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 217: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 3
October 29th, 2008 | 1 hr 3 mins
Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic Praying With Our Lady in this third session of a series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics.
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Episode 216: October 26, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC
October 26th, 2008 | 9 mins 11 secs
Fr. Riccardo discusses his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Fatima, Loyola, and Santiago de Compostela in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John also reads a letter from Cardinal Adam Maida, Archbishop of Detroit, concerning...
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Episode 215: October 12, 2008-12 Noon Mass at OLGC
October 12th, 2008 | 10 mins 8 secs
While reflecting on today's scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo discusses his imminent pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes. Fr. John encourages the congregation to live lives rooted in God and to act like men and women who are clothed in Jesus.
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Episode 214: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 2
October 9th, 2008 | 1 hr 28 mins
Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic Praying With Scripture in this second session of a series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. The handouts referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.
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Episode 213: October 5, 2008-5 PM Mass at OLGC
October 5th, 2008 | 11 mins 40 secs
In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Riccardo discusses embryonic stem cell research and encourages the congregation to vote no on Michigan Ballot Proposal 2 on November 4th.
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Episode 212: Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 1
October 2nd, 2008 | 1 hr 19 mins
Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic of Prayer-The One Thing Necessary in this first session of a new series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. The handouts referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.
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Episode 211: The Most Urgent Crisis of Our Day-Fr. John Riccardo
September 28th, 2008 | 1 hr 8 mins
Fr. Riccardo discusses The Most Urgent Crisis of Our Day in this inaugural address for the Dignity of Life Speaker Series sponsored by the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
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Episode 210: September 6, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC
September 7th, 2008 | 9 mins 58 secs
In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo challenges the congregation to speak out when they see people in danger.
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Episode 209: August 31, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC
September 3rd, 2008 | 8 mins 21 secs
Fr. Riccardo reflects on the judgment day in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
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Episode 208: July 27, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC
July 27th, 2008 | 10 mins 55 secs
While reflecting on today's Scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to seek a deep friendship and personal relationship with God. Fr. John states, "God is inviting us very personally to put Him first, to see things the way they...
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Episode 207: July 20, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC
July 20th, 2008 | 11 mins 35 secs
In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses Humanae Vitae, the Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Paul VI on the regulation of birth which was promulgated on July 25, 1968.
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Episode 206: July 13, 2008-12 Noon Mass at OLGC
July 13th, 2008 | 10 mins 26 secs
In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses the words of St. Paul from today's second reading. Fr. John reflects on the many sufferings enduring by St. Paul in his lifetime, and encourages the congregation to ask God for the gift of faith so that...