You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Why are Jesus’ promises often not enough for us? In this podcast, Fr. John dives into the Word of God and speaks to the promises God has made to be with us always. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Do you know what Jesus is doing right now? He’s making intercession for us! In this episode, Fr. John unpacks for us today’s Collect prayer and what it is Jesus is doing right now on our behalf before the Father in heaven.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Feeling like you don’t measure up? You're loveable just as you are! In this episode, Fr. John invites us to let go of any nagging fears we have that we have to earn the Father’s love. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Have some questions for Jesus? These days present an opportunity to deepen our friendship with God through honest conversations. In this episode, Fr. John invites us to use these days to learn to talk more sincerely and honestly with God and to listen. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

What do we mean by the term “culture of prayer?” There’s never been a more opportune time to learn. In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary discuss what it means to create a culture of prayer and offers bishops, priests, and lay leaders practical ideas about how to begin to pray as a team to discern God’s plan for their diocese or parish in these days. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

How in the world did Peter move from a place of cowardice to exceptional and unshakeable faith? In this episode, Fr. John talks about how it is Peter is able to say, “It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard!”Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Exploring Peter's emotional journey post-denial, his redemption through Jesus' guidance, and the importance of supporting parish priests. Reflecting on love, forgiveness, and mercy in priestly ministry, emphasizing the need for prayer and understanding for priests facing challenges.

Why is the Church so hung up on repentance? Perhaps in these days God is giving us an opportunity to think about what really makes for a great life. In this episode, Fr. John breaks open today’s Scriptures and teaches us both about the importance of seeing reality as it is and having our minds transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Are you in need of a reminder that the Church has always venerated the Scriptures even as She venerates the Body of the Lord? The Word of God is rich food! In this episode, Fr. John unpacks both yesterday’s and today’s Gospel and exhorts us to press into the Word of God and abide in the fellowship He’s inviting us to. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Enjoy a deeper dive into understanding the passion of Jesus by looking at Sacred Scripture and some rich commentary from the Early Church Fathers. In this episode, Fr. John shares some feedback from his listeners and speaks about how Sacred Scripture and the Early Church always understood the passion of Jesus. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo