Catholic Inspiration

When we draw near to the Lord (in the Scriptures, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and Service) we are strengthened in faith and filled with God's grace.  (Lectionary #253) March 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

St. Joseph offers us a vibrant example of a quiet, faithful man who reveals his faith in God by his swift, immediate, and active response to the angel's command.  (Lectionary #543) March 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God's grace. (Lectionary #251) March 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for Palm Sunday. (Lectionary #37, #38) March 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and the fourth presenation about Easter addresses Divine Strength and Hope. Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and the third presenation about Good Friday addresses Sacrifice and Support. Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon

This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and the second presenation about Holy Thursday speaks about Service and Sacrament. Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and this first presentation about Palm Sunday sets the stage for the events to come. Each of these presentations can be heard individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

Like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies in order to bring forth new life, we die to sin and grow in grace to bring forth a spiritual, lifegiving harvest in our souls. (Lectionary #35) March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

In our spiritual battles we take comfort in the words of Psalm 7 as we call upon the Lord for help to face the difficult times in our lives. (Lectionary #249) March 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com    

This response from Psalm 34 brings comfort and hope to our lives in moments of suffering, difficulty, and trial, reminding us that the Lord meets us where we are and gives us the grace we need. (Lectionary #248) March 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This is the fifth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others.  In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we help people answer the question, "Now what do I do?" by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life. March 14, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The readings today reveal a connection from the time of Moses to the revelation of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to learn the legacy of our spiritual history so that we can embrace the fullness of our faith in our daily lives. (Lectionary #247) March 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus speaks about the Father, pointing out the intimate connection between them and the power that the Lord will wield on the day of judgment. (Lectionary #246) March 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus heals a man who has been crippled for 38 years, inviting us to consider where healing needs to occur in our lives and in the lives of those around us. (Lectionary #245) March 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

A royal official comes to Jesus to ask that he heal his son, and his response reveals his faith as he believes and acts on the word of the Lord. (Lectionary #244) March 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes that emerge in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary B - #35) March 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The famous (and often quoted) passage from John's Gospel inspires us to reflect on the awesome magnitude of God's love, inviting us to consider how we will respond to the Lord and one another. (Lectionary, Year B, #32) March 9, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable, teaching that a humble, honest prayer from the heart is heard by God. (Lectionary #242) March 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

We can learn how to fulfill the Lord's command to love God and one another by studying our hearts in those moments when it is easy and difficult to do. (Lectionary #241) March 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com