FR. JOHN RICCARDO, missionary and ACTS XXIX Executive Director. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1996. In 2019, after 23 years in parish ministry, he founded Acts XXIX to proclaim the gospel in an attractive and compelling way and to equip clergy and lay leaders for the age in which God has chosen us to live. Fr. John is a graduate of the University of Michigan, the Gregorian University, and the Pope John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family.
Father John Riccardo has hosted 308 Episodes.
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Episode 151: I Didn't Know I Could Do That?
November 15th, 2021 | 19 mins 43 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the amazing power of God in us that most of us fail to tap into.
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Episode 150: A Conversation with Tim Glemkowski
November 8th, 2021 | 33 mins 2 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Tim Glemkowski from the Archdiocese of Denver to talk about their planning efforts and strategy around the Synod on Synodality and the impact they hope it will have on the people of God in Denver.
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Episode 149: The Rescue Project Report
November 1st, 2021 | 12 mins 28 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest, rescue project
In this episode, Father John and Mary share the graces from the Rescue Project retreat and let people know how they can receive updates on the project.
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Episode 148: It's Go Week!
October 25th, 2021 | 20 mins 52 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share their excitement and their plans about The Rescue Project and offer something practical to do in this World Mission Week.
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Episode 147: I Can’t! You Can! Please Do!
October 18th, 2021 | 19 mins 54 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the common experience of many Christians trying to fix themselves rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to do it.
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Episode 146: Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Against!
October 11th, 2021 | 20 mins 18 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the encouraging reality that is the communion of saints and that they’re not simply watching us from afar, but rather praying for us and cheering us on.
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Episode 145: Radio Free World
October 4th, 2021 | 26 mins 3 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary liken God's Word in its capacity to give hope and encouragement to how Radio Free Europe did the same for those living behind the Iron Curtain.
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Episode 144: A Call for Artillery Cover
September 27th, 2021 | 21 mins 5 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fasting, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, prayer, priest, rescued project
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the Rescue Project and invite everyone to pray and fast for this new ACTS XXIX initiative.
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Episode 143: Make Time For Beauty This Week
September 20th, 2021 | 21 mins 16 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the transformational power of beauty.
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Episode 142: Weep With Those Who Weep
August 30th, 2021 | 21 mins 24 secs
#afghanistan, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary let the Word of God shape how they respond to the tragic events in Afghanistan this past week.
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Episode 141: History Isn't A Series of Random Events No Matter How It Seems
August 23rd, 2021 | 19 mins 21 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how even the most seemingly ordinary events can have a momentous impact on another's life and even world history.
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Episode 140: Do You Want To Be Healed?
August 16th, 2021 | 21 mins 56 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, healing, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about how God both wants to heal us now and send us to be agents of healing to those around us.