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Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel
How can we believe and be transformed by the gospel? Once we understand that the gospel is not merely good news but explosive, life-changing news, we will never be the same again. And in response to God's work in our lives, what part can we play in recreating the world for his good plan? In this powerful audiobook, Fr. John Riccardo helps us to see the world through God's lens, with a clear vision of the future.
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Published February 1, 2021
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John Riccardo
13 books21 followersFR. JOHN RICCARDO is a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, ordained in 1996. He is the founder of Acts XXIX, a ministry to help pastors and their teams transform their parish culture and reclaim the Church's missionary identity. His popular show, Christ Is the Answer, is broadcast daily over the EWTN radio network, and his groundbreaking work in parish renewal has drawn national attention. In addition to his work in Detroit, Fr. Riccardo has served as a member of the USCCB National Advisory Council and is currently a member of the Alpha USA Pastors Forum.
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December 26, 2023
The story of salvation is presented in this book in a way I’ve never heard before. Highly recommend. I cannot imagine anyone reading this and not getting something “big” out of it.
For a most effective read, do not skim through it.
When we look at the world through the lense of the story of salvation - everything is different. And this book discusses how.
Fr Ricardo is a dynamic speaker as well. His sharing of his authentic self invites the reader into more of a conversation where a story is being told.
For a most effective read, do not skim through it.
When we look at the world through the lense of the story of salvation - everything is different. And this book discusses how.
Fr Ricardo is a dynamic speaker as well. His sharing of his authentic self invites the reader into more of a conversation where a story is being told.
April 9, 2023
Fr. John lays out the story of the gospel in compelling vivid analogies which relate to our lives today. Awesome book.
March 5, 2025
“But the early Christians set out, armed with love, to rescue others, and we must do the same. And it’s vital that we forward with love because the enemy isn’t ‘the other’, however we have defined that, whether it’s another political party, race, or gender. The enemy is the enemy.”
“Revisionist historians might say evangelization is always an attempt to colonize nations, and tragically, that happened much later in history. But the first missionaries weren’t doing that. They were a small, persecuted band, so why leave home? Why go to foreign lands where they had to learn new languages? What was their agenda? Simply this: freedom, liberation, mercy, and love.
They were eager to tell everyone they met that the world’s shipwreck was at an end because someone had done something about Death and Sin. They had experienced this themselves and wanted everyone they met to experience it as well.”
“Faith without reasoning is simply superstition or fantasy. That’s dangerous to be sure, but not as dangerous as reason without faith.”
“Every day I must deliberately crawl back on the altar and say, ‘Lord, here I am. I trust You; help me to trust You more. I love You; help me to love You more. I surrender to You; help me to surrender to You more. Because I know no one loves me as You do, and no one’s deserving of my trust the way You are. Help me to give You everything again.”
“Always remember trust and hope: God has done something. We do have hope, precisely and specifically because of what He has done.”
“He thinks You’re worth the trouble.”
“God, who is never nervous, anxious, or worried but is powerful and majestic beyond all understanding holds your life firmly in the palm of His hand.”
“There are no unimportant people. We are alive simply because God will us into being. We are all important people to God.”
God bless Fr. John🤍
“Revisionist historians might say evangelization is always an attempt to colonize nations, and tragically, that happened much later in history. But the first missionaries weren’t doing that. They were a small, persecuted band, so why leave home? Why go to foreign lands where they had to learn new languages? What was their agenda? Simply this: freedom, liberation, mercy, and love.
They were eager to tell everyone they met that the world’s shipwreck was at an end because someone had done something about Death and Sin. They had experienced this themselves and wanted everyone they met to experience it as well.”
“Faith without reasoning is simply superstition or fantasy. That’s dangerous to be sure, but not as dangerous as reason without faith.”
“Every day I must deliberately crawl back on the altar and say, ‘Lord, here I am. I trust You; help me to trust You more. I love You; help me to love You more. I surrender to You; help me to surrender to You more. Because I know no one loves me as You do, and no one’s deserving of my trust the way You are. Help me to give You everything again.”
“Always remember trust and hope: God has done something. We do have hope, precisely and specifically because of what He has done.”
“He thinks You’re worth the trouble.”
“God, who is never nervous, anxious, or worried but is powerful and majestic beyond all understanding holds your life firmly in the palm of His hand.”
“There are no unimportant people. We are alive simply because God will us into being. We are all important people to God.”
God bless Fr. John🤍
January 26, 2025
Shockingly good book.
Fr. Riccardo is able to communicate in a simple language some of the most important teachings of the gospel.
I found many of his explanations very revealing and made me “see” the gospel in a new light, understanding more in depth the truths written in the Scriptures.
A book recommended not only to Christians but to all people with “spiritual hunger “.
Fr. Riccardo is able to communicate in a simple language some of the most important teachings of the gospel.
I found many of his explanations very revealing and made me “see” the gospel in a new light, understanding more in depth the truths written in the Scriptures.
A book recommended not only to Christians but to all people with “spiritual hunger “.
August 5, 2024
This book opened my eyes in many different ways. It helped me view Jesus’ crucifixion from a different perspective. It also made me realize how insignificant satan is who has no power unless I give him power. Definitely recommended!
February 4, 2025
Fr John Riccardo is a must-listen for everyone, whether this book or his podcast, you need him in your life. Also pray for him and all our priests. The end.
October 14, 2024
read on jul 17. the general premise of the book is great: it emphasizes a much needed return to traditional evangelization via a kerygmatical proclamation of Jesus. however, the language is so dumbed-down and simplistic that i thought this was directed toward struggling middle school readers. the writing was choppy and awkward, and the whole book could have been condensed into an essay. the second-to-last chapter was marginally adequate.
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