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 253: May 24, 2009-Homily for the Feast of the Ascension
May 24th, 2009 | 10 mins 18 secs
In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to witness their faith by living a life of peace in the midst of uncertainty.
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Episode 252: Men's Fellowship Group-Faith Under Attack
May 21st, 2009 | 52 mins 18 secs
On May 19th, Fr. Riccardo spoke to the Men's Fellowship Group of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish concerning the faith challenges that young men and women face during their college years. In this talk titled Faith Under Attack, Fr. John offers his...
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Episode 251: May 10, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC
May 10th, 2009 | 10 mins
In this homily for Mothers' Day, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to persevere in love of God just as a mother shows steadfast perseverance in the love of her children.
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Episode 250: May 3, 2009-12 Noon Mass at OLGC
May 4th, 2009 | 10 mins 38 secs
While reflecting on today's scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation, "Do you know who you are?"
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Episode 249: May 1, 2009-Streamer Day Mass Homily
May 2nd, 2009 | 12 mins 18 secs
Each year Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with a Streamer Day mass to recognize the eighth grade students who will soon complete their final studies at the elementary school. Fr. Riccardo's...
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Episode 248: April 19, 2009-Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday
April 19th, 2009 | 10 mins 46 secs
In this homily from the 10 AM mass, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God is merciful. He encourages the congregation to trust in His forgiveness and to take time today to praise God for all that he has done for us.
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Episode 247: April 11, 2009-Easter Vigil Homily
April 12th, 2009 | 11 mins 59 secs
Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that the events of Holy Week are all real. In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. John encourages us to make a real response to the resurrection of Jesus.
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Episode 246: April 4, 2009-Palm Sunday Homily from 4 PM Mass at OLGC
April 4th, 2009 | 4 mins 54 secs
Fr. Riccardo offers the congregation tangible suggestions in preparation for Holy Week in this homily for Palm Sunday.
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Episode 245: March 29, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
March 29th, 2009 | 9 mins 7 secs
Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to extend mercy to one another in this homily from the 8 AM mass.
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Episode 244: March 22, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC
March 22nd, 2009 | 12 mins 37 secs
While reflecting on John's Gospel account of Jesus's healing of the blind man, Fr. Riccardo offers suggestions on how our eyes may be opened up to see the extraordinary love of God.
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Episode 243: March 7, 2009-4 PM Mass at OLGC
March 7th, 2009 | 10 mins 17 secs
While considering the readings of the day, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation to remain hopeful during times of discouragement. Fr. John reminds the audience that God will not abandon them during the difficult times they face.
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Episode 242: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Sacraments 5
March 6th, 2009 | 1 hr 13 mins
Fr. Riccardo discusses Confirmation in this fifth 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.