Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle in their podcast, “You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo” where they will talk about anything and everything that has to do with transforming the Church. If you are blessed by our podcast, and wish to support us, please click https://www.actsxxix.org/give Learn more about ACTS XXIX at https://www.actsxxix.org
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Selected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. John Riccardo, Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, Michigan.
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Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life's greatest questions..
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A Priest of Archdiocese of Detroit; ordained May 26, 2012. Fr. Steve currently serves at St. Joseph, Lake Orion and St. John Fisher, Oakland University. Previously Fr. Steve served St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada, MI; St. Augustine, Richmond; Holy Family, Memphis; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth; St. Lawrence, Utica; Divine Grace, Carleton; Community of Jesus Crucified Monastery, St. Martinville, LA; and St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park; and St. Francis/St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.
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Sharing your Catholic faith with family and friends can sometimes feel daunting. Where do I start? How do I make an impact? Welcome to EquipCast, a weekly podcast from the Archdiocese of Omaha. We want to support your faith journey and equip you with the tools to express your faith authentically in your everyday life. Each week, we’ll discuss practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world. Each episode is filled with encouragement and inspiration so yo ...
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Episode 298: Have We Become Accustomed to the Unimaginable?
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary struggle to put into words the inexpressible reality of Jesus’ passion foreshadowed in Isaiah that we will hear this Sunday. Scripture: Isaiah 50:5-9a Visit rescueproject.us/challenge to sign up for the Rescue Project Challenge that begins tomorrow, September 10. Connect with us and our community on our websites a…
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Episode 158: Turn Fatigue into Flourishing: Reignite Your Passion for Evangelization with Fr. John Riccardo
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Do you find it hard to maintain enthusiasm for evangelization? You’re not alone. Many of us in ministry face moments of profound fatigue and discouragement. But let me share something with you: the key to reigniting that passion lies in rediscovering the love and hope gifted by God which first called us to this mission. Today, I bring you the wisdo…
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Program #758 RCIA For Catholics #13 of 23 - Prayer #2Par Fr. John Riccardo - Host
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Episode 160: When to Listen and When to Advise: Lessons from a Live Coaching Conversation
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Have you ever been asked for help but then felt like you were just giving unwanted advice? It’s tough to know how to make your words count. On my team, we use an approach called coaching that focuses on active listening to really support and empower the clergy and lay leaders we work with. We’ve also found that this method can make you a better fri…
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"What to do with our fear"--23rd Sunday OT(B) Mark 7:31-37
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The Deaf man's fear My old music director Nametags Let's lay our fear at the feet of Jesus and leave it there in trust!Par Fr. Steve Mateja
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word 23rd Sunday OTb Mark 7:31:37
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Episode 159: Why Setting Boundaries Matters to Your Ministry
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Is it okay to set boundaries in ministry work? How do we balance being “all things to all people” (1 Cor 9:22) with the need for personal limits? Today’s guest believes that not only is it okay to establish boundaries—it’s essential. Join me as I sit down with John Gencarelli, Director of Youth and Adult Evangelization at St. Phillip Neri-Blessed S…
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Episode 297: A Word For Frightened Hearts
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Synopsis: In this episode, living amidst the most anxious generation of all time, Fr. John and Mary reflect on Isaiah’s encouraging, timely and healing words from God: Be strong! Fear not! Scripture passage: Isaiah 35:4-7a Beauty of Hope from Good News Conference, 2022 https://watch.actsxxix.org/videos/the-beauty-of-hope The Rescue Project Challeng…
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"Let your heart be pierced by Him"--22nd Sunday OTb (Mark 7:1-8; 14-15; 21-23)
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Law vs Love Emotionalism vs Legalism Jesus' examation of conscience
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Episode 296: Our Homes: Where the World Meets the Church
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary return to their regular format of breaking open the First Reading for Mass this upcoming Sunday and discuss opportunities to make our homes places where the world meets the Church. Join the Rescue Project Challenge at rescueproject.us/challenge Follow along with us on social media: @acts.xxix & @the.rescue.project…
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"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof"--preaching series on the Eucharist 5 of 5 (John 6:60-59) 21st Sunday OTb
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word 21st Sunday OTb John 6: 60-69
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Wednesday in the Word 21st Sunday OTb John 6: 60-69 Will you stay or will you go?
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Christ is the Answer (Evening Edition)
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Program #746 RCIA For Catholics #1 of 23 - OverviewPar Fr. John Riccardo - Host
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Episode 157: Trade Perfection for God’s Plan: A Conversation with Colleen Carol Campbell
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by trying to be perfect? I mean, Jesus did tell us to “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt. 5:48), and Paul certainly took this seriously as he gladly “spent and consumed himself for souls” (2 Cor 12:15). But sometimes, I think the pursuit of perfection leaves behind God’s plan for our lives. In fact, liv…
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"The Sacred Heart and the Eucharist"--preaching series on the Eucharist 4 of 5 (John 6:51-58) 20th Sunday OTb
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"The Sacred Heart and the Eucharist"--preaching series on the Eucharist 4 of 5 (John 6:51-58) 20th Sunday OTb Like a Pelican who pierces it's breast to feed it's young, the Church does the same
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Episode 295: What Territory Are You Asking Me to Take Back, Lord? - Part 4 of 4
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their four-part series and discuss a fourth critical question to take to prayer in order to be every freer for the mission God wants to work in and through us. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo…
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word 20th Sunday OTb John 6:51-58
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Peter Ziolkowski talk on LGBTQ and Church's response
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The Assumption is for you! Pope Pious XII quotes: In their homilies and sermons on this feast the holy fathers and great doctors spoke of the assumption of the Mother of God as something already familiar and accepted by the faithful. They gave it greater clarity in their preaching and used more profound arguments in setting out its nature and meani…
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Episode 156: The Culture Project: How to Talk to Teens about Sex and Identity
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Theology of the Body has the power to deeply impact how we approach sexual identity and self-worth. As a father, I understand how tough it can be to navigate these complex topics with today’s youth. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to two amazing missionaries, Marshall and Reese, from The Culture Project. In this episode, they share their pe…
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Episode 294: Eavesdropping on the Enemy’s Strategy - Part 3 of 4
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open part three of a four part series and discuss a third crucial question to bring to prayer in order to be ever freer for the mission God wants to work in and through us. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John R…
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"If it's just a symbol...to hell with it! Transubstantiation."--preaching series on the Eucharist 3 of 5 (John 6: 41-51) 19th Sunday OTb
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"If it's just a symbol...to hell with it!"--preaching series on the Eucharist 3 of 5 (John 6: 41-51) 19th Sunday OTb Fr. Steve continues his preaching series on the Eucharist and opens up the understanding of Transubstantiation and the non-Catholic viewpoints.Par Fr. Steve Mateja
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"The Exodus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist"--preaching series on the Eucharist 2 of 5 (John 6: 1-15) 18th Sunday OTb
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If the prophets foretold that the Messiah would come and save the people with a New Exodus that means Jesus’ saving of us is an Exodus and there must be a New Passover "The Exodus and the Jewish roots of the Eucharist"--preaching series on the Eucharist 2 of 5 (John 6: 1-15) 18th Sunday OTb
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Episode 293: A Visit to the Divine Physician - Part 2 of 4
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In this episode Fr. John and Mary break open part two of a four part series on specific questions to take to prayer in order to be freer for the mission God wants to work in and through us. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo…
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Bible Study--Wednesday in the Word; (John 6: 24-35)--18th Sunday OTb
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Wednesday in the Word is Back!!!
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"The Mass is a Sacrifice"--preaching series on the Eucharist 1 of 5 (John 6: 1-15) 17th Sunday OTb
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Do you believe God is powerful? Do you believe in the power of God? Or do you treat like Santa Claus? There is power in the Eucharist--POWER in the Mass! Why, because it is a Sacrifice.
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Episode 292: Lord, Who Do You Say That I Am? - Part 1 of 4
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary begin another series of four prayer conversations between ourselves and the Most Holy Trinity, all geared towards our ever greater freedom for the mission Jesus wants to work in and through us. www.actsxxix.org/adventguide ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Su…
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"Rest in Me! Not in the world!"--16th Sunday OTb 2024
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Episode 291: Praying With The Mindset of a General
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their four-part series on changing the way we make decisions and break open how to pray with the mindset of a general in order to prayerfully discern what most needs to happen now. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with…
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“Chosen. Called. Sent.”—15th Sunday OTb
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We are all Chosen. Then we’re called. Now we’re being sent.
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Episode 290: Praying With the Mindset of a Spy
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary resume their series on four spiritual conversations to have with the Lord so as to forever change the way we make decisions in our marriages, parishes, schools, dioceses and more. This week focuses on the sobering reality that “the enemy gets a vote.” ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To …
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"Do we worship the Virgin Mary?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 5 of 5
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Why do Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary? Do we worship her? Find out in Fr. Steve's final homily in the series on the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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ACTS XXIX is on their regular summer break. The _You Were Born For This _Podcast will resume on July 15th. We look forward to continuing our series when we return. Enjoy your summer. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo…
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"Apparitions--why does the Virgin Mary appear?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 4 of 5: Apparitions
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Lourdes. Fatima. Guadalupe. Our Lady appears, but why?
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"'Do you see the Lion under the marble in your marriage?"--small group couples talk
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"Where is she now?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 3 of 5: The Assumption
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The Assumption is for Jesus, it is for her, it is for us!Par Fr. Steve Mateja
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