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 229: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Sacraments 1

    January 15th, 2009  |  1 hr 18 mins

    Fr. Riccardo addresses The Sacraments: What Difference Do They Really Make? in this first session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series.

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    Episode 228: January 3, 2009-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    January 3rd, 2009  |  11 mins 4 secs

    In this homily for the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to lead lives of faith that will lead others to Christ. Fr. John also reflects on the life of his friend, Mrs. Pat McDonald.

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    Episode 227: Feast of Mary, Mother of God

    January 1st, 2009  |  9 mins 52 secs

    In this homily for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to set a goal for the new year to pray the rosary daily for the many needs of our parish, our families, and the world.

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    Episode 226: Christmas 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    December 25th, 2008  |  13 mins 27 secs

    In his homily for Christmas, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to use the evidence of history to study the person of Jesus (His life, His death, and His resurrection) in order to learn the good news of His story.

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    Episode 225: December 21, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    December 21st, 2008  |  8 mins 43 secs

    In this homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to resolve to pray for each other daily in these times of uncertainty.

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    Episode 224: December 7, 2008-Noon Mass at OLGC

    December 8th, 2008  |  11 mins 2 secs

    In this homily for the second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

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    Episode 223: November 29, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    November 29th, 2008  |  11 mins 45 secs

    While reflecting on the readings for this first Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God is a faithful Father who is attentive to our needs and who keeps His promises.

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    Episode 222: November 23, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    November 23rd, 2008  |  5 mins 30 secs

    Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider completing works of mercy during this upcoming Advent season. While reflecting on the gospel reading from Matthew for the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. John encourages the parishioners to "reach out to...

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    Episode 221: November 16, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC

    November 16th, 2008  |  10 mins 12 secs

    While reflecting on his recent mission trip to Mexico City, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to "sincerely strive to use God's gifts to make a difference in other people's lives."

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    Episode 220: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 4

    November 12th, 2008  |  1 hr 46 secs

    Fr. Riccardo shares photos of his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Loyola, Santiago de Compostela, and Fatima in this session of Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. This presentation is in video format, and should play within iTunes or QuickTime. This...

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    Episode 219: November 8, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC

    November 8th, 2008  |  12 mins 35 secs

    In this homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Church of St. John Lateran, Fr. Riccardo discusses the three senses of the word temple as found in the scripture readings for this day.

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    Episode 218: November 2, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC

    November 2nd, 2008  |  9 mins 53 secs

    In his homily for the Feast of All Souls, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to seek sainthood.