Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

Latest Episodes:

The Spirit of the Liturgy-Part 1 Jul 10, 2008

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While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the first of four talks in the series.

July 6, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC Jul 06, 2008

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In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that, "Peace only comes from knowing God, from reading His word, and from regularly talking and listening to Him."

June 5, 2008-Graduation Mass Homily Jul 03, 2008

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Fr. Riccardo addressed the Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School eighth grade graduating class with this homily at the graduation mass on June 5, 2008. This is a video podcast in standard definition. It should play in iTunes, using Apple's QuickTime movie player, on an AppleTV, or on a video iPod. It is a 116 MB download, so a broadband connection is recommended.

June 22, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Jun 22, 2008

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In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo addresses the tasks and responsibilities that accompany the sacrament of baptism.

June 15, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Jun 17, 2008

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Fr. Riccardo honors his father, John J. Riccardo, in this homily for Father's Day. Fr. John reflects on the many ways in which his father reveals the Fatherhood of God.

Retreat Teachings on The Theology of the Body Jun 11, 2008

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This talk was the first in a series of retreat teachings presented a few years ago at the Cardinal Maida Institute in Plymouth, MI. This talk is an introduction to Pope John Paul II's teachings on The Theology of the Body.

Redemptive Suffering-The Supreme Power of Prayer By Those Who Suffer Jun 11, 2008

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This podcast is from a lenten mission talk presented by Fr. Riccardo several years ago at the Cardinal Maida Institute in Plymouth, Michigan. The title of the talk is Redemptive Suffering-The Supreme Power of Prayer By Those Who Suffer.

What Some Wives Want Their Husbands to Know Jun 11, 2008

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This is an older presentation to a catholic men's night gathering on what it means to be a husband. The title of the talk is What Some Wives Want Their Husbands to Know.

Retreat Center at St. John's-Family Retreat Day Jun 11, 2008

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This is an older address for a family retreat day program at the Retreat Center at St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan.

A Priest's Perspective on Couples Responses to the Theology of the Body Jun 11, 2008

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This is an older address by Fr. Riccardo to fellow members of the clergy which looks at couples responses to Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. This address was presented several years ago to a gathering at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit.