Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: The Holy Spirit emboldens us to live our faith
Catholic Inspiration
Peter boldly responds to the Sanhedrin, steadfast in his faith in Christ. (Lectionary #266) April 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We seek to do the will of God
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Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, defends his faith in Jesus Christ before the Sanhedrin. (Lectionary #265) April 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Knowledge of Scripture is knowledge of Christ
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Peter references Moses and the Prophets, revealing how Christ fulfils salvation history. (Lectionary #264) April 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We receive the gift of God and share it with others
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Peter and John encounter a crippled man who is healed in the name of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to receive the precious gift of faith and eagerly share it with the people we meet. (Lectionary #263) April 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christian faith speaks to the mind and the heart
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The people were "cut to the heart" as Peter preaches the Good News, inspiring us to drop our defenses and open our minds and hearts to Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #262) April 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our lives give witness to our faith in Christ
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Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches to crowd with boldness and conviction. (Lectionary #261) April 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the main themes that we find in the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. (Lectionary #43) April 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
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THE LORD IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN, INDEED! Lectionary #42 April 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil
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On this holy night we join the Church around the world as we celebrate the triumph of Christ our Light! (Lectionary #41) April 4, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
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As we hear the Passion of the Lord on this Good Friday, may we join our sufferings and sacrifices to the Cross of Christ. (Lectionary #40) April 3, 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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