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 436: Series on Prayer-Session 1

    October 3rd, 2012  |  1 hr 28 mins

    This year the Church celebrates the Year of Faith, giving us the opportunity to answer the question Jesus asks each of us, “Who do you say that I am?” Fr. Riccardo begins a three-part Series on Prayer with this talk from October...

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    Episode 435: September 30, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    September 30th, 2012  |  11 mins 4 secs

    While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Mark (Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48), Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that, "The key to a great life is to have great habits." Fr. John asks the congregants to consider whether they are using God's great...

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    Episode 434: September 26, 2012-Introductory Session for the Year of Faith

    September 27th, 2012  |  1 hr 10 mins

    This year the Church celebrates the Year of Faith, giving us the opportunity to answer the question Jesus asks each of us, “Who do you say that I am?” In essence this is the question of faith. Answering this requires taking an in-depth...

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    Episode 433: September 23, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    September 23rd, 2012  |  10 mins 42 secs

    While reflecting on the readings of this day (Wis 2:12, 17-20; Jas 3:16-4:3; and Mk 9:30-37) and on his personal life experiences, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Christian life is about establishing great habits.  Fr. John encourages...

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    Episode 432: September 9, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    September 9th, 2012  |  10 mins 18 secs

    While considering the readings for this day (Is 35:4-7a, Jas 2:1-5, and Mk 7:31-37), Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation to keep their eyes on God. Fr. John encourages each congregant to spend time in prayer this week with the reading from Isaiah...

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    Episode 431: September 5, 2012-Mass of the Holy Spirit

    September 6th, 2012  |  12 mins 35 secs

    This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated at the start of the new school year.

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    Episode 430: August 25, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    August 25th, 2012  |  9 mins 11 secs

    Fr. Riccardo discusses the mutual subordination of husband and wife while reflecting on the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians (Eph 5:21-32) from today's second reading.  Fr. John reminds the congregation that marriage is a sacrament of service,...

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    Episode 429: August 19, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    August 19th, 2012  |  13 mins 12 secs

    Fr. John continues to reflect on the Bread of Life Discourse (Jn 6:22-59) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  Fr. John discusses the longing of all Christians to meet God, and reminds the congregation that proper...

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    Episode 428: August 15, 2012-Feast of the Assumption

    August 16th, 2012  |  9 mins 8 secs

    In this homily for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Mary shows us how to be attentive to God's voice and obedient to His word.

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    Episode 427: August 11, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    August 11th, 2012  |  10 mins 12 secs

    Fr. John continues to reflect on the Bread of Life Discourse (Jn 6:22-59) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  Fr. John remarks that the path to eternal life comes from, "entering into a relationship with Him who is life,...

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    Episode 426: August 4, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    August 4th, 2012  |  12 mins 42 secs

    Does God have a plan? While considering the scripture readings (Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; and Jn 6:24-35) of this day, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God does have a plan for our lives and wants to feed us on our pilgrimage. Fr....

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    Episode 425: July 29, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    July 29th, 2012  |  11 mins 50 secs

    While considering the Gospel account of St. John (Jn 6:1-15), Fr. Riccardo remarks that the New Testament brings to fulfillment events first described in the Old Testament.  Fr. John reflects on the Passover meal and the Exodus while comparing...