fr. larry talks about his experience as an inner city parish pastor, high school chaplain, counselor and evangelist. fr larry richards has led hundreds of retreats, parish missions, and conferences for youth and adults alike.
his inspiring talks, presentations and books, always authentic and enthusiastic, have changed the hearts, minds and lives of millions of listeners and readers around the world.
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father larry richards was born in pittsburgh, pennsylvania. After high school, he attended college seminary at Gannon University and received his Bachelor of Science in mental health in 1983. Father Larry Richards continued his studies at the major seminary in St Vincent in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, receiving his Master’s degree. in divinity in 1987. he will soon be finishing his studies at the university of notre dame and earning a master’s degree in liturgy.
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. He is also the founder of the DME (Divine Mercy Encounter) retreat program for the Diocese of Erie.
fr larry richards is the founder and president of reason for our hope foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to “spreading the good news” by educating others about jesus christ.
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father larry’s first book, “be a man! Become the Man God Created You to Be” was published by Ignatius Press in October 2009 and was Ignatius Press’ #1 bestseller with over 100,000 copies sold.
in “be a man!” tells of his struggles to learn true masculinity, as well as the inspiring stories of others he has served in his decades as a priest. tells men how to focus on the right goal, how to live as a beloved son of god, of the need to recognize one’s faults and live according to the holy spirit, to be a man of true love and wisdom, to appreciate correctly the differences between men and women, to seek holiness and 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 or machismo. he calls men to admit their weaknesses and limitations, exhorting them to find the strength in faith and genuine love to overcome their sins and faults.
father larry’s second book, “surrender! The Life-Changing Power of Doing God’s Will” was published by Our Sunday Visitor in September 2011 and has sold over 40,000 copies. fr larry richards challenges you to let go of the attachments, assumptions, and excuses that keep you from giving yourself more completely to god, to receive all that god wants to give you.
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In 2014, our Sunday Visitor published a Catholic Men’s Bible, Nabre, with an introduction and instructions by Fr Larry. scripture desk calendar titled “no bible, no breakfast! no bible, no bed!” contains both morning and evening scripture passages and words of encouragement from brother larry, was published by the word among us in 2014.
father hosts the ewtn radio show called “the reason for our hope” every day from 7:00 p.m. m. to 8:00 p.m. m. (EST, USA) and from 6:00 p.m. radio program called “open line” on thursdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (est, usa). Learn more or listen online here.
fr larry can be seen on the ewtn tv shows “living right with dr ray” and “crossing the goal”. ewtn airs a miniseries titled “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.
fr larry richards also hosts a radio show called forever changed with father larry richards. can be heard across the country on corresponding radio on Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. m. to 9:00 p.m. m. (EST, USA) and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. m. (est, usa). for more information or to listen online, go to www.relevantradio.com.
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