Walking with the Lord in Holy Week - Presentation #4 - Easter
Release Date: 03/17/2015
Daily Mass: God touches the lives of Saul and Ananias
Catholic Inspiration
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Saul proclaims the faith that he formerly persecuted, and Ananias overcomes fear to bring God's healing. (Lectionary #277) May 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci
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Daily Mass: Philip proclaims the Good News
Catholic Inspiration
Guided by the Holy Spirit, Philip engages conversation with a court official and leads him to faith in Jesus. (Lectionary #276) May 8, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The Church thrives in the face of persecution
Catholic Inspiration
Following the martyrdom of Stephen, the Church flourishes even as it is persecuted with violence. (Lectionary #275) May 7, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stephen dies for his faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
After speaking to the Sanhedrin and the people, Stephen dies for his faith that Jesus is the Christ and messiah. (Lectionary #274) May 6, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: Stephen is attacked for his faith in Christ
Catholic Inspiration
Stephen, speaking with wisdom and the Holy Spirit, encounters opposition as he proclaims the Good News to the people. (Lectionary #273) May 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Study, Pray, Serve: 4th Sunday of Easter
Catholic Inspiration
Let's examine some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Easter. (Lectionary #51) May 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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3rd Sunday of Easter: Do we love Jesus?
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me?" three times, underscoring the Lord's loving response to our human weaknesses by meeting us where we are and inviting us to love as God loves us. (Lectionary #48) May 3, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: God dwells and works in our lives
Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches about his relationship with the Father and reveals how he works in and through our lives. (Lectionary #561) May 3, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: The closer to Christ, the stronger our souls
Catholic Inspiration
Gamaliel points out to the Sanhedrin that if something is of human origin it will destroy itself, while if it is of God it will be unstoppable. (Lectionary #271) May 2, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci -
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Daily Mass: We must obey God rather than men
Catholic Inspiration
As the Apostles stand their ground before the Sanhedrin, their faith is sustained in the midst of trial by the power of Holy Spirit. (Lectionary #270) May 1, 2025 - 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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