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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: Category: Christmas
Jan 11, 2026

The baptism of the Lord reveals the Trinity and unleashes the fountain of grace that configures us to Christ and the Church.  May we live our baptismal call in the world today! (Lectionary #21)

January 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 10, 2026

Psalm 149 reminds us of God's unconditional love for creation, inspiring us to seek the Lord always in the ups and downs of life. (Lectionary #217)

January 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 9, 2026

A leper humbly comes before Jesus to plead for healing and walks away restored. (Lectionary #216)

January 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 8, 2026

The First Letter of John challenges us to put our love for God into practice as we love the people in our lives. (Lectionary #215)

January 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 7, 2026

The First Letter of John reminds us that the love of God drives out fear from our hearts and engages us to live for the Lord. (Lectionary #214)

January 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 6, 2026

The First Letter of John teaches that God is the source of all love, revealed through creation and the redemption we have in Christ Jesus. (Lectionary #213)

January 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 5, 2026

The First Letter of John offers practical spiritual insight regarding how we test situations and stay close to Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #212)

January 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 3, 2026

Psalm 98 invites us to both receive and share the hope we have in the saving power of God. (Lectionary #206)

January 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 2, 2026

When asked by the priests and Levites, John the Baptist bluntly states, "I am not the Christ."  His example reminds us to keep our focus on the Lord, especially when we are absorbed and distracted by the demands of daily life. (Lectionary #205)

January 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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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 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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Jan 12, 2025

As Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, the Holy Trinity is revealed in full glory, calling forth our response to reject what is evil and follow the Lord with all our heart. (Lectionary #21)

January 11, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Jan 11, 2025

John the Baptist steps aside and allows Jesus to increase as the growing crowds gather around him. (Lectionary #217)

January 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 10, 2025

Jesus heals a leper, revealing his will that all might be cleansed and renewed in body, mind, heart, and soul.  (Lectionary #216)

January 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 9, 2025

The First Letter of John offers a tough teaching that holds us accountable as our love for the people in our lives reveals the depth of God's love in our hearts. (Lectionary #215)

January 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 8, 2025

God's love inspires us to love one another and face our fears with our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #214)

January 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 7, 2025

The First Letter of John invites us to love one another with the love that God has already poured out upon us first. (Lectionary #213)

January 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 6, 2025

The First Letter of John offers practical advice for Christians to test all spirits to determine if they belong to God. (Lectionary #212)

January 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 5, 2025

On their journey to Bethlehem, the Magi encountered the newborn King and were forever changed through the process of receiving and revealing the light of Christ. (Lectionary #20)

January 4, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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Jan 4, 2025

Both John the Baptist and Andrew reveal who Jesus is as they lead others to encounter the Lord. (Lectionary #207)

January 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 3, 2025

The First Letter of John speaks of the Father's love for us as children of God, inspiring us to turn away from sin and seek purity of heart. (Lectionary #206)

January 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 2, 2025

The humble witness of John the Baptist helps us see how we are called to testify to Christ by our words and actions. (#205)

January 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 31, 2024

The prologue of John's Gospel reveals Jesus Christ is the Word and Light that fills all with grace who believe and follow him. (Lectionary #204)

December 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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