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Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 03/17/2015

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Jesus heals ten lepers and one Samaritan returns to say thanks. (Lectionary #493) November 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus offers a parable that reveals that service for the Lord is a way of life that guides our actions with the people we encounter each day. (Lectionary #492) November 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus drives out the money changers and sellers of doves, and then he speaks about the destruction and resurrection of the temple of his body.  It is the Lord who is present in our churches, of which the Cathedral of Rome is a physical sign of our unity. (Lectionary #671) November 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Let's look at some of the themes that surface in the Mass readings for the 33rd Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #157) November 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus offers a parable, illustrating how wisdom makes us prepared, ready, and aware of the finality of life here on earth. (Lectionary #154) November 7, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus speaks about the crucial need to use wealth wisely, for we cannot serve both God and mammon. (Lectionary #490) November 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus offers an unusual parable, showing how a poor steward worked hard after losing his job.  The point?  May we have the same determination and drive to live our faith everyday! (Lectionary #489) November 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus responds to the Pharisees with two examples that reveal how God meets us where we are and invites us to repent of our sins. (Lectionary #488) November 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus minces no words as he expresses how his disciples will place God as the greatest priority of our lives. (Lectionary #487) November 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Paul teaches in his Letter to the Philippians how Christ empties himself for the salvation of the world, inspiring us to follow the Lord's example and live accordingly. (Lectionary #486) November 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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This is the 4th 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.

The power of the Resurrection and subsequent outpouring of the Holy Spirit transforms the disciples - they have encountered the Risen Lord and no longer fear sin and death.  Rather, they engage the world with Good News and share the gift of their lives with power and joy.  This transformation must always be understood through the double lens of the Cross/Resurrection; only with a clear understanding of the sacrifice of Christ can we begin to truly appreciate the gift of Eternal Life.  Two key concepts surface:

  • Strength
  • Sunrise...of Hope!

Our STRENGTH comes from the Lord.  Through our daily encounter with Christ through prayer and sacrament we our empowered to choose our attitude and seek opportunities to live our faith in the unique and precious moments of each day.

Furthermore, the Good News of Christ leads to a SUNRISE of HOPE.  We recognize that our personal witness is most authentic when our lives exude the hope and joy that come from Christ's resurrection.  Guided by the Fruits of the Spirit, we can honestly look within our hearts and cast out anything that keeps us from God and one another.

March 12, 2015 - Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church - Green Valley, AZ

Fr. Andrew Ricci

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