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 339: January 2, 2010-Feast of the Epiphany
January 2nd, 2011 | 9 mins 6 secs
In this homily for the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Riccardo compares the actions of the Magi with our own actions at Mass. Fr. John asks, "When was the last time you and I worshipped God?" Fr. John encourages the congregation to respond...
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Episode 338: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
January 1st, 2011 | 7 mins 37 secs
Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to make a commitment to pray the rosary daily, and to ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Patroness, to intercede on our behalf for our families and for married couples.
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Episode 337: December 26, 2010-Feast of the Holy Family
December 26th, 2010 | 11 mins 20 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses the Sacrament of Matrimony in this homily for the Feast of the Holy Family.
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Episode 336: Christmas 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC
December 25th, 2010 | 11 mins 47 secs
In this homily for Christmas, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Jesus came to wage war for us and considers the great gift that God has given us in Christ, the gift of Himself. The scripture readings for this day are: Is 9:1-6, Ti...
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Episode 335: December 19, 2010-8 AM Mass at OLGC
December 19th, 2010 | 8 mins 29 secs
While considering the scripture readings of the day (Is 7:10-14, Rom 1:1-7, Mt 1:18-24), Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation, "Do we belong to Jesus Christ, or do we just happen to be Christian?"
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Episode 334: December 11, 2010-4 PM Mass at OLGC
December 12th, 2010 | 11 mins 43 secs
Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to go to school at the feet of Mary, our Mother, so that they may learn how to trust. While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Matthew (Mt 11:2-11), Fr. John reminds us that for every situation in...
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Episode 332: OLGC 90th Anniversary Celebration Mass Homily
November 30th, 2010 | 18 mins 37 secs
On November 27th, a Mass was held to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. His Excellency Allen Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, presided at the Mass and delivered this homily.
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Episode 331: November 28, 2010-5 PM Mass at OLGC
November 28th, 2010 | 9 mins 44 secs
While reflecting on the readings (Is 2:1-5, Rom 13:11-14, Mt 24:37-44) for this first Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo discusses proper behavior of communicants after receiving the Eucharist at Mass.
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Episode 330: November 21, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC
November 21st, 2010 | 8 mins 32 secs
Fr. Riccardo reflects on his visit to Wawel Castle during his recent pilgrimage to Poland and on the gospel reading from St. Luke (Lk 23:35-43) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John encourages the congregation to beg for...
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Episode 329: November 14, 2010-8 AM Mass at OLGC
November 14th, 2010 | 10 mins 8 secs
While discussing the gospel reading from Luke (Lk 21:5-19), Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation that, "The church desparately needs joyful, educated Christians, who deeply love Jesus, who are willing and able to give an explanation for the faith...
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Episode 328: November 10, 2010-Theology of the Body Session 6
November 10th, 2010 | 1 hr 20 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....
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Episode 327: November 7, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC
November 7th, 2010 | 9 mins 18 secs
While reflecting on the first reading from 2 Maccabees and examples of martyrdom in our time, Fr. Riccardo poses the question, "Am I willing to live for Jesus?"