Catholic Inspiration

The birth of John the Baptist reveals how God worked through him to point out Jesus to others, inspiring us to give witness to Christ through the words and actions of our lives. (Lectionary #587) June 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's examine some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #98) June 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

Jesus calms the fears of the disciples by commanding the storm to be still, inviting us to face our fears in the storms of life with the gift of faith. (Lectionary #95) June 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus reminds his disciples to turn away from useless worry and seek the Kingdom of God. (Lectionary #370) June 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord challenges us to examine what we treasure so that our hearts are directed toward a heavenly goal. (Lectionary #369) June 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord's Prayer is a gift from Christ to help us pray in direct and focused language.  May we use it often! (Lectionary #368) June 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Almsgiving, prayer, and fasting are ancient spiritual practices that have power to transform our souls.  May we put them into practice today! (Lectionary #367) June 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Arguably the toughest teaching in the Bible, Jesus makes it clear that his disciples must love their enemies and pray for those who persecute them. (Lectionary #366) June 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Continuing the call to a higher standard in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers a couple of spiritual insights regarding our response to others when life gets messy. (Lectionary #365) June 17, 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 12th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #95) June 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus shares a couple of parables to explain the kingdom of God, offering us an opportunity to apply these insights of faith into our daily lives. (Lectionary #92) June 15, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers sound advice for how we speak in a truthful, sincere and solemn manner.  (Lectionary #364) June 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a challenging teaching about lust, adultery, and divorce.  Recognizing that these concerns have been with humanity since the dawn of time, we look for ways to build up marriage and respond with God's grace when life gets messy. (Lectionary #363) June 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches that reconciliation is a non-negotiable commandment for the Christian life.  It begs the question: who do I need to forgive in my life today? (Lectionary #362) June 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus proclaims that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to renew our faith that he is the Lord and dive deep into the Old Testament as it recounts our salvation history. (Lectionary #361) June 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus elevates our human dignity, empowering us as salt and light to share the blessings we have with those around us. (Lectionary #580/360)

The Beatitudes invite us to count our blessings and look at the ways that the Lord is present in our lives. (Lectionary #359) June 10, 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 11th Week of the Year. (Year B, Lectionary #92) June 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Book of Genesis and Mark's Gospel reveal how evil unravels the human heart, but our pursuit of the will of God restores us to the Lord's family of faith. (Lectionary #89) June 8, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Blessed Virgin Mary experienced the full range of human emotions while remaining faithful to God's plan.  May we draw near to her Immaculate Heart and allow her to lead us to her Son. (Lectionary #358/573) June 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com