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 363: April 23, 2011-Easter Vigil Mass Homily
April 24th, 2011 | 15 mins 8 secs
In this homiy from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God has acted on our behalf. Fr. John remarks that God has become man to fight for us against Satan, sin, and death and has destroyed these three tyrannical...
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Episode 362: April 16, 2011-4 PM Mass at OLGC
April 16th, 2011 | 3 mins 35 secs
Fr. Riccardo offers suggestions for Holy Week in this Palm Sunday homily.
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Episode 361: April 10, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
April 10th, 2011 | 8 mins 25 secs
While reflecting on St. John's gospel account (Jn 11:1-45) of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that nothing is impossible for Jesus.
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Episode 360: April 3, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC
April 3rd, 2011 | 9 mins 40 secs
While addressing a congregation that includes candidates in the RCIA program, Fr. Riccardo discusses the sacrament of baptism. Fr. John reminds the audience that baptism opens our eyes and gives us, through faith, a way of knowing the truth...
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Episode 359: March 27, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
March 27th, 2011 | 11 mins 15 secs
While reflecting on the scripture readings of the day (Ex 17:3-7, Rom 5:1-2, 5-8, Jn 4:5-42), Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation, "How do we quench God's thirst?"
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Episode 358: March 20, 2011-Noon Mass at OLGC
March 21st, 2011 | 10 mins 24 secs
While reflecting on the gospel account of St. Matthew (Mt 17:1-9) of the Transfiguration of Jesus, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Jesus redeemed the world by His cross and resurrection, and that God is weaving something beautiful out of...
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Episode 357: Parish Mission 2011-Wednesday Mass Homily
March 16th, 2011 | 28 mins 57 secs
From Sunday, March 13th, through Wednesday, March 16th, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is conducting a parish mission titled Do This in Remembrance of Me. Fr. Riccardo is presenting evening sessions each night beginning at 7 PM. This is Fr....
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Episode 356: Parish Mission 2011-Tuesday Session
March 15th, 2011 | 1 hr 13 mins
From Sunday, March 13th, through Wednesday, March 16th, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is conducting a parish mission titled Do This in Remembrance of Me. Fr. Riccardo is presenting evening sessions each night beginning at 7 PM. This is Fr....
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Episode 355: Parish Mission 2011-Monday Session
March 14th, 2011 | 1 hr 2 mins
From Sunday, March 13th, through Wednesday, March 16th, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is conducting a parish mission titled Do This in Remembrance of Me. Fr. Riccardo is presenting evening sessions each night beginning at 7 PM. This is Fr....
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Episode 354: Parish Mission 2011-Sunday Session
March 13th, 2011 | 1 hr 9 mins
From Sunday, March 13th, through Wednesday, March 16th, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is conducting a parish mission titled Do This in Remembrance of Me. Fr. Riccardo is presenting evening sessions each night beginning at 7 PM. This is Fr. John's...
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Episode 353: March 12, 2011-4 PM Mass at OLGC
March 12th, 2011 | 11 mins 56 secs
While addressing a congregation that includes participants in the parish's CYO program, Fr. Riccardo reminds the audience that Jesus has come to give the definitive response to the lies and accusations of Satan. While reflecting on the readings...
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Episode 352: March 6, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC
March 6th, 2011 | 9 mins 16 secs
While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Matthew (Mt 7:21-27), Fr. Riccardo discusses what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Fr. John reminds the congregation that to be a disciple one must surrender their life to God.