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Zechariah offers his canticle of praise, inspiring us to count our blessings and thank the Lord for gift of life and faith as we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #200) December 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Given a new and different name from his family, the birth of John the Baptist reveals God's hand at work in salvation history to do something extraordinary in preparation for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #199) December 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Both Mary and Hannah offer praise and thanksgiving to God, inviting us in these last days of Advent to count our blessings and offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #198) December 22, 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 feast of the Holy Family. (Lectionary #17) December 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The example of St. Joseph in the Gospel of Matthew inspires us to cultivate our spiritual lives so that we might have the direction and strength we need to journey through our world. (Lectionary #10) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 24 directs us to open our hearts and receive the king of glory into our lives. (Lectionary #196) December 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The encounter between Zechariah and the angel Gabriel reveals God's Good News and invites us to welcome this message with joyful and open hearts. (Lectionary #195) December 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 72 inspires us to call upon the Lord for the grace to promote God's justice and peace in our daily lives. (Lectionary #194) December 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Matthew reveals the Israelite lineage of Jesus, reminding us that God works in the messiness of life and invites us to grow in faith. (Lectionary #193) December 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers a parable to the chief priests and elders, challenging them to repent and turn to God. (Lectionary #188) December 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 25 invites us to seek out the Lord for life-long learning and instruction. (Lectionary #187) December 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Let's explore the themes in the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #10) December 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Responding to a question from John the Baptist, Jesus references a prophecy from Isaiah with the works of his earthly ministry and reveals his identity as the messiah. (Lectionary #7) December 13, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Psalm 80 invites us to turn to the Lord and gaze into the eyes of compassion, mercy, and salvation. (Lectionary #186) December 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Mary's example of faith inspires us to follow her example and magnify the Lord by our words and actions in the world today. (Lectionary #690A) December 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus speaks to the crowds about John the Baptist in the context of salvation history. (Lectionary #184) December 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers us a consolation and peace that we cannot find anywhere else in the world. (Lectionary #183) December 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus offers an illustration that reveals the desire of our Heavenly Father to see us rescued and restored to life. (Lectionary #182) December 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Mary's response to the angel Gabriel inspires us to reaffirm each day our desire to say yes to God. (Lectionary #689) December 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Here are some of the themes in the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary #7) December 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
John the Baptist calls the people to repent and acknowledge their sins as he prepares the way of the Lord. (Lectionary #4) December 6, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
This is the second presentation at the Advent Retreat "Welcoming the Light of Christ in our lives" given at St. William Catholic Church on December 6, 2025. Fr. Andrew discusses the many spiritual tools that foster our faith, inviting us to discern what we need at this moment in time. 2nd Talk - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
This is the third presentation at the Advent Retreat "Welcoming the Light of Christ in our lives" given at St. William Catholic Church on December 6, 2025. Fr. Andrew addresses the darkness in our lives, inviting us to draw near to the Light of Christ and confront the evil we perceive. 3rd Talk - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
This is the fourth presentation at the Advent Retreat "Welcoming the Light of Christ into our lives" given at St. William Catholic Church on December 6, 2025. Fr. Andrew reflects on how we share the light of Christ in the unique context of our personal discipleship. 4th Talk - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Observing the needs of the crowd, the heart of Jesus is filled with pity as he ministers to them and empowers the Twelve to do the same. (Lectionary #180) December 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Two blind men call Jesus by a messianic title, and Christ restores their sight with a healing miracle. (Lectionary #179) December 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus invites us to both listen and act to his words, reminding us that when we are close to him we have the strength to face the storms of life. (Lectionary #178) December 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Jesus heals the crowds that come to him, and then he feeds them after blessing a few loaves and some fish. (Lectionary #177) December 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Rejoicing in the Holy Spirit, Jesus praises the Father and reminds us that we are blessed in what we have seen and heard of God's revelation in the world. (Lectionary #176) December 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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
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
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
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