God's Playbook

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we focus on the third commandment: keeping the Lord's Day holy. We’ll discuss how Sundays are meant to be set aside for worship and rest, and why it’s important not to let distractions like Sunday Football take away from that. Join us as we explore how honouring this day strengthens our relationship with God and refreshes ou...

Send us Fan Mail In the next episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we explore the second commandment, focusing on the holiness of God's name. We'll talk about why respecting God's name goes beyond words—it's about honouring Him in our everyday lives. Tune in as we uncover how this commandment teaches us reverence and challenges us to live in a way that reflects His holine...

Send us Fan Mail In this mini-series, we dive deep into the Ten Commandments, starting with the powerful foundation: "God is Number 1." We’ll explore why placing God first is the cornerstone of a meaningful life and uncover how this commandment shapes our priorities and actions. Join us as we unpack the Ten Commandments alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the life of St. Teresa of Avila, a passionate reformer and the first female doctor of the Church who transformed the Carmelite order with her deep spirituality and fearless determination. She is the patron saint of Spain, sick people, people in religious orders, and chess. Join us as we explore the life and legacy of this remarkable saint. St. Teresa...

Send us Fan Mail Here in Canada, it's Thanksgiving Day! Thanksgiving Monday gives us another excuse to thank God. Days like today, help us to stop, take a step back and realize what we have. Today is a gift from God. Do we live a life of Gratitude? Each one of us is called to live a life of Gratitude. We want to thank God for all He does for us. Lord, we thank you for all you do for us. From...

Send us Fan Mail We have to detach ourselves from things that hold us back and set us free. How many are you dedicated to work? Do you work to live, or do you live to work? Detachment doesn't necessarily mean materialistic things, but sometimes our own attitudes. Can we detach ourselves from materialistic things? We need to detach ourselves from world views and attach ourselves to Heavenly vi...

Send us Fan Mail Today we take a look at a part of the Hail Mary Prayer. The line we break down and look at more in-depth in today's episode is the line, "The Lord is with You." What exactly does this mean? What is this idea about God being with us? This idea of the Lord is with you was given first to Mama Mary. Let's explore this more today alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail When we spend time in our day to reach out to someone, it shows them that we care, that we are reaching out to them, and that we remember them. Today, reach out to someone and call someone, maybe it's someone you want to reconnect with. Make a positive call and call someone and bring the hope of Jesus Christ, that they're not alone, they're not forgotten, and they&a...

Send us Fan Mail Today we build on the Gospel when we hear Jesus say, "Ask and you shall receive." Yesterday Fr. Rico asked us to pray that Hurricane Milton will weaken. We heard it was going to hit shore as a category 5 hurricane, but it hit at significantly less strength. We can see how the power of prayer is real. Let's discuss the scriptures in today's podcast episode explo...

Send us Fan Mail On God's Playbook today, let's discuss the power of intercessory Prayer. Today, we look at the people in Florida and surrounding areas affected by natural disasters. The power of intercessory prayers is significant. When we flood Heaven with prayers, especially for others we don't know it tells God where our heart is, and that we care for other people. Prayer is vit...

Send us Fan Mail Creation itself is constantly changing. When we think of fall/autumn, we think of how the trees change colour, or the smell of the fresh cold air. We can relate fall to a comparison to our spiritual lives as well. How are we changing spiritually? How is our relationship with God? Are we spending more time in prayer? Let's talk and discuss this more in today's episode alo...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The months of May and October are dedicated to Mother Mary. The rosary continues to be the most popular religious devotion in the catholic church. The rosary itself is conducive to meditative prayer, and much more powerful than any other type of meditation. Let's talk about this more in today's podcast episode. Our...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the scripture as we hear in the readings about marriage. God so loved the world that he wanted man and woman to fall in love with the sacred bond of marriage and for the procreation and education of children. Let's learn and discuss more in today's episode alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our lin...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the Feast day of St Faustina Kowalska. She was a humble Polish nun living in a community with other sisters and living faithfully to the Lord in prayer and action. She had a deep devotion and love for Jesus, so He appeared to her continuously. Let's learn more and discuss this humble saint in today's podcast. St Faustina Kowalska... pray for us.  Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate and focus on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Many people love St. Francis for a variety of reasons. Those who've gone to Assisi know how beautiful the place is, hopefully stopping at the tombs of St. Francis and St. Clare. These two humble and faithful friends of Jesus are powerful saints in our Church who have so much to teach us about living our faith...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angels. These creatures God gave us help protect us and guide us so we can one day get to eternal life in Heaven. What are the angel's primary roles? Who are the archangels? Do you know that Guardian Angel Prayer? Our Guardian Angels never take a day off, and it's a beautiful image for us as we give honour and praise to God to...

Send us Fan Mail Today in Canada we celebrate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a Church, as a nation, as individuals. Today, we are invited to learn, to pray, and to seek reconciliation. The purpose of truth and reconciliation is to recognize the many problems, especially in the hiding of culture and religion. Let's discuss this and learn more in today's podcast alongside...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode, we celebrate the feast day of St Thérèse of Lisieux. Many people have a devotion to St Thérèse. St Thérèse has much to teach us even as a young teenage girl. Let's learn more about the little saint in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. St Thérèse of Lisieux... pray for us.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any o...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode taken from scripture, St. John talks to us and the early church that we are to follow God's commandments and do not have permission to sin. What's important for us to remember is that Jesus expired on the cross for our sins, but that of the whole world. Let's discuss and explore this more deeply in today's episode with Fr. Rico. Support...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul.  He is the patron saint of Charities, hospitals, leprosy, lost articles, and prisoners. Let's learn more about this humble saint on today's podcast. Vincent de Paul... pray for us.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/supp...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue our studies of the scripture, today we look towards 1 John 1: 5-10. Once again we hear the imagery of Jesus being called Light. Let's discuss this more in today's podcast 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/...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the scriptures in 1 John 1: 1-4. We hear from St. John say in 1 John "What was from the beginning." We understand that this was a close connection for St. John moved by the Holy Spirit as its author, we see this connection. Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any o...

Send us Fan Mail Today we ask, "Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?" We hear from today's Gospel, "The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him..." which may confuse some people. However, to answer the question short, No, Jesus had no brothers or sisters. Let's explore and discuss this more in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you f...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Pio or Pietrelcina, also known as St. Padre Pio. St. Pio is an ordered priest. Throughout his life, he had a profound devotion to Jesus, especially to Jesus on the cross. In his life, Padre Pio also suffered from what is known as stigmata; which are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in locations corresponding to the crucifixion woun...

Send us Fan Mail Today we take a look at the Gospel. We hear Jesus talking to his disciples and telling them that the first shall be last and that the last shall be first after they quarrel amongst each other. How are we living according to God's expectations? Are we living a joy-filled life? Let's explore this and more in today's episode alongside Fr. Rico Support the show Thank yo...