The Beauty of Hope - Fr. John Riccardo

In the midst of a fallen world, Fr. John Riccardo speaks about the unwavering trust and hope that Christians are called to. When tempted to despair, we are challenged to hope that the Lord is addressing the storms in our lives, the lives of others, and the life of the Church.
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[@annanussear2091]

I’m trying to live in faith, not worry and give in to despair . My husband abandoned me for his mistress, seeking a divorce and left me completely impoverished , to the point of not having enough money for groceries , gas and essentials. I have enough to last me two weeks . He has hidden all his money. I pray, submit to God’s will but sometimes I do give in to despair . Trying not to. I have no idea what Jesus has in store for me , I’m 61 years of age, married 33 years, but I will trust .🛐🛐🛐✝️

[@sassysandie2865]

So very sad for you.😩🙏

[@annanussear2091]

@@sassysandie2865 thank you, I’m doing the best I can. This is teaching me true surrender, when you don’t have any idea what’s next, where you will be , all I can do is trust on God’s mercy and hope for heaven because this world can be so cruel. I just ask for prayers please. ❤️✝️🛐❤️❤️

[@sassysandie2865]

@@annanussear2091 i will pray that you have strength and perseverance along with God’s provision to provide for your needs. Trials certainly do draw us closer to God. ❤️

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

Hi Anna, I've been thinking about you and praying for you today, since I saw your message. My situation is not as near to the edge as yours, but my spouse also found himself a mistress half his age and so I had to end us after 10 years. It was very hard to get him to move, even though he was openly carrying on his affair, once I found out, again. I'm still in the house we purchased, but the mortgage comes up next December, so I don't know where I'll be after then. He's been out around 4 months now and the first few were so desperately hard. I'm disabled w/ a pain/fatigue illness and the depression anxiety have been esp. crippling, to the point where I could barely leave to shop and such. I'm a devout Christian as well. Please don't feel guilty or extra burdened because you're scared and despairing at times. The trauma from this kind of betrayal is crushing. There are many scriptures that speak to this. From Ps. 34: 17The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. 18The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. 19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.… Scriptures alone don't dampen all the pain and fear, but they renew our addled mind. Please know that there are people who understand the depth of anguish you're going through. I wish we didn't share this common suffering. Since we do though, I can at least offer more than surface comfort, because I feel it w/ you deeply. God bless you, Anna. You are loved, you are cherished, even though the man who should be doing that has rebelled.

[@annanussear2091]

@@saintejeannedarc9460 Hi, dear friend . God bless you for writing to me. It’s consoling . I don’t feel so alone . I’m learning there are a good number of us women who are in similar situation. It’s horrifying . Our society is falling apart, complete lack of morals . Living in the darkness of sin . You are right, the betrayal is crushing . I find myself breaking down in sobs out in public . Yesterday I started trembling uncontrollably in the supermarket . I had to rush out and sit in my car just sobbing . I’ve been hospitalized twice for suicide ideation . It just comes on so strong . I begged for a Bible and was locked in a room where I just knelt and prayed . I’m sorry what you’re going through , sounds awful . I certainly understand the anxiety and depression . This is not the first affair I’ve dealt with. There’s also been an incredible amount of psychological abuse. Cruelty. I just pray and pray and the Lord is really doing a big work in me . I’m learning to trust ( hard at times), have hope and grow in faith . It’s a journey . An ongoing conversion . Some days are horribly painful , PTSD, near panic attacks , attacks against my faith. All I can do is keep trusting . I still love my husband but I can’t take the abuse. He’s a sick, sick man . In complete denial . I pray for him a lot . Now a lot of repressed anger is coming out in me . I’m starting to realize what I’ve been through. Thank you for your advice , your story. I’ll keep you in my prayers . We can pray for each other and all the other women who are going through this . God bless you . ❤️

[@user-jk9iy9ug6h]

Father John, you asked for a show of hands for people who have SURRENDERED completely to God. I surrenendered last Saturday, 12-9-23. And IT TOOK 40 YEARS! People, DO NOT waste time, I am happy after 40 years of clinical depression, off of all psychiatric medications, a former living hell. There is hope, it is quite simpmy JESUS.

[@margaretmcgarry7796]

This is a very enlightening young priest. God bless and protect him

[@oneitalia2312]

Too bad he is no longer the pastor of a church 😞

[@indianap.williams5763]

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I Trust in YOU! Thank you Fr. Ricardo, indeed, it’s at the name of Jesus that we are free!!! Amén 🙏🏽

[@pschne7322]

Jesus I Trust in You✝️🙏❤️

[@stephenjohnson9632]

Amazing message! No matter how often we hear this, we always need to be reminded of it.

[@cameronturner3108]

This is a really good word for me as I digest how German bishops voted last week. Christ is Lord. No matter what storms come - even ecclesial storms - Christ is with us. He may seem like he’s sleeping. He will bring victory.

[@aclark903]

My daughter just came back from 🌍 Europe. She said #Germany was the scariest country she visited. We should probably pray for them.

[@anneturner2759]

God bless you Fr . Riccardo ❤️

[@bernathabah9710]

I'm first time listening to Fr. John. 🙏 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@sasukeCS7]

Crying while watching this. Thank you Lord for not casting me off despite my infidelity and wickedness, but always shining your light of hope for me. Your mercy truly endures forever.

[@husq48]

You and me both brother!

[@steflee36]

Me too

[@cocococococo7091]

Me too. No hope without God.

[@FlowerxLady]

Forgiveness ❤

[@catholiclife9304]

Me as well...I'm a sinner, selfish and wretched at times worried about things that don't matter....it's about Jesus.. sweet Jesus and Our Blessed Mother who cries because we've lost hope....but he's with us... He never left us..he's in the Holy eucharist.....I will not take him if I'm in mortal sin I'm going to try. I know he loves me..I know he does....I need to love him back so deeply....I want to see Jesus as he is..... thank you Father....

[@angelaa1979]

The Rosary will Save your Lost Children, Holy Mary will hear the prayers and Protect your children forever

[@margheritagabin8828]

Thank you, Fr Riccardo, I woke in the middle of the night in turmoil, your word has cleared my vision, I can see Jesus.

[@CharlesMartel676]

Just an amazing speaker! Thank you, Father!

[@Don-Dolindo-Ruotolo]

Hope is powerful, lack of hope is desperation. Let's never give up hoping and trusting, for the Lord always keeps His Word!

[@susankesia1783]

May the fervor you have for the Lord find a warm and receptive ears and hearts in all the people who listen to you. Thank you

[@annabellecatt2879]

"Why are you afraid?"--- when Fr.John started his sharing guided by the Holy Spirit i just started crying...for with all the storms I have encountered in my life and continues to encounter, I have always felt His presence, asking me, ---" Did I ever let you down?"

[@memurphyful]

❤️❤️❤️

[@percymenga2010]

Thank you and amen father

[@sharonmann8885]

I thank you from the depth of my heart for this message and conference. I have prayed for years for this. You are water to a dry cistern. Souls are desperately in need of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Gospel needs to be proclaimed in fullness ... the only truth, the truth of God is the measuring stick of all words written and spoken. Jesus is sovereign and true. He is gracious, loving, and kind, but also righteous and Holy. Proclaim it! Shout it from the root tops ... Jesus is Lord.

[@2nearalki306]

Thank you Father for the calming advice in this trying and anxious time.

[@Dawnee30]

AMEN! This is so powerful

[@westascent3749]

Thanks for your profound sermon. I am deeply blessed.

[@pschne7322]

We NEED so many MORE Bishops and Priests during these times we’re living in. When you truly have Christ as your Anchor, everything else will disappear. Give it to Him, Truly have Trust in Him. My prayers for my 4 children have been said for many many many years to return to church. Place it in His hands. My 2nd eldest has just recently started going back to church. I thanked Him, gave Him ALL the Glory as He deserves. We were specifically born at this time, let’s put on the Armor and fight for what is right and just. Our kids, family, this Nation needs God✝️🙏❤️🕯️

[@bellanegrin3915]

WOW! You have no idea how much I needed this word! The state of the Church, the falling away of my children from the Church, and all the other anxieties of life surround me. I must regain my peace. My eyes need to stay focused on the Lord more minutes of my day and not wander toward the storms. Thank you, Father. God bless you.

[@angelamargach7721]

True for so many of us. No question...

[@walteraymerich176]

Darkest times indeed. Christ said it: Matthew 10 34-39. " I did not come to bring peace but a sword. I have come so that a son will be against his father...." We must become holy and persevere in the faith and trust in Christ and our Lady. Our Lady promised in Fatima that her Immaculate heart will triumph in the end for those who embrace devotion to her Immaculate heart. 🙏🙌📿

[@sharonspencer2312]

@@walteraymerich176 'My God says He is a jealous God & He will not share His glory w another.' No 1 died for us except Jesus. So we are to worship God the Father God the Son, Jesus & God the Holy Spirit. All that other stuff got added in later & is tradition.

[@sharonspencer2312]

'I will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed upon Me.'

[@blondineduvall3166]

Amazing man chosen by God to lead us into the promised land!

[@christinetuthill8249]

I have been praying “be not afraid” and this was the answer to my prayer.

[@annfoo5423]

Thank you , Jesus for your amazing evangelists like Father Ricardo and Bishop Barron and Father “ s Brummel for receiving prayers all over the world . From Malaysia . God bless you all and your ministries

[@lesleymapstone1367]

Gosh! I’m exhausted after that! A powerful message…so, so very powerful! I’m grateful to you Fr John for speaking with such honesty and knowledge!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻Amen❤️❤️❤️

[@annrobinson7766]

That was incredible. The Holy Spirit directed me to this. Thank you

[@adalgizaarango7973]

Thank You heavenly Father for our priests

[@olgacluna1952]

I need to listen to this over and over again!🙏

[@kathyhanna9411]

me too!

[@markjlenox]

Me too. Feel like I need to be reminded daily.

[@susannalau3847]

Me too.

[@lintangguh]

He is in charge, so we dont have to be afraid...Thank you Father for not leaving me alone...🙏

[@b2yellow1]

Father Riccardo you are so clear in your teaching to us.. Thank you and God Bless...

[@maylacutie6448]

I like this red heart with a white cross in it. All about Love of the Cross.

[@theresarezac7502]

I am not afraid of dying! I am afraid of this world and what my children and grandchildren have to contend with! They left the church. I pray everyday for their return.

[@susancuzelis5128]

Keep praying my son came back to the church after 20 years. He went to Fr. John to confession after 20 years. I never thought this was possible. Pray to St. Monica.

[@benjamincarrillo1386]

I need this message each day ✓ Thank you Father John Riccardo ~

[@katemoon1430]

Thank you Fr. John! Thank you Lord❤ I’m so overwhelmed & exhausted. Thank you for this reminder 🙏

[@joannaaherne3959]

Yes I am overwhelmed also. There is only peace and rest in Jesus and His Blessed Mother ❤️🙏🏻

[@catherineoliveri4876]

Thank you Father! The entire world needs to hear this awesome message! Peace be with you! Viva Christo Rey!🙏👑✝️💜🕊️⛪️❤️😇

[@engraciarodriguez5357]

Profoundly beautiful, Fr Ricardo! I honestly don't have the precise adjective to say how that powerful talk of yours moved me. I pray that this reach as many anxious people as I am everywhere. Thank you so much, Fr. John Ricarrdo. Thank you Lord Jesus for this holy priest &those. Please send more workers into the vineyard like him. Amen.

[@memurphyful]

Thank you father...your words have agnited my faith and understanding of what and who jesus is..Thanks be to God. Please keep on going.

[@bettybella2417]

Fr.John, in all honesty, to hope is a great thing to do, however, it is easier said than done. It is like the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. We are in a beautiful yet broken world. So help us Jesus as we gaze upon your face. AMEN.

[@mymalobo]

Can you imagine anything like that: Gentle, Faithful, Loving, Honest and above all Clean thinking in all respects to take us up up and away

[@hopefulforhumanity5625]

I'm a prayerful Catholic mom, and I occasionally have anxiety and fear for my children because I love them, because I see what they are up against, because I see how far away people have moved from Jesus, and because I can't get them to Heaven. I can help them get there but I can't get them there.

[@olgacluna1952]

My sadness and my fears as well - for my children and grandchildren.

[@bridgetnaazie2048]

Mine too 😢

[@BronxCat]

You can pray them there ...🙏

[@kathynix6552]

St Monica who never gave up hope, pray for us and for our children.

[@silfawai1535]

Yes same..🙏

[@gugatena4990]

Querido Padre John gracias por su fuerza, su amor a Jesús y por compartir esta bella conferencia que nos une más y más en el amor a Cristo! Saludos desde Merida Yucatán

[@kpil8545]

Best words on the internet.

[@florencemcphersonkudla2930]

Praying with Father to bless the whole world 🌎 in Jesus name thank you ❤hope fiat bless the church and all of us in the storm we need hope fiat correction ❤

[@FlowerxLady]

Thank You Fr John 🙏😇♥️

[@jesusitrustinyou6900]

Please pray for me. TY YOU are missed, Fr. Ricardo. You have been in my thoughts and prayers every day since you left OLGC.

[@ChrisOgunlowo]

A beautiful message. 🙏🏽

[@Over-for-now]

Thank God for the FINISHED and COMPLETED work of the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. That's true rest!!!

[@alejandrameza3968]

This was amazing thank you FR

[@joolz5747]

Thank you for this. It is beautiful. You are the best father Ricardo, so thank you again it is straight from the heart and that is what causes us to be filled with joy… Even in the storms. God bless you!

[@lydiamarshall6479]

Amen ❤🕊

[@marroca6968]

I am so glad I discovered you through the RCIA online! It is one thing to study alone, but I feel you have taken me by the hand through many closed doors. God bless you and many, many thanks.

[@leeriterii2128]

God bless and keep you all.

[@jolindo6724]

Thank you father. With priests like you there is hope for the Church, your talk has depth of meaning and purpose instead of superficial words. Thank you for your leadership to many through You Tube

[@renatekelly8328]

⁰Jesus is forever my anchor.

[@FlowerxLady]

I’m not discouraged Fr John. Your message is totally inspiring and your message is comforting and healing. I’m overwhelmed! Thanks be to God. Thank You Father 🙏✝️

[@jeannemccloskey9416]

I wouldn't want to be in the boat with anyone other than Jesus!!!

[@maryhowsrd3381]

St Anthony restore our lost hope. June 13 feast my baptism day. Thank you brightening the day !! Jesus is not nervous! Yes I do have bad nerves!! Thanks. I love your preach engaging apostles as " real people" " Jesus says " what's the problem?". Jesus come in my boat! I love the image of Christ in the water! Facing the storm. !! And st John most beloved " deal with it" Smile 😊. And I pray for more priests and sick ones regain faith. Please make more videos. Amen ! Margo

[@Andantalas]

I love that you're platforming Father John Riccardo. I've been a fan of his for a long time. Thank you for bringing his preaching on the kerygma to the world.

[@alicekapolas3210]

Wooooow! What a Shepherd!!!!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@bethanyrose2023]

I am confident, I am assured I am hopeful because of Jesus. Thank you for this powerful message Father.

[@janadler3599]

Thank you Fr. Riccardo for blessing us with your words.

[@lhierholzer]

Beautiful Jesus !!

[@tm1830]

So nice to see Fr. Ricardo. I used to watch his videos when he was at OLGC in MI. The Lord speaks His word through Fr. Ricardo so powerfully. Praise God!

[@onespineatatime]

Amazing 🤩 We need a lot of missionaries of hope, thank you Father

[@maryhowsrd3381]

Amen

[@heARTstudioflx]

Love a good word

[@melissahelsel4728]

Wow, I really wish I could see reality this way.

[@stephen5804]

So much despair while waiting for Jesus, and GOD to act against evil. He won't let me act out. All I see is Satan winning.

[@austinswisher46]

Thank you God. I know that he was speaking to a lot of people through you here but at this moment in time I knew that he was speaking specifically to me. I needed that so much! You have no idea. So thank you so much also for posting you're deep lessons from the Lord. May God bless you and everyone else who's reading this. All of my love

[@joannaaherne3959]

God bless you too 🙏🏻

[@user-cx3mk2dv6o]

This is wonderful!! I don’t know how or why Word of Fire popped on screen. Fr. Ricardo your teaching is what we need. We all need Hope. God wanted me to hear the Word of Jesus thru you. Thank you. There is always Hope.

[@Bamboula016]

The Beauty of Hope is that its effect is Good for us that’s why we call it The Good News. The Gospel is about our Hope through Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection. It is Good News indeed!

[@fortzhd4874]

This was so beautiful to hear. God bless you!

[@stritapadrepio]

Love this! Beautiful message, wonderful to hear your heartfelt confidence, and trust in our Lord and His message . Thank you.....

[@millier9658]

This time last year I was in the worst place mentally everrrr. I remember coming across /hearing things such as it will get better but I was close to losing hope as I could not imagine one can come out of such dark hole easily. Well, I am better. Still not 100 but the light is back on. Please do not ever lose hope

[@joannaaherne3959]

Thank you so much Father ❤️🙏🏻

[@michaelkennedy2190]

That was amazing Fr. John! Thank you! And thanks be to GOD!!! We need more of this in the world today!!🙏🙏

[@FlowerxLady]

I’m Walking With Purpose “Opening Your Heart” - Truly Grateful! Hope has been my new path in my journey and pain 😇

[@Tracy77751]

What a wonderful message of Hope…!!! God bless them and their mission to the church…! ❤❤❤

[@mymalobo]

Glory alleluia! Its hard to be a Christian nowadays as very few will understand what is presently going on, not only in India, but across the world, we need to be awake and alert as to what is going on day by day, in fact, as rightly discovered stand straight and be awake

[@susanbuck477]

Thank you for this great talk.

[@MaryAnn-mi3li]

Father John was phenomenal in getting across the true word of God and releasing me from any fear or anxiety and giving me great great hope in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior

[@geoffreygiering9623]

Thank you Father John🙏✝️ I started your Rescue Mission group in a small Catholic church in Michigan for 8 weeks after I had a physical disease that I thought for sure would last a very long time but was shortened by prayer and supplication. Prayers for all those who are suffering 🙏✝️ Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Phil. 4:6) “In Jesus’s name,Amen”

[@margaretbinns3134]

I loved the whole video and Father John really touched my heart . ❤

[@annettecole5071]

Thank you, Father for this sermon which is truly appropriate and consoling in our time of need. Your words are truly profound and powerful. May God bless you and reward you for being His good Shepherd 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@maryhowsrd3381]

Amen

[@goldie6649]

Thk U Father 4 this Greatly needed 🙏 words in this world right now

[@lauradavis6448]

Wonderful message I needed to hear it

[@marygr8064]

Heard just when I needed it.

[@jerimead8848]

Powerful !!!!! Loved it so much.

[@nenettegarcia2003]

Powerful, God-inspired/infused talk!!! All glory to THIS GOD!!! What a great instrument is this priest of GOD!! Continue to be the mouthpiece of THIS LIVING GOD in you Father.🛐

[@patriciaowens3479]

Beloved❤

[@maryannelinsell3506]

Blessed to have been here live!! Fr Riccardo speaks God’s words like not many others. God bless and protect you and your staff on your mission and all of our missions.

[@coolvibes3663]

Thank GODDDDD it's not going to be a "TALK", because now you have my attention.

[@engraciarodriguez5357]

Beautiful! Thank you for the hope, Fr. Ricardo 🙏 God bless us all🙏🙏

[@dennisbreedon9722]

Amen, praise the LORD❤️

[@diannegazzola1957]

So much pressure is put on us and also our younger children this is so sad, Father I believe that this culture unfortunately has lost the meaning of previous generations and that is the gift of Faith.❤

[@andreslyon8754]

Thank you, keep on, SHE Loves you!!!

[@maylacutie6448]

Indeed, She is so in Love with Her Priests, She is asked all to pray for them , more than ever. You are under her Mantle , who She and her Mantle are under God's Holy Power

[@maylacutie6448]

I so liked your note, thank you for reminding us All

[@patriciamariecunningham306]

Fr to lift Jesus up, we need to begin with hands joined and head bowed down when we pray the Glory be and any prayer that mentions the Holy name of Jesus

[@catlady7183]

I left the convent and I feel so regretful and I don’t know how to stop the despair. I Miss the sisters so much. They took such good care of me and now I’m in a scary world wereim left to defend for myself. I’m scared

[@maryk8495]

Praying for you. Many years ago I intended to join a cloister. God gave a clear sign I should marry. I did and have 6 children and 21 grandkids. My husband passed 7 years ago. I'm sometimes scared too. Trust Jesus. If He pulled you from the sisters, He has a perfect place for you. Don't look down into the waves at your feet. Look into the Lord's eyes and know He is leading you. Stay rooted in the Mass, go to confession, and finds a spot under Mary's mantle. 📿

[@dorothyarensindependentcon3328]

Thank you so much for this education of my faith! I truly appreciate the honest truth about dying! How wonderful to hear the good news!! God bless you all for sharing the sickness of anxiety and we have the WAY, TRUTH and LIFE .

[@gemmabienGo4100]

Thanks a lot Father for inspiring me to surrender to Jesus all the challenges/difficulties that bother me. And for reminding not to loose hope. Very inspiring and uplifting. Gazillion thanks 😊

[@mauderocha367]

Thanks Father for inspiring me to surrender to Jesus all the challenges and difficulties i am going through right now. Jesus is forever.

[@medeirosconcrete8177]

I wish we had someone like you father in my city.

[@alexrcanez]

Thank you for this wonderful meditation. As anxiety kicks in regularly, I've heard that it is an attack from the enemy. I will practice putting everything before God. Thank you, again, from Tijuana.

[@angelasmithgiardina9121]

EVEN IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM MY REDEEMER LIVES JESUS WE TRUST IN YOU. KEEP OUR EMOTIONS CALM ,QUIET , CONFIDENT BEING UNDERNEATH OF THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY. THANKYOU LIRD ,EVEN WHEN I CANNIT SEE YOU WILL I TRUST IN YOU, EVEN WHEN I CANNOT FEEL YOU ,I WILL STAY CALM ,QUIET, SOUND...WE GIVE YOU GLORY. WE WORSHIP YOU WE ADORE YOU , WE HOPE IN YOU ,WE BELIWVE TIY AT FACE VALUE.,NO MATTER WHAT I FEEL .WE STAND ON YIUR PROMISES. WE RELEASE OUR .FAITH AND WALJ IN THE FAIRH THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN US.,JUST LIKE ABRAHAM ,ISSAC ,JACOB AND JISEPH OUR FOR FATHERS. ,

[@mystjourney1]

I thank God for you Father Riccardo.