Tune in every month as Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, shares his vision for the missionary transformation of the Church in southeast Michigan and talks about the early fruits of our movement to Unleash the Gospel. Archbishop Vigneron is joined by hosts Mary Wilkerson, parishioner at Divine Child Parish in Dearborn, and Michael Chamberland, parishioner at St. Genevieve and Maurice in Livonia. The name of the podcast, Eyes on Jesus, comes from Archbishop’s apostolic motto ...
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Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle in their podcast, “You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo” where they will talk about anything and everything that has to do with transforming the Church. If you are blessed by our podcast, and wish to support us, please click https://www.actsxxix.org/give Learn more about ACTS XXIX at https://www.actsxxix.org
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The Unleash the Gospel Pastoral Letter set the Archdiocese of Detroit boldly on a mission to transform joyful missionary disciples in southeast Michigan. Open Door Policy is a vessel for these disciples to share their experiences and bear witness to the life-changing power of Christ. The name of the podcast, Open Door Policy, is a tribute to Blessed Solanus Casey, God’s doorkeeper, and it reflects on our need to let people walk into our lives and tell us their experience of God. Join hosts E ...
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A Priest of Archdiocese of Detroit; ordained May 26, 2012. Fr. Steve currently serves at St. Joseph, Lake Orion and St. John Fisher, Oakland University. Previously Fr. Steve served St. Mary Mystical Rose, Armada, MI; St. Augustine, Richmond; Holy Family, Memphis; Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth; St. Lawrence, Utica; Divine Grace, Carleton; Community of Jesus Crucified Monastery, St. Martinville, LA; and St. Frances Cabrini, Allen Park; and St. Francis/St. Maximilian, Ray Twp.
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A rich and entertaining half-hour program with host John Stockwell (former WJR Anchor & Reporter) and Fr. Patrick Gonyeau (Administrator at Corpus Christi Detroit & Associate Instructor with Encounter Ministries). The three segments in each episode break open the Word of God, the wisdom of a Saint and the spiritual principles that flow from the Word and the wisdom of the Saint featured. All in all, this program is designed to be an inspiring conduit for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit to re ...
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Presentations offered by His Excellency Metropolitan Kallistos Ware of Diokleia during his visit to the Detroit Area Greek Orthodox parishes on February 17-20, 2011. The presentations were recorded live, with permission.
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"Rest in Me! Not in the world!"--16th Sunday OTb 2024
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Episode 291: Praying With The Mindset of a General
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their four-part series on changing the way we make decisions and break open how to pray with the mindset of a general in order to prayerfully discern what most needs to happen now. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with…
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We are all Chosen. Then we’re called. Now we’re being sent.
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Episode 290: Praying With the Mindset of a Spy
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary resume their series on four spiritual conversations to have with the Lord so as to forever change the way we make decisions in our marriages, parishes, schools, dioceses and more. This week focuses on the sobering reality that “the enemy gets a vote.” ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To …
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"Do we worship the Virgin Mary?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 5 of 5
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Why do Catholics pray to the Virgin Mary? Do we worship her? Find out in Fr. Steve's final homily in the series on the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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"The Healing Power of the Eucharist Part Nine"
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ACTS XXIX is on their regular summer break. The _You Were Born For This _Podcast will resume on July 15th. We look forward to continuing our series when we return. Enjoy your summer. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo…
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"Apparitions--why does the Virgin Mary appear?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 4 of 5: Apparitions
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Lourdes. Fatima. Guadalupe. Our Lady appears, but why?
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Adolescents and young adults—our young Church—have a particular call to holiness: "What's next?" In this month's episode, our hosts join Archbishop Vigneron to reflect and offer guidance to young disciples as they discern God's will for their lives. 0:10 – Our hosts greet each other and catch up on the past month. 1:36 – Archbishop Vigneron shares …
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"'Do you see the Lion under the marble in your marriage?"--small group couples talk
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"Where is she now?"--preaching series on the Virgin Mary 3 of 5: The Assumption
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The Assumption is for Jesus, it is for her, it is for us!By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Episode 288: What Is Our Biggest Wound, Lord?
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue with their series on forever changing the way we make decisions, this week bringing to the Divine Physician, “What is our biggest wound?” Scriptures to pray with: John 5:2-9 1 Corinthians 13:1-17 Colossians: 3:1-7 Romans 12:9-18 Philippians 2:1-4 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click…
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"St. John Fisher and his pursuit of truth!"--Feast Day Celebration June 22nd, Feast of St. John Fisher
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Episode 287: Praying with the Mindset of a Steward (Full Episode Rerelease)
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We are pleased to present this rerelease of Monday's podcast. Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, the last 10 minutes of the original episode were inadvertently cut off. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we strive to deliver the best possible listening experience. This updated version…
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"Is Mary sinless or born with sin?"--preaching series on the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 of 5: Conceived without sin.
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O Mary Conceived without sin! Pray for us who have recourse to thee
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a break from their regular format of breaking open the Word of God and start a summertime series that will change forever the way we make decisions. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo…
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"Is Mary a Perpetual Virgin?"--preaching series on the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 of 5: The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin Mary
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Fr. Steve begins his preaching series on the Virgin Mary, beginning with if the relatives we hear about in the Gospel today are the sons/daughters of Mary and Joseph or not. Did Jesus have brothers and sisters or not? preaching series on the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 of 5: The Perpetual Virginity of the Virgin Mary…
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"The Healing Power of the Eucharist Part Eight"
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the worst day in human history and why it is that God's response to this should fill us with great hope. Send notes, pictures, stories, videos and testimonies to Emilie emilie@actsxxix.org Genesis 3:9-15 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support Yo…
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"Soothe the wounded Heart of Jesus!"--Corpus Christi 2024
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Altoids. A sick child. The Angel at Fatima. By our acts of Love we can make reparation for all the crimes and lack of love poured out toward Jesus in the Holy Eucharist--we can soothe His wounded heart.
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary consider how Jesus on the cross fulfills the startling promises of the covenant made in the Old Testament. Exodus 24:3-8 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoBy ACTS XXIX
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"Stop begging and start participating with the Holy Spirit!"--Pentecost 2024
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The Holy Spirit is POWER. Do we realize that? You have the power of God at your fingertips.
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the critical role constantly remembering all that God has done for us plays in our own lives and in helping children come to know His love and power. Deut. 4:32-34, 39-40 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John R…
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As a grape’s flavor is influenced by the soil in which it is grown, the early Church also grew to reflect the beauty of the communities in which it spread. In this month’s episode, our cohosts discuss this “exchange of gifts” between diverse expressions of faith in the Archdiocese of Detroit – including expressions related to ethnicity and culture …
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on how the same Spirit who enabled the Apostles to speak in new languages wants to enable us too to speak of the mighty acts of God in words that people will understand so that they too might come to know God’s unfathomable love for them. Acts 2:1-11 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Cl…
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"Where in the world is Jesus?"--Ascension Sunday 2024
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Fr. Steve takes a deep dive into the beauty and meaning of why the Ascension is so importnat to us as Children of God.
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"Life without Jesus is like a burger without the meat"--St. Joseph First Holy Communion
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In this episode, Fr, John and Mary look at the ascension of our Lord and address a few things we might need to unlearn, a few things we might need to learn, and then apply this great solemnity to our mission as disciples today. Acts 1:1-11 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Bor…
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"Life without Jesus, is like a burger without the meat"--First Communion Mass at St. John Fisher (6th Sunday of Easter B)
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"The Healing Power of the Eucharist Part Seven"
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"ABIDE! Abide in me!"--6th Sunday of Easter (B) John 15:1-8
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Jesus tells us that if we abide in Him then He will give us life. He is the VINE--we are the branches. Life is only in Him.
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary return to “Cornelius’ house” in Acts 10, discuss the “Gentile Pentecost”, and offer a helpful prayer reflection that can allow the Holy Spirit to fall anew on us and heal our distorted understanding of God the Father and of us. Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click…
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We all know the joy of sharing good news with others. This month’s Eyes on Jesus is about the greatest joy of sharing the best news: the Good News of Christ our savior. There are truly no bystanders in this evangelizing mission, as Jesus tells all of us to "make disciples of all nations." 0:10 – Archbishop Vigneron and Mike Chamberland greet each o…
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"I am the Gate!"--Good Shepherd Sunday--4th Sunday of Easter (B) 2024 John 10:11-18
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Wait? I thought this was Good Shepherd Sunday--not Gate Sunday? Jesus refers to Himself as "the Gate" over 8 times in John chapter 10. Why?
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Episode 278: Not What You Think It Means?
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary dive into the person of Paul, and draw several practical applications from his transformation from savage persecutor of Christians to the greatest missionary of all time. Acts 9:26-31 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. J…
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about an extraordinary conversation they had with two people whose lives were radically changed by Jesus, much like the lame man in Acts 4:8-12, and the non-negotiable nature of prayer in the life of the disciple. Acts 4:8-12 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS…
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"YOU are witnesses of THESE things!"--3rd Sunday of Easter (B) 2024 Luke 24:35-48
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Luke 24:35-48 Jesus told His disciples that they too were witnesses. Let's live it.By Fr. Steve Mateja
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Episode 276: You Asked for the Wrong Jesus
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary ponder the significance of the very first miracle in the Acts of the Apostles and the startling fact that there were two Jesus’ put before the crowds on Good Friday…and before us today. Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Bo…
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“Jesus is our defender not accuser!”—Divine Mercy Sunday 2024
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Thomas was not in the upper room when Jesus first appeared on Easter Sunday. But Jesus came in search for him to give him His mercy.
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"The Healing Power of the Eucharist Part Six"
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Episode 275: Are We Turning Anything Upside Down?
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about one of the most important and powerful signs of the resurrection of Jesus, one that drew countless people into the early Church, and could again today! Acts 4:32-35 To access our Spiritual Conversation booklets, visit actsxxix.org. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn Mor…
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"Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?"--Easter Sunday 2024
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Ok, Jesus rose from the dead, but what does it mean for me now?
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At every Mass the Cross is made present to us at Calvary. Mass is a timeless moment. Barabbas was set free...and its and image of you!
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"The Holy Priesthood, given to you for your Salvation"--Holy Thursday 2024
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The priesthood is for you; it is for your salvation. Pray for your priests that they may be strong.
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Episode 274: The First Gentile Christian is a What?!
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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the momentous events of Acts 10, the story of the 1st Gentile to be baptized, and how much more is in Scripture than we might first realize. Acts 10: 34a, 37-43 ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click To Learn More About ACTS XXIX Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo…
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"Crown Him or Crucify Him"--Palm Sunday 2024
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The choice is yours...to Crown Him or Crucify Him
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Episode 50: The Good News About God’s Plan
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For Episode 50, the Eyes on Jesus team welcomes Father Stephen Pullis to the studio for a discussion on “The Good News About God’s Plan,” Archbishop Vigneron’s latest pastoral letter on the challenges of gender identity – and the importance of approaching this topic with true compassion and assurances of God’s personal love for all people. 0:10 – A…
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"Live it!" Acts 4 in '24 parish mission at St. John Fisher
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