St. Leo's life offers us three points to consider for our own faith:
St. Leo, PRAY FOR US! Help us to turn to Jesus Christ as we face the blessings and burdens of life.
November 10, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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It's all about blessings. God lavishes graces and blessings upon us...let's take time to acknowledge them. And then out of gratitude...let's consider how we might be a blessing to others. Consider today how we might share our time, talent, and treasure to bless the life of another...drawing us closer to the Lord and one another.
November 7, 2015 - St. Anthony Catholic Church - Superior, WI
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Sometimes we need to be reminded that the Lord welcomes us every time we turn from our sins and seek God's grace. If there is anything holding us back (you know...fear, doubt, worry, shame, sin, or some other spiritual junk) then perhaps today is our chance to return to the one who loves us completely.
November 5, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Chapter 12 in Paul's Letter to the Romans is a beautiful exhortation to live our lives infused with the love of Christ. Below you will find the link to this daily Mass reading - make a copy and post it on your bathroom mirror as a powerful reminder!
November 3, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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"Do you want to be a saint?" When we look at the lives of the saints we see people just like us - young/old, rich/poor, possessing a wide variety of skills, experiences, and abilities. May their example inspire us to live our faith in Christ...so we can one day rejoice with them in heaven.
November 1, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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St. Paul lays out a problem and a solution in the 1st Reading today. In the face of sin and death, Jesus Christ conquers all. As we face the struggles before us today, may we turn to the Lord for the grace we need. After all, the victory is His.
October 29, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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The images of a mustard seed and yeast remind us that little things can bring about big changes. The spiritual virtue of Hope empowers us to face our lives with the grace of Christ, who will work through us in little ways to make a difference in the world.
October 27, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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The grace of Jesus Christ brings power to our lives. We have the opportunity to draw on Christ and share his grace with others, especially as we live our vocation and help others to find their own!
October 24, 2015 - St. Anthony Catholic Church - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Are you looking for some practical ways to transform your life? Do you long for something special, filled with power, purpose, and meaning? Fr. Andrew looks at 3 areas (Self, Others, God) and applies them to the ordinary and routine elements of daily life.
October 22, 2015 - Vintage Italian Pizza (VIP) - Superior, WI
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We see the signs of nature and know how to respond...the Lord invites us to do the same for our heart!
October 23, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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St. Paul reminds us:
"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23)
May we acknowledge our sins and embrace the freely given gift of grace!
October 22, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Jesus Christ shows us that suffering is a pathway, not a destination. Through suffering we experience a purification - whereby we grow and discover new insights through the process of challenge, pain, and difficulty. God permits suffering that we might be changed...for the good. For remember: the suffering of Good Friday will be transformed into the joy of Easter Day.
We are thus consoled and challenged by these words. Consoled, in that we take hope that the triumph of Christ on the Cross will one day be our triumph. He understands our suffering (he's already been through his own) and we can cling to his mercy and grace.
Challenged, in that we are invited to drink from the cup of suffering. Like Christ, we pray that the cup will pass by, but like Christ we will accept what God sets before us - opening our hearts to God and allow this process to transform us.
October 17, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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What is the most important thing in your life? What's at the center of your life - that which gives meaning, purpose, and perspective to everything else that you do? The Lord invites us today to focus on him, so that everything we think, say, and do is touched by the grace of Jesus Christ. With God first, our lives become balanced and empowered - allowing us to use resources, relate with others, and engage our lives with conviction and joy!
October 11, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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This 45 minute retreat was given to the Northern Waters Parish Nurse Group on October 9, 2015. The presentation explores a four step process of personal healing and renewal:
By examining four quadrants of human life (physical, intellectual, relational, spiritual) this presentation guides the listener toward personal growth in practical ways.
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We face a dilemma in our world today: we want to say something positive and beautiful about the blessing of marriage, yet we also know first hand the pain and awkwardness of divorce. Two words from the example of Jesus can guide us - Connect & Help.
October 3, 2015 - St. Anthony, Superior WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Jealousy and Greed (like most vices) can easily grow in our souls...unless we are constantly vigilant to starve them out and feed on God's grace. Joshua, John, and the community of James all needed to be reminded, and they will take these lessons to heart. May we do the same.
September 26, 2015 - St. Anthony Church - Superior, WI
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All of us face moments of difficult, trial, and temptation. In these moments we are tested, and as we face our challenges we discover meaning and purpose for our lives as we call upon the help of heaven and earth for the help we need.
September 20, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King
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Where do we find the strength to keep going when life tries to knock us off course?
Yes! We can walk the walk...with a little help from on earth and in Heaven.
September 12, 2015 - St. Anthony Church - Superior
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Illness shows no partiality: young & old, rich & poor, male and female, regardless of race, creed or education. Yet in the midst of human illness we find Jesus meeting people in the diversity of their needs with an encounter that leads to healing and grace. The Letter of James reminds us that we, too, are called to show no partiality; rather, we reach out to those before us as fellow children of God. May the Lord strengthen us in Prayer, Word, and Sacrament to be renewed with the grace of Jesus Christ - empowering us to engage one another with healing and hospitality.
September 6, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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In football, trick plays are sometimes used to fake out an opponent with misdirection - focusing on something unimportant while the play is happening somewhere else. Life works the same way: it is easy to spend our time and resources on trivial matters and miss out on critical issues.
The Lord points this out in the Gospel today, inviting us to concentrate on the battle within our hearts. Here are three things to consider:
Through regular use we strengthen our hearts and focus our lives on important things, asking the Lord for the help and guidance we need to conquer our daily battles.
August 30, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Life is difficult. In the midst of our struggle to make good choices and carry out challenging tasks, we call upon God for the help we need. As we encounter Jesus Christ in Holy Communion to be strengthened for the burdens of life, we pray for Wisdom to choose wisely and Courage to carry it out.
August 23, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
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Family dinners - be they big or small - touch our hearts in a number of ways:
The same is true when we come to the Lord's table at every Mass. We are nourished with Christ's Body & Blood. We are united as the People of God - as brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends. We are empowered to go forth, touching the hearts of those we meet with the grace and peace of Jesus Christ.
May our reception of Holy Communion feed our souls, foster unity, and empower us to live our lives for the Lord!
August 16, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Every breath we take is sustained by the will of God. Our dependence upon the Almighty can help us in two key ways:
In our need we draw strength from the Bread of Life - who gives us what we need to face each day!
August 9, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Have you ever "wanted" something - thinking that if you only had this one thing you would be...happy, fulfilled, and free of care? There are many good (and some not so good) things that we can want, but none of them will completely satisfy us. We are left restless, longing for something at the center of our our hearts. We know that nothing in this world will satisfy us for a simple reason:
Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life."
The Lord knows us, loves us, died and rose for us, and longs for us to be united in his Sacred Heart. Christ comes to us - sharing his Body and Blood - that we might never hunger and thirst again. When we draw near to the altar, may our "Amen" resound with a desire to unite our hearts to Jesus Christ - the one who knows our wants, but responds to our needs.
August 1, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI
Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com
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Thanks to all who have checked out my website and listened to Catholic Inspiration! I am grateful for the opportunity I have as a parish priest and touched by the responses I have received over the last couple of years. God bless you!
September 27, 2016 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI
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