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

  • Episode 242: The Real House of Prayer

    August 14th, 2023  |  21 mins 56 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on Jesus’ quotation of Isaiah 56 after He cleanses the Temple and some practical applications to our daily lives.

  • Episode 241: Something’s Missing

    August 7th, 2023  |  18 mins 27 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on the context and the missing verses from this week’s First Reading detailing the encounter between God and Elijah and to do a little homework before we go to Mass in order to be ever better prepared for what God wants to say to us.

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    Episode 240: Who’s In Charge, Part II

    July 31st, 2023  |  23 mins 16 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect on how the Word of God can help us stay calm despite the headlines.

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    Episode 239: What We Can Learn From a Mighty Man’s Fall

    July 24th, 2023  |  30 mins 10 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Solomon’s dream and the real life lessons and warnings Solomon’s life offers us.

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    Episode 238: God Is Not Like That

    July 17th, 2023  |  29 mins 50 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary tee up a new approach to the podcast and dive into the First Reading for this coming Sunday's Mass.

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    Episode 237: The Zaccheus Principle

    July 10th, 2023  |  20 mins 51 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary share a recent encounter and offer a practical application for this season of Lent and beyond. (Original Air Date: March 7, 2022)

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    Episode 236: Bringing Transformation to Catholic Education

    July 3rd, 2023  |  31 mins 5 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Msgr. James Shea, President of University of Mary and discuss the true purpose of Catholic education.

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    Episode 235: Recovery

    June 26th, 2023  |  35 mins 57 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss how Jesus not only reveals God to us, but reveals how to be truly human.

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    Episode 234: Never More United Than At Mass

    June 19th, 2023  |  28 mins 41 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary invite Deacon Mark Moriarity to the conversation and talk about the beauty of friendship and the reality of unity made possible through the Eucharist.

  • Episode 233: “Who Must Do What?"

    June 12th, 2023  |  28 mins 6 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, ACTS XXIX shares a homily delivered by Fr. John at the first Mass of newly ordained Fr. Christopher Epplett for the Diocese of Grand Rapids.

  • Episode 232: Managing Transitions

    June 5th, 2023  |  20 mins 29 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary reflect on this season of transitions, most especially from the perspective of parishes and priests preparing to say goodbye and hello to one another.

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    Episode 231: Father of the Poor

    May 29th, 2023  |  30 mins 50 secs
    christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest

    In this episode, Fr. John and Mary linger over one line from the Pentecost Sequence and encourage us all to call for a daily outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives.