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Good Friday - The Cross of Christ

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 04/03/2015

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The Lord offers guidance regarding our response to evil, urging us to avoid retaliation. (Lectionary #365) June 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Here are some of the main themes in the Mass readings for the 12th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #94) June 15, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Cross of Christ - ugly, filthy with the blood of countless victims, jagged, and splintered - becomes the sign of the depth and breadth of agony Jesus endured.  As he embraces his suffering, the Cross becomes a bridge whereby he unites with all humanity, meeting us in our most profound moments of weakness and sin, and gives us hope through his triumph over death.

We must understand the Cross in the light of Easter joy:

  • For if we only focus on the Cross then we have no hope; life becomes dark and filled with despair.
  • And if we only focus on Easter joy then we have no respect for the gift of the Lord's Passion; we do not appreciate the price that was paid for our salvation.

We look to the Cross and allow Christ's Passion to touch our lives.  We unite with Jesus and give grateful thanks that he has redeemed us in every aspect of our lives.

Come to the Cross and unite your heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.

Be redeemed by Love Himself, who gave his life to save and set us free.

April 3, 2015 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI

Fr. Andrew Ricci - studyprayserve.com

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