In this final episode of the series, Fr. John and Mary remind us that what they’ve shared is a principle (restoring the initiative to God) and a practical application of the principle. They also remind us that it is important to keep living and applying this principle going forward so as to forever change the way we make decisions. Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media...
Aug 18, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 14
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary move into the last collective prayer exercise, “Lord, reveal the most important thing for us to do right now.” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @...
Aug 18, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the third collective prayer exercise, “Lord, reveal the enemy’s primary strategy against us.” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXX...
Aug 18, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the second collective prayer exercise, “Lord, reveal the biggest impediment preventing us from becoming the family on mission You intend us to be.” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://ww...
Aug 18, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the first collective prayer exercise, “Lord, reveal the most significant gift You have so generously entrusted to us.” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @ac...
Aug 18, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary move into the second part of the series, breaking open collective discernment, touching on the need to restore the initiative to God and what that practically looks like for diocesan teams, parish teams, apostolate leaders, married couples and more. Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsx...
Aug 18, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary tee up the fourth personal healing prayer exercise, “Jesus, reveal what is the most important thing for me to do right now.” ========================== Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproje...
Aug 18, 2025•11 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary offer a gentle encouragement to consider doing something in particular before moving on to the fourth personal healing prayer exercise. Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagra...
Aug 18, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the third personal healing prayer exercise, “Jesus, reveal the enemy’s primary strategy for my life.” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook:...
Aug 18, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open the second personal healing prayer exercise, “Jesus, lovingly reveal the one thing that is most holding me back from following You.” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org ...
Aug 18, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary begin to break open the personal healing exercises, leading with the first prayer, “Father, by what name do You call me?” Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix ...
Aug 18, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary propose and reflect on two foundational Scriptures for all that will follow in the series: Luke 4:18-21 and John 5:2-9. Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Fa...
Aug 18, 2025•18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address a number of impediments that need to be addressed as well as a set of things that need to be in place before being able to collectively pray in order to know what to do. The adventure you were born for beckons! Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsx...
Aug 18, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this opening episode of their series, Speak, Lord, Your Servants Are Listening: The Art of Synodality, Fr. John and Mary introduce everyone to the mission of ACTS XXIX and, in particular, their desire to help leaders in the Church forever change the way we make decisions. Buy the journal here: https://www.lorrainecross.media/shop/p/speak-lord-your-servants-are-listening Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ]...
Aug 18, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Maybe you've experienced being overwhelmed by the gospel, and are wondering where do you go next? Mary Guilfoyle offers three practical steps you can take, because Rescued People Rescue People! The adventure you were born for beckons! ========================== Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [ mission@actsxxix.org ](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org ) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts....
Sep 23, 2024•4 min
As we near the end of the Rescue Project Challenge, Fr. John shares ways that we can engage with the world to build the kingdom of God and help God get His world back. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagr...
Sep 22, 2024•14 min
Today, Fr. John shows us how God has invited us to become agents of both resistance and healing for the sake of building the Kingdom of God. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our...
Sep 21, 2024•13 min
On day 11, Fr. John talks about why holiness is so important and shares three helpful methods of prayer to help us grow closer to God. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Strea...
Sep 20, 2024•14 min
In this very important episode, Fr. John shares with us the power of the Holy Spirit and leads us in a meditation on accepting God’s love. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our S...
Sep 19, 2024•19 min
In episode 9, Fr. John reflects on three life-changing effects of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channel Web: https://watch.actsxx...
Sep 18, 2024•18 min
Today we embark on our second week of the Rescue Project Challenge! Fr. John explains 3 things that Jesus was doing for us on the cross. We’ll meditate on how in dying, Jesus defeated death itself. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: ht...
Sep 17, 2024•17 min
As we come to the end of our first week of this challenge, Fr. John helps us understand how God rescued us by answering the question: “What is He?” At the end of this episode, we’ll enter into a powerful meditation about Jesus setting us free. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Faceboo...
Sep 16, 2024•18 min
In Day 6 of The Rescue Project Challenge, things get worse. Fr. John explains how the Bible talks about sin and death as powers, and that we need someone to save us. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram...
Sep 15, 2024•15 min
Fr. John reveals the truth about the Enemy as we begin to see how we’ve drifted away from God's original plan for humanity. Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of sexual abuse that may be disturbing for some listeners The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmis...
Sep 14, 2024•17 min
On our fourth day of the Rescue Project Challenge, Fr. John meditates on the truth that God is love, and that changes everything. We reflect on how God is not only mighty, but that He created the world out of love for each and every one of us. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Faceboo...
Sep 13, 2024•15 min
Today, Fr. John begins to answer the question: “why is there something rather than nothing?” by revealing what makes the Creation accounts found in the Bible so unique and important. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescuepro...
Sep 12, 2024•14 min
Welcome back to day 2 of the Rescue Project Challenge! In today’s episode, Fr. John gives us an overview of the Gospel and shares what he sees as being the most urgent task of our day. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescuep...
Sep 11, 2024•11 min
Welcome to the Rescue Project Challenge! In our first session, Fr. John Riccardo invites us to consider the “lens” through which we view the world. The adventure you were born for beckons! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.proj...
Sep 10, 2024•15 min
The Rescue Challenge is an extraordinary journey of transformation which launches September 10, 2024. Join us as Fr. John Riccardo leads us through a 14-day journey that will bring you the true hope that comes from meeting the only One Who makes all the difference in life! We believe the most urgent need today is a compelling proclamation of the gospel. The Rescue Project is the way God has led us to share the gospel for these times for which we were born. The adventure you were born for beckons...
Aug 03, 2024•3 min
