Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: The example of St. Mary Magdalene
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Mary Magdalene's encounter with the Risen Lord inspires us to turn to Christ and trust in him. (Lectionary #603) July 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We are part of Christ's family when we do the will of the Father
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Christ welcomes us into his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396) July 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus responds to a request for a sign
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Jesus offers three insights when the scribes and Pharisees ask for a sign. (Lectionary #395) July 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the Year
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Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #109) July 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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16th Sunday of the Year: The Kingdom of Heaven transforms our lives
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Jesus offers three parables that reveal insights about the Kingdom of Heaven. (Lectionary #106) July 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah
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Jesus, beloved by the Father and filled with the Spirit, fulfills Isaiah's prophecy with the proclamation of the Gospel message to the Gentiles. This is Good News! (Lectionary #394) July 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: You saved my life, O Lord, I shall not die!
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We turn to the Lord for the strength we need as we confront the life and death issues that are part of our human experience. (Lectionary #393) July 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We rest in our relationship with the Lord
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Jesus invites us into a relationship with him where we can set aside our burdens and rest in his love. (Lectionary #392) July 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Are we receptive and open to the Good News of Jesus Christ?
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The Lord invites us to receive the Good News with the openness and receptivity of a little child. (Lectionary #391) July 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus rebukes the villages that did not repent
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Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord. (Lectionary #390) July 14, 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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