God's Playbook

Send us Fan Mail Today on God's Playbook, we reflect on Jesus as the Light of the World and give thanks for the ways His light shines into our darkness. From grief to disappointment, Christ alone has the power to bring hope, healing, and clarity. As we continue our Easter journey, may we stay connected to the true source of life and light. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God’s Playbook, we continue our Easter celebration by reflecting on the beauty of creation and offering our thanks to God for all He has made. Inspired by Psalm 8, we pray together a beautiful prayer of gratitude, praising God for the light and darkness, the storms and sunshine, and all the wonders of the Earth. As we take in the gifts of creation, may our hearts overflow...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to God’s Playbook as we continue our week of Thanksgiving prayers. Today, we focus on the incredible gift of faith — a gift freely given by God that we are called to unpack, nourish, and live out. Together, we reflect on how faith has shaped our lives and thank God for the people who have helped plant and water the seeds of faith within us. Let us pray with grateful h...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the beautiful and powerful gift of offering a Mass for others. Whether in times of joy, sorrow, or trial, having a Mass celebrated for someone — living or deceased — is one of the greatest acts of love and faith we can share. We explore what Mass intentions are, when and why to offer them, and how this sacred tradition brings com...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we explore why the Easter season lasts 50 days, making it the longest and most joyful season of the Church year. Rooted in Scripture, these 50 days reflect the 40 days Jesus spent appearing to his disciples after the Resurrection, plus the 10 days from the Ascension to Pentecost. Easter is too glorious to be contained in just one day, so we celebrate the Risen...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we reflect on the early Church’s spirit of generosity, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles, where believers shared everything so that no one was in need. We are reminded that while we may not be called to sell our homes, we are called to give generously of our time, talent, and treasure. True Christian living means responding to the needs of others with open he...

Send us Fan Mail On this Monday of the Third Week of Easter, we reflect on the ancient and beautiful hymn At the Lamb’s High Feast, a song of victory and hope that dates back to the 7th century. Its powerful lyrics remind us that at every Mass, we join in the heavenly banquet where Christ, our Paschal Lamb, feeds and nourishes us with his very life. As we celebrate the triumph of the Risen Lord, m...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, a powerful moment in the Church where God unleashes His infinite mercy like a flood, overflowing with grace and love for each of us. Inspired by the revelations to Saint Faustina, we’re reminded that God's mercy has no limit, and through the words Jesus, I trust in You, we are invited to deepen our faith and surrender. Whether this is...

Send us Fan Mail On this Easter Saturday, the Church invites us to reflect on Mary Magdalene—a woman once cast aside by society, but deeply loved and transformed by Jesus. Her encounter with the Risen Christ reminds us that God sees beyond our past and calls each of us to share the Good News. Evangelization isn’t reserved for clergy or missionaries; it’s a calling for every baptized person to witn...

Send us Fan Mail On this Easter Friday, we reflect on the disciples returning to what they knew—fishing—only to find emptiness until Jesus appears. In our own lives, we’re often tempted to return to the familiar, but God calls us to move forward with Him, trusting in His guidance and love. Just as Jesus revealed Himself in the breaking of the bread and the shared meal on the shore, He continues to...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the powerful greeting of the Risen Jesus: “Peace be with you.” As we continue through the Octave of Easter, we see how these words transform the disciples' fear into joy and courage. Peace can look different for everyone—whether it’s quiet time, a warm coffee, or a moment of stillness—but the peace Jesus offers goes d...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God’s Playbook, we journey along the road to Emmaus as we continue the Octave of Easter. The disciples were walking and talking about Jesus, yet they didn’t recognize that He was right beside them—how often do we do the same? Through the breaking of the bread and the opening of the scriptures, their eyes were opened—and so can ours be. Fr. Rico reminds us that God is alwa...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Easter! Today on God’s Playbook, we reflect on Easter Tuesday through the powerful words of St. Leo the Great: "No one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the Cross. No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ." As we hear the Gospel account of St. Mary Magdalene, we’re reminded that even those once rejected or considered unworthy are never bey...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate Easter Monday, the beginning of the Octave of Easter—eight glorious days where the Church rejoices in the empty tomb and the risen Christ! Jesus fulfilled His promise to rebuild the Temple in three days, and now we walk in the light of His resurrection. At every Mass this week, we’ll hear from the Acts of the Apostles, witnessing how the early...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate Easter Sunday—truly the most wonderful time of the year! More important than even Christmas, today we rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus, who died and rose to bring us eternal life. We reflect on how God chooses the humble and unexpected, like Mary Magdalene, as the first witness of the Resurrection, reminding us that no one is too broken to...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate the holiest and most beautiful liturgy of the entire Church year— The Easter Vigil. This sacred night marks the moment we transition from mourning to rejoicing as the tomb is empty and Christ is risen! The Easter Vigil is unlike any other Mass, beginning in darkness around the Easter fire and journeying through the story of salvation, culminat...

Send us Fan Mail Today on *God’s Playbook*, we enter the most solemn day of the Church year—Good Friday. It may seem strange to call this day "good" when we mourn the death of Jesus, but it is good because, through His suffering and death, Christ redeemed the world. He took on our sins, bore our pain, and poured out His love on the cross for you and for me. As we reflect on the weight of...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God’s Playbook, we enter the Triduum—the holiest three days of the Church year—beginning with Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This sacred liturgy invites us to reflect on the profound gifts Jesus gave us: the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the call to servant leadership. While we remember the Last Supper, today’s Gospel focuses on Jesus washing his disciples...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on Holy Wednesday —also known as Spy Wednesday—a day that centers on the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. Though his actions fulfilled the scriptures, Judas had a choice and freely chose to betray the one who had loved, taught, and trusted him. Today, Fr. Rico helps us unpack what it means to be all-in as a disciple, and how goo...

Send us Fan Mail Today is Tuesday of Holy Week, and in the Diocese of St. Catharines, we celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral—a powerful and unifying moment in the life of the Church. During this Mass, the Bishop blesses the three Sacred Oils: the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Sacred Chrism, which will be used throughout the year in the sacraments. It is also a special tim...

Send us Fan Mail Today is Monday of Holy Week, and today we take the time to reflect on the balance between serving others and keeping God at the center of our lives. As we remember the poor and our call to care for them, we’re also reminded that our actions must flow from a heart rooted in God first. What does it truly mean to put God before all else, even in our good works? Join us as we explore...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into the richness of Palm Sunday—also known as Passion Sunday—and why this day is unlike any other in the Church’s calendar. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, a sacred retreat where we remember the fulfillment of scripture through Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem and his journey toward the cross. The Church’s liturgy i...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of God’s Playbook , we reflect on those who stood faithfully at the foot of the cross—Mary, Mary Magdalene, and John—as Jesus gave his life for the salvation of the world. Through their eyes, we imagine the depth of love, sorrow, and unwavering faith as they looked up at the crucified Christ. Lent invites us to place ourselves in that moment and ask: where do we...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into the classic story of Pinocchio and how it teaches us about the power of truth. Just like Pinocchio’s nose grew every time he told a lie, we too, face the consequences of dishonesty—though maybe not as visibly. Jesus reminds us in John 8:31–32 that “the truth will make you free,” and Lent is a perfect time to reflect on how our words and action...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the powerful moment of the Transfiguration, where Jesus is revealed in glory between Moses and Elijah—representing the law and the prophets. This sacred encounter invites us into our own Lenten renewal, challenging us to trust more deeply in God's will, even when it feels difficult or unclear. As we walk through Lent, we’re...