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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Jesus recounts the end times to his disciples, reminding them that no one will know the hour. Our task? We live each day as a precious gift, holding fast to the Word of God and the sacrifice that Christ offered for our sins. (Lectionary - Year B, #158) November 16, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprays…
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Jesus offers a parable about the necessity to pray always without becoming weary. (Lectionary #496) November 16, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The 2nd Letter of St. John provides a way to live amidst the uncertainties of life spelled out in Luke's Gospel: let us love one another! (Lectionary #495) November 15, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The Lord speaks to the Pharisees and then to his disciples, teaching about the Kingdom of God and how we orient our lives to welcome it. (Lectionary #494) November 14, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus heals ten lepers and one of them, a Samaritan, returns to offer thanks. (Lectionary #493) November 13, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The Lord teaches the Apostles that serving God does not entitle a disciple to special rewards. (Lectionary #492) November 12, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus teaches the disciples a crucial lesson about the need to rebuke, repent, and reconcile with one another. (Lectionary #491) November 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #158) November 11, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The sacrifices of the women in 1st Kings and the Gospel of Mark reveal the power of our lives when the intensity and object of our convictions lead us closer to God and one another, pointing out our willingness to follow the example of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice on the Cross. (Lectionary - Year B, #155) November 9, 2024 - St. William Catholic …
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St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthian's reminds us that each of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit of God, called to care for its proper building and maintenance. (Lectionary #671) November 9, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus offers a parable that challenges us to discern if we live our faith with the same intensity that we have for worldly interests. (Lectionary #489) November 8, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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While eating with sinners, Jesus offers two parables that reveal the Lord's desire to find us and lead us along a path that leads to life. (Lectionary #488) November 7, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The Lord makes it clear that there will be a price to pay as we put Jesus first and at the center of our hearts. (Lectionary - #487) November 6, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The Letter to the Philippians reveals how we empty ourselves and offer our lives for one another, following the Lord's example. (Lectionary - Year B, #486) November 5, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The Letter to the Philippians and Luke's Gospel direct our lives outward to the care of those who cannot repay us. (#485) November 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Let's explore some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 32nd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #155) November 4, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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The two Great Commandments show us our path through this life, and at the same time reveal just how far we have to go to arrive at the Kingdom of God. (Lectionary - Year B, #152) November 02, 2024 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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On this day we pray for all our beloved dead, and keeping in mind the somber thought of mortality, we reflect on our lives and make whatever adjustments are necessary for the day the Lord calls us out of this world. (Lectionary #668) November 2, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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The have gone before us through the struggles of life and have reached the gates of Heaven. From there they cheer us on until the day we join their ranks. All you saints of God, pray for us! (Lectionary #667) November 1, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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The end of the Letter to the Ephesians urges us to engage in spiritual battle by calling upon the Lord for power and strength. (Lectionary - I, #482) October 31, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus responds to a question about salvation with a clear teaching about the consequences of our actions. (Lectionary - I, #481) October 30, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus offers two parables to explain the Kingdom of God, helping us to apply the lesson to our own journey of faith. (Lectionary - Year I, #480) October 29, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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The Lord calls the Twelve by name from all his disciples, reminding us that in every generation Christ continues to call people to follow him. May we accept his invitation with eager hearts! (Lectionary #666) October 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #152) October 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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After Bartimaeus was given his sight and freedom to live his life, his response to follow Jesus inspires us to reflect on how we will choose to live for the Lord each and every day. (Lectionary - Year B, #149) October 26, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com…
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