From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr. John's talk on January 26th. A handout for this presentation is available for download.  Additional materials mentioned by Fr. John may be found online at The Economist, Newsweek, and the Catholic Education Resource Center.  Bernini's sculpture The Ecstasy of St. Teresa may be viewed here.

Direct download: TOBSession012611.m4a
Category:Theology of the Body -- posted at: 9:20pm EDT

While addressing a congregation including Confirmandi and their sponsors, Fr. Riccardo asks, "What does it mean to live as a disciple of Jesus?"  On this anniversary of the U.S Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, Fr. John reminds the congregation of the dignity, value, and innate worth of every human life.

Direct download: Homily012211.m4a
Category:Homily -- posted at: 7:52pm EDT

From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr. John's talk on January 19th. A handout for this presentation is available for download.

Direct download: TOBSession011911.m4a
Category:Theology of the Body -- posted at: 9:44am EDT

From September 2010 through March 2011, Fr. Riccardo is presenting a series of talks on The Theology of the Body, a series of lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences between 1979 and 1984. This podcast is from Fr. John's talk on January 12th. A handout for this presentation is available for download.

Direct download: TOBSession011211.m4a
Category:Theology of the Body -- posted at: 11:24pm EDT

In this homily for The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Riccardo discusses the task and duty given to parents on the occasion of the baptism of their child. In particular, Fr. John emphasizes the obligation of parents to bring their children to Mass every week.

Direct download: Homily010911.m4a
Category:Homily -- posted at: 12:56pm EDT

In October of 2010, Fr. Riccardo led a pilgrimage to Poland. This video podcast was recorded on January 5th, as Fr. John and other pilgrims shared their reflections and photos from that trip. This podcast is 78 minutes in length, and the download size exceeds 500 MB.  Please be patient as the download completes. A broadband Internet connection is recommended. The podcast should play in Apple's iTunes application, or in other applications that support the Apple QuickTime video format.

Direct download: PolandPilgrimage.m4v
Category:iPod Video -- posted at: 11:18pm EDT

On December 1, 2010, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted An Evening of Reflection and Prayer on Grief and Hope.  Fr. Riccardo's talk, titled Staying in Touch with Our Beloved, aired on his radio program Christ is the Answer. This podcast also contains the presentation of Mr. Paddy Lynch, a licensed funeral director (Lynch & Sons) and Director of Youth Ministry at Holy Name Church in Birmingham, Michigan.

Direct download: Staying_in_Touch_with_Our_Beloved.m4a
Category:Radio Broadcasts -- posted at: 11:19am EDT

In this homily for the Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Riccardo compares the actions of the Magi with our own actions at Mass.  Fr. John asks, "When was the last time you and I worshipped God?"  Fr. John encourages the congregation to respond actively for all the God has done for us.

Direct download: Homily010211.m4a
Category:Homily -- posted at: 2:52pm EDT

Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to make a commitment to pray the rosary daily, and to ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Patroness, to intercede on our behalf for our families and for married couples.

Direct download: Homily010111.m4a
Category:Homily -- posted at: 11:18am EDT



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