The Scriptures today make it clear that life will have its share of difficulties and challenges. Yet as we we face our trials we look to the triumph of Christ for our inspiration to keep going when life is tough and persevere on the path that leads to heaven.
November 23, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord reminds us not to be afraid by the uncertainty of life; rather, we embrace our faith and live with God's grace and power...making the most of each and every day.
November 22, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Christ speaks to the question of the resurrection of the dead and reminds us that we are called to eternal life.
November 19, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord drives out of the temple area those who are selling things, reminding us to cleanse our hearts - driving out what does not belong.
November 18, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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In the Gospel we find the Lord as he weeps over the city of Jerusalem. May the compassion of Christ touch our hearts, especially when we have sinned, and draw us back into his merciful love.
November 17, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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In the Gospel parable Christ reminds us that we are called to use our gifts wisely and well, for one day we will be asked how we put them into practice.
November 16, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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"I stand at the door and knock." As Christ comes to our hearts, he gently invites us to respond. May we open our hearts and allow his grace to touch and bless our lives.
November 15, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Gospel today reminds us that when tough times happen in our lives we:
While it is not always easy to do, we know that the Lord will help us face our difficult moments with a power that is greater than our own.
November 13, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Jesus offers a parable and reminds us to pray always without becoming weary. As we persist in our prayer, we discover both strength and wisdom to face each day with God's grace.
November 12, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Rather than getting caught up in the uncertainties of life we can pursue a better option: loving one another, as Christ loves us.
November 12, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord confronts an age-old question, and Fr. Andrew reminds us to live in the present moment with our eyes fixed on Jesus.
November 10, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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All that we have comes from the Lord: our life and all our blessings that are so easy to take for granted. Yet our daily response to serve the Lord shows not only our acknowledgement of God's gifts, but it also reveals our awareness of our relationship to the Lord and and one another.
November 8, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Our conviction that there is a Heaven both consoles and challenges us as we face our struggles here on earth. May we drawn near to the Lord's Divine Fire of Love as we journey through this life with our eyes fixed on Heaven.
November 6, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord teaches us in the Gospel of Luke to serve God, not things. Our possessions in this life are simply tools that we use to help us love the Lord and one another.
November 5, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Our knowledge of heaven orients our lives and helps us keep our difficulties in perspective as we strengthen and renew the relationships of daily life.
November 4, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Paul writes to the Philippians about the supreme Good of knowing Jesus, who in Luke's Gospel seeks us out when we are lost and restores us to grace.
November 3, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Zacchaeus responds to the call of Christ, and shows us how we can respond to the Lord everyday - both in our personal lives and our support for one another.
October 29, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord makes an observation at a banquet to help his disciples cultivate humility in their lives.
October 29, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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After spending the night in prayer, the Lord called 12 disciples by name and chose them to be Apostles. Christ continues to call disciples (with imperfections included!) to be transformed in faith and sent into the world that we might offer our lives and proclaim the Good News.
October 28, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Sometimes life is a battle, where we face struggles and challenges that test our endurance, discipline and will. We turn to the Lord for the strength we need to face our fight, confident that Christ will guide us.
October 27, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord invites us to enter through the narrow gate...seeking to know him and recognize him in our lives.
October 26, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Seeds & Yeast - They start small, grow over time, and die to themselves to bring forth a new creation. And Jesus says they are like the Kingdom of God!
October 25, 2016 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Our encounter with God's mercy happens when we do three things:
When these three take place we can say from our heart: "O God, be merciful to me a sinner."
October 22, 2016 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord makes it clear in Luke's Gospel that we all need to repent of our sins and turn to the Lord.
October 22, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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When I come across some gems of Sacred Scripture (like the 1st reading today) I want to cut them out and put them in a place where they will remind me of what we are about as disciples of Jesus. Truly, they are some good words to live by!
October 21, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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