God's Playbook

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast episode, we discuss the question of what the Catholic church's views are on horoscopes and tarot cards. What are the dangers behind this? With guidance and insights lets follow alongside Fr. Rico, and discuss more about this on today's podcast episode.    Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul. Let's discuss this in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Saul grew up as a Jewish man, persecuting Christians. God calls out to Saul, asking him, Why are you persecuting me? From his conversion, he becomes St. Paul. Let's discuss his conversion as he sees the light.  Support the show Thank you for listen...

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast episode, we ask the question; Who is my mother, brother and sister? Let's find out as we learn more alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/support Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/godsplaybookpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodsPlaybook/ E...

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast episode let's follow alongside Fr. Rico as we continue looking towards the scriptures. We continue hearing the accounts of King David and giving glory to God. Let's learn more today! Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/support Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/god...

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast episode, we continue looking towards the first reading in today's scripture readings. We hear and listen as we recount the story of David and Saul alongside Fr. Rico. We hear how David is tested and how he chooses compassion over violence.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsp...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast episode, we continue looking toward the scriptures as a follow-up from yesterday's episode. We listen alongside Fr. Rico and learn about the jealousy of Saul from David. Let's learn more today. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/support Ko-Fi: https://ko...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look toward the first reading from mass. It's the story of David and Goliath. God uses David to show that anything is possible with God. Let's learn more as we follow along with Fr. Rico on today's podcast episode.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/support Ko-Fi...

Send us Fan Mail "Mercy is able to reach down to every prodigal son, to every human misery, and above all to every form of moral misery to sin.  When this happens, the person who is the object of mercy does not feel humiliated, but rather restored to value” - Saint John Paul II. On today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico let's discuss and explore Mercy.  Support the show Thank yo...

Send us Fan Mail We look toward John 15:20, in our podcast episode today. Today is a reminder to see brother and sister as equals. We also celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He stood up against racism. This goes hand in hand with what we look at in the scriptures. Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below:...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue talking about Love, also calling it Surrender. Laying down one's life for a friend as Jesus says. This is what true love is based on. Laying one's life down for a friend shows love for God and one another. Let's talk about this as we open up the scripture looking towards John 15: 13-17.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using an...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue looking at the scriptures. We look towards John 15: 9-12. Love one another as I love you. Jesus describes for us to love deeply, to have a sacrificial love and a love that has no ends. Let's talk about this and explore this on today's podcast episode with Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsp...

Send us Fan Mail I am the vine, you are the branches. These are beautiful words Jesus says, which are found in John 15: 1-6. If the vines are strong, they will produce a lot of fruit, if not, then it will wither. Jesus is our vine, He helps us to make us strong. Let's discuss more of the scriptures on today's podcast episode with Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast episode, we look towards the end of John 14, specifically John 14: 15-31. Jesus tells his apostles about the advocate, which is the Holy Spirit. The Advocate is the one who continues to be with us every moment of every day. Let's explore this more as we break open the scriptures alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us u...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue in John 14: 8-14. It's a dialogue that Jesus is having with Philip. He says to him, "Whatever you ask in my name, I will give you". God wants us to spend time with Him, and spend time with Him in prayer. Let's learn more as we explore the scriptures alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we look towards the scriptures in the Gospel of John. We look towards John 14: 1-7. "Do Not let your Hearts be Troubled". Sometimes our relationships aren't always perfect and strong. Sometimes we are troubled when we see loved ones spiralling out, waiting on news from doctors, or waiting on a response from a job interview. Let's explore this and talk mo...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the last day of the Christmas Season. Today we celebrate the baptism of the Lord. This signifies the start of His mission. God frees us from our original sin through our baptism. God draws us to holiness. Let's discuss this on today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprou...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the feast of the Epiphany. What can I gift to Jesus? Our heart and love, the closer we are to him, it benefits us. This is what Jesus wants. Is God number 1 in my life? Gifting Jesus our hearts tells Him that we truly love Him. Let's explore this more alongside Fr. RIco on today's podcast episode.   Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Meditations from the Manger, we look at and discuss the Innkeepers and Townsfolks. Think of their impact of closing the door on Mary and Joseph. How do you think they felt? How would it make you feel when you hear someone saying to you, no? How many townsfolk do you judged Mary and Joseph and made them feel? Let’s talk about this in today’s podcast episode.  Support the...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our Meditations from the Manger. Today we look at someone who isn’t particularly in the manger scene but still had a significant impact, King Herod. King Herod was known as a very insecure person. Herod was irrational and made bad decisions. Let’s hear more about this insecure and jealous king on today’s podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you f...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Meditations from the Manger, we look towards the Wise Guys, also known as the 3 Wise Men. It was traditionally believed they were 3 kings that came far from the East. The 3 Gifts given by the wise men are appropriate, Gold, Frankincense, and Myrr. Let’s discuss and talk about this more on today’s podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for list...

Send us Fan Mail We look towards the angels in our miniseries on the Meditations from the Manger. Angels continue to have an impact on all of us. The angels are known as God’s messengers. How do we adopt the mission of the Angels and praise God more? How are we being called to bring good news to others? Let’s discuss this alongside Fr. Rico on today’s podcast episode.   Support the show Thank you...

Send us Fan Mail As the year begins, lots of people make a New Year's resolution. How about a spiritual resolution? How can I grow in my relationship with God? Have I noticed growth from January 2023, till now January 2024? Making a spiritual resolution is important for us, as it holds us accountable. Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico.  From all of us here at God's Playbook...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our series on the Meditations from the Manger. Today, we look toward the Shepherds. Usually, Shepherds were dishevelled, and on the fringe of society. Yet, God wanted the Shepherds as one of the first people at the manger. How many times have we been misjudged, misunderstood, and or looked over, and forgotten? Let’s talk about this more in today’s podcast episode.  Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue our miniseries from Meditations from the Manger. Today is also the feast day of the Holy Family. Bearing this in mind we look toward St. Joseph. How did St. Joseph feel when he heard Mary was pregnant? Let's discuss this with Fr. Rico and learn more.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.b...

Send us Fan Mail Today we start a new miniseries, Meditations from the Manger. We reflect upon the scene of the nativity. We start by looking towards our Blessed Mother, Mama Mary. We hear, discuss and reflect on how Mary is visited by the Angel Gabriel to her giving birth to our Lord. Let’s talk about this more in today’s podcast episode.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us usin...