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Jesus offers his disciples a crucial insight into the power of anger and how it can warp us in the spiritual life. (Lectionary #228) February 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape.  In this 2nd presentation Fr. Andrew discusses some of the key components of the spiritual life for consideration, including Daily Prayer, Sacraments, Scripture, Saints, Study, Virtue, Spiritual Direction, Liturgical Life, and Service. February 26, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus invites his disciples to persist as they follow God above all else. (Lectionary #227) February 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches the crowd that they are called to repentance, just like the sign of Jonah who proclaimed conversion of heart to the people of Nineveh. (Lectionary #226) February 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord teaches his disciples how to pray, underscoring the crucial need to forgive one another if we expect to be forgiven by God. (Lectionary #225) February 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com

Let's explore some of the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #25) February 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches his disciples that every time we care for the needs of the poor, he takes our service as done to him. (Lectionary #224) February 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

We face our temptations with the spiritual tools of our faith and the support of good people in our lives, for united we stand and divided...we fall apart. (Lectionary #22) February 21, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus invites Levi to follow him, and his acceptance reveals how we can respond to the Lord's call today. (Lectionary #222) February 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

This is a six part series where Fr. Andrew discusses how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape.  In this 1st presentation he discusses how we evaluate our lives using external measures found in scripture, sacraments, fellowship, and our conscience. February 19, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus and Isaiah shed light on the spiritual power and application of fasting.  (Lectionary #221) February 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches that all those who wish to follow him must take up their crosses and follow his example. (Lectionary #220) February 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Psalm 51 clearly states our need for God's mercy, inviting us to open our hearts through the classic spiritual disciplines of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. (Lectionary #219) February 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

James teaches us that perseverance in the face of temptation is part of our human journey through life. (Lectionary #336) February 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the powerful themes that surface in the Mass Readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent. February 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Letter of James invites us to consider the trials of life as opportunities to grow in perseverance and faith. (Lectionary 335) February 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As Jesus teaches with authority to his disciples, he invites us to embrace his covenant by looking inward and outward with the spirit of a vibrant faith. (Lectionary #76) February 14, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches and the feeds the people, revealing how he continues to nourish us every time we come to pray at Mass.  (Lectionary #334) February 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus cures a deaf man with a speech impediment as the people give praise to God. (Lectionary #333) February 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

A non-Jewish woman comes to Jesus with a simple and direct request for her daughter's healing. (Lectionary #332) February 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches the crowds that it is what comes out of a person's heart that has the power to defile. (Lectionary #331) February 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

When questioned by the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus admonishes them to attend to God's commandments when they are distracted by lesser traditions. (Lectionary #330) February 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #76) February 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The crowds swarm around Jesus, seeking healing for themselves and their loved ones. (Lectionary #329) February 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord calls us to be salt and light in the world, sharing God's gift of life to make it better in our world. (Lectionary #73) February 7, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord responds to both the needs of the Twelve and the crowds, revealing his compassion, pity, and concern for our souls. (Lectionary #328) February 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The death of John the Baptist offers a stark reminder that following Jesus will come with a cost as we face evil in this life with our faith in Christ that will guide and sustain us to eternal life. (Lectionary #327) February 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus sends out the Twelve with his authority and directs them to rely on God's grace for what they need as they carry out their ministry. (Lectionary #326) February 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus returns to his "native place" and experiences the lack of faith from the people who watched him grow up, causing the Lord to comment how hard it can be to live for the Lord with those who know us well and are unable to accept change. (Lectionary #325) February 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus performs to healing miracles, revealing how faith in the Lord confronts and casts out fear. (Lectionary #324) February 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord we reflect on how we make an offering of our lives for the glory and praise of God. (Lectionary #524) February 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #73) February 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, inspiring us to call upon the Lord as we face our struggles and recognize the blessings God offers along the way. (Lectionary #70) February 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As a violent squall breaks loose on the water, Jesus calms the wind and reveals his power to the disciples as God. (Lectionary #322) January 31, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers two parables, showing how the Kingdom of God flourishes in our hearts and spreads out into the world. (Lectionary #321) January 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a sobering message, showing that how we act toward others will be the measure applied to ourselves. (Lectionary #320) January 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable about seed sown on the ground, inviting us to consider what is the spiritual crop that is growing in our hearts. (Lectionary #319) January 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

When Mary and extended members of the family of Jesus appear, the Lord speaks to his disciples a message of hope that we can become part of his family when we do the will of God. (Lectionary #318) January 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus responds to the scribes and speaks about the reality of evil in our world, inviting us to draw close to the Lord as we face the darkness in our lives. (Lectionary #520/317) January 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Let's take a look at some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #70) January 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Moving to Capernaum at the start of his earthly ministry, Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah and inspires hope in our hearts as we embrace the light of Christ to shine in our lives. (Lectionary #67) January 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Relatives of Jesus claim that he is "out of his mind" and remind us that as we live our faith we may face forces that seek to undermine our life in Christ. (Lectionary #316) January 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus calls forth the twelve apostles by name and sends them out with specific work to do. (Lectionary #315) January 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus heals the desperate crowds, directing us to reflect on the need for his healing in our lives and relationships. (Lectionary #314) January 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

While healing a man with a withered hand, Jesus encounters the Pharisees and confronts the hardness of their hearts...reminding us to look at our own hearts as well. (Lectionary #313) January 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus teaches about the sabbath and offers us an insight into his true identity as Lord. (Lectionary #312) January 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #67) January 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a couple of illustrations that help us understand that as we embrace a new life in Christ we turn away from old practices and embrace new changes in our lives. (Lectionary #311) January 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

John the Baptist points out Jesus to the crowds and declares, "Behold, the Lamb of God!" (Lectionary #64) January 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus calls Levi and then dines with him and the "sinners" that are his friends. (Lectionary #310) January 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com