Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: God works through Paul in prison
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Stripped, beaten and in prison, Paul and Silas remain steadfast for the Lord, ultimately bringing the jailer and his household to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #292) May 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Gospel is accepted in Philippi
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Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, opens her heart to the Gospel, and after having her entire household baptized, she offers hospitality to Paul and his companions. (Lectionary #291) May 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: Ascension of the Lord
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Here are some of the main themes that we find on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. (Lectionary #58) May 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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6th Sunday of Easter: When we walk together in faith, we mentor one another
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The First Letter of Peter offers practical advice about how we are to speak and act as disciples of Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #55) May 9, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: St. Paul is guided by the Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit directs St. Paul, and in a vision he sets his course for Macedonia to proclaim the Good News. (Lectionary #290) May 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ guides our lives
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The decision from the Council of Jerusalem is received with great joy by the Gentiles in city of Antioch. (Lectionary #289) May 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The love of Christ guides a crucial discussion in the early Church
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The Council of Jerusalem reveals a lively discussion among the apostles, rooted in their love for the Lord Jesus they listen to one another. (Lectionary #288) May 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our lives are fruitful when we remain close to Christ
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Like the first major debate in the early Church, we engage in our challenging discussions with the strength of our faith in Christ that reflects the fruitfulness of our lives. (Lectionary #287) May 6, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We persevere with the faith of Christ
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In the midst of our hardships, we persevere in faith with the peace of Christ as our strength. (Lectionary #286) May 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: A case of mistaken identity
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Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for Hermes and Zeus after a miraculous healing. (Lectionary #285) May 4, 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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