September 5, 2012-Mass of the Holy Spirit
This is Fr. Riccardo's homily from the Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated at the start of the new school year.
Sep 06, 2012•13 min
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August 25, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses the mutual subordination of husband and wife while reflecting on the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians (Eph 5:21-32) from today's second reading. Fr. John reminds the congregation that marriage is a sacrament of service, and that husbands and wives will find fulfillment in their selfless service of each other. Fr. John's dissertation referenced in this homily is available here ....
Aug 25, 2012•9 min
August 19, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. John continues to reflect on the Bread of Life Discourse (Jn 6:22-59) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John discusses the longing of all Christians to meet God, and reminds the congregation that proper disposition and a state of grace are needed to encounter God in the Mass.
Aug 20, 2012•13 min
August 15, 2012-Feast of the Assumption
In this homily for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Mary shows us how to be attentive to God's voice and obedient to His word.
Aug 16, 2012•9 min
August 11, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC
Fr. John continues to reflect on the Bread of Life Discourse (Jn 6:22-59) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John remarks that the path to eternal life comes from, "entering into a relationship with Him who is life, who is love, who can't die." Fr. John invites the congregation to come to know God through weekly participation in Eucharistic Adoration.
Aug 12, 2012•10 min
August 4, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC
Does God have a plan? While considering the scripture readings (Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; and Jn 6:24-35) of this day, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God does have a plan for our lives and wants to feed us on our pilgrimage. Fr. John encourages the congregants to come to Sunday Mass regularly, and to attend Mass during the week. He invites all of us to be daily present in front of a crucifix to be reminded of all that God has done for us, to be daily present in His word, and...
Aug 04, 2012•13 min
July 29, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC
While considering the Gospel account of St. John (Jn 6:1-15), Fr. Riccardo remarks that the New Testament brings to fulfillment events first described in the Old Testament. Fr. John reflects on the Passover meal and the Exodus while comparing those events with the Last Supper and the events of Calvary. Fr. John reminds the congregation that there really is a love that is stronger than death.
Jul 29, 2012•12 min
July 22, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses sexual morality in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. On the near occasion of the 44th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's letter Humanae Vitae , Fr. John discusses church teaching on contraception and morality.
Jul 22, 2012•13 min
July 15, 2012-5 PM Mass at OLGC
While reflecting on the scripture readings (Am 7:12-15, Eph 1:3-14, and Mk 6:7-13) of this day, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that each of us, through our Baptism, is a prophet tasked to speak on God's behalf. Fr. John encourages the congregants to, "Live your life for the praise and the glory of God in whatever you and I do, and beg the Lord to use us to draw others to Himself."
Jul 16, 2012•12 min
July 7, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC
While reflecting on the readings of this day (Ez 2:2-5, 2 Cor 12:7-10, and Mk 6:1-6), Fr. John reminds the congregation of the important truth found in Paul's letter to the Corinthians that, "God's power is made perfect in weakness, and His grace is sufficient for everything."
Jul 08, 2012•8 min
June 24, 2012-5 PM Mass at OLGC
In this homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist , Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregants that God has a plan for each of us. While reflecting on the upcoming changes in the parish, Fr. John encourages the parishioners to be open to accepting God's plan for their lives.
Jun 25, 2012•8 min
June 17, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses faith and obstacles to faith in this homily for Father's Day.
Jun 17, 2012•9 min
June 3, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity , Fr. Riccardo addressed a congregation that included a group of recent high school and college graduates from the parish. Fr. John offered his advice to the graduates in this homily from the 10 AM Mass and listed nine habits he considers essential for college students to thrive and be great.
Jun 05, 2012•12 min
May 27, 2012-The Feast of Pentecost
In this homily for The Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider what difference the Holy Spirit makes in their lives.
May 27, 2012•8 min
May 20, 2012-Feast of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
In this homily for the Feast of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord , Fr. Riccardo urges the congregation to attend the parish ministry fair being held after all of the weekend Masses. While reflecting on the readings of this day (Acts 1:1-11, Eph. 4:1-13, and Mk. 16:15-20), Fr. John encourages all parishioners consider serving in parish ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel.
May 20, 2012•10 min
May 12, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC
While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. John (Jn 15:9-17), Fr. Riccardo discusses discipleship. Fr. John reads a sermon from Dietrich Bonhoeffer titled Costly Grace . Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor and theologian who was executed by the Nazis in Flossenburg prison camp in 1945. Fr. John reminds the congregation that to surrender to God leads to great joy.
May 12, 2012•13 min
May 6, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC
While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. John (Jn 15:1-8), Fr. Riccardo offers encouragement to congregants facing daily struggles. Fr. John encourages us to, "Ask God for the grace to know that He will bring to completion the good work that He has begun in us."
May 06, 2012•8 min
April 29, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC
Fr. John encourages the congregation to ask the Holy Spirit to allow us to hear God's voice telling us with conviction of our identity as sons or daughters of God.
May 01, 2012•4 min
April 26, 2012-Streamer Day Mass Homily
Each year Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel with a Streamer Day Mass to recognize the eighth grade students who will soon complete their final studies at the elementary school. Fr. Riccardo's homily from this year's Mass is presented here.
May 01, 2012•11 min
April 22, 2012-5 PM Mass at OLGC
Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of Eucharistic Adoration is this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John reminds the congregation that the Eucharist is exposed after the weekday 6:30 AM Mass until 8:00 AM, and all day on Tuesday for the day of prayer. Fr. John encourages all parishioners to spend time praying before the Blessed Sacrament.
Apr 22, 2012•14 min
April 15, 2012-Noon Mass at OLGC
In this homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Riccardo focuses on forgiveness. Fr. John tells the congregation that they will come to know God's mercy and His peace by forgiving others.
Apr 15, 2012•10 min
April 7, 2012-Easter Vigil Homily
Fr. Riccardo addresses the congregation of Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass.
Apr 08, 2012•19 min
Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
In this homily for Holy Thursday, Fr. Riccardo discusses the meaning of triduum . Fr. John asks the congregants to pray for the parish priests, and for all priests, that they will conform their lives to the example of Jesus. Father discusses the extraordinary gift of the Eucharist, and exhorts the congregation to pray while reflecting on Christ's passion and asking God for direction.
Apr 06, 2012•18 min
March 31, 2012-Palm Sunday Homily
In this homily for Palm Sunday, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregants to unite their personal suffering with the suffering of Jesus on the cross. Fr. John tells us to expect great things to happen during Holy Week.
Mar 31, 2012•6 min
March 18, 2012-10 AM Mass at OLGC
While continuing to discuss the cost and rewards of discipleship, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation, "Are you and I unashamed disciples of Jesus?" Fr. John recommends that the congregants watch or listen to Cardinal Dolan's recent keynote address at the Rockville Centre 2012 Public Policy Convocation and read Archbishop Chaput's book Render Unto Caesar ....
Mar 18, 2012•14 min
March 4, 2012-5 PM Mass at OLGC
While reflecting on the gospel account of the transfiguration of Christ (Mk 9:2-10), Fr. Riccardo discusses the cost and rewards of discipleship.
Mar 05, 2012•12 min
Parish Mission 2012-Wednesday Night Mass
The annual parish mission is being held from February 26th to February 29th. Fr. Michael Fones, O.P., is leading this year's mission titled Put Out Into the Deep . This podcast is from the Wednesday evening closing Mass. The podcast contains the opening testimony, Fr. Fones homily, and closing remarks by Fr. Riccardo and Fr. Fones.
Mar 01, 2012•51 min
Parish Mission 2012-Tuesday Night Session
The annual parish mission is being held from February 26th to February 29th. Fr. Michael Fones, O.P., is leading this year's mission titled Put Out Into the Deep . This podcast is from the Tuesday night session.
Feb 29, 2012•1 hr 30 min
Parish Mission 2012-Monday Night Session
The annual parish mission is being held from February 26th to February 29th. Fr. Michael Fones, O.P., is leading this year's mission titled Put Out Into the Deep . This podcast is from the Monday night session.
Feb 28, 2012•1 hr 17 min
Parish Mission 2012-Sunday Night Session
The annual parish mission is being held from February 26th to February 29th. Fr. Michael Fones, O.P., is leading this year's mission titled Put Out Into the Deep . This podcast is from the Sunday night session.
Feb 27, 2012•1 hr 46 min
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