Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: Christ fulfills salvation history
Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul outlines some of the high points of salvation as he preaches about Jesus. (Lectionary #282) April 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The power of fasting and prayer
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Having spent time in fasting and prayer, Saul and Barnabas are sent by God on a missionary journey. (Lectionary #281) April 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We respond to God's presence in our lives
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Barnabas is sent by the Church in Jerusalem to evaluate the growing faith among the Gentiles in Antioch. (Lectionary #280) April 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Peter explains how the faith extends to the Gentiles
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Peter explains how non-Jews are receiving the Holy Spirit, revealing how faith in Christ is extended to all people throughout the world. (Lectionary #279) April 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the key themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #52) April 27, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of Easter - Following Christ is a matter of life and death
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In the face of the evil that we see in our world, the Lord is our Good Shepherd who leads us to abundant life. (Lectionary #49) April 25, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Feast of St. Mark
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May the example of St. Mark inspire us to proclaim our faith through our words and actions. (Lectionary #555) April 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The conversion of St. Paul
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God sends Ananias to restore Saul's sight and baptize him, revealing how God's grace can work in even the hardest of hearts. (Lectionary #277) April 24, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A practical guide to sharing the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
The exchange between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch reveals a practical four-step process that we can follow today as we share the Good News of Jesus with the people in our lives. (Lectionary #276) April 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Church thrives in the face of persecution
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While persecution scatters the disciples from Jerusalem, the Church continues to thrive and flourish. (Lectionary #275) April 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThis is the 4th 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.
The power of the Resurrection and subsequent outpouring of the Holy Spirit transforms the disciples - they have encountered the Risen Lord and no longer fear sin and death. Rather, they engage the world with Good News and share the gift of their lives with power and joy. This transformation must always be understood through the double lens of the Cross/Resurrection; only with a clear understanding of the sacrifice of Christ can we begin to truly appreciate the gift of Eternal Life. Two key concepts surface:
- Strength
- Sunrise...of Hope!
Our STRENGTH comes from the Lord. Through our daily encounter with Christ through prayer and sacrament we our empowered to choose our attitude and seek opportunities to live our faith in the unique and precious moments of each day.
Furthermore, the Good News of Christ leads to a SUNRISE of HOPE. We recognize that our personal witness is most authentic when our lives exude the hope and joy that come from Christ's resurrection. Guided by the Fruits of the Spirit, we can honestly look within our hearts and cast out anything that keeps us from God and one another.
March 12, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ
Fr. Andrew Ricci
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