Podcast – Three Great Things

By Fr. Andrew Ricci

Offering "Catholic Inspiration" to help us unite our hearts to Jesus Christ as we Study, Pray and Serve.... more

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July 21, 2025Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:20-32
Seeing the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah, God goes down to determine their punishment.
Abraham bargains with God, pleading that even if there are only ten innocent people, God will not destroy it.
Psalm – 138:1-3,6-8
“Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.”
We give thanks for God’s kindness and truth, calling upon the Lord when our enemies threaten us.
2nd Reading – Colossians 2:12-14
In baptism we were buried and raised with Christ.
Nailed to the cross, the bond of sin has been obliterated.
Gospel – Luke 11:1-13
When a disciple asks Jesus to teach them to pray, Christ gives them the Lord’s Prayer (Luke’s version.)
Jesus then offers a parable about persistence, reminding the disciples to ask, seek, and knock for what they need as they trust in the love of their heavenly Father.
Mass Readings – 17th Sunday of the Year (#111)
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July 20, 2025 16th Sunday of the Year: Daily prayer keeps Christ at the center of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
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The interaction between Martha, Mary, and Jesus reminds us of the crucial need to maintain our daily prayer to keep Christ at the center of our lives.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#108)
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July 19, 2025 Daily Mass: Christ fulfils the past and gives us hope for the future. Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus quotes the prophet Isaiah revealing how he fulfils salvation history and gives the world the hope of salvation.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 15th Week of the Year (#394)
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July 18, 2025 Daily Mass: Jesus is Lord of our lives. Catholic Inspiration
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As Jesus reveals that he is Lord of the sabbath, we acknowledge that he is the Lord of our lives.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 15th Week of the Year (#393)
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St. Camillus de Lellis, pray for us!
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July 17, 2025 Daily Mass: In Christ we find rest for ourselves. Catholic Inspiration
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In our labor and exhaustion we find rest from all our cares when we draw near to Jesus.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 15th Week of the Year (#392)
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July 16, 2025 Daily Mass: We come before the Lord like a joyful child. Catholic Inspiration
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We encounter the love of God when we are open and present in the moment like a little child.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#391)
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pray for us!
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July 15, 2025 Daily Mass: The Lord calls us to repent. Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus reproaches three towns that did not repent after his preaching, urging us to take an honest, humble look into our hearts and repent of the sins that we discover.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 15th Week of the Year (#390)
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St. Bonaventure, pray for us!
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July 14, 2025 Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ strengthens us to face conflict. Catholic Inspiration
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Jesus prepares the apostles for the conflict that they will experience in ministry, reminding us that in our real moments of conflict we turn to Christ for the strength we need.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 15th Week of the Year (#389)
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St. Kateri Tekawitha, pray for us!
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July 14, 2025Study, Pray, Serve: 16th Sunday of the Year
Let’s examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 16th Week of the Year.
1st Reading – Genesis 18:1-10a
Abraham and Sarah provide hospitality to three travelers.
One of the men makes a prophecy that Sarah will have a son in the following year.
Psalm – 15:2-5
“He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
Our love for the Lord is made known when our thoughts, words, and actions are pure.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:24-28
Our sufferings participate in the afflictions of Christ through our connection to him.
We make known what God has done in Christ through our words and example.
Gospel – Luke 10:38-42
Martha implores Jesus to make her sister, Mary, help her with the serving.
Jesus chides Martha, saying that Mary has chosen the better part by taking the time to listen to his words.
Mass Readings – 16th Sunday of the Year (#108)
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July 13, 2025 15th Sunday of the Year: Who is my neighbor? Catholic Inspiration
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The parable of the Good Samaritan answers the question, “Who is my neighbor?”
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#105)
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