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Good Friday - The Cross of Christ

Catholic Inspiration

Release Date: 04/03/2015

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As we journey through life we follow Christ, our way, our truth, and our life! (Lectionary #52) May 3, 2026 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Paul's preaching encounters both success and animosity as he proclaims the Good News to both Jews and Gentiles. (Lectionary #284) May 2, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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St. Paul preaches about Jesus within the context of salvation history, inviting us to follow the one who is our way, our truth, and our life. (Lectionary #283) May 1, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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St. Paul outlines some of the high points of salvation as he preaches about Jesus. (Lectionary #282) April 30, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -

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Having spent time in fasting and prayer, Saul and Barnabas are sent by God on a missionary journey. (Lectionary #281) April 29, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Barnabas is sent by the Church in Jerusalem to evaluate the growing faith among the Gentiles in Antioch. (Lectionary #280) April 28, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -  

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Peter explains how non-Jews are receiving the Holy Spirit, revealing how faith in Christ is extended to all people throughout the world. (Lectionary #279) April 27, 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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