Talks by topic

May be used for a separate pre-college course in late high school on thinking clearly through the inevitable challenges that will be faced in college and beyond.

Riccardo

Riccardo. College Challenges: Faith Under Attack (OLGC men, May 2009)

John Paul II. Fides et Ratio

Flannery O'Connor. Letter to a college student about faith (bottom of page)

Riccardo. Whatever Happened to Spring? (Tapping on Theology, Living as A Christian in a Post Christian World, Sept. 2006) (Alternate copy in Nov. 2006)

See first handout Living as a Christian and Bibliography

Riccardo. Moral Relativism: The Truth Will Set You Free (Tapping on Theology, Living as a Christian, Nov 2006) See handout Living as a Christian 2

See handout "Living as a Christian 2"

Riccardo. Freedom (Tapping on Theology, Living as A Christian, Nov. 2006)

Riccardo. It's Both a Privilege and a Challenge to Live as a Catholic in Today's Society (St. Andrew Church, Feb 2010)

Riccardo. VIDEO Finding True Freedom (The Choices We Face TV show)

Riccardo. Urgent Need: Men with the Courage to Let the Light Shine (POITD 2007 Men's Conference, April 2007)

Riccardo/Kensington Church. Da Vinci Code Video. Audio. Q&A. (June 2006)

Other

George Weigel. The Catholic Citizen in America Today (Riccardo podcasts, Dignity of Life series, Dec. 2009)

Kreeft. Voting as a Catholic (Audio from talk at OLGC) (At Sonitus Sanctus)

Mary Eberstadt. The Loser Letters (highly recommended by Fr. Riccardo for teens)

UNIT 2: GOD

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #9 - "The Father" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. God the Father (RCIA 2013-2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The Father (RCIA 2011-2012, Dec 2012)

Paul Vitz. Support from Psychology for the Fatherhood of God

Riccardo Father or Adversary (RCIA for Catholics, Oct 2007)

Riccardo. Father or Adversary (RCIA, Nov 2006)

Riccardo: Father or Adversary (POITD 2005 men's conference, April 2008)

Riccardo. God's Love (Life in the Spirit, August 2006)

Riccardo. The Prodigal Son and The Father VIDEO from To See Jesus

UNIT 3: CREATION

Riccardo. The Great Deceiver (No Greater Love, Dec. 2007)

UNIT 4: MAN (Nature of Man, Purpose of Life, Happiness, Evil, Suffering)

4A. Man, His Purpose, Happiness

Riccardo. Created to Know God (VIDEO) The Choices We Face

4B. Evil and Suffering

Riccardo. Redemptive Suffering (No Greater Love, Dec. 2007)

Riccardo. Redemptive Suffering – The Supreme Power of Prayer by Those Who Suffer (Cardinal Maida Institute, June 2008)

Riccardo. Unite Suffering to the Cross (VIDEO) The Choices We Face TV show

UNIT 5: JESUS

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #7 - "Liar, Lunatic, or Lord" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Who is Jesus (VIDEO) (RCIA, Sept 2013)

Riccardo. Jesus (RCIA 2011-2012, Dec 2012)

Riccardo. We Have Reason to Believe: An Apologetic for the Resurrection (May 2008)

Riccardo. Jesus, God or a Bad Man? (RCIA for Catholics, Oct. 2007)

Riccardo. Who is Jesus? (from 10/22/06) (RCIA, Nov 2006)

Riccardo. Knowing Christ Jesus (Based on Benedict XVI's book Jesus of Nazareth) (Order of Faith Malta Conference, March 2008)

Catechism of the Catholic Church par. 422-682

Recommended Books:

Historicity of Bible and Jesus

C.S. Lewis. Mere Christianity.

Luke Timothy Johnson. The Real Jesus : The Misguided Quest for the Historical Jesus and the Truth of the Traditional Gospels

Paul Barnett. Is the New Testament Reliable?

N. T. Wright. The Resurrection of the Son of God

Knowing Jesus

Bishop Fulton Sheen. Life of Christ

Romano Guardini. The Lord

Frank Sheed. To Know Christ Jesus

Pope Benedict XVI. Jesus of Nazareth, 3 volumes: Infancy Narratives, Baptism to Transfiguration, Holy Week

UNIT 6: HOLY SPIRIT

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #10 - "The Holy Spirit" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #11 - "Holy Spirit Part Two" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #6 - "The Holy Spirit" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The Holy Spirit (RCIA 2013-2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The Holy Spirit (RCIA 2011-2012, Dec 2012)

Riccardo. The Holy Spirit (RCIA for Catholics, Nov 2007)

Riccardo. Holy Spirit (RCIA, Nov 2006)

UNIT 7: HOLY CATHOLIC CHURCH

7A. The Church

Riccardo. The Church – The Body of Christ is Not an Image (RCIA, Nov 2006)

Riccardo. The Church (RCIA for Catholics, Dec 2007)

Riccardo. The Church (Catholicism 101, Sept 2006)

Catholicism 101 handout.

Riccardo. Abuse Scandal (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, April 2010)

Riccardo. Catholicism for Cradle Catholics The Choices We Face

Riccardo. Catholicism 101: Questions and Answers (general questions about Eucharist, Bible, and Church) (Sept 2006)

See Fr. Riccardo's Church Bibliography in his Articles and Bibliographies page

Riccardo. Reflections on the Pilgrimage to Poland (Jan 2011)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #11 - "What Only He Can Do" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO) In light of the chaos in the wake of 2016 presidential elections, the unity which only God can create in man.

7B. Authority

Riccardo. Remembrance of Pope John Paul II (May 2008)

Riccardo. Why Rome is Home for Catholics (Audio or Video) (Scavi tour, July 2006)

See Fr. Riccardo's John Paul II Bibliography, Articles and Bibliographies page

UNIT 8: THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS

Riccardo. True Forgiveness (No Greater Love, Dec 2007)

Riccardo. The Power of Forgiveness The Choices We Face TV interview. Audio. (April 2008) Video. (March 2008)

Mary and John Lockwood. Forgiveness (Riccardo podcasts, Dignity of Life Series, Jan 2010)

Riccardo. Sin VIDEO from To See Jesus

UNIT 9: THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY

Riccardo. Death Has No Victory VIDEO from The Choices We Face TV show.

Patricia McDonald: Life is Christ, Death is Gain: A Journey into the Arms of Christ (Riccardo podcasts, Dignity of Life series, Nov 2008)

Riccardo and Paddy Lynch. Grief and Hope – Staying in Touch With Our Beloved

Riccardo. Homily from Memorial Mass for Prenatal and Stillborn Loss (Homily, Nov 2011)

UNIT 10: LIFE EVERLASTING

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #15 - "Four Last Things" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #12 - "The Four Last Things" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Four Last Things (RCIA 2011-2012, Jan 2013)

Riccardo. Four Last Things (RCIA, May 2007)

Fr. Riccardo’s recommended reading

DeStefano. Travel Guide to Heaven. (book)

C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory (read online)

C.S. Lewis. The Great Divorce (book)

Dante. Divine Comedy. (Read online with commentary and illustrations, etc at the Princeton Dante Project.)

Riccardo. Homily on Hell (Dec 23, 2012)

Riccardo. Reflections on Hell

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PART II: HOW DO CATHOLICS LIVE?

MORALITY

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO MORALITY

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #16 - "The Moral Life" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #23 - "The Moral Life Part One" (RCIA 2016-2017)

Riccardo. Why Be Good? (RCIA 2011-2012, Jan 2013)

Riccardo Why Be Good? I (RCIA podcast from 0:00 to 1:12:00) (RCIA, Jan 2007)

Riccardo. Vices vs. Virtues (Family of Faith, Nov. 2007)

Riccardo. Discovering the Ten Commandments (VIDEO) The Choices We Face TV show

UNIT 2: THE FIRST THREE COMMANDMENTS

2A. First Commandment

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #17 - "First Two Commandments" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The First Three Commandments (RCIA 2013-2014, January 2013) (VIDEO)

Riccardo Why Be Good? I (RCIA podcast from 1:12:00-end) (RCIA, Jan 2007)

Riccardo Why Be Good? II (RCIA podcast from 0:00-0:3:26) (RCIA, Jan 2007)

2B. Second Commandment

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #17 - "First Two Commandments" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The First Three Commandments (RCIA 2013-2014, January 2013) (VIDEO)

Riccardo Why Be Good? II (RCIA podcast from 3:30-23:30) (RCIA, Jan 2007)

2C. Third Commandment

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #18 - Third Commandment: Feast of Freedom (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. RCIA Week 12 – The First Three Commandments (RCIA 2013-2014, January 2013) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Commandment 3: Whose Day Is It Anyway? (Ten Commandments, May 2008)

Riccardo Why Be Good? II (RCIA podcast from 26:44-end) (RCIA, Jan 2007)

Riccardo. Taking Back Sundays: Keeping the Lord's Day (Faith and Family, Nov 2009)

UNIT 3: THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #20 - "Fourth Commandment" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. RCIA Week 13 - Fourth Commandment (RCIA 2013-2014, January 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Commandment 4: Whatever Happened to Honor and Respect? (Ten Commandments, May 2008)

UNIT 4: THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

Riccardo. 5^th and 6^th Commandments (0:00-53:44) (RCIA, Feb 2007)

See Morality Bonus Unit below

UNIT 5: THE SIXTH AND NINTH COMMANDMENTS

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #25 - "The Commandments & Sexual Morality" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Human Sexuality (RCIA 2013-2014, February 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Commandments 6 & 9 Cosmo, Maxim, or the Catholic Church? (Commandments (Older talks), May 2008)

Riccardo. 5^th and 6^th Commandments (53:34- end) (RCIA, Feb 2007)

See Morality Bonus Unit below

UNIT 6: THE SEVENTH AND TENTH COMMANDMENTS

Riccardo. Ten Commandments 7 & 10 Striving for Contentment With What We Have? (Commandments, May 2008)

UNIT 7: THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT

Riccardo. Commandment 8 From The Same Mouth Comes Blessing and Cursing (Ten Commandments, May 2008)

MORALITY BONUS UNIT: THE DIGNITY OF LIFE

INTRODUCTION

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #9 - "Every Human Life" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The Dignity of the Human Person (RCIA 2013-2014, November 2013) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Inviolable Dignity of the Human Person (RCIA 2011-2012, Dec 2012)

Riccardo. Dignity of the Human Person (RCIA, Dec 2006)

Riccardo. Human Dignity Bibliography in his Articles and Bibliographies page

Riccardo. Marriage and Sexuality Bibliography in his Articles and Bibliographies page

RESPECT FOR LIFE

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #9 - "Every Human Life" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Inviolable Dignity of the Human Person (RCIA for Catholics, Nov 2007)

Riccardo. The Most Urgent Crisis of Our Day (Dignity of Life Series, Sept 2008)

Robert George: Conscience, Justice, and Human Life (Riccardo podcasts, Dignity of Life Series, Oct 2009)

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY

Riccardo. Theology of the Body (an 11 part series) (Session 1 notes; session not recorded) See handouts in Handouts on Fr. Riccardo's Articles and Bibliographies page at OLGC web site

Riccardo. Theology of the Body (a four part series from 2004 & 2005) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 (February 2008)

Riccardo. Retreat Teachings on the Theology of the Body (Cardinal Maida Institute Retreat, June 2008)

Riccardo. A Priest's Perspective on Couples Responses to the Theology of the Body (Clergy address, June 2008)

Riccado. Art: The Theology of the Body (paper)

Sr. Helena Burns. Theology of the Body and Women A 5-part series Sr. Helena gave in Toronto that she wished to post on the OLGC site.

WOMEN

Riccardo and Teresa Tomeo. Authentic Catholic Feminity (Women's Evening of Reflection, Nov 2009)

Riccardo Prophetic Vocations of Women: The Urgent Need for Authentic Feminism (RCIA for Catholics, May 2008)

Riccardo. ENDOW Facilitator Training (Oct 2006)

ENDOW Catholic study programs for women, teens, and middle school girls. Aims to educate women toward a deeper, more profound understanding of their God-given dignity and vocation as women.

MEN

Riccardo. Meeting Him for the First Time and All Over Again (POITD 2003 Men's Conference, Mar. 2008)

Riccardo. Running the Race With Persistence (POITD 2004 men's conference, April 2008)

Riccard: "Father or Adversary" (POITD 2005 men's conference, April 2008)

Riccardo. What Will I Hear on that Day (POITD 2006 men's conference, April 2008)

Riccardo. Urgent Need: Men with the Courage to Let the Light Shine (POITD 2007 Men's Conference, April 2007)

Riccardo. Gripping the Plow with Both Hands (POITD 2008 Men's Conference, May 2008, doesn't always show in search)

Riccardo. "Sacrament of the Eucharist" (POITD 2009 men's conference, Feb 2009)

Riccardo. "The Cure for Salvation Disfunction" (MI Catholic Men's Conference, Sept 2010)

Riccardo. The Man God Uses (From a men's leadership conference, at CatholicMenToday.org)

Riccardo. Male Friendship (May 2007)

Riccardo. What Makes Slaves from Kings – Courage (Braveheart Men, Feb 2010)

Riccardo. Fatherhood (men's gathering, July 2006)

Riccardo. Confession: A Fireside Chat with the Lord VIDEO AUDIO (Worchester Men's Conference, May 2008)

Riccardo. "Prayer: Quality Time with Your Father" (Bravehearts men, Feb 2008)

Riccardo. Tirelessly Running the Race (Dropping your nets as intentional disciples) (Archdiocese of Detroit Men’s Event) (March 2013)

St. Crispin Day Speech from Henry V with Kenneth Branagh. (One of Fr. Riccardo's favorite movie scenes, noted in men's talks)

Saving Private Ryan Beginning, especially 2:15-3:17; End of war scenes, especially 6:50-7:25; Closing (One of Fr. Riccardo's favorite movies; these scenes mentioned in several talks)

FAMILY

Riccardo. Spiritual Life of a Family (Heart to Heart Women, Feb 2007)

Riccardo. Fatherhood (men's gathering, July 2006)

Riccardo. Family Retreat Day (St. John's Retreat Center, June 2008)

Riccardo. Catholic Schools (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Feb 2010)

Riccardo. Mary, Monica, and My Mother (Detroit Central Catholic Mother's Club, May 2010)

MARRIAGE

Riccardo. Theology of the Body – Premarriage Talk (Oct 2006)

Riccardo. Spirituality of Marriage I (Dec. 2006)

Riccardo. Marriage: God's Love Made Visible (Jan 2007)

Riccardo. Spirituality of Marriage II (Jan 2007)

Riccardo. The Mutual Subordination of Husband and Wife (Lengthy scholarly work)

Riccardo. The Four Goods of Marriage: Do You Know What You Have Gotten Into? (Family of Faith, May 2008)

Riccardo. What Some Wives Want Their Husbands to Know (June 2008)

Riccardo. Overview and Genesis 1 (Bible Study for Couples, June 2008, doesn't show up on searches)

Riccardo. Genesis 2 (Bible Study for Couples, June 2008, doesn't show up on searches)

Riccardo. Understanding Marriage in the Prophetic and Wisdom Tradition (Bible Study for Couples, June 2008)

Riccardo and Ken Castel. Marriage (5/31/12) Kresta in the Afternoon in Ave Maria Radio Archives

Riccardo. Biblical Vision of Marriage. 5 part series. (January 2015)

SEXUALITY

Miriam Grossman. You're Teaching My Child What? (Riccardo podcasts, Dignity of Life series, Sept. 2010)

Riccardo. OLGC School – Human Sexuality Presentation (April 2010)

Janet Smith: Homosexuality: Why Not? (Riccardo podcasts, Dignity of Life series, May 2009)

Riccardo. “Homosexuality: A Pastoral Response to a Critical Issue for Adolescents” (CD purchase)

OLGC series of homilies on sexuality

Riccardo. Introduction. April 21, 2013

Mateja. Introduction. April 21, 2013

Riccardo. Pornography. April 27, 2013

Riccardo. Temperance. May 5, 2013

Mateja. Parental Vigilance. May 5, 2013

Riccardo. Homosexuality. May 18, 2013

RELATIONSHIPS

Riccardo. Relationships – Chastity (Theology on Tap, Feb 2007)

Riccardo. Relationships – Forgiveness (Theology on Tap, March 2007)

Riccardo. Relationships – Friendship (Theology on Tap, March 2007)

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PART III: HOW DO CATHOLICS WORSHIP?

MASS, SACRAMENTS, AND PRAYER

THE MASS

UNIT 1: THE MASS

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #5 - "The Mass and More" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #4 - "The Mass" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #13 - "The Liturgical Year" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. RCIA Week 10 – The Liturgical Calendar and Special Q&A (RCIA 2013-2014, 2013) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. The Mass Explained (10/15/06) (RCIA, Nov. 2006)

Riccardo What Happens at Mass (RCIA for Catholics, May 2008)

See Fr. Riccardo's Mass Bibliography in his Articles and Bibliographies page

Riccardo The Mass Do This in Remembrance of Me (Parish Mission, March 2011)

Matt Maher Alive Again Story behind song (song used on Sunday evening)

See Handouts at Fr. Riccardo bibliography page.

Riccardo Spirit of the Liturgy 1-4 (July 2008) See handouts.

Riccardo True Magnificence of the Mass (ONLINE VIDEO at OLGC web site)

Riccardo. Sunday Mass...Wake Up! (May 2008)

Riccardo. This is the New and Everlasting Convenant (No Greater Love, Dec 2007)

Riccardo. Series on Prayer – Session 3 (Oct 2012) (focuses on the Mass)

Supplements highly recommended by Fr. Riccardo:

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll. The Mass: Supreme Encounter with God in Jesus. Audio. Video. (Parish Mission, February 2018)

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll – What Happens at Mass (book) (Fr. Riccardo highly recommends)

Magnificence of the Mass Series

Riccardo. Introduction. (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. True Magnificence. Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. Prepare for Sunday. (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. Graces Received at Mass (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. The Mass as a Sacrifice. (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. The Significance of the Mass. (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. The Mass Renewed. (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

Riccardo. The Revised Roman Missal. (VIDEO) Magnificence of the Mass series, 2011)

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SACRAMENTS

UNIT 2: INTRODUCTION TO THE SACRAMENTS

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #15 - "The Sacraments" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo Sacraments: What Difference Do They Really Make? (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Jan. 2009)

Riccardo. Overview of Lent & Introduction to the Sacraments (start around 50 min) (RCIA, Feb 2007)

Riccardo and Suhy. RCIA Weeks 15 & 16 – The Sacraments (RCIA 2013-2014, January 2014) (VIDEO)

See Saving Private Ryan Beginning, especially 2:15-3:17;End of war scenes, especially 6:50-7:25; Closing

UNIT 3: BAPTISM

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #18 - "Baptism" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Sacraments: Baptism (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Jan. 2009) Handout.

Riccardo. Baptism (RCIA, Feb 2007)

Riccardo. Easter Vigil Reflection (RCIA, April 2007)

UNIT 4: CONFIRMATION

Riccardo. Sacraments: Confirmation (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Mar. 2009) Handout.

UNIT 5: THE EUCHARIST

Riccardo. The Eucharist (RCIA 2013-2014, February 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo Sacraments: The Eucharist (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Oct 2009) Handout.

Steve Ray: Defending the Eucharist (Riccardo's podcasts, June 2008)

Riccardo Homily 7/31/11 Miracle of the Eucharist (Homilies, Aug 2011)

Riccardo. The Eucharist (Catholicism 101, Sept 2006) See Eucharist handout.

Riccardo. Adoremus: Come Let Us Adore Him (Dec 2006)

Riccardo. Sacrament of the Eucharist (POITD 2009 men's conference, Feb 2009)

See this syllabus Part III, Unit 1, The Mass

UNIT 6: SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION

Riccardo. Confession (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Feb. 2009)

See Handouts at Fr. Riccardo bibliography page.

Riccardo. Confession (No Greater Love, Dec 2007)

Riccardo. Reconciliation (RCIA, March 2007)

Riccardo. I Will Arise and Go to My Father: Confession (July 2006)

Riccardo. Confession: A Fireside Chat with the Lord VIDEO AUDIO (Worchester Men's Conference, May 2008)

Riccardo. Meeting Him for the First Time and All Over Again (POITD 2003 Men's Conference, Mar. 2008)

UNIT 7: MATRIMONY

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #20 - "Marriage" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Marriage and the Four Goods of Marriage (RCIA, May 2007) (Abbreviated version at Feb 2008)

“Instruction on the Day of Marriage and Exhortation before Marriage” Rite of Christian Marriage – 1962 Rituale Romanum. Fr. Riccardo reads second half, “Exhortation Before Marriage”

Riccardo. Sacraments: Marriage (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Oct 2009)

Riccardo. Biblical Vision of Marriage. 5 part series. (January 2015)

See this syllabus, Part II, Morality Bonus Unit

UNIT 8: HOLY ORDERS

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #21 - "The Priesthood" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. On Reserving the Ministerial Priesthood to Men Alone (Lengthy heavily-footnoted scholarly work)

UNIT 9: ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Riccardo. Anointing of the Sick (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Feb 2009) Handout.

See Handouts at Fr. Riccardo bibliography page.

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PRAYER

UNIT 10. PRAYER OVERVIEW

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #10 - "Prayer" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Series on Prayer: Session 1 (YOF, Oct 2012)

Riccardo. Series on Prayer – Session 2 (YOF, Oct 2012)

Riccardo. Series on Prayer – Session 3 (YOF, Oct 2012)

Riccardo. I Thirst. (Prayer series, July 2006)

Riccardo Why Does God Say 'No' (Prayer Series, July 2006)

Riccardo. Prayer, the One Thing Necessary (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Oct 2008) Handout.

Riccardo. Prayer: Quality Time with Your Father (Bravehearts men, Feb 2008)

See Fr. Riccardo's Prayer Bibliography in his Articles and Bibliographies page

Frank Sheed, To Know Christ Jesus (Highly recommended by Fr. Riccardo)

UNIT 11. PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE

Riccardo Lectio Divina (Prayer series, July 2006)

See Handout 1 and 2 Prayer

Riccardo Praying with Scripture (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Oct 2008) Handout.

Riccardo. Quick Journey Through the Bible series . Podcasts.

Fr. Riccardo gives talks to accompany an 8-part study using Jeff Cavins' A Quick Journey Through the Bible, a series that overviews the entire narrative of the Bible. (This study program has revised and replaced by Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. )

Riccardo. How to Read the Bible as a Catholic Bibliography in his Handouts page

UNIT 12. PRAYING THE LORD'S PRAYER

Riccardo The Lord's Prayer (Prayer Series, July 2006 )

UNIT 13. PRAYING WITH MARY

Riccardo Praying with Our Lady (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Oct 2008)

Riccardo. Mary the Mother of God (not Fr. Riccardo) (RCIA, Jan 2007)

Riccardo. Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Loyola, Santiago de Compostela, and Fatima (video) (Catholicism for Cradle Catholics, Nov 2008)

Riccardo. The Holy Rosary: An Apologetic Reflection

Riccardo. Rosary: Overview of the Joyful Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: Overview of the Luminous Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: Overview of the Sorrowful Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: The Sorrowful Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: Overview of the Glorious Mysteries

Riccardo. Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries

Fatima Conference. (AUDIO) (October 2017) Two homilies and one talk by Fr. Riccardo plus various speakers. Program.

BONUS RESOURCES: LIVING IN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AS AN INTENTIONAL DISCIPLE

(not organized for outline)

REROUTING: FINDING THE WAY HOME Podcasts; Video playlist; OLGC Rerouting page (videos of homilies and "Dive-Deeper" sessions, supplemental resources) (2017)

14 week series of homilies and "Dive-Deeper" sessions that looks at the God's loving plan for us, and call for a response of intentional discipleship from us.

ALPHA 201 (Playlist) (VIDEO) (Also see podcasts)

Riccardo. Week 1: What is the Purpose of Life (Alpha 201, January 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 2: How Forgiveness Sets Us Free (Alpha 201, January 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 3: Fear, Anxiety, and Christian Live (Alpha 201, January 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 4. On Suffering and Christian Life (Alpha 201, February 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 5. Greed (Alpha 201, February 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 6: Surrender (Alpha 201, February 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 7: Worship (Alpha 201, February 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Week 8: Love (Alpha 201, March 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Alpha: What Do I Do With the Rest of My Life? (May 2014) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Knowing God, not Just Knowing About Him (Kensington Church, 5/28/11) Audio, Full ScreenVideo

Riccardo. Hope (RCIA for Catholics, Dec 2007)

Riccardo. Trusting the Lord (No Greater Love, Dec 2007)

Riccardo. What Is God's Will For My Life? (May 2008)

Riccardo. Created to Know God VIDEO from The Choices We Face TV show.

Riccardo. Finding True Freedom VIDEO from The Choices We Face TV show.

Riccardo. All That I Have is Yours Day 1. Day 2. Day 3. (Parish Mission, March 2007)

Riccardo. What Makes Slaves from Kings – Courage (Braveheart Men, Feb 2010)

Riccardo. The Cure for Salvation Disfunction (MI Catholic Men's Conference, Sept 2010)

Riccardo. Sense and Sensibility. (May 2008, hard to find in search) Beauty and art.

Riccardo. What Does It Mean to be a Christian? Making the Most Out of Lent (RCIA for Catholics, Feb 2008)

Riccardo. Lord, I Believe, Help My Unbelief (or “Drop Your Nets”) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday (Parish Mission 2013)

Riccardo. Tirelessly Running the Race (Dropping your nets as intentional disciples) (Archdiocese of Detroit Men’s Event) (March 2013)

Riccardo. Discipleship: Mission (VIDEO) Talk to i.d. 916 young adults, May 2, 2013

Riccardo. The Heart of Discipleship (VIDEO) The Choices We Face TV show

Riccardo. The True Gift is Christ. (VIDEO) The Choices We Face TV show

Riccardo. Encountering Jesus. (VIDEO) The Choices We Face TV show

John Wood. Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives (a parish mission) Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. (July 2014)

Fr. Patrick Winslow. Charisms in the Missionary Church. Podcast; video. (September 2016)

Riccardo. Discipleship Groups: Sermon on the Mount Series video playlist. Fr. Riccardo speaks to members of OLGC's discipleship groups about the Sermon on the Mount so as to help them grow in union with the heart and mind of Christ. (VIDEO) (Fall 2016)

Riccardo. Discipleship Foundational Series video playlist. (Fall 2016)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #6 - "Belief and Discipleship" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

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PART IV: WHY BE CATHOLIC?

DIALOGUE WITH PROTESTANTS

Riccardo (and Andrews). Common Ground: What Protestants and Catholics can Learn From One Another. (DVD) View to see how respectful dialogue works. VIDEO Part 1,Part 2, Part 3; Audio (June 2006 podcast)

Riccardo. That All May Be One - Q& A (Reformation Conference, Feb 2007)

NON CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS

Riccardo. What About Them: Are They Going to Heaven, Too? (YOF, Nov. 2012) Based on Nostre Aetate , a declaration from the documents of Vatican Council II on The Relation of the Church to Non Christian Religions.

SO WHY BE CATHOLIC?

Riccardo. Why Be Catholic? (Family of Faith Meeting, May 2007) Handout.

Riccardo. Why Be Catholic? (RCIA for Catholics, Oct 2007)

Riccardo. What it Means to be Catholic (Homily, July 15, 2007)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #1 - "Why Be Catholic?" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO)

EVANGELIZATION

Riccardo. Parish Mission 2010: Turning Up the Flame (Evangelization) Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. (Parish Mission, March 2010)

Riccardo. Orthodox is Not Enough On Catholic Answers Live.

Riccardo. A Proposal for Our Lady of Good Counsel Being a prophet, evangelization. (Jan 2010)

Our Lady of Good Counsel Evangelization Webpage

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MISC

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #12 - "Q&A" (RCIA 2017-2018) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Becoming Catholic (RCIA) #11 - "What Only He Can Do" (RCIA 2016-2017) (VIDEO) In light of the chaos in the wake of 2016 presidential elections, the unity which only God can create in man.

Riccardo. Catechesis and Kerygma. Workshop for Catechists. (Sept 2018) Evangelization comes before catechesis.

Riccardo. RCIA Week 3 – Catholic Q &A (RCIA 2013-2014, 2013) (VIDEO)

Riccardo. Open Q & A (Tapping on Theology, Jan 2007)

Riccardo. Questions and Answers (RCIA 2011-2012, Jan 2013)

"Fr. Riccardo's List of 100+ Books to Read"

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