Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

Latest Episodes:

October 6, 2010-Theology of the Body Session 3 Oct 07, 2010

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From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr. John's talk on October 6th. A handout for this presentation is available for download.

October 3, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC Oct 04, 2010

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In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Riccardo discusses the crisis in civility in our culture and offers his suggestions on how we can build a culture of life and a civilization of love.

September 29, 2010-Theology of the Body Session 2 Sep 30, 2010

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September 8, 2010-Theology of the Body Session 1 Sep 30, 2010

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From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo will present a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. A schedule and a bibliography for Fr. John's talks are available for download. On September 8th, the series began with a viewing of the movie Nine Days that Changed the World, a documentary that chronicled Pope John Paul II's pilgrimage to Poland in June of 1979.

The Cure for Salvation Dysfunction Sep 23, 2010

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On June 26, 2010 the first Statewide Men's Conference entitled Doing All Things in Christ: Tapping into the Real Power in a Power Hungry World was held at Eastern Michigan University. This is Fr. Riccardo's address from the conference. Additional information about the conference is available here.

September 11, 2010-Celebrating One Decade in the New Church Sep 12, 2010

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On Saturday, September 11th, His Eminence Adam Cardinal Maida presided over the 4 PM Mass celebrating the 10th anniversary of the new church building. This is Cardinal Maida's homily from that Mass.

September 9, 2010-Mass of the Holy Spirit Sep 12, 2010

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This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated at the start of the new school year.

September 4, 2010-4 PM Mass at OLGC Sep 05, 2010

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While considering the gospel reading from St. Luke, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation, "What does in mean to be a Christian?" Fr. John suggests the congregation ask Our Lady of Good Counsel to pray that we might have a greater experience of the Lord.

August 29, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC Aug 29, 2010

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While reflecting on the readings for this day, Fr. Riccardo asks, "What does it mean to be humble?"

August 26, 2010-Homily from Vicariate Teacher Mass Aug 28, 2010

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This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the Mass for the Northwest Wayne County Vicariate teachers and administrators.