A Catholic priest since 1997, Fr. Andrew Ricci is currently the rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI. His website "Three Great Things" can be found at studyprayserve.com and his podcasts can be found under "Catholic Inspiration" in the iTunes store.
St. Paul teaches us about the Spirit of God which guides and directs our minds in understanding. May we call upon the Spirit for the insight we need each day as we journey through life.
On this Memorial of the Passion of John the Baptist we hear about the terrible events that lead to his death. As we confront the forces of evil in our lives, we draw strength from the insight of St. Paul, who reminds us that in our weakness we rely on the power of God.
Both the Book of Sirach and the Gospel of Luke emphasize the virtue of humility in our actions with God and one another as we confront it’s opposing vice, pride.
St. Paul shows how God calls the weak, the lowly and those deemed foolish in the eyes of the world to stand with might before the powerful. Where do these humble people find their strength? In Jesus Christ!
St. Paul continues his exhortation in the Second Letter to the Thessalonians, pointing out that deception comes from a number of different directions. Our task? Stand firm in our faith in the Lord Jesus!
St. Paul acknowledges the endurance and faith in his 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians, reminding us that as we face the struggles of life we call upon the Lord for the strength we need.
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