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Good Friday - The Cross of Christ

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 04/03/2015

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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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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 -  

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Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 24th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #130) September 7, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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The Lord offers profound, practical wisdom to engage in moments of conflict, daring to have hard conversations so that we can overcome division and foster healing and reconciliation. (Lectionary #127) September 5, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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We profess with all our hearts that Jesus Christ is Lord...and we configure our lives accordingly. (Lectionary #436) September 5, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Jesus invites Peter and the first disciples to join him and become fishers-of-men. (Lectionary #434) September 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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The crowds draw near to Jesus as he teaches, preaches, drives out demons, and cure the sick. (Lectionary #433) September 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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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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