Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts
999 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 422 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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Fatima Conference-Penance, Penance, Penance
October 31, 2017 16:18 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBTalk #4: “Penance, Penance, Penance–The First Saturday Devotion in Reparation for the Blasphemies Committed Against Mary’s Immaculate Heart,” Sister Irenaeus, O.P., Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist.
Fatima Conference-Fatima: Actualities and Events
October 31, 2017 16:15 - 42 minutes - 20 MBTalk #3: “Fatima: Actualities and Events, 1917-2017,” Dr. William Thomas.
Fatima Conference-From the Cloud of Mt. Carmel to the Miracle of the Sun
October 31, 2017 16:13 - 49 minutes - 23.1 MBTalk #2: “From the Cloud of Mt. Carmel to the Miracle of the Sun: The Prophecy of Elijah Revealed,” Dr. Robert Fastiggi.
Fatima Conference-Have Nothing to Do with the Dragon
October 31, 2017 16:11 - 39 minutes - 18.4 MBTalk #1: Have Nothing to Do with the Dragon, Fr. John Riccardo.
Fatima Conference-Opening Mass Homily
October 31, 2017 16:08 - 25 minutes - 12 MBThis is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the opening Mass for the Fatima Conference.
Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Conference
October 31, 2017 16:05On October 13 & 14, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted the Our Lady of Fatima 100th Anniversary Conference presented by A Call to Mary. The program for this conference may be downloaded here. This two day conference began on the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima, Portugal. Audio files from the Mass homilies and talks are archived on Fr. Riccardo's podcast site.
October 19, 2017-Lou Brohl Funeral Mass Homily
October 20, 2017 13:23 - 23 minutes - 11 MBFr. Riccardo honors Lou Brohl for his decades of service to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish with this homily from his funeral Mass.
October 15, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
October 16, 2017 12:56 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the Sunday Masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Deacon Carignan reflects on the gospel reading from St. Matthew (MT 22:1-14) and the parable of the wedding feast. How have we responded to God's invitation to us? Have we invited others on our journey to the Father? Discipleship is calling us to extend God's invitation to all and to lead lives worthy of the invitation.
October 8, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Mitchell
October 09, 2017 16:46 - 13 minutes - 26.5 MBDeacon Steve Mitchell preached all weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel this past weekend. His homily helped us link the effects of unleashing the gospel in and through our lives to God’s expectation of abundant and lasting fruit. He prepared us for the coming weeks as we continue to unpack the Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral letter, Unleash the Gospel.
October 1, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC
October 02, 2017 19:26 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBFr. Riccardo continues to breakdown Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral letter Unleash the Gospel in this homily from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John describes how a chance encounter with a gentleman on a golf course led to a life-changing encounter with Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. John remarks that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who goes looking for His lost sheep so that he may bring us back and save us from our pasts.
September 17, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
September 20, 2017 02:31 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the Masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this poignant homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Prentice discloses a tragic event from his life while testifying to the healing power of Jesus' resurrection. Fr. Prentice details how Jesus makes Himself present in times of misery to set us free from despair.
September 10, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
September 11, 2017 13:54 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Deacon Dave shares a family story while discussing the importance of forgiveness. He points out that only forgiveness can release us when bitterness and resentment hold us captive, and that there is nothing outside the power of God to heal.
September 3, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC
September 05, 2017 16:18 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBFr. Riccardo discusses some important events from his mother's life and the importance of absolution while beginning to breakdown Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral letter Unleash the Gospel.
August 20, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
August 23, 2017 00:16 - 11 minutes - 5.33 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Deacon Dave uses the Canaanite woman in Matthew (MT 15:21-28), an outsider who persevered in her belief that Jesus would help her, and who was rewarded for her great faith, as a model for our own prayer life. We should pray with an expectation and thankfulness that Jesus will answer our prayer with mercy and healing.
August 13, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
August 23, 2017 00:09 - 13 minutes - 6.5 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the Masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the weekend of August 12-13. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Prentice describes the example of St. Paul, who is anguished because the people of Israel do not know Jesus. He asks whether we will accept as our mission to care passionately about the people in our lives who are in spiritual need or who have not yet encountered Jesus.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 16, 2017 14:39 - 9 minutes - 4.67 MBFr. Riccardo looks at the reasons why Pope Pius XII defined the dogma of the Assumption of Mary in 1950 and what Jesus might want to say to each of us as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
July 30, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
August 02, 2017 02:16 - 13 minutes - 6.12 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the Masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the Sunday Noon Mass, Deacon Carignan examines the parables in the gospel reading from St. Matthew (MT 13:44-52) and encourages the congregation to go home and examine the treasures they have collected, discarding those that are not eternal to make room for the real treasure, the real pearl of great price, Jesus Christ.
July 23, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC
July 24, 2017 14:53 - 19 minutes - 8.9 MBFr. Riccardo reflects on his recent vacation in Utah while discussing the importance of changing the routines in our lives. Fr. John encourages the congregants to spend time reading the word of God while letting Him knead His truth, love and mercy in our minds, hearts and wills. Whoever has ears ought to hear (MT 13:43).
July 9, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Prentice Tipton
July 10, 2017 17:55 - 19 minutes - 8.9 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the Masses this past weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Prentice looks at the gospel reading (MT 11:25-30) while discussing our need for receptivity. Fr. Prentice emphasizes our need to become "little ones" and learn how to receive from God all that He has in store for us.
From Radical Feminism to Feminine Genius-Sr. Helena Burns
July 10, 2017 17:34 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBBefore entering the convent (Daughters of St. Paul), Sr. Helena had adopted and internalized a radical feminist philosophy from her youngest years. Even after meeting God at 15 and later experiencing a call to religious life, radical feminism was the only intellectual framework she had to work from. She wasn't even fully conscious of that until...Theology of the Body. Little by little--through the Theology of the Body and the grace of God--Sr. Helena got in touch with her true feminine voice...
June 15, 2017-Homily from the School Mass Concluding the School Year
June 20, 2017 15:27 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBThis is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the school Mass concluding the 2016-17 school year.
June 8, 2017-Graduation Mass Homily
June 20, 2017 15:25 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MBFr. Riccardo addresses the eighth grade graduating class of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School in this homily from the 2017 Graduation Mass while honoring Principal Czaplicki and Fr. John Simoneau.
Mission Appeal for the Basilian Fathers Missions
June 19, 2017 14:07 - 17 minutes - 8.39 MBOur Lady of Good Counsel Church was pleased to host Fr. Patrick Fulton from Detroit Catholic Central High School at all of the weekend Masses. Fr. Fulton delivered a missionary appeal in support of the Basilian Fathers missions.
June 11, 2017-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
June 12, 2017 15:28 - 13 minutes - 6.13 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the Sunday Masses this past weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. In this homily from the 8 AM Mass, Deacon Dave discusses Archbishop Vignernon's recent pastoral letter Unleash the Gospel and his call for missionary families.
June 10, 2017-4 PM Mass at OLGC
June 12, 2017 12:10 - 15 minutes - 7.4 MBFr. Riccardo preached at the 4 PM Mass honoring parish members completing their high school or college studies. Fr. John tells the graduates that happiness is only found through friendship with God and with each other. He encourages them to pray for great friends. He remarks that the foundational source of security is knowledge that God is good and that he will give what is needed. Fr. John concludes by tell the graduates that the commandments of God are not arbitrary, but were given out of ...
Sr. Helena Burns: Gender & LGBQT Issues-Part 2
June 08, 2017 17:37 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBSr. Helena presents Catholic teaching on gender and "LGBTQ" issues from a Theology of the Body perspective which includes a brief introduction to Theology of the Body, as well as insights from Courage International (a spiritual support group for same-sex attracted Catholics). This talk was recorded live, February 2017, at St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church, Markham, Ontario, Canada and is being published here at the request of Sr. Helena. This is the second part of a two part podcast. ...
Sr. Helena Burns: Gender & LGBQT Issues-Part 1
June 08, 2017 17:34 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBSr. Helena presents Catholic teaching on gender and "LGBTQ" issues from a Theology of the Body perspective which includes a brief introduction to Theology of the Body, as well as insights from Courage International (a spiritual support group for same-sex attracted Catholics). This talk was recorded live, February 2017, at St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church, Markham, Ontario, Canada and is being published here at the request of Sr. Helena. Known as “Media Nun,” Sr. Helena Burns, fsp, ...
June 3, 2017-Pentecost Vigil Mass Homily
June 05, 2017 14:05 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBFr. Riccardo presided at the Vigil Mass for the Feast of Pentecost at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John uses an image of Mary from the Announciation to encourage us to be receptive to the Holy Spirit. He invites the congregation to read Unleash the Gospel, a pastoral letter from Archbishop Allen Vigneron detailing the roadmap for the future of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Fr. Riccardo tells the congregants that our community of Plymouth can be changed if we are receptive to the Holy ...
May 28, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Fr. Pierre Ingram
May 30, 2017 13:13 - 12 minutes - 5.74 MBFr. Pierre Ingram preached at all of the Masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel this past weekend. In this homily for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Pierre explains the significance of the ascended Lord in our lives. Fr. Pierre tells the congregants that the ascended Lord is our joy and hope. He gives us our mission of making disciples of all men.
May 21, 2017-5 PM Mass at OLGC
May 22, 2017 16:54 - 16 minutes - 7.84 MBFr. John Simoneau preached at all of the Masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. Fr. John discusses the five building blocks of the Holy Spirit in this homily from the 5 PM Mass. Fr. John looks at Mary as our ideal set before us by God to guide us to the Father.
May 14, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC
May 15, 2017 12:43 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses this weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. John tells the congregation that God is an architect with a blueprint for our lives and for our parish. While reflecting on the readings of this day (ACTS 6:1-7, 1 PT 2:4-9, JN 14:1-12) and on St. Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth (1 COR 3:9-10) Fr. John discusses the role of the laity as living stones in the spiritual house that is our parish.
May 7, 2017-5 PM Mass at OLGC
May 08, 2017 12:45 - 19 minutes - 9 MBDeacon Chris Stark, Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, preached at all of the Masses this past weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Deacon Chris described the founding of the society by Blessed Frederic Ozanam nearly 200 years ago, and the many ways that the society serves people in need locally and around the world. Deacon Chris encourages the congregants to bring gently used clothing to OLGC on the weekend of May 13 & 14 to support the society with their bundl...
April 30, 2017-5 PM Mass at OLGC
May 01, 2017 12:49 - 18 minutes - 8.76 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the Masses this past weekend at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. Prentice looks at the remarkable transformation of the apostles from Jesus' crucifixion to Pentecost. Fr. Prentice tells the congregants that the sins of our present and of our past cannot disqualify us from one day becoming holy, and that the Church is the place where every sinner has a future.
April 16, 2017-8 AM Easter Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 14
April 18, 2017 21:25 - 9 minutes - 4.51 MBThis is Fr. Prentice Tipton's homily from the 8 AM Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Prentice concludes his homily for the Rerouting series by asking, "What have we done with our freedom?" After reflecting on the baptisms he witnessed during the Easter Vigil Mass the previous evening, Fr. Prentice reminds the congregants that the shackles of sin are broken through the power of Christ's resurrection.
April 16, 2017-10:30 AM Easter Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 14
April 18, 2017 21:14 - 19 minutes - 9.1 MBThis is Fr. John Simoneau's homily from the 10:30 AM Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John concludes his homily for the Rerouting series by telling the congregants that they have reason to hope. Fr. John points out that the world is in the state that it is in due to continued doubt that Christ is the key to happiness. He encourages us not to be ashamed to be recognized as followers of Christ in our daily interactions with others.
April 16, 2017-1 PM Easter Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 14
April 18, 2017 16:33 - 10 minutes - 4.84 MBThis is Fr. Pierre Ingram's homily from the 1 PM Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. Pierre concludes his homily for the Rerouting series by looking at the empty tomb as the cradle of the catholic church, the task of discipleship, and the truth of the resurrection.
April 15, 2017-Easter Vigil Mass-Rerouting Homily 14
April 18, 2017 16:02 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo discusses what comes next. As the parish concludes the fourteen week long Rerouting series, Fr. John tells the congregation that Jesus has risen and there is work to do. Fr. John offers several concrete suggestions for ways that we can live our lives in a manner that makes God tangible to each other and to all who meet us.
April 9, 2017-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 13
April 10, 2017 13:23 - 7 minutes - 3.68 MBFr. Pierre Ingram discusses the toll road in this homily from the 5 PM Mass at OLGC for the Rerouting series. Fr. Pierre encourages the congregants to make an inventory of all of the sins of their lives and to express gratitude to God that they have all been washed away by the blood of Christ. Resources for Rerouting, including video taped sessions and outlines, may be found on the parish website.
April 9, 2017-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 13
April 10, 2017 13:06 - 13 minutes - 6.2 MBFr. Riccardo discusses the toll road while continuing the Rerouting series. Fr. John asks the congregation, "What amount is due for the sins of our whole lives?" As we enter Holy Week, Fr. Riccardo suggests that we set aside time this week to watch The Passion of the Christ and to make a life-long examination of our lives. Resources for Rerouting, including video taped sessions and outlines, may be found on the parish website.
April 5, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 12
April 06, 2017 15:41 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBFr. John Simoneau looks at what is involved in crossing the border in this Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session. Fr. John encourages the audience members to move outside their comfort zones to bring others to Christ. A videotaped recording of Fr. John's talk may be viewed on the parish website.
April 2, 2017-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 12
April 03, 2017 13:34 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MBFr. John Simoneau preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the Rerouting series. Fr. John looks at what it means to cross the "border" while debunking the voices we may hear along the way. Fr. John uses the words of Pope Benedict XVI to remind the congregants that we have nothing to lose by letting Christ in our lives. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive sessions to help pave the way. Resources for Rerou...
March 29, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 11
March 30, 2017 16:07 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBFr. Riccardo discusses the power of witness in this Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session. Fr. John looks at the people who had a transformative influence on his life, particularly the saints and martyrs who gave their lives in witness to the faith. A videotaped recording of Fr. John's talk may be viewed on the parish website.
March 26, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 11
March 27, 2017 13:46 - 27 minutes - 13 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the Rerouting series. Fr. John discusses various ways that we can grow as disciples and how we can learn to discern God's voice. He looks at what is and what is not required for intentional discipleship, and cites many examples of ordinary people who dropped their nets to follow Jesus. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive sessions to help pave the way....
March 22, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 10
March 23, 2017 16:51 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBFr. Pierre Ingram looks at Jesus as the way in this Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session. Fr. Pierre examines the topic of discipleship from the perspective of someone who wants to give himself or herself completely to Jesus. A videotaped recording of Fr. Pierre's talk may be viewed on the parish website.
March 19, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 10
March 20, 2017 13:54 - 20 minutes - 9.67 MBFr. Pierre Ingram preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the Rerouting series. Fr. Pierre uses sacred scripture to look at Christian conversion. He tells the congregants that love of God can allow us to stop living for ourselves and to grow as His disciples. He concludes by offering suggestions on how we can learn to share our faith with others. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive sessions to help pave...
March 15, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 9
March 16, 2017 23:27 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MBThe Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session for this week was a period of Eucharistic Adoration. This is a podcast of Fr. Riccardo's opening remarks.
March 12, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 9
March 13, 2017 14:36 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBFr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the Rerouting series. Fr. Prentice discusses God's agenda for us, and looks at Mary's anointing of the feet of Jesus as an extravagant gesture of love (John 12). Fr. Prentice concludes by offering the congregants a tangible way to respond to Jesus for all that He has done for us. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive sessions to help pave the way...
March 8, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 8
March 10, 2017 22:13 - 17 minutes - 8.24 MBFr. Prentice Tipton reviews our progress along the Rerouting timeline and discusses what it means to be a missionary disciple in this Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session. Fr. Prentice guides the participants in a training exercise for sharing the gospel with others. A videotaped recording of Fr. Prentice's talk may be viewed on the parish website. The scheduled March 1st Rerouting Deeper Dive session was cancelled due to a power outage the the church.
March 5, 2017-5 PM Mass at OLGC-Rerouting Homily 8
March 06, 2017 13:27 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend to continue the Rerouting series. Fr. John looks to scripture to reveal Mary as the new Eve and Jesus as the new Adam. He continues by discussing why Jesus came, and how He has restored the bridge by laying down His life for us. In addition to the Sunday homilies, the parish is hosting Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive sessions to help pave the way. Resources for Rerouting, including video taped sessions and outlines,...
Ash Wednesday Homily
March 01, 2017 17:24 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MBFr. Riccardo tells the congregation that the point of Lent is conversion in this homily from the Ash Wednesday school Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John looks at the importance of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to help us on the path to conversion during this season. Fr. John concludes by discussing a simple way to think about Lent.