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Fr. Andrew Ricci offers inspirational homilies and talks to help people grow in faith. These reflections are part of his meditations at Three Great Things where we grow as disciples of the Lord through Study, Prayer, and Service.
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Now displaying: December, 2025
Dec 31, 2025

The Prologue to John's Gospel reveals how John gave testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, inviting us to consider how we give witness that Christ is our Lord today. (Lectionary #204)

December 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 30, 2025

Jesus returns to Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, where he will grow in strength and wisdom. (Lectionary #203)

December 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 29, 2025

The Canticle of Simeon illustrates how we respond when our spiritual sight reveals God at work in our lives. (Lectionary #202)

December 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 29, 2025

Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary #20)

December 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 28, 2025

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

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Dec 27, 2025

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

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Dec 26, 2025

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

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Dec 25, 2025

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

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Dec 24, 2025

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

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Dec 23, 2025

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

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Dec 22, 2025

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

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Dec 22, 2025

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

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Dec 21, 2025

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

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Dec 20, 2025

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

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Dec 19, 2025

The encounter between Zechariah and the angel Gabriel reveals God's Good News and invites us to welcome this message with joyful and open hearts. (Lectionary #195)

December 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 18, 2025

Psalm 72 inspires us to call upon the Lord for the grace to promote God's justice and peace in our daily lives. (Lectionary #194)

December 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 17, 2025

Matthew reveals the Israelite lineage of Jesus, reminding us that God works in the messiness of life and invites us to grow in faith. (Lectionary #193)

December 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 16, 2025

Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and elders, challenging them to repent and turn to God. (Lectionary #188)

December 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 15, 2025

Psalm 25 invites us to seek out the Lord for life-long learning and instruction. (Lectionary #187)

December 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 15, 2025

Let's explore the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #10)

December 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 14, 2025

Responding to a question from John the Baptist, Jesus references a prophecy from Isaiah with the works of his earthly ministry and reveals his identity as the messiah.  (Lectionary #7)

December 13, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Dec 13, 2025

Psalm 80 invites us to turn to the Lord and gaze into the eyes of compassion, mercy, and salvation. (Lectionary #186)

December 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 12, 2025

Mary's example of faith inspires us to follow her example and magnify the Lord by our words and actions in the world today. (Lectionary #690A)

December 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 11, 2025

Jesus speaks to the crowds about John the Baptist in the context of salvation history. (Lectionary #184)

December 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 10, 2025

Jesus offers us a consolation and peace that we cannot find anywhere else in the world. (Lectionary #183)

December 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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