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 532: January 26, 2014-8 AM Mass at OLGC
January 26th, 2014 | 18 mins 8 secs
Fr. Riccardo continues a series of homilies on the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Episode 531: January 19, 2014-5 PM Mass at OLGC
January 20th, 2014 | 12 mins 53 secs
Fr. Riccardo continues a series of homilies on the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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Episode 530: January 12, 2014-10 AM Mass at OLGC
January 13th, 2014 | 10 mins 52 secs
Fr. Riccardo begins a new series of homilies on the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses how we can meet Jesus in the sacraments and begins the series looking at the Sacrament...
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Episode 529: January 4, 2014-4 PM Mass at OLGC
January 4th, 2014 | 10 mins 44 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses the role of the body when we come to Mass in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses the gestures and postures we use in the celebration of the Mass, with particular emphasis on the sign of the cross...
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Episode 528: January 1, 2014-Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
January 2nd, 2014 | 8 mins 22 secs
In this homily for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, Fr. Riccardo discusses his goal for the parish for 2014. Fr. John expresses his desire that, with the help of the Holy Spirit, we will grow to look more like Mary, the perfect disciple.
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Episode 527: December 29, 2013-Noon Mass at OLGC
December 29th, 2013 | 14 mins 45 secs
In this homily for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Fr. Riccardo takes a look at what scripture teaches about marriage and family life. While considering the readings of this day (SIR 3:2-6, 12-14; COL 3:12-21; and MT...
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Episode 526: Christmas 2013-Midnight Mass Homily at OLGC
December 25th, 2013 | 12 mins 50 secs
In this homily from the midnight Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Ricccardo looks at Jesus as bridegroom. Fr. John reminds the congregation that Christmas is about God's desire for us. How will we respond to Jesus' request: will you be mine?
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Episode 525: December 22, 2013-8 AM Mass at OLGC
December 23rd, 2013 | 6 mins 54 secs
Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregants of the reasons they have to hope in God in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
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Episode 524: December 15, 2013-5 PM Mass at OLGC
December 16th, 2013 | 14 mins 32 secs
While considering today's gospel account from St. Matthew (MT 11:2-11), Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of asking questions. Just as John the Baptist sent his disciples to question whether Jesus is the true messiah, Fr. John encourages the...
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Episode 523: November 30, 2013-4 PM Mass at OLGC
December 2nd, 2013 | 9 mins 18 secs
In this homily for the first Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that this is the time to look at our lives and see what must be done to grow in conformity with Jesus. Fr. John asks the congregants to consider trimming the...
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Episode 522: November 17, 2013-5 PM Mass at OLGC
November 18th, 2013 | 20 mins 39 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses the healing power of God in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While addressing a congregation that included children beginning to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, Fr. John recounts examples from his own...
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Episode 521: November 10, 2013-10 AM Mass at OLGC
November 11th, 2013 | 14 mins 16 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses the reality of evil in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John looks at: who is the devil, what his names mean, his mode of operation, his goal, his relationship to Jesus, why it may look like he is winning,...