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You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 360: The Plan Is the Plan Until…On this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Fr. John and Mary hold up our Lady as the model for radical trust and surrender to God, and discuss how oftentimes our good and holy plans might need to be discarded if God has another and better plan. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission
2025-12-0832 minThoughts from the Trailer with Fr. John Riccardo
Thoughts from the Trailer with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 105: Playing Catch UpPaul is for me the best example of a man whose psychology caught up with his ontology when he wrote, “For me, life is Christ and death is gain” (Phil 1:21). Gain! In other words, so long as we live, we will do so for the glory of God and the good of our neighbor. But death need not frighten us. It has no power over us. What’s up head is infinitely greater than all that is behind. Hebrews 2:14-18 actsxxix.org/trailer/105 ======= Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Click...
2025-01-2904 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 312: I Can Only ImagineIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the extraordinary ways Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus, and how some prophecies we’re still waiting to see fulfilled are not only right around the corner but will be beyond anything we can imagine. Micah 5:1-4a Book referenced, “Come Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting” by Mother Mary Francis Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX...
2024-12-1623 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast
The Follow to Lead Podcast#84: “The Rescue Project: Being Formed by the Gospel” with Fr. John Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle of ACTS XXIXOn this episode of Follow to Lead we’ll be talking with Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle of ACTS XXIX about their video series “The Rescue Project.” The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel clearly in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. This experience is imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment. We will also explore ways in which this series might be used in Catholic Schools.
2024-07-0654 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 236: Bringing Transformation to Catholic EducationIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary and discuss the true purpose of Catholic education. (This episode originally aired on July 26, 2021) ====== Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel. Visit us at our online site. Subscribe to our weekly communications Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!Special Guest: Msgr. James Shea.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2023-07-0331 minThoughts from the Trailer with Fr. John Riccardo
Thoughts from the Trailer with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 20: Names Matter with special guest: Mary GuilfoyleIn the story of the Good Shepherd in John’s gospel we read that, “The sheep hear His voice, and He calls his own sheep by name” (Jn. 10:3). Do you know that? Do you believe that? The Good Shepherd calls you by name. The One who named every star He breathed has a name for you too. ======= Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel. Visit us at our online site. Subscribe to our weekly communications Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!S...
2023-06-0706 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 209: Walking With Mary in Times of UncertaintyIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on what it is Our Lady can teach us when life is unclear. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-12-1919 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 168: The Zaccheus PrincipleIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary share a recent encounter and offer a practical application for this season of Lent and beyond. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-03-0720 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 167: Mobilizing for Mission for the People of Ukraine and Russia for LentIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite us to enter into Lent on behalf of the people of Ukraine and Russia. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-02-2819 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 166: The Rescue Project is Coming to Columbus!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share the exciting news that The Rescue Project LIVE is coming to Columbus, Ohio in June and invite everyone to come. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-02-2113 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 165: Creating a Culture of PrayerIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the importance of and give examples of creating a culture of prayer. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-02-1421 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 164: Save the Date for Running RescueIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary announce "Running Rescue: A Day of Equipping with ACTS XXIX" and invite people to save the date and consider joining them as they equip leaders to run The Rescue Project in such a way as to bring transformation. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-02-0718 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 163: Tell Them To Do What She DidIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary celebrate the remarkable life of Mary DelPup and hold her up as a model for leaders in the Church to imitate. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-01-3121 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 162: The Power of the Gospel in Denver and BeyondIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk with Tim Glemkowski of the Archdiocese of Denver and continue the conversation they had with him in November about their ongoing work on the Synod on Synodality and the fruit of the archdiocesan wide Advent preaching series on the gospel. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Tim Glemkowski.Support...
2022-01-2420 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 161: Jesus' Ordinary Way of Healing Can Be OursIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a look at Mark 1:17 and see in it a remarkably simple yet powerful way we can bring Jesus' healing into the lives of those around us. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-01-1727 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 160: Boot Camp With ACTS XXIXIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite men and women to prayerfully discern whether the Lord is inviting them to join us in getting in shape spiritually and physically for the purpose of mission. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-01-1020 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 159: Why Holiness is the Foundation for MissionIn this episode Fr. John and Mary talk about what holiness is through the lens of Our Lady's fiat. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2022-01-0315 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 158: You Can't Have Him!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open one of the most amazing stories they've ever heard about the power of God's Divine Mercy and why we should never lose hope. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-12-2719 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 157: Invasion On! God Lands Behind Enemy Lines to Rescue His People!In lieu of a conversation with Fr. John, Mary invites us all to listen to a Christmas homily from Father John that has touched many deeply and changed the way we think about the Incarnation. https://stanastasia.libsyn.com/christmas-2018-midnight-mass-homily Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-12-2522 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 156: Something Momentous This Way Comes!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the genealogy of Jesus that we'll hear on Christmas Eve and talk about why it is a source of such great hope for us right now. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-12-2021 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 155: Learning to Trust From MaryIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about Father's new book, "Learning to Trust From Mary: Meditations on the Rosary" and in a particular way invite us to deepen our trust in Jesus through Mary's companionship. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-12-1325 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 154: They Are Not the EnemyIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary apply the biblical truth that "the enemy is the enemy" to what's happening in our country right now around the abortion issue. Resources The Dignity of the Human Person Abortion Why Is This So Hard to Understand? Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were...
2021-12-0625 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 153: I Had the Second Coming of Jesus Wrong For Most of My Life!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a candid conversation about how they think they had the Second Coming of Jesus wrong for most of their lives and why getting clear on it can help us understand our mission as disciples now. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-11-2924 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 152: Is Jesus the King of Our Speech?In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect on the Kingship of Jesus and the ramifications of that for how we speak about people and situations. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-11-2224 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 151: I Didn't Know I Could Do That?In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the amazing power of God in us that most of us fail to tap into. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-11-1519 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 150: A Conversation with Tim GlemkowskiIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Tim Glemkowski from the Archdiocese of Denver to talk about their planning efforts and strategy around the Synod on Synodality and the impact they hope it will have on the people of God in Denver. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Tim Glemkowski.Support You Were Born for This...
2021-11-0833 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 149: The Rescue Project ReportIn this episode, Father John and Mary share the graces from the Rescue Project retreat and let people know how they can receive updates on the project. To receive updates about The Rescue Project, visit [here](www.rescueproject.info). Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-11-0112 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 148: It's Go Week!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share their excitement and their plans about The Rescue Project and offer something practical to do in this World Mission Week. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-10-2520 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 147: I Can’t! You Can! Please Do!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the common experience of many Christians trying to fix themselves rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to do it. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-10-1819 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 146: Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Against!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the encouraging reality that is the communion of saints and that they’re not simply watching us from afar, but rather praying for us and cheering us on. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-10-1120 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 145: Radio Free WorldIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary liken God's Word in its capacity to give hope and encouragement to how Radio Free Europe did the same for those living behind the Iron Curtain. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-10-0426 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 144: A Call for Artillery CoverIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the Rescue Project and invite everyone to pray and fast for this new ACTS XXIX initiative. Rescue Project Prayer Good and gracious Father, we come before Your throne of grace seeking both Your blessing and protection upon the Rescue Project. We ask in a most particular way for Your anointing upon Fr. John Riccardo as he preaches the gospel and that You would stir the Holy Spirit within him so that the hearts of those who hear the proclamation of the gospel would be overwhelmed, make...
2021-09-2721 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 143: Make Time For Beauty This WeekIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the transformational power of beauty. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-09-2021 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 142: Weep With Those Who WeepIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary let the Word of God shape how they respond to the tragic events in Afghanistan this past week. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-08-3021 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 141: History Isn't A Series of Random Events No Matter How It SeemsIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how even the most seemingly ordinary events can have a momentous impact on another's life and even world history. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-08-2319 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 140: Do You Want To Be Healed?In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how God both wants to heal us now and send us to be agents of healing to those around us. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-08-1621 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 139: Got Anxiety? Try This!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite listeners to join them in a simple proposal so as to allow the Lord to protect our minds and hearts from anxiety. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-08-0920 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 138: The Rescued ProjectIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss an exciting new project ACTS XXIX is creating to help as many people as possible be overwhelmed by the gospel. To receive the registration link for the ACTS XXIX retreat day, please email guilfoylem@actsxxix.org. If you'd like to donate to help fund The Rescued Project, please visit https://www.actsxxix.org/give. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first...
2021-08-0215 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 137: Bringing Transformation to Catholic EducationIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary and discuss the true purpose of Catholic education. Msgr. Shea reference's Graham Greene's short story "The Hint of an Explanation" which can be found here. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Msgr. James Shea.Support You Were Born for...
2021-07-2630 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 136: Gearing Up Mentally, Spiritually, and Physically for BattleIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve and USMC Major Sharon Sisbarro and have a conversation about how we can draw on some wise principles from the Marine Corp that easily apply to the Christian life. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guests: Dcn. Steve Mitchell and USMC Major Sharon Sisbarro.Support You Were Born...
2021-07-1933 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 135: Practical Support For Those On the Front LineIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about two grace-filled apostolates that offer practical prayerful support for our priestly brothers. To listen to the episodes with Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann, listen here and here. To learn more about Seven Sisters Apostolate, visit here. [Email Jannette Howe](sevensistersapostolate@gmail.com). To learn more about the Foundation of Prayer for Priests, visit here. To order Katherine Beckman's book, Praying for Priests, visit here. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about...
2021-07-1223 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 134: Bigger Than You ThinkIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary exhort us to understand that the same God who set apart Paul and Barnabas for ministry wants to do great things in and through us. To listen to the episode mentioned in this podcast, visit here. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-07-0516 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 131: The Distinction Between My Story and The StoryIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss a crucial distinction between our personal story and the story, the importance of stories in general, and some practical things we can do this summer to know the story more deeply. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-06-1419 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 130: Don’t Shadow Box!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue to discuss the transformation God wants to bring to our hearts so that we might be more conformed to Jesus and more credible witnesses in the world. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-06-0723 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 129: An Examination of Conscience Around 1 Corinthians 11In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the upcoming Feast of Corpus Christi and how this is a great week to do some self-reflection on our own lives as regards the Eucharist. Books and articles mentioned in today's podcast: In Sinu Jesu: When Heart Speaks to Heart, The Journal of a Priest at Prayer, A Benedictine Monk Veneremur Cernui – Down in Adoration Falling, The Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix Dies Domini, The Holy Father John Paul II to the Bishops, Clergy and Faithfule of the Catholic Church on Keeping th...
2021-05-3130 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 128: How Do We Know it’s the Holy Spirit Guiding Us?In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a follow up conversation to last week’s episode and offer some practical wisdom on how to discern the voice of the Holy Spirit. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-05-2423 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 127: How Comfortable Would We Be in the First Century Church?In this episode Fr. John and Mary talk about the normative experience of the early Church found in the Acts of the Apostles and pose a provocative question for all of us as we approach the Solemnity of Pentecost. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-05-1723 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 126: A Prayer for Repentance, Reconciliation, and Unity in the Church, Especially the PriesthoodIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about what the Spirit has been doing among the priests they've been ministering to and issue a call for prayer as we get closer to Pentecost. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-05-1020 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 124: A Conversation with Archbishop Samuel AquilaIn this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver to the mic and have a conversation about how the gospel has impacted him personally, the priests of the Archdiocese of Denver, and his hopes for the Church in the U.S. Visit https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/04/14/aquila-denver-eucharist-politicians-teaching-240396 to read more. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John...
2021-04-2641 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 123: Christ Is Risen: So What? Now What?In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect upon eight of the practical differences the Resurrection of Jesus makes. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-04-1918 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 122: Impossible to Describe!In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about Mary Magdalene’s indescribable response to encountering Jesus and what our response should look like. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-04-1220 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 121: Death Has Been Destroyed!In this episode Father John, Nick, Mary and Dcn. Steve wish the listeners a blessed Easter and Fr. John shares a word of hope. To watch this episode, please visit our YouTube page. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-04-0515 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 120: What Was Jesus Doing on the Cross? Yes, Doing!In this episode, Fr. John, Dcn. Steve, and Mary have a conversation about how we can enter into Holy Week with a new understanding of what Jesus was doing on the cross. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-03-2924 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 119: Is God Giving You Permission to Slow Down and Do Less?In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the impact of a book they’re reading entitled, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and the desire God has for all of us to live more authentically human lives. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-03-2224 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 118: How Does One Appropriately Celebrate the Feast of Our Salvation?In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on how we should appropriately celebrate the defeat of Death, especially at a time when so many are petrified of dying! Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-03-1520 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 117: A Look at the Heart and the Mind of a SeminarianIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about their recent visit to a seminary and offer both a glimpse of what’s going on in the hearts and minds of seminarians and some practical things we can all do to help them prepare for the priesthood. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. Jo...
2021-03-0825 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 116: Story TimeIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the launch of the ACTS XXIX Press and the publication of their first book by the same author of "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age". Now available! To order this new book, visit https://www.actsxxix.org/store Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-03-0127 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 115: A New Way to Think About the ParishIn this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and discuss an insight and image Fr. John had in prayer and its application to how we think about why the parish exists. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-02-2223 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 114: Recovering What it Means to be HumanIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the need to let Jesus teach us how to be human and a practical way to do that. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-02-1540 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 113: The Absolute Key to the Transformation of the ChurchIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how to approach Lent this year keeping in mind that the goal is nothing less than a transformed life. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-02-0826 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 112: Method of the MasterIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about a recent insight the team had and some practical applications that can bring transformation to the Church and beyond. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-02-0131 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 111: Unity and the Increasingly Urgent Mission of the ChurchIn this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the urgency of the mission of the Church in the light of the nation’s conversation right now around the call for unity. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-01-2534 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 110: Heralds of Hope in an Age of DespairGot Hope? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about their sense of what’s happening culturally, politically, and ecclesially and the urgency to understand what real hope is. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-01-1831 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 109: Do we really believe God speaks?Subordinate everything to prayer! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about how prayer and work are not to be juxtaposed but rather subordinated to each other. Also, our new "Thoughts from the Trailer" weekly article is introduced! Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-01-1125 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 108: The Christian Cancel Culture!Jesus Can Handle Your Past! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary remind us that the message of the gospel is that Jesus doesn’t cancel us—He cancels our sin! Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2021-01-0435 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 107: Turning the Page of 2020What’s Your Magnificat? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and talk about the year we’re leaving behind and encourages us to press into gratitude, no matter what. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Ricc...
2020-12-2819 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 105: The Mission, the Mission, the Mission!Let’s move the arrows! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the imminent unveiling of the mission of God in the Christmas season and the importance of getting clarity on the mission of Jesus and ours. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-12-1439 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 104: No love, no Eucharist!No love, no Eucharist! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about a story that occurred in 390 when a Roman emperor who had been refused communion by his bishop publicly repented and returned to the Church. Do we believe that things like this can happen today? Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for...
2020-12-0737 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 103: Watch!Get ready, watch, prepare, the King is coming back! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the season of Advent, encouraging us to be hopeful and yet sobered. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-12-0132 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 102: In Everything Give Thanks!Gratitude is not dependent upon circumstances! In this episode, using St. Paul as a model, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the importance of gratitude, not only this week of Thanksgiving, but every day of our lives. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-11-2332 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 100: Are We Perishing?Is Jesus in the Boat or Not? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk about the storms of life and unpack what the Word of God has to say about what the disciple can expect in this life. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-11-0929 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 99: No Matter What Happens, Stay Sane!An Antidote for the Insanity! In this episode, Fr. John and Mary unpack the wisdom of Scripture and talk about how we can maintain sanity in these days, reminding us that the mission of the disciple is unchanging. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-11-0221 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 98: What Would John Paul II say?In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ongoing unrest and uncertainty and encourage calm and trust in the Lord Jesus. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-10-2632 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 95: What Can One Woman or One Man Do?Jump into the slingshot and let God mobilize you for mission! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, Mary talk about the impact one person can have if they're attentive to the Holy Spirit’s inspiration. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-09-2823 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 94: Preach It!In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and have a conversation about preaching and offer some helpful thoughts when preaching on difficult topics. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were...
2020-09-2138 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 93: How to Think, Speak, Act, and Pray When People Hate UsNever forget the dignity of the one who may be your enemy! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the current cultural climate of contempt and a way forward to navigate difficult conversations with love. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-09-1435 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 92: A Real Conversation About Where We are in the ChurchA Real Conversation About Where We are in the Church In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary have an honest conversation about where we are in the Church and the role each of us can play to bring about transformation. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-09-0731 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 91: We Need a Win!There’s a lot of newsreel out there. Make sure you’re watching the right reel! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the fact that there’s a lot of newsreel out there but the only reel worth watching is the gospel. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. Jo...
2020-08-3130 minMan Up!
Man Up!A Day of Prayer and Fasting for our Country - Fr. John Riccardo and Mary GuilfoyleAmidst the turmoil and divisiveness of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, at the urging of both chambers of Congress, declared the last Thursday in September to be a day of fasting and atonement for the country. Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle of Acts XXIX are starting a movement to renew the call of the country to unite in a day of prayer and fasting this year on September 24th, 2020. Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: - Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus - Be Not Afraid in Spanish with Fr. Fabian Moncada - Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder...
2020-08-1726 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 90: Friends are useless!In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ever-increasing importance of friendship in our uncertain times. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-08-1725 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 89: An Interview with Fr. John About His New BookFr. John has a new book coming out! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about Fr. John’s new book, Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel. To order the book, visit Amazon. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-08-1025 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 88: Being Priests for Our CountryBeing priests for our country, and oh, by the way, that means all of us! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk more about the National Day of Prayer and Fasting asking for God’s mercy and the healing of our hearts and offer some practical ideas on what to do this day. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!...
2020-08-0430 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 87: Pray and Fast for Our Nation on September 24, 2020The only remedy for our nation’s wounds! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary invite the nation to pray and fast for our nation on September 24, 2020. To read President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation, visit https://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/proc-3.htm Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John...
2020-07-2918 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 86: Be a Caleb!Feel like the odds are against you? Be a Caleb! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary break open the book of Numbers 13 and 14 and encourage their listeners to pray for the grace courage. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-07-2032 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 85: Why We Need to Reimagine Our Parishes Now, Part IIIWhat can and should we do to reach the fallen-away and the nones? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue to talk about the white paper and speak specifically about how to reach the fallen-away and the nones. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!
2020-07-1331 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 84: An Examination of Conscience for MissionIn this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue to break open the white paper and begin to tackle the topic of reimagining our parishes to reach the nones and fallen-away. Please visit https://actsxxix.org/media/podcasts/ to access the pdf mentioned in the podcast. Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit our site. Subscribe to our weekly article. We've published our first book with a foreword by Fr. John Riccardo!Support You Were Born for This with...
2020-07-0617 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 83: Why We Need to Reimagine Our Parishes Now, Part IIYour parish is probably broken and you might not know it, round 2! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue their discussion around why parishes need to be reimagined now. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-06-2923 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 82: We Need to Reimagine Parishes NowYour parish is probably broken and you might not know it! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue with their series on their white paper and talk about why re-imagining parishes is so critical right now. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-06-2227 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 81: Dare to Dream With Us About What Parishes Can BeThis parish would be your dream come true! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve to the podcast to talk more about their white paper and to imagine with them what parishes can be. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-06-1545 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 79: Imagine ThisAs much as we want answers to “why,” the real question is “what do we do now?” In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about where we are in the country and the Church as a result of COVID-19 and introduce the first in a series of episodes on their white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century."Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-06-0128 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 66: Stay in (or get in!) Your LaneAre you in the right lane? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary have a conversation about how COVID-19 is providing us an opportunity to be reminded of our unique roles in the Church.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-05-1830 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 60: Who Are You Looking For?Is there a Saul in your life? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary use the story of Barnabas looking for Saul as a real-time example of how God might be inspiring you right now as we enter into this new normal.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-05-1137 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 53: Praying with the Mindset of a PhysicianHave you asked the Divine Physician what He most wants to heal in your parish in the midst of this pandemic? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary take a deeper dive with their third principle, God is the Architect, and teaches pastors and leaders how to pray with the mindset of a physician.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-05-0423 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 47: Planning for Your New Parish NormalWhat to Do When Nothing’s Normal? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak primarily to pastors about prayerfully discerning creative ways they can pastor their spiritual children as we enter into a new normal for parish life.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-04-2737 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 41: Unprecedented Times, Unprecedented PrayerWhat do we mean by the term “culture of prayer?” There’s never been a more opportune time to learn. In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary discuss what it means to create a culture of prayer and offers bishops, priests, and lay leaders practical ideas about how to begin to pray as a team to discern God’s plan for their diocese or parish in these days. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-04-2033 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 35: Easter: Jesus is Risen, There Is Work to Do!What is the message of Easter and what can we do to make it believable in our days as it was in the early Church? The world needs your witness! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve Mitchell to the mic as they have a conversation about the life-changing news that is the Resurrection and how we can begin the work of building for the Kingdom of God.Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-04-1342 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 29: A Holy Week Unlike Any OtherLooking for some ways to celebrate Holy Week at home? There’s a lot you can do to make the most of these great days. In this episode, Father John, Nick, and Mary share resources and ways we can celebrate Holy Week in our homes and enter more deeply into the mysteries we’re about to celebrate. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-04-0645 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 23: Make Time For Real ConversationsHow are you doing in this crisis? There’s never been a more important time to be honest and vulnerable with each other. In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak honestly about how they’re doing in this pandemic and try to model some conversations we can have in our own lives. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-03-3040 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 17: Response: What Should You Give to Someone Who Rescues You From Death?In today’s podcast, Father John, Nick and Mary discuss what is the appropriate response to all that Jesus has done for us. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2020-03-2333 minYou Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John RiccardoEpisode 2: BONUS: The Gospel is PowerIn this podcast, Fr. John Riccardo, Nick Jorgensen, and Mary Guilfoyle talk about the importance of understanding that the gospel is power, most especially as we prepare to preach the gospel this Christmas. Disclaimer: this episode is a bit longer than our typical episode given the topic and the nearness of Christmas. https://www.ncregister.com/blog/why-are-catholic-homilies-so-short-and-light-on-scripture https://www.ncregister.com/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-a-catholic-homilySupport You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
2019-12-2244 min