God's Playbook
Welcome to Gods Playbook. The podcast that knocks the hard hitting religious questions out of the park, or catching the Holy Spirit in the endzone. Train your soul and be God's MVP with your host Fr. Rico Passero. If you'd like to support us please visit: Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/godsplaybookpodcast BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/supportGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supportgodsplaybookpodcast
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Season 5 Episode 153 - Feast days of Sts. Peter and Paul
In today's episode, we’re diving into the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, two incredible leaders of the early Church who helped shape Christianity as we know it. You might wonder why they share the same feast day, and the answer lies in their u...
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Season 5 Episode 152 - Feast of The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today we’re reflecting on the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which beautifully follows yesterday’s celebration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mary's heart is a symbol of deep love, unwavering faith, and total openness to God’s will—quali...
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Episode 152
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Season 5 Episode 151 - The Sacred Heart of Jesus Revisited
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we revisit the beautiful devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we near the end of June. Father Rico reflects on the powerful truth that Jesus's heart beats with a deep, passionate love for each one of us...
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Season 5 Episode 150 - Psalm 55
Today, we’re diving into Psalm 55—an incredibly raw and honest prayer that speaks to the pain of betrayal, fear, and heartbreak. Father Rico unpacks how this Psalm hits home for anyone who's ever been hurt by someone they trusted, especially by...
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Season 5 Episode 149 - Psalm 51
In today’s episode, we turn our hearts to the powerful words of Psalm 51—a prayer for cleansing, mercy, and a fresh start. Father Rico walks us through this heartfelt psalm, reminding us that God doesn’t just forgive in small doses, but pours o...
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Season 5 Episode 148 - Feast day of Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Happy feast day, friends! Today on God’s Playbook, we’re celebrating the Nativity of St. John the Baptist — one of only three birthdays the Church marks in the liturgical year! We’ll reflect on why this day is so meaningful, especially for our ...
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Season 5 Episode 147 - Special Guest: Fr. Michael Basque - The Joys of Priesthood
In today’s episode, Father Michael Basque returns to share heartfelt reflections on the joys, challenges, and surprises of his priesthood over the past 35 years. From his first overwhelming assignment at St. Alfred’s Parish to serving rural com...
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Season 5 Episode 146 - Corpus Christi - The Body and Blood of Christ
Today is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi! In today’s episode, we reflect on the incredible gift of the Eucharist—Jesus’ true body, blood, soul, and divinity given to us in Holy Communion. This isn’t just a symbol; it’s God Himself, nourishing u...
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Season 5 Episode 145 - Special Guest: Fr. Michael Basque
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we welcome a special guest—Fr. Michael Basque, a diocesan priest from the Diocese of St. Catharines. Fr. Michael shares his inspiring journey to the priesthood, from his early days growing up in Oshawa to h...
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Season 5 Episode 144 - Mercy not Sacrifice
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! In today’s episode, we dive into the Gospel of Matthew and reflect on Jesus’ powerful words: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Why did Jesus choose someone like Matthew? And what does that teach us about God’s mer...
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Season 5 Episode 143 - Thanking God for Work
Today, we're reflecting on the gift of work—how God blesses us with the ability to earn a living, develop our talents, and care for ourselves and others. Whether you're employed, underemployed, or seeking meaningful work, this episode reminds u...
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Season 5 Episode 142 - Offering up our Suffering
Welcome back to God’s Playbook. Today we reflect on one of Jesus’ most powerful prayers from the Cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Suffering is something we often try to avoid, yet Jesus invites us...
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Season 5 Episode 141 - The Teacher vs Students
In today’s episode, we step into the spiritual classroom to reflect on Christ as our one true Teacher and ourselves as His students. Drawing from the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Rico explores the significance of allowing Jesus—not ourselves or other...
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Season 5 Episode 140 - The Common Good
Today on God’s Playbook, we’re diving into the idea of the common good—a teaching at the heart of our Catholic faith. What does it mean to truly live for the good of all, not just ourselves? We'll look at how the Catechism breaks it down and ho...
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Season 5 Episode 139 - The Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Happy Solemnity of the Holy Trinity! Today on God’s Playbook, we’re diving into one of the most beautiful and mysterious parts of our faith—how three persons are one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rather than unpacking the deep theology, Fr...
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Season 5 Episode 138 - Moral Law
In today’s episode, we’re diving into an important question: What is moral law? Moral law, or natural law, comes directly from God and always takes priority over human laws, no matter where we live. Whether it's topics like abortion, euthanasia...
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Season 5 Episode 137 - Feast Day of St. Anthony of Padua
Today on God’s Playbook, we’re celebrating the feast of one of the most beloved saints in the Church—St. Anthony of Padua! While many know him as the go-to saint when something’s lost (yes, even your car keys!), he was much more than that. A po...
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Season 5 Episode 136 - Precepts of the Church
In today’s episode, we’re answering the question: What are the precepts of the Church? These five core teachings help guide us in how we’re meant to live as faithful Catholics—from attending Mass every Sunday to making time for confession, fast...
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Episode 136
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Season 5 Episode 135 - Anniversary Blessings
Today is a special day on God’s Playbook—we’re celebrating Fr. Rico’s 14th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood! June 11, 2011, marked the beginning of a beautiful vocation rooted in service, love, and faith. In today’s episode, Fr. Rico...
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Season 5 Episode 134 - Passing the Law
Today’s episode takes us back to Mount Sinai as we hear God give Moses the Ten Commandments—rules not meant to restrict us, but to guide us. Just like a good coach gives a game plan for success, God gives us these commandments as a framework fo...
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Season 5 Episode 133 - Encountering God at Sinai
In today’s episode, we journey with Moses to Mount Sinai, where thunder shook the mountain and fire revealed God’s powerful presence. The Church invites us to reflect on this awe-filled encounter and how it mirrors what happens at every Mass—wh...
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Season 5 Episode 132 - Happy Birthday- Pentecost Sunday
Happy Birthday, Church! Today we celebrate Pentecost—the day the Holy Spirit came upon Mary and the apostles, and the day the Church was born. Just like the apostles in the upper room, we may feel fear or hesitation, but the Holy Spirit meets u...
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Season 5 Episode 131 - Holy Ground
Today’s episode is all about sacred space—because when Moses met God in the burning bush, he was standing on holy ground… and so are we every time we walk into church. Just like Moses, we’re called to recognize the presence of God and respond w...
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Season 5 Episode 130 - For who has known the mind of the Lord
Have you ever caught yourself thinking you know exactly what God should do next? In today’s episode, we’re diving into St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, where we’re reminded just how deep, rich, and beyond us God’s wisdom truly is. We explore wh...
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Season 5 Episode 129 - What's Heaven worth to Ya
Today, we're asking a big question—what’s heaven worth to ya? In the Gospel, Jesus uses powerful images to show us just how precious the kingdom of heaven really is—like treasure in a field or a pearl of great price. It’s not about giving up ev...
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