Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #1 - Palm Sunday
Release Date: 03/23/2015
Daily Mass: The two greatest commandments
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus cites Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:18 to summarize the two greatest commandments: to love God and love your neighbor as yourself. (Lectionary #423) August 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: God invites, will we respond?
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Jesus offers a challenging parable that exhorts us to respond to God's invitation, mindful that our choices will result in eternal consequences. (Lectionary #422) August 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: There's still time to turn to the Lord!
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Jesus offers a parable that promises us hope that there is still time to turn to the Lord and offer our lives in his service. (Lectionary #421) August 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A cautionary teaching about wealth
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Jesus offers a sobering teaching about the obstacle that riches can become, keeping us from the path that leads to eternal life. (Lectionary #420) August 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: An important teaching about possessions
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Jesus meets a young man who is eager to gain eternal life, but he walks away sad because he is hampered by his many possessions. (Lectionary #419) August 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 21st Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass readings for the 21st Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #121) August 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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20th Sunday of the Year: Persistent and constant faith
Catholic Inspiration
A Canaanite woman persists and does not quit in her desire to ask Jesus to heal her daughter. (Lectionary #118) August 15, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Mary's Magnificat inspires us to proclaim God's glory in all aspects of our lives. (Lectionary #622) August 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The painful topic of divorce
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The Pharisees attempt to test Jesus with the painful question of divorce. (Lectionary #417) August 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The task of forgiveness
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Jesus responds to Peter's question about forgiveness with a powerful parable and a crucial command. (Lectionary #416) August 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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