Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: God touches the lives of Saul and Ananias
Catholic Inspiration
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Saul proclaims the faith that he formerly persecuted, and Ananias overcomes fear to bring God's healing. (Lectionary #277) May 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Philip proclaims the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
Guided by the Holy Spirit, Philip engages conversation with a court official and leads him to faith in Jesus. (Lectionary #276) May 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Church thrives in the face of persecution
Catholic Inspiration
Following the martyrdom of Stephen, the Church flourishes even as it is persecuted with violence. (Lectionary #275) May 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stephen dies for his faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
After speaking to the Sanhedrin and the people, Stephen dies for his faith that Jesus is the Christ and messiah. (Lectionary #274) May 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stephen is attacked for his faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Stephen, speaking with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, encounters opposition as he proclaims the Good News to the people. (Lectionary #273) May 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #51) May 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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3rd Sunday of Easter: Do we love Jesus?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me?" three times, underscoring the Lord's loving response to our human weaknesses by meeting us where we are and inviting us to love as God loves us. (Lectionary #48) May 3, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: God dwells and works in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches about his relationship with the Father and reveals how he works in and through our lives. (Lectionary #561) May 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The closer to Christ, the stronger our souls
Catholic Inspiration
Gamaliel points out to the Sanhedrin that if something is of human origin it will destroy itself, while if it is of God it will be unstoppable. (Lectionary #271) May 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We must obey God rather than men
Catholic Inspiration
As the Apostles stand their ground before the Sanhedrin, their faith is sustained in the midst of trial by the power of Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #270) May 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThis is the 1st of four presentations given at a Parish Mission on March 9-12, 2015 for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Green Valley, Arizona.
This presentation sets the stage of Holy Week by discussing several key points:
- Passover - the feast celebrating the deliverance of the people of Israel from their bondage in Egypt
- Sabbath - the "7th Day" of the week (Saturday) which is dedicated to the Lord, beginning on sundown on Friday and running through sundown on Saturday
- Temple - the great structure, a holy place sacred to the Jews but also a lightning rod for political unrest against foreign rule
- Roman Empire - controlling the unstable region for its strategic position in commerce and military rule, constantly on the watch for rebellion and instability
- Jesus of Nazareth - the great teacher, healer, and prophet - the Son of God who initiates the encounter, knows what will happen, and embraces his mission (like a firefighter who runs toward the danger, not away)
March 9, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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