Catholic Inspiration

Fr. Andrew Ricci

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. read less
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Daily Mass: The testimony offered for Jesus
Today
Daily Mass: The testimony offered for Jesus
Jesus speaks about the sources of testimony about himself: John the Baptist, the works that Christ performs, his heavenly Father, and the Scriptures themselves.  May this testimony foster our faith to follow the Lord with all our heart! March 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The testimony offered for Jesus
Today
Daily Mass: The testimony offered for Jesus
Jesus speaks about the sources of testimony about himself: John the Baptist, the works that Christ performs, his heavenly Father, and the Scriptures themselves.  May this testimony foster our faith to follow the Lord with all our heart! March 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: One day we will all stand before Jesus, the just judge
Yesterday
Daily Mass: One day we will all stand before Jesus, the just judge
Jesus speaks about his profound relationship with his heavenly Father, teaching that he will one day judge all souls in the resurrection that leads either to life or death.  May we embrace our faith in Christ today, preparing ourselves for the moment when we stand before the Lord. March 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus heals a sick man
2d ago
Daily Mass: Jesus heals a sick man
Jesus heals a man who has been ill for 38 years.  With a single word the Lord heals him, revealing his glory as God. March 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Joseph: An example of faithful action and service
3d ago
St. Joseph: An example of faithful action and service
St. Joseph never says a word in the Gospels; rather, he puts his faith in God into concrete action as he  provides a home for Mary and Jesus.  May his example inspire us to put our faith into daily practice. March 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
3d ago
Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
Let's explore some of the themes we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent. March 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
4th Sunday of Lent: Christ cures the blindness of our hearts
4d ago
4th Sunday of Lent: Christ cures the blindness of our hearts
The healing encounter between Jesus and the blind man brings about the gift of sight, followed later by the gift of faith.  We, too, in the darkness of our ignorance and sin, call upon the Lord to foster spiritual sight within our hearts to help us journey through this life to the next. March 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
5d ago
Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
The prayer of the tax collector offers a powerful spiritual insight as we recognize both our sins and the forgiving grace of God. March 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: We follow the commandment to love
6d ago
Daily Mass: We follow the commandment to love
Through his encounter with a scribe, Jesus affirms the two great Commandments to Love.  May we open our hearts to the love of God, so that we can offer that love to the Lord and one another. March 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Come, Holy Spirit! 4th Night: How do we cooperate with the Holy Spirit?
6d ago
Come, Holy Spirit! 4th Night: How do we cooperate with the Holy Spirit?
Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This fourth talk explores how we "plug in" to the Spirit with the assent of our free will and then offer the unique gifts of our lives as fuel for the fire of Spirit to flourish within us. March 16, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus drives out evil
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Daily Mass: Jesus drives out evil
Jesus drives out a demon and then he uses the opportunity to teach about his power to destroy the bondage of evil. March 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus changes us from the inside out
15-03-2023
Daily Mass: Jesus changes us from the inside out
The Lord announces that he fulfills the Law and the Prophets, emphasizing that his commandments are essential for the Kingdom of Heaven.  May we heed his teaching and allow his grace to transform us...from the inside out! March 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Mercy and Forgiveness
14-03-2023
Daily Mass: Mercy and Forgiveness
Jesus offers a parable that highlights the awesome mercy and compassion of God, inspiring us to reach out with forgiveness to one another. March 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Lent
13-03-2023
Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Lent
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent. March 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Living our faith in our native place
13-03-2023
Daily Mass: Living our faith in our native place
As the Jesus addresses the people in his native place of Nazareth, we discover the challenge and opportunity of living our faith among people who believe that they know us best. March 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
3rd Sunday of Lent: The living water of Christ
12-03-2023
3rd Sunday of Lent: The living water of Christ
Jesus offers the "living water" to the Samaritan woman.  This water, capable of destroying the bonds of sin and nourishing our souls for eternal life, transforms our lives and configures our hearts to Christ. March 11, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: God's enduring love for us
11-03-2023
Daily Mass: God's enduring love for us
The parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the extraordinary love of the Father.  This love extends to us, in our weaknesses and sins, reminding us to acknowledge our need for God's grace in our lives today. March 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Cultivating a fruitful life for the Lord
10-03-2023
Daily Mass: Cultivating a fruitful life for the Lord
Jesus directs a stinging parable to the chief priests and elders, exhorting us to cultivate a fruitful life for the Lord. March 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Come, Holy Spirit! 3rd Night: How do we call upon the Holy Spirit for help?
10-03-2023
Come, Holy Spirit! 3rd Night: How do we call upon the Holy Spirit for help?
Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This third talk examines three classic ways we are filled with the Spirit in our lives today. March 9, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: A lesson from the rich man and Lazarus
09-03-2023
Daily Mass: A lesson from the rich man and Lazarus
The parable of the rich man and Lazarus directs disciples today to consider how we might put our knowledge of Jesus Christ into practice, particularly as it applies to repentance. March 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: How will we offer our lives for the Lord?
08-03-2023
Daily Mass: How will we offer our lives for the Lord?
On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks of his suffering, death, and resurrection.  As we follow the Lord today, may we consider how we are called to offer our lives through the sacrifices we make.