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You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

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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. If you are blessed by our podcast, and wish to support us, please click https://www.actsxxix.org/give© 2026 ACTS XXIX Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Episode 379: A Word For Discouraged Disciples

    Episode 379: A Word For Discouraged Disciples
    Apr 20 2026

    Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on appearances of the Risen Jesus to disciples. Today, they look at Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus — could these people be members of His family?!

    Pope Francis's address to the Bishops of Brazil in 2013

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    40 mins
  • Episode 378: One Word That Changed Everything

    Episode 378: One Word That Changed Everything
    Apr 13 2026

    Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on select appearances of the Risen Jesus to disciples. Today, they pray with the appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene, a woman who had been mightily freed by His power and mercy, and was sent as “the apostle to the apostles.”

    Books mentioned: Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala, Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love

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    42 mins
  • Episode 377: She Had to Have Been First!

    Episode 377: She Had to Have Been First!
    Apr 6 2026
    Fr. John and Mary begin a series on various appearances of the Risen Jesus for the Easter season. On this Easter Monday, they consider the person many saints reasoned was the first to whom Jesus showed Himself alive: His mother.

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What a beautiful depiction summary of the life of Mary. Thank you Fr Ricardo for all that you do.

beautiful depiction

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This podcast has helped me in my spiritual life especially unpacking the Old Testament reading. It helps me go to Mass with the right mindset and a sincere disposition to receive all the graces available to me at Mass. Thank you so much.

Life changing.

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