God's Playbook

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk about Faith and Works from the scriptures taken from James 2: 14-17. We hear about thought-provoking problems. How do we deal with problems? How can we do a better job focusing on others? What can we do to help somebody in need? Let's learn more on today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our link...

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk about the sin of partiality in the scriptures from James 2: 1-4. How do we treat one another? How are we treating one another at work, at home, at the store, etc? How do we treat those who have less than us? Let's explore this on today's podcast with Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: ht...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our studies of the scriptures today. We look at James 1: 26-27. What does it mean to be unstained by the world? What am I doing to address poverty, sharing, and living the beatitudes? Let's discuss this more on today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsp...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the Gospel from Mass. We hear about the parable of the Mustard Seed. From a very small seed, it produces something great. Such goes along with Faith. Faith in God is a very powerful thing. Let's discuss this more on today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico.  From everyone here at God's Playbook, we wish each Father a Happy Father's Day!...

Send us Fan Mail Today we discuss the Not Yet mentality. What do you mean by this? God might be asking us to do something, but in response, one might say not yet; let me do this first or finish this before I do that. The "Not Yet" mentality is not from God. Let's learn more about today's podcast and why we should stop saying "not yet" and do what God asks.  Support th...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the scriptures, 1 Kings 19: 9a, 11-16. We hear the account of Elijah encountering God not in the noise, but in the Silence. Let's explore this as we unpack the scriptures 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/g...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we celebrate the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Today, we hear about the relic of St. Anthony, specifically his Sacred Tongue. St. Anthony is one of the Doctors of the Church. Let us learn and explore more on today's podcast episode. St. Anthony of Padua... pray for us.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout:...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look towards the scriptures from Mass. We look more specifically at the first reading. We hear about the Boldness of Elijah. We hear the accounts of Elijah provoking others about false gods and idols. How do we speak of faith in our own lives? Let's learn more today on today's podcast.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links...

Send us Fan Mail Today on God's Playbook we talk about the vocation and blessings of a priest. Specifically, today we congratulate the anniversary of Fr. Rico Passero. Alongside Fr. Rico let's learn more about his discernment, the gift of the priesthood, and the blessings.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzspro...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue looking towards the scriptures, specifically James 1: 12-15. The scriptures deal with the topic of temptation. Are we turning to God, when we face sin and temptations? Let's discuss this 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: ht...

Send us Fan Mail Today we hear in the scriptures at mass about the struggle of good vs evil. We hear about how the devil tempts Adam and Eve, and how Jesus was accused of being with Beelzebub. God gives us the strength we need so we are prepared to fight against the trials and temptations of the devil. Let's unpack the scriptures alongside Fr. Rico today.  Support the show Thank you for liste...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue opening the scriptures looking towards, James 1:19-21. What does it mean to be quick to hear and slow to speak? Do we react before we even think? Do we take the time to unpack what we should do or say? Let's learn more alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.co...

Send us Fan Mail We continue to look at the scriptures, specifically James 1: 5-8. When we ask God to give us Wisdom, we are often reminded that the Holy Spirit will provide us with the words to say in any situation. We need to ask God for help. How is God calling you to grow in wisdom? Let's learn more about Wisdom with Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using an...

Send us Fan Mail Today we look at the Scriptures, specifically James 1: 2-3. How do you react when trials come your way? What does it mean to persevere? Let's dive and explore the scriptures 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...

Send us Fan Mail Today we finish the last of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we look at Chastity. What is Chastity? How do we exhibit Chastity? Do we live a chaste life? Let's discuss this alongside 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: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue our mini-series on the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we look towards Self-Control. What is self-control? How do we exhibit self-control? Let us discuss this more in today's episode 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://k...

Send us Fan Mail We look towards our mini-series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today, let's examine the Fruit of Modesty. What is modesty? Do we present ourselves as a modest person? Do we live a modest life? Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.c...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. We as the Church believe the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life. Every time we come to mass, the bread and wine are coinfected into the body and blood of Jesus. Let's talk about this more today alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Bu...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our mini-series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit as we explore the Fruit of Faithfulness.  As Christians, we are called to be faithful to God. God should be the center of our lives.  Let's 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:...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our Fruits of the Holy Spirit, today, we talk about the Fruit of Gentleness. Gentleness refers to sensitivity to another person. We should also be concerned about another's welfare, their safety, and their security. Gentleness is grounded in true humility.  Let's learn more alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we continue our deep dive into the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in God's Playbook. Today we discuss the Fruit of Generosity. We are called to extend ourselves to all people especially the most needy. Are we willing to extend food, clothing, time, or any assistance somebody needs? Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! S...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue our mini-series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. When we think of goodness, it isn't just about doing good, in regards to morals. We must constantly seek the good according to God's standards and what's right for others. Goodness speaks of day-to-day decisions, actions, and behaviours in our daily lives. Let's continue to dialogue more on tod...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue our mini-series, on the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Do we show Kindness to others? Do we model the kindness that God shows to us? All of us are called to live with kindness. How did you feel when someone showed you kindness? Let us explore more in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our lin...

Send us Fan Mail Today we continue the mini-series on the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Today we reflect upon the fruit of Patience. Patience as a fruit of the Holy Spirit referees to treating others with thoughtfulness and tolerance. Do we have patience for others? Let's discuss this more on today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico.  Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any...

Send us Fan Mail Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.  O most holy Trinity, Undivided unity, Holy God, mighty God, God immortal, be adored! When we think of the trinity it is a beautiful mystery so far beyond our understanding. Many doctors of the church help us try to understand the Holy Trinity. The more we learn about God, the more we need to learn. Let us embrace the Holy...