You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on how convicted they are by David’s extreme reticence to harm King Saul, a man who is actively trying to kill David, and offer an examination of conscience to consider focused on how we think and speak of others. Scripture | 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Rescue LIVE Acadiana | Register here Greece Pilgrimage May 27-June 6, 2026 | Register here Franciscan priest, deacon and seminarian retreat June 23-27, 2025 | Register here If submitting topics to ACTS XXIX regarding "nonverts", email us at mission@actsxxix.org Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the parable that Jeremiah puts before us this Sunday and how we can move from being a barren shrub in the desert to a lush tree planted beside a river with deep roots. Scripture for today’s podcast | Jeremiah 17:5-8 Register for Rescue LIVE Acadiana, LA, March 22, 2025 at rescueproject.us/live Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey, May 27-June 6, 2026. Register at: https://www.ctscentral.net/ Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the call of Isaiah and an unexpected reality all of the saints experience as they encounter the majestic and glorious God. Rescue LIVE Acadiana, Louisiana Registration link: https://www.abidecatholicministries.com/rescue-acadiana Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the passage from Nehemiah in light of a transformative experience the ACTS XXIX family had last week on retreat with some Maronite bishops and priests and encourage us to visit an Eastern Rite liturgy sometime this week. Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the staggering truth that God’s love for us is more intimate than we can imagine. Isaiah 62:1-5 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

As we begin this new year, Fr. John and Mary dig into the word “Comfort” spoken by the prophet Isaiah and share some helpful places they turn to for comfort. Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

As we turn the page on the calendar, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the manifestation of Jesus as the true King of all the world and offer a practical thought to consider for our new year’s resolutions. Isaiah 60:1-6 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the fact that Christmas is not an escape from reality but rather the celebration that God has come to fight for us. Isaiah 9:1-6 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the extraordinary ways Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus, and how some prophecies we’re still waiting to see fulfilled are not only right around the corner but will be beyond anything we can imagine. Micah 5:1-4a Book referenced, “Come Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting” by Mother Mary Francis Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Zephaniah 3:14-18a In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open what joy is and is not and why and how we as disciples of Jesus should be marked by it. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo