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| Daily Mass: The Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath | 06 sept. 2025 | 00:07:28 | |
Confronted by the Pharisees, Jesus cites the example of King David and then proclaims that "the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath." (Lectionary #436) September 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Come with joy into the presence of the Lord | 05 sept. 2025 | 00:06:02 | |
Psalm 100 invites us to dispose ourselves with joyful hearts and unite our lives to the Lord. (Lectionary #435) September 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: A fishing story with Jesus and Peter | 04 sept. 2025 | 00:06:02 | |
Jesus boards Peter's boat, preaches to crowds, and begins a fishing story that will change Peter's life forever. (Lectionary #434) September 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Jesus heals, drives out demons, and proclaims the Good News | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:05:33 | |
Crowds gather in Capernaum as Jesus heals, drives out demons, and proclaims the Good News of the Kingdom of God. (Lectionary #433) September 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Jesus reveals his power and authority | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:05:33 | |
Jesus, speaking with power and authority, drives out a demon who recognizes him as the Holy One of God. (Lectionary #432) September 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Christ is our hope and our strength | 01 sept. 2025 | 00:05:28 | |
The First Letter to the Thessalonians offers us hope that our journey from death to eternal life is sustained through the saving work of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #431) September 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Study, Pray, Serve: 23rd Sunday of the Year | 01 sept. 2025 | 00:10:17 | |
Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 23rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #129) September 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| 22nd Sunday of the Year: We cultivate humble hearts | 31 août 2025 | 00:07:34 | |
Jesus offers a parable, exhorting us to cultivate humility before God and one another. (Lectionary #126) August 30, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: How will we live the gift of our lives? | 30 août 2025 | 00:07:37 | |
Jesus offers a parable that challenges us to live the gift of our lives with all the intensity and ingenuity we can apply to our own unique circumstances. (Lectionary #430) August 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: The passion of John the Baptist | 29 août 2025 | 00:06:31 | |
The death of John the Baptist reveals the wickedness of our world, reminding us to hold fast to our faith in Christ when we encounter the stark reality of evil in our lives. (Lectionary #429/634) August 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Stay awake! We are prepared to engage our faith at all times | 28 août 2025 | 00:05:54 | |
Jesus urges us to stay alert and prepared as we follow the Lord through the uncertainties of life. (Lectionary #428) August 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: The Lord searches and knows our hearts | 27 août 2025 | 00:05:50 | |
Psalm 139 reveals our transparency before God, inviting us to acknowledge our faults and call upon the Lord for the strength, grace, and forgiveness we need. (Lectionary #427) August 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We give witness to Christ with bold speech and tender hearts | 26 août 2025 | 00:06:09 | |
Paul reminds us that we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through clear and godly speech that is highlighted by the gentle compassion of our hearts. (Lectionary #426) August 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Chosen by God, we respond to the gift of faith | 25 août 2025 | 00:06:09 | |
We embrace the gift of faith and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ by what we say and do. (Lectionary #425) August 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Study, Pray, Serve: 22nd Sunday of the Year | 25 août 2025 | 00:10:05 | |
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 22nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #126) August 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| 21st Sunday of the Year: We come to know Christ through prayer, sacrament, and service | 24 août 2025 | 00:09:26 | |
Jesus teaches a hard lesson that it is not enough to know merely facts about him; a true relationship demands that we spend time and effort to encounter the Lord in this life so that we can be with him forever in heaven. (Lectionary #123) August 24, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We follow Christ through humble service | 23 août 2025 | 00:06:26 | |
Jesus invites us to serve one another with a humble heart. (Lectionary #424) August 23, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: The great commandments of love | 22 août 2025 | 00:05:58 | |
Jesus teaches that the greatest commandments are about love of God and one another. (Lectionary #423) August 22, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will | 21 août 2025 | 00:07:32 | |
In light of the parable that Jesus offers to the Pharisees and elders of the people, we are invited to come before the Lord with an open and generous heart. (Lectionary #422) August 21, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: It's never too late to turn to the Lord in the course of our lives | 20 août 2025 | 00:07:18 | |
Jesus offers a parable to his disciples, revealing God's generous invitation to seek the Kingdom of Heaven throughout the course of our lives. (Lectionary #421) August 20, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We are God's stewards, using our resources wisely and well | 19 août 2025 | 00:06:06 | |
Like good stewards, we use the resources entrusted to us by God with all the wisdom we possess. (Lectionary #420) August 19, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We detach from our possessions and attach our hearts to Christ | 18 août 2025 | 00:06:42 | |
Following Jesus requires that we detach from our possessions and like a good steward use wisely the resources we have been given until God wants them back. Mass Readings - Monday of the 20th Week of the Year (#419) August 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Study, Pray, Serve: 21st Sunday of the Year | 18 août 2025 | 00:09:04 | |
Let's review some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #123) August 18, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| 20th Sunday of the Year: The fire of faith refines our hearts | 17 août 2025 | 00:08:01 | |
The Lord sets the earth on fire, causing division that separates the impurities both within our hearts and throughout our relationships. (Lectionary #120) August 16, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We bring our children to Christ | 16 août 2025 | 00:06:10 | |
Jesus encourages us to bring our children to him, removing any and all obstacles that prevent our kids from an encounter with Christ. (Lectionary #418) August 16, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 15 août 2025 | 00:05:56 | |
Mary's proclamation of praise inspires us to rejoice in the saving power of God at work in our lives. (Lectionary #622) August 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Forgiveness is a way of life | 14 août 2025 | 00:07:47 | |
Forgiveness is a way of life that shapes how we engage our faith to help us reconcile with one another. (Lectionary #416) August 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We confront conflict with our faith in Christ | 13 août 2025 | 00:07:28 | |
The Lord offers his disciples a practical path to engage conflict and reconcile with one another. (Lectionary #415) August 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We come before the Lord with the openness of a child | 12 août 2025 | 00:06:12 | |
Jesus encourages his disciples to be humble and open like little children, receptive to the love that God offers us all. (Lectionary #414) August 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides us through moments of grief | 11 août 2025 | 00:06:19 | |
Jesus speaks of his coming Passion on the Cross, and his disciples are overwhelmed with grief. (Lectionary #413) August 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Study, Pray, Serve: 20th Sunday of the Year | 11 août 2025 | 00:10:11 | |
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 20th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #120) August 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| 19th Sunday of the Year: We are stewards, entrusted by God with the blessings of life | 10 août 2025 | 00:10:17 | |
The Lord offers a parable that reveals the sober truth that we are stewards of the gift of our lives, challenging us to engage honesty, gratitude, and the Fruits of the Spirit to direct the unique blessings we have received from God. (Lectionary #117) August 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: In the face of hardship, we nurture our faith in Christ | 09 août 2025 | 00:06:15 | |
Jesus exhorts the disciples to nurture their faith, pointing out that with faith the size of a mustard seed they can move mountains. (Lectionary #412) August 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We carry our crosses and follow Christ | 08 août 2025 | 00:07:11 | |
Speaking with pointed language, the Lord directs us to take up our crosses and follow him. (Lectionary #411) August 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Firm on the rock of faith, we face the storms of life | 07 août 2025 | 00:07:31 | |
The suffering and triumph of Christ strengthens the Church, built on the rock that is St. Peter, to face the challenges of hell itself as we travel through life. (Lectionary #410) August 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| The Transfiguration of the Lord | 06 août 2025 | 00:06:12 | |
The Transfiguration of the Lord invites us to take to heart the Father's command, "This is my chosen Son; listen to him!" (Lectionary #614) August 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We face our fears with faith in Christ | 05 août 2025 | 00:07:17 | |
Walking on water, Peter drowns in his own fear until he calls upon the Lord Jesus to save him. (Lectionary #408) August 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We configure our hearts to the example of Christ | 04 août 2025 | 00:07:41 | |
Moved with pity, Jesus ministers to the crowds even as his own heart is filled with sorrow at the death of John the Baptist. (Lectionary #407) August 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Study, Pray, Serve: 19th Sunday of the Year | 04 août 2025 | 00:13:25 | |
Here are some of the themes that we discern in Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #117) August 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| 18th Sunday of the Year: If the Lord calls us tonight, are we ready? | 03 août 2025 | 00:07:45 | |
Jesus offers a parable, reminding us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven and ready to let go of earthly things in a moment's notice. (Lectionary #114) August 2, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: The cruel fate of John the Baptist | 02 août 2025 | 00:07:22 | |
The death of John the Baptist reveals the cruelty, evil, and wickedness present in the world, reminding us to call upon the Lord to both stand up against it and cast it out of our hearts. (Lectionary #406) August 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: What's keeping us from Christ? | 01 août 2025 | 00:06:06 | |
Jesus is rejected by the people of his home town of Nazareth because their personal bias fosters a lack of faith. (Lectionary #405) August 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Our actions on earth have eternal consequences | 31 juil. 2025 | 00:05:40 | |
The Lord reminds us that our actions here on earth have eternal consequences that will determine our presence in the Kingdom of heaven. (Lectionary #404) July 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We seek the Kingdom of heaven above all else | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:06:15 | |
Jesus offers two examples that reveal how the Kingdom of heaven is more precious than anything else here on earth. (Lectonary #403) July 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: We draw near to Christ as our friend and savior | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:07:34 | |
Martha affirms her deep friendship with Jesus and professes that he is the Son of God, inspiring us to grow ever closer to Christ as both savior and friend. (Lectionary #402/607) July 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Our faith starts small and proceeds with slow and steady growth | 28 juil. 2025 | 00:05:49 | |
Jesus uses two parables about a mustard seed and yeast to show how the Kingdom of heaven starts small and proceeds with slow and steady growth. May our own faith do the same! (Lectionary #401) July 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Study, Pray, Serve: 18th Sunday of the Year | 28 juil. 2025 | 00:10:11 | |
Let's explore some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 18th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #114) July 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| 17th Sunday of the Year: Our faith in Christ fosters our persistence in prayer | 27 juil. 2025 | 00:08:10 | |
Jesus teaches his disciples to pray, underscoring the crucial need for persistence as we engage the unique challenges of our daily lives. (Lectionary #111) July 26, 2025 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Mindful of judgment, we conform our lives to Christ | 26 juil. 2025 | 00:05:54 | |
Offering the parable of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment. (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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| Daily Mass: Mindful of judgment, we conform our lives to Christ | 26 juil. 2025 | 00:05:54 | |
Offering the parables of the weeds and the wheat, Jesus reminds us to adjust our lives toward him as we await the day of judgment. (Lectionary #400) July 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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