You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Wondering if God knows what’s going on and if He even cares? Even amidst a pandemic, God can and will bring great good from it. In this episode, Fr. John opens up Sacred Scripture to show us how God steps onto the stage of human history in the Person of Jesus and by His death and resurrection releases us from sin and death and calls us to be agents of re-creation. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

How is God’s restoration project coming along in your life in these late days of Lent? Remember, you’re a beautiful masterpiece and He wants to recreate you to be all you are meant to be. In this episode, Fr. John returns to an image he shared early in Lent and talks about how the pandemic may be revealing the cracks, chips and flaws in our lives and reminds us that God is in the restoration business.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Looking for certainty in these uncertain days? Here’s a few questions to take to prayer. Just wait until you hear the answers! In this episode, Fr. John poses a set of questions to us around who Jesus is and what He was doing on the Cross.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

How are you doing in this crisis? There’s never been a more important time to be honest and vulnerable with each other. In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary speak honestly about how they’re doing in this pandemic and try to model some conversations we can have in our own lives. Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Fleming Rutledge, author of 'The Undoing of Death', joins to discuss Lent and Holy Week preparations, exploring the dual nature of Palm Sunday liturgy, the significance of Christ's crucifixion, and the power of repentance and forgiveness in the narrative of Christ's victory over evil.

What can creation teach us about God and worship? In this episode, Fr. John encourages us to find a way today to get in front of the Lord and render unto Him what He is due.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Want to learn how families can celebrate the upcoming holy days together at home? These days are an opportune time to step into the role as the first teachers of the faith. In this episode, Father John helps to equip parents to celebrate the upcoming holy days at home with their families.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Want to be great? Reach out to someone today with kindness and let the Lord write history through you! In this episode, Fr. John speaks about Our Lady on this Solemnity of the Annunciation and reminds us that Mary was born for her time and we were born for these times.Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Fr. John discusses finding peace and strength in God during challenging times, reflecting on Psalms 46 and inviting listeners to turn to God for solace amidst pandemic fears and uncertainties.

Explore the significance of responding to Jesus Christ amidst challenges, reflecting on personal response through a movie metaphor, discussing the dangers of idolizing celebrities, embracing cooperation with the Holy Spirit for positive change, and living out a responsive Christian life.