Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

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.