About Fr. Andrew Ricci
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.
Here are some of the main themes in the readings for the 13th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – 1st Kings 19:16b,19-21
God tells Elijah to anoint Elisha as a prophet to succeed him. Elijah throws his cloak over Elisha as he is plowing with 12 oxen. Psalm – 16:1-2,5,7-11
“You are my inheritance, O Lord.” We rejoice and take refuge in God who counsels and protects us. 2nd Reading – Galatians 5:1,13-18
We are called to freedom through the saving action of Christ. We live in the Spirit, who calls us to avoid the desire of the flesh and love one another. Gospel – Luke 9:51-62
Jesus is rejected by a Samaritan village on his journey to Jerusalem. The Lord responds to some of the people who claim to want to follow him. Mass Readings – 13th Week of the Year
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On this feast of Corpus Christi, we gratefully acknowledge the sacrament that Jesus defines and commands us to receive. May this precious gift of the Real Presence strengthen us for our work on earth and guide us safely to Heaven.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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It is so easy to give in to worry! How often do we feed our fears and yield to anxiety? Jesus speaks to this common human condition and offers us a powerful way forward.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 11th Week of the Year
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The Lord teaches his disciples to examine their hearts regarding WHAT their treasure is and WHERE they will store it.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 11th Week of the Year
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The Lord’s Prayer has provided spiritual strength and guidance for countless Christians. May we call upon it frequently throughout our day!
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 11th Week of the Year
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The Lord speaks of three ancient and powerful spiritual practices: fasting, prayer and almsgiving.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Perhaps one of the toughest teachings in Christianity is found in the Gospel of Matthew today. Yet this command to love our enemies offers a practical path that unites us to the example of Jesus.
Mass Readings- Tuesday of the 11th Week of the Year
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Jesus offers guidance when someone causes us harm; we are challenged to repay evil with good – and what a challenge at times it can be!
Mass Readings – Monday of the 11th Week of the Year
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St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!
(Or as I was taught when I needed this mighty saint’s help: “Tony! Tony! Look around! Something’s lost that must be found!”)
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Here are some of the central themes that we find in the readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
1st Reading – Genesis 14:18-20
Melchizedek the king of Salem offers a blessing to Abram along with a gift of bread and wine. Abram gives a tenth of his possessions to the king. Psalm – 110:1-4
“You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.” The Lord reveals his power and appoints his priest. 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 11:23-26
Paul recounts the Last Supper to the people at Corinth as it was told to him. Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17
After teaching and healing the crowd, Jesus feeds the 5000. The words – Take, Bless, Break, Give – are identical to the format of the Last Supper. Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Jesus refers to the Trinity in John’s Gospel, pointing out that we are “works in progress” who are growing in our discipleship and communion with one another.
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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