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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May 2, 2016-Funeral Liturgy for Peter D. Riccardo
May 03, 2016 20:44 - 27 minutes - 13 MBThe funeral liturgy for Peter D. Riccardo, the brother of Fr. John Riccardo, was celebrated at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in Waterford, Michigan. This podcast contains Fr. Riccardo's homily and the final commendation. Fr. John and the entire Riccardo family are most appreciative of all of the prayers offered in support of the family at this time of sorrow.
April 24, 2016-Archbishop Allen Vigneron Homily from the Noon Mass at OLGC
April 25, 2016 14:38 - 15 minutes - 7.4 MBOn April 24th, Our Lady of Good Counsel welcomed the Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron, Archbishop of Detroit, for a visit to the parish. Archbishop Vigneron presided at the noon Mass, and blessed the parish grounds at the site of new expansion project set to begin shortly. In this Mass homily, Archbishop Vigneron challenges the congregants to become like Paul and Barnabas by spreading the news of the New Jerusalem to their relatives, neighbors, and friends.
April 24, 2016-5 PM Mass at OLGC
April 25, 2016 14:03 - 12 minutes - 6.05 MBFr. Riccardo discusses forgiveness while asking the congregants whether they are recipients or givers of mercy. Fr. John looks at the lives of St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Paul, and the Coptic Christian martyrs while challenging the congregation to become missionaries of God's mercy.
April 17, 2016-Noon Mass at OLGC
April 18, 2016 16:18 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preaches on Jesus as shepherd in this homily from the noon Mass at OLGC for Good Shepherd Sunday. Deacon Dave encourages the congregants to spend time in quiet prayer considering the competing voices in our lives that keep us from hearing the Lord's voice and what we need to do to become more attentive to His voice.
April 10, 2016-8 AM Mass at OLGC
April 11, 2016 13:48 - 14 minutes - 6.73 MBWhile discussing Jesus' conversation with St. Peter around the charcoal fire (JN 21:1-19), Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregants that God loves to forgive. Fr. John encourages all to seek forgiveness for the "charcoal fires" in our lives in the sacrament of reconciliation, and to extend God's mercy to others.
March 27, 2016-Easter Sunday-Deacon Carignan
March 28, 2016 13:27 - 13 minutes - 6.15 MBDeacon Dave Carignan tells the congregation that the redemption of humanity was accomplished through the cross of Christ in this homily for Easter Sunday. Deacon Dave encourages the congregants to go out and proclaim the truth of the resurrection.
March 26, 2016-Easter Vigil Homily
March 27, 2016 16:01 - 18 minutes - 8.61 MBIn this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo considers the scripture readings of this day and what they mean to the candidates who were about to be baptized as well as the entire congregation. Fr. John encourages the congregants to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as we are no longer slaves to sin and death.
March 20, 2016-Noon Mass at OLGC
March 21, 2016 13:21 - 10 minutes - 4.79 MBFr. Riccardo discusses the greatness of God in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While encouraging the congregants to view a video from Pastor Louie Giglio of Passion City Church, Fr. John ponders the vastness of the universe and the fact that its creator got on His knees to wash the feet of his disciples and allowed himself to be condemned to death on a cross for our salvation. Fr. John encourages the congregants to enter into Holy Week with the understanding that we have ac...
March 13, 2016-8 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
March 14, 2016 11:57 - 14 minutes - 6.79 MBDeacon Dave Carignan discusses our need to serve others in this homily from the 8 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Deacon Dave reflects on God's greatest commandment while reminding the congregants that our life stories will be written by those we have served.
Parish Mission-Session 3
February 24, 2016 02:24 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBThe 2016 Parish Mission titled Today Salvation Has Come to This House continued with this talk by Fr. Riccardo. Fr. John asks, "Will we let Him use us as vessels of mercy?"
Parish Mission-Session 2
February 23, 2016 02:38 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBThe 2016 Parish Mission titled Today Salvation Has Come to This House continued with this talk by Fr. Riccardo. Fr. John asks, "What is your deepest desire for your children or for your grandchildren?"
Parish Mission-Session 1
February 22, 2016 02:33 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBThe 2016 Parish Mission titled Today Salvation Has Come to This House opened with this talk by Fr. Riccardo.
February 19, 2016-Funeral Liturgy for John J. Riccardo
February 19, 2016 21:39 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBThe funeral liturgy for John J. Riccardo, the father of Fr. John Riccardo, was celebrated at Holy Name Catholic Church in Birmingham, Michigan. This podcast contains excerpts from the introductory rites, Fr. Riccardo's homily, and excerpts from the final commendation. Fr. John and the entire Riccardo family are most appreciative of all of the prayers offered for his father and in support of the family.
Father's Day 2008-A Tribute to John J. Riccardo
February 15, 2016 16:03 - 10 minutes - 4.75 MBFr. Riccardo offers a moving tribute to his father, John J. Riccardo, in this homily first preached on Father's Day (June 15, 2008). It is republished here to honor the life of this disciple of Christ.
POITD Men's Conference 2007-A Tribute to John J. Riccardo-Part 2
February 15, 2016 15:57 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn 2007, Fr. Riccardo and his father each delivered keynote addresses for the Archdiocese of Detroit Put Out Into the Deep Men's Conference. Mr. John Riccardo's address titled Courage Under Fire is republished here in tribute.
POITD Men's Conference 2007-A Tribute to John J. Riccardo
February 15, 2016 15:53 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn 2007, Fr. Riccardo and his father each delivered keynote addresses for the Archdiocese of Detroit Put Out Into the Deep Men's Conference. Fr. Riccardo's address titled Urgent Need: Men with the Courage to let the Light Shine is republished here to honor his father, John J. Riccardo.
February 14, 2016-A Tribute to John J. Riccardo
February 15, 2016 03:02 - 9 minutes - 4.37 MBFr. Riccardo's father, John J. Riccardo, was called to receive his heavenly reward on February 13th. Fr. John offers a tribute to his father in this homily from the 8 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
February 13, 2016-4 PM Mass at OLGC
February 14, 2016 19:28 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MBFr. Riccardo discusses the importance of knowing our story in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. While detailing a preaching schedule for the season of lent, Fr. John reminds the congregants that we have been saved from slavery to the devil by the outstretched arms of Christ on the cross. He reminds the congregation that we need to know the story of both our fall and salvation for things to make sense.
January 31, 2016-10 AM Mass at OLGC
February 01, 2016 18:32 - 11 minutes - 5.23 MBWhile considering the second reading for this day from St. Paul (1 COR 12:31—13:13), Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of learning how to forgive on another.
January 24, 2016- Noon Mass at OLGC
January 25, 2016 15:05 - 12 minutes - 5.69 MBFr. Riccardo reminds the congregants that God is rich in mercy while encouraging them to return to the sacrament of reconciliation in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John tells the audience what he observed as our young second grade children received the sacrament for the first time this weekend, and offers a special opportunity for parishioners who have been away from the sacrament for some time to come and experience God's abundant mercy.
January 16, 2016-4 PM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
January 18, 2016 21:16 - 12 minutes - 5.84 MBDeacon Carignan looks at the Sacrament of Marriage as a symbol of God's covenant relationship with his people in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.
January 10, 2016-5 PM Mass at OLGC
January 11, 2016 15:31 - 15 minutes - 7.42 MBIn this homily for The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregants "What have you come here tonight to do?" Fr. John looks at church teachings from Vatican II that tell us that we should not be at Mass as strangers or silent spectators. Fr. John proposes that each participant in the Mass work together to offer the sacrifice of the Mass for the intentions of those sitting nearby.
January 3, 2015-Feast of the Epiphany
January 04, 2016 13:42 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBFr. Riccardo looks at scripture and recorded history while considering the question, "Is all of this just a story?" Fr. John considers the Magi, King Herod, and the appearance of a star as historical events that tell the story of His great love for us. Fr. John also proposes that parents take a look at some resources for parents and children to use in preparation for Mass and to encourage faith-based conversation at the dinner table.
January 1, 2016-Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
January 03, 2016 00:01 - 8 minutes - 4.16 MBIn this homily for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, Fr. Riccardo discusses the launch of a pilot program for discipleship groups at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
December 26, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
December 27, 2015 00:23 - 14 minutes - 6.71 MBDeacon Dave Carignan discusses what it means to be a holy family in this homily for the Feast of the Holy Family.
Midnight Mass Homily
December 25, 2015 16:51 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this Midnight Mass homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the Feast of Christmas, Fr. Riccardo discusses a Russian icon of the Trinity, some common objections to faith, how Jesus has translated God, an event happening now, and a commissioning for all Catholics.
December 19, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC
December 22, 2015 00:03 - 20 minutes - 9.67 MBFr. Riccardo preached at all of the Masses this past weekend. In this homily from the Saturday Vigil Mass, Fr. John asks the congregation, "Where is our enthusiasm?" He questions why so many parishioners remain apathetic in light of all that God has done for us. Fr. John offers some suggestions to parishioners who desire an encounter with God. He also discusses what is necessary to become an adult disciple of Jesus.
December 16, 2015-Lectio Divina with Praise and Worship
December 17, 2015 19:21 - 13 minutes - 18 MB“Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” In his third Lectio Divina reflection during Advent, Fr. John Riccardo takes a closer look at John the Baptist and Jesus.
December 9, 2015-Lectio Divina with Praise and Worship
December 10, 2015 15:52 - 16 minutes - 9.58 MBIn his second Lectio Divina talk during Advent, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 7
December 10, 2015 13:55 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. Session 7 contains the presentation of Fr. John Riccardo-Abba, Fat...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 6
December 10, 2015 13:51 - 15 minutes - 7.38 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. Session 6 contains the testimony of Fr. Pierre Ingram-How God Set ...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 5
December 10, 2015 13:40 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. This is session 5-Don't Drink the Poison: Forgiveness, the Second ...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 4
December 10, 2015 13:31 - 1 hour - 28 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. This is session 4-In and Out: Renunciation and Authority, The Thir...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 3
December 10, 2015 13:26 - 43 minutes - 20.4 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. This is session 3-Sorry, Please, Thank You: Repentance & Faith, Th...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Mass Homily
December 10, 2015 13:24 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the Mass preceding the Saturday...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 2
December 10, 2015 13:16 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. This is session 2-Deliverance is a Good Word: What Deliverance Rea...
Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 1
December 10, 2015 13:13 - 49 minutes - 23 MBOn the weekend of November 6 & 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from Renewal Ministries. Audio from the conference will be posted in eight parts. This is session 1-Born into a Battle: The Reality of Spiritual War...
December 6, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
December 08, 2015 14:14 - 12 minutes - 5.94 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at all of the weekend Masses this past weekend and encouraged the congregants to stop to assess their current path in life and to choose the path that leads to Christ.
December 2, 2015-Lectio Divina with Praise and Worship
December 04, 2015 15:53 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBOn Wednesday evenings during Advent the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following the celebration of Mass (6:30 PM), and Fr. Riccardo will offer a reflection on the readings for the upcoming Sunday along with praise and worship. This podcast contains Fr. John's reflections from December 2nd.
November 14, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC
November 16, 2015 18:00 - 15 minutes - 7.27 MBWhile considering the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and reflecting on the scripture readings for this day (DN 12:1-3; HEB 10:11-14, 18; MK 13:24-32), Fr. Riccardo discusses the Book of Life and the Book of Our Lives-what we have done with our lives. Fr. John emphasizes the need to erase sin from our lives through the Sacrament of Confession, giving alms, and helping those less fortunate.
November 11, 2015-Jesus' Surprising Question to Peter and to Us
November 14, 2015 20:32 - 54 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this third of four scheduled Wednesday evening talks looking at some big questions that God has for each of us Fr. Riccardo addresses discusses Jesus' Surprising Question to Peter and to Us.
November 8, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
November 09, 2015 14:47 - 13 minutes - 6.13 MBDeacon Dave Carignan preached at the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Deacon Carignan reflects on the gospel account of St. Mark (MK 12:38-44) while reminding the congregants of the importance of looking at ourselves through the eyes of Jesus and of leading lives of humility.
Church Expansion Homily
November 01, 2015 15:36 - 11 minutes - 5.22 MBFr. Riccardo discusses the status of the church expansion project in this homily from the 4 PM Mass at OLGC. Fr. John spoke at all of the weekend Masses for the first weekend of November to let parishioners know when the construction project should start and to solicit parishioner feedback on possible options for the project. Fr. John requested that parishioners spend time in prayer while considering both options and then complete the survey card sent to all parishioners and also available o...
October 21, 2015-What Are You Looking For?
October 26, 2015 15:24 - 47 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this second of four scheduled Wednesday evening talks looking at some big questions that God has for each of us Fr. Riccardo addresses the question What are you Looking For?
October 18, 2015-8 AM Mass at OLGC
October 19, 2015 13:05 - 8 minutes - 3.87 MBFr. Riccardo looks at service to God and service to each other in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses how our disordered hearts can be a barrier to service and remarks that by following the example of Christ and growing in conformity to Him we can find happiness, fulfillment, and peace through service.
October 14, 2015-Where Are You?
October 16, 2015 20:39 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this first of four scheduled Wednesday evening talks looking at some big questions that God has for each of us Fr. Riccardo addresses the question Where are You?
October 10, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC
October 12, 2015 16:58 - 15 minutes - 7.18 MBWhile reflecting on the scripture readings of this day (WIS 7:7-11, HEB 4:12-13, MK 10:17-30), Fr. Riccardo looks at what God wants us to know and what God wants us to do. Fr. John tells us that things cannot bring true satisfaction, only God can satisfy our hearts.
Pilgrimage of Mercy: the Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti-Mass Homily
October 12, 2015 14:15 - 11 minutes - 5.24 MBOn the 8th of October, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted the Pilgrimage of Mercy: The Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Byrnes presided at a Solemn Mass celebrated in St. Maria's honor. This is Bishop Byrnes' homily from that Mass.
Pilgrimage of Mercy: the Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti-Fr. Carlos Martins Presentation
October 12, 2015 14:08 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBOn the 8th of October, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted the Pilgrimage of Mercy: The Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti. Father Carlos Martins, CC, a Custos Reliquiarum (ecclesiastically-appointed curate of relics) and director of Treasures of the Church, brought the sacred remains of St. Maria Goretti to OLGC as part of a national tour. An immensely popular saint, it is the first time her body traveled to the United States and only the second time she left Italy. This is ...
October 4, 2015-10 AM Mass at OLGC-Deacon Carignan
October 05, 2015 14:40 - 11 minutes - 5.16 MBDeacon Dave Carignan looks at some eternal truths about marriage in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Deacon Dave discusses how hardness of heart can prevent us from seeing Christ in others.