You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and discuss an insight and image Fr. John had in prayer and its application to how we think about why the parish exists. To learn more about ACTS XXIX, please visit https://linktr.ee/ACTSXXIX Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the need to let Jesus teach us how to be human and a practical way to do that. To learn more about ACTS XXIX and to sign up for our weekly article, visit https://linktr.ee/ACTSXXIX.

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how to approach Lent this year keeping in mind that the goal is nothing less than a transformed life. To learn more about ACTS XXIX and to sign up for our weekly article, visit https://linktr.ee/ACTSXXIX.

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about a recent insight the team had and some practical applications that can bring transformation to the Church and beyond. To learn more about ACTS XXIX, visit https://linktr.ee/ACTSXXIX

The unity only God can give! In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the urgency of the mission of the Church in the light of the nation’s conversation right now around the call for unity. To learn more about ACTS XXIX or to follow us on social media, visit https://linktr.ee/ACTSXXIX.

Got Hope? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about their sense of what’s happening culturally, politically, and ecclesially and the urgency to understand what real hope is. To learn more about ACTS XXIX or to follow us on social media, please visit https://linktr.ee/ACTSXXIX

Subordinate everything to prayer! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about how prayer and work are not to be juxtaposed but rather subordinated to each other. Also, our new "Thoughts from the Trailer" weekly article is introduced! 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

Jesus Can Handle Your Past! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary remind us that the message of the gospel is that Jesus doesn’t cancel us—He cancels our sin! 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

What’s Your Magnificat? In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and talk about the year we’re leaving behind and encourages us to press into gratitude, no matter what. 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: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.

Hope for a weary world! In this episode, we want you to enjoy an anointed Christmas homily Fr. John preached two years ago and be filled anew with the gift of hope. Merry Christmas everyone! 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

Let’s move the arrows! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the imminent unveiling of the mission of God in the Christmas season and the importance of getting clarity on the mission of Jesus and ours. 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

No love, no Eucharist! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about a story that occurred in 390 when a Roman emperor who had been refused communion by his bishop publicly repented and returned to the Church. Do we believe that things like this can happen today? 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

Get ready, watch, prepare, the King is coming back! In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the season of Advent, encouraging us to be hopeful and yet sobered. 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

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.