In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus offers comfort and rest to weary hearts who labor. May we offer to the Lord our cares and concerns, recognizing that Christ understands our needs and offers us a consolation that renews our spirits.
July 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Rebekah and Jacob go to great lengths to deceive Isaac so that he will give Jacob (and not Esau!) his blessing.
July 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Abraham undergoes a terrible test of faith, reminding us that when we are pushed to our limits and beyond, we seek the Lord's help.
July 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Sarah demands that Abraham sends away his son Ishmael, the son of Hagar, the servant woman.
July 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
As the Lord intervenes to save the lives of Lot and his family, Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed.
July 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
In many ways, we all identify with St. Thomas the Apostle, who overcame his doubts about the resurrection of Jesus after he encountered the Risen Lord.
July 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the main themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 14th Sunday of the Year.
July 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord exhorts his apostles to put him first and center in their lives. This challenging admonition requires us all to look at our lives with honesty and humility as we discern the values we hold by the sacrifices we make.
July 1, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Upon their approach to Abraham and Sarah, three men receive their hospitality and announce that in their old age they will have a son.
July 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
God enters into a covenant with Abraham and Sarah, having changed their names and promising them a son in their old age.
June 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers classic spiritual advice regarding how we conduct our lives and interact with one another.
June 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord offers three admonitions of spiritual advice, challenging his disciples to embrace the difficult path of holiness as we live the precious treasure of our faith in Christ.
June 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Continuing in the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord invites us to abandon judging others and instead discern our own sinfulness and need for God's grace.
June 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's explore some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
June 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Fear affects us all in unique and powerful ways, yet the Lord exhorts his disciples to confront our fears and embrace our faith in God's loving grace.
June 24, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a powerful spiritual insight that challenges us to examine the treasures in our lives. May we take a long, hard look at what we treasure here on earth...and see if it is worthy of heaven.
June 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The teaching of the Lord's Prayer within the context of Christ's command regarding forgiveness offers us a powerful and essential way to draw closer to God and one another.
June 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The teaching of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting is set within the context of a humble heart that does not seek human praise. When we do this, these spiritual disciplines take on extraordinary power to transform our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.
June 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
It's perhaps the toughest teaching of Jesus, yet when we love our enemies we conform our hearts to the love of Christ.
June 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus calls his disciples to a higher standard in the face of oppression. May we call upon the Lord for insight and strength to follow his example in tough times.
June 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year.
June 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Seeing the crowds, the Lord shows compassion and pity for their needs. Summoning the Twelve, he gives them authority and sends them on mission. The point? These words apply to us as well!
June 17, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord teaches with clarity on the crucial necessity to reconcile with one another. It begs a question: with whom do we need to reconcile today?
June 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus teaches that he has come to fulfill the law and the prophets, inviting us to carry out his commandments as his disciples.
June 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord invites us to be salt and light in the world, enhancing every opportunity as we use the gifts that God has given us to bring life and love to those we meet.
June 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com