Catholic Inspiration

The authority and power of Jesus are revealed in his ministry at Capernaum, as he teaches in the synagogue and drives out a demon. (Lectionary #71) January 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

David acknowledges his sin when confronted by the prophet Nathan, inviting us to seek the courage to account for our sins before the Lord. (Lectionary #322) January 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

On this feast of St. Timothy and St. Titus, we discover that these two studied and learned about Jesus while following St. Paul, so that they could one day lead others to the Lord. (Lectionary 520/321) January 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The change in St. Paul (and also in Ananias who was sent to heal him) reveals our need for an ongoing conversion of heart as we follow Christ. (Lectionary #519) January 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable (and an explanation!) that reveals both what we need to reject and what we need to do to cultivate a fruitful spiritual life. (Lectionary #319) January 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers us all a profound hope, that through our desire to do God's will, the Lord adopts us into his family. (Lectionary #318) January 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Through his interaction with the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus reveals his authority over evil in the world. (Lectionary #317) January 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #71) January 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord's call to Peter, Andrew, James, and John is an invitation that will change their lives forever. (Lectionary #68) January 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus is engulfed by the crowds and his disciples, his family is confused by the transformation as they try to seize him. (Lectionary #316) January 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus calls forth the Twelve and empowers them with authority to preach and drive out demons in his name.  (Lectionary #315) January 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 56 inspires us to trust in God as we face our fears with the strength of our faith. (Lectionary #314) January 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

David, armed with his faith in God and simple shepherd tools, encounters the giant warrior, Goliath, and overcomes him on the battlefield. (Lectionary #313) January 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Prompted by God who "looks into the heart," Samuel anoints David in the midst of his brothers at a sacrificial banquet in Bethlehem. (Lectionary #312) January 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Psalmist reminds us that as a fitting sacrifice of praise, God desires our words and actions to be holy. (Lectionary #311) January 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's take a look at some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #68) January 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Called by the Lord, the example of Samuel, Andrew and Peter invites us to embrace the Psalm Response: Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will! (Lectionary #65) January 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The call of Levi reveals the transformative power of Christ, who meets us where we are at, and invites us to stretch and grow. (Lectionary #310) January 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Through the extraordinary faith of four friends, a paralytic is healed, revealing to the crowd that Jesus is more than just a man...he is God. (Lectionary #309) Jananuary 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The healing of the leper underscores the deep desire in human life for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #308) January 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com