The end of today's passage in the Gospel of Matthew invites us to reflect on humble service, offering us a way to engage with one another in the spirit of Jesus Christ. August 20, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers the commandments to love God and neighbor as the foundation for the law and the prophets.  Our task requires us to understand how we put this commandment into practice amidst the challenges of modern life. August 19, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Both Ezekiel and Psalm 51 offer the beautiful image of God cleansing our souls with pure water that washes away our sins.  May the image inspire us to repent and run to the Lord, who longs purify our hearts. August 18, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus offers a parable to show how God's generosity far surpasses our notion of justice.  May this insight inspire us...no matter what has happened before, God welcomes us with generous grace. August 17, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Lord's words challenge and console us as we consider who will be saved.  The challenge happens when we place our hope in worldly things.  The consolation comes when we trust in the Lord, who makes all things possible. August 16, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Mary proclaims her great Magnificat in Luke's Gospel, giving praise to God who does mighty things through our lowly lives. May her words inspire us to offer our lives to the Lord! August 15, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes present in the readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year. August 15, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Letter to the Hebrews offers the example of running a race before a cheering crowd as an example of our spiritual journey through this life.  May we run toward Jesus with all our heart, and encourage each other along the way. August 13, 2022 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus welcomes the children and blesses them, making it clear to his disciples that all obstacles must be removed.  Let the children come to Jesus! August 13, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Jesus addresses the topic of divorce to both the Pharisees and his disciples.  As painful as the topic is today, we acknowledge that it has been a challenge throughout human history, reminding us to do all that we can to foster marriage as well as help those who suffer when marriage fails. August 12, 2022 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com