Catholic Inspiration

The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of salvation history who calls us to follow and offer our lives in his name. (Lectionary #305) January 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's review some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the 2nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #66) December 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, the Holy Trinity is revealed in full glory, calling forth our response to reject what is evil and follow the Lord with all our heart. (Lectionary #21) January 11, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

John the Baptist steps aside and allows Jesus to increase as the growing crowds gather around him. (Lectionary #217) January 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus heals a leper, revealing his will that all might be cleansed and renewed in body, mind, heart, and soul.  (Lectionary #216) January 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The First Letter of John offers a tough teaching that holds us accountable as our love for the people in our lives reveals the depth of God's love in our hearts. (Lectionary #215) January 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

God's love inspires us to love one another and face our fears with our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #214) January 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The First Letter of John invites us to love one another with the love that God has already poured out upon us first. (Lectionary #213) January 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The First Letter of John offers practical advice for Christians to test all spirits to determine if they belong to God. (Lectionary #212) January 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord. (Lectionary #21) January 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

On their journey to Bethlehem, the Magi encountered the newborn King and were forever changed through the process of receiving and revealing the light of Christ. (Lectionary #20) January 4, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Both John the Baptist and Andrew reveal who Jesus is as they lead others to encounter the Lord. (Lectionary #207) January 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The First Letter of John speaks of the Father's love for us as children of God, inspiring us to turn away from sin and seek purity of heart. (Lectionary #206) January 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The humble witness of John the Baptist helps us see how we are called to testify to Christ by our words and actions. (#205) January 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Mary keeps the presence of God before her, reflecting in her heart about her Son, the savior of the world. (Lectionary #18) December 31, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The prologue of John's Gospel reveals Jesus Christ is the Word and Light that fills all with grace who believe and follow him. (Lectionary #204) December 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The prophetess, Anna, who spends her days in fasting and prayer, recognizes Jesus as the awaited messiah when Joseph and Mary present him in the temple. (Lectionary #203) December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studprayserve.com  

Let's look at the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #20) December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Holy Family did not have an easy life; however, they were able to face their challenges with the grace and strength of Jesus in their midst.  (Lectionary #17) December 28, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The massacre of the holy innocents demands that we acknowledge when atrocities occur, we call upon the Lord Jesus who meets us in these horrors and redeems them through his death and resurrection on the Cross. (Lectionary #698) Mass Readings - December 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com