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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 Rescue Project (the series)

Discover: Rescue Project (DO NOT DELETE)

The Rescue Challenge is an extraordinary journey of transformation which launched September 10, 2024. Join us as Fr. John Riccardo leads us through a 14-day journey that will bring you the true hope that comes from meeting the only One Who makes all the difference in life! We believe the most urgent need today is a compelling proclamation of the gospel. The Rescue Project is the way God has led us to share the gospel for these times for which we were born. The adventure you were born for beckons! The Rescue Project is also offered in an eight-week small group experience of the gospel surrounded by food, conversation and prayer! Go to https://RescueProject.us to learn more.

The Rescue Challenge (the podcast)

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

Created. Captured. Rescued. Response. The gospel is power. it is the transforming power of Love! At its core, the gospel is that YOU matter&hellip; to God! For additional resources and to <a href="https://rescueproject.us">learn more</a>.

The Rescue Project (multiple languages)

Join us as we talk with the Pipers. To learn more, go to RescueProject.us/Run

Q&A - Home Groups

Looking to get equipped to run Rescue? Look no further! Here are our rough draft episodes. The final ones will be uploaded early in 2023.

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

Q&A - Prayer Ministry

Why the retreat - An Invitation From Fr. John Riccardo

The Rescue Project Trailer

Chapter 4 - Prayer and the retreat

Chapter Four helps us to understand what the dire predicament every single human person is in and why we need someone to rescue us.

“The controlling metaphor of this section is slavery and freedom. Paul paints a black-or- white picture of the human situation: either one lives in service to sin and remains in spiritual bondage, or one lives in obedience to God and enjoys liberation from sin’s captivity. It is a stark either-or: no fence-sitting, no third option.”
– Dr. Scott Hahn, Commentary on Romans

Created. Captured. Rescued. Response.
Go to RescueProject.us to learn more.

Ch 4 - It gets worse

Newest

Join Fr. John Riccardo and guests as we cover a wide-range of topics seeking to encourage and inspire you!
To learn more about ACTS XXIX visit us at www.ACTSXXIX.org

Interviews

Audio Series

Series

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Creemos apasionadamente que la tarea más urgente es la proclamación convincente del evangelio, una que no solo lo comparta de una manera atractiva y concentrada, sino que también ofrezca a las personas una forma de ver la realidad y de dar sentido al mundo, la historia y la vida que es muy diferente de la historia que cuenta nuestra cultura moderna.

Hasta que esto suceda, la fe cristiana a menudo se experimenta como un mero conjunto de reglas y disciplinas, y simplemente ir a la Iglesia no es probable que lleve a una persona a embarcarse en la gran aventura que está siguiendo a Jesús y continuando Su misión de rescatar a este mundo.

Rescate (Spanish)

Running Rescue (multiple languages)

Seeking for a way to meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary?  
Accompany Fr. John Riccardo as he meditates on each of the mysteries of the Rosary, and leads you through it in prayer.
Releasing starting April 3, 2023.
- The Joyful Mysteries: Mondays and Saturdays
- The Sorrowful Mysteries: Tuesdays and Fridays
- The Luminous Mysteries: Thursdays
- The Glorious Mysteries: Wednesdays and Sundays

Pray the Rosary

Erstellt. Gefangen. Rettung. Antwort. [https://RescueProject.us/german]
Wir glauben leidenschaftlich, dass die dringendste Aufgabe die überzeugende Verkündigung des Evangeliums ist, eine Verkündigung, die es nicht nur auf attraktive – und konzentrierte – Weise verbreitet, sondern den Menschen auch die Möglichkeit bietet, die Realität zu sehen und der Welt einen Sinn zu geben. Geschichte und Leben, die sich stark von der Geschichte unterscheiden, die unsere moderne Kultur erzählt.

Solange dies nicht geschieht, wird der christliche Glaube oft nur als eine Reihe von Regeln und Disziplinen erlebt, und der bloße Besuch der Kirche wird einen Menschen wahrscheinlich nicht dazu verleiten, sich auf das große Abenteuer einzulassen, das darin besteht, Jesus nachzufolgen und seine Mission der Erlösung fortzusetzen diese Welt.

Erstellt. Gefangen. Rettung. Antwort.
Weitere Informationen und kostenlose Ressourcen finden Sie unter https://RescueProject.us/german

Rettungsprojekt (German)

Fr. John shares the gospel in five minutes. And you can too!
Go to RescueProject.us to learn more.

The Gospel in 5 minutes

A selection of some of Fr. John Riccardo's more memorable preaching over the years. 
To learn more about Fr. John, go to www.actsxxix.org

Vintage FJR

Fr. John Riccardo speaks with two hall of famers: Jim Harbaugh and Tim McCormick about their lives, their faith, and their journeys. Join the conversation!

Shrine Interview with Jim Harbaugh and Tim McCormick.

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Our sight needs to be restored; and so we need to reacquire a Biblical worldview

The First Essential Principle

Créé. Saisi. Sauvé. Une Réponse. [https://RescueProject.us/sauvetage]
Nous croyons que la tâche la plus urgente est la proclamation de l'Évangile. Cette annonce doit être faite de manière attrayante, en proposant une manière de voir la réalité et en donnant un sens au monde, à l’histoire et à la vie qui soit différent de ce que la culture moderne nous propose.

Pour le moment, la foi chrétienne est souvent vécue comme une accumulation de règles et de disciplines et le simple fait d'aller à l'Église a peu de chance de pousser quelqu’un à s’engager dans la grande aventure qui consiste à suivre Jésus et à continuer sa mission de salut pour le monde.

Créé. Saisi. Sauvé. Une Réponse.

Pour plus d'informations et des ressources gratuites, rendez-vous sur https://RescueProject.us/sauvetage/

Le Projet Sauvetage (French)

In January 2023, Fr. John Riccardo kicked off the Good News Cruise in its pre-sailing event. Fr. John preaches the good news that we are part of a grand story, and that the Author is trustworthy.

We thank Ave Maria Radio and Corporate Travel for making this recording.

Just Breathe

Our friends in Fishers Indiana, Fr. Haan and his team, share their highly successful launch of the Rescue Project with Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle.

A Parish Conversation: The Rescue Project

C2- 救赎计划

C3 - 救赎计划

C7 - 救赎计划

C5 - 救赎计划

¿Quiere equiparse para realizar Rescue? 
Aquí encontrarás "Realizando Rescate", nuestros videos que te prepararán para liderar a otros. 

También tenemos guías complementarias, que puede encontrar aquí: https://Rescate.us/

Realizando Rescate (Spanish)

Our Apostolic Values

Möchten Sie sich für die Durchführung von Rescue rüsten? 
Hier finden Sie „Führende Rettungsprojekt“, unsere Videos, die Sie in die Lage versetzen, andere zu führen. 

Wir haben auch begleitende Ressourcenhandbücher, die Sie hier finden: https://RescueProject.us/german/

Führende Rettungsprojekt (German)

Fr. John Riccardo preaches on the home as the place where the world meets the Church.  And this isn't about the domestic Church.  Fr. John preached on March 6, 2025 at Saint John's Resort as part of the AIP Speaker Series.

The Home: Where the World Meets the Church

Fr. John Riccardo breaks open a key element of Prayerfully Discerning God’s Plan, the Third Essential Principle for transformation in the Church:
Restore the Initiative to God.

To learn more… Go to ACTSXXIX.org

Restoring the Initiative to God

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about two grace-filled apostolates that offer practical prayerful support for our priestly brothers. 

To listen to the episodes with Fr. Patrick Schultz and Fr. Ryan Mann, listen <a href="https://youwerebornforthis.fireside.fm/96" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a> and <a href="https://youwerebornforthis.fireside.fm/97" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. 

To learn more about Seven Sisters Apostolate, visit <a href="https://sevensistersapostolate.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. [Email Jannette Howe](<a href="mailto:sevensistersapostolate@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">sevensistersapostolate@gmail.com</a>).

To learn more about the Foundation of Prayer for Priests, visit <a href="https://www.foundationforpriests.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. 

To order Katherine Beckman's book, Praying for Priests, visit <a href="https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/praying-for-priests-new-edition" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>. 

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Episode 135: Practical Support For Those On the Front Line

Fr. John Riccardo helps us understand why Rome is "home".
Originally preached as a part of the Becoming Catholic series (RCIA) at Our Lady of Good Counsel where Fr. John was the pastor at the time.
Now a part of the "Vintage" collection.

Why is Rome "home"?

In this episode, Father John and Mary reflect upon the upcoming election in light of two Scriptures that the Church has offered to us over the last 10 days and encourage us to fervently and charitably pray for those men and women who govern us.

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Episode 196: First Things First!

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary break open Psalm 121 and invite us to breathe and reflect upon the steady assurance of God’s all powerful and loving presence with us.

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ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission 
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Episode 352: Where Does Your Help Come From?

St. Joseph is the model for these times when all of our plans get turned upside down. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo</a>

Episode 14: Be Not Afraid: Plans Changed?

El capítulo cuatro nos ayuda a entender por qué la terrible situación en la que se encuentra cada persona humana y por qué necesitamos a alguien que nos rescate.

“La metáfora controladora de esta sección es la esclavitud y la libertad. Pablo pinta una imagen en blanco o negro de la situación humana: o uno vive al servicio del pecado y permanece en esclavitud espiritual, o uno vive en obediencia a Dios y disfruta de la liberación del cautiverio del pecado. Es una dura o ninguna de las dos cosas: sin sentarse en la valla, sin una tercera opción”. – Dr. Scott Hahn, Comentario sobre romanos

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C4 - Se pone peor

Tim Gray & Fr. John Riccardo on the Kerygma

Fr. John Riccardo breaks open "What's in a name?" And more specifically, what's in the name of Jesus! Originally preached as a part of the Becoming Catholic series (RCIA) at Our Lady of Good Counsel where Fr. John was the pastor at the time.
Now a part of the "Vintage" collection.

What's in a name?

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary take a look back at the Gospel from last Sunday, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and reflect on one of the reasons Jesus gives Himself to us in the Eucharist.

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Episode 186: Why Does He Do it?

Have some questions for Jesus? These days present an opportunity to deepen our friendship with God through honest conversations.

In this episode, Fr. John invites us to use these days to learn to talk more sincerely and honestly with God and to listen. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo</a>

Episode 42: Be Not Afraid: Conversations with God

Fr. John Riccardo shares his faith journey with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB and the listeners of We Are One Body Radio.

Recorded on January 13, 2026.

A Conversation with Fr. Boniface & Fr. John Riccardo

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary talk about the constant and ever more urgent need for unity in the Body of Christ and what we can do to help bring this about.

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Episode 175: Striving to Maintain Unity!

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary address the fact that Christmas is not an escape from reality but rather the celebration that God has come to fight for us. 

<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209%3A1-6&amp;version=NABRE" rel="nofollow noopener">Isaiah 9:1-6</a>

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Episode 313:  Has Anything Really Changed?

Feel like the odds are against you? Be a Caleb! 

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary break open the book of Numbers 13 and 14 and encourage their listeners to pray for the grace courage.

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Episode 86: Be a Caleb!

Fr. John Riccardo answers questions for those becoming Catholic, and clarifies the truth, beauty and goodness of the Church's teachings.
Originally preached as a part of the Becoming Catholic series (RCIA) at Our Lady of Good Counsel where Fr. John was the pastor at the time.
Now a part of the "Vintage" collection.

Questions on Becoming Catholic

What is the message of Easter and what can we do to make it believable in our days as it was in the early Church? The world needs your witness!

In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary welcome Dcn. Steve Mitchell to the mic as they have a conversation about the life-changing news that is the Resurrection and how we can begin the work of building for the Kingdom of God.Special Guest: Dcn. Steve Mitchell.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.actsxxix.org/give">Support You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo</a>

Episode 35: Easter: Jesus is Risen, There Is Work to Do!

Welcome back to day 2 of the Rescue Project Challenge! In today’s episode, Fr. John gives us an overview of the Gospel and shares what he sees as being the most urgent task of our day. 

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The Rescue Challenge | Episode 2

In this episode, Father John and Mary break open God’s challenging word to us about the absolute importance of forgiveness. 

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Episode 246: Everything is at Stake!

In this episode, Fr. John and Mary thank all those who attended the Running Rescue Equipping Day and encouraged people to begin watching the Rescue Project.

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Episode 192: Launched!

With unshakable confidence in Jesus, we exist to recapture the original mission of the Church to rescue, renew, and transform the human family into the family of God.

WHO IS ACTS XXIX?

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: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Magdalene-Insights-Ancient-Magdala/dp/1729477178" rel="nofollow noopener">Mary Magdalene: Insights from Ancient Magdala</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Mary-Magdalene-Prophetess-Eucharistic/dp/1621640922" rel="nofollow noopener">Saint Mary Magdalene: Prophetess of Eucharistic Love</a>

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ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission 
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Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission

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Episode 378: One Word That Changed Everything

In this episode Fr. John and Mary reflect upon a couple of recent encounters and how God reminded them the goal isn’t to win arguments but people and what it can often take to do that.

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