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Executive Director of ACTS XXIX login Link2 -- Link2 -- Link3 -- Link4 -- Link5 -- Wed, 18 December 2019 Promo: You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo Fr. John Riccardo introduces the new ACTS XXIX podcast, "You Were Born for This with Father John Riccardo." Direct download: Podcast_Promo_Final.mp3 Category: general -- posted at: 12:02pm EST Sat, 6 July 2019 June 30, 20190-5 PM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo shares his final words for the parish in this final homily as the pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. As he transitions to his new role as Executive Director of Acts XXIX , Fr. John offers words of praise, words of apology, words of thanks, and concludes with a final appeal to the parishioners of OLGC. Direct download: Homily063019_5.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 6:32pm EST Thu, 30 May 2019 May 30, 2019-Graduation Mass Homily Fr. Riccardo addresses the eighth grade graduating class of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School in this homily from the 2019 Graduation Mass telling the students that greatness in within the reach of each of them. Direct download: Graduation_Mass_Homily_2019.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 10:04pm EST Mon, 20 May 2019 May 19, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. Riccardo reflects on the travels of St. Paul as described in the first reading for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (ACTS 14:21-27). Fr. John concludes by encouraging the young married couples and young families of the parish to take up the baton of leadership in the church and in this parish. Fr. John points out, "God is calling you to step up and to step forward and to use all the gifts that He has so generously entrusted to you for one purpose – so God can get his world back." Direct download: Homily051919_12.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 9:45am EST Mon, 6 May 2019 May 5, 2019-5 PM Mass at OLGC Fr. Prentice Tipton preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. Prentice looks at the conversation between Jesus and Peter by the charcoal fire in today's gospel (JN 21:1-19). Fr. Prentice asks the congregants whether we have given up on God's vision for our lives and settled for simply being Simon. Have we given up on being Peter? Direct download: FPTHomily050519_5.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 10:59am EST Tue, 30 April 2019 Divine Mercy Sunday-3 PM Mass at OLGC Deacon Steve Mitchell preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for Feast of Divine Mercy. In this Divine Mercy Mass from Sunday at 3 PM, Deacon Steve tells the congregants that a life marked by the empty tomb is one spent looking up at the cross and not back at our past. Focusing on the right image, listening to the right words - the ones Jesus speaks over us versus what the devil says about us - shapes our lives. Direct download: Homily042819_3-DeaconMitchell.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 1:48pm EST Sun, 21 April 2019 Easter Vigil Mass Homily The deceiver is deceived, his dominion is destroyed, and you and I have been sent out as witnesses. Fr. Riccardo discusses the sheer power of God while referencing a second century homily from Bishop Melito of Turkey and addressing the congregation that included some 34 people about to receive the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation. Fr. John discusses the freedom given to the baptized as their sins are washed away and they are given new power with authority over their lives. He also discusses what it means to be sent out. When we have been rescued by Jesus we are sent to rescue others by telling them about Him. Our joy should be uncontainable, and our response should be to worship God for what He has done for us. Direct download: Easter2019-VigilMass.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 5:00am EST Fri, 19 April 2019 April 19, 2019-Good Friday Homily Fr. Riccardo describes three messages God gives to us as we contemplate the crucifixion of Jesus today. For those who suffer, Jesus proves his love for us in choosing to die for our salvation. For those who feel unworthy, Jesus chose to die for all. His mercy is for every person. For those who see the crucifixion as a symbol of weakness or defeat, Jesus chose this way to defeat Satan and to conquer death. Direct download: GoodFriday2019.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 9:00pm EST Fri, 19 April 2019 April 18, 2019-Holy Thursday Mass In this homily from the Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper Fr. Riccardo discusses two recent articles published by Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom. Fr. John points out that America and the world have no hope without God and his saving power and love. He concludes by telling the congregants that the eclipse of God is over. In the midst of our despair, God promises to be our hope and to wipe away all of our tears. Direct download: HolyThursday2019.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 12:00pm EST Mon, 11 March 2019 March 10, 2019-Noon Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the noon Mass, Fr. John poses three questions to the congregants and then discusses preaching on the kerygma. He breaks apart the basic teaching of the gospel into four parts: created, captured, rescued, and response. During Lent, Fr. John asks the congregation to focus on the word captured as described in the first reading for this day (DT 26:4-10). Only by recognizing how God has rescued us from captivity through His Son, Jesus, will we know how we are to respond to the Good News. Direct download: Homily031019_12.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 10:27am EST Thu, 7 March 2019 March 6, 2019-Ash Wednesday Fr. Riccardo offers some spiritual suggestions for Lent in this Ash Wednesday homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John encourages the congregants to read the gospel accounts of the Passion narratives and the first 14 chapters of the book of Exodus while focusing on what Jesus has done for us. Direct download: AshWednesday2019.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 8:19pm EST Mon, 28 January 2019 January 27, 2019-10 AM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church this past weekend. In this homily from the 10 AM Mass, Fr. John discusses the ongoing sanctuary renovations in the church. Fr. John tells the congregants that the color of the wall behind the crucifix was matched to the color of the mantle that Mary is wearing in the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that was left imprinted on the coat of Juan Diego in December of 1531. The wall will serve as a reminder that Mary is presenting her Son to us at every Mass. Fr. John remarks that the entire Christian life is a response to what God has already done for us, and asks how we will respond. Direct download: Homily012719.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 11:02am EST Wed, 2 January 2019 December 31, 2018-Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God In this homily from the 7 PM Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of an evening examination of conscience as a best practice for a spiritual life and leads the congregants in this practice. Direct download: Homily123118_7.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 4:24pm EST Wed, 2 January 2019 December 30, 2018-5 PM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo preached at all of the weekend masses at Our Lady of Good Counsel this past weekend. In this homily from the 5 PM Mass, Fr. John honors his parents, John and Thelma Riccardo, for their commitment to their faith and marriage and shares their sevens keys to having a thriving marriage and family life. Direct download: Homily123018_5.m4a Category: Homily -- posted at: 4:04pm EST Wed, 26 December 2018 Christmas 2018-Midnight Mass Homily Fr. Riccardo considers four question...