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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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Paul and Barnabas are set apart after people have discerned God's will through prayer, fasting, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #281) April 24, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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As the Church grows, more and more people seek to learn about the faith and how it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. (Lectionary #280) April 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Peter recounts a vision and an experience with some Gentiles how God's salvation is now at work in all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #279) April 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter. (Year B, Lectionary #53) April 22, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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The Lord teaches the disciples that he is the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. (Year B, Lectionary #50) April 20, 2024 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit and calling upon the name of Jesus, heals two people and fosters the faith of many. (Lectionary #278) April 20, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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On his way to Damascus to hunt for followers of Christ, Paul is struck to the ground and blinded.  Having his sight restored through Ananias' intercession, the one who formerly persecuted the Church now becomes a shining example of faith.  (Lectionary #277) April 19, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Philip meets an Ethiopian eunuch, and through this encounter he has an opportunity to talk about Jesus and lead the man to faith in Christ. (Lectionary #276) April 18, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Driven to its knees by persecution, the Church thrives with God's grace and guidance...inspiring us to face our challenges today and never, ever, quit! (Lectionary #275) April 17, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory -Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Stephen is martyred for his faith in Christ, revealing to us the cost of discipleship and the price that some must pay to follow the Lord. (Lectionary #274) April 16, 2024 - 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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