Fr. John Riccardo's Podcasts

On June 26, 2010 the first Statewide Men's Conference entitled Doing All Things in Christ: Tapping into the Real Power in a Power Hungry World was held at Eastern Michigan University. This is Fr. Riccardo's address from the conference. Additional information about the conference is available here.

 

On January 30th, Fr. Riccardo addressed a number of groups at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Saline, MI.  Father John's talk titled It's Both a Privilege and a Challenge to Live as a Catholic in Today's Society was also broadcast on his weekly radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network.

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.

On January 31, 2009 the Archdiocese of Detroit 7th Annual Conference for Men entitled Unpacking Jesus' Farewell Gifts to His Brethren was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Plymouth, Michigan. This year's conference focuses on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church and will be held in three sessions. This first session addressed the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Bishop Daniel Flores of the Archdiocese of Detroit addressed the Sacrament of Confirmation. Additional conference sessions are scheduled for May 14, 2009 at St. Anastasia Church in Troy, Michigan and for October 14, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Allen Park, Michigan. Additional conference information is available here.

On January 31, 2009 the Archdiocese of Detroit 7th Annual Conference for Men entitled Unpacking Jesus' Farewell Gifts to His Brethren was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Plymouth, Michigan. This year's conference focuses on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church and will be held in three sessions. This first session addressed the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Fr. John Riccardo addressed the Sacrament of Eucharist. Additional conference sessions are scheduled for May 14, 2009 at St. Anastasia Church in Troy, Michigan and for October 14, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Allen Park, Michigan. Additional conference information is available here.

On January 31, 2009 the Archdiocese of Detroit 7th Annual Conference for Men entitled Unpacking Jesus' Farewell Gifts to His Brethren was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Plymouth, Michigan. This year's conference focuses on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church and will be held in three sessions. This first session addressed the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Mr. Tim Staples addressed the Sacrament of Baptism. Additional conference sessions are scheduled for May 14, 2009 at St. Anastasia Church in Troy, Michigan and for October 14, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Allen Park, Michigan. Additional conference information is available here.

On January 31, 2009 the Archdiocese of Detroit 7th Annual Conference for Men entitled Unpacking Jesus' Farewell Gifts to His Brethren was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Plymouth, Michigan. This year's conference focuses on the Sacraments of the Catholic Church and will be held in three sessions. This first session addressed the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Fr. Stanley Obloj was the homilist for the opening mass. Additional conference sessions are scheduled for May 14, 2009 at St. Anastasia Church in Troy, Michigan and for October 14, 2009 at St. Francis Cabrini Church in Allen Park, Michigan. Additional conference information is available here.

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.

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. Sr. Ann Shields addressed the audience with her talk on The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.

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. Mr. Steve Ray addressed the audience with his talk on Defending the Eucharist.

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.

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. Timothy Whalen, Chancellor of the Orchard Lake Schools, addressed the young men at the conference on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places.

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. Mr. Richard Lane advised the attendees to Get Out of the Boat Like St. Peter Did.

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.