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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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Jun 22, 2025

St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians underscores the teaching of the Eucharist, emphasizing that Christ both defines what it is and then commands the disciples to do it in his memory. (Lectionary #169)

June 21, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Jun 16, 2025

Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass Readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Lectionary #169)

June 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 15, 2025

Paul's Letter to the Romans and the Gospel of John reveal how the Holy Trinity restores peace, love, and truth to our lives. (Lectionary #166)

June 14, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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Jun 11, 2025

The life of St. Barnabas inspires us to be both disciples and apostles for the Lord Jesus, giving witness to Christ by what we say and do. (Lectionary #580/361)

June 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 9, 2025

Jesus entrusts Mary to the beloved disciple, saying, "Behold your mother." (Lectionary #572A)

June 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 9, 2025

Let's explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. (Lectionary #166)

June 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 8, 2025

The gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost empowers the faith of the disciples to go forth as apostles, joyfully proclaiming the Good News and bringing others closer to Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #62, #63)

June 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 2, 2025

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 #63)

June 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 1, 2025

Before he ascends into heaven, Jesus promises the disciples that the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon them to be Christ's witnesses to the ends of the earth. (Lectionary #58)

May 31, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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May 3, 2025

Jesus teaches about his relationship with the Father and reveals how he works in and through our lives.  (Lectionary #561)

May 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Apr 17, 2025

We are nourished with the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus, instituted at the Last Supper, so that we may humbly serve one another in the name of Christ. (Lectionary #39)

April 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Apr 7, 2025

Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday. (Lectionary #38)

April 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Mar 25, 2025

Psalm 40 echoes Mary's response to the angel Gabriel, encouraging us to reaffirm our faith each day with zeal and enthusiasm. (Lectionary #545)

March 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Mar 19, 2025

St. Joseph, who does not say a single word in the Gospels, demonstrates his faith in God by the way he lives and acts. (Lectionary #543)

March 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 22, 2025

The First Letter of St. Peter exhorts us to tend to the people in our midst as we follow the example of Christ, the chief Shepherd of our souls. (Lectionary #535)

February 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 2, 2025

As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world. (Lectionary #524)

February 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 27, 2025

Let's review the themes in the Mass readings for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.  (Lectionary #524)

January 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 25, 2025

The Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul offers us tremendous hope that God can touch even the hardest heart and bring about a life-giving transformation. (Lectionary #519)

January 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jan 6, 2025

Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Baptism of the Lord. (Lectionary #21)

January 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 30, 2024

Let's look at the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord. (Lectionary - Year ABC, #20)

December 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 29, 2024

The Holy Family did not have an easy life; however, they were able to face their challenges with the grace and strength of Jesus in their midst.  (Lectionary #17)

December 28, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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Dec 28, 2024

The massacre of the holy innocents demands that we acknowledge when atrocities occur, we call upon the Lord Jesus who meets us in these horrors and redeems them through his death and resurrection on the Cross. (Lectionary #698)

Mass Readings - December 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 26, 2024

The martyrdom of Stephen reveals the cost of discipleship, empowering us to hold on to our faith even when it is unpopular, uncomfortable, and unpleasant. (Lectionary #696)

December 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 23, 2024

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for Feast of the Holy Family.  (Lectionary - Year ABC, #17)

December 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Dec 12, 2024

Mary's response - both to the angel Gabriel and to Elizbeth - invites us to consider how we embrace the Good News of Jesus Christ in our lives. (Lectionary #690A)

December 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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