You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

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.

Exploring the reimagining of parishes to reach nones and fallen-away Catholics. Reflecting on virtues and self-examination in today's society. Discussing the Church's response to societal challenges and the importance of mission-centered operations. Encouraging reflection and self-assessment for clergy and parishioners. Exploring questions on destiny and adopting a mission mindset for outreach.

Your parish is probably broken and you might not know it, round 2! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue their discussion around why parishes need to be reimagined now. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Your parish is probably broken and you might not know it! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue with their series on their white paper and talk about why re-imagining parishes is so critical right now. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

This parish would be your dream come true! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve to the podcast to talk more about their white paper and to imagine with them what parishes can be. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

A Plea from Fr. John for the Church to be Prophetic. In this episode, Fr. John speaks to the civil unrest in our nation and the prophetic role of the Church in these times.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Exploring the need to transform Catholic parish life in response to COVID-19, focusing on unity in challenging times, reflecting on a prophetic white paper for Catholic parishes, and encouraging resilience and faith amidst turbulent times.

Deacon Steve Mitchell joins Fr. John in the final episode, discussing a new series on Sunday Mass Readings. They delve into the power of the Holy Spirit, praying for healing and unity amidst civil unrest, urging listeners to press into the Spirit's strength.

Sent forth on mission as heralds of the Gospel In this episode, Fr. John shares again from one of his favorite books, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age" and reminds us that we are being sent into the world as heralds of the Gospel. To purchase the book Fr. John mentions, please visit here.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

What are the “these” in your life? In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s Gospel that shows forth how Jesus handles the sins of His loved ones and how much Jesus wants our love.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo