Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

In his homily for Christmas, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to use the evidence of history to study the person of Jesus (His life, His death, and His resurrection) in order to learn the good news of His story.

In this homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to resolve to pray for each other daily in these times of uncertainty.

In this homily for the second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

While reflecting on the readings for this first Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God is a faithful Father who is attentive to our needs and who keeps His promises.

Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider completing works of mercy during this upcoming Advent season. While reflecting on the gospel reading from Matthew for the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. John encourages the parishioners to "reach out to serve the needs of Him in His distressing disguise."

While reflecting on his recent mission trip to Mexico City, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to "sincerely strive to use God's gifts to make a difference in other people's lives."

Fr. Riccardo shares photos of his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Loyola, Santiago de Compostela, and Fatima in this session of Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. This presentation is in video format, and should play within iTunes or QuickTime. This file is nearly 500 MB in size. Please be patient and wait for it to download. A broadband connection is highly recommended.

In this homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Church of St. John Lateran, Fr. Riccardo discusses the three senses of the word temple as found in the scripture readings for this day.

In his homily for the Feast of All Souls, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to seek sainthood.

Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic Praying With Our Lady in this third session of a series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics.

Fr. Riccardo discusses his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Fatima, Loyola, and Santiago de Compostela in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John also reads a letter from Cardinal Adam Maida, Archbishop of Detroit, concerning Michigan ballot proposal 2. The Cardinal urges the congregation to vote no on this proposal, which would amend the state constitution to permit research on human embryos.

While reflecting on today's scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo discusses his imminent pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes. Fr. John encourages the congregation to live lives rooted in God and to act like men and women who are clothed in Jesus.

Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic Praying With Scripture in this second session of a series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. The handouts referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.

In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Riccardo discusses embryonic stem cell research and encourages the congregation to vote no on Michigan Ballot Proposal 2 on November 4th.

Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic of Prayer-The One Thing Necessary in this first session of a new series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. The handouts referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.

Fr. Riccardo discusses The Most Urgent Crisis of Our Day in this inaugural address for the Dignity of Life Speaker Series sponsored by the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.

In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo challenges the congregation to speak out when they see people in danger.

Fr. Riccardo reflects on the judgment day in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

While reflecting on today's Scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to seek a deep friendship and personal relationship with God. Fr. John states, "God is inviting us very personally to put Him first, to see things the way they really are, and as a result to find the happiness that only He can give."

In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses Humanae Vitae, the Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Paul VI on the regulation of birth which was promulgated on July 25, 1968.

In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses the words of St. Paul from today's second reading. Fr. John reflects on the many sufferings enduring by St. Paul in his lifetime, and encourages the congregation to ask God for the gift of faith so that they might be able to live their lives full of hope, even in the midst of hardships and suffering.

While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the last of four talks in the series.

While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the third of four talks in the series.

While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the second of four talks in the series.

While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the first of four talks in the series.

In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that, "Peace only comes from knowing God, from reading His word, and from regularly talking and listening to Him."

Fr. Riccardo addressed the Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School eighth grade graduating class with this homily at the graduation mass on June 5, 2008. This is a video podcast in standard definition. It should play in iTunes, using Apple's QuickTime movie player, on an AppleTV, or on a video iPod. It is a 116 MB download, so a broadband connection is recommended.

In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo addresses the tasks and responsibilities that accompany the sacrament of baptism.

Fr. Riccardo honors his father, John J. Riccardo, in this homily for Father's Day. Fr. John reflects on the many ways in which his father reveals the Fatherhood of God.

This talk was the first in a series of retreat teachings presented a few years ago at the Cardinal Maida Institute in Plymouth, MI. This talk is an introduction to Pope John Paul II's teachings on The Theology of the Body.

This podcast is from a lenten mission talk presented by Fr. Riccardo several years ago at the Cardinal Maida Institute in Plymouth, Michigan. The title of the talk is Redemptive Suffering-The Supreme Power of Prayer By Those Who Suffer.

This is an older presentation to a catholic men's night gathering on what it means to be a husband. The title of the talk is What Some Wives Want Their Husbands to Know.

This is an older address for a family retreat day program at the Retreat Center at St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan.

This is an older address by Fr. Riccardo to fellow members of the clergy which looks at couples responses to Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. This address was presented several years ago to a gathering at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit.

Fr. Riccardo discusses God's mercy in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings. Mrs. Mary DelPup is the primary speaker for this session of Bible Study for Couples.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings.

A conference entitled The Eucharist and celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi was presented by the Real Presence Association of Michigan on May 24, 2008. The conference was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. The gospel reading and Fr. Riccardo's homily are presented here.

In his homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo reflects on the gift of the Eucharist. Fr. John tells the congregation that the Eucharist has within it the strength to enable each of us to grow in character, in virtue, in integrity, and in love.

In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Fr. Riccardo discusses the healing power of God's love. He encourages the congregation to make that love visible to those we encounter each day.

On April 18th, Fr. Riccardo addressed the Family of Faith Apostolate meeting held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Father John's talk on The Four Goods of Marriage: Do You Know What You Have Gotten Into? was also broadcast on his weekly radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network.

This is the eleventh session of a series of presentations by Fr. Riccardo entitled "RCIA for Catholics."

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignments at the St. John Center for Youth and Family in Plymouth, MI and at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignments at the St. John Center for Youth and Family in Plymouth, MI and at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School.

On March 8, 2008, Fr. Riccardo addressed the 8th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men's Conference in Worcester, MA. Fr. John spoke on Confession: A Fireside Chat with the Lord. This podcast contains the audio and video from his address. It is posted in iPod video format and should play within the iTunes application, Apple Quicktime or on a video iPod. The file is over 350 MB in size, so patience is required for the download. A broadband connection to the Internet is recommended. An audio only version has also been posted for listeners using slower connections to the Internet.

In his homily from the 4 PM mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to spend ten minutes each morning in prayer to Jesus. Father John invites the listeners to bring their fears, concerns, and anxieties to Jesus, and to expect Him to work in their lives.

This is the tenth session of a series of presentations by Fr. Riccardo entitled "RCIA for Catholics."

On March 8, 2008, Fr. Riccardo addressed the 8th Annual Worcester Diocesan Catholic Men's Conference in Worcester, MA. Fr. John spoke on Confession: A Fireside Chat with the Lord. This podcast contains the audio from his address.

On April 12, 2008, the Archdiocese of Detroit 6th Annual Conference for Men entitled Put Out Into the Deep VI-Brothers in Christ Standing Together was held at the University of Detroit Mercy. Bishop Daniel Flores was the homilist for the closing mass celebrated by Cardinal Adam Maida.

On April 12, 2008, the Archdiocese of Detroit 6th Annual Conference for Men entitled Put Out Into the Deep VI-Brothers in Christ Standing Together was held at the University of Detroit Mercy. Fr. Riccardo's addressed the conference on Gripping the Plow with Both Hands.

In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses our need to get back to the basics. He encourages the congregation to establish a living, personal, and profound friendship with God.

Fr. Riccardo's talk from the 4th Put Out Into the Deep men's conference held in 2006. The talk is entitled What Will I Hear on that Day?.

Fr. Riccardo's talk from the 3rd Put Out Into the Deep men's conference held in 2005. The talk is entitled Father or Adversary.

Fr. Riccardo's talk from the 2nd Put Out Into the Deep men's conference held in 2004. The talk is entitled Running the Race With Persistence. This podcast concludes with a partial recording of a Good Friday service from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on The Last Seven Words of Christ.

In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that the Mass is the greatest gift that God can give to us on this earth. It is where we most tangibly meet Him, where He offers to transform us, and where He offers hope to those who have lost hope.

Audio only version of Fr. Riccardo's appearance on Mr. Ralph Martin's television show The Choices We Face. This MP3 version will be a much smaller download.

Fr. Riccardo was recently a guest on The Choices We Face, a television production of Renewal Ministries hosted by Mr. Ralph Martin. Father John spoke on the topic A Voice for the Word. The television interview has been posted here with the permission of Renewal Ministries. You may find additional information about Renewal Ministries at their website. This presentation is in video format, and should play within iTunes or QuickTime. This file is nearly 400 MB in size. Please be patient and wait for it to download. A broadband connection is highly recommended.

Audio only version of Fr. Riccardo's appearance on Mr. Ralph Martin's television show The Choices We Face. This MP3 version will be a much smaller download.

In his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Riccardo discusses the gospel from the perspective of St. Thomas.

In his homily for Easter Sunday, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Jesus is truly and bodily risen from the dead. To believe in God is to know that He exists, and to know that the last word belongs to Him.

Fr. Riccardo revisits his first talk from the initial Put Out Into the Deep men's conference held on March 1, 2003. The talk is entitled Meeting Him for the First Time and All Over Again. This talk is combined with a recent address by Fr. John to a Men's Conference in Massachusetts. Father's talk at that conference focused on Confession: A Fireside Chat with the Lord.

Fr. Riccardo was recently a guest on The Choices We Face, a television production of Renewal Ministries hosted by Mr. Ralph Martin. Father John spoke on the topic of The Power of Forgiveness. The television interview has been posted here with the permission of Renewal Ministries. You may find additional information about Renewal Ministries at their website. This presentation is in video format, and should play within iTunes or QuickTime. This file is nearly 400 MB in size. Please be patient and wait for it to download. A broadband connection is highly recommended.

This interview of Fr. John was broadcast on 03/16/08 on WJR Radio. Fr. John was interviewed by host Jack Krasula for the radio program Anything is Possible!. The direct link to Jack's program site is here.

The 2nd annual Order of Malta Faith Conference entitled Knowing Christ Jesus was held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on January 26, 2008. This year's conference was a symposium on Pope Benedict XVI's book Jesus of Nazareth. This is Fr. Riccardo's talk at the conference.

In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo asks Mary to continue to intercede for all of us that we may grow in a sincere hunger to know her Son and His bride, the Church.

While discussing John's gospel description of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, Fr. Riccardo reflects on what it means to have eternal life in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

From November of 2004 through January of 2005, Fr. Riccardo presented a series of talks at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Pope John Paul II's lectures on The Theology of the Body. These talks are being republished at this site in an effort to consolidate Fr. John's talks at a single Internet site. This is session 4 of 4.

From November of 2004 through January of 2005, Fr. Riccardo presented a series of talks at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Pope John Paul II's lectures on The Theology of the Body. These talks are being republished at this site in an effort to consolidate Fr. John's talks at a single Internet site. This is session 3 of 4.

From November of 2004 through January of 2005, Fr. Riccardo presented a series of talks at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Pope John Paul II's lectures on The Theology of the Body. These talks are being republished at this site in an effort to consolidate Fr. John's talks at a single Internet site. This is session 2 of 4.

From November of 2004 through January of 2005, Fr. Riccardo presented a series of talks at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Pope John Paul II's lectures on The Theology of the Body. These talks are being republished at this site in an effort to consolidate Fr. John's talks at a single Internet site. This is session 1 of 4.

In light of Matthew's gospel description of the transfiguration of Jesus, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation of his experience during the past week attending the funeral of a young child. Fr. John reminds us that what we hear in church is the true reality, and has a profound impact on what happens in our lives. He reminds us that suffering and death don't have the last word. Fr. John tells us, "After the cross, not just His cross but our cross, comes the crown. And only after the cross."

Fr. John encourages the congregation to fall in love with God in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of prayer in this talk presented to Bravehearts, a men's group at St. Joseph Parish in Lake Orion, Michigan.

This is the eighth session of a series of presentations by Fr. Riccardo entitled "RCIA for Catholics."

Fr. Riccardo discusses the four goods of marriage: permanence, partnership, faithfulness, and fruitfulness in this talk which was given to conclude the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes during Fr. John's assignment as pastor of St. Anastasia Church. It has been republished here at his request. This presentation originally aired on his radio program "Christ is the Answer."

Session 4 of the parish mission conducted by Mr. Bill Wegner of Good News International, a catholic lay ministry. This is the final session of the mission.

Session 3 of the parish mission conducted by Mr. Bill Wegner of Good News International, a catholic lay ministry.

Session 2 of the parish mission conducted by Mr. Bill Wegner of Good News International, a catholic lay ministry.

Session 1 of the parish mission conducted by Mr. Bill Wegner of Good News International, a catholic lay ministry.

In preparation for the parish mission beginning this evening Fr. Riccardo discusses what it means to be a prophet, someone who speaks on God's behalf. In light of the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade, Fr. John encourages the congregation to speak up about the dignity and sanctity of human life. Mr. Bill Wegner, from Good News International, also addresses the congregation concerning the parish mission which will be held each evening at 7 PM from Sunday, Jan. 20th, through Wednesday, Jan. 23rd. Additional sessions will be held after the 8 AM masses on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

In his homily for the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, Father Riccardo shares his thoughts on the recent memorial mass for the members of the Griffin/Burkman families. Father John asks, "Do we courageously reach out to others sharing our faith in God?"