Episode 120: What Was Jesus Doing on the Cross? Yes, Doing!

March 29th, 2021  |  24 mins 8 secs

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In this episode, Fr. John, Dcn. Steve, and Mary have a conversation about how we can enter into Holy Week with a new understanding of what Jesus was doing on the cross.

Episode 34: The Deceiver Has Been Deceived: Easter Vigil Homily, April 2019

April 11th, 2020  |  22 mins 23 secs

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We are re-releasing this homily, "The Deceiver Has Been Deceived," that Fr John Riccardo proclaimed at the Easter Vigil in April 2019 because we think it is more relevant now than when it was originally released.

Episode 33: Something for Everyone: Good Friday Homily, April 2019

April 10th, 2020  |  25 mins 36 secs

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We are re-releasing this homily, "Something for Everyone," that Fr John Riccardo proclaimed on Good Friday in April 2019 because we think it is more relevant now than when it was originally released.

Episode 32: The End of the Eclipse: Holy Thursday Homily, April 2019

April 9th, 2020  |  29 mins 4 secs

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We are re-releasing this homily, "The End of the Eclipse," that Fr John Riccardo proclaimed on Holy Thursday in April 2019 because we think it is more relevant now than when it was originally released.

Episode 31: Be Not Afraid: You Don’t Need to Hide from the Lord!

April 8th, 2020  |  10 mins 48 secs

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Do you think Jesus died for the ideal you? No, He died for the real you!

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to allow God to touch the memories of our past sins and wounds, and to celebrate in these days all Jesus has done for us on the cross and to know that it’s possible to begin again.

Episode 29: A Holy Week Unlike Any Other

April 6th, 2020  |  45 mins 25 secs

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Looking for some ways to celebrate Holy Week at home? There’s a lot you can do to make the most of these great days.

In this episode, Father John, Nick, and Mary share resources and ways we can celebrate Holy Week in our homes and enter more deeply into the mysteries we're about to celebrate.

Episode 20: Be Not Afraid: The Importance of the House Church

March 26th, 2020  |  13 mins 56 secs

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Want to learn how families can celebrate the upcoming holy days together at home? These days are an opportune time to step into the role as the first teachers of the faith.

In this episode, Father John helps to equip parents to celebrate the upcoming holy days at home with their families.