Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
11th Sunday of the Year: Our sacrifices reveal our love for Jesus Christ
Catholic Inspiration
The Letter to the Romans shows how God's love is revealed through the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, inspiring us to follow the Lord for sacrificial service in the world. (Lectionary #91) June 13, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers practical advice about our speech
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Jesus instructs his disciples to avoid making false oaths and rash vows, rather letting our "yes" mean yes and "no" mean no. (Lectionary #364) June 13, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ offers us rest from our labors and burdens
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus offers us rest from the weariness of the labors and burdens of life. (Lectionary #170) June 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The crucial call to reconcile
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Jesus teaches his disciples about the crucial role of reconciliation. (Lectionary #362) June 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ fulfills the law and the prophets
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Coming not to abolish but to fulfill the law and the prophets, Jesus invites us to study the Scriptures and know the story of salvation history. (Lectionary #361) June 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Christ calls us to be salt and light
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Jesus teaches us that we are salt and light in the world, reminding us to not waste the opportunity to glorify our Heavenly Father by our good works. (Lectionary #360) June 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Beatitudes
Catholic Inspiration
The Beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and remind us that as disciples of Christ we follow the Lord on the long journey that leads to eternal life. (Lectionary #359) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 11th Sunday of the Year
Catholic Inspiration
Here are some of the key themes in the Mass readings for the 11th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #91) June 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com
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Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ nourishes our lives
Catholic Inspiration
The "Bread of Life" discourse in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel reveals how the Body and Blood of Jesus fosters our life in God. (Lectionary #167) June 6, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Sacrifices reveal the depth of our love in Christ
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Contrasting examples of outward show and surplus wealth, Jesus reveals the extraordinary sacrifice of a poor widow who gives all that she has for the glory of God. (Lectionary #358) June 6, 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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