Episode Archive

776 episodes of Fr. John Riccardo Mic'd Up since the first episode, which aired on October 16th, 2005.

  • Episode 676: June 12, 2016-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    June 13th, 2016  |  16 mins 46 secs

    Fr. Riccardo preached at the 10 AM Mass honoring parish members completing their high school or college studies. Fr. John tells the congregants that the front door of God's house is always open. We can always come home to Him. Fr. John discusses...

  • Episode 675: June 9, 2016-Graduation Mass Homily

    June 9th, 2016  |  15 mins 42 secs

    Fr. Riccardo addresses the eighth grade graduating class of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School in this homily from the 2016 Graduation Mass.

  • Episode 674: June 5, 2016-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    June 6th, 2016  |  14 mins 41 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses the encounters with God found in the readings for this day, particularly St. Paul's encounter with with Jesus on his way to Damascus (GAL 1:11-19) and Jesus' encounter with the widow in Nain (LK 7:11-17). Fr. John tells the...

  • Episode 673: May 29, 2016-The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

    May 31st, 2016  |  17 mins 1 sec

    Fr. Riccardo discusses why we are obliged to go to Mass each Sunday in this homily for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Fr. John looks at the reasons we should be thankful for all that God has done for us and reminds the...

  • Episode 672: May 22, 2016-The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

    May 23rd, 2016  |  23 mins 46 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses an icon of the Holy Trinity (viewable here) in this homily for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Fr. John discusses the stewardship needs of the parish for the coming year and reflects on the mission of the parish to offer...

  • Episode 671: May 20, 2016-Streamer Day Mass Homily

    May 20th, 2016  |  20 mins 58 secs

    Each year Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School celebrates a Streamer Day Mass to recognize the eighth grade students who will soon complete their final studies at the elementary school. Fr. Riccardo's homily from this year's Mass is presented here.

  • Episode 670: Town Hall Meeting

    May 19th, 2016  |  1 hr 53 mins

    Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a town hall meeting at the church on May 18th to update parishioners on everything that has happened at the parish during the past year and to inform them of future plans for the coming year.

  • Episode 669: May 2, 2016-Funeral Liturgy for Peter D. Riccardo

    May 3rd, 2016  |  27 mins 51 secs

    The funeral liturgy for Peter D. Riccardo, the
    brother of Fr. John Riccardo, was celebrated at Our Lady of
    the Lakes Church in Waterford, Michigan. This podcast contains
    Fr. Riccardo's homily and the final commendation. Fr. John and...

  • Episode 668: April 24, 2016-5 PM Mass at OLGC

    April 25th, 2016  |  12 mins 54 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses forgiveness while asking the congregants
    whether they are recipients or givers of mercy. Fr. John looks at
    the lives of St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Paul, and the Coptic
    Christian martyrs while challenging the congregation to...

  • Episode 667: April 10, 2016-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    April 11th, 2016  |  14 mins 21 secs

    While discussing Jesus' conversation with St. Peter around the charcoal fire (JN 21:1-19), Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregants that God loves to forgive. Fr. John encourages all to seek forgiveness for the "charcoal fires" in our lives...

  • Episode 666: March 26, 2016-Easter Vigil Homily

    March 27th, 2016  |  18 mins 24 secs

    In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo considers the scripture readings of this day and what they mean to the candidates who were about to be baptized as well as the entire congregation. Fr. John encourages the congregants to...

  • Episode 665: March 20, 2016-Noon Mass at OLGC

    March 21st, 2016  |  10 mins 12 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses the greatness of God in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While encouraging the congregants to view a video from Pastor Louie Giglio of Passion City Church, Fr. John ponders the vastness of the universe and the...