You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Gratitude is not dependent upon circumstances! In this episode, using St. Paul as a model, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the importance of gratitude, not only this week of Thanksgiving, but every day of our lives. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX

The Church's Urgent Need for Courageous Leadership! In this episode, Fr. John welcomes Commander Kevin Haney, former US Navy fighter pilot and leadership and ethics instructor at the Naval Academy, to talk about the need for courage in these apostolic days in the Church. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX Special Guest: Commander Kevin Haney.

Is Jesus in the Boat or Not? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk about the storms of life and unpack what the Word of God has to say about what the disciple can expect in this life. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX

An Antidote for the Insanity! In this episode, Fr. John and Mary unpack the wisdom of Scripture and talk about how we can maintain sanity in these days, reminding us that the mission of the disciple is unchanging. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ongoing unrest and uncertainty and encourage calm and trust in the Lord Jesus.

In this episode, Fr. John shares the mic with Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann from the Diocese of Cleveland and have an honest conversation about their journey to the priesthood, preaching, their joys and their challenges. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX Special Guests: Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann.

A refreshing and honest exchange between three priests who are deeply in love with Jesus! In this episode, Fr. John shares the mic with Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann from the Diocese of Cleveland and have an honest conversation about their journey to the priesthood, preaching, their joys and their challenges. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX Special Guests: Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann.

Jump into the slingshot and let God mobilize you for mission! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, Mary talk about the impact one person can have if they're attentive to the Holy Spirit’s inspiration. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To pre-order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and have a conversation about preaching and offer some helpful thoughts when preaching on difficult topics. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To pre-order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY Interested in joining us in the National Day of Prayer and Fasting? Visit https://www.actsxxix.org/national-day-prayer-fasting. To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.

Never forget the dignity of the one who may be your enemy! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the current cultural climate of contempt and a way forward to navigate difficult conversations with love. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To pre-order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY Interested in joining us in the National Day of Prayer and Fasting? Visit https://www.actsxxix.org/national-day-prayer-fasting. To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix. Subscribe to our videos on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/ACTSXXIX

A Real Conversation About Where We are in the Church In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary have an honest conversation about where we are in the Church and the role each of us can play to bring about transformation. To learn more about our apostolate, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To pre-order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY Interested in joining us in the National Day of Prayer and Fasting? Visit https://www.actsxxix.org/national-day-prayer-fasting. To learn more about ACTS XXIX’s white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century,” please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix.

There’s a lot of newsreel out there. Make sure you’re watching the right reel! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the fact that there’s a lot of newsreel out there but the only reel worth watching is the gospel. To learn more about our ministry, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To pre-order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX's white paper, "Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century," please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix.

Friends are useless! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ever-increasing importance of friendship in our uncertain times. To learn more about our ministry, please visit our website https://actsxxix.org. To pre-order Fr. John Riccardo's new book, visit https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR1urZcHHEe73ncMNpu1ZyCmqspv_UVe4GUHYBSl2r4L4TddwRHvNeaiNpY To learn more about ACTS XXIX's white paper, "Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century," please visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACTSXXIX. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/actsxxix. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/actsxxix.

Fr. John has a new book coming out! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about Fr. John’s new book, Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel. To pre-order the book, visit Amazon (https://smile.amazon.com/Rescued-Unexpected-Extraordinary-News-Gospel/dp/1593253818/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rescued+by+fr+john+riccardo&qid=1597092693&sr=8-1).

Being priests for our country, and oh, by the way, that means all of us! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk more about the National Day of Prayer and Fasting asking for God’s mercy and the healing of our hearts and offer some practical ideas on what to do this day.

The only remedy for our nation’s wounds! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary invite the nation to pray and fast for our nation on September 24, 2020. To read President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation, visit https://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/proc-3.htm

Feel like the odds are against you? Be a Caleb! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary break open the book of Numbers 13 and 14 and encourage their listeners to pray for the grace courage. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.

What can and should we do to reach the fallen-away and the nones? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue to talk about the white paper and speak specifically about how to reach the fallen-away and the nones. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue to break open the white paper and begin to tackle the topic of reimagining our parishes to reach the nones and fallen-away. Please visit https://actsxxix.org/media/podcasts/ to access the pdf mentioned in the podcast.

Your parish is probably broken and you might not know it, round 2! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue their discussion around why parishes need to be reimagined now. To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.