The “Three Great Things” are part of the mission directive of the Cathedral of Christ the King parish, and the podcast “Catholic Inspiration” evolved from the daily homilies and presentations that are part of the everyday work of Fr. Andrew Ricci as a parish priest.
We can talk about Jesus Christ when we know him; through study we discover who God is and how we can become fully and authentically human.
We can say that we follow Christ if we spend time with him; the different opportunities to pray allow us to encounter God in personal and meaningful ways.
We can proclaim that Christ is Lord by living as he taught; as we serve one another we allow the Holy Spirit to work through our unique lives to further the Kingdom of God here and now.
A Catholic priest since 1997, Fr. Andrew Ricci is the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, Wisconsin, and the pastor of 4 other area Catholic parishes: Holy Assumption Church, Superior; St. Anthony Church, Superior; St. William Church, Foxboro; and St. Anthony Church, Lake Nebagamon. He earned a BA in Classical Languages from the University of St. Thomas, as well as an MA in Theology and a Master of Divinity from St. John’s University. A lifelong learner, Fr. Andrew enjoys all things Italian as well as cooking, wine making, reading, travel, astronomy, and music.
These blogs are part of his study, prayer, and service to prepare for the daily Mass homily. In addition, extra talks, retreats, and reflections are occasionally included.
The archive for all his podcasts can be found at
http://www.threegreatthings.libsyn.com
and you can find “Catholic Inspiration” in iHeart Radio, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and other assorted podcast sites.
Three Great Things 
December 22nd, 2024 at 3:25 am
Merry Christmas Father. This year of podcasts has helped me immensely. Grateful to God for your faithful service and pray for you daily.
December 23rd, 2024 at 9:59 am
God bless you, Melanie! May this holy season of Christmas be a time of blessing for you!
December 23rd, 2024 at 7:08 am
Pax Vobis Padre
December 23rd, 2024 at 9:59 am
God bless you, Paul!
May 21st, 2025 at 9:17 pm
Thank you, Father Andrew! Your podcasts have been a great inspiration and resource to me as I return to my Parish OCIA /Adult Confirmation Ministry as a Team Catechist after a 12 year absence for caregiving family members.
I “know the Story”… but your in-depth Reflections/Homilies are helping me provide a richer explanation to our Members. I greatly appreciate your podcast ministry!
God bless you!
May 21st, 2025 at 9:56 pm
Shirley, thank you for your kind words and dedication to spreading the good news with members of your parish family!
October 15th, 2025 at 6:27 am
God bless you Fr Andrew! Keep them coming! Thank you!😊❤️🙏
October 15th, 2025 at 10:47 pm
Thank you for your kind words. God bless you!