Catholic Inspiration

The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #335) February 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's take a look at the themes in the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #81) February 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life. (Lectionary, Year C - #78) February 15, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #334) February 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives. (Lectionary #333) February 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life. (Lectionary #332) February 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Christ teaches that it is what comes out of our hearts that can defile, reminding us to honestly assess the spiritual battle within and acknowledge our sins before the Lord. (Lectionary #331) February 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 8 offers us a glorious reflection on the grandeur of the natural world, inspiring us to give thanks to the Creator as we humbly acknowledge our place in creation. (Lectionary #330) February 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The crowds gather around Jesus bringing those who are sick, inspiring us to draw near to the Lord as well for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #329) February 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #78) February 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The call and response of this life - be it a veteran, a family member, or a friend - is also present in our spiritual lives.  May we eagerly respond to the Lord's call, as we face our fears and cry out, "Here I am, Lord!  Send me!" (Lectionary - Year C, #75) February 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The compassion of Jesus toward the Apostles and then to the crowd invites us to call upon the Lord's love as we share our lives with one another. (Lectionary #328) February 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord's light empowers our sight and helps us respond to the needs we see in our lives, including the examples offered in today's reading from the Letter to the Hebrews. (Lectionary #327) February 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus empowers and sends out the Twelve in pairs to carry out his mission, challenging them to rely on God's providence as they support one another with his grace. (Lectionary #326) February 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

We endure the trials of life with the discipline of the Lord, who tests us so that we might grow in grace and reach our full stature as sons and daughters of God.  (Lectionary #325) February 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Like an athlete that competes before a great cloud of witnesses, the Letter to the Hebrews exhorts us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we persevere in running our race. (Lectionary #324) February 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

After driving out demons in a possessed man, Jesus sends him back home to his family to proclaim what God has done in his life. (Lectionary #323) February 3, 2025 - 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 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #75) February 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world. (Lectionary #524) February 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In Mark's Gospel Jesus challenges the disciples to grow in faith, and the Letter to the Hebrews offers a powerful example in the person of Abraham. (Lectionary #322) February 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com