You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
ACTS XXIX
Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle as we talk about anything and everything that has to do with reacquiring a Biblical Worldview. This podcast seeks to encourage and inspire our listeners with hope firmly founded in the Lordship of Jesus.
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Episodes
Mentioned books
May 16, 2020 • 11min
Episode 65: Be Not Afraid: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
Is the attitude of the Apostles ours? If not, why not?
In this episode, Fr. John shares excerpts from one of the most important books of our times and encourages people to buy it for their pastors.
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
May 15, 2020 • 10min
Episode 64: Be Not Afraid: It’s Always About Love
This “love thing” must be pretty important!
In this episode, Fr. John unpacks the many dimensions of love and exhorts us to experience God’s love through prayer before the Eucharist and the Word of God and to share it with others.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
May 14, 2020 • 11min
Episode 63: Be Not Afraid: To Will the Good of Another
What does real love look like?
In this episode, Fr. John exhorts us to press into the grace offered us so as to love as Jesus has commanded us to love.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
May 13, 2020 • 14min
Episode 62: Be Not Afraid: The Fruit of Union
What fruit will we offer to the Lord and the world?
In this episode, Fr. John exhorts us, as we return to Mass, to bear rich fruit for the Lord and the world by way of our love and our speech.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
May 12, 2020 • 7min
Episode 61: Be Not Afraid: The Gift of Peace
Fear not, little flock!
In this episode, Fr. John encourages us to lean into the peace that only Jesus can bring in these days of great struggle and suffering.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
May 11, 2020 • 37min
Episode 60: Who Are You Looking For?
Exploring divine prompts and new leadership in uncertain times, the podcast discusses the Saul to Paul transformation and the importance of recognizing those prompted by the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes embracing inspirations, responding courageously to calling, and exploring essential team player virtues for current challenges.
May 9, 2020 • 9min
Episode 59: Be Not Afraid: The Re-creation of the World Has Begun
From lord to Lord!
In this episode, Fr. John Riccardo unpacks the context of today’s Reading from the Acts of the Apostles and invites us to turn the world upside down as St. Paul did.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
May 8, 2020 • 20min
Episode 58: SPECIAL EPISODE: Re-imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be
Fr. John discusses re-imagining Catholic parishes post-COVID-19. Topics include a new white paper on parish evolution, parallels between the multiplication of loaves and pandemic challenges, financial impacts on parishes, non-negotiable aspects for parish transformation, and embracing change with courage and confidence.
May 8, 2020 • 12min
Episode 57: Be Not Afraid: The Sudden Happy Turn in Human History
What’s the greatest hinge event of all time?
In this episode, Fr. John reminds us that history is God’s story and His resurrection is the ‘eucatastrophe’ which pierces you and me with a joy that brings tears and changes our lives forever.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
May 7, 2020 • 8min
Episode 56: Be Not Afraid: From Ruins to Restoration
Jesus Loves to Restore!
In this episode, Fr. John speaks about how God puts us back together again.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
