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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 376: August 7, 2011-10 AM Mass at OLGC
August 17th, 2011 | 9 mins 38 secs
While reflecting on today's gospel account from St. Matthew (Mt 14:22-33), Fr. Riccardo remarks that all of life is a storm with endless opportunities for fear and anxiety. Fr. John reminds us that in times of need we need to remember that we...
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Episode 375: July 31, 2011-Noon Mass at OLGC
August 1st, 2011 | 10 mins 56 secs
While reflecting on the readings of this day (Is 55:1-3, Rom 8:35, 37-39, and Mt 14:13-21), Fr. Riccardo recounts the many miracles performed by Jesus. Fr. John reminds the congregation that the greatest miracle of all occurs each day at Mass,...
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Episode 374: July 24, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
July 24th, 2011 | 9 mins 45 secs
Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to reflect on the question posed by Jesus in the gospel reading from St. Matthew (Mt 13:44-52), "Do you understand all these things?" Fr. John encourages us to beg the Holy Spirit to work in our lives, that we...
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Episode 373: July 17, 2011-Video of Homily on Hospitality
July 17th, 2011 | 8 mins 36 secs
Fr. Riccardo encourages parishioners to serve the parish as Ministers of Hospitality in this video podcast in standard definition. It should play in iTunes, using Apple's QuickTime movie player software, on an AppleTV, or on a video iPod. It is a 113...
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Episode 372: July 17, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
July 17th, 2011 | 8 mins 34 secs
While reflecting on the readings for this day (Wis 12:13, 16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43), Fr. Riccardo encourages parishioners to serve the parish as Ministers of Hospitality.
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Episode 371: June 25, 2011-The Feast of Corpus Christi
June 25th, 2011 | 11 mins 38 secs
In this homily for The Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo repeats his exhortation from last week by reminding the congregation that they should come to Mass expecting to hear God speak to them. While reflecting on the gospel reading from St....
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Episode 370: May 13, 2011-Streamer Day Mass Homily
June 22nd, 2011 | 16 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 369: June 19, 2011-Noon Mass at OLGC
June 19th, 2011 | 10 mins 10 secs
Fr. Riccardo reflects on his recent visit to preach at Kensington Church in Troy while discussing our expectations for Mass. Fr. John suggests to the congregation that they bring their bibles to Mass, along with a journal and a pen. Fr....
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Episode 367: June 5, 2011-10 AM Mass at OLGC
June 5th, 2011 | 14 mins 59 secs
On the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Riccardo addressed a congregation that included a group of recent high school and college graduates from the parish. Fr. John offers his advice to the graduates in this homily from the 10 AM Mass. The...
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Episode 366: May 29, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
May 29th, 2011 | 13 mins 21 secs
While reflecting on the readings for this day (Acts 8:5-8 and 14-17, 1 Pt 3:15-18, Jn 14:15-21), Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation whether they know and love God. Father John discusses Psalm 23 and its implications for our lives. He reminds us that...
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Episode 365: May 8, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
May 8th, 2011 | 11 mins 42 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses the role of parents as the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith in this homily for Mother's Day. Fr. John recounts his own mother's journey to the realization of the truth of the resurrection while...
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Episode 364: May 1, 2011-Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday
May 1st, 2011 | 12 mins 32 secs
In this homily for the Feast of Divine Mercy, Fr. Riccardo discusses the origin of the feast day and reminds the congregation that God is rich in mercy and loves to forgive. Fr. John cites Blessed John Paul II and Mary as icons of forgiveness,...