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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Selected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. John Riccardo, Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, Michigan.
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Instruction on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other topics critical to those seeking answers to life's greatest questions..
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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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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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Program #739 Catholicism 101: Q&A - #4 of 4By Fr. John Riccardo - Host
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We are all Chosen. Then we’re called. Now we’re being sent.
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Program #880 Unleash the GospelBy Fr. John Riccardo - Host
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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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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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"'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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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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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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"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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"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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