Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: A physical healing with spiritual implications
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Jesus heals a man and then gently encourages him to avoid sin, teaching us to reflect on the healing we require in all aspects of our lives. (Lectionary #245) March 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A lesson in intercessory prayer
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A royal official comes to Jesus and asks for the healing of his son. (Lectionary #244) March 16, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
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Let's explore some of the themes we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent. (Lectionary #34) March 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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"Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 3rd Night - Offering our lives for the Lord
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This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 3rd night how we face life and death as we make an offering of our lives out of love for the Lord Jesus. March 10, 2026 - St. James the Greater Catholic Church - Eau Claire, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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4th Sunday of Lent: We call upon the Lord to see clearly in our lives
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Both physical and spiritual sight are revealed in the Mass readings as Jesus heals a man born blind and Samuel is directed by God to look past outward appearances and gaze into the heart. (Lectionary #31) March 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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"Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 2nd Night - Our response to Satan's obstacles
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This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this 2nd night the spiritual obstacles of deception, temptation, and fear, and then shows how we can respond through daily prayer, sacraments, and service. March 9, 2026 - St. James the Greater Catholic Church - Eau Claire, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner
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Jesus offers a parable, revealing how those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted. March 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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"Carry Your Cross" Parish Mission: 1st Night - We confess that Jesus is Lord
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This Parish Mission took place at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI on March 8-10, 2026. Referencing Matthew 16:13-28, Fr. Andrew discusses on this first night the significance of the Cross of Christ and shows how we draw near to the Lord Jesus through the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. March 8, 2026 - St. James the Greater Catholic Church - Eau Claire, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The command to love
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When asked by a scribe what is the greatest commandment, Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus regarding the love of God and neighbor. March 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Lenten Bootcamp: 4th Night - What we learn from our time, money, and the people in our lives
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This six part series explores how we get into vibrant, spiritual shape. In this 4th presentation, Fr. Andrew discusses the spiritual insights that we discover when we examine the impact of time, money, and people in our daily lives. March 12, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - 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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