You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

What can creation teach us about God and worship? In this episode, Fr. John encourages us to find a way today to get in front of the Lord and render unto Him what He is due.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Want to learn how families can celebrate the upcoming holy days together at home? These days are an opportune time to step into the role as the first teachers of the faith. In this episode, Father John helps to equip parents to celebrate the upcoming holy days at home with their families.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Want to be great? Reach out to someone today with kindness and let the Lord write history through you! In this episode, Fr. John speaks about Our Lady on this Solemnity of the Annunciation and reminds us that Mary was born for her time and we were born for these times.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Fr. John discusses finding peace and strength in God during challenging times, reflecting on Psalms 46 and inviting listeners to turn to God for solace amidst pandemic fears and uncertainties.

Explore the significance of responding to Jesus Christ amidst challenges, reflecting on personal response through a movie metaphor, discussing the dangers of idolizing celebrities, embracing cooperation with the Holy Spirit for positive change, and living out a responsive Christian life.

This podcast discusses the role of parents as spiritual leaders in the family, creating a sacred atmosphere on Sundays, reading and reflecting on Scriptures together, advocating for spiritual communion in times of crisis, and engaging in prayer as a family unit.

Exploring justice in the midst of crisis, Jesus as the ultimate cure for sin and death, the multifaceted nature of His sacrifice, atonement and spiritual warfare, the profound rescue mission on the cross, and gratitude for His love and deliverance.

Exploring St. Joseph as a model for dealing with unexpected plans, the podcast discusses his faith and unconventional marriage with Mary. It emphasizes trusting in God's guidance during uncertain times, urging listeners to embrace trust and communication with God similar to St. Joseph's example.

Exploring the significance of relying on scriptures for spiritual nourishment in challenging times. Emphasizing how individuals can be fed spiritually through God's Word when access to the Eucharist is limited. Encouraging a daily prayer practice focused on engaging with scripture for guidance and building a closer relationship with God.

Exploring forgiveness in uncertain times, the podcast delves into the concept of limitless forgiveness and the necessity of forgiving without bounds. It highlights powerful parables about a king's forgiveness and the importance of mirroring divine forgiveness in our own actions. The significance of forgiving others despite not forgetting past actions and embracing forgiveness as a conscious decision are also discussed, urging individuals to seek divine grace to forgive others.