As Jesus continues speaking to the crowds, he teaches how his word is a truth that offers freedom from sin. (Lectionary #253)
April 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Speaking to the Jewish crowds, Jesus proclaims that he is I AM, God present before time itself who will be recognized in the great saving work that takes place on the Cross. (Lectionary #252)
April 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus proclaims that he is the light of the world, shining in the darkness with a brilliance that guides our lives. (Lectionary #251)
April 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday. (Lectionary #38)
April 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
As the crowd confronts Jesus with a woman caught in adultery, we discover a mercy from the Lord that cleanses our sins. (Lectionary #36)
April 5, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
As the debate swirls around Jesus, we discern that in the messiness and distraction of life we find our strength when we focus on Christ. (Lectionary #249)
April 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 34 speaks to our wounded and troubled hearts with the grace of God in our moments of need. (Lectionary #248)
April 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
In this fifth of a six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew continues a discussion of Matthew 16:13-28, showing how we "lose our lives" out of love for Christ as we confront death and embrace God's gift of life.
April 3, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus reveals that the Scriptures, the witness of John the Baptist, and his saving death and resurrection all point to the testimony that he is God. (Lectionary #247)
April 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus speaks to the Jews, revealing that he is God, the Son who has been given everything by the Heavenly Father, and before whom we will all stand one day for judgement. (Lectionary #246)
April 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The question Jesus asks to the sick man at the pool of Bethesda reveals a deeper issue, for it includes not only the miracle of a moment but the transformation of our lives that brings lasting health in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #245)
April 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com