Catholic Inspiration

When tested by the Pharisees about divorce, the words of Christ invite us to consider how we support marriage and help heal those who have been wounded when it fails. (Lectionary #417) August 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Mary's "Magnificat" reveals her focus on the Lord, and she provides us with an example of how we keep our gaze fixed on her Son in the ups and downs of life. (Lectionary #622) August 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a simple, practical guide to solving conflict and reconciling with others through straightforward conversation. (Lectionary #415) August 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

When the disciples ask who will be great in heaven, Jesus teaches that the path is found in a humble heart. (Lectionary #414) August 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus speaks of his upcoming suffering and death, his disciples are overcome with grief. (Lectionary #413) August 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #119) August 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus addresses the murmuring of the crowd and reiterates that he is the bread of life, the living bread that came down from heaven, and the bread that he gives is his flesh for the life of the world. (Lectionary - B, #116) August 10, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus uses the example of a grain of wheat to help us understand how we die (to sin, self, life) so that we can rise to new life in Christ. (Lectionary #618) August 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus tells his disciples to take up their cross and follow him, reminding us that the cross will be part of our lives as well. (Lectionary #411) August 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

At Caesarea Philippi Jesus asks his disciples about his identity, challenging us to acknowledge that he is the Lord who will encounter suffering, death, and resurrection. (Lectionary #410) August 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

A Canaanite woman comes to Jesus with a faith that will not be denied as she pleads for him to help her daughter. (Lectionary #409) August 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Transfiguration of the Lord reveals to Peter, James, and John the heavenly glory of Christ, eventually inspiring them after Pentecost to proclaim the Good News with conviction and power. (Lectionary #614) August 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Psalmist encourages us to actively learn, both our understanding of the faith as well as the Lord who makes it all possible. (Lectionary #407) August 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary Year B, #116) August 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In response to the crowds who speak about how Moses gave the Israelites manna to eat, Jesus states that he is the bread of life, and whoever eats this bread will live forever. (Lectionary - B, #113) August 3, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jeremiah and John the Baptist put their lives on the line for proclaiming God's message, inviting us to consider how our faith in Christ is a matter of life and death. (Lectionary #406) August 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jeremiah is charged with delivering a tough message, even though the people do not want to hear it. (Lectionary #405) August 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jeremiah reminds us that like clay in God's hands, we can be molded, fashioned, reshaped, and restored. (Lectionary #404) August 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers two examples that reveal that the Kingdom of Heaven far surpasses any treasure we possess here on earth. (Lectionary #403) July 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 79 invites us to recognize our sins and turn to the Lord for the grace we need for repentance, reconciliation, and newness of life. (Lectionary #402) July 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com