Fr. Andrew Ricci, a priest of the Diocese of Superior, offers inspirational podcasts of homilies and talks given from a variety of pastoral settings. Fr. Andrew is currently the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI. His website - Three Great Things - is found at www.studypray…
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Jesus uses the example of trees to help the disciples recognize the signs of the times and respond accordingly. (Lectionary #507) December 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Peter, Andrew, James, and John swiftly and decisively respond to the Lord's invitation, and their example inspires us to do the same in our lives today. (Lectionary #684) November 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
In a sobering discussion about the challenges of life, Jesus offers hope that he will give us what we need when we need it. (Lectionary #505) November 29, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord offers sound spiritual guidance regarding questions about the end times. (Lectionary #504) November 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Seeing the offering of a poor widow, Jesus offers a spiritual insight that can guide our stewardship of the wealth entrusted to us. (Lectionary #503) November 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the main themes in our Mass Readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. (Year B, Lectionary #2) November 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
On this feast of Christ the King, we acknowledge Jesus as the just judge before whom we will one day stand. May we pause to reflect on the story of our life, making the necessary changes to insure it will be acceptable to the Lord when the last chapter on earth is finished. (Lectionary #160) November 25, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 9 offers an insight regarding how we engage our faith in every aspect of our lives. (Lectionary #502) November 25, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Citing the prophet Isaiah, Jesus exhorts the people to maintain a house of prayer for their worship and encounter with God. (Lectionary #501) November 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Whether we are alone or in a group, may this Thanksgiving Day be a time to count our blessings and acknowledge the Lord as the source of them all. November 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Psalm response invites us to turn to the Lord in our spiritual battle as we engage our faith in the context of the demands of daily life. November 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com Lectionary #499
Climbing a sycamore tree, Zacchaeus reveals the courage to stand out (and even attract hostility) in order to see the Lord. November 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci
Jesus asks a blind man, "What do you want me to do for you?" prompting us to explore our hearts and discern the help we seek from the Lord today. November 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the Feast of Christ the King. November 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Gospel reading consoles and challenges us to live the unique blessing of our lives with conviction. November 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord offers a parable about the necessity to pray always and never grow weary. November 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 19 directs us to look up into the sky and take in the immense majesty of the heavens, reminding us to humbly acknowledge God's hand at work in all of creation. November 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Speaking to the Pharisees and then his disciples, Jesus teaches about how we can understand the Kingdom of God as we make our way through this world. November 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The thankful response of the healed Samaritan leper reveals the power of gratitude to enrich our spiritual lives and help us engage our faith in the context of daily life. November 15, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Commonly read at funerals, this passage from the Book of Wisdom reminds us that when we place our lives in God's hands, we are purified and refined through adversity. November 14, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 139 reminds us that we are known and loved by God, who leads and guides us. Our task? To follow with full and open hearts! November 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year. November 13, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a parable, inviting us to ponder on our spiritual preparations and challenging us to be ready, awake and vigilant for the Lord. November 12, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Following up from yesterday's parable, Jesus offers practical insights regarding our use of money in the context of our faith in God. November 11, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a parable about a dishonest steward, inviting us to consider our priorities and responsibilities as we navigate our lives in the world. November 10, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
On this Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - the Cathedral of Rome - we hear from St. Paul how we are all temples of the Spirit of God. November 9, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul discusses how the commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself" is the fulfillment of the law. Novmeber 8, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul offers a heart felt exhortation, inviting us to use our gifts and talents in a faithful and loving way. November 7, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
At a dinner Jesus teaches how we give freely, without thought of being paid back. November 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year. November 6, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord reveals that we practice what we preach through our humble service toward one another, inviting us to see in our daily lives countless opportunities to put our faith into action. November 4, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord uses a parable in the context of a dinner to teach a lesson about cultivating a humble heart. November 4, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul expresses his profound grief that his own people have not embraced Jesus as the messiah who fulfills salvation history. November 3, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
As we remember the Faithful Departed on this All Souls Day, we humbly pray for all our loved ones who have gone before us, entrusting them to the mercy and compassion of God. November 2, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
On this Solemnity of All Saints, we unite our prayers to those who have gone before us in faith, drawing hope and inspiration in their help as we fight our spiritual battle here on earth. November 1, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers the examples of a mustard seed and yeast to show how the Kingdom of God flourishes over time, starting small and becoming something extraordinary. October 31, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul teaches that through the Holy Spirit we become adopted children of God as we configure our lives to the suffering and glory of Jesus Christ. October 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year. October 30, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The two Great Commandments to love God and love our neighbor can be summed up in the Cross, where Jesus models the depth and breadth of love as our example and guide. October 28, 2023 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
As Christ called the Apostles by name, the Lord calls us to continue their work through our efforts today to proclaim the Kingdom of God. October 28, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul reminds us that the spiritual battle involves our awareness of both good and evil in our lives, requiring us to turn to the Lord when we are beset by sin. October 27, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul proclaims that "the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord," inspiring us to embrace God's precious gift of salvation. October 26, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Paul reminds us in the Letter to the Romans that we who were once enslaved to sin are now slaves to God through faith in Jesus Christ. October 25, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Using a parable, Jesus exhorts his disciples to be ready, vigilant, and prepared for the the coming and arrival of the Master. October 24, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord offers a parable to help the disciples guard against all forms of greed, reminding them that life does not consist of possessions. October 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's explore some of the themes that emerge in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year. October 23, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
As the Lord sidesteps a trap, he offers an insight regarding how his disciples are in the world, but not of the world. October 21, 2023 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus makes it clear to his disciples that those who acknowledge him on earth will be acknowledged before the angels of God. October 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 32 offers us hope as we acknowledge our sins and turn to the Lord for the grace and strength we need. October 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
St. Paul offers a humility check to insure that we see our situation clearly and without bias, and then he points out God's solution: faith in Jesus Christ! October 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
On this Feast of St. Luke, we acknowledge our need to receive the message of the Evangelists so that we can be evangelists in the world - announcing to others the Good News of Jesus. October 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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