Catholic Inspiration

Catholic Inspiration

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.

Episodes

July 24, 2025 5 mins

The parables of Jesus were offered because the people were not ready to receive him, reminding us that we who are blessed with the gift of faith are invited to respond to Christ with swift action. (Lectionary #398)

July 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus offers a parable about a sower of seeds, revealing how different types of soil lead to vastly different outcomes. (Lectionary #397)

July 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and encounters the Risen Lord, who commissions her to go to the Apostles and proclaim the Good News. (Lectionary #603)

July 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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When asked to give a sign to the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus cites the prophet Jonah and calls us to repent of our sins. (Lectionary #395)

July 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #111)

July 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The interaction between Martha, Mary, and Jesus reminds us of the crucial need to maintain our daily prayer to keep Christ at the center of our lives. (Lectionary #108)

July 19, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

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Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah, revealing how he fulfils salvation history and gives the world the hope of salvation. (Lectionary #394)

July 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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As Jesus reveals that he is Lord of the sabbath, we acknowledge that he is the Lord of our lives. (Lectionary #393)

July 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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In our labor and exhaustion we find rest from all our cares when we draw near to Jesus. (Lectionary #392)

July 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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We encounter the love of God when we are open and present in the moment like a little child.  (Lectionary #391)

July 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus reproaches three towns that did not repent after his preaching, urging us to take an honest, humble look into our hearts and repent of the sins that we discover. (Lectionary #390)

July 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus prepares the apostles for the conflict that they will experience in ministry, reminding us that in our real moments of conflict we turn to Christ for the strength we need. (Lectionary #389)

July 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #108)

July 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The parable of the Good Samaritan answers the question, "Who is my neighbor?" (Lectionary #105)

July 12, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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July 12, 2025 5 mins

Jesus exhorts his apostles "do not be afraid," inviting us to discern the fears in our hearts as we cast them out with our faith in Christ. (Lectionary #388)

July 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus speaks bluntly about the persecutions and struggles his disciples will face, yet he consoles them by saying that the Holy Spirit will direct their words when they are put to the test. (Lectionary #387)

July 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Joseph, now the second most powerful man in Egypt, confronts his brothers who sold him into slavery with forgiveness and compassion. (Lectionary #386)

July 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles by name, empowering and sending them to carry out his mission. (Lectionary #385)

July 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The example of the earthly ministry of Jesus reveals both what the Lord does and how he does it, inspiring us to put his model into our personal practice. (Lectionary #384)

July 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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July 7, 2025 6 mins

Jesus heals two women, reminding us to pray with fervent faith for healing all afflicted in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #383)

July 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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