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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: January, 2023
Jan 31, 2023

The Letter to the Hebrews offers a powerful visual image for our spiritual journey: we are running in a great race, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses, with our eyes fixed on Jesus!

January 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 30, 2023

Jesus drives out many demons from a man and sends him home to his family to announce what the Lord has done.  May we be a living witness to our families as we authentically live our faith in the context of daily life.

January 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 30, 2023

Let's explore some of the themes in the readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year.

January 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 29, 2023

The lives of the Saints repeatedly demonstrate a central point in the Scriptures today: our strength does not come from us but from the Lord.  May we call upon Christ for the guidance and help we require as we put our faith into practice.

January 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior ,WI

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Jan 28, 2023

We find aspects of faith in the Letter to the Hebrews, the Canticle of Zechariah, and the words of Jesus to the disciples in the midst of a storm.  In all three we see how our faith in God is built up as we trust in the Lord and look to the future with hope.

January 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 27, 2023

Jesus offers two crucial insights about the Kingdom of God, reminding us that we all start small and flourish with slow and steady growth over time.

January 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 26, 2023

Both Timothy and Titus were friends and companions of St. Paul.  Their example follows the exhortation of Christ to let the light of our faith shine in the world.

January 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 25, 2023

The conversion of St. Paul reveals how God's grace can transform our lives.  Once an enemy of the Christian faith, Paul went on to become one of its greatest champions, and his New Testament letters continue to inspire disciples today.

January 25, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 24, 2023

When we conform our lives to God's will we are united into Christ's family.  May the Lord's love inspire us to faithfully follow him with sincere and open hearts.

January 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 23, 2023

Jesus addresses the scribes, revealing his power to cast out Satan and sin.  Calling upon the Holy Spirit, we follow Christ in the midst of our spiritual battles and face our challenges with God's grace.

January 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 23, 2023

Let's take a look at some of the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year.

January 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 22, 2023

From the prophecy of Isaiah to the preaching of Christ, the Lord's light banishes the darkness in our hearts and leads us to repent of our sins.  May we walk in his light!

January 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 21, 2023

Big or small, all of us are part of a family that has many different dynamics.  Mark's Gospel reveals that similar traits were also present in the family of Jesus, offering insight into the humanity of Christ.

January 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 20, 2023

Jesus calls, empowers and sends the Twelve Apostles to carry out his ministry.  We, too, have been chosen by the Lord to offer our lives for service in the world.

January 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 19, 2023

As the crowds flock to Jesus, he cures the sick and rebukes the evil spirits that recognize he is the Son of God.

January 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 18, 2023

Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath, revealing not only his majesty, but also his compassion to heal and restore us to life.

January 18, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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Jan 17, 2023

Jesus uses a teachable moment about the sabbath to reveal his divinity as the Lord.  

January 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 16, 2023

Jesus offers a helpful insight about the purpose and nature of fasting, reminding us that this powerful, spiritual practice is a tool that is meant to draw us closer to the Lord.

January 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 16, 2023

Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year.

January 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 15, 2023

The Psalm response stirs our hearts to offer our lives each and every day in service to God.  May we call upon the Lord's grace to journey through life with open eyes as we say, "Here am I, Lord!"

January 14, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Jan 14, 2023

The call of Levi and his response to the Lord reveals how God meets us where we're at in life and invites us to step out in faith and follow.

January 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 13, 2023

As Jesus heals the paralytic on a stretcher, the action of the four men who brought him reveals our opportunity to bring others to the Lord for help and comfort.

January 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 12, 2023

The pity of Jesus in the presence of a leper reveals the Lord's compassion for human suffering.  As Christ heals the leper, we recognize God's great desire to restore us to health and wholeness.

January 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 11, 2023

Crowds gather as Jesus heals the mother-in-law of Simon Peter and the subsequent people who come for comfort and relief.  May we turn to the Lord for the healing grace we require today.

January 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 10, 2023

Jesus reveals his authority in Capernaum through his teaching and ability to drive out demons.  May we pledge our allegiance to Christ and submit to his rule of our hearts.

January 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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