Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

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November 15, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Nov 15, 2009

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Father Riccardo invites the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus and to contemplate everything He has done for them. Fr. John encourages the congregation to ask Jesus for an increase in the gift of faith, an increase in confidence, and an increase in trust.

November 1, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Nov 01, 2009

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In this homily for the Feast of All Saints, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider doing three things this month. Fr. John encourages them to study the lives of the saints, to attend Mass at least once during the week, and to show their love of their neighbors by reaching out to those in need in the community.

Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Sacraments 7 Oct 22, 2009

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Fr. Riccardo discusses The Eucharist in this seventh session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series. The outline referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.

October 18, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Oct 18, 2009

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Fr. Riccardo invites the congregation to spread the light of faith in the community and in their families in this homily from the 8 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Sacraments 6 Oct 14, 2009

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Fr. Riccardo discusses Marriage in this sixth session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series.

October 11, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Oct 11, 2009

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While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Mark, Fr. Riccardo discusses the purpose of life. Fr. John encourages the congregation to seek a personal friendship with God.

October 4, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC Oct 05, 2009

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In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Deacon Tim Sullivan encourages the congregation to show respect for life in all of its stages, from conception to death.

September 27, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC Sep 27, 2009

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Fr. Riccardo offers his advice on winning the game of life in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John addressed a congregation at the 10 a.m. Mass that included several hundred student athletes and their coaches who participate on various Catholic Youth Organization athletic teams.

September 20, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC Sep 20, 2009

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In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo describes his relationship with Angelo, a homeless man who Fr. John befriended while studying as a seminarian in Rome. Fr. John invites the congregation to consider getting involved in one of the many parish ministries with sister communities in Detroit, El Salvador, Uganda, and India.

September 16, 2009-Mass of the Holy Spirit Sep 17, 2009

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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.