Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Jul 29, 2025 • 8min

Daily Mass: We draw near to Christ as our friend and savior

Martha affirms her deep friendship with Jesus and professes that he is the Son of God, inspiring us to grow ever closer to Christ as both savior and friend. (Lectionary #402/607) July 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 28, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: Our faith starts small and proceeds with slow and steady growth

Jesus uses two parables about a mustard seed and yeast to show how the Kingdom of heaven starts small and proceeds with slow and steady growth. May our own faith do the same! (Lectionary #401) July 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 28, 2025 • 10min

Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year

Let's explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #114) July 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 27, 2025 • 8min

17th Sunday of the Year: Our faith in Christ fosters our persistence in prayer

Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, underscoring the crucial need for persistence as we engage the unique challenges of our daily lives. (Lectionary #111) July 26, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 26, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: Mindful of judgment, we conform our lives to Christ

Offering the parables of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment.  (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 26, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: Mindful of judgment, we conform our lives to Christ

Offering the parable of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment.  (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 25, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: Following Christ, we serve and offer our lives

Jesus clearly states that greatness comes when we sincerely offer our lives and serve one another. (Lectionary #605) July 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 24, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: The power of parables to foster our faith

The parables of Jesus were offered because the people were not ready to receive him, reminding us that we who are blessed with the gift of faith are invited to respond to Christ with swift action. (Lectionary #398) July 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 23, 2025 • 6min

Daily Mass: We cultivate our hearts to receive the gift of faith

Jesus offers a parable about a sower of seeds, revealing how different types of soil lead to vastly different outcomes. (Lectionary #397) July 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  
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Jul 22, 2025 • 8min

Daily Mass: Christ commissions us to tell the Good News

Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and encounters the Risen Lord, who commissions her to go to the Apostles and proclaim the Good News. (Lectionary #603) July 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

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