Welcome to Bishop Ato Dickson's Podcast. A true son of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and Convenor of Jesus Is The Rock Church - A denomination under the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC).Listen and be blessed as he shares with you deep messages from the word of God.
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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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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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"Rest in Me! Not in the world!"--16th Sunday OTb 2024
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We are all Chosen. Then we’re called. Now we’re being sent.
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Wisdom Guarantees Victory in Impossible Situations
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson explains how seemingly impossible situations can be overcome by the wisdom of God... Listen and be blessed!
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Wisdom Is The Key To Surviving Crises
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Crises surely happens to every man and christians are not exempted. In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson shares how the wisdom from the word of God is able to guide christians through any crises they may face. Listen and be blessed!
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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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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson share deep insights about how wisdom is able to make a person a builder of churches, businesses and lives... Listen and be blessed!
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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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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson shares on how wisdom is what every person needs to be successful in life and in their walk with God... Listen and be blessed!
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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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"St. John Fisher and his pursuit of truth!"--Feast Day Celebration June 22nd, Feast of St. John Fisher
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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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"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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"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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"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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"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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"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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Those Who Are Proud; What It Means To Be Humble Like A Child
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In this spirit-filled episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches on the character traits of children that christians must adopt to show true humility... Listen and be blessed!
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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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Those Who Are Proud; How To Be Humble Like A Child
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In this thought provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches on the principle of being humble like a child as Jesus taught His disciples... Listen and be blessed!
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Those Who Are Proud; Seven Reasons Why You Must Humble Yourself
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In this exciting episode, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches on the deceitfulness of pride and the benefits of humility to christians. Listen and be blessed!
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Those Who Are Proud; Humble Yourself
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In this new series, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches from the classic Loyalty & Disloyalty Series, Those Who Are Proud and begins the series with deep teaching on the importance of humility. Listen and be blessed!
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In this thought-provoking episode, Bishop Ato Dickson explains the power behind the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it gives all believers... Listen and be blessed.
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Eternal Life through the Blood of Jesus
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In this Easter Sunday Message, Bishop Ato Dickson teaches about the importance of the Blood of Jesus in our salvation... Listen and be blessed.
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10 Reasons why every Minister Should Pray - Part 6
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In this final episode of the series, Bishop Ato Dickson explains why it is important for every believer to contend difficult situations in prayer... Listen and be blessed!
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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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“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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"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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"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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"Live it!" Acts 4 in '24 parish mission at St. John Fisher
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"Turn to your great protector for protection"-- Feast of St. Joseph Mission Weekend 2024: 3rd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja
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On the Feast of St. Joseph, Fr. Steve preached on the protection of St. Joseph
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St. John Fisher Parish Mission talk Monday night, talk 2: "Proclaim it!" Acts 4 in '24"
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"Surrender and you will know His love"-- Mission Weekend 2024: 2nd day Homily Fr. Steve Mateja
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Fr. Steve preached the Mass on day two of the parish mission and preached on the theme of surrender. He later handed out the surrender prayer novena cards to all in attendance and they prayed day one together.
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St. John Fisher Parish Mission talk Sunday night: "Believe It! Acts 4 in '24"
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Fr. Jason Brooks lead the parish mission at St. John Fisher, Oakland University during the Lent 2024. A profound opprotunity to grow in faith and dive into what the Lord is saying to us in what Fr. Steve laid out for his vision for the parish as Acts 4 in '24. Belive it! Was Fr. Jason's first words pulling from Fr. Steve's state of the parish addre…
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"The Father's Kingdom is open to you!"-- Mission Weekend 2024: Sunday Homily Fr. Jason Brooks
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Fr. Jason Brooks preached a parish Mission at St. John Fisher on the Fifth Sunday of Lent. His theme was the parish theme that Fr. Steve layed out earlier in the year of: Acts 4 in '24.
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 5
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In this exciting episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to teach on the importance of prayer in the life of every christian and leads the church in a powerful prayer time for the Prophet Bishop Dag Heward-Mills... Listen and be blessed!
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"Allow your brokenness to be new life for others!"--5th Sunday of Lent (B) {John 12:20-31}
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So many figures in scripture have had lives that were imperfect and yet God used them in profound ways to bring others to Him. He wants to use you in the same way.
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"Don't die in Mortal Sin!"--4th Sunday of Lent (B) 2024 {John 3:14-21}
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Three points: What is the goal of life? A windshield A Lebanese Priest don't die in mortal sinBy Fr. Steve Mateja
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 4
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In this deeply-spiritual episode, Bishop Ato Dickson explains dryness in the life of christians and how meditating on the word and praying brings refreshment to christians... Listen and be blessed!
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 3
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In this episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to teach on the reasons why prayer should be an important part of the life of every christian and especially Pastors... Listen and be blessed!
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"Spiritual but not religious? Well Religion matters to God!"--3rd Sunday Lent (B) 3/3/2024 John 2:13-25
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People say all the time "I am spiritual but not religious". Does it even matter to God? Yes, it does! God has created us for worship--for religion. "Spiritual but not religious? Well Religion matters to God!"--3rd Sunday Lent (B) 3/3/2024 John 2:13-25 The cleansing of the Temple
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"The Transfiguration is a Eucharistic Feast"--2nd Sunday of Lent B (Mark 9: 2-10)
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The conversation. Isaac. Our Mountain.By Steve Mateja
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“ Masculine humility”—Talk to St. John Fisher men’s group Lent 2024
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Toxic masculinity versus authentic masculinity. What is a Christian man in this world?
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10 Reasons Why Every Minister Should Pray - Part 2
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In this spirit-filled episode, Bishop Ato Dickson continues to elaborate on 10 reasons why every Minister or Christian should pray and how pray turns you into a man of authority, anointing and many more... Listen and be blessed!
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