Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: We are part of Christ's family when we do the will of the Father
Catholic Inspiration
Christ welcomes us into his family when we do the will of our heavenly Father. (Lectionary #396) July 21, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus responds to a request for a sign
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers three insights when the scribes and Pharisees ask for a sign. (Lectionary #395) July 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 17th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the main themes in our readings for the 17th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #109) July 20, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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16th Sunday of the Year: The Kingdom of Heaven transforms our lives
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Jesus offers three parables that reveal insights about the Kingdom of Heaven. (Lectionary #106) July 19, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus, beloved by the Father and filled with the Spirit, fulfills Isaiah's prophecy with the proclamation of the Gospel message to the Gentiles. This is Good News! (Lectionary #394) July 18, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: You saved my life, O Lord, I shall not die!
Catholic Inspiration
We turn to the Lord for the strength we need as we confront the life and death issues that are part of our human experience. (Lectionary #393) July 17, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We rest in our relationship with the Lord
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Jesus invites us into a relationship with him where we can set aside our burdens and rest in his love. (Lectionary #392) July 16, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Are we receptive and open to the Good News of Jesus Christ?
Catholic Inspiration
The Lord invites us to receive the Good News with the openness and receptivity of a little child. (Lectionary #391) July 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus rebukes the villages that did not repent
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus rebukes the villages of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum for not repenting after their direct interactions with the Lord. (Lectionary #390) July 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus Christ is the most important person in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus concludes the tenth chapter of Matthew's Gospel with the teaching that he is the most important person in our lives. (Lectionary #389) July 13, 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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