Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

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August 26, 2010-Address to Vicariate Teachers Aug 28, 2010

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On August 26th, Fr. Riccardo addressed an assembly of teachers and administrators from the Northwest Wayne Vicariate of the Archdiocese of Detroit on the topic of Catholic Identity.

August 15, 2010-Homily for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug 18, 2010

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In this homily for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo reflects on the dignity and destiny of every human. Fr. John reminds the congregation that their bodies were made to be glorified by God, and encourages them to treat every person who comes into their lives with respect, reverence, and awe.

July 25, 2010-8 AM Mass at OLGC Jul 25, 2010

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While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Luke, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to ask God for the gift of the Holy Spirit that they may come to know the Father.

July 17, 2010-4 PM Mass at OLGC Jul 18, 2010

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Fr. Riccardo reflects on the words of St. Paul from today's second reading to offer the congregation advice on how to deal with the suffering that we all must endure. Fr. John reminds us that Christ transformed suffering through the cross, and encourages us to turn our suffering into love by uniting it with Christ's ultimate act of love.

June 13, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC Jun 13, 2010

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While reflecting on the scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that no one is hopeless in the eyes of God. If we want God to be merciful to us, we must also want Him to be merciful to others. Fr. John encourages the congregation to show mercy to each other.

June 5, 2010-4 PM Mass at OLGC Jun 05, 2010

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In this homily for The Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo offer his advice for winning the game of life.

May 30, 2010-8 AM Mass at OLGC May 30, 2010

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In this homily for The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to ask for the grace to grow in trust of the Father.

May 23, 2010-Feast of Pentecost May 24, 2010

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In this homily from the 5 PM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo reflects on the ways that the Holy Spirit works in our lives by opening our eyes and our hearts to recognize the many gifts that God has bestowed on us. Fr. John asks the congregation to open their hearts and hands to recognize our brothers and sisters in need by supporting the parish's ongoing efforts to raise funds to provide college educations to members of our sister community in El Salvador, Haciendita Uno.

May 14, 2010-Streamer Day Mass Homily May 19, 2010

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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 in video format. The homily should play in iTunes or using Apple's QuickTime software.

Mary, Monica, and My Mother May 11, 2010

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During Lent, Fr. Riccardo addressed the Mother's Club of Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, MI for their annual retreat. Father John's talk titled Mary, Monica, and My Mother was also broadcast on his weekly radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network.

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