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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: Category: Ordinary Time
Jun 21, 2023

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

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Jun 20, 2023

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

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Jun 19, 2023

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

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Jun 19, 2023

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

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Jun 18, 2023

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

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Jun 15, 2023

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

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Jun 14, 2023

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

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Jun 13, 2023

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

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Jun 12, 2023

The Beatitudes begin the Sermon on the Mount in chapters five through seven in Matthew's Gospel, and they offer consolation and strength in the midst of the challenges of daily life.

June 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 12, 2023

Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year.

June 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 10, 2023

Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches us that in the eyes of Heaven the value of our offering is not counted in the amount, but rather in the amount of sacrifice.

June 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 9, 2023

The Psalm response encourages us to count our blessings and direct our gratitude to God, the source of all.  The next step?  Do this EVERYDAY!

June 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 8, 2023

Jesus responds to a question from a scribe, and his answer provides us with two powerful rules to guide our daily lives.

June 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 7, 2023

Responding to the Sadducees, Jesus offers insight into the reality of the resurrection, inspiring us to consider how we might live today in preparation for the eternal life to come.

June 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 6, 2023

Aware of a trap that is set to ensnare him, Jesus responds with clever wisdom, inviting us to consider how we call upon God for grace and insight as we use all the resources we possess to deal with the challenges of life.

June 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 5, 2023

Jesus offers a parable that points out his role in salvation history.  May we turn the to the Lord, our cornerstone, for the strength we need today.

June 5, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 3, 2023

Psalm 19 reminds us that when we place ourselves under God's guidance, we discover a purpose and power that enlivens our hearts and brings peace to our souls.

June 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 2, 2023

Jesus offers rich spiritual insights that guide our lives to grow in God's grace. 

June 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jun 1, 2023

As Jesus heals the physical blindness of Bartimaeus, he also brings sight to his soul, showing us that we, too, call upon the Lord for the vision that offers spiritual strength for our lives.

June 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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May 30, 2023

Peter's statement and the Lord's response inspire us to make a daily offering for God.  While sacrifice is often challenging, Christ strengthens and guides us with help from heaven.

May 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 21, 2023

Jesus uses a child to teach the disciples how to live with trusting simplicity.  When we are tempted to seek positions of favor  and power, we are directed instead to take the Lord's hand and follow his lead.

February 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 20, 2023

After the disciples fail, Jesus drives out a demon from a little child.  He later explains to them about the crucial role of prayer in the life of faith.

February, 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 19, 2023

It's (in my pastoral opinion) the toughest teaching of Jesus, and it challenges us to call down help from Heaven to carry it out. May we honestly consider who is difficult to love in our lives today and strive with the Lord's help to love...even our enemies.

Feb 18, 2023

The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that "faith is the realization of what is hoped for, and evidence of things not seen." May our faith be strengthened by God's grace, so that we might persevere in times of struggle and strife.

February 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Feb 17, 2023

As the people began to reject the Lord's injunction to spread out over the earth, their desire to congregate together and build a tower to the heavens reveals their pride.  May we take the lesson to heart and humbly acknowledge this nasty sin whenever it surfaces in our souls.

February 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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