Catholic Inspiration

On this Memorial of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, we recognize the deep friendship they have with the Lord, and we discern how we foster our connection with Christ, our savior and friend. (Lectionary #401/607) July 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary, Year B, #113) July 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The sixth chapter of John's Gospel begins with an extraordinary miracle as Jesus feeds thousands from just five loaves and two fish. July 27, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable of wheat and weeds, reminding us that in the end the two will be separated and judged. (Lectionary #400) July 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The response from the prophet Jeremiah invites us to entrust our lives into the hands of the shepherd who loves, cares, and defends us. (Lectionary #399) July 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

St. Paul reveals that we are like earthen vessels, containing the treasure of Jesus Christ who sustains us in spite of our weakness and fragility. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jeremiah and the Psalmist reveal that out of our relationship with God arises opportunities to speak words of faith to those around us. (Lectionary #397) July 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com    

Jesus offers his disciples a way to be connected to his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396) July 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Mary Magdalene's example inspires us to embrace the Lord in the messiness of our lives as we follow Christ and carry out his commands. (Lectionary #603) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's explore some of the themes that appear in the Mass readings for the 17th Week of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #110) July 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The shepherd protects, guides, and takes care of the sheep. In our need we draw near to the Lord our shepherd, even as we are mindful of the moments when we are called by God to shepherd those entrusted to our care. (Lectionary, Year B - #107) July 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In the face of open hostility, Jesus continues his ministry and fulfills Isaiah's prophecy of God's plan for salvation history. (Lectionary #394) July 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus declares that he is Lord of the sabbath, revealing that as God he is the center and priority of our lives. (Lectionary #393) July 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In our weariness and exhaustion, Christ invites us to draw near to him and rest. (Lectionary #392) July 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

God's revelation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus expands our knowledge and empowers our actions to draw close to God and one another. (Lectionary #391) July 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus reproaches the cities of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, because they have seen the Lord's miracles and they have still not repented. (Lectionary #390) July 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus tells his Apostles that he is the most important aspect of their lives, reminding us to put Christ at the center and core of our lives. (Lectionary #389) July 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - B, #107) July 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus summons and then sends his Apostles to carry out his mission, having shown them what to do by his own example. (Lectionary - Year B, #104) July 13, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus tells his Apostles, DO NOT BE AFRAID! Yes, it will be tough and we will experience fear, but we have God's victorious strength to engage the terrors of life as we embrace our faith. (Lectionary #388) July 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com