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 2 Episode 110- The Blessed Virgin Mary
On this Saturday in the month of May, a time especially devoted to Our Blessed Mother, we reflect on the deep significance of Mary's virginity. In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we explore why the Church teaches that Mary remained ever-virg...
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Season 5 Episode 109 - Mary Queen of Peace
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we continue our journey through the month of May by reflecting on Mary as the Queen of Peace. Inspired by Sunday’s Gospel—“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me”—we look to ...
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Season 5 Episode 108 - La Pieta
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother through the moving image of La Pietà—Michelangelo’s breathtaking sculpture of Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus. This image speaks to the...
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Season 5 Episode 107 - How do we Pray to Mama Mary
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we dive into one of the most common questions Catholics get asked: Why do we pray to Mary? As we enter the beautiful month of May, dedicated to our Blessed Mother, we take time to explain the difference bet...
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Season 5 Episode 106 - Praying for Peace
Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima and reflect on the timeless call of Mama Mary to pray for peace—peace in our hearts, our families, our nations, and our world. As we recall her powerful apparitions to the th...
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Season 5 Episode 105 - the Peace of Jesus
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the true peace that only Jesus can offer—a peace not as the world gives, but as only the Risen Christ can provide. Throughout the Easter season, Jesus greets his followers with “Peace be with ...
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Season 5 Episode 104 - The Joy of Motherhood
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we reflect on the beautiful vocation of motherhood as we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day. From biological moms to spiritual mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and all women who lovingly nur...
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Season 5 Episode 103 - Labour Pains
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! In today’s episode, we reflect on the powerful image Jesus uses in Scripture—a mother enduring labour pains for the joy of new life. As we approach Mother's Day, we explore the beauty of sacrificial love, not onl...
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Season 5 Episode 102 - Habemus Papam - We Have a Pope
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! In this historic episode, we joyfully celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the 267th successor of Saint Peter. Born in Chicago and rooted in Augustinian spirituality, Cardinal Robert Prevost now takes up the m...
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Season 5 Episode 101 - The Conclave - Part 2: Waiting for White Smoke
Welcome back to God’s Playbook as we enter another day of anticipation in this historic week for the Church. While the world awaits the white smoke signaling our next Holy Father, we are reminded that God often speaks not in haste, but in silen...
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Season 5 Episode 100 - The Conclave
Welcome back to God’s Playbook on this historic week in the life of the Church. Today, the Cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to begin the sacred process of electing the next pope—the 267th successor of St. Peter. While the world may view t...
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Season 5 Episode 99 - May Flowers
Today on God's Playbook, we reflect on the beautiful tradition of offering May flowers to our Blessed Mother as a sign of love, gratitude, and devotion. Whether in thanksgiving for graces received or in anticipation of future storms, these simp...
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Season 5 Episode 98 - Hearing versus Pondering
Today on God’s Playbook, we explore the difference between hearing, listening, and truly pondering God’s word. As we continue through the month of May, we look to Mary—our model of discipleship—who didn’t just hear God’s word, but pondered it d...
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Season 5 Episode 97 - The Light of Christ
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...
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Season 5 Episode 96 - Thanksgiving for Creation
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 ...
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Season 5 Episode 95 - Thanksgiving for the Gift of Faith
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 h...
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Season 5 Episode 94 - The Gift of a Mass
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 act...
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Season 5 Episode 93 - Why is Easter 50 Days
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 Resurre...
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Season 5 Episode 92 - Faith by Sharing
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 ...
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Season 5 Episode 91 - Easter Praises
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 h...
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Season 5 Episode 90 - Divine Mercy Sunday
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...
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Season 5 Episode 89 - Easter Saturday
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 ea...
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Season 5 Episode 88 - Easter Friday
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, trust...
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Season 5 Episode 87 - Easter Thursday
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. Pe...
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Season 5 Episode 86 - Easter Wednesday
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 t...
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