God's Playbook

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Matthew, one of the 12 apostles, and one of the 4 evangelists of the Gospel. The scripture tells us that St. Matthew was a tax collector. Tax collectors weren't just notorious for issuing the tax but also for raising it so they could keep a percentage. Why would Jesus pick someone like Matthew to be one of His apostles? Let's find...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look at the phrase taken from St. Ignatius of Loyola, "We should not want to see or do anything that cannot be done in the presence of God and God's creatures..." We understand that God sees everything, hears everything, and knows everything. How is our moral compass? How much more should we be aware of God's presence? Are we reflective of how we talk...

Send us Fan Mail Today we ponder on a quote given by St. John Bosco: "All for God and for His Glory." What does this mean? St. John Bosco helps us to realize that we can turn everything into something for the Glory of God. Many prayers speak of this such as the Morning/Daily Offering Prayer. Let's discuss this more as we dive deeper into this alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Th...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the scriptures in 1 Corinthians 12. We hear this scripture passage often at weddings. What is Love? Straightforward the answer is God, He is the source of all love. We also hear from St. Paul identifying for us that Love is; kind, patient, not envious, not boastful, and not rude. What is also important is that love is not irritable qualities. Am I choosing to...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue looking towards the scriptures. We hear about the accounts of a widow and her son who died. We see how Jesus is compassionate towards her and raises her son from the dead. This also shows the power that Jesus had. Let's explore more of the scriptures alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsp...

Send us Fan Mail Today Holy Mother Church celebrates the Triumph of the Cross. Let's compare the cross to a trophy. How does it compare? When thinking about the NHL you think of the Stanley Cup. The ultimate trophy, you want to win is the Stanley Cup. If you play in the NFL, you think of the Vince Lombardi trophy, and that becomes your obsession. For us friends, the cross is that trophy. Jesu...

Send us Fan Mail Today as we celebrate the Lord's day, we look towards the Gospel from today at mass. We hear Jesus saying. If you wish to be my disciple, let them deny themself, take up your cross, and follow me." What does it mean to deny oneself and follow me?  When we deny ourselves our own needs and help others by giving up some sacrifices, that pleases God. Let's talk and disc...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God's Playbook, we look towards the readings from the Gospel, Luke 7: 1-10. It's the story of the Centurion, a man of Faith. The Centurion says that he is not a Jew, he works for the Roman Empire but is also a friend of the Jews. He is asking Jesus for help to heal a slave. The Centurion recognizes that Jesus has authority. Who is this centurion? How are ways th...

Send us Fan Mail Today we will talk about the passage from St. Paul about running the race. When you run, don't you want to win the race? Don't we want to win the race of life? St. Paul's imagery shows us that we need to be disciplined, just as athletes are disciplined. We are all called to run the race of life with a purpose, as life is a journey. Let's dive deeper into the sc...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the name of Mary. We recognize that God's presence is present when we pray the Hail Mary. She is revered for her yes to God. Holy Mother Church celebrates the Holy Name of Mary and helps us celebrate her faithfulness to God. When we call someone by their name, it speaks volumes with respect. Mary teaches us to be faithful to her son Jesus. Let's dis...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the 23rd Anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the USA. How are we called to learn, change, and be different? Today let's focus on how to reverse terrorism. 23 years have passed, but the memory continues from that unfortunate day. Can we learn and change when evil takes place? Each one of us has the opportunity to change evil, and do good. The power of...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we look toward the first reading from mass, 1 Corinthians 6.1-11. St. Paul discusses differences, which he calls grievances, and later on, lawsuits. How do we settle our differences with others? We need to permit ourselves to have differences. Is my language respectful towards others? Let's discuss and dive deeper into this in today's podcast episode alongside Fr....

Send us Fan Mail Today is the Feast day of St. Peter Claver. He is the patron saint of Slaves, Colombia, race relations, ministry to African-Americans, and seafarers. During his 40 years of ministry, it is estimated that he personally catechized and baptized 300,000 slaves. He never looked down upon any brother or sister. Let's learn more about this humble saint in today's podcast episod...

Send us Fan Mail Today is September 7—lucky number 7. 777. The number 7 is significant. It is mentioned over 700 times in scripture. It can be seen from the beginning of creation, where we hear in Genesis that it took God seven days to build the universe. We also hear Jesus speak seven statements when he was hung on the cross. When do we think of the number 7? 7 is a very prominent number. Let&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In two days, it is our Blessed Mother's Birthday. As it falls on a Sunday, the Lord's Day trumps her birthday; however, that doesn't mean it's not important. Our Heavenly Mother not only loves but protects, prays, and assists us. As we celebrate someone's birthday, we sing to them, spend time with them, shower them with gifts, and give them a cake. As we c...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the Feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa, as she is more known, has been quoted saying, "Prayer without action is a waste of time. Action's before prayers, is fruitless." Mother Teresa teaches us so much about spirituality. In today's episode, let's learn more about this humble and faithful saint. St. Teresa of Calcutta... pray for u...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready? The camera crews are ready, the TV hosts are prepared, and the players are getting ramped up. There's a lot of planning and anticipation before the start of the NFL season. If we're so passionate about football, how much more passionate should we be about our relationship with Jesus? Imagine what our encounter with God will be like. How glorious will that...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the first day back to school in Canada. Do you remember your first day of school? Are you a kid dreading homework, an adult sending off your child for the first time, or relieved that your kids are going back? What's consistent in all of this is God's blessings as we see children grow from kindergarten to further education. The need for prayer and asking for ble...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Labour Day. In today's podcast episode, we discuss Labour Day and the joys of working. Labour Day is a chance for us to thank God for the gifts, and the health that He gives us to be able to work. Saint John Paul II wrote, "The Dignity of the human person is also attached to a dignity of work." Let's discuss and find out more in today's episode.  Sup...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode, we turn toward the Gospel from Mass. We hear how Jesus focuses on the internal rather than the external. Jesus points out to us that God is most focused on the inner intention of the heart. We need to focus on our intentions to ensure what comes from within is holy and pleasing in God's eyes. Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail In today's podcast, we discuss the parable taken from the readings: the parable of the talents. This parable illustrates God's expectation of each of us. All of us have been given gifts. Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the Passion of St. John the Baptist, the humble prophet who prepared the way for Christ by calling for repentance. John’s life and martyrdom teach us the profound lessons of humility, the importance of following Jesus, and the necessity of turning away from sin. John’s example challenges us to examine our lives, seek forgiveness, and embrace the path...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this episode as we explore the life of St. Augustine, one of the great Doctors of the Church. Celebrated on his feast day, St. Augustine is known as the patron saint of theologians, printers, and brewers. St. Augustine lived a life of sin, was a womanizer, and was a drunkard before converting to Christianity, greatly influenced by his mother, St. Monica. Discover how Au...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the life of St. Monica, the patron Saint of mothers, difficult marriages, conversions, and those praying for loved ones. She’s best known for her relentless prayers for her son, St. Augustine, who eventually turned his life around and became a major figure in Christianity. Let's follow along with Fr. Rico as we dive into her story, her struggles, and how...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re exploring the remarkable life of Saint Rose of Lima, the first saint canonized from the Americas. She remains a powerful symbol of piety, devotion, and sacrifice. Let's journey through her life and see what lessons we can draw for our spiritual journey in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our...