

You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
ACTS XXIX
Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle as we talk about anything and everything that has to do with reacquiring a Biblical Worldview. This podcast seeks to encourage and inspire our listeners with hope firmly founded in the Lordship of Jesus.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 25min
Episode 276: You Asked for the Wrong Jesus
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary ponder the significance of the very first miracle in the Acts of the Apostles and the startling fact that there were two Jesus’ put before the crowds on Good Friday…and before us today.
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
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Apr 1, 2024 • 29min
Episode 275: Are We Turning Anything Upside Down?
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about one of the most important and powerful signs of the resurrection of Jesus, one that drew countless people into the early Church, and could again today!
Acts 4:32-35
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Mar 25, 2024 • 27min
Episode 274: The First Gentile Christian is a What?!
Explore the conversion of a Roman centurion in Acts 10, reflecting on spreading the message of forgiveness through belief in Jesus. Delve into Peter's transformative encounter with a Roman soldier, challenging cultural norms to share the gospel. Highlight the universal reach of God's plan, showcasing unexpected conversions and emphasizing the importance of sharing faith gently. Find inspiration in Peter's story to not be defined by failures but by love, and pray for opportunities to share hope and joy.

Mar 18, 2024 • 27min
Episode 273: Weary? Jesus Has a Word for Us This Week
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at Isaiah 50:4-7 and how God’s Word wants to prepare our hearts to enter ever more deeply into Holy Week by contemplating the outrageous love Jesus has displayed for us.
Isaiah 50
Isaiah 41:8-16
Isaiah 42:1-9
Isaiah 44:1-5
Isaiah 44: 21-28
Isaiah 49:1-13
Isaiah 50:4-7
Isaiah 52:13; 53:12
Isaiah 61:1-3
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Mar 11, 2024 • 27min
Episode 272: Stupendous Mercy!
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary discuss the only time the words “new covenant” appears in the Old Testament; in what the “newness” consists; and what Jesus means when He says His Blood is that new covenant.
Jer. 31:31-34
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Mar 4, 2024 • 23min
Episode 271: A Heart Wrenched Open!
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a look at the final words in the Old Testament and how they offer us encouragement and hope. No matter how far or how often we wander, His plan is not frustrated!
2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23
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Feb 26, 2024 • 22min
Episode 270: The Ten Gifts
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary consider the context of the ten commandments, God’s desire for us to be free, and a prayer exercise to remind us of all God has liberated us from.
Exodus 20:1-17
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Feb 19, 2024 • 29min
Episode 269: The Journey From Love to Trust
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary wrestle together with one of the most difficult and challenging Scriptures – the testing of Abraham, and propose something for us to do in these Lenten days so as to grow in our capacity to entrust ourselves and all those we love to the Father.
Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
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Feb 12, 2024 • 31min
Episode 268: Preparing to Pledge Allegiance
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary look at the story of Noah and the flood and how this helps us understand what is going to happen in the lives of those preparing to enter the Church at the Easter Vigil as well as the promises we are all going to renew that same night.
Genesis 9:8-15
The Deed To My Life Prayer is located at 27:00 in this episode
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The Deed To My Life
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Feb 5, 2024 • 29min
Episode 267: Stop Ringing the Bell
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary welcome Fr. Mark Moriarty from Ireland and together they break open the great grace that is the Sacrament of Confession that restores us to communion with God and one another.
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
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