You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

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Episode 59: Be Not Afraid: The Re-creation of the World Has Begun May 09, 2020

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From lord to Lord!

In this episode, Fr. John Riccardo unpacks the context of today’s Reading from the Acts of the Apostles and invites us to turn the world upside down as St. Paul did.

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Episode 58: SPECIAL EPISODE: Re-imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be May 08, 2020

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The Inspiration Behind the White Paper

In this special episode, Nick Jorgensen interviews Fr. John about our white paper and what the Lord may be saying to us in these days in light of COVID-19.

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Episode 57: Be Not Afraid: The Sudden Happy Turn in Human History May 08, 2020

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What’s the greatest hinge event of all time?

In this episode, Fr. John reminds us that history is God’s story and His resurrection is the ‘eucatastrophe’ which pierces you and me with a joy that brings tears and changes our lives forever.

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Episode 56: Be Not Afraid: From Ruins to Restoration May 07, 2020

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Jesus Loves to Restore!

In this episode, Fr. John speaks about how God puts us back together again.

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Episode 55: Be Not Afraid: The Journey from Distraction to Recollection May 06, 2020

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How are you doing and where have you come from?

In this episode, Fr. John shares “how he’s doing,” the texture of his prayer, and invites us to pray with Psalm 103.

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Episode 54: Be Not Afraid: The Mirth of God May 04, 2020

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Ever imagine the dinner conversation between the risen Lord and His apostles?

In this episode, Fr. John speaks to the Mass Readings from yesterday, Monday, May 4th and invites us to enter more deeply into the joy of the Lord.

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Episode 53: Praying with the Mindset of a Physician May 04, 2020

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Have you asked the Divine Physician what He most wants to heal in your parish in the midst of this pandemic?

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary take a deeper dive with their third principle, God is the Architect, and teaches pastors and leaders how to pray with the mindset of a physician.

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Episode 52: Be Not Afraid: The Hard Sayings of Jesus May 01, 2020

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Are you and I disciples of Jesus or do we just happen to believe some Christian things?

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to ponder a set of Jesus’ difficult sayings and encourages us to pray for the faith of a child.

To listen to the homily by Bishop Daniel Flores mentioned in today’s podcast, please visit here.

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Episode 51: Be Not Afraid: The Massive Impact of St. Paul May 01, 2020

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A look at St. Paul’s vision for parish life will both surprise and inspire you!

In this episode, Fr. John reflects upon the life and work of St. Paul and invites us to both renew our minds and thoughts about what parish life is supposed to be.

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Episode 50: Be Not Afraid: The Grace of a Pierced Heart Apr 30, 2020

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Dare to ponder the chasm between God’s love and our own.

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to behold the heart of God that has so loved us and to respond today in the manner He deserves.

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