Episode 55: Be Not Afraid: The Journey from Distraction to Recollection

May 6th, 2020  |  11 mins 16 secs

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How are you doing and where have you come from?

In this episode, Fr. John shares “how he’s doing,” the texture of his prayer, and invites us to pray with Psalm 103.

Episode 54: Be Not Afraid: The Mirth of God

May 4th, 2020  |  8 mins 10 secs

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Ever imagine the dinner conversation between the risen Lord and His apostles?

In this episode, Fr. John speaks to the Mass Readings from yesterday, Monday, May 4th and invites us to enter more deeply into the joy of the Lord.

Episode 53: Praying with the Mindset of a Physician

May 4th, 2020  |  23 mins 28 secs

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Have you asked the Divine Physician what He most wants to heal in your parish in the midst of this pandemic?

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary take a deeper dive with their third principle, God is the Architect, and teaches pastors and leaders how to pray with the mindset of a physician.

Episode 52: Be Not Afraid: The Hard Sayings of Jesus

May 1st, 2020  |  10 mins 17 secs

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Are you and I disciples of Jesus or do we just happen to believe some Christian things?

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to ponder a set of Jesus’ difficult sayings and encourages us to pray for the faith of a child.

To listen to the homily by Bishop Daniel Flores mentioned in today’s podcast, please visit https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/fr-john-riccardo-425/fr-john-riccardos-podcasts/poitd-6-homily-of-bishop-daniel-flores/266bc8a9-a7ea-4cbb-ad22-a2c6fcef5d35?country=US

Episode 51: Be Not Afraid: The Massive Impact of St. Paul

May 1st, 2020  |  11 mins 31 secs

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A look at St. Paul’s vision for parish life will both surprise and inspire you!

In this episode, Fr. John reflects upon the life and work of St. Paul and invites us to both renew our minds and thoughts about what parish life is supposed to be.

Episode 50: Be Not Afraid: The Grace of a Pierced Heart

April 30th, 2020  |  8 mins 41 secs

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Dare to ponder the chasm between God’s love and our own.

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to behold the heart of God that has so loved us and to respond today in the manner He deserves.

Episode 49: Be Not Afraid: That None Should Be Lost

April 29th, 2020  |  8 mins 8 secs

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Looking for a safe refuge? Hide yourself in God’s mercy!

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to bask in what God has revealed both in today’s gospel and through St. Catherine of Siena whose feast we celebrate today.

Episode 48: Be Not Afraid: Miraculous Bread From Heaven

April 28th, 2020  |  11 mins 17 secs

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What is it? Understanding what the Eucharist is and what it is not.

In this episode, Fr. John offers a brief biblical teaching on the Eucharist.

Episode 47: Planning for Your New Parish Normal

April 27th, 2020  |  37 mins 56 secs

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What to Do When Nothing’s Normal?

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak primarily to pastors about prayerfully discerning creative ways they can pastor their spiritual children as we enter into a new normal for parish life.

Episode 46: Be Not Afraid: Eyes Fixed on Jesus

April 25th, 2020  |  8 mins 23 secs

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What do you do when life feels like the beaches of Normandy in 1944?

In this episode, Fr. John unpacks today’s Scripture from 1 Peter, encouraging us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, crucified and risen.