Catholic Inspiration

Catholic Inspiration

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.

Episodes

April 24, 2025 8 mins

Both Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of Luke follow a pattern where an amazing event leads to an opportunity to show how God has worked in our past so that we can live in the present as faithful witnesses for Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #264)

April 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

 

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In the Acts of the Apostles a crippled man begging for alms gets far more than he asks for from Peter and John as he is healed in the name of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #263)

April 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Both Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John reveal how the Risen Lord directs us to holy action that transforms our lives and reaches out to others. (Lectionary #262)

April 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Filled with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, Peter's speech reveals our faith and witness to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #261)

April 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Let's explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #45)

April 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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In the light of the Risen Lord we rejoice in the new hope we have in our restored relationships with God and one another. (Lectionary #42)

April 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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April 19, 2025 6 mins

In the darkness of this holy night we wait in vigil with the whole Church as the Risen Lord Jesus triumphs over sin and death. (Lectionary #41)

April 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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April 18, 2025 8 mins

For all the pain and agony, the darkness and despair, we dare to call this day "Good" because Jesus Christ took our place and died on the Cross for our sins. (Lectionary #40)

April 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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April 17, 2025 6 mins

We are nourished with the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus, instituted at the Last Supper, so that we may humbly serve one another in the name of Christ. (Lectionary #39)

April 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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As Judas betrays Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, we reflect on those times when we have sinned and ask the Lord for pardon and forgiveness. (Lectionary #259)

April 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus recognizes how sin has enslaved Judas in the darkness, reminding us that God knows our sins and desires to cast them out by light of grace. (Lectionary #258)

April 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The Gospel of John reveals how Judas was a thief who stole from the money bag, and his particular temptation reminds us to acknowledge our own "weak spots" so that we can guard against falling into sin. (Lectionary #257)

April 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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April 14, 2025 11 mins

Let's review some of the main themes in the Mass readings for Easter Day. (Lectionary #42)

April 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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April 13, 2025 7 mins

The Passion of the Lord is proclaimed within the shadow of the Cross, where we discover how love, sacrifice, and humility shape our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.  (Lectionary #37/38)

April 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Following the miracle of Lazarus, the crowds follow Jesus and the Sanhedrin plots to kill him. (Lectionary #256)

April 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Psalm 18 affirms both the real struggle of life and the supreme strength of God, empowering us to engage our challenges with the Lord's help. (Lectionary #255)

April 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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In this final installment of the six-part Lenten series, Carry Your Cross, Fr. Andrew relates Matthew 16:13-28 to Philippians 2:1-11, showing how we follow the example of Christ and "empty ourselves" as we make a life-giving offering to the Lord. 

April 10, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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God's covenant with the people throughout salvation history finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, inviting us to uncover the treasure of our history to live our present reality with vibrant faith. (Lectionary #254)

April 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

 

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As Jesus continues speaking to the crowds, he teaches how his word is a truth that offers freedom from sin. (Lectionary #253)

April 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

 

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April 8, 2025 7 mins

Speaking to the Jewish crowds, Jesus proclaims that he is I AM, God present before time itself who will be recognized in the great saving work that takes place on the Cross. (Lectionary #252)

April 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

 

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