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A Roman centurion reveals a profound faith in Jesus that echoes in our response at every Mass to this very day. (Lectionary #175) December 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's take a look at some of the themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #4) December 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Advent offers us a profound opportunity to change our spiritual perspective when we open our hearts to silence and personal reflection. (Lectionary #1) November 29, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus urges his disciples to avoid certain temptations and pray for the strength to remain vigilant in tough times. (Lectionary #508) November 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Using an example from nature, Jesus exhorts his disciples to see clearly the signs of the times and respond with faithfulness to God. (Lectionary #507) November 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
On this Thanksgiving Day we pause to count our blessings and direct our gratitude toward God, others, and the simple joys that enrich our daily lives. (Lectionary #943-947) November 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord makes it clear that there will be tough times in our spiritual lives, reminding us to lean into our faith when the going gets rough. (Lectionary #505) November 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Book of Daniel and the Gospel of Luke both reveal the changing aspects of life, inviting us to turn to the Lord for strength and guidance. (Lectionary #504) November 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #1) November 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Seeing the example of a poor widow, Jesus teaches that it is not the amount we give but the amount of the sacrifice we make that matters in the sight of heaven. (Lectionary #503) November 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
May the response of Christ our King to the good thief be applied to us as well, "Today you will be with me in paradise!" (Lectionary #162) November 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus responds to the Sadducees about the resurrection, offering insight into marriage and citing Moses before God in the burning bush. (Lectionary #502) November 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus drives out the sellers in the market area, citing the prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah. (Lectionary #501) November 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus arrives in the city of Jerusalem, and he weeps over its impending destruction. (Lectionary #500) November 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a sobering parable, reminding us that our life is a precious gift from God that must not be wasted. (Lectionary #499) November 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Zacchaeus risks his ego and climbs a tree to see Jesus, revealing his change of heart and desire for God. (Lectionary #498) November 18, 2025 - 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 Solemnity of Christ the King. (Lectionary #162) November 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus asks a blind man what he wants, and the Lord immediately heals his sight when the blind man responds that he wants to see. (Lectionary #497) November 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers his disciples sound spiritual guidance in the face of fears about the end of the world. (Lectionary #159) November 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a parable to underscore the crucial need to pray with regularity and conviction. (Lectionary #496) November 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers the examples of Noah and Lot, teaching his disciples that our response to God is a matter of eternal live and death. (Lectionary #495) November 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God and exhorts us not to chase after false prophets. (Lectionary #494) November 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
A healed leper, no longer cut off from community, praises and thanks God as he draws near to Jesus. (Lectionary #493) November 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
All that we have comes from God, and thus with grateful hearts we serve the Lord with all our might. (Lectionary #492) November 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord recognizes the reality of sin and encourages us to repent and rebuke it in our hearts, striving to forgive one another whenever possible. (Lectionary #491) November 10, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #159) November 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Paul reminds the people of Corinth that they are God's building where the Holy Spirit dwells and Jesus Christ is the sure foundation. (Lectionary #671) November 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord teaches his disciples to use earthly resources with the wisdom of heaven. (Lectionary #490) November 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord offers a parable that invites us to be prepared for the urgent moments that confront us in our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #489) November 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
In response to comments from the Pharisees, Jesus offers two parables that underscore how God seeks us out when we are lost and invites us to repent. (Lectionary #488) November 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus makes it clear about the true cost of being his disciple, offering a couple of parables to underscore what is at stake in our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #487) November 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a parable about an invitation to a banquet, prompting us to consider how we will respond to the Lord's call to follow him today. (Lectionary #486) November 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus challenges us to welcome to our table those who cannot repay us, for heaven smiles when share our blessings with one another. (Lectionary #485) November 3, 2025 - 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 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. (Lectionary #671) November 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
We commend our beloved dead to the mercy of God, praying for the repose of their souls and mindful that we embrace the precious gift of life, for one day we will join their ranks. (Lectionary #668) November 1, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
On this feast of All Saints (which is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year,) we remember that we are blessed in the highs and lows of life when we are closely connected to Christ. (Lectionary #667) November 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus speaks to the scholars and Pharisees, reminding them to keep first things first when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. (Lectionary #483) October 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Speaking to the Pharisees, Jesus reflects on his saving work to be accomplished in Jerusalem. (Lectionary #482) October 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord challenges us to strive to enter through the narrow gate. (Lectionary #481) October 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
After his night vigil in prayer, the Lord calls forth by name from his disciples twelve Apostles to carry out his work. (Lectionary #666) October 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. October 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus liberates a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit for eighteen years on the sabbath. (Lectionary #479) October 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a parable, revealing an insight into a compelling and powerful prayer. (Lectionary #150) October 25, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus exhorts his disciples to repent, and then he offers a parable that encourages us to become spiritually fruitful. (Lectionary #478) October 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Just as we recognize the signs in nature to discern the weather, so too, we discern God's presence in our lives and adjust our spiritual lives accordingly. (Lectionary #477) October 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus speaks of the fire he brings to the earth as he approaches his baptism, inviting us to embrace the flame of faith to purify our hearts and be ready to stand with Christ. (Lectionary #476) October 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord challenges to recognize our blessings and live them with conviction. (Lectionary #475) October 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Lord reminds us to vigilant and ready to respond whenever God knocks on the door of our hearts. (Lectionary #474) October 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
A comment from the crowd prompts Jesus to challenge his disciples to guard against all forms of greed. (Lectionary #473) October 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #150) October 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com