Catholic Inspiration

Lazarus, brought back to life by Jesus, is given a second chance - a gift - to live his life.  His example reminds us that every day is a gift from the Lord to share our lives with joy and power. April 6, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts, go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

Thirst is a common experience of human life.  We need water, and we have all experienced the physical sensation that tells us what we need: to live to thrive to be alive The same is true for our souls, when we feel the thirst - the longing - for something in our hearts.  In our need Jesus Christ comes to us - with the living water that restores us to life. March 23, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts, go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes.

A test determines the extent and limit of our ability, knowledge, and power.  Tests reveal our strengths and weaknesses - showing us parts of our lives that we might not otherwise notice. Temptation, like testing, uncovers those parts of our hearts where we our vulnerable. The weaknesses of Adam & Eve are redeemed by the Lord, who faced his three temptations and triumphed over them.  May we turn to Christ and draw strength, that even when we are tempted, we can trust in his grace. March 9, 2014 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts, go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes. or www.threegreatthings.libsyn.com

Parents and teachers form children by the direction of rules and guidelines.  There are some things we tell our kids to do (or not do) so that they can flourish and grow.   The Lord does the same thing for us by setting precepts and commandments to help us find our way through life. March 12, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes. or www.threegreatthings.libsyn.com

Forgiveness is one of those great teachings of Jesus that is easy to hear and hard to do.  Yet when we say "I'm sorry" and "I forgive you" the grace and peace of Christ flows into our hearts.  God forgives us, and the Lord invites us to embrace this reality in our daily lives with one another.   March 10, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes. or www.threegreatthings.libsyn.com

God keeps speaking to us, and we have a daily opportunity to listen and take the message to heart.  A couple of points to remember: Sometimes we are biased toward the message Sometimes we are biased toward the messenger May we listen to the Lord - and allow both the message and the messager to touch us and help us grow. March 9, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes. or www.threegreatthings.libsyn.com

We have all encountered "stuff" in our lives.  Over time we can find in our closets, garages, and attics that the stuff we have tends to accumulate and multiply.  We are confronted with a simple process: Recycle it Repurpose it Remove it Keep it...and put it to good use The same is true for our hearts!  Over time we discover both good and bad elements that need to be examined and sorted - what needs to stay and what needs to go? May this upcoming mission help us to look to the death and resurrection of Christ for the strength and wisdom we need to cleanse our hearts. March 7, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ Fr. Andrew Ricci studyprayserve.com For more podcasts go to "Catholic Inspiration" in iTunes. or www.threegreatthings.libsyn.com