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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 289: February 28, 2010-8 AM Mass at OLGC
February 28th, 2010 | 9 mins 25 secs
While reflecting on St. Luke's gospel account of the transfiguration of Jesus, Fr. Riccardo draws an analogy between our relationship with Jesus and that of an Olympic athlete and their coach or trainer. Fr. John encourages the congregation to...
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Episode 288: The Stations of the Cross
February 27th, 2010 | 28 mins 13 secs
During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Riccardo presided over this devotion commemorating Jesus' Passion on February 26, 2010.
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Episode 287: February 21, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC
February 21st, 2010 | 9 mins 48 secs
While reflecting on today's first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that lent is a time to remember and be thankful for all Jesus has done for each of us.
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Episode 286: Living as a Catholic in Today's Society
February 9th, 2010 | 55 mins 58 secs
On January 30th, Fr. Riccardo addressed a number of groups at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline, MI. Father John's talk titled It's Both a Privilege and a Challenge to Live as a Catholic in Today's Society was also...
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Episode 285: What Makes Kings from Slaves-Courage
February 9th, 2010 | 56 mins
On January 23rd, Fr. Riccardo addressed the Bravehearts Men's Group of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, MI. Father John's talk titled What Makes Kings from Slaves - Courage was also broadcast on his weekly radio...
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Episode 284: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Catholic Schools
February 9th, 2010 | 1 hr 2 mins
Fr. Riccardo discusses What Does it Mean to be a Catholic School? in this installment for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series.
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Episode 283: February 7, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC
February 7th, 2010 | 10 mins 55 secs
While reflecting on St. Luke's gospel account of St. Peter's encounter with Christ on the Sea of Galilee, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to focus on coming to know who Jesus really is.
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Episode 282: January 30, 2010-4 PM Mass at OLGC
January 30th, 2010 | 10 mins 20 secs
Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to practice piety in this homily from the 4 PM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel.
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Episode 281: January 10, 2010-Noon Mass at OLGC
January 10th, 2010 | 11 mins 49 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses what it means to be a priest in this homily for the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.
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Episode 280: A Proposal for Our Lady of Good Counsel for 2010
January 7th, 2010 | 1 hr 22 mins
In this talk for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series, Fr. Riccardo discusses what it means to be a prophet and addresses the role of the laity in evangelization. The St. Patrick prayer card referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here....
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Episode 279: January 2, 2010-4 PM Mass at OLGC
January 2nd, 2010 | 9 mins 51 secs
In this homily for the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to become "stars" for Christ. While reflecting on the readings of the day and on the lives of Mother Theresa and St. Patrick, Fr. John asks the audience to have...
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Episode 278: Christmas 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC
December 25th, 2009 | 12 mins 54 secs
In this homily for Christmas, Fr. Riccardo ponders the question "Why did Jesus come?"