Catholic Inspiration
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
Latest episodes
Jul 19, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: Christ fulfils the past and gives us hope for the future
Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah, revealing how he fulfils salvation history and gives the world the hope of salvation. (Lectionary #394) July 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 18, 2025 • 7min
Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our lives
As Jesus reveals that he is Lord of the sabbath, we acknowledge that he is the Lord of our lives. (Lectionary #393) July 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 17, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: In Christ we find rest for ourselves
In our labor and exhaustion we find rest from all our cares when we draw near to Jesus. (Lectionary #392) July 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 16, 2025 • 7min
Daily Mass: We come before the Lord like a joyful child
We encounter the love of God when we are open and present in the moment like a little child. (Lectionary #391) July 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 15, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repent
Jesus reproaches three towns that did not repent after his preaching, urging us to take an honest, humble look into our hearts and repent of the sins that we discover. (Lectionary #390) July 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 14, 2025 • 7min
Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ strengthens us to face conflict
Jesus prepares the apostles for the conflict that they will experience in ministry, reminding us that in our real moments of conflict we turn to Christ for the strength we need. (Lectionary #389) July 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 14, 2025 • 12min
Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #108) July 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 13, 2025 • 9min
15th Sunday of the Year: Who is my neighbor?
The parable of the Good Samaritan answers the question, "Who is my neighbor?" (Lectionary #105) July 12, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 12, 2025 • 6min
Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
Jesus exhorts his apostles "do not be afraid," inviting us to discern the fears in our hearts as we cast them out with our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #388) July 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jul 11, 2025 • 8min
Daily Mass: We call upon the Holy Spirit when times are tough
Jesus speaks bluntly about the persecutions and struggles his disciples will face, yet he consoles them by saying that the Holy Spirit will direct their words when they are put to the test. (Lectionary #387) July 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
