You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Mary interviews Fr. John about his new book, The Resistance: God’s Plan for Renewing the Human Family that will be officially released on September 29, 2026.

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary try to better understand the cleansing of the Temple that takes place immediately before the Gospel this week, so that we can better understand what the Lord is saying to each of us in His word.

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary find themselves stunned and bewildered at the generous love and mercy of God as they ponder another parable of Jesus.

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and what’s at stake if we don’t forgive.

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Jesus’ challenging instructions on how to have messy conversations with brothers and sisters.

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Fr. John and Mary tackle in this episode one of the most absurd, extraordinary and demanding words of Jesus in all the Gospel…and why it is that what seems so absurd is actually quite reasonable and leads to true happiness.

A Preaching Proposal for an Extended “Parish Mission”

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Fr. John and Mary offer some background and personal reflection around Jesus’ most pointed and important question in the Gospel: who do you say that I am?

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Jesus, the Final Days: What Really Happened, by Craig Evans and N. T. Wright

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary wrestle with one of the most difficult encounters in all of the Gospels — the meeting between Jesus and the Canaanite woman.

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary build on last week’s episode regarding our understanding of God the Father. They invite everyone to listen to perhaps Jesus’ most pointed parable on His Father.

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Father John and Mary start a series on God the Father and how essential it is not just for prayer but for life to know Him.

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The Rescue Project

In this episode, fresh off the heels of a visit to the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Los Angeles, Fr. John and Mary gently encourage us to take time this week to pray in a special way for those who dedicate themselves to pray for us — the religious!

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their series on what ACTS XXIX calls their apostolic values — the “how” of their mission, which is equally as important as the “what”. This week they look at the 3rd and final value: Being Docile to the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit, Fire of Divine Love

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue their conversation about why how we do what we do is as important as what we do. This week they address this by looking at their 2nd Apostolic Value entitled: Striving to Be Authentically Human

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on God’s call in our lives to be and do great things for Him as they break open ACTS XXIX’s first core, or apostolic, value: ambitious for God and His Kingdom.

Give Jesus Back the Pen | Fr. John Riccardo & Ron Huntley | Huntley Leadership Podcast #224

Road to Renewal: How Faith, Vision, And Courage Are Fuelling A Church Comeback

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary begin a new series looking at “the how” behind the work we do. It is intended for everyone, but perhaps will be especially helpful for those who lead ministry at any level.

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Road to Renewal: How Faith, Vision, And Courage Are Fuelling A Church Comeback

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share some of the key takeaways from the recent ACTS XXIX pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Paul and how we can live and do in our day what Paul did in his.

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In this episode, Fr. John and Mary continue to talk about transitions in parish life, only this time Fr. John asks Mary to speak about this from the perspective of someone in the pews. It all ends in an exhortation to allow ourselves to love ever more genuinely.

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Given these days of ordinations and changes of assignments in parishes, Fr. John and Mary have a raw and honest conversation about the challenges that both priests and the people of a parish experience during transitions.

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As we get ready for the great feast of Pentecost, Fr. John and Mary take a look at the opening prayer for Mass this Sunday, and discuss the Father’s desire for His creation and our role in helping it come to fruition – all by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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