The Resistance

“The Resistance is life-changing—and one of the most important books you’ll ever give away. Fr. John Riccardo speaks directly to the struggles of our time and the deepest needs of our hearts.”—Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder and CEO of Walking with Purpose

“Fr. Riccardo preaches the gospel in a way that is astonishingly both new and old. This book is a gift.”—Patrick Lencioni, author of The Advantage

“Like St. Francis of Assisi or St. Therese of Lisieux, Fr. Riccardo captures the gospel in a way that is both timeless and completely new. The Resistance is another example of his life-changing presentation of what Jesus has done for us, and the battle He is calling us to wake up and fight.”—Fr. Mike Schmitz, host of the Bible in a Year podcast

“There is a greatness in you beyond your imagining. No matter where you are in believing this is true, let yourself be amazed through The Resistance. Fr. Riccardo’s powerful witness and wisdom draw us into the story of a God who pursues, rescues, and restores not just in the past but also today in our times.”—Mother Gloria Therese Laven, O.C.D., superior general of Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles

“Don’t resist the chance to be a part of the resistance—the resistance that can and will change the world one person, one family at a time. That’s the straightforward and loving message in this beautifully written book.”—Teresa Tomeo, host of Catholic Connection

“Fr. Riccardo has a singular gift for presenting the gospel for what it truly is: astonishingly good news. With pastoral warmth, theological depth, and captivating storytelling, he helps us see the drama of salvation history not as an abstract idea, but as the most genuine account of our lives.”—Msgr. James Patrick Shea, president of the University of Mary

Fr. John Riccardo is a priest, author, syndicated radio host, and executive director of ACTS XXIX-Mobilizing for Mission, a Detroit-based Catholic apostolate. He founded ACTS XXIX in 2019, and its mission is to renew and transform the Church by proclaiming the gospel in attractive and compelling ways. Under Fr. John’s leadership, ACTS XXIX and its missionaries are active in dioceses and parishes throughout the United States and in more than twenty countries. Fr. John Riccardo is a graduate of the University of Michigan, the Pontifical Gregorian University, and the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family.

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