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
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May 23, 2020 • 8min
Episode 71: Be Not Afraid: Going to the Crowds
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
May 22, 2020 • 8min
Episode 70: Be Not Afraid: Don’t Let Anything Steal Your Joy
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
May 21, 2020 • 9min
Episode 69: Be Not Afraid: Live Loyal to God
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
May 20, 2020 • 10min
Episode 68: Be Not Afraid: Recapturing the Christian Imagination
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
May 19, 2020 • 9min
Episode 67: Be Not Afraid: A Change of Eras
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
May 18, 2020 • 31min
Episode 66: Stay in (or get in!) Your Lane
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.
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
