Catholic Inspiration

The Letter to the Hebrews minces no words when it comes to the reality of suffering, instructing us to face the trials of life with perseverance and faith. (Lectionary #321) January 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a profound spiritual insight about the consequences of our lives as the measure we apply to others will be used on us. (Lectionary #320) January 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers the parable of the sower, reminding us how easy it is for the faith to be stolen from our hearts unless we consistently cultivate it. (Lectionary #319) January 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The psalm response enthusiastically directs our hearts to seek the Lord and act on God's commands as the driving force of our lives. (Lectionary #318) January 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Letter to the Hebrews reveals how the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ takes away sin, inviting us to call upon the Lord's grace as we offer our sacrifices in his name. (Lectionary #317) January 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's review the themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.  (Lectionary #524) January 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians teaches us that we are part of one body in Christ, and we all have a unique part to play as we offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #69) January 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul offers us tremendous hope that God can touch even the hardest heart and bring about a life-giving transformation. (Lectionary #519) January 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name, empowering them with his authority and sending them forth to proclaim Good News. (Lectionary #315) January 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Letter to the Hebrews outlines the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ that saves us through the Lord's role as eternal high priest. (Lectionary #314) January 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord's response to the Pharisees directs us to keep our love for God and one another at the heart of everything that we say and do. (Lectionary #313) January 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In his response to the Pharisees, Jesus states that he is Lord of the sabbath, and in doing so invites us to claim him as Lord of our lives. (Lectionary #312) January 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus Christ, our high priest, suffered for us and is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. (Lectionary #311) January 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes that we see in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #69) January 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The miracle of the wine at the wedding at Cana in Galilee reveals a new covenant that is fulfilled at the Last Supper, where this wine now becomes the blood of Christ that we receive at every Mass. (Lectionary #66) January 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Levi's response to the Lord's call inspires us to renew each day our commitment to Christ. (Lectionary #310) January 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Four men bring a paralytic on a stretcher to Jesus, who rewards their faith by forgiving sins and miraculous healing. (Lectionary #309) January 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Letter to the Hebrews draws upon Psalm 95 and the Book of Numbers to offer us an exhortation to resist the deceit of sin, harden not our hearts, and remain partners of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #308) January 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Tested like us, Christ helps us in our moments of trial and testing, and through his saving death the Lord restores us to newness of life. (Lectionary #307) January 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

An unclean spirit acknowledges the power and authority of Jesus as the Holy One of God, inspiring us to reaffirm our faith in the one who died on the Cross that we might have life. (Lectionary #306) January 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com