Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: We follow Christ and attend to our own unique situation
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus directs Peter to focus on his own situation as he follows the Lord. (Lectionary #302) May 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks to Peter about love and sacrifice
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After the resurrection while speaking about love and sacrifice, Jesus meets Peter where he is in his faith and points him to the Cross. (Lectionary #301) May 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus prays for unity
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Jesus concludes his prayer in the seventeenth chapter of John's Gospel, seeking unity for the disciples and those who will come to faith through their witness. (Lectionary #300) May 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus prays to protect the disciples
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Continuing his prayer in the seventeenth chapter of John's Gospel, Jesus implores the Father for the protection of his disciples. (Lectionary #299) May 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus prays for his disciples
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The seventeenth chapter of John's Gospel offers the longest extended prayer recorded in the Gospels. Jesus prays to the Father for his disciples, knowing that his saving death and resurrection will reveal God's glory. (Lectionary #298) May 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Paul teaches about the Holy Spirit
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Coming to Ephesus, Paul teaches about the Holy Spirit to some believers who had only known about the baptism of John. (Lectionary #297) May 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: Pentecost
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Let's explore some of the main themes for the Mass During the Day of Pentecost. (Lectionary #63) May 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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The Ascension of the Lord
Catholic Inspiration
The Ascension of the Lord reveals how God invites us to stretch and grow as we face new challenges, even as we look to the Lord for the strength, guidance, and support we require. (Lectionary #58) May 16, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Apollos humbly accepts instruction about Jesus
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Apollos speaks authentically about Jesus, but he humbly accepts further instruction from Priscilla and Aquila. (Lectionary #296) May 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, for God is with us.
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Paul is directed by the Lord to cast out fear and continue speaking the Good News to the people. (Lectionary #295) May 15, 2026 - 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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