Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Feb 27, 2025 • 7min

Daily Mass, We root out the destructive power of sin

Jesus teaches about the destructive consequences of sin, inviting us to turn away from it corrosive power.  Lectionary 344 February 27, 2025.  Cathedral Rectory.  Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 26, 2025 • 7min

Daily Mass: We are either for or against the Lord

Christ corrects the apostle John, reminding him that no one can do a mighty deed in the Lord's name and at the same time speak ill of him.  In the end, we are either for or against Jesus. (Lectionary #343) February 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 25, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: We commit our lives to the Lord for the help we need

Psalm 37 offers us a prayerful reflection to place the Lord at the center of our lives as we face the challenges of life. (Lectionary #342) February 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 24, 2025 • 7min

Daily Mass: In prayer we call upon the Lord for added strength

After casting out a demon that the disciples were unable to remove, the Lord teaches them that there are times when we need to pray with added fervor in the face of evil. (Lectionary #341) February 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 24, 2025 • 12min

Study, Pray, Serve: 8th Sunday of the Year

Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 8th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #84) February 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 23, 2025 • 9min

7th Sunday of the Year: Christ commands us to love our enemies

David's mercy in the First Book of Samuel underscores the teaching of Jesus in Luke's Gospel and presents us a challenging commandment from Christ: love our enemies. (Lectionary, Year C - #81) February 22, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 22, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: We follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd

The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls. (Lectionary #535) February 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 21, 2025 • 7min

Daily Mass: God calls us out of confusion and sin

In this account of the tower of Babel, God observes and then disperses the united sin and pride of humanity, setting up the contrast of the saving work that will eventually take place through call of Abraham. (Lectionary #339) February 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 20, 2025 • 7min

Daily Mass: We affirm the gift of life

God's covenant with Noah affirms the precious gift of life and invites us to protect and cherish this gift as we offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #338) February 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Feb 19, 2025 • 7min

Daily Mass: With God's grace, we begin again

As the flood waters recede, the earth flourishes and we have hope to renew our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #337) February 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

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