Catholic Inspiration

The Lord confronts an age-old question, and Fr. Andrew reminds us to live in the present moment with our eyes fixed on Jesus. November 10, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

We recall in the readings about the importance of having holy places to pray, so that we can become a holy people - dedicated to the Lord. November 9, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

All that we have comes from the Lord: our life and all our blessings that are so easy to take for granted.  Yet our daily response to serve the Lord shows not only our acknowledgement of God's gifts, but it also reveals our awareness of our relationship to the Lord and and one another. November 8, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Our conviction that there is a Heaven both consoles and challenges us as we face our struggles here on earth.  May we drawn near to the Lord's Divine Fire of Love as we journey through this life with our eyes fixed on Heaven. November 6, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

The Lord teaches us in the Gospel of Luke to serve God, not things.  Our possessions in this life are simply tools that we use to help us love the Lord and one another. November 5, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Our knowledge of heaven orients our lives and helps us keep our difficulties in perspective as we strengthen and renew the relationships of daily life. November 4, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Paul writes to the Philippians about the supreme Good of knowing Jesus, who in Luke's Gospel seeks us out when we are lost and restores us to grace. November 3, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

We remember all the faithful departed today, following the command of Jesus to pray always for one another to God who is Lord of the living and the dead.  May they rest in peace. November 2, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Young and old, rich and poor, male and female...they faced their challenges in life as they kept their eyes fixed on Jesus Christ, and now they pray for us with the choirs of angels in heaven.  May the examples of the saints inspire us to live each day - in the midst of the messiness and imperfection of life - with hope they we will one day join them! November 1, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Zacchaeus responds to the call of Christ, and shows us how we can respond to the Lord everyday - both in our personal lives and our support for one another. October 29, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

The Lord makes an observation at a banquet to help his disciples cultivate humility in their lives.   October 29, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

After spending the night in prayer, the Lord called 12 disciples by name and chose them to be Apostles.  Christ continues to call disciples (with imperfections included!) to be transformed in faith and sent into the world that we might offer our lives and proclaim the Good News. October 28, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Sometimes life is a battle, where we face struggles and challenges that test our endurance, discipline and will.  We turn to the Lord for the strength we need to face our fight, confident that Christ will guide us. October 27, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

The Lord invites us to enter through the narrow gate...seeking to know him and recognize him in our lives. October 26, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.  

Seeds & Yeast - They start small, grow over time, and die to themselves to bring forth a new creation.  And Jesus says they are like the Kingdom of God! October 25, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Our encounter with God's mercy happens when we do three things: Clearly know our sins Choose to make a change Embrace our relationship with the Lord When these three take place we can say from our heart: "O God, be merciful to me a sinner." October 22, 2016 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

The Lord makes it clear in Luke's Gospel that we all need to repent of our sins and turn to the Lord. October 22, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

When I come across some gems of Sacred Scripture (like the 1st reading today) I want to cut them out and put them in a place where they will remind me of what we are about as disciples of Jesus.  Truly, they are some good words to live by! October 21, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

The Lord states that he has come to set the earth on fire...a fire that can cleanse, illuminate, and purify.  May we accept the fire of faith and allow it's blaze to transform our hearts. October 20, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

The Gospel of Luke challenges us to live up to the faith we have received: "Much will be required to the person entrusted with much." October 19, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.