Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

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March 1, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC Mar 01, 2008

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In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo asks Mary to continue to intercede for all of us that we may grow in a sincere hunger to know her Son and His bride, the Church.

February 24, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Feb 24, 2008

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While discussing John's gospel description of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, Fr. Riccardo reflects on what it means to have eternal life in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Theology of the Body-Session 4 Feb 17, 2008

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From November of 2004 through January of 2005, Fr. Riccardo presented a series of talks at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Pope John Paul II's lectures on The Theology of the Body. These talks are being republished at this site in an effort to consolidate Fr. John's talks at a single Internet site. This is session 4 of 4.

Theology of the Body-Session 3 Feb 17, 2008

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Theology of the Body-Session 2 Feb 17, 2008

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Theology of the Body-Session 1 Feb 17, 2008

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February 17, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Feb 17, 2008

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In light of Matthew's gospel description of the transfiguration of Jesus, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation of his experience during the past week attending the funeral of a young child. Fr. John reminds us that what we hear in church is the true reality, and has a profound impact on what happens in our lives. He reminds us that suffering and death don't have the last word. Fr. John tells us, "After the cross, not just His cross but our cross, comes the crown. And only after the cross."

February 9, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC Feb 10, 2008

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Fr. John encourages the congregation to fall in love with God in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Prayer-Quality Time with Your Father Feb 08, 2008

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Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of prayer in this talk presented to Bravehearts, a men's group at St. Joseph Parish in Lake Orion, Michigan.

RCIA for Catholics-Session 8-What Does it Mean to be a Christian? Making the Most Out of Lent Feb 08, 2008

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This is the eighth session of a series of presentations by Fr. Riccardo entitled "RCIA for Catholics."