About the show

Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle in their podcast, “You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo” where they will talk about anything and everything that has to do with transforming the Church.

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Episodes

  • Episode 82: We Need to Reimagine Parishes Now

    June 22nd, 2020  |  27 mins 50 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    Your parish is probably broken and you might not know it!

    In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary continue with their series on their white paper and talk about why re-imagining parishes is so critical right now.

    To read ACTS XXIX's white paper, visit https://www.imaginethis.actsxxix.org/.

  • Episode 81: Dare to Dream With Us About What Parishes Can Be

    June 15th, 2020  |  45 mins 38 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    This parish would be your dream come true!

    In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve to the podcast to talk more about their white paper and to imagine with them what parishes can be.

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

    June 8th, 2020  |  40 mins 52 secs
    #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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
    #benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    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.