needs. January 2, 2019 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com