Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts
999 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsSelected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. John Riccardo, Pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, Michigan.
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Promo: You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
December 18, 2019 17:02 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBFr. John Riccardo introduces the new ACTS XXIX podcast, "You Were Born for This with Father John Riccardo."
Promo: You Were Both for This with Fr. John Riccardo
December 18, 2019 17:02 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBFr. John Riccardo introduces the new ACTS XXIX podcast, "You Were Born for This with Father John Riccardo."
June 30, 20190-5 PM Mass at OLGC
July 06, 2019 22:32 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MBFr. Riccardo shares his final words for the parish in this final homily as the pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. As he transitions to his new role as Executive Director of Acts XXIX, Fr. John offers words of praise, words of apology, words of thanks, and concludes with a final appeal to the parishioners of OLGC.
June 23, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Tipton
June 25, 2019 17:30 - 16 minutes - 7.67 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Chruch for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Prentice details some instances where he became particularly aware of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
June 9, 2019-Feast of Pentecost-Deacon Mitchell
June 10, 2019 19:18 - 10 minutes - 4.78 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the Feast of Pentecost. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Deacon Steve points out the same Holy Spirit will bring to completion the good work he has begun in us through the transition of our pastors. Jesus is Savior but he is also Lord and “No one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit." The Holy Spirit is waiting for our yes to bust loose.
June 2, 2019-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
June 05, 2019 17:32 - 9 minutes - 4.69 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord. In this homily from the 8 AM Mass, Deacon Dave discusses the mission of our parish in this time of transition as Fr. Riccardo and Fr. Tipton prepare to leave for their new assignments. Deacon Dave encourages the congregants to take up the baton and carry the mission forward.
May 30, 2019-Graduation Mass Homily
May 31, 2019 02:04 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBFr. Riccardo addresses the eighth grade graduating class of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School in this homily from the 2019 Graduation Mass telling the students that greatness in within the reach of each of them.
May 19, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC
May 20, 2019 13:45 - 21 minutes - 9.92 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Riccardo reflects on the travels of St. Paul as described in the first reading for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (ACTS 14:21-27). Fr. John concludes by encouraging the young married couples and young families of the parish to take up the baton of leadership in the church and in this parish. Fr. John points out, "God is calling you to step up and to step forward...
Streamer Day Mass Homily 2019-Bishop Robert Fisher
May 20, 2019 11:33 - 6 minutes - 3.25 MBEach year Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School celebrates a Streamer Day Mass to recognize the eighth grade students who will soon complete their final studies at the elementary school. We were pleased to have His Excellency Bishop Robert Fisher preside at the Mass for the Class of 2019. Bishop Fisher encourages the students to do their best in all things by using their God-given talents to build up the world around us.
May 5, 2019-5 PM Mass at OLGC
May 06, 2019 14:59 - 13 minutes - 6.18 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. Prentice looks at the conversation between Jesus and Peter by the charcoal fire in today's gospel (JN 21:1-19). Fr. Prentice asks the congregants whether we have given up on God's vision for our lives and settled for simply being Simon. Have we given up on being Peter?
April 30, 2019-School Mass Homily of Bishop Battersby
May 03, 2019 02:35 - 7 minutes - 3.48 MBOur Lady of Good Counsel Parish was pleased to host the Most Reverend Gerard W. Battersby, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, at the school Mass on April 30th. Bishop Battersby presided at the Mass as the school celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel and held the annual May Crowning to honor Our Lady.
Divine Mercy Sunday-3 PM Mass at OLGC
April 30, 2019 17:48 - 17 minutes - 8.3 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for Feast of Divine Mercy. In this Divine Mercy Mass from Sunday at 3 PM, Deacon Steve tells the congregants that a life marked by the empty tomb is one spent looking up at the cross and not back at our past. Focusing on the right image, listening to the right words - the ones Jesus speaks over us versus what the devil says about us - shapes our lives.
Easter Sunrise Service-Homily of Deacon Andrew Mabee
April 21, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 5.75 MBNewly ordained transitional deacon Andrew Mabee preached at the 6 AM sunrise Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Easter Sunday. Deacon Drew looks at the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus and the true meaning of the empty tomb. The church proclaims the Good News that He has risen in churches throughout the world, and there is hope for all of us.
Easter Vigil Mass Homily
April 21, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 9.88 MBThe deceiver is deceived, his dominion is destroyed, and you and I have been sent out as witnesses. Fr. Riccardo discusses the sheer power of God while referencing a second century homily from Bishop Melito of Turkey and addressing the congregation that included some 34 people about to receive the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation. Fr. John discusses the freedom given to the baptized as their sins are washed away and they are given new power with authority over their lives. He also...
April 19, 2019-Good Friday Homily
April 20, 2019 01:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBFr. Riccardo describes three messages God gives to us as we contemplate the crucifixion of Jesus today. For those who suffer, Jesus proves his love for us in choosing to die for our salvation. For those who feel unworthy, Jesus chose to die for all. His mercy is for every person. For those who see the crucifixion as a symbol of weakness or defeat, Jesus chose this way to defeat Satan and to conquer death.
April 18, 2019-Holy Thursday Mass
April 19, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this homily from the Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper Fr. Riccardo discusses two recent articles published by Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom. Fr. John points out that America and the world have no hope without God and his saving power and love. He concludes by telling the congregants that the eclipse of God is over. In the midst of our despair, God promises to be our hope and to wipe away all of our tears.
Palm Sunday 2019-4 PM Vigil Mass-Archbishop Vigneron
April 15, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 5.42 MBOur Lady of Good Counsel was blessed to have The Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, preside at the Palm Sunday Vigil Mass as he dedicated the new altar of the church. In his Mass homily, Archbishop Vigneron discusses the victory of Jesus Christ won by His crucifixion and His rising.
March 31, 2019-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
April 01, 2019 14:08 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the last weekend of March. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Deacon Dave discusses his recent viewing of the film Unplanned and details how the film brings to light the true facts of the abortion industry as told by a former Planned Parenthood leader Abby Johnson. What Abby saw in a Texas clinic led to her transformation from clinic director to joining her former clinic protestors at 40 Days F...
March 24, 2019-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Fr. Jim Lowe
March 25, 2019 14:59 - 17 minutes - 8.39 MBFr. Jim Lowe of the Companions of the Cross preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. Lowe reflects on the gospel account of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Fr. Jim points out that Jesus meets us where we are at. He thirsts for us, and wants us to thirst for Him.
March 17, 2019-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
March 18, 2019 14:48 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 8 AM, Mass Deacon Dave reflects on his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land while telling the congregants that it is the presence of God that makes a place or a people holy. Christ must be at the core of our daily lives if we are to be a holy people.
March 10, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC
March 11, 2019 14:27 - 18 minutes - 8.5 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. John poses three questions to the congregants and then discusses preaching on the kerygma. He breaks apart the basic teaching of the gospel into four parts: created, captured, rescued, and response. During Lent, Fr. John asks the congregation to focus on the word captured as described in the first reading for this day (DT 26:4-10). Only by recognizin...
March 6, 2019-Ash Wednesday
March 08, 2019 01:19 - 8 minutes - 4.11 MBFr. Riccardo offers some spiritual suggestions for Lent in this Ash Wednesday homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John encourages the congregants to read the gospel accounts of the Passion narratives and the first 14 chapters of the book of Exodus while focusing on what Jesus has done for us.
February 24, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Jim Lowe
February 28, 2019 01:47 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MBFr. Jim Lowe of the Companions of the Cross preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Lowe looks at God's mercy to us and how we show the mercy of God to others.
February 10, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC-Deacon Mitchell
February 11, 2019 20:12 - 12 minutes - 6.07 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Deacon Steve discuss how dealing with crippling regret can provide a pathway to fear. Courageous leadership is needed today in the public square and in our own families.
February 3, 2019-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
February 05, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. Prentice focuses on the days second reading (1 COR 12:31-13:13) and focuses particularly on the seventh verse: Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
St. Dominic Church-Panama City, FL
January 28, 2019 18:54 - 3 minutes - 1.69 MBAt the weekend masses for January 20th and 27th Fr. Riccardo informed the congregants that he would be visiting a brother priest, Fr. Michael Nixon. Fr. Mike is the pastor of St. Dominic Church in Panama City, Florida. St. Dominic Church and the parish buildings were severely damaged by Hurricane Michael in October of 2018. Listeners who would like to aid the St. Dominic rebuilding process may do so by making a contribution using the link on this page.
January 27, 2019-10 AM Mass at OLGC
January 28, 2019 16:02 - 19 minutes - 8.9 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. John discusses the ongoing sanctuary renovations in the church. Fr. John tells the congregants that the color of the wall behind the crucifix was matched to the color of the mantle that Mary is wearing in the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that was left imprinted on the coat of Juan Diego in December of 1531. The wall will serve as a reminder that Mary is p...
January 20, 2019-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
January 21, 2019 16:18 - 10 minutes - 5.15 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 8 AM Mass, Deacon Dave discusses the importance of inviting Jesus into our marriages, into our workplaces, into our homes, and into our entire lives.
January 13, 2019-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Mitchell
January 14, 2019 23:53 - 13 minutes - 6.53 MBNew Year’s resolutions or transformation and New Life?
December 31, 2018-Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
January 02, 2019 21:24 - 8 minutes - 3.99 MBIn this homily from the 7 PM Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of an evening examination of conscience as a best practice for a spiritual life and leads the congregants in this practice.
December 30, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC
January 02, 2019 21:04 - 18 minutes - 8.65 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. John honors his parents, John and Thelma Riccardo, for their commitment to their faith and marriage and shares their sevens keys to having a thriving marriage and family life.
Christmas 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
December 27, 2018 22:18 - 13 minutes - 6.23 MBFr. Prentice Tipton looks at the birth of Christ as the start of a divine invasion to rescue a world held hostage by sin and death. Jesus used his body to liberate us from captivity and restore our relationship with God provided we fulfill certain conditions that Jesus poses to us.
Christmas 2018-Midnight Mass Homily
December 26, 2018 17:34 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBFr. Riccardo considers four questions in this Christmas homily from the Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John asks the congregants: what are we celebrating, why is everything still so messed up, what impact does what we are celebrating have on our lives tonight, and how should we respond?
December 23, 2018-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
December 24, 2018 17:55 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Church for the 4th Sunday of Advent. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Prentice reflects on The Visitation using a meditation from a book by Fr. Wilfrid Stinissenn titled Mary in the Bible and in Our Lives.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 09, 2018 02:27 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MBFr. Riccardo discusses an important lesson of trust that Mary can teach each of us in the homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. John draws analogies between Mary and Eve while detailing the reasons why the church honors Mary for her surrender to God and trust in Him.
December 2, 2018-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
December 03, 2018 14:44 - 14 minutes - 6.96 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the first Sunday of Advent. In this homily from the 8 AM Mass, Deacon Dave remarks that Advent is a time to cultivate our ability to linger in that space of time between thought and action where holiness happens.
November 25, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Mitchell
November 26, 2018 13:34 - 11 minutes - 5.37 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Deacon Steve draws from World War II analogies that relate to our current spiritual battles. The war has been won in Jesus and yet we still battle sin. Deacon Steve concludes by telling the congregants that we can only experience the peace of Christ when we are under the reign of Christ.
November 4, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Fr. Myron Effing
November 05, 2018 13:02 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBOur Lady of Good Counsel Parish was pleased to host Fr. Myron Effing, CJD, for a weekend missionary appeal this past weekend. Fr. Myron works with the Mary Mother of God Mission Society and has been working to revive the Roman Catholic Church in Eastern Russia for the past 27 years. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass at OLGC Fr. Myron details his work in Vladivostok, Russia. Listeners can learn more about this work by visiting the Mary Mother of God Mission Society website.
Solemnity of All Saints
November 04, 2018 01:47 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MBFr. Riccardo discusses what Jesus is trying to teach us through the Beatitudes in this homily for the Solemnity of All Saints.
October 21, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC
October 22, 2018 14:30 - 17 minutes - 8.39 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. John discusses the request made by James and John in the gospel reading (MK 10:35-45), the response of the other apostles, and Jesus's words to them and to us regarding the nature and purpose of authority.
October 14, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Mitchell
October 15, 2018 17:05 - 14 minutes - 6.6 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the second weekend in October. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Deacon Steve discusses the gospel account (MK 10:17-30) of the rich young man's encounter with Jesus while calling the congregants to follow Him.
October 7, 2018-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
October 08, 2018 20:47 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the first weekend in October. In this homily from the 8 AM Mass, Deacon Dave discusses what happens when a man and woman marry in the Church, the importance of prayer in marriage, and the marriage covenant. He discusses the annulment process in the Catholic church and extends an open invitation to the congregants to enter into a discussion with the clerical staff of the parish regarding marriage and fam...
September 30, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
October 05, 2018 02:37 - 16 minutes - 7.87 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. Prentice asks the congregants, "Are we acting like prophets in the world and in the church today?" Fr. Prentice looks at Mother Teresa as an example of a modern-day prophet.
September 18, 2018-Funeral Liturgy for Thelma Riccardo
September 19, 2018 14:57 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThe funeral liturgy for Thelma Riccardo, the mother of Fr. John Riccardo, was celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church in Birmingham, Michigan on September 18th. This is a podcast of Fr. John's homily from that Mass. It may also be view on the Our Lady of Good Counsel YouTube channel using this link. Fr. John and the entire Riccardo family are most appreciative of all of the prayers offered for his mother and in support of the family.
September 16, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC
September 17, 2018 12:57 - 18 minutes - 8.59 MBFr. Riccardo discusses a hopeful word, a familiar word, and a commissioning word in this homily from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While reflecting on the passing of his mother, Thelma Riccardo, on the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15th), Fr. John turns to Revelation 21 and the promise that God has made to each of us that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. He tells the congregants that Jesus has defeated Satan, Sin, and Death by His death on the cross....
September 12, 2018-Mass for Victims of Sexual Abuse
September 13, 2018 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.35 MBOn the evening of September 12th, Fr. Riccardo celebrated a Mass for victims of sexual abuse.
September 2, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
September 03, 2018 19:59 - 13 minutes - 6.31 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the first weekend in September. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Deacon Dave discusses the scandal in the Catholic Church as a crisis of the human heart and remarks that the church leadership cannot bring about the needed healing. Only the people can bring about healing by demanding that the full truth come out so that the many good and holy priests and bishops can be freed from the chains of suspici...
August 26, 2018-Noon Mass at OLGC-Deacon Steve Mitchell
August 27, 2018 14:31 - 14 minutes - 6.81 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Deacon Steve tells the congregants that the crisis in the Church feels like profound grief and loss. Jesus, the Incarnate Word is with us in everything. He is the faithful One to whom we give witness. God offers us himself, life and love or we choose death and nothing. We each must choose.
August 19, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
August 20, 2018 14:00 - 11 minutes - 5.33 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. Prentice discusses the scandalous news regarding the Catholic Church and tells the congregants that Jesus prays in silence for the things that have disfigured His church.
July 29, 2018-10 AM Mass at OLGC
July 30, 2018 12:02 - 20 minutes - 9.68 MBFr. Riccardo offers an orientation to the sixth chapter of the gospel of John in this homily from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. As the Sunday gospel readings for the next five weeks are from John 6, Fr. John looks at the readings from a perspective of history. How do we respond to Jesus, who is the savior of the universe? The fitting response is to worship Him and to tell others about Him. In an age where so many are wandering aimlessly, it is important to share the mess...