Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts
Fr. John Riccardo
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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Jan 24, 2015 • 1h 5min
Presentation at St. John Neumann-Sunbury, Ohio-Session 1
On the weekend of January 16-18, Fr. Riccardo spoke on discipleship and evangelization at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Sunbury, Ohio. Fr. John gave three talks during the weekend retreat, which SJN has made available. This is the first part of Fr. Riccardo's talk on discipleship.
Jan 22, 2015 • 1h 1min
The Biblical Vision of Marriage-Session 2
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is hosting a five-week program looking at the biblical vision of marriage and family. In this second session, Fr. John discusses Ephesians 5.
Jan 15, 2015 • 1h 13min
The Biblical Vision of Marriage-Session 1
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish is hosting a five-week program looking at the biblical vision of marriage and family. For the first week, Fr. John discusses the question “Does the biblical vision of marriage have anything to offer us today?”
Jan 13, 2015 • 16min
January 11, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses sin in this homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Fr. John considers the importance of baptism in destroying sin, but points out that this can only happen when we acknowledge sin, repent for our sins, and cease from committing sin.
Jan 5, 2015 • 21min
January 4, 2015-Welcome Mass at OLGC
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Welcome Mass on Sunday, January 4th. This podcast contains Fr. Riccardo's opening remarks from that Mass as well as his homily.
Jan 1, 2015 • 13min
December 31, 2014-Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Riccardo discusses the reasons for celebrating the octave of Christmas in this homily from the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of praying the rosary, and offers advice to the congregants on how to invite friends and family members to come to know Jesus.
Dec 29, 2014 • 16min
December 28, 2014-Noon Mass at OLGC
In this homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Riccardo reviews the pledges made by couples in the Rite of Marriage and by parents during the Rite of Baptism while offering encouragement to the congregants on raising their families in the faith.
Dec 25, 2014 • 14min
Christmas 2014-Midnight Mass at OLGC
In this homily from Christmas Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo reflects on what we really want, what God really wants, and what Christmas has to do with these questions.
Dec 20, 2014 • 16min
December 20, 2014-4 PM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo looks at faith in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While discussing the gospel account from St. Luke (LK 1:26-38), Fr. John points out that there is more to reality than we can see, that God is the primary actor in life, and that He loves each of us more than any other creation.
Dec 15, 2014 • 13min
December 14, 2014-8 AM Mass at OLGC
In this homily for the third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo remarks that the essence of being Christian is to evangelize. Fr. John tells the congregation to be prepared to answer the question, "Why should anybody follow Jesus?" Fr. John reminds the congregants that we get salvation from following Jesus and that He brings health to our intellects, our wills, and our hearts.
