You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Feb 03 2025 317 ep. 23 mins 299
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Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle in their podcast, “You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo” where they will talk about anything and everything that has to do with transforming the Church. If you are blessed by our podcast, and wish to support us, please click https://www.actsxxix.org/give Learn more about ACTS XXIX at https://www.actsxxix.org

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Episode 318: Why Do Saints See Themselves as Sinners (and vice versa)?

Feb 03 2025 27 mins  
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the call of Isaiah and an unexpected reality all of the saints experience as they encounter the majestic and glorious God. Rescue LIVE Acadiana, Louisiana Registration link: https://www.abidecatholicministries.com/rescue-acadiana Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply r

Episode 317: Take a Field Trip During Christian Unity Week

Jan 19 2025 24 mins  
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the passage from Nehemiah in light of a transformative experience the ACTS XXIX family had last week on retreat with some Maronite bishops and priests and encourage us to visit an Eastern Rite liturgy sometime this week. Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us

Episode 316: God’s Scandalous Desire

Jan 12 2025 23 mins  
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the staggering truth that God’s love for us is more intimate than we can imagine. Isaiah 62:1-5 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.x

Episode 315: What’s Your Comfort Zone?

Jan 05 2025 26 mins  
As we begin this new year, Fr. John and Mary dig into the word “Comfort” spoken by the prophet Isaiah and share some helpful places they turn to for comfort. Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https:

Episode 314: Regime Change

Dec 29 2024 22 mins  
As we turn the page on the calendar, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the manifestation of Jesus as the true King of all the world and offer a practical thought to consider for our new year’s resolutions. Isaiah 60:1-6 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX -

Episode 313: Has Anything Really Changed?

Dec 22 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the fact that Christmas is not an escape from reality but rather the celebration that God has come to fight for us. Isaiah 9:1-6 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.act

Episode 312: I Can Only Imagine

Dec 15 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the extraordinary ways Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in Jesus, and how some prophecies we’re still waiting to see fulfilled are not only right around the corner but will be beyond anything we can imagine. Micah 5:1-4a Book referenced, “Come Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Art of Waiting” by Mother Mary Francis Connect

Episode 311: Are We Known for our Joy?

Dec 08 2024 29 mins  
Zephaniah 3:14-18a In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open what joy is and is not and why and how we as disciples of Jesus should be marked by it. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: [email protected]) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram

Episode 310: God is the Subject of the Verb

Dec 01 2024 20 mins  
Why can we have hope in the middle of calamitous situations? Because God is good, He is faithful and He acts. In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the disaster that had befallen Israel at the time of Baruch, how God rescued them, and what that has to say to us here and now. Baruch 5:1-9 Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us

Episode 309: The Best is Yet to Come!

Nov 24 2024 21 mins  
Jeremiah 33:14-16 What is Advent really all about? How are we supposed to be living and feeling in these days? What is the Word of God saying to us? In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the fact that the best is not in the past — it’s yet to come; for God is faithful and nothing is impossible for Him. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media