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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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May 19, 2024

May the power of the Holy Spirit fill our hearts, casting out fear and strengthening us to face the trials of life.  Come Holy Spirit! (Lectionary #62,#63)

May 18, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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May 13, 2024

There are MANY choices for Mass readings on the feast of Pentecost, so let's focus on the themes we find in the Gospel options. (Lectionary #62,#63)

May 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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May 12, 2024

The Lord's Ascension marks the transition as the disciples begin to do the ministry that Jesus had modeled and empowered them to do. (Lectionary #58)

May 12, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Apr 25, 2024

The First Letter of Peter offers an exhortation to live the gift of faith with vibrant conviction in the midst of our daily lives. (Lectionary #555)

April 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Apr 8, 2024

The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary inspires us to take to heart God's saving work and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #545)

April 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Mar 29, 2024

We recall the Passion of the Lord in John's Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives. (Lectionary #40)

March 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Mar 28, 2024

At the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another. (Lectionary #39)

March 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Mar 19, 2024

St. Joseph offers us a vibrant example of a quiet, faithful man who reveals his faith in God by his swift, immediate, and active response to the angel's command.  (Lectionary #543)

March 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 2, 2024

Simeon's song of praise at the Presentation of the Jesus in the temple inspires us to call upon the Lord to see and respond to God's action in our lives. (Lectionary #524)

February 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 26, 2024

On this feast of St. Timothy and St. Titus, we discover that these two studied and learned about Jesus while following St. Paul, so that they could one day lead others to the Lord. (Lectionary 520/321)

January 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 25, 2024

The change in St. Paul (and also in Ananias who was sent to heal him) reveals our need for an ongoing conversion of heart as we follow Christ. (Lectionary #519)

January 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 8, 2024

The Baptism of the Lord reveals the presence of the Trinity on earth and invites us to reflect on the grace of our own baptism. (Lectionary #21)

January 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 7, 2024

Guided by the light of the star, the Magi followed the marvels of the natural world to the supernatural glory of God revealed in the Christ child. (Lectionary #20)

January 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 1, 2024

Mary's reflection on the infant Jesus, and all the events that will occur throughout his life, inspire us to ponder how our faith in Christ transforms our lives today. (Lectionary #18)

January 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 1, 2024

Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.

January 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 31, 2023

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph knew blessings and burdens as they faced the ups and downs of life. Their example inspires us to engage our faith as we live within the context of our families today. (Lectionary #17)

December 30, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Dec 26, 2023

St. Stephen's martyrdom reminds us of the precious value of our faith, and how it helps us face the challenges of life. (Lectionary #696)

December 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 25, 2023

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the feast of the Holy Family.

December 25, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 12, 2023

The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe has fostered the faith of millions of Christians around the world, inspiring us to renew God's gift of grace in our hearts with the fire of the Lord's love. (Lectionary #690A)

December 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 8, 2023

Chosen by God, Mary's "yes" to the Angel Gabriel inspires us to follow the Lord's call for our lives as we renew our daily affirmation to carry out Christ's commands. (Lectionary #689)

December 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Nov 30, 2023

Peter, Andrew, James, and John swiftly and decisively respond to the Lord's invitation, and their example inspires us to do the same in our lives today. (Lectionary #684)

November 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Nov 26, 2023

On this feast of Christ the King, we acknowledge Jesus as the just judge before whom we will one day stand.  May we pause to reflect on the story of our life, making the necessary changes to insure it will be acceptable to the Lord when the last chapter on earth is finished. (Lectionary #160)

November 25, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Nov 20, 2023

Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Feast of Christ the King.

November 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Nov 9, 2023

On this Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - the Cathedral of Rome - we hear from St. Paul how we are all temples of the Spirit of God.

November 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Nov 2, 2023

As we remember the Faithful Departed on this All Souls Day, we humbly pray for all our loved ones who have gone before us, entrusting them to the mercy and compassion of God.

November 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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