Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: Much is expected of those who have been given much
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers us a somber message that urges us to live the blessings we have been given to the best of our ability. (Lectionary #475) October 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We are vigilant and prepared for the Lord
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The Lord invites his disciples to be vigilant and prepared, ready to respond to God's call. (Lectionary #474) October 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We take care to guard against all greed
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Jesus speaks to the crowd with a parable, teaching us to guard against greed. (Lectionary #473) October 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 30th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes that emerge in the Mass readings for the 30th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #148) October 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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29th Sunday of the Year: What will we make with the gift of our lives?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus sidesteps a verbal trap and offers us an insight regarding our response to God with the gift of our lives. (Lectionary #145) October 17, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Will we stand up for the Lord?
Catholic Inspiration
Whether we acknowledge or deny the Lord, Christ will honor our choice and do the same before the Heavenly Father. May we stand up for the Lord! (Lectionary #472) October 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Do not be afraid!
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus exhorts his disciples to cast out fear, reminding us that we are cherished by God. (Lectionary #471) October 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord has made known his salvation
Catholic Inspiration
Psalm 98 exhorts us to praise God with grateful hearts for the salvation we have received. (Lectionary #470) October 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We are guided by the Fruits of the Spirit
Catholic Inspiration
St. Paul outlines the Fruits of the Spirit, inspiring us to be guided and directed by these powerful spiritual signs as we journey through life. (Lectionary #469) October 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Let your mercy come to us, O Lord
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We cling to the Lord as the source of our strength, trusting in the Lord's mercy and love. (Lectionary #468) October 13, 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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