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.
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One of the many joys of my priesthood is to live in a community of priests who are on fire for spreading the faith. Each Monday we gather for a little rest around the fire and share stories of our work of sharing the Gospel. So, inspired by our talks around the fire, welcome to “afire”. It is the preaching of the Legionaries in the NY Tri-State. My prayer is that these podcasts will be something of a “fireplace” where you can find light, warmth, and inspiration as you come closer to Jesus Ch ...
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Daily Mass: What will we offer to the Lord?
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7:02The tragedy of Cain and Abel reveals the capacity for sin in the human heart and challenges us to consider what and how we will offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #335) February 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Study, Pray, Serve: 7th Sunday of the Year
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14:43Let's take a look at the themes in the Mass readings for the 7th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #81) February 17, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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6th Sunday of the Year: Blessed are those who hope in the Lord
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7:33The Psalm response sheds light on the words of both the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, instructing us to place our hope in God as we face the challenges of life. (Lectionary, Year C - #78) February 15, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The natural consequences of sin
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7:00The consequences of the original sin of Adam and Eve lead to division and pain, reminding us to honestly acknowledge our own shortcomings by turning to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #334) February 15, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The temptation of Adam and Eve
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7:13The temptation of Adam and Eve introduces sin into our world and reminds us to call upon the Lord Jesus as we confront the lure of evil in our lives. (Lectionary #333) February 14, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The precious gift of marriage and family
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6:23Genesis recounts the creation of woman as the suitable partner for the man, forging the foundation of marriage and family as great blessings in human life. (Lectionary #332) February 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: What's growing in our hearts?
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5:56Christ teaches that it is what comes out of our hearts that can defile, reminding us to honestly assess the spiritual battle within and acknowledge our sins before the Lord. (Lectionary #331) February 12, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
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6:06Psalm 8 offers us a glorious reflection on the grandeur of the natural world, inspiring us to give thanks to the Creator as we humbly acknowledge our place in creation. (Lectionary #330) February 11, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: We draw near to Jesus for healing
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6:33The crowds gather around Jesus bringing those who are sick, inspiring us to draw near to the Lord as well for healing in body, mind, heart, and soul. (Lectionary #329) February 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Study, Pray, Serve: 6th Sunday of the Year
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11:44Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 6th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #78) February 10, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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5th Sunday of the Year: Here I am, Lord! Send me!
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9:13The call and response of this life - be it a veteran, a family member, or a friend - is also present in our spiritual lives. May we eagerly respond to the Lord's call, as we face our fears and cry out, "Here I am, Lord! Send me!" (Lectionary - Year C, #75) February 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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Daily Mass: The love of Christ fills our hearts
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6:22The compassion of Jesus toward the Apostles and then to the crowd invites us to call upon the Lord's love as we share our lives with one another. (Lectionary #328) February 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The Lord is our light and our salvation
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6:04The Lord's light empowers our sight and helps us respond to the needs we see in our lives, including the examples offered in today's reading from the Letter to the Hebrews. (Lectionary #327) February 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Christ sends us with his support
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6:00Jesus empowers and sends out the Twelve in pairs to carry out his mission, challenging them to rely on God's providence as they support one another with his grace. (Lectionary #326) February 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: We discipline our wills as we face the trials of life
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5:43We endure the trials of life with the discipline of the Lord, who tests us so that we might grow in grace and reach our full stature as sons and daughters of God. (Lectionary #325) February 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: We run the race with our eyes fixed on Jesus
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5:56Like an athlete that competes before a great cloud of witnesses, the Letter to the Hebrews exhorts us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we persevere in running our race. (Lectionary #324) February 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Christ sends us home to our family
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7:17After driving out demons in a possessed man, Jesus sends him back home to his family to proclaim what God has done in his life. (Lectionary #323) February 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of the Year
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14:04Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #75) February 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world. (Lectionary #524) February 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: We foster our faith in Christ
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6:35In Mark's Gospel Jesus challenges the disciples to grow in faith, and the Letter to the Hebrews offers a powerful example in the person of Abraham. (Lectionary #322) February 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: In the midst of suffering, we call upon Christ
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6:07The Letter to the Hebrews minces no words when it comes to the reality of suffering, instructing us to face the trials of life with perseverance and faith. (Lectionary #321) January 31, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: What is the measure that we use?
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7:00Jesus offers a profound spiritual insight about the consequences of our lives as the measure we apply to others will be used on us. (Lectionary #320) January 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: We cultivate the word of faith in our hearts
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9:29Jesus offers the parable of the sower, reminding us how easy it is for the faith to be stolen from our hearts unless we consistently cultivate it. (Lectionary #319) January 29, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Here am I Lord; I come to do your will!
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5:39The psalm response enthusiastically directs our hearts to seek the Lord and act on God's commands as the driving force of our lives. (Lectionary #318) January 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: The sacrifice of Christ brings meaning to the offering of our lives
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6:45The Letter to the Hebrews reveals how the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ takes away sin, inviting us to call upon the Lord's grace as we offer our sacrifices in his name. (Lectionary #317) January 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comAf Fr. Andrew Ricci
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