Catholic Inspiration

In this first of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew explores Matthew 16:13-28 and discusses what the Cross of Christ teaches us today. March 6, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Moses sets before the people life and death, blessing and curse...urging them to choose life! (Lectionary #220) March 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As we embark on this holy season of Lent, we consider how we will apply in our lives today the Lord's insights about the classical spiritual practices of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. (Lectionary #219) March 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

When Peter says to Jesus, "We have given up everything and followed you," we are invited to examine our hearts and discern if we have also put the Lord at the center of our lives. (Lectionary #348) March 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord reveals the powerful way that possessions can dominate our lives, inviting us to detach from "stuff" so we can draw near to Christ. (Lectionary #347) March 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com    

Let's examine some of the main themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #24) March 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord offers a rich spiritual insight to help us discern human hearts by the fruitfulness of our lives. (Lectionary #84) March 1, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus commands that the children come to him for a blessing, inspiring us to engage our kids with time, attention, and good example. (Lectionary #346) March 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Book of Sirach offers practical spiritual advice regarding the precious gift of friendship. (Lectionary #345) February 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches about the destructive consequences of sin, inviting us to turn away from it corrosive power.  Lectionary 344 February 27, 2025.  Cathedral Rectory.  Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci www.studyprayserve.com  

Christ corrects the apostle John, reminding him that no one can do a mighty deed in the Lord's name and at the same time speak ill of him.  In the end, we are either for or against Jesus. (Lectionary #343) February 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 37 offers us a prayerful reflection to place the Lord at the center of our lives as we face the challenges of life. (Lectionary #342) February 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

After casting out a demon that the disciples were unable to remove, the Lord teaches them that there are times when we need to pray with added fervor in the face of evil. (Lectionary #341) February 24, 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 8th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #84) February 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

David's mercy in the First Book of Samuel underscores the teaching of Jesus in Luke's Gospel and presents us a challenging commandment from Christ: love our enemies. (Lectionary, Year C - #81) February 22, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls. (Lectionary #535) February 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In this account of the tower of Babel, God observes and then disperses the united sin and pride of humanity, setting up the contrast of the saving work that will eventually take place through call of Abraham. (Lectionary #339) February 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

God's covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #338) February 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As the flood waters recede, the earth flourishes and we have hope to renew our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #337) February 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Noah and the ark remind us that there are times when we need to be washed clean of the sins that lurk in our souls.  Thank God for the grace we have in Jesus! (Lectionary #336) February 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com