Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

Latest Episodes:

Parish Mission 2010-Turning Up the Flame-Tuesday Session Mar 03, 2010

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In this presentation from the Tuesday evening session of the 2010 parish mission, Turning Up the Flame, Fr. Riccardo discusses obstacles to evangelization and offers some remedies to overcome these obstacles.

Parish Mission 2010-Turning Up the Flame-Monday Session Mar 02, 2010

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In this presentation from the Monday evening session of the 2010 parish mission, Turning Up the Flame, Fr. Riccardo discusses God's expectations for each of us.

Parish Mission 2010-Turning Up the Flame-Sunday Session Mar 01, 2010

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This is a podcast of the Sunday evening session of the 2010 parish mission, Turning Up the Flame.

February 28, 2010-8 AM Mass at OLGC Feb 28, 2010

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While reflecting on St. Luke's gospel account of the transfiguration of Jesus, Fr. Riccardo draws an analogy between our relationship with Jesus and that of an Olympic athlete and their coach or trainer. Fr. John encourages the congregation to allow Christ to transform their lives and to become true Christians.

The Stations of the Cross Feb 27, 2010

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During Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Riccardo presided over this devotion commemorating Jesus' Passion on February 26, 2010.

February 21, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC Feb 21, 2010

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While reflecting on today's first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that lent is a time to remember and be thankful for all Jesus has done for each of us.

Living as a Catholic in Today's Society Feb 09, 2010

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On January 30th, Fr. Riccardo addressed a number of groups at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline, MI. Father John's talk titled It's Both a Privilege and a Challenge to Live as a Catholic in Today's Society was also broadcast on his weekly radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network.

What Makes Kings from Slaves-Courage Feb 09, 2010

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On January 23rd, Fr. Riccardo addressed the Bravehearts Men's Group of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion, MI. Father John's talk titled What Makes Kings from Slaves - Courage was also broadcast on his weekly radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network.

Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Catholic Schools Feb 09, 2010

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Fr. Riccardo discusses What Does it Mean to be a Catholic School? in this installment for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series.

February 7, 2010-10 AM Mass at OLGC Feb 07, 2010

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While reflecting on St. Luke's gospel account of St. Peter's encounter with Christ on the Sea of Galilee, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to focus on coming to know who Jesus really is.