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 8, 2013 • 1h 30min
RCIA Session 14-Why Be Good?
During the 2011-2012 instructional season, several Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church were recorded by Mr. Henry Root of Revelant Redundancy Recordings. These recordings will be published here for archival and educational purposes.
Jan 7, 2013 • 8min
January 6, 2013-5 PM Mass at OLGC
In this homily for the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Riccardo asks "Have I met Jesus as the Magi did?" Fr. John remarks that Jesus is the truth that can give ultimate meaning to our lives.
Jan 4, 2013 • 8min
January 1, 2013-8 AM Mass at OLGC
In this homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to try each day to imitate Mary, who provides the perfect example of the response God is seeking from each of us.
Dec 30, 2012 • 9min
December 30, 201-Noon Mass at OLGC
In this homily for the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of planning. Fr. John emphasizes the importance of planning to a married life, and encourages the congregation to plan for all areas of their lives in which they wish to thrive.
Dec 25, 2012 • 12min
Christmas 2012-Midnight Mass at OLGC
In this homily from Christmas Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo reflects on gifts and giving. Fr. John ecourages the congregation to set aside time to reflect on the many gifts that God has bestowed on each of us and to give Him thanks.
Dec 23, 2012 • 13min
December 23, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses hell in this homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent. Fr. John is focusing his homilies for the Advent season on the Catholic Church's teachings on the last things: death, judgment, heaven, hell and purgatory.
Dec 15, 2012 • 12min
December 15, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses heaven in this homily for the third Sunday of Advent. Fr. John is focusing his homilies for the Advent season on the Catholic Church's teachings on the last things: death, judgment, heaven, hell and purgatory. While reflecting on the tragic events from Friday in Newtown, Connecticut, Fr. John reminds the congregation that heaven is home, and that we need an eternal perspective with regard to death.
Dec 9, 2012 • 1h 34min
RCIA Session 10-Inviolable Dignity
During the 2011-2012 instructional season, several Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church were recorded by Mr. Henry Root of Revelant Redundancy Recordings. These recordings will be published here for archival and educational purposes.
Dec 9, 2012 • 23min
RCIA Session 9-The Church (Part 2)
During the 2011-2012 instructional season, several Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church were recorded by Mr. Henry Root of Revelant Redundancy Recordings. These recordings will be published here for archival and educational purposes.
Dec 9, 2012 • 1h 6min
RCIA Session 9-The Church (Part 1)
During the 2011-2012 instructional season, several Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church were recorded by Mr. Henry Root of Revelant Redundancy Recordings. These recordings will be published here for archival and educational purposes.
