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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 277: December 13, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
December 13th, 2009 | 10 mins 37 secs
While reflecting on the lives of St. Maximillian Kolbe and of St. Paul, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation that we all have reasons to be joyful during this Advent season.
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Episode 276: December 5, 2009-4 PM Mass at OLGC
December 6th, 2009 | 8 mins 58 secs
In this homily for the second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that we all have something to celebrate this Christmas.
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Episode 275: November 21, 2009-4 PM Mass at OLGC
November 21st, 2009 | 8 mins 53 secs
In this homily for the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. Riccardo discusses the meaning of kingship while encouraging the congregation to reach out to those in need during this season.
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Episode 274: Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day
November 19th, 2009 | 1 hr 7 mins
On November 18th, Fr. Riccardo spoke to the Family of Faith Group of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
on Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day. This is a podcast of Fr. John's address to the group. The Universal Prayer of Pope Clement XI... -
Episode 273: Homily-Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day
November 19th, 2009 | 7 mins 33 secs
On November 18th, Fr. Riccardo spoke to the Family of Faith Group of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish
on Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day. This is a podcast of Fr. John's homily from the opening Mass. -
Episode 272: November 15, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
November 15th, 2009 | 10 mins 54 secs
Father Riccardo invites the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus and to contemplate everything He has done for them. Fr. John encourages the congregation to ask Jesus for an increase in the gift of faith, an increase in confidence, and an increase...
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Episode 271: November 1, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
November 1st, 2009 | 10 mins 21 secs
In this homily for the Feast of All Saints, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider doing three things this month. Fr. John encourages them to study the lives of the saints, to attend Mass at least once during the week, and to show their love...
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Episode 270: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Sacraments 7
October 21st, 2009 | 1 hr 19 mins
Fr. Riccardo discusses The Eucharist in this seventh session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series. The outline referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.
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Episode 269: October 18, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
October 18th, 2009 | 8 mins 51 secs
Fr. Riccardo invites the congregation to spread the light of faith in the community and in their families in this homily from the 8 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
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Episode 268: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Sacraments 6
October 14th, 2009 | 1 hr 18 mins
Fr. Riccardo discusses Marriage in this sixth session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series.
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Episode 267: October 11, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
October 11th, 2009 | 9 mins 59 secs
While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Mark, Fr. Riccardo discusses the purpose of life. Fr. John encourages the congregation to seek a personal friendship with God.
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Episode 266: October 4, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC
October 4th, 2009 | 12 mins 37 secs
In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Deacon Tim Sullivan encourages the congregation to show respect for life in all of its stages, from conception to death.