01 King Of The Fall M4a

'Tis the season! John Marks leads us into Christmas time with a trio of short essays on three different artists and albums, together with samples from each. This is Christmas Music Part 1: Nat King Cole, "Christmas Favorites". As always, friend John does a delightful job of leading us into the music, instead of just talking about the music.

01 King Of The Fall m4a

Mike Zisserson designed the Esperanto Parolanto loudspeaker while taking into account my "Wish List" of desired characteristics and capabilities. In that list I tried to express both in technical terms and in musical terms what I believe a music lover's relatively affordable two-way non-mini monitor loudspeaker should sound like.

Luxman's M-200 power amplifier drives the Esperanto Parolantos. The M-200's output is "only" 25Wpc, but I found it completely capable of driving the Parolantos, a moderately inefficient load (83dB/1W/1m). The Luxman amp is beguilingly smooth, but not at all lacking in top end. Loudspeaker cables are Audioquest's Type 44. They represent exceptional value for money. Analog interconnects are Cardas Audio's Clear.

Thu, 25 December 2008Christmas 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC In his homily for Christmas, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to use the evidence of history to study the person of Jesus (His life, His death, and His resurrection) in order to learn the good news of His story. Direct download: ChristmasHomily122508.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 12:55pm EDT Sun, 21 December 2008December 21, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC In this homily for the fourth Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to resolve to pray for each other daily in these times of uncertainty. Direct download: Homily122108.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 10:13am EDT Mon, 8 December 2008December 7, 2008-Noon Mass at OLGC In this homily for the second Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo discusses the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Direct download: Homily120708.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 11:13am EDT Sat, 29 November 2008November 29, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC While reflecting on the readings for this first Sunday of Advent, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that God is a faithful Father who is attentive to our needs and who keeps His promises. Direct download: Homily112908.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 6:04pm EDT Sun, 23 November 2008November 23, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to consider completing works of mercy during this upcoming Advent season. While reflecting on the gospel reading from Matthew for the Feast of Christ the King, Fr. John encourages the parishioners to "reach out to serve the needs of Him in His distressing disguise." Direct download: Homily112398.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 12:45pm EDT Sun, 16 November 2008November 16, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC While reflecting on his recent mission trip to Mexico City, Fr. Riccardo asks the congregation to "sincerely strive to use God's gifts to make a difference in other people's lives." Direct download: Homily111608.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 11:31am EDT Wed, 12 November 2008Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 4 Fr. Riccardo shares photos of his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Loyola, Santiago de Compostela, and Fatima in this session of Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. This presentation is in video format, and should play within iTunes or QuickTime. This file is nearly 500 MB in size. Please be patient and wait for it to download. A broadband connection is highly recommended. Direct download: Pilgrimage2008.m4vCategory:Catholicism for Cradle Catholics -- posted at: 2:25pm EDT Sat, 8 November 2008November 8, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC In this homily for the Feast of the Dedication of the Church of St. John Lateran, Fr. Riccardo discusses the three senses of the word temple as found in the scripture readings for this day. Direct download: Homily110808.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 8:06pm EDT Sun, 2 November 2008November 2, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC In his homily for the Feast of All Souls, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to seek sainthood. Direct download: Homily110208.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 1:44pm EDT Wed, 29 October 2008Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 3 Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic Praying With Our Lady in this third session of a series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. Direct download: PrayingWithOurLady.m4aCategory:Catholicism for Cradle Catholics -- posted at: 10:30pm EDT Sun, 26 October 2008October 26, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo discusses his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, Fatima, Loyola, and Santiago de Compostela in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Fr. John also reads a letter from Cardinal Adam Maida, Archbishop of Detroit, concerning Michigan ballot proposal 2. The Cardinal urges the congregation to vote no on this proposal, which would amend the state constitution to permit research on human embryos. Direct download: Homily102608.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 12:47pm EDT Sun, 12 October 2008October 12, 2008-12 Noon Mass at OLGC While reflecting on today's scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo discusses his imminent pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes. Fr. John encourages the congregation to live lives rooted in God and to act like men and women who are clothed in Jesus. Direct download: Homily101208.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 2:18pm EDT Thu, 9 October 2008Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 2 Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic Praying With Scripture in this second session of a series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. The handouts referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here. Direct download: PrayingWithScripture.m4aCategory:Catholicism for Cradle Catholics -- posted at: 2:43pm EDT Sun, 5 October 2008October 5, 2008-5 PM Mass at OLGC In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Fr. Riccardo discusses embryonic stem cell research and encourages the congregation to vote no on Michigan Ballot Proposal 2 on November 4th. Direct download: Homily100508.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 7:34pm EDT Thu, 2 October 2008Catholicism for Cradle Catholics-Session 1 Fr. Riccardo addresses the topic of Prayer-The One Thing Necessary in this first session of a new series of talks titled Catholicism for Cradle Catholics. The handouts referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here. Direct download: PrayerTheOneThingNecessary.m4aCategory:Catholicism for Cradle Catholics -- posted at: 8:44am EDT Sun, 28 September 2008The Most Urgent Crisis of Our Day-Fr. John Riccardo Fr. Riccardo discusses The Most Urgent Crisis of Our Day in this inaugural address for the Dignity of Life Speaker Series sponsored by the Gospel of Life Group at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. Direct download: DignityOfLife092408.m4aCategory:Dignity of Life Speaker Series -- posted at: 9:54pm EDT Sun, 7 September 2008September 6, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel, Fr. Riccardo challenges the congregation to speak out when they see people in danger. Direct download: Homily090608.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 9:52pm EDT Wed, 3 September 2008August 31, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo reflects on the judgment day in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Direct download: Homily083108.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 10:31am EDT Sun, 27 July 2008July 27, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC While reflecting on today's Scripture readings, Fr. Riccardo encourages the congregation to seek a deep friendship and personal relationship with God. Fr. John states, "God is inviting us very personally to put Him first, to see things the way they really are, and as a result to find the happiness that only He can give." Direct download: Homily072708.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 9:53am EDT Sun, 20 July 2008July 20, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses Humanae Vitae, the Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Paul VI on the regulation of birth which was promulgated on July 25, 1968. Direct download: Homily072008.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 12:40pm EDT Sun, 13 July 2008July 13, 2008-12 Noon Mass at OLGC In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo discusses the words of St. Paul from today's second reading. Fr. John reflects on the many sufferings enduring by St. Paul in his lifetime, and encourages the congregation to ask God for the gift of faith so that they might be able to live their lives full of hope, even in the midst of hardships and suffering. Direct download: Homily071308.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 4:14pm EDT Thu, 10 July 2008The Spirit of the Liturgy-Part 4 While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the last of four talks in the series. Direct download: 04-Spirit_of_the_Liturgy-Small.mp3Category:Older Talks -- posted at: 2:14pm EDT Thu, 10 July 2008The Spirit of the Liturgy-Part 3 While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the third of four talks in the series. Direct download: 03-Spirit_of_the_Liturgy-Small.mp3Category:Older Talks -- posted at: 2:13pm EDT Thu, 10 July 2008The Spirit of the Liturgy-Part 2 While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the second of four talks in the series. Direct download: 02-Spirit_of_the_Liturgy-Small.mp3Category:Older Talks -- posted at: 2:11pm EDT Thu, 10 July 2008The Spirit of the Liturgy-Part 1 While at St. Anastasia, Fr. Riccardo presented a Theology on Tap series of talks on Pope Benedict XVI's book The Spirit of the Liturgy. This is the first of four talks in the series. Direct download: 01-Spirit_of_the_Liturgy-Small.mp3Category:Older Talks -- posted at: 2:09pm EDT Sun, 6 July 2008July 6, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Fr. Riccardo reminds the congregation that, "Peace only comes from knowing God, from reading His word, and from regularly talking and listening to Him." Direct download: Homily070608.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 9:57am EDT Wed, 2 July 2008June 5, 2008-Graduation Mass Homily Fr. Riccardo addressed the Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School eighth grade graduating class with this homily at the graduation mass on June 5, 2008. This is a video podcast in standard definition. It should play in iTunes, using Apple's QuickTime movie player, on an AppleTV, or on a video iPod. It is a 116 MB download, so a broadband connection is recommended. Direct download: GraduationHomily2008.m4vCategory:iPod Video -- posted at: 10:07pm EDT Sun, 22 June 2008June 22, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC In his weekly homily, Fr. Riccardo addresses the tasks and responsibilities that accompany the sacrament of baptism. Direct download: Homily062208.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 3:22pm EDT Mon, 16 June 2008June 15, 2008-10 AM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo honors his father, John J. Riccardo, in this homily for Father's Day. Fr. John reflects on the many ways in which his father reveals the Fatherhood of God. Direct download: Homily061508.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 8:33pm EDT Wed, 11 June 2008Retreat Teachings on The Theology of the Body This talk was the first in a series of retreat teachings presented a few years ago at the Cardinal Maida Institute in Plymouth, MI. This talk is an introduction to Pope John Paul II's teachings on The Theology of the Body. Direct download: RetreatTeachings.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 8:25am EDT Wed, 11 June 2008Redemptive Suffering-The Supreme Power of Prayer By Those Who Suffer This podcast is from a lenten mission talk presented by Fr. Riccardo several years ago at the Cardinal Maida Institute in Plymouth, Michigan. The title of the talk is Redemptive Suffering-The Supreme Power of Prayer By Those Who Suffer. Direct download: RedemptiveSuffering_copy.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 7:38am EDT Wed, 11 June 2008What Some Wives Want Their Husbands to Know This is an older presentation to a catholic men's night gathering on what it means to be a husband. The title of the talk is What Some Wives Want Their Husbands to Know. Direct download: WivesWantHusbandsKnow.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 7:25am EDT Wed, 11 June 2008Retreat Center at St. John's-Family Retreat Day This is an older address for a family retreat day program at the Retreat Center at St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan. Direct download: FamilyRetreatDay.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 7:19am EDT Wed, 11 June 2008A Priest's Perspective on Couples Responses to the Theology of the Body This is an older address by Fr. Riccardo to fellow members of the clergy which looks at couples responses to Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. This address was presented several years ago to a gathering at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. Direct download: CouplesResponsesTheologyBody.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 7:11am EDT Sat, 7 June 2008June 7, 2008-4 PM Mass at OLGC Fr. Riccardo discusses God's mercy in his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel. Direct download: Homily060708.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 7:55pm EDT Tue, 3 June 2008Bible Study for Couples-Discipleship of Marriage A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings. Mrs. Mary DelPup is the primary speaker for this session of Bible Study for Couples. Direct download: BibleStudyCouples-DiscipleshipOfMarriage.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 9:57am EDT Tue, 3 June 2008Bible Study for Couples-Sacramentality of Marriage A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings. Direct download: BibleStudyCouples-SacramentalityOfMarriage.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 9:54am EDT Tue, 3 June 2008Bible Study for Couples-Genesis Chapter 2 A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings. Direct download: BibleStudyCouples-Genesis2.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 9:52am EDT Tue, 3 June 2008Bible Study for Couples-Overview & Genesis Chapter 1 A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at the St. John Center for the Family in Plymouth, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Fr. John's teachings. Direct download: BibleStudyCouples-Genesis1.m4aCategory:Older Talks -- posted at: 9:49am EDT Mon, 2 June 2008Adoration, Gospel & Homily-Fr. John Riccardo A conference entitled The Eucharist and celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi was presented by the Real Presence Association of Michigan on May 24, 2008. The conference was hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish. The gospel reading and Fr. Riccardo's homily are presented here. Direct download: AdorationGospelHomily-FrRiccardo.m4aCategory:Conferences -- posted at: 10:12pm EDT Sun, 25 May 2008May 25, 2008-12 Noon Mass at OLGC In his homily for the Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Riccardo reflects on the gift of the Eucharist. Fr. John tells the congregation that the Eucharist has within it the strength to enable each of us to grow in character, in virtue, in integrity, and in love. Direct download: Homily052508.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 2:48pm EDT Mon, 19 May 2008May 18, 2008-8 AM Mass at OLGC In his weekly homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Fr. Riccardo discusses the healing power of God's love. He encourages the congregation to make that love visible to those we encounter each day. Direct download: Homily051808.m4aCategory:Homily -- posted at: 8:47am EDT Thu, 15 May 2008The Four Goods of Marriage: Do You Know What You Have Gotten Into? On April 18th, Fr. Riccardo addressed the Family of Faith Apostolate meeting held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Father John's talk on The Four Goods of Marriage: Do You Know What You Have Gotten Into? was also broadcast on his weekly radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. Direct download: TheFourGoodsOfMarriage.m4aCategory:Radio Broadcasts -- posted at: 12:33pm EDT Thu, 15 May 2008RCIA for Catholics-Session 11-What Happens at Mass This is the eleventh session of a series of presentations by Fr. Riccardo entitled "RCIA for Catholics." Direct download: RCIAforCatholics-WhatHappensAtMass.m4aCategory:RCIA for Catholics -- posted at: 10:41am EDT Wed, 7 May 2008Remembrance of Pope John Paul II A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School. Direct download: RemembranceOfPopeJohnPaulII.m4aCategory:Radio Broadcasts -- posted at: 8:02am EDT Wed, 7 May 2008What Is God's Will For My Life? A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School. Direct download: WhatIsGodsWillForMyLife.m4aCategory:Radio Broadcasts -- posted at: 8:00am EDT Wed, 7 May 2008Commandment 8: From the Same Mouth Come Blessing and Cursing A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here were prepared for publication at this site by 8th grade students in the Digital Media Class at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School. Direct download: FromTheSameMouthComeBlessingAndCursing.m4aCategory:Radio Broadcasts -- posted at: 7:58am EDT Wed, 7 May 2008Commandment 4: What Ever Happened to Honor and Respect? A number of Fr. Riccardo's talks from his assignment at St. Anastasia in Troy, MI were recorded for broadcast on his radio program Christ is the Answer, which airs on the Ave Maria Radio Network. These older talks are being posted here in an effort to maintain a complete collection of Father John's teachings. The audio files here wer