Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

While considering the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and reflecting on the scripture readings for this day (DN 12:1-3; HEB 10:11-14, 18; MK 13:24-32), Fr. Riccardo discusses the Book of Life and the Book of Our Lives-what we have done with our lives. Fr. John emphasizes the need to erase sin from our lives through the Sacrament of Confession, giving alms, and helping those less fortunate.

Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Matthew (Mt 16:13-20), Fr. John discusses statistics regarding catholics and confession and reminds the congregation that God is always merciful.

Fr. Riccardo discusses Confession in this third session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series. The outline referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here.

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.

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.

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.

Session 1 in a series of talks entitled "No Greater Love Has a Man Than This." This series was presented by Fr. Riccardo at St. Anastasia and was also broadcast on the Ave Maria Radio Network. 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.

Fr. John Riccardo talks about confession, sin and scriptual basis of confession.  The title of the talk is "I Will Arise and Go To My Father".

This revealing, candid conversation took place between the leaders of two of Oakland County's largest churches, Father John Riccardo of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, and Pastor Steve Andrews of Kensington Community Church.  Both are located in Troy, Michigan within minutes of each other.

Seeking common ground, "the priest and the pastor" respectfully examine the similarities and differences between the two great traditions they represent.  Regardless of your religious background, you'll enjoy their open discussion.

Topics include: Salvation, Holy Eucharist, The Virgin Mary, Confession, The Saints, Prayer & Worship, Evangelism, Christian Unity

A DVD of this conversation entitled Common Ground: What Protestants and Catholics Can Learn from Each Other may be purchased from the Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Office or ordered online.