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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Jun 14, 2009 • 10min
June 14, 2009-Homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo asks, "What is the Eucharist?" In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. John asks the congregation to ponder, "Why does Jesus give Himself to us?" Fr. John goes on to challenge the congregation to respond to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist by striving to do everything we do to honor Him.
May 31, 2009 • 12min
May 31, 2009-Solemnity of Pentecost
In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo discusses the gestures and symbols of our faith. On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Fr. John places particular emphasis on the meaning and symbolism of the paschal candle and encourages the congregation to let the light of His spirit burn brightly within us.
May 24, 2009 • 10min
May 24, 2009-Homily for the Feast of the Ascension
In this homily from the 10 AM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to witness their faith by living a life of peace in the midst of uncertainty.
May 21, 2009 • 52min
Men's Fellowship Group-Faith Under Attack
On May 19th, Fr. Riccardo spoke to the Men's Fellowship Group of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish concerning the faith challenges that young men and women face during their college years. In this talk titled Faith Under Attack, Fr. John offers his insights on keeping the faith while in college.
May 10, 2009 • 10min
May 10, 2009-10 AM Mass at OLGC
In this homily for Mothers' Day, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to persevere in love of God just as a mother shows steadfast perseverance in the love of her children.
May 4, 2009 • 11min
May 3, 2009-12 Noon Mass at OLGC
While reflecting on today's scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation, "Do you know who you are?"
Apr 19, 2009 • 11min
April 19, 2009-Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday
In this homily from the 10 AM mass, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God is merciful. He encourages the congregation to trust in His forgiveness and to take time today to praise God for all that he has done for us.
Apr 12, 2009 • 12min
April 11, 2009-Easter Vigil Homily
Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that the events of Holy Week are all real. In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. John encourages us to make a real response to the resurrection of Jesus.
Apr 4, 2009 • 5min
April 4, 2009-Palm Sunday Homily from 4 PM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo offers the congregation tangible suggestions in preparation for Holy Week in this homily for Palm Sunday.
Mar 29, 2009 • 9min
March 29, 2009-8 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to extend mercy to one another in this homily from the 8 AM mass.
