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 351: March 2, 2011-Theology of the Body Session 11

    March 2nd, 2011  |  1 hr 33 mins

    From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr....

  • Episode 350: February 4, 2011-Catholic Schools Week Mass

    February 14th, 2011  |  12 mins 1 sec

    This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the 2011 Catholic Schools Week Mass.

  • Episode 349: February 13, 2011-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    February 13th, 2011  |  9 mins 12 secs

    Father Riccardo discusses the Sacrament of Marriage in this homily from the 10 Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  The gospel reading for this day is Matthew 5:17-37.

  • Episode 348: February 9, 2011-Theology of the Body Session 10

    February 9th, 2011  |  1 hr 25 mins

    From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr....

  • Episode 347: February 6, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    February 8th, 2011  |  10 mins 7 secs

    Fr. Riccardo challenges the congregation to recognize Jesus in His "distressing disguise" in this homily from the 8 AM Mass at OLGC.  The readings for this day are Is 58:7-10, 1 Cor 2:1-5, Mt 5:13-16.

  • Episode 346: January 26, 2011-Theology of the Body Session 9

    January 26th, 2011  |  1 hr 9 mins

    From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr....

  • Episode 345: January 22, 2011-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    January 22nd, 2011  |  11 mins 21 secs

    While addressing a congregation including Confirmandi and their sponsors, Fr. Riccardo asks, "What does it mean to live as a disciple of Jesus?"  On this anniversary of the U.S Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, Fr. John reminds the congregation...

  • Episode 344: January 19, 2011-Theology of the Body Session 8

    January 20th, 2011  |  1 hr 8 mins

    From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr....

  • Episode 343: January 12, 2011-Theology of the Body Session 7

    January 12th, 2011  |  1 hr 14 mins

    From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr....

  • Episode 342: January 9, 2011-The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

    January 9th, 2011  |  10 mins 15 secs

    In this homily for The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Riccardo discusses the task and duty given to parents on the occasion of the baptism of their child. In particular, Fr. John emphasizes the obligation of parents to bring their children to...

  • Episode 341: Reflections on the Pilgrimage to Poland

    January 7th, 2011  |  1 hr 18 mins

    In October of 2010, Fr. Riccardo led a pilgrimage to Poland. This video podcast was recorded on January 5th, as Fr. John and other pilgrims shared their reflections and photos from that trip. This podcast is 78 minutes in length, and the download...

  • Episode 340: Grief and Hope-Staying in Touch with Our Beloved

    January 5th, 2011  |  56 mins

    On December 1, 2010, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted An Evening of Reflection and Prayer on Grief and Hope.  Fr. Riccardo's talk, titled Staying in Touch with Our Beloved, aired on his radio program Christ is the Answer. This podcast also...