Catholic Inspiration

Psalm 103 reminds us that "the Lord is kind and merciful" and inspires us to seek out Christ with eager and fervent faith for the grace we need each day. (Lectionary #235) March 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable to the Pharisees that challenges us to make a fruitful offering of our lives to the Lord.  (Lectionary #234) March 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In this third of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how Satan sets obstacles in the form of deception, temptation, and fear to prevent us from carrying our crosses in life. March 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable to the Pharisees about a rich man and Lazarus, inviting us to use the tools and resources of our faith that help us journey from this life to the next. (Lectionary #233) March 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

St. Joseph, who does not say a single word in the Gospels, demonstrates his faith in God by the way he lives and acts. (Lectionary #543) March 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches that the path to greatness in his kingdom is through humble service to one another. (Lectionary #231) March 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord exhorts his disciples to action, mindful that the measure we measure out to others will be measured out to us. (Lectionary #230) March 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #30) March 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In the Transfiguration of the Lord, we see Christ in his glory and acknowledge the Father's exhortation to listen to his beloved Son. (Lectionary #27) March 15, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Following the example of our heavenly Father, Jesus teaches and commands us to love our enemies. (Lectionary #229) March 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 130 aptly describes the spiritual journey from a realistic and practical perspective.  Our task?  To put it into practice! (Lectionary #228) March 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In this second of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28 regarding how our confession that Jesus is Lord and God fosters our faith, hope, and love. March 13, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus invites his disciples to call upon the Lord with fervent prayers - asking, seeking, and knocking for what they need. (Lectionary #227) March 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com    

Jesus references the "sign of Jonah" as a crucial call to repent of our sins, inspiring us to take an honest and humble look into our hearts. (Lectionary #226) March 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches his disciples the Lord's Prayer, exhorting them to forgive one another so that the Heavenly Father will forgive them. (Lectionary #225) March 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches that whenever we do a corporal work of mercy for others, we do it for Christ. (Lectionary #224) March 10, 2025 - 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 2nd Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #27) March 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Diocese of Superior has declared that the 1st Sunday of Lent is "Safe Haven Sunday."  As we observe how Jesus overcame the temptations of the devil, we call upon our faith to discern how we keep our kids safe from the widespread threat of pornography. (Lectionary #24) March 8, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The call of Levi reveals how the Lord invites all of us, without fancy language or fanfare, to follow and offer our lives to him. (Lectionary #222) March 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 51 powerfully presents an invitation for us to repent of our sins and humble our hearts, encouraging us to return to the Lord. (Lectionary #221) March 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com