Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: Evil departs in the presence of God
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus encounters two men possessed by demons who reveal the Lord's divine identity and true authority. (Lectionary #379) July 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides us in moments of danger
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In the midst of a dangerous moment on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus reminds his disciples that faith is a key component for our guidance and strength. (Lectionary #378) July 1, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We follow Christ with all our heart
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Amidst the distractions and blessings of life, we put Jesus Christ first and foremost in our hearts. (Lectionary #377) June 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 14th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 14th Week of the Year. (Lectionary #102) June 30, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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St. Peter and St. Paul
Catholic Inspiration
St. Peter and St. Paul reveal how God's grace can work in our weak and wounded hearts to do extraordinary things, reminding us that it is not how we start but how we finish that matters most. (Lectionary #591) June 29, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A centurion offers an awesome example of faith in Christ
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The exchange between Jesus and the Roman centurion reveals a depth of faith that inspires us to place our love for Christ above all things. (Lectionary #376) June 28, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We respond to God's fierce love for us
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On this Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we respond to the fierce love of God as revealed by the image of a shepherd who defends, protects, nourishes, and guides the flock entrusted to his care. (Lectionary #172) June 27, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Conforming our hearts to Christ
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Jesus teaches his disciples that to be known by him we must hear his words and then act on them, allowing our relationship with Christ to transform our hearts. (Lectionary #374) June 26, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We know the tree by its fruit
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Jesus offers a powerful spiritual insight to help us see into the heart by the fruitfulness of daily life. (Lectionary #373) June 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The birth of John the Baptist
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The birth of John the Baptist begins his extraordinary ministry where he prepares the people for the coming of our savior, Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #586) June 24, 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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