Catholic Inspiration
Fr. Andrew Ricci
Fr. Andrew Ricci, a priest of the Diocese of Superior, offers inspirational podcasts of homilies and talks given from a variety of pastoral settings. Fr. Andrew is currently the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI.
His website - Three Great Things - is found at www.studyprayserve.com
His website - Three Great Things - is found at www.studyprayserve.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 28, 2025 • 9min
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we recognize that our families become blessed when we welcome Christ into our hearts and homes. (Lectionary #17) December 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 27, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: The witness of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
St. John's witness of the Gospel invites us to consider how we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in the context of our daily lives. (Lectionary #697) December 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 26, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: St. Stephen, the First Martyr
Chapters six and seven in the Acts of the Apostles focus largely on Stephen, the first martyr whose witness reminds us of the true cost of discipleship...demanding even our lives out of love for Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #696) December 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 25, 2025 • 7min
Christmas: Christ is our light!
May the joy and grace of this Christmas touch our hearts and kindle within us the fire of faith. Let the light of Christ shine in the world! (Lectionary #14 - Mass at Night) December 24, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 24, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel!
Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #200) December 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 23, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord
Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God's hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #199) December 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 22, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: We count our blessings and praise the Lord
Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #198) December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 22, 2025 • 11min
Study, Pray, Serve: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the feast of the Holy Family. (Lectionary #17) December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 21, 2025 • 6min
4th Sunday of Advent: Our faith gives strength to our lives
The example of St. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew inspires us to cultivate our spiritual lives so that we might have the direction and strength we need to journey through our world. (Lectionary #10) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Dec 20, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: Let the Lord enter!
Psalm 24 directs us to open our hearts and receive the king of glory into our lives. (Lectionary #196) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
