Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: We follow Christ with all our heart
Catholic Inspiration
Inspired by their encounter with Christ, the group of disciples continues to grow as they draw near to the Lord and give witness to others. September 22, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The call of St. Matthew
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Matthew responds to the call of Christ, who invites him (and his friends!) to grow in the life of grace. September 21, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory, Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We see God's presence in the contrasts of life
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Jesus shows how those who seek the Lord will see God's wisdom in the many aspects and contrasts of life. May our eyes be opened today, as we follow Christ on our pilgrim path. September 20, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We face our death with faith in Christ
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Jesus raises a dead man to life and restores him to his mother. May our faith in the Lord sustain us in our moments of grief as we prepare for the day when we walk through the doorway of death, that we might hear the Lord say, "I tell you, arise!" September 19, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We submit to the authority of Jesus
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A Roman centurion accepts the authority of Jesus to heal his slave, revealing his profound faith in Christ. September 18, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve - 25th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year.
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24th Sunday of the Year: Forgiveness is the Christian way of life
Catholic Inspiration
"How often must I forgive?" Peter asks Jesus. The Lord's parable and the first reading from the Book of Sirach make it clear that forgiveness is a non-negotiable component of Christian life. May we kneel before the crucifix and pray for the grace to put this teaching into daily practice. September 17, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Spiritual fruit and a strong foundation
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus uses two examples - spiritual fruitfulness and a foundation built on rock - to teach the disciples how to put our faith into daily practice. September 16, 2023 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Inspiration
Mary's sorrow is witnessed in both Gospel options today: Luke's passage speaks of the "sword of sorrow", and John's text reveals Mary's agony before the Cross of her Son.
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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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John 3:16 is perhaps the most well known verse in the Bible, revealing the magnitude of God's love poured out for us through the death of Jesus on the Cross. September 14, 2023 - 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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