Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

In this homily for Christmas, Fr. Riccardo ponders the question "Why did Jesus come?"

While reflecting on the lives of St. Maximillian Kolbe and of St. Paul, Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation that we all have reasons to be joyful during this Advent season.

In this homily for the second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that we all have something to celebrate this Christmas.

On Wednesday, November 4th, the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted Mr. George Weigel as part of the Dignity of Life Speaker Series. Mr. Weigel, a Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a Catholic theologian and a renowned author. Mr. Weigel spoke on the topic The Catholic Citizen in America Today: Why Bother...Does My Voice Really Matter?. Additional biographical information on Mr. Weigel is available on the Ethics and Public Policy Center website.

In this homily for the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. Riccardo discusses the meaning of kingship while encouraging the congregation to reach out to those in need during this season.

On November 18th, Fr. Riccardo spoke to the Family of Faith Group of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish on Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day. This is a podcast of Fr. John's address to the group. The Universal Prayer of Pope Clement XI referenced in this podcast is available here.

On November 18th, Fr. Riccardo spoke to the Family of Faith Group of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish on Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day. This is a podcast of Fr. John's homily from the opening Mass.

Father Riccardo invites the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus and to contemplate everything He has done for them. Fr. John encourages the congregation to ask Jesus for an increase in the gift of faith, an increase in confidence, and an increase in trust.

On May 29, 2009, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Women's Evening of Reflection titled Authentic Catholic Femininity. The conference was recorded for broadcast on the Ave Maria Radio Network by Mr. Henry Root. This podcast contains the audio of the closing remarks from the conference and the final blessing from Bishop Flores.

On May 29, 2009, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Women's Evening of Reflection titled Authentic Catholic Femininity. The conference was recorded for broadcast on the Ave Maria Radio Network by Mr. Henry Root. This podcast contains the audio from Genevieve Kineke. Genevieve Kineke is the author of The Authentic Catholic Woman and the founding editor of Canticle, a magazine for catholic women.

On May 29, 2009, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Women's Evening of Reflection titled Authentic Catholic Femininity. The conference was recorded for broadcast on the Ave Maria Radio Network by Mr. Henry Root. This podcast contains the audio of the remarks of Fr. John Riccardo and Teresa Tomeo from the conference.

On May 29, 2009, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Women's Evening of Reflection titled Authentic Catholic Femininity. The conference was recorded for broadcast on the Ave Maria Radio Network by Mr. Henry Root. This podcast contains the audio of the homily of Bishop Daniel Flores.

On May 29, 2009, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted a Women's Evening of Reflection titled Authentic Catholic Femininity. The conference was recorded for broadcast on the Ave Maria Radio Network by Mr. Henry Root. This podcast contains the audio of the introductory remarks from the conference.

In this homily for the Feast of All Saints, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider doing three things this month. Fr. John encourages them to study the lives of the saints, to attend Mass at least once during the week, and to show their love of their neighbors by reaching out to those in need in the community.

Fr. Riccardo discusses The Eucharist in this seventh 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.

Fr. Riccardo invites the congregation to spread the light of faith in the community and in their families in this homily from the 8 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

Fr. Riccardo discusses Marriage in this sixth session of a series of talks on The Sacraments for the Catholicism for Cradle Catholics series.

While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Mark, Fr. Riccardo discusses the purpose of life. Fr. John encourages the congregation to seek a personal friendship with God.

On Wednesday, September 9th, the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted Professor Robert George as part of the Dignity of Life Speaker Series. Professor George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and the Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Dr. George spoke on the topic Conscience, Justice, and Human Life: A Discussion of Morality, Ethics, Law, and Catholic Response. This talk was broadcast on the radio program Putting on the Mind of Christ, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network.

In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Deacon Tim Sullivan encourages the congregation to show respect for life in all of its stages, from conception to death.