You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
ACTS XXIX
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Episode 387: Do You Have Clarity on How You Behave?
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary begin a new series looking at “the how” behind the work we do. It is intended for everyone, but perhaps will be especially helpful for those who lead ministry at…
Episode 386: One of the Ways Scripture is Useful
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share some of the key takeaways from the recent ACTS XXIX pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul and how we can live and do in our day what Paul did in…
Episode 385: Becoming Ever More Human
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue to talk about transitions in parish life, only this time Fr. John asks Mary to speak about this from the perspective of someone in the pews. It all ends in…
Episode 384: Farewells Are Not Easy
Given these days of ordinations and changes of assignments in parishes, Fr. John and Mary have a raw and honest conversation about the challenges that both priests and the people of a parish…
Episode 383: The Undoing of Babel
As we get ready for the great feast of Pentecost, Fr. John and Mary take a look at the opening prayer for Mass this Sunday, and discuss the Father’s desire for His creation and our role in helping it…
Episode 382: From Persecutor to Apostle
Fr. John and Mary conclude their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week they look at the appearance of Jesus to Paul. ========================== Connect with us and our…
Episode 381: A Most Unexpected Question
Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week’s episode breaks open the encounter between Jesus and His friend, Peter, at the Sea of Galilee after…
Episode 380: God Wants His Family Back
Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week’s episode breaks open one of the most remarkable of all: the appearance to His “brother”…
Episode 379: A Word For Discouraged Disciples
Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on appearances of the Risen Jesus to disciples. Today, they look at Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus — could these people…
Episode 378: One Word That Changed Everything
Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on select appearances of the Risen Jesus to disciples. Today, they pray with the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, a woman who had been mightily…
Episode 377: She Had to Have Been First!
Fr. John and Mary begin a series on various appearances of the Risen Jesus for the Easter season. On this Easter Monday, they consider the person many saints reasoned was the first to whom Jesus…
Episode 376: Stern Yet Hopeful
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their series on Jesus’ words to the seven Churches in the Book of Revelation. Today, they look at His direct and yet hopeful words to the Church in…
Episode 375: Say Not “I Am Too Small”
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series on Jesus’ words to the seven Churches in the Book of Revelation. Today, they look at Jesus’ words to the little and seemingly insignificant…
Episode 374: Heart Failure
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series on Jesus’ words to the 7 Churches in the Book of Revelation. Today, they look at Jesus’ devastating words to the Church in Sardis, reminding…
Episode 373: Don’t Drift
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series on Jesus’ words to the 7 Churches in the Book of Revelation. Today, they look at Jesus’ words to the Church in Thyatira and how relevant what…
Episode 372: No Compromise
_Dear friends, please bear with us as we encountered some audio issues during this episode. We’re grateful for your patience and thank you for tuning in! _ In this episode, Fr. John and Mary…
Episode 371: He Sees You and He Cares
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series on Jesus’ words to the 7 Churches in the Book of Revelation — Churches that are at one and the same time real places and symbolic of the…
Episode 370: An Exhortation and Encouragement from Jesus to Us As We Prepare for Lent
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their series on Jesus’ words to the 7 Churches in the Book of Revelation — Churches that are at one and the same time real places and symbolic of the…
Episode 369: What Does Jesus Want to Say to Us?
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary introduce a series on Jesus’ words to the 7 Churches in the Book of Revelation — Churches that are at one and the same time real places and symbolic of the Church…
Episode 368: What Are They Saying About Us?
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary offer a proposal to consider as a parish or church community for Lent based on this Sunday's Gospel from Matthew 5: 13-16. Connect with us and our community on our…
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