You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

It’s how, not what! In this episode, Fr. John continues unpacking a book he highly recommends entitled, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age, and encourages us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to ask for the grace to have our minds brought into conformity with the mind of God. To purchase the book Fr. John mentions, please visit here.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Do we see reality as it truly is? In this episode, Fr. John reminds us that St. Paul didn’t teach those he was preaching to what to think, but rather how to think and he exhorts us to beg the Holy Spirit to illumine our minds as we approach Pentecost.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Need fuel for your prayer? In this episode, Fr. John breaks open today’s Scriptures and the prayers that open the Mass, inviting us to pray with them today and in the days ahead as we await Pentecost.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

SPECIAL EPISODE: A conversation with Fr. John and Dr. Scott Hahn In this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn and Fr. John Riccardo share the central role that Scripture has played in their lives, especially during quarantine. Discover how we’re called to encounter Jesus both in Scripture and the Eucharist, and be transformed.Special Guest: Dr. Scott Hahn.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

What’s our role in the world? In this episode, Fr. John reflects on the role of the laity in a dark, confused and anxious world.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

What is the fulfillment of all our desires? In this episode, Fr. John speaks about joy through the lens of today's gospel and C. S. Lewis' classic, "The Weight of Glory." Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Jesus is risen, and oh by the way, there’s work to do! In this episode, Fr. John reminds us again that the goal of this life is to do all we can to bring the world into conformity with God’s plan.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

What narrative guides your life? In this episode, Fr. John shares excerpts from a new book that he highly recommends entitled, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Strategies for an Apostolic Age.” The book mentioned by Fr. John can be found at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Christendom-Apostolic-Mission-Pastoral-Strategies/dp/099887289X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=From+Christendom+to+Apostolic+Mission&qid=1589639816&sr=8-1Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Do we recognize that we’re living in a change of eras? In this episode, Fr. John continues to unpack the riches of one of his favorite books, “”From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age. The book mentioned by Fr. John can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Christendom-Apostolic-Mission-Pastoral-Strategies/dp/099887289X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=From+Christendom+to+Apostolic+Mission&qid=1589639816&sr=8-1Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Exploring how COVID-19 is reshaping our roles in the Church, adapting to new norms, empowering parishioners for ministry, and equipping lay individuals for active involvement and evangelization efforts.