Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows
Catholic Inspiration
Today we recall the sorrow of Mary as she endured the passion and death of her Son on the Cross. (Lectionary #444/639) September 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross of Christ
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Jesus speaks to Nicodemus, revealing God's love for the world through the Cross of Christ. (Lectionary #638) September 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 25th Sunday of the Year
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Let's explore some of the themes in the Mass Readings for the 25th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #133) September 14, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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24th Sunday of the Year: It's all about forgiveness
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Jesus offers a parable that makes it clear that forgiveness is non-negotiable for a disciple of Christ. (Lectionary #130) September 12, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Lord offers two practical spiritual insights
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Jesus offers two rich spiritual insights that have tremendous potential to guide our lives. (Lectionary #442) September 12, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We work on ourselves first before we point out the faults of others
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Jesus offers practical spiritual advice that urges us to examine with a humble heart our own faults first before we call out the sins of others. (Lectionary #441) September 11, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus invites his disciples "to measure up" to his teaching
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Jesus exhorts his disciples to love, forgive, give, bless, pray, and stop judging and condemning one another...for the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us! (Lectionary #440) September 10, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Jesus speaks of blessings and woes
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Jesus speaks of blessings and woes, reminding us that in the ups and downs of life we cultivate gratitude so that we can keep ourselves grounded regarding our need for God. (Lectionary #439) September 9, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Even in the messiness of our lives, God is with us
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In the midst of the messy reality that flows through our family, friendships, and relationships in the course of our lives, God is with us - weaving and guiding grace into the fabric of our lives. (Lectionary #636) September 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Our faith in Christ seeks goodness and life
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The Lord teaches us that to seek goodness and life guides us how to live our lives with vibrant faith in the midst of the many options and choices that we face each day. (Lectionary #437) September 7, 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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