Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to extend mercy to one another in this homily from the 8 AM mass.

On Saturday, March 28th, the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted Immaculée Ilibagiza as part of the Dignity of Life Speaker Series. Immaculée, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide of 1994, shared the story of her miraculous transition to forgiveness, her profound relationship with God, and her devotion to the Blessed Mother. For additional information about Immaculée, the Left to Tell Charitable Fund, and her devotion to Our Lady of Kibeho, please visit her website.

On Wednesday, March 25th, the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted Mr. Gerry Straub as part of the Dignity of Life Speaker Series. Mr. Straub is a documentary filmmaker and an award-winning author who abandoned the secular world and a distinguished career as a network television producer in New York and Hollywood to use his talents in service of the poor. As founder and president of The San Damiano Foundation, he explores how film transforms people's hearts and can be used to serve the poor. For additional information, please visit The San Damiano Foundation website.

While reflecting on John's Gospel account of Jesus's healing of the blind man, Fr. Riccardo offers suggestions on how our eyes may be opened up to see the extraordinary love of God.

The 2009 parish mission titled From Admirer to Follower: Discipleship and Conversion concludes with Fr. Vincent Fortunato's talk on Holiness: Discovered In Our Weakness. This audio presentation also includes Fr. Fortunato's homily from the closing mass.

The 2009 parish mission titled From Admirer to Follower: Discipleship and Conversion continues with Fr. Vincent Fortunato's talk on Prayer: A Delicate Balance.

The 2009 parish mission titled From Admirer to Follower: Discipleship and Conversion continues with Fr. Vincent Fortunato's talk on Conversion: A New Direction.

On Sunday, March 15th, Fr. Vincent Fortunato, OFM, opened the 2009 parish mission titled From Admirer to Follower: Discipleship and Conversion with a talk on Discipleship: What is the Cost?.

Fr. Vincent Fortunato, OFM, addressed the congregation at the weekend masses as a prelude to the parish mission to begin on Sunday evening. Fr. Vincent spoke about losing and finding God in this homily from the noon mass.

While considering the readings of the day, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation to remain hopeful during times of discouragement. Fr. John reminds the audience that God will not abandon them during the difficult times they face.

Fr. Riccardo discusses Confirmation in this fifth session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series. The outline referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.

Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to place their trust in God while reflecting on today's Gospel reading from St. Mark.