About the show
Selected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. John Riccardo as the Executive Director of ACTS XXIX and from when he was a Pastor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Parish in Plymouth, MI.
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Episodes
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Episode 616: May 14, 2015-Brian Hill Mass Homily
May 26th, 2015 | 30 mins 16 secs
Fr. Riccardo honors Brian Hill with this homily from his funeral Mass.
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Episode 615: May 15, 2015-Streamer Day Mass Homily
May 26th, 2015 | 12 mins 52 secs
Each year Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with a Streamer Day Mass to recognize the eighth grade students who will soon complete their final studies at the elementary school. Fr. Riccardo's...
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Episode 614: May 23, 2014-4 PM Mass at OLGC
May 26th, 2015 | 13 mins 47 secs
In this homily for the Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Riccardo looks at the role of the Holy Spirit in helping us fulfill the mission of our parish. Fr. John reflects on the lives of St. Peter and on that of Brian Hill as he takes a look at what...
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Episode 613: May 16, 2015-Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
May 18th, 2015 | 16 mins 19 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses our parish mission in this homily from the 4 PM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John looks at the importance of the laity in accomplishing the mission and cites the example of Brian Hill, who was...
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Episode 612: May 10, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC
May 11th, 2015 | 17 mins 6 secs
Fr. Riccardo reflects on his recent trip to Italy and a viewing of the Shroud of Turin in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses the great love shown by Jesus in His sacrifice on the cross and His commandment to...
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Episode 611: April 26, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC
April 27th, 2015 | 17 mins 9 secs
In this homily for the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo offers a personal testimony describing how he developed a strong devotion to Mary and ultimately consecrated his life to her using Fr. Michael E. Gaitley's...
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Episode 610: April 18, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC
April 20th, 2015 | 17 mins 2 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses three recent experiences, shares three words from scripture, and offers three suggestions for the week ahead in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
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Episode 609: April 4, 2015-Easter Vigil Mass
April 8th, 2015 | 18 mins 50 secs
In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo considers the last words of Jesus in relation to one parish family and in relation to the mission of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. Fr. John reminds the congregants that when the world has...
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Episode 608: Good Friday Meditation: I Thirst for You
April 3rd, 2015 | 12 mins 5 secs
“I thirst for you” is the theme of our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. This message reflects the convergence of two thirsts - our thirst for Jesus that can only be quenched by knowing Him, and His thirst for each and every one of us at every...
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Episode 607: April 1, 2015-Lectio Divina
April 1st, 2015 | 29 mins 10 secs
On Wednesday's during Lent, Fr. Riccardo is leading a scripture study to help participants experience the Word of God in a whole new way. Fr. John leads a reflection on the upcoming gospel reading during a Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and...
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Episode 606: March 28, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC
March 29th, 2015 | 13 mins 3 secs
While reflecting on the Passion narrative from St. Mark (MK 14:1-15:47), Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation that this is not a tragedy, but a story of Jesus entering into glorious combat for us. It is the means by which He brings us home.
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Episode 605: March 25, 2015-Lectio Divina
March 25th, 2015 | 58 mins 13 secs
On Wednesday's during Lent, Fr. Riccardo is leading a scripture study to help participants experience the Word of God in a whole new way. Fr. John leads a reflection on an upcoming Sunday reading during a Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and...