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

  • Episode 580: The Biblical Vision of Marriage-Session 2

    January 22nd, 2015  |  1 hr 1 min

    Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is hosting a five-week program looking at the biblical vision of marriage and family. In this second session, Fr. John discusses Ephesians 5.

  • Episode 579: The Biblical Vision of Marriage-Session 1

    January 15th, 2015  |  1 hr 12 mins

    Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is hosting a five-week program looking at the biblical vision of marriage and family. For the first week, Fr. John discusses the question “Does the biblical vision of marriage have anything to offer us today?”

  • Episode 578: January 11, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    January 12th, 2015  |  16 mins 20 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses sin in this homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Fr. John considers the importance of baptism in destroying sin, but points out that this can only happen when we acknowledge sin, repent for our sins, and cease...

  • Episode 577: January 4, 2015-Welcome Mass at OLGC

    January 5th, 2015  |  21 mins 13 secs

    Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Welcome Mass on Sunday, January 4th. This podcast contains Fr. Riccardo's opening remarks from that Mass as well as his homily.

  • Episode 576: December 31, 2014-Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    January 1st, 2015  |  13 mins 25 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses the reasons for celebrating the octave of Christmas in this homily from the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of praying the rosary, and offers...

  • Episode 575: December 28, 2014-Noon Mass at OLGC

    December 28th, 2014  |  16 mins 28 secs

    In this homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Riccardo reviews the pledges made by couples in the Rite of Marriage and by parents during the Rite of Baptism while offering encouragement to the congregants on raising their families in the...

  • Episode 574: Christmas 2014-Midnight Mass at OLGC

    December 25th, 2014  |  13 mins 51 secs

    In this homily from Christmas Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo reflects on what we really want, what God really wants, and what Christmas has to do with these questions.

  • Episode 573: December 20, 2014-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    December 20th, 2014  |  15 mins 51 secs

    Fr. Riccardo looks at faith in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While discussing the gospel account from St. Luke (LK 1:26-38), Fr. John points out that there is more to reality than we can see, that God is the primary actor in life,...

  • Episode 572: December 14, 2014-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    December 15th, 2014  |  12 mins 45 secs

    In this homily for the third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo remarks that the essence of being Christian is to evangelize. Fr. John tells the congregation to be prepared to answer the question, "Why should anybody follow Jesus?" Fr. John reminds the...

  • Episode 571: November 30, 2014-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    December 1st, 2014  |  11 mins 45 secs

    In this homily for the 1st Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation that Jesus is ready to meet us today. Are we expecting Him? He cannot wait to surprise us.

  • Episode 570: A Quick Journey Through the Bible-Session 8

    November 28th, 2014  |  1 hr 29 mins

    Fr. Riccardo is facilitating an 8 week long Bible study using Jeff Cavins A Quick Journey Through the Bible series. This parish wide Bible study uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension...

  • Episode 569: November 23, 2014-Feast of Christ the King

    November 24th, 2014  |  14 mins 26 secs

    While considering the gospel account of St. Matthew (MT 25:31-46) for the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of practicing the corporal works of mercy. Fr. John reminds the congregation that God is asking us to show...