About the show
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.
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Episodes
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Episode 157: Invasion On! God Lands Behind Enemy Lines to Rescue His People!
December 25th, 2021 | 22 mins 16 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In lieu of a conversation with Fr. John, Mary invites us all to listen to a Christmas homily from Father John that has touched many deeply and changed the way we think about the Incarnation.
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Episode 156: Something Momentous This Way Comes!
December 20th, 2021 | 21 mins 4 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the genealogy of Jesus that we'll hear on Christmas Eve and talk about why it is a source of such great hope for us right now.
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Episode 155: Learning to Trust From Mary
December 13th, 2021 | 25 mins 39 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about Father's new book, "Learning to Trust From Mary: Meditations on the Rosary" and in a particular way invite us to deepen our trust in Jesus through Mary's companionship.
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Episode 154: They Are Not the Enemy
December 6th, 2021 | 25 mins 48 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary apply the biblical truth that "the enemy is the enemy" to what's happening in our country right now around the abortion issue.
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Episode 153: I Had the Second Coming of Jesus Wrong For Most of My Life!
November 29th, 2021 | 24 mins 47 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary have a candid conversation about how they think they had the Second Coming of Jesus wrong for most of their lives and why getting clear on it can help us understand our mission as disciples now.
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Episode 152: Is Jesus the King of Our Speech?
November 22nd, 2021 | 24 mins 34 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect on the Kingship of Jesus and the ramifications of that for how we speak about people and situations.
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Episode 151: I Didn't Know I Could Do That?
November 15th, 2021 | 19 mins 43 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the amazing power of God in us that most of us fail to tap into.
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Episode 150: A Conversation with Tim Glemkowski
November 8th, 2021 | 33 mins 2 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Tim Glemkowski from the Archdiocese of Denver to talk about their planning efforts and strategy around the Synod on Synodality and the impact they hope it will have on the people of God in Denver.
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Episode 149: The Rescue Project Report
November 1st, 2021 | 12 mins 28 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest, rescue project
In this episode, Father John and Mary share the graces from the Rescue Project retreat and let people know how they can receive updates on the project.
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Episode 148: It's Go Week!
October 25th, 2021 | 20 mins 52 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share their excitement and their plans about The Rescue Project and offer something practical to do in this World Mission Week.
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Episode 147: I Can’t! You Can! Please Do!
October 18th, 2021 | 19 mins 54 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the common experience of many Christians trying to fix themselves rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to do it.
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Episode 146: Those Who Are With Us Are More Than Those Against!
October 11th, 2021 | 20 mins 18 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the encouraging reality that is the communion of saints and that they’re not simply watching us from afar, but rather praying for us and cheering us on.