You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Dcn. Steve Mitchell joins Fr. John, Nick, & Mary to discuss preaching on difficult topics. They emphasize prayerful preparation, collaborating with other preachers, and planting 'grace bombs' to deliver impactful messages. The importance of unity, liberty, and charity in Catholic discussions is highlighted, along with the role of spiritual leaders in delivering effective sermons.

Explore how to navigate difficult conversations with love in the face of cultural contempt. Learn about choosing love over hate, empathy, understanding, and the power of prayer. Discover the importance of meekness and emotional control in resolving conflicts. Join in praying and fasting for God's mercy and embrace your purpose without fear.

Honest conversation about church challenges, declining life expectancy, and rising suicide rates. Highlighting low attendance rates and disengagement in Catholic practices. Discussing liturgy impact, financial giving trends, and leadership challenges within the church.

Exploring the importance of focusing on the gospel amidst the noise of newsreels. Embracing the church's perpetual victory and sharing the transformative power of the gospel. Encouraging listeners to live as disciples and spread the message of hope and inspiration.

Father John, Nick, and Mary discuss the importance of friendship in uncertain times, highlighting personal struggles during the pandemic. They emphasize the need to overcome challenges, stay positive, and sustain discipleship. The power of true friendship is explored, drawing from C.S. Lewis' 'The Four Loves.'

Fr. John has a new book coming out! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about Fr. John’s new book, Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel. To order the book, visit Amazon. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Exploring the priestly role for all in our country, focusing on prayer and fasting for national healing. Discussing the spiritual discipline of fasting in Christianity and its benefits. Emphasizing the need to raise awareness and take action for causes through prayer and contacting legislators. Reflecting on seeking God's mercy for national healing and repentance.

The only remedy for our nation’s wounds! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary invite the nation to pray and fast for our nation on September 24, 2020. To read President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation, visit https://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/proc-3.htm Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Explore the story of Caleb's courage in challenging times, drawing parallels to today. Reflect on trusting in God amidst fear and chaos. Embrace the transformative power of the gospel and lead with courage in Christ.

Exploring strategies to reach disconnected parish members, the podcast discusses challenges like sexual abuse, poor music, and inhospitality in parishes. Emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding, the episode advocates for creating shallow entry points for deep discussions to engage with a diverse audience.