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Discover: Rescue Project (DO NOT DELETE)

Simply put, an experience of the gospel surrounded by food, conversation and prayer. The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. This experience is imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment.

The Series

Get equipped to Run Rescue. Learn more at RescueProject.us/Run

Q&A - Prayer Ministry

Looking to get equipped to run Rescue? Enjoy our two seasons:
- Running Rescue: Our equipping videos produced with 4PM Media.
- Launch Livestreams: Recordings of our weekly launch accompaniment.

For even more equipping resources, go to our website: https://RescueProject.us/

Running Rescue

Chapter Six delves into the many ways a person’s life can be changed right now because of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

“Let no one fear death, for the Death of our Savior has set us free. He has destroyed it by enduring it. He destroyed Hades when He descended into it. He put it into an uproar even as it tasted of His flesh. Isaiah foretold this when he said, ‘You, O Hell, have been troubled by encountering Him below.’ Hell was in an uproar because it was done away with. It was in an uproar because it is mocked. It was in an uproar, for it is destroyed. It is in an uproar, for it is annihilated. It is in an uproar, for it is now made captive. Hell took a body, and discovered God. It took earth, and encountered Heaven. It took what it saw, and was overcome by what it did not see. O death, where is thy sting? O Hades, where is thy victory?” – St. John Chrysostom

Created. Captured. Rescued. Response.
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Ch 6 - What difference does it make?

We are called to rescue, renew and transform the human family into the family of God. We are surrounded with such a great cloud of witnesses to inspire, encourage and strengthen us on the journey.

The Jesus Conference

The Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session for this week was a period of Eucharistic Adoration. This is a podcast of Fr. Riccardo's opening remarks.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 710: March 15, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 9

Fr. Riccardo discusses the power of witness in this Wednesday evening Rerouting Deeper Dive session. Fr. John looks at the people who had a transformative influence on his life, particularly the saints and martyrs who gave their lives in witness to the faith. A videotaped recording of Fr. John's talk may be viewed on the <a href="http://www.olgcparish.net/rerouting" rel="nofollow noopener">parish website</a>. &nbsp;<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 714: March 29, 2017-Rerouting Deeper Dive Session 11

During the 2011-2012 instructional season, several Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) sessions at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church were recorded by Mr. Henry Root of Revelant Redundancy Recordings. &nbsp;These recordings will be published here for archival and educational purposes.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 451: RCIA Session 7-Scripture and Tradition

On the weekend of October 17 &amp; 18, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book&nbsp;Unbound. The conference was led by John Kazanjian from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.renewalministries.net/?module=Missions&amp;event=Coordinator&amp;coordID=27" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Renewal Ministries</a>, with assistance from Deacon Bob Ervin. Audio from the conference will be posted in five parts. This is session 3.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 559: Unbound Conference-Session 3

On the weekend of October 17 &amp; 18, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book Unbound. The conference was led by John Kazanjian from <a href="http://www.renewalministries.net/?module=Missions&amp;event=Coordinator&amp;coordID=27" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Renewal Ministries</a>, with assistance from Deacon Bob Ervin. Audio from the conference will be posted in five parts. This is session 1.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 557: Unbound Conference-Session 1

In this sixth&nbsp;talk of the Alpha 201 series, Fr. Riccardo&nbsp;talks&nbsp;about the theme of surrender in Scripture and in the life of somebody who lives a life of discipleship.&nbsp;The Alpha 201 series was videotaped, and may be viewed on the Our Lady of Good Counsel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/OLGCPlymouth/playlists" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Channel</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 600: Alpha 201 Session 6-Surrender

On Wednesday's during Lent, Fr. Riccardo is leading a scripture study to help participants experience the Word of God in a whole new way. Fr. John leads a reflection on the upcoming gospel reading during a Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. Deacon Vince Small&nbsp;leads this session.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 607: April 1, 2015-Lectio Divina

The annual parish mission is being held from February 26th to February 29th. &nbsp;Fr. Michael Fones, O.P., is leading this year's mission titled&nbsp;Put Out Into the Deep. &nbsp;This podcast is from the Tuesday night session.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 404: Parish Mission 2012-Tuesday Night Session

In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass, Fr. Riccardo discusses what comes next. As the parish concludes the fourteen week long Rerouting series, Fr. John tells the congregation that Jesus has risen and there is work to do. Fr. John offers several concrete suggestions for&nbsp;ways that we can live our lives in a manner&nbsp;that makes God tangible to each other and to all who meet us.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 719: April 15, 2017-Easter Vigil Mass-Rerouting Homily 14

While reflecting on the scripture readings of this day (WIS 18:6-9; HEB 11:1-2, 8-19; and LK 12:32-48), Fr. Riccardo tells the congregation that faith is a gift from God that enables us to know things that we otherwise cannot know. Fr. John discusses the adversary who tries to keep us from our destiny, and proposes the recitation of the <a title="St. Michael Prayer" href="https://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/michael.htm" rel="nofollow noopener">Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel</a>&nbsp;at the end of each Mass.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 681: August 7, 2016-5 PM Mass at OLGC

On the weekend of&nbsp;November 6 &amp; 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book&nbsp;Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.renewalministries.net/?module=Missions&amp;event=Coordinator&amp;coordID=27" rel="nofollow noopener">Renewal Ministries</a>. Audio from the conference will be posted in&nbsp;eight&nbsp;parts. This is session 5-Don't Drink the Poison: Forgiveness, the Second Key to Freedom (with testimony from Nancy DeBacker and Marion Hornacek).<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 644: Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 5

In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Fr. John Riccardo tells the congregants that God is acting in a preeminent&nbsp;way at the Vigil Mass. While addressing the congregants about to be baptized during the Vigil Mass, Fr. John remarks that through the waters of Baptism, we are transferred to the kingdom of God's beloved Son. He also tells those being confirmed and those already confirmed that they are sharers in the mission of Jesus Christ and are tasked to bring others to Him. When confronting evil and suffering in the world, Fr. John encourages the proclamation of the gospel to bring God's children back to Him. &nbsp;<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 766: Easter Vigil Mass Homily

Fr. John continues to reflect on the Bread of Life Discourse&nbsp;(Jn 6:22-59) in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. &nbsp;Fr. John remarks that the path to eternal life comes from, "entering into a relationship with Him who is life, who is love, who can't die." &nbsp;Fr. John invites the congregation to come to know God through weekly participation in Eucharistic Adoration.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 427: August 11, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

The 2016 Parish Mission titled Today Salvation Has Come to This House&nbsp;continued with this talk by Fr. Riccardo. Fr. John&nbsp;asks, "What is your deepest desire for your children or for your grandchildren?"<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 663: Parish Mission-Session 2

Fr. Riccardo looks at the gospel account of St. Matthew (MT 28:1-10) of the women at Jesus' tomb and focuses on four words (don't, come, go, and tell) from the exchange between the angel of the Lord and Mary Magdelene and Mary, the mother of James. Fr. John encourages the congregation to go and tell others the good news of the gospel by&nbsp;living lives that allow the light of Christ to shine.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 539: April 19, 2014-Easter Vigil Mass

Does God have a plan? While considering the scripture readings (Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; and Jn 6:24-35) of this day, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God does have a plan for our lives and wants to feed us on our pilgrimage. Fr. John encourages the congregants to come to Sunday Mass regularly, and to attend Mass during the week. He invites all of us to be daily present in front of a crucifix to be reminded of all that God has done for us, to be daily present in His word, and to spend time each week in front of the Lord in the Eucharist.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 426: August 4, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

On Wednesday's during Lent, Fr. Riccardo is leading a scripture study to help participants experience the Word of God in a whole new way. Fr. John leads a reflection on the upcoming gospel reading during a Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction. Deacon Jonathan Fasnacht leads this session.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 603: March 18, 2015-Lectio Divina

Fr. Riccardo introduces and welcomes Monsignor John Baptist Ssebayigga from our sister parish of St. Kizito in Kampala, Uganda. Monsignor John discusses the parish of St. Kizito and the history of the relationship between St. Kizito and Our Lady of Good Counsel. The parish community of Our Lady of Good Counsel extends a warm welcome to Monsignor John on the occasion of his visit.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 437: October 6, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

On the weekend of&nbsp;November 6 &amp; 7, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted an Unbound Conference. Attendees learned and experienced the Unbound model of prayer using the five keys (repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, taking authority, and blessing) taught by Neal Lozano in this book&nbsp;Unbound. The conference was led by John and Michelle Kazanjian from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.renewalministries.net/?module=Missions&amp;event=Coordinator&amp;coordID=27" rel="nofollow noopener">Renewal Ministries</a>. Audio from the conference will be posted in&nbsp;eight&nbsp;parts. This is session 4-In and Out: Renunciation and Authority, The Third and Fourth Keys to Freedom.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 643: Unbound Conference-November 2015-Session 4

Deacon Don Leach returns to Our Lady of Good Counsel this weekend to update the parish on the bridging relationship between OLGC and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stalsdetroit.com/" title="St. Aloysius website" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">St. Aloysius</a> parish in Detroit.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 507: August 3, 2013-4 PM Mass at OLGC

On the weekend of August 17 and 18, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church welcomed Fr. Tom Hagan, O.S.F.S of Hands Together. Fr. Hagan preached at all Masses about his missionary work with the poor in the Cite Soleil slum in Haiti. You can learn more about Fr. Tom and Hands Together by visiting the <a href="http://www.handstogether.org/" title="Hands Together website" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a> for the organization.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 512: August 17, 2013-4 PM Mass at OLGC

Fr. John Riccardo discusses some important events from his mother's life and the importance of absolution while beginning to breakdown Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral letter <a href="http://www.unleashthegospel.org" rel="nofollow noopener">Unleash the Gospel</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 733: September 3, 2017-Noon Mass at OLGC

Fr. Riccardo is facilitating an 8 week long Bible study using Jeff Cavins&nbsp;A Quick Journey Through the Bible&nbsp;series. This parish wide Bible study uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from&nbsp;<a href="http://ascensionpress.com/t/category/study-programs/catholic-bible-study/adult-bible-study/quick-journey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ascension Press</a>&nbsp;in DVD format. Participants also received the student pack, available from the same source. Fr. John will introduce each study session with opening remarks, and followup with closing remarks at&nbsp;the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains&nbsp;Fr. John's commentary, with a break at about the 6:15 minute mark for the Jeff Cavins video.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 555: A Quick Journey Through the Bible-Session 2

Fr. John Riccardo continues to breakdown Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral letter <a href="http://www.unleashthegospel.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Unleash the Gospel</a>&nbsp;in this homily from the 10 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John describes how a chance encounter with a gentleman on a golf course led to a life-changing encounter with Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. John remarks that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who goes looking for His lost sheep so that he may bring us back and save us from our pasts.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 734: October 1, 2017-10 AM Mass at OLGC

The 2016 Parish Mission titled Today Salvation Has Come to This House opened with this talk by&nbsp;Fr. Riccardo.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 662: Parish Mission-Session 1

In this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo remarks that, "The crisis in the church today is a lack of knowledge of the risen, living Jesus." &nbsp;While addressing the congregation, including a group of 56 people about to enter the church, Fr. John reminds them that they must be conformed to Jesus and that all are sent out to evangelize by telling others about Him.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 493: March 30, 2013-Easter Vigil Mass at OLGC

Fr. Riccardo discusses the new Roman Missal in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. &nbsp;Fr. John remarks that the changes in the new translation of the prayers used at Mass provide us an opportunity for a renewal of our faith and provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the mystery of the Mass.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 384: October 30, 2011-10 AM Mass at OLGC

In this homily for the&nbsp;Feast of Pentecost,&nbsp;Fr. Riccardo looks at the role of the Holy Spirit in helping us fulfill the mission of our parish. Fr. John reflects on the lives of St. Peter and on that of Brian Hill as he takes a look at what each of us can do through an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 614: May 23, 2014-4 PM Mass at OLGC

While considering the gospel account from St. Mark (MK 7:31-37) of Jesus healing a deaf man, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of silence in our lives. Fr. John proposes &nbsp;that the congregants spend some time each week before the exposed Blessed Sacrament&nbsp;in the Day Chapel to grow in their relationship with Christ.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 627: September 5, 2015-4 PM Mass at OLGC

Fr. Riccardo reflects on the events that happened in the parish during the past week, and in a particular way on events that occurred during the Life Teen retreat that ended earlier in the day. &nbsp;This podcast contains Fr. John's Mass homily, and concludes with the personal testimony of a teen-aged member of the parish Life Teen group.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 486: March 3, 2013-5 PM Mass at OLGC

Father Riccardo asks the congregation, "What are we doing with the investment that God has made in us?" While reflecting on the readings of this day (Is 5:1-7, Phil 4:6-9, and Mt 21:33-43) and on the Sacrament of Confirmation being celebrated this afternoon at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. John encourages the congregation to pray for our confirmandi and ask the Holy Spirit to descend in power upon them for the purpose of bearing fruit in their lives.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 382: October 2, 2011-10 AM Mass at OLGC

Fr. Riccardo discusses the mutual subordination of husband and wife while reflecting on the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians (Eph 5:21-32) from today's second reading. &nbsp;Fr. John reminds the congregation that marriage is a sacrament of service, and that husbands and wives will find fulfillment in their selfless service of each other. &nbsp;Fr. John's dissertation referenced in this homily is available <a href="http://www.olgcparish.net/resources/Files/frjohn/articles/themutualsubordinationofhusbandandwife.pdf" title="The Mutual Subordination of Husband and Wife" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 430: August 25, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

In this seventh&nbsp;talk of the Alpha 201 series, Fr. Riccardo&nbsp;talks&nbsp;about the acts of praise and worship in the life of intentional disciples. What is it? Why do we do it? Does one have to be charismatic to praise God?&nbsp;The Alpha 201 series was videotaped, and may be viewed on the Our Lady of Good Counsel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/OLGCPlymouth/playlists" rel="nofollow noopener">YouTube Channel</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 601: Alpha 201 Session 7-Worship

While reflecting on the readings of this day (Wis 2:12, 17-20; Jas 3:16-4:3; and Mk 9:30-37) and on his personal life experiences, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that Christian life is about establishing great habits. &nbsp;Fr. John encourages the congregants to pray daily, to read God's word, and to be faithful to the sacraments. &nbsp;Fr. John also recommends a nightly examination of conscience.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 433: September 23, 2012-8 AM Mass at OLGC

Fr. Riccardo addresses the congregation of Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church in this homily from the Easter Vigil Mass.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 410: April 7, 2012-Easter Vigil Homily

In this first of four scheduled Wednesday evening talks looking at some big questions that God has for each of us Fr. Riccardo addresses the question&nbsp;Where are You?<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 633: October 14, 2015-Where Are You?

While reflecting on the readings of this day (Ez 2:2-5, 2 Cor 12:7-10, and Mk 6:1-6), Fr. John reminds the congregation of the important truth found in Paul's letter to the Corinthians that, &nbsp;"God's power is made perfect in weakness, and His grace is sufficient for everything."<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 422: July 7, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Mark (Mk 12:28b-34), Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that every&nbsp;Sunday is a holy day of obligation. &nbsp;Fr. John &nbsp;encourages the congregation to come to Mass ready to engage the Lord with a disposition that wants to be in communion with God and ready to hear His word to us.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 441: November 3, 2012-4 PM Mass at OLGC

Fr. Riccardo offers a proposal for Lent in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John points out that the goal of Lent should be to grow in love and proposes that parishioners fast from unkind or harsh words, from gossip, from slander, and from anything that sows division in our families and our parish family. Fr. John suggests that parishioners feast on encouragement, edification, honoring, and thanking during this season.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>

Episode 534: March 2, 2014-Noon Mass at OLGC

In this homily for Palm Sunday, Fr. Riccardo reflects on all the Jesus did out of love for us. Fr. John encourages the congregation to reflect on Christ's passion during Holy Week by viewing&nbsp;The Passion of the Christ or reading the passion account in the gospel of St. John (JN 18-20).<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support Fr. John Riccardo Mic&#39;d Up</a>