Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

This year the Church celebrates the Year of Faith, giving us the opportunity to answer the question Jesus asks each of us, “Who do you say that I am?” Bill and Carol Brewis continue a four-part series on Faith & Forgiveness with this third talk on Moments of Mercy in the Mass. This podcast begins with Fr. Riccardo's homily from the 7 PM Mass which preceded the presentation.

This year the Church celebrates the Year of Faith, giving us the opportunity to answer the question Jesus asks each of us, “Who do you say that I am?” Bill and Carol Brewis continue with the second of a four-part series on Faith & Forgiveness with this talk on The Image of Divine Mercy.

While addressing a congregation that included the RCIA candidates, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregants, "Are we truly disciples, or are we just going through the motions?" Fr. John discusses on the sacrament of Baptism while reflecting on gospel account of St. John (Jn 9:1-41).

On March 9th, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a men's event for the Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. Following the opening Mass celebrated by Archbishop Vigneron, Fr. Riccardo delivered the opening talk titled Tirelessly Running the Race.

This year the Church celebrates the Year of Faith, giving us the opportunity to answer the question Jesus asks each of us, “Who do you say that I am?” Bill and Carol Brewis begin a four-part series on Faith & Forgiveness with this talk on The Feast of Mercy. This podcast begins with Fr. Riccardo's homily from the 7 PM Mass which preceded the presentation.

Fr. Riccardo reflects on the events that happened in the parish during the past week, and in a particular way on events that occurred during the Life Teen retreat that ended earlier in the day.  This podcast contains Fr. John's Mass homily, and concludes with the personal testimony of a teen-aged member of the parish Life Teen group.

The annual parish mission is being held from February 24th to February 27th.  Fr. Riccardo is leading this year's mission titled Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief (Mk 9:24).  This podcast is from the Wednesday evening closing Mass.  The podcast contains the opening testimony of Fr. Mateja, Fr. Riccardo's homily, and his closing remarks.

The annual parish mission is being held from February 24th to February 27th.  Fr. Riccardo is leading this year's mission titled Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief (Mk 9:24).  This podcast is from the Tuesday night session.

The annual parish mission is being held from February 24th to February 27th.  Fr. Riccardo is leading this year's mission titled Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief (Mk 9:24).  This podcast is from the Monday night session.

The annual parish mission is being held from February 24th to February 27th.  Fr. Riccardo is leading this year's mission titled Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief (Mk 9:24).  This podcast is from the opening Sunday night session.

Fr. Riccardo prays the Glorious Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo shares his reflections on the Glorious Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo prays the Sorrowful Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo shares his reflections on the Sorrowful Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo prays the Luminous Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo shares his reflections on the Luminous Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo prays the Joyful Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo shares his reflections on the Joyful Mysteries.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo shares his reflections on The Holy Rosary in this apologetic.  In 2012, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church prepared an audio CD of meditations and recordings by Fr. John on The Holy Rosary.  In thanksgiving for Our Lady's 90+ years of patronage and protection in helping to form us as disciples of her Son, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and Fr. Riccardo will share these meditations in a series of podcasts.

While reflecting on the readings of this day (Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; 1Cor 15:1-11; and Lk 5:1-11), Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation whether Jesus is real or an abstract concept for them. Fr. John encourages them to approach the season of Lent with a sense of purpose and suggests that they spend time each week in prayer, scripture reading, spiritual reading, giving alms, and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliatilon