ACTS XXIX

You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

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Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle as we talk about anything and everything that has to do with reacquiring a Biblical Worldview. This podcast seeks to encourage and inspire our listeners with hope firmly founded in the Lordship of Jesus. If you are blessed by our podcast, and wish to support us, please click https://www.actsxxix.org/give

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Episode 238: God Is Not Like That 17.07.2023 29:50

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary tee up a new approach to the podcast and dive into the First Reading for this coming Sunday's Mass. ====== 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!

Episode 237: The Zaccheus Principle 10.07.2023 20:51

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share a recent encounter and offer a practical application for this season of Lent and beyond. (Original Air Date: March 7, 2022) ====== 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!

Episode 236: Bringing Transformation to Catholic Education 03.07.2023 31:05

In 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...

Episode 235: Recovery 26.06.2023 35:57

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how Jesus not only reveals God to us, but reveals how to be truly human. ====== 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!

Episode 234: Never More United Than At Mass 19.06.2023 28:41

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite Deacon Mark Moriarity to the conversation and talk about the beauty of friendship and the reality of unity made possible through the Eucharist. ====== 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!

Episode 233: “Who Must Do What?" 12.06.2023 28:06

In this episode, ACTS XXIX shares a homily delivered by Fr. John at the first Mass of newly ordained Fr. Christopher Epplett for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. ====== 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!

Episode 232: Managing Transitions 05.06.2023 20:29

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on this season of transitions, most especially from the perspective of parishes and priests preparing to say goodbye and hello to one another. ====== 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!

Episode 231: Father of the Poor 29.05.2023 30:50

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary linger over one line from the Pentecost Sequence and encourage us all to call for a daily outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives. ====== 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!

Episode 230: Light a Match 22.05.2023 26:47

In this episode, Father John and Mary discuss what the Holy Spirit sends us out into the world to do. ====== 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!

Episode 229: Permission to be Real 15.05.2023 26:00

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a candid conversation about grief, and the importance of giving one another permission to be real. ====== 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!

Episode 228: The Wrecking Ball 08.05.2023 22:01

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a conversation with ACTS XXIX intern, Dcn. Mark Moriarty from Ireland, about the power of Eucharistic Adoration. Check out the photo ====== 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!

Episode 227: A Question, A Word and a Prayer 01.05.2023 28:24

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open one simple excerpt from John 6 that should overwhelm us and fill us with gratitude. ====== 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!

Episode 226: A Call to Arms 24.04.2023 29:49

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite all of you to come alongside us in fervent prayer so that God can get His world back. ====== 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!

Episode 225: Why Worship 17.04.2023 54:02

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk with Aaron Richards and Joseph Schlueter with Damascus Worship about why worship is an essential dimension in the life of a disciple of Jesus. ====== 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!

Episode 224: It’s Okay to Stare! 10.04.2023 25:37

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the Resurrection of Jesus and offer some very practical advice. ====== 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!

Episode 223: The Ultimate Superfood! 03.04.2023 28:26

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the great gift of the Eucharist and invite us to enter into Holy Week asking to know every more deeply who Jesus is and what He has given to us in this super essential food. ====== 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 ab...

Episode 222: Get In The Scene! 27.03.2023 40:34

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary dive into the unthinkable story of Jesus bringing back a man from the dead, and how we can learn from this Gospel account to pray more deeply with the Scriptures for Holy Week. ====== 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...

Episode 221: Here I am, Lord, I Come to Do Your Will 20.03.2023 25:18

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary tackle the related subjects of prayer, surrender, and trust as we prepare for Holy Week. ====== 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!

Episode 220: Jerusalem In Our Rearview Mirror 13.03.2023 27:53

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share some additional insights from their pilgrimage to the Holy Land and offer a challenge as we get closer to Holy Week. ====== 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!

Episode 219: It Happened Here! 06.03.2023 16:52

In this episode, Fr. John, Mary, and Albert share some of the many graces so far experienced on a pilgrimage to Israel. Check out the video series at https://watch.actsxxix.org/journey-through-the-holy-land ====== 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 podc...

Episode 218: What's The Target? 27.02.2023 25:40

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary encourage us to have a clear aim for the season of Lent, something by which we will know whether or not it was a fruitful season. ====== 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!

Episode 217: Time to Re-Enlist 20.02.2023 27:25

In this episode, Father John and Mary discuss the ultimate call of Lent. ====== 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!

Episode 216: No Need to Hide 13.02.2023 28:27

In this episode, Father John and Mary build on a conversation that began last week and share with us practical ways to get vulnerable with God in prayer. ====== 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!

Episode 215: God’s Agenda for Lent 06.02.2023 27:47

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about their recent retreat and propose a way to think about Lent. ====== 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!

Episode 214: Time to Detox 30.01.2023 26:30

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the absolute importance of wasting time with God. ====== 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!