Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: The cost of discipleship
Catholic Inspiration
In conversation with others, Jesus reveals the cost and priority of discipleship. When he looks at us and says, "Follow me," how will we respond? (Lectionary #457) September 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: In the sight of the angels, we sing your praises, O Lord!
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Psalm 138 reminds us of the presence of the angels to help us glorify God by our words and actions. (Lectionary #647) September 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A humble heart leads to greatness
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Jesus uses a teachable moment to reveal that true greatness comes from a humble heart. (Lectionary #455) September 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 27th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 27th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #139) September 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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26th Sunday of the Year: We confront our messes when we put our faith into action
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable that teaches how we can confront the messy and broken parts of our lives when we put our faith into practice. (Lectionary #136) September 26, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: With God's help we face our fears
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus speaks to his fearful disciples about his impending suffering, inspiring us to embrace our faith and confront our fears. (Lectionary #454) September 26, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks about the Passion of the Cross
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Jesus speaks to the disciples, asking them about comments from the crowd and revealing his Passion on the Cross for the first time. (Lectionary #453) September 25, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Herod is curious about Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
Herod hears about Jesus and wonders who he is.
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Daily Mass: The Lord sends the Twelve on their way
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Jesus sends out the Twelve with power and authority, teaching them to rely on him alone for what they need along the way. (Lectionary #451) September 23, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We are invited into the family of Jesus
Catholic Inspiration
Responding to someone in the crowd, Jesus reveals that when we hear and act on the Word of God we become part of the Lord's family. (Lectionary #450) September 22, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
info_outlineThis 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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