Displaying Episode 11 - 20 of 69 in total of Fr. John Riccardo Mic'd Up with the tag “homily”.
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Episode 779: December 30, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC
January 2nd, 2019 | 18 mins 30 secs
family, fr. john riccardo, homily, marriage, our lady of good counsel, seven keys to marriage
Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. John honors his parents, John and Thelma Riccardo, for their commitment to their faith and marriage and shares their sevens keys to having a thriving marriage and family life.
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Episode 778: Christmas 2018-Midnight Mass Homily
December 26th, 2018 | 21 mins 16 secs
christmas, fr. john riccardo, homily, our lady of good counsel, response
Fr. Riccardo considers four questions in this Christmas homily from the Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John asks the congregants: what are we celebrating, why is everything still so messed up, what impact does what we are celebrating have on our lives tonight, and how should we respond?
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Episode 777: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 8th, 2018 | 15 mins 16 secs
blessed mother, fr. john riccardo, homily, our lady of good counsel, solemnity of the immaculate conception of the blessed virgin mary
Fr. Riccardo discusses an important lesson of trust that Mary can teach each of us in the homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. John draws analogies between Mary and Eve while detailing the reasons why the church honors Mary for her surrender to God and trust in Him.
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Episode 776: Solemnity of All Saints
November 3rd, 2018 | 12 mins 37 secs
beatitudes, fr. john riccardo, homily, our lady of good counsel, solemnity of all saints
Fr. Riccardo discusses what Jesus is trying to teach us through the Beatitudes in this homily for the Solemnity of All Saints.
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Episode 775: October 21, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC
October 22nd, 2018 | 17 mins 55 secs
authority, fr. john riccardo, homily, mk 10:35-45, our lady of good counsel
Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. John discusses the request made by James and John in the gospel reading (MK 10:35-45), the response of the other apostles, and Jesus's words to them and to us regarding the nature and purpose of authority.
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Episode 774: September 18, 2018-Funeral Liturgy for Thelma Riccardo
September 19th, 2018 | 24 mins 14 secs
fr. john riccardo, funeral, homily, thelma riccardo
The funeral liturgy for Thelma Riccardo, the mother of Fr. John Riccardo, was celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church in Birmingham, Michigan on September 18, 2018. This is a podcast of Fr. John's homily from that Mass.
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Episode 773: September 16, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC
September 17th, 2018 | 18 mins 21 secs
fr. john riccardo, homily, our lady of good counsel, revelation 21
Fr. Riccardo discusses a hopeful word, a familiar word, and a commissioning word in this homily from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While reflecting on the passing of his mother, Thelma Riccardo, on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th), Fr. John turns to Revelation 21 and the promise that God has made to each of us that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. He tells the congregants that Jesus has defeated Satan, Sin, and Death by His death on the cross. Fr. John concludes by using the words of Winston Churchill to the people of England during the early stages of World War II as words of commissioning for us. Fr. John remarks that God has created us, and gifted us, to live at this time with the mission to tell others about Jesus.
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Episode 772: September 12, 2018-Mass for Victims of Sexual Abuse
September 13th, 2018 | 13 mins 32 secs
fr. john riccardo, homily, our lady of good counsel, victims of sexual abuse
On the evening of September 12th, Fr. John Riccardo celebrated a Mass for victims of sexual abuse.
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Episode 771: July 29, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC
July 30th, 2018 | 20 mins 42 secs
fr. john riccardo, homily, john 6, our lady of good counsel, response
Fr. John Riccardo offers an orientation to the sixth chapter of the gospel of John in this homily from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. As the Sunday gospel readings for the next five weeks are from John 6, Fr. John looks at the readings from a perspective of history. How do we respond to Jesus, who is the savior of the universe? The fitting response is to worship Him and to tell others about Him. In an age where so many are wandering aimlessly, it is important to share the message that God cares, and that He is faithful.
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Episode 770: June 24, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC
June 25th, 2018 | 5 mins 58 secs
fr. john riccardo, homily, our lady of good counsel, reluctance to share gospel
Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. John discusses our reluctance to share the gospel with others.