Catholic Inspiration
2,839 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 281 ratingsFr. Andrew Ricci, a priest of the Diocese of Superior, offers inspirational podcasts of homilies and talks given from a variety of pastoral settings. Fr. Andrew is currently the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI.
His website - Three Great Things - is found at www.studyprayserve.com
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Episodes
Daily Mass: The Church continues to grow
April 22, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBPeter recounts a vision and an experience with some Gentiles how God's salvation is now at work in all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #279) April 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Peters works healing miracles in the name of Christ
April 20, 2024 09:32 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBPeter, filled with the Holy Spirit and calling upon the name of Jesus, heals two people and fosters the faith of many. (Lectionary #278) April 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Paul has a conversion of heart
April 19, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBOn his way to Damascus to hunt for followers of Christ, Paul is struck to the ground and blinded. Having his sight restored through Ananias' intercession, the one who formerly persecuted the Church now becomes a shining example of faith. (Lectionary #277) April 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: A personal encounter that leads to faith
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBPhilip meets an Ethiopian eunuch, and through this encounter he has an opportunity to talk about Jesus and lead the man to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #276) April 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The persecution of the Church becomes a source of grace
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBDriven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God's grace and guidance...inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit! (Lectionary #275) April 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory -Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The martyrdom of Stephen
April 16, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MBStephen is martyred for his faith in Christ, revealing to us the cost of discipleship and the price that some must pay to follow the Lord. (Lectionary #274) April 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Stephen's ministry results in opposition and attack
April 15, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBStephen, filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, draws the wrath of a group who offers false witnesses to stir up the crowd against him. (Lectionary #273) April 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
3rd Sunday of Easter: We study the Bible to learn about the Lord
April 14, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBJesus opens the minds of the disciples so that they understand how he fulfills the Scriptures, inspiring us to study God's Word and learn about the Lord. (Lectionary #47) April 13, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The Church responds to growing pains with wisdom and the Holy Spirit
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBThe Apostles appoint seven men - filled with wisdom and the Holy Spirit - to serve the needs of the people as the Church continues to grow. (Lectionary #272) April 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: We stay close to the Lord for guidance and strength
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBGamaliel, a member of the Sanhedrin, offers a powerful principle for spiritual life. (Lectionary #271) April 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Bold speech in the presence of opposition
April 11, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBPeter's bold response to the Sanhedrin reveals the power of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of the Apostles. (Lectionary #270) April 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Fervent faith in the face of opposition
April 10, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBFilled with the Holy Spirit, the Apostles overcome imprisonment and fearlessly proclaim the Good News. (Lectionary 269) April 10, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The Risen Lord was lifted up on the Cross for our salvation
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBJesus speaks to Nicodemus about how the Son of man must be lifted up on the Cross for the salvation of all who believe in him. (Lectionary #268) April 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
2nd Sunday of Easter: Called to unite in one heart and mind
April 07, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBThe fourth chapter of Acts of the Apostles reveals how the community was "of one heart and mind" and in complete unity with one another. (Lectionary #44) April 6, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The Good News calls forth a response
April 06, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MBThe leaders and scribes are powerless to respond to the healing miracle as the boldness of Peter and John reveals their conviction to follow Jesus Christ in the face of persecution. (Lectionary #266) April 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The courage that comes from faith in Christ
April 05, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBPeter, strengthened by his faith in Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly addresses the leaders and courageously claims that Jesus is the Lord. (Lectionary #265) April 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBJesus reveals that he is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, inviting us to read and study the Scriptures in order to enrich our faith and prepare us to share it with others. (Lectionary #264) April 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to Jesus Christ
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBPeter and John have no silver or gold, but instead they give witness to Jesus Christ and perform a healing miracle. (Lectionary #263) April 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: The Easter joy that invites us to repent and receive the Holy Spirit
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.48 MBFollowing Peter's speech, the crowd is cut to the heart and asks what they must do. Peter's response to repent, be baptized, and receive the Holy Spirit inspires us to live our faith with an ongoing conversion of heart as the Spirit guides us throughout our lives. (Lectionary #262) April 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: We cast out fear and embrace our faith in Jesus Christ
April 01, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBThe Risen Lord says "do not be afraid" to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, reminding us to imitate the example of Peter and preach the Good News when the opportunity arises. (Lectionary #261) April 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Easter Day: The shock and awe of the Lord's resurrection
March 31, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBThe disciples encounter the empty tomb and realize that Christ has been raised from the dead, inviting us to embrace the overwhelming joy of the Good News by offering our lives for the glory of God. (Lectionary #42) March 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: We die and rise with Christ
March 30, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.03 MBWhile we hold vigil through the night and await the Lord's resurrection, we journey in faith as we die with Christ and rise with him to new life. (Lectionary #41) March 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Good Friday: We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you; because by your Holy Cross you have redeemed the world
March 29, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBWe recall the Passion of the Lord in John's Gospel, giving thanks to God for the saving work of Christ and seeking the grace to face the agonies and sacrifices of our lives. (Lectionary #40) March 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Holy Thursday: We receive the Lord in Holy Communion
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBAt the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus inaugurates a new covenant in his Body and Blood that we might enter into Holy Communion with the Lord and one another. (Lectionary #39) March 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Lessons learned from the betrayal of Judas
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBAs Judas gives in to temptation and sin, we pause to recognize that all of us have our own unique "soft targets" where we are particularly weak and easily tempted to put other things ahead of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #259) March 27, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter
March 26, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBJesus foretells the betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter while striving to teach the disciples about the command to serve and love one another. (Lectionary #258) March 26, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: A lavish offering for the Lord
March 25, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MBWhile Jesus is at dinner at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Mary anoints his feet with outrageously expensive perfume. May her lavish gift inspire us to be equally generous as we offer our lives for the Lord. (Lectionary #257) March 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Palm Sunday: Christ empties himself and gives his life for the world
March 24, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBOut of love for all humanity Jesus empties himself, taking on our human form, and becomes obedient...even to death on a Cross. (Lectionary #38) March 23, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: It is better that one man should die instead of the people
March 23, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBFollowing the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, the high priest Caiaphas prophesizes that "it is better that one man should die instead of the people" and reveals how the Lord saves us through his Passion and death on the Cross. (Lectionary #256) March 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
How do I share my faith? Part 6 - A pattern of life for the Lord
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis is the sixth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation, Fr. Andrew pulls together a pattern of life that empowers us to become real and approachable witnesses for Christ. In particular: Cultivate our Spiritual life and grow closer to the Lord Cultivate our relationships and grow closer to one another Listen with a prayerful heart to the people in our lives Discover the people, opportunities and resources that ...
Daily Mass: Jesus refers to his divinity
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBJesus speaks about Abraham in John's Gospel, referring to himself as the great "I AM" and thus claiming his divinity. (Lectionary #254) March 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: We remain in the word of Jesus Christ
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBWhen we draw near to the Lord (in the Scriptures, Sacraments, Prayer, Fellowship, and Service) we are strengthened in faith and filled with God's grace. (Lectionary #253) March 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
The Solemnity of St. Joseph
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBSt. Joseph offers us a vibrant example of a quiet, faithful man who reveals his faith in God by his swift, immediate, and active response to the angel's command. (Lectionary #543) March 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil, for you are at my side
March 18, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBPsalm 23 has given hope in every generation as people face the hard times in life with God's grace. (Lectionary #251) March 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week - Part 4, Easter
March 17, 2024 21:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and the fourth presenation about Easter addresses Divine Strength and Hope. Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week - Part 3, Good Friday
March 17, 2024 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and the third presenation about Good Friday addresses Sacrifice and Support. Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon
Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week - Part 2, Holy Thursday
March 17, 2024 19:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThis 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and the second presenation about Holy Thursday speaks about Service and Sacrament. Each of these presentations can be listened individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Parish Retreat: Walking with the Lord through Holy Week - Part I, Palm Sunday
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 4-part parish retreat takes the listener through Holy Week, and this first presentation about Palm Sunday sets the stage for the events to come. Each of these presentations can be heard individually or collectively, depending on time and circumstance. May all of us prepare to enter fully into these holy days, drawing closer to Christ and one another. March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
5th Sunday of Lent: Letting go to grow in grace
March 17, 2024 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBLike the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies in order to bring forth new life, we die to sin and grow in grace to bring forth a spiritual, lifegiving harvest in our souls. (Lectionary #35) March 16, 2024 - St. Anthony Catholic Church, Lake Nebagamon Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
How do I share my faith? Part 5 - Showing people what to do next
March 15, 2024 10:05 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis is the fifth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we help people answer the question, "Now what do I do?" by inviting them to take the next step in the Christian life. March 14, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus reveals the link to Moses
March 14, 2024 10:54 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBThe readings today reveal a connection from the time of Moses to the revelation of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to learn the legacy of our spiritual history so that we can embrace the fullness of our faith in our daily lives. (Lectionary #247) March 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Jesus speaks about the Father
March 13, 2024 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MBJesus speaks about the Father, pointing out the intimate connection between them and the power that the Lord will wield on the day of judgment. (Lectionary #246) March 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: Opening our hearts to the healing power of Christ
March 12, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBJesus heals a man who has been crippled for 38 years, inviting us to consider where healing needs to occur in our lives and in the lives of those around us. (Lectionary #245) March 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: To believe and act on the word of Jesus Christ
March 11, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBA royal official comes to Jesus to ask that he heal his son, and his response reveals his faith as he believes and acts on the word of the Lord. (Lectionary #244) March 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
4th Sunday of Lent: For God so loved the world!
March 10, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBThe famous (and often quoted) passage from John's Gospel inspires us to reflect on the awesome magnitude of God's love, inviting us to consider how we will respond to the Lord and one another. (Lectionary, Year B, #32) March 9, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
How do I share my faith? Part 4 - Our response to others who raise the topic of God
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis is the fourth part of a six-week series about how we gently and lovingly share our faith with others. In this presentation Fr. Andrew speaks about how we respond to others who have first "opened the door" to a conversation about God. March 7, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: By the finger of God, Christ drives out demons
March 07, 2024 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBJesus drives out a demon and then responds to the crowd that by the finger of God this work is done, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is at hand. (Lectionary #240) March 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: No prophet is accepted in his native place
March 04, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.57 MBJesus is rejected in his native place of Nazareth, reminding us that we are often most challenged to share our faith with the people to whom we are the closest. (Lectionary #237) March 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
3rd Sunday of Lent: Cleansing the temple of our hearts
March 03, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.62 MBThe Lord's cleansing of the sellers and money changers in the temple area invites us to consider what steps we need to take to cleanse the temple of our hearts. (Lectionary #29) March 3, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
Daily Mass: A parable of the Father's love
March 02, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBThe parable of the Prodigal Son brings hope to our hearts as we observe the Father's compassionate response to both of his sons. (Lectionary #235) March 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com