Episode 80: A Plea from Fr. John for the Church to be Prophetic

June 8th, 2020  |  40 mins 52 secs

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A Plea from Fr. John for the Church to be Prophetic.

In this episode, Fr. John speaks to the civil unrest in our nation and the prophetic role of the Church in these times

Episode 79: Imagine This

June 1st, 2020  |  28 mins 43 secs

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As much as we want answers to “why,” the real question is “what do we do now?”

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about where we are in the country and the Church as a result of COVID-19 and introduce the first in a series of episodes on their white paper, “Re-Imagining What a Catholic Parish Can Be: A Destination for the 21st Century."

Episode 78: Final Be Not Afraid: Pour Out Your Spirit

May 31st, 2020  |  8 mins 19 secs

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An announcement, a plea, and a prayer!

In this final episode of the “Be Not Afraid” series, Fr. John announces a new series on the Sunday Mass Readings coming later this summer with Deacon Steve Mitchell and also encourages us to press into the power of the Holy Spirit and pray for healing and unity for our nation in this time of civil unrest.

Episode 77: Be Not Afraid: Proclamation and Commission

May 30th, 2020  |  9 mins 59 secs

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Sent forth on mission as heralds of the Gospel

In this episode, Fr. John shares again from one of his favorite books, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age" and reminds us that we are being sent into the world as heralds of the Gospel.

To purchase the book Fr. John mentions, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Christendom-Apostolic-Mission-Pastoral-Strategies/dp/099887289X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=From+Christendom+to+Apostolic+Mission%3A+Pastoral+Strategies+for+an+Apostolic+Age&qid=1590611152&sr=8-1

Episode 76: Be Not Afraid: Do You Love Me More Than These?

May 29th, 2020  |  7 mins 49 secs

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What are the “these” in your life?

In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s Gospel that shows forth how Jesus handles the sins of His loved ones and how much Jesus wants our love.

Episode 75: Be Not Afraid: Open My Eyes

May 28th, 2020  |  8 mins 46 secs

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It’s how, not what!

In this episode, Fr. John continues unpacking a book he highly recommends entitled, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age, and encourages us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to ask for the grace to have our minds brought into conformity with the mind of God.

To purchase the book Fr. John mentions, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Christendom-Apostolic-Mission-Pastoral-Strategies/dp/099887289X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=From+Christendom+to+Apostolic+Mission%3A+Pastoral+Strategies+for+an+Apostolic+Age&qid=1590611152&sr=8-1

Episode 74: Be Not Afraid: Conversion of Mind and Vision

May 27th, 2020  |  7 mins 37 secs

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Do we see reality as it truly is?

In this episode, Fr. John reminds us that St. Paul didn’t teach those he was preaching to what to think, but rather how to think and he exhorts us to beg the Holy Spirit to illumine our minds as we approach Pentecost.

Episode 73: Be Not Afraid: Novena Days

May 26th, 2020  |  9 mins 13 secs

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Need fuel for your prayer?

In this episode, Fr. John breaks open today’s Scriptures and the prayers that open the Mass, inviting us to pray with them today and in the days ahead as we await Pentecost.

Episode 72: The Role of Scripture in the Church and Its Place in the Mass

May 25th, 2020  |  55 mins 20 secs

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SPECIAL EPISODE: A conversation with Fr. John and Dr. Scott Hahn

In this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Scott Hahn and Fr. John Riccardo share the central role that Scripture has played in their lives, especially during quarantine. Discover how we’re called to encounter Jesus both in Scripture and the Eucharist, and be transformed.

Episode 71: Be Not Afraid: Going to the Crowds

May 23rd, 2020  |  7 mins 37 secs

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What’s our role in the world?

In this episode, Fr. John reflects on the role of the laity in a dark, confused and anxious world.

Episode 70: Be Not Afraid: Don’t Let Anything Steal Your Joy

May 22nd, 2020  |  7 mins 37 secs

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What is the fulfillment of all our desires?

In this episode, Fr. John speaks about joy through the lens of today's gospel and C. S. Lewis' classic, "The Weight of Glory."

Episode 69: Be Not Afraid: Live Loyal to God

May 21st, 2020  |  9 mins

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Jesus is risen, and oh by the way, there’s work to do!

In this episode, Fr. John reminds us again that the goal of this life is to do all we can to bring the world into conformity with God’s plan.