You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
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Episodes
September 9, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary struggle to put into words the inexpressible reality of Jesus’ passion foreshadowed in Isaiah that we will hear this Sunday.
Scripture: Isaiah 50:5-9a
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September 2, 2024 • 29 mins
Synopsis: In this episode, living amidst the most anxious generation of all time, Fr. John and Mary reflect on Isaiah’s encouraging, timely and healing words from God: Be strong! Fear not!
Scripture passage: Isaiah 35:4-7a
Beauty of Hope from Good News Conference, 2022
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August 26, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary return to their regular format of breaking open the First Reading for Mass this upcoming Sunday and discuss opportunities to make our homes places where the world meets the Church.
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August 19, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their four-part series and discuss a fourth critical question to take to prayer in order to be every freer for the mission God wants to work in and through us.
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August 12, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open part three of a four part series and discuss a third crucial question to bring to prayer in order to be ever freer for the mission God wants to work in and through us.
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August 5, 2024 • 40 mins
In this episode Fr. John and Mary break open part two of a four part series on specific questions to take to prayer in order to be freer for the mission God wants to work in and through us.
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July 29, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary begin another series of four prayer conversations between ourselves and the Most Holy Trinity, all geared towards our ever greater freedom for the mission Jesus wants to work in and through us.
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July 22, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their four-part series on changing the way we make decisions and break open how to pray with the mindset of a general in order to prayerfully discern what most needs to happen now.
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July 15, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary resume their series on four spiritual conversations to have with the Lord so as to forever change the way we make decisions in our marriages, parishes, schools, dioceses and more. This week focuses on the sobering reality that “the enemy gets a vote.”
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July 1, 2024 • 25 secs
ACTS XXIX is on their regular summer break. The _You Were Born For This _Podcast will resume on July 15th. We look forward to continuing our series when we return. Enjoy your summer.
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June 24, 2024 • 21 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue with their series on forever changing the way we make decisions, this week bringing to the Divine Physician, “What is our biggest wound?”
Scriptures to pray with:
John 5:2-9
1 Corinthians 13:1-17
Colossians: 3:1-7
Romans 12:9-18
Philippians 2:1-4
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June 18, 2024 • 29 mins
We are pleased to present this rerelease of Monday's podcast. Unfortunately, due to a technical glitch, the last 10 minutes of the original episode were inadvertently cut off. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we strive to deliver the best possible listening experience. This updated version includes the full content, ensuring you don't miss any part of our discussion. Thank...
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June 10, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a break from their regular format of breaking open the Word of God and start a summertime series that will change forever the way we make decisions.
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June 3, 2024 • 31 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the worst day in human history and why it is that God's response to this should fill us with great hope.
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Genesis 3:9-15 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+3%3A9-15&version=NCB)
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May 27, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary consider how Jesus on the cross fulfills the startling promises of the covenant made in the Old Testament.
Exodus 24:3-8 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+24%3A3-8&version=NCB)
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May 20, 2024 • 22 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the critical role constantly remembering all that God has done for us plays in our own lives and in helping children come to know His love and power.
Deut. 4:32-34, 39-40 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+4%3A+32-40&version=NCB)
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May 13, 2024 • 20 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on how the same Spirit who enabled the Apostles to speak in new languages wants to enable us too to speak of the mighty acts of God in words that people will understand so that they too might come to know God’s unfathomable love for them.
Acts 2:1-11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-11&version=NCB)
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May 6, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode, Fr, John and Mary look at the ascension of our Lord and address a few things we might need to unlearn, a few things we might need to learn, and then apply this great solemnity to our mission as disciples today.
Acts 1:1-11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A1-11&version=NCB)
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April 29, 2024 • 28 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary return to “Cornelius’ house” in Acts 10, discuss the “Gentile Pentecost”, and offer a helpful prayer reflection that can allow the Holy Spirit to fall anew on us and heal our distorted understanding of God the Father and of us.
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+10&version=NCB)
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April 22, 2024 • 35 mins
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary dive into the person of Paul, and draw several practical applications from his transformation from savage persecutor of Christians to the greatest missionary of all time.
Acts 9:26-31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+9%3A26-31&version=NCB)
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