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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The example of the poor widow guides our reflection on both what unique gifts we have to offer and how great a sacrifice do we wish to make today. (Lectionary #503) November 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Let's explore the themes we find in the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. (Lectionary - Year C, #3) November 25, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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We offer our allegiance to Jesus Christ, our Savior, Lord, and King by conforming our thoughts, words, and actions to his will. (Lectionary #161) November 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Psalm 144 offers a rallying cry as we face our spiritual battles with the Lord's help. (Lectionary #502) November 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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After weeping over the city of Jerusalem, the Lord drives out the sellers in the Temple area, reminding us that he also drives out the evil that lurks in our hearts. (Lectionary #501) November 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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After weeping over the city of Jerusalem, the Lord drives out the sellers in the Temple area, reminding us that he also drives out the evil that lurks in our hearts. (Lectionary #501) November 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus gazes upon the city of Jerusalem, weeping as he foretells its suffering and destruction. It's a poignant reminder that the Lord weeps over our pain, heartache, and sins...offering us an opportunity to repent and return to God's grace. (Lectionary #500) November 21, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.…
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On his way to Jerusalem, the Lord reminds his disciples to offer their lives in full service to God and one another. (Lectionary #499) November 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Zacchaeus responds to the invitation of Jesus and begins to make changes in his life that inspire us to open the door our hearts to the Lord every day. (Lectionary #498) November 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Jesus gives sight to a blind man, inspiring us to look for the Lord in our lives and in our hearts. (Lectionary #497) November 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe. (Lectionary - Year B, #161) November 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.comFr. Andrew Ricci
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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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