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July 17, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC Jul 17, 2011

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While reflecting on the readings for this day (Wis 12:13, 16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43), Fr. Riccardo encourages parishioners to serve the parish as Ministers of Hospitality.

June 25, 2011-The Feast of Corpus Christi Jun 25, 2011

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In this homily for The Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo repeats his exhortation from last week by reminding the congregation that they should come to Mass expecting to hear God speak to them. While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. John (Jn 6:51-58), Fr. John encourages the congregation to bring their Bible and a journal to Mass each Sunday.

May 13, 2011-Streamer Day Mass Homily Jun 22, 2011

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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 homily from this year's Mass is presented here.

June 19, 2011-Noon Mass at OLGC Jun 19, 2011

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Fr. Riccardo reflects on his recent visit to preach at Kensington Church in Troy while discussing our expectations for Mass. Fr. John suggests to the congregation that they bring their bibles to Mass, along with a journal and a pen. Fr. John encourages them to read His word, and to expect to hear God's voice.

Fr. Riccardo's Address at Kensington Church on May 28, 2011 Jun 18, 2011

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Fr. Riccardo addresses a gathering at Kensington Church in Troy, Michigan over the Memorial Day weekend.

Father John Riccardo at Kensington 5/28/11 from Kensington on Vimeo.

June 5, 2011-10 AM Mass at OLGC Jun 05, 2011

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On the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Riccardo addressed a congregation that included a group of recent high school and college graduates from the parish. Fr. John offers his advice to the graduates in this homily from the 10 AM Mass. The readings for this day are Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23, and Mt 28:16-20.

May 29, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC May 29, 2011

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While reflecting on the readings for this day (Acts 8:5-8 and 14-17, 1 Pt 3:15-18, Jn 14:15-21), Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation whether they know and love God. Father John discusses Psalm 23 and its implications for our lives. He reminds us that the Holy Spirit can make known the Father, and will answer our cries in times on need.

May 8, 2011-8 AM Mass at OLGC May 08, 2011

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Fr. Riccardo discusses the role of parents as the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith in this homily for Mother's Day. Fr. John recounts his own mother's journey to the realization of the truth of the resurrection while encouraging parents to model the faith for their children. The readings for this day are: Acts 2:14, 22-23; 1 Pt 1:17-21; and Lk 24:13-35.

May 1, 2011-Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday May 01, 2011

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In this homily for the Feast of Divine Mercy, Fr. Riccardo discusses the origin of the feast day and reminds the congregation that God is rich in mercy and loves to forgive. Fr. John cites Blessed John Paul II and Mary as icons of forgiveness, and exorts the congregation to show mercy and forgiveness to others.

April 23, 2011-Easter Vigil Mass Homily Apr 24, 2011

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In this homiy from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God has acted on our behalf. Fr. John remarks that God has become man to fight for us against Satan, sin, and death and has destroyed these three tyrannical regimes through Christ's death on the cross and resurrection.

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