Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

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September 12, 2009-4 PM Mass at OLGC Sep 12, 2009

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Fr. Riccardo shares his thoughts on a Wall Street Journal article titled Man vs. God in this homily from the 4 PM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel. The Wall Street Journal article is available here.

September 6, 2009-5 PM Mass at OLGC Sep 07, 2009

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While reflecting on the Scripture readings of the day, Fr. Riccardo discusses the gift of speech. Fr. John offers the congregation constructive ways to use this gift.

August 2, 2009-12 Noon Mass at OLGC Aug 03, 2009

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While reflecting on the scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that the Eucharist is given to us as a source of unimaginable strength, particularly for the many times when we find ourselves in situations beyond our own power.

July 26, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Jul 26, 2009

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While discussing the gospel reading from John, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God accompanies us everyday on our journey through life.

July 12, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Jul 12, 2009

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Fr. Riccardo discusses religious vocations in this homily from the 8 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John presents Katie Renfer with his rosary as she prepares to enter religious life, and he reminds the congregation that we are all called to strive in everything we do to glorify God.

July 5, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC Jul 08, 2009

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In this homily from the 8 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo offers a lesson in apologetics to reconcile the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church that Mary remained a virgin and had no other children besides Jesus with the gospel reading from Mark which refers to the brothers and sisters of Jesus. Fr. John encourages the congregation to seek guidance from the parish priests when they have questions about their faith.

June 4, 2009-Graduation Mass Homily Jun 23, 2009

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This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the 8th grade graduation mass for Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

June 14, 2009-Homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi Jun 14, 2009

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On the Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo asks, "What is the Eucharist?" In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. John asks the congregation to ponder, "Why does Jesus give Himself to us?" Fr. John goes on to challenge the congregation to respond to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist by striving to do everything we do to honor Him.

May 31, 2009-Solemnity of Pentecost May 31, 2009

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In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo discusses the gestures and symbols of our faith. On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Fr. John places particular emphasis on the meaning and symbolism of the paschal candle and encourages the congregation to let the light of His spirit burn brightly within us.

May 24, 2009-Homily for the Feast of the Ascension May 24, 2009

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In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to witness their faith by living a life of peace in the midst of uncertainty.

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