Episode 727: June 3, 2017-Pentecost Vigil Mass Homily

June 5th, 2017  |  27 mins 14 secs

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Fr. John Riccardo presided at the Vigil Mass for the Feast of Pentecost at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John uses an image of Mary from the Annunciation to encourage us to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. He invites the congregation to read "Unleash the Gospel" a pastoral letter from Archbishop Allen Vigneron detailing the roadmap for the future of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Fr. Riccardo tells the congregants that our community of Plymouth can be changed if we are receptive to the Holy Spirit.

Episode 725: May 14, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC

May 15th, 2017  |  22 mins 50 secs

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Fr. John Riccardo preached at all of the masses this weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. John tells the congregation that God is an architect with a blueprint for our lives and for our parish. While reflecting on the readings of this day (ACTS 6:1-7, 1 PT 2:4-9, JN 14:1-12) and on St. Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth (1 COR 3:9-10) Fr. John discusses the role of the laity as living stones in the spiritual house that is our parish.

Episode 723: April 16, 2017-8 AM Easter Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 14

April 18th, 2017  |  9 mins 35 secs

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Love is the Reason

This is Fr. Prentice Tipton's homily from the 8 AM Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Prentice concludes his homily for the "Rerouting" series by asking, "What have we done with our freedom?" After reflecting on the baptisms he witnessed during the Easter Vigil Mass the previous evening, Fr. Prentice reminds the congregants that the shackles of sin are broken through the power of Christ's resurrection.

Episode 721: April 16, 2017-10:30 AM Easter Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 14

April 18th, 2017  |  19 mins 28 secs

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Love Is the Reason

This is Fr. John Simoneau's homily from the 10:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John concludes his homily for the "Rerouting" series by telling the congregants that they have reason to hope. Fr. John points out that the world is in the state that it is in due to continued doubt that Christ is the key to happiness. He encourages us not to be ashamed to be recognized as followers of Christ in our daily interactions with others.

Episode 720: April 16, 2017-1 PM Easter Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 14

April 18th, 2017  |  10 mins 18 secs

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Love Is the Reason

This is Fr. Pierre Ingram's homily from the 1 PM Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Pierre concludes his homily for the "Rerouting" series by looking at the empty tomb as the cradle of the catholic church, the task of discipleship, and the truth of the resurrection.

Episode 719: April 15, 2017-Easter Vigil Mass-Rerouting Homily 14

April 18th, 2017  |  29 mins 28 secs

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In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo discusses what comes next. As the parish concludes the fourteen week long "Rerouting" series, Fr. John tells the congregation that Jesus has risen and there is work to do. Fr. John offers several concrete suggestions for ways that we can live our lives in a manner that makes God tangible to each other and to all who meet us.

Episode 718: April 9, 2017-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 13

April 10th, 2017  |  7 mins 48 secs

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Toll Road

Fr. Pierre Ingram discusses the "toll road" in this homily from the 5 PM Mass at OLGC for the "Rerouting" series. Fr. Pierre encourages the congregants to make an inventory of all of the sins of their lives and to express gratitude to God that they have all been washed away by the blood of Christ. 

Episode 717: April 9, 2017-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 13

April 10th, 2017  |  13 mins 13 secs

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Toll Road

Fr. Riccardo discusses the "toll road" while continuing the "Rerouting" series. Fr. John asks the congregation, "What amount is due for the sins of our whole lives?" As we enter Holy Week, Fr. Riccardo suggests that we set aside time this week to watch "The Passion of the Christ" movie and to make a life-long examination of our lives. 

Episode 716: April 5, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 12

April 6th, 2017  |  48 mins 59 secs

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Border Crossing

Fr. John Simoneau looks at what is involved in crossing the border in this Wednesday evening "Rerouting Deeper Dive" session. Fr. John encourages the audience members to move outside their comfort zones to bring others to Christ.

Episode 715: April 2, 2017-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 12

April 3rd, 2017  |  23 mins 40 secs

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Border Crossing

Fr. John Simoneau preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the "Rerouting" series. Fr. John looks at what it means to cross the "border" while debunking the voices we may hear along the way. Fr. John uses the words of Pope Benedict XVI to remind the congregants that we have nothing to lose by letting Christ in our lives. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening "Rerouting Deeper Dive" sessions to help pave the way. 

Episode 714: March 29, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 11

March 30th, 2017  |  1 hr 3 mins

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Fr. Riccardo discusses the power of witness in this Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session. Fr. John looks at the people who had a transformative influence on his life, particularly the saints and martyrs who gave their lives in witness to the faith.

Episode 713: March 26, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 11

March 27th, 2017  |  27 mins 44 secs

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Do Not Enter
Fr. John Riccardo preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the "Rerouting" series. Fr. John discusses various ways that we can grow as disciples and how we can learn to discern God's voice. He looks at what is and what is not required for intentional discipleship, and cites many examples of ordinary people who dropped their nets to follow Jesus. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening "Rerouting Deeper Dive" sessions to help pave the way.