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 337 Episodes.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Episode 68: Be Not Afraid: Recapturing the Christian Imagination
May 20th, 2020 | 10 mins 6 secs
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What narrative guides your life?
In this episode, Fr. John shares excerpts from a new book that he highly recommends entitled, “From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Strategies for an Apostolic Age.”
The book mentioned by Fr. John can be found at this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Christendom-Apostolic-Mission-Pastoral-Strategies/dp/099887289X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=From+Christendom+to+Apostolic+Mission&qid=1589639816&sr=8-1 -
Episode 67: Be Not Afraid: A Change of Eras
May 19th, 2020 | 9 mins 3 secs
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Do we recognize that we’re living in a change of eras?
In this episode, Fr. John continues to unpack the riches of one of his favorite books, “”From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age.
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Episode 66: Stay in (or get in!) Your Lane
May 18th, 2020 | 30 mins 32 secs
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Are you in the right lane?
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary have a conversation about how COVID-19 is providing us an opportunity to be reminded of our unique roles in the Church.
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Episode 65: Be Not Afraid: From Christendom to Apostolic Mission
May 16th, 2020 | 10 mins 30 secs
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Is the attitude of the Apostles ours? If not, why not?
In this episode, Fr. John shares excerpts from one of the most important books of our times and encourages people to buy it for their pastors.
The book mentioned by Fr. John can be found at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Christendom-Apostolic-Mission-Pastoral-Strategies/dp/099887289X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=From+Christendom+to+Apostolic+Mission&qid=1589639816&sr=8-1
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Episode 64: Be Not Afraid: It’s Always About Love
May 15th, 2020 | 10 mins 6 secs
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This “love thing” must be pretty important!
In this episode, Fr. John unpacks the many dimensions of love and exhorts us to experience God’s love through prayer before the Eucharist and the Word of God and to share it with others.
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Episode 63: Be Not Afraid: To Will the Good of Another
May 14th, 2020 | 10 mins 30 secs
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What does real love look like?
In this episode, Fr. John exhorts us to press into the grace offered us so as to love as Jesus has commanded us to love.
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Episode 62: Be Not Afraid: The Fruit of Union
May 13th, 2020 | 13 mins 46 secs
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What fruit will we offer to the Lord and the world?
In this episode, Fr. John exhorts us, as we return to Mass, to bear rich fruit for the Lord and the world by way of our love and our speech.
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Episode 61: Be Not Afraid: The Gift of Peace
May 12th, 2020 | 7 mins 27 secs
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Fear not, little flock!
In this episode, Fr. John encourages us to lean into the peace that only Jesus can bring in these days of great struggle and suffering.