How to Encounter the Love of God: Father Larry Richards - Family Life Conference 2023 (Talk 1)

In this first talk, Father Larry Richards preaches about the love of God, forgiving others, how to stop judging, and how to pray.
This talk was given at the Family Life Conference in Alberta Canada, June 30th 2023. The Family Life Conference is an outdoor conference where thousands of Catholics gather from across North America. Together they camp, pray and listen to Catholic speakers encouraging one another in their faith. The Family Life Conference takes place every year during the Canada day long weekend: www.catholicfa...
Ordained to the priesthood in 1989 for the Diocese of Erie, Fr. Larry Richards serves as pastor of St. Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is also the Founder of the DME (Divine Mercy Encounter) Retreat Program for the Diocese of Erie. Fr. Larry is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ‘spreading the Good News’ by educating others about Jesus Christ.
Father Larry’s first book, “Be a Man! Becoming the Man God Created You To Be,” was published by Ignatius Press in October of 2009, and was the #1 best seller by Ignatius Press, having sold over 100,000 copies. In “Be a Man!” he recounts his struggles to learn true manhood, as well as the inspiring stories of others he has served in his decades as a priest. He tells men how to focus on the right goal, how to live as a beloved son of God, of the need to acknowledge one’s faults and to live according to the Holy Spirit, to be a man of true love and of wisdom, to appreciate properly the differences between men and women, to pursue holiness, and to make a difference in the world. Not preachy, but direct, Father Larry challenges men to be strong, without putting on a mask of false strength. He calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitations, while urging them to find strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults.
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Father Larry’s second book, “Surrender! The Life Changing Power of Doing God’s Will,” was published by Our Sunday Visitor in September of 2011 and has sold over 40,000 copies. He challenges you to let go of attachments, assumptions, and excuses that hold you back from giving yourself more fully to God, in order to receive everything God wants to give you.
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In 2014, a Catholic Men’s Bible, NABRE, with introduction and instructions by Fr. Larry, was published by Our Sunday Visitor. A Scripture Desk Calendar entitled “No Bible, No Breakfast! No Bible, No Bed!” containing both morning and evening Scripture passages and encouraging words from Fr. Larry, was published by The Word Among Us in 2014.
Check out Father on the EWTN internet radio show called “The Reason For Our Hope” on Mondays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. (EST), and the EWTN radio show called “Father Knows Best” on Mondays and Fridays at 4:00 a.m. He can be seen on the EWTN televised programs “Living Right with Dr. Ray” and “Crossing the Goal”. EWTN broadcasted a mini-series entitled “Be A Man” in 2014 in five episodes to inspire men to become the true heroes they long to be - men of courage, compassion and integrity.

[@nancyforadora4439]

Amen Father Larry, I'm praying for you. God bless you and keep you, may He make His face shine upon you.

[@williamwaller16]

I share your talks with all those I love. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@cmspanjers]

I’m fired up now! Thanks, Father Larry.

[@mary9519]

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[@lakotafire2804]

Thank you so much, Father.
May God bless you, your assistants and those who see this.

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