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

October 8, 2025 6 mins

Jesus teaches the Lord's Prayer to his disciples in the Gospel of Luke. (Lectionary #463)

October 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus responds with deep friendship to both Mary and Martha. (Lectionary #462)

October 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus offers the parable of the Good Samaritan to remind us that we are called to care for all people with compassion. (Lectionary #461)

October 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 28th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #144)

October 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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The Second Letter to Timothy and the Gospel of Luke instruct us about two crucial elements of our faith: we start small and keep feeding the flame! (Lectionary #141)

October 4, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI

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October 4, 2025 6 mins

The 72 disciples return rejoicing at the power of the name of Jesus. (Lectionary #460)

October 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus offers a stern warning to the villages of Capernaum, Bethsaida, and Chorazin, reminding us that there are real consequences for the choices of our lives. (Lectionary #459)

October 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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On this feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, we call upon the heavenly help that God provides "to light and guard, to rule and guide" as we journey through this life. (Lectionary #458/650)

October 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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As people seek to follow Jesus, the Lord makes it clear that we will make great sacrifices as we place Christ at the center of our lives. (Lectionary #457)

October 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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After Jesus is rejected by a Samaritan town, the Lord rebukes James and John when they call for a violent response. (Lectionary #456)

September 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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On this feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we are inspired to fight our spiritual battles with the help of the angels who cast out Satan who was defeated by the Blood of the Lamb of God. (Lectionary #647)

September 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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September 29, 2025 9 mins

Let's review some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #141)

September 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus speaks a parable to the Pharisees about a rich man and a poor man named Lazarus, reminding us that we have been blessed with all the resources that we need to journey from this life to the next. (Lectionary #138)

September 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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As Jesus speaks again of his approaching Passion, the fear of the disciples reveals those moments when we are afraid, and it challenges us to embrace our faith in Christ for the strength we need. (Lectionary #454)

September 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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When asked by Jesus, Peter declares that he is "the Christ of God," and the Lord reveals the first prophecy of his Passion. (Lectionary #453)

September 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Herod the tetrarch is perplexed over the rumors about who is Jesus. (Lectionary #452)

September 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus empowers the Twelve to go out and follow his example, teaching, healing, driving out demons, and proclaiming the Kingdom of God.  Get ready...we're next! (Lectionary #451)

September 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus draws us into his family when we respond to the Word of God and put it into practice. (Lectionary #450)

September 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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Jesus offers a parable, inviting us to let the light of his Good News shine out in what we say and do. (Lectionary #449)

September 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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September 22, 2025 11 mins

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 26th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #138)

September 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI

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