Catholic Inspiration

"Repent, and believe in the Gospel" are the words we hear as the ashes today are smeared on our foreheads, humbly reminding us that we have all greatly sinned and stand in desperate need of God's mercy. (Lectionary #219) February 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com    

The Letter of James teaches us to pray for the perseverance to engage our spiritual lives in the midst of the temptations and challenges of the world. (Lectionary #336) February 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The introduction to the Letter of James invites us to embrace the challenges and trials of life as opportunities to encounter the Lord and draw near to one another. (Lectionary #335) February 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent. (Year B, Lectionary #23) February 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In the exchange between Jesus and the leper, we discern that the Lord looks at us with compassion and wills that we be made clean. (Lectionary #77) February 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

After teaching the crowds, Jesus feeds the 4000 with seven loaves and a few fish, foreshadowing the moment when he will institute the Eucharist at the Last Supper. (Lectionary 334) February 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The healing of a mute man with a speech impediment recalls our need to cultivate our hearing and speaking in a manner worthy of heaven. (Lectionary #333) February 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

A non-Jewish woman reveals her unwavering conviction that Jesus can heal her daughter, inspiring us to foster a fervent faith in Christ as we grow in our knowledge and love of God. (Lectionary #332) February 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Speaking to the crowd and the disciples, Jesus teaches that what defiles us comes from within, on the battlefield of our hearts. (Lectionary #331) February 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Gospel reading reminds us that we can lose our focus in our spiritual practices, challenging us to "keep the main thing the main thing" as we concentrate our spiritual lives on what will bring us closer to the Lord and one another. (Lectionary #330) February 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

At the heart of the earthly ministry of Jesus, we see how every encounter with Christ brings healing and hope, inviting us to do our part to be agents of healing grace in his name. (Lectionary #329) February 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #77) February 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus begins his earthly ministry, he instructs the disciples that they have much to accomplish and reminds us that we've got work to do. (Lectionary #74) February 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord's compassion toward the disciples and the crowd encourages us to set aside our fears and draw near to Christ. (Lectionary #328) February 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Simeon's song of praise at the Presentation of the Jesus in the temple inspires us to call upon the Lord to see and respond to God's action in our lives. (Lectionary #524) February 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord authorizes the Twelve to carry out his ministry, sending them out in pairs to support and work together. (Lectionary #326) February 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 32 helps us honestly acknowledge our sins in order to receive God's grace and healing mercy. (Lectionary #325) January 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In light of the two miracles that Jesus performs in Mark's Gospel, the words of Psalm 86 stir our souls to seek God's healing and renewal in our lives. (Lectionary #324) January 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

After driving out a demon, Jesus sends the restored and healed man back to his family to announce what God has done in his life. (Lectionary #323) January 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's take a look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #74) January 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com