Best Fr John Riccardo Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 363: The Holy Family Might Not Be What We Think 27:44

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In this episode, in light of the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. John and Mary talk honestly about family—the blessings, the wounds, and the ache many carry into holidays and gatherings. Looking at Jesus’ own family life in the Gospels, we discover that the Holy Family is bigger than we think, and that Jesus understands the complexity of our relation…

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The Gift is Christ with Fr. John Riccardo 24:51

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This Christmas Eve, Fr. John Riccardo returns to the podcast to discuss the profound gift of Christ's coming among us in the flesh and what it means for us as his children and disciples. For more about this profound gift, check out The Rescue Project, offered by Fr. John's ministry Acts XXIX.

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"Who are you, Jesus?"--Christmas 2025 12:52

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The question that all of humanity has asked since the Birth of Christ is: "who are you?"

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"What's in a name?"--4th Sunday Advent (A) 8:56

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Emmanuel or Jesus? Which is it anyway?

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Episode 362: Speechless 22:17

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In this episode to prepare us for the great celebrations of Christmas, Fr. John and Mary attempt to put into words several ways to help us better understand events and mysteries that are truly beyond all telling. Merry Christmas, everyone! Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@a…

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Teaching on Confession--OCIA class 12/16/2025 1:04:42

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Healing, Deliverance, and Salvation 18:02

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The charismatic gifts - emphasized in many of the documents of Vatican II - are a great blessing, but we can easily forget their ultimate purpose or be tempted to prize the gifts over the giver. As the Church continues to be awakened to the wonderful gifts of the Holy Spirit, we must never forget that they exist to lead us to conversion, repentance…

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Episode 361: Don't Box God In 27:08

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For this 4th Sunday of Advent, Fr. John and Mary reflect on Joseph and John the Baptist as examples of people the Lord allowed to experience great confusion in their lives, but who also exemplify astounding trust in the God for whom nothing is impossible. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via ema…

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"One Thousand 'NOs'!"--3rd Sunday of Advent (A)2025 8:16

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"Don't be afraid of the Dark"--Rorate Caeli Mass 2025 7:23

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why does the Virgin Mary tell Juan Diego that she is Mother?

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Called to Accompany Mothers w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and the Sisters of Life 1:01:36

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In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Sr. Gianna Maria and Sister Zelie Maria Louis of the Sisters of Life—a community of religious sisters whose mission is to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. One of their missions is to serve women who are vulnerable to abortion and give them the support and resources th…

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Love Discipline 13:55

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Ralph talks about the importance of understanding and accepting the discipline of the Lord, it’s various manifestations, and its loving purpose.

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"O Mary Conceived without Sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!"--Immaculate Conception 2025 7:35

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Episode 360: The Plan Is the Plan Until… 32:21

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On this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Fr. John and Mary hold up our Lady as the model for radical trust and surrender to God, and discuss how oftentimes our good and holy plans might need to be discarded if God has another and better plan. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via e…

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"Dog vomit or Thanksgiving Pie?"--2nd Sunday Advent 2025 (A) 7:55

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How to love your spouse more deeply during Advent--Couples Night Talk at St. John Fisher 18:41

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"wake up! Stay awake! He is coming!"--1st Sunday of Advent 2025 (A) 10:55

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Left to Tell, Part Two with Immaculée Ilibagiza 18:05

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Author and speaker, Immaculée Ilibagiza returns to continue her story of how God worked powerfully in her life. As a survivor of the Rwandan genocide she has an incredible testimony of faith, hope, and forgiveness. Did you miss Part One? Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/right-now-with-ralph-martin/id1536626967?i=1000738547197.…

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Called to Walk with the Poor w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Kerry Robinson 58:26

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In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to “walk with the poor.” Kerry shares her remarkable lifelong journey of service — shaped by her family’s legacy of Catholic philanthropy, her early encounters with heroic witn…

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Episode 359: There’s Power in the Name of Jesus 24:29

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As we continue our way through these first few weeks of Advent and our focus on the coming of the King, Jesus, Fr. John and Mary offer some thoughts and Scripture passages to pray with on the power of Jesus’ name. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto: missi…

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OCIA teaching on the Holy Eucharist 1:01:26

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Fr. Steve expounds upon the most Holy Eucharist and our Catholic understanding

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Thanksgiving 2025 5:52

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"If God isn't your everything, why trust Him with anything?"--Christ the King 2025 14:24

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I am a man of Great Trust!

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Left to Tell, Part One with Immaculée Ilibagiza 18:46

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Immaculée Ilibagiza - author, speaker, and survivor of the Rwandan genocide - shares her powerful testimony of faith, hope, and forgiveness. Tune in again next week for Part Two!

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Episode 358: The Big Story 24:29

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As we prepare for the 1st Sunday of Advent and the start of the Church Year, Fr. John and Mary step back and invite us to consider God’s design for creating the human race so as to better understand the mission that belongs to us all as the Church. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at […

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Be the Leper That Returns 8:38

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This week, Ralph speaks about how disappointed Jesus' was that only one of nine lepers returned to thank him and recognize in him the power of God. Let’s be like that one leper and never forget to thank God for his blessings even in the midst of the sufferings of this life!

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St. Nicholas—Poland Pilgrimage day 9 8:55

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The journey continues with the great Bishop St. Nicholas

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St. Faustina—Poland Pilgrimage Day 8 8:27

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Episode 357: Stand Before Jesus … Today 28:44

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Father John and Mary invite us to reflect on and prepare for that real day when each of us is going to stand face to face in front of Jesus and be judged by Him who is the King of the Universe and hear one of two things. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [[email protected]](mailto…

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St. Maximilian Kolbe—Auschwitz: Poland Pilgrimage 33rd Sunday OT(c) 11:21

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St. Maximilian Kolbe—Auschwitz

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St. Barbara Church in Krakow—day 6 10:27

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The group was scheduled to have mass at the Kraków Cathedral but was last minute rescheduled to the historic church in the middle of crackle Square—St. Barbara. Fr. Steve had to readjust and didn't disappoint with tour and holy Mass at this amazing church.

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Called to Unify w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Dave Arnold 50:33

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In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz talks with Dave Arnold—former CEO turned global ministry leader—about how God transformed his life and led him into the heart of Rwanda’s post-genocide healing. Dave shares how the PEACE Plan united government, business, and the church to rebuild a nation and how simple, local acts of love sparked reconci…

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Pope St. John Paul the Great: Wadowice—Poland Pilgrimage day 5 9:28

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Birthplace of JPII—Wadowice, Poland. Mass was in the beautiful Basillica of the Presentation. fr. Steve preached on consecration to Blessed Mother

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Our Lady of Fatima—Day 4 Poland Pilgrimage 10:14

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fr. Steve in the group visited the national shrine of Fatima in Poland. A Shrine built an honor of John Paul II miraculous saving from being shot May 13, 1981

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Our Lady of Czestochowa—Poland Day 3 12:56

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Our Lady of Czestochowa—Jana Gora monastery. The historic image of our Blessed Mother. Scars! Show your scars

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Perseverance with Peter Herbeck 24:23

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Peter Herbeck joins Ralph to review some powerful scriptures, emphasizing the importance of persevering until the end.

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fr. jerzy popiełuszko—Poland Pilgrimage day 2 9:22

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Fr. Steve continues to lead 50 of his parishioners and today they went to the shrine of fr. jerzy popiełuszko who was martyred for the faith by the communists in 1984.

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St. Andrew Bobola—Poland Pilgrimage day 1 11:37

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St. Andrew Bobola—Poland Pilgrimage day 1 the patron saint of Poland and his story shared by Fr. Steve to the pilgrims on day one

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Episode 356: Creation Is On Tiptoe. Are We? 24:29

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Fr. John and Mary invite us to learn a lesson from the beauty and wonder of creation all around us as we await the real and glorious day of the King’s return. 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…

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Angels or Demons: Your Choice! 33:27

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This week, Ralph notes that the concepts of heaven and hell – or even God and the devil – can seem a bit abstract. Ralph takes another look at these realities based on an exploration of the company we will keep. Life with the beautiful angels will be beautiful; life with demons will be like a perpetual horror movie. But ultimately, hell is FAR from…

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"Purgatory is real"--Feast of All Souls Day. Commemoration of the souls of the faithful departed 14:29

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FatherSteve.net Fr. Steve read the convesation between Sister M. de L. C and a sister who had died and was in purgatory. Below is a link to the manuscript. https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?id=6253By Fr. Steve Mateja

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Episode 355: The Temple That Is You 29:16

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On this feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Fr. John and Mary explain what this feast is about, and then reflect on the readings assigned for this feast in general, before highlighting several key themes in Psalm 46. ========================== Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via em…

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Called to Sustain the Church for Generations w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Kevin Doyle 47:40

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When thousands of parishes are closing and fewer people identify with any faith, how can the Church not only survive—but thrive? In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz talks with Kevin Doyle, president of the Catholic Initiative, about a bold new approach to sustaining vibrant parishes and schools for generations to come. From restoring Detroi…

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"The Virgin Mary: is she Immaculate?"--OCIA teaching on the Virgin Mary and the Saints with Q and A 56:04

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Purgatory with Dominic Berardino 22:29

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Dominic Berardino, the president of Southern California Renewal Communities, joins Ralph to talk about the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory.

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"Don't set a smokescreen of sin!"--30th Sunday OT(C) 12:38

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The Ground Sinful old lady a smokescreenBy Fr. Steve Mateja

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Episode 354: I Will Be There That Day 25:19

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In this episode for All Souls Day, Fr. John invites Mary to share her experience of standing at the entrance of the valley of death, and what it was that gave her strength at that time. They then invite us to ask ourselves if we know the Good Shepherd, and what we’re going to do today to get ready for the day of our death. Connect with us and our c…

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Has the Hour of the Church Arrived? 22:57

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Two weeks ago, Ralph discussed Bishop Robert Barron’s reflections on Pope Francis’ papacy and what his legacy means for the Church moving forward. This week, Ralph offers ways to approach living in such times of uncertainty and disunity. Ralph particularly notes the profound reflections on participating more deeply in Christ’s passion, as found in …