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
Episodes
1085 episodes
Season 5 Episode 269- Jesus our Foundation
ChatGPT said:In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico dives into the second reading from First Peter, reminding us that Jesus is our true and unshakable foundation. While the world around us constantly changes—friends, family, hea...
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Episode 269
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Season 5 Episode 268 - Jesus our Calm
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on Jesus, Our Calm through the Gospel of John. When the disciples face a fierce storm at sea, Jesus appears and says, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” Those same words speak to us today in the...
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Episode 268
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Season 5 Episode 267- The Dignity of life
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico dives into the Church’s beautiful teaching on the Dignity of Life. Every person—no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they believe—is deeply loved and valued by God. Fr. Rico remind...
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Episode 267
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Season 5 Episode 266 - The Gift of a Mass
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico explores the incredible spiritual power behind The Gift of a Mass. He shares how offering a Mass for someone—whether for a loved one who has passed, someone who is sick, or to celebrate a joyful occasion—is one of t...
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Episode 266
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Season 5 Episode 265 - Feast Day of St. John Paul II
In today’s episode, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of one of the Church’s most beloved modern saints — St. John Paul II. From his deep love for God and Our Blessed Mother to his courage in facing suffering and inspiring millions around the...
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Episode 265
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Season 5 Episode 264 - From Dullness to Life
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on how prayer is meant to bring life, not dullness, to our faith. Inspired by a beautiful prayer from St. Thomas More, he reminds us that our conversations with God shouldn’t feel routine ...
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Episode 264
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Season 5 Episode 263 - Depending on God - Luke 12: 22-34
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on depending on God through the words of Luke 12: 22–34. Jesus reminds us not to let worry consume us, but to place our trust in God, who provides for all of creation — and even more so for us. Fr. Rico inv...
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Episode 263
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Season 5 Episode 262 - The Mystery of Creation
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico dives into The Mystery of Creation — how God reveals Himself through the beauty and wonder of all that exists. He reminds us that creation is not an accident or a product of chance, but an act of d...
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Episode 262
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Season 5 Episode 261 - Feast day of St. Luke
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Luke the Evangelist — one of the four Gospel writers who helped spread the good news of Jesus Christ. While not one of the 12 apostles, St. Luke was a close compan...
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Episode 261
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Season 5 Episode 260 - Psalm 51
Today’s episode, “Psalm 51,” invites listeners to slow down and pray over one of the most moving prayers of repentance in Scripture — a heartfelt cry for cleansing and mercy. Fr. Rico reflects on how this psalm helps us acknowledge our sins bef...
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Episode 260
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Season 5 Episode 259 - Food that Endures
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on “Food that Endures” in honour of World Food Day, a global observance highlighting the fight against hunger and the importance of food security worldwide. As we dive into John 6: 22–29, Jesus reminds...
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Episode 259
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Season 5 Episode 258 - St. Theresa of Avila
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico celebrates the Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila, one of the great Doctors of the Church and a true master of prayer and spiritual renewal. Born in Spain in the 1500s, St. Teresa was a Carmelite nun...
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Episode 258
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Season 5 Episode 257 - The Season of Autumn
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the beauty and meaning of Autumn. As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, we’re reminded that fall is more than just a season — it’s a symbol of change, growth, and gratitu...
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Episode 257
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Season 5 Episode 256 - God is Merciful to All
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the incredible truth that God is merciful to all. No matter who we are or where we’ve been, God’s mercy reaches us with patience, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Through Scripture ...
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Episode 256
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Season 5 Episode 255 - Thanksgiving Weekend
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico talks about the true meaning of Thanksgiving Weekend. While we enjoy food, family, and fun, he reminds us that every Sunday is Thanksgiving because the Eucharist means “to give thanks.” Let’s pa...
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Episode 255
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Season 5 Episode 254 - Relationships between Tradition and Sacred Scripture
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico builds on yesterday’s discussion of Apostolic Tradition by exploring how Tradition and Sacred Scripture work hand in hand. Drawing from the Catechism, he explains how both flow from the same divine...
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Episode 254
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Season 5 Episode 253 - Apostolic Tradition
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico explores the meaning of Apostolic Tradition and why it’s such a vital part of our Catholic faith. From the teachings of the apostles to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we learn how the message ...
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Episode 252
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Season 5 Episode 252 - Psalm 136
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico dives into Psalm 136 — a powerful hymn of gratitude reminding us that God’s steadfast love truly endures forever. As we pray through the verses, we are invited to listen and reflect on how repetiti...
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Episode 252
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Season 5 Episode 251 - Faith & Eternal Life
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico dives into the meaning of faith and how it connects us to eternal life. Faith isn’t just believing in something we can’t see — it’s living in trust, even in the dark moments when God feels far a...
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Episode 251
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Season 5 Episode 250 - Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary — a reminder of the power of prayer and Mary’s loving guidance in our lives. The Rosary isn’t just a series of beads or repeated pra...
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Episode 250
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Season 5 Episode 249 - Feast of St. Francis of Assissi
Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Known for his deep love of the poor, his care for creation, and his powerful witness to living the Gospel, St. Francis continues to inspire us to put faith into action. From Assis...
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Episode 249
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Season 5 Episode 248 - the Common Good
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico unpacks what the Church means by the common good. It’s all about putting we before me—making choices that help everyone, not just ourselves. From daily actions to bigger issues, living for the c...
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Episode 248
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Season 5 Episode 247 - The Gift of our Guardian Angel
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico reflects on the Feast of the Guardian Angels and the incredible gift God has given each of us—a personal angel to protect, guide, and help lead us to heaven. While the archangels Gabriel, Michae...
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Episode 247
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Season 5 Episode 246 - Feast day of St. Therese
In this episode of God’s Playbook, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux as we begin the month of October—a month dedicated to our Blessed Mother. Join Fr. Rico as we reflect on the Little Flower’s wisdom, her love for J...
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Episode 246
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Season 5 Episode 245 - National Day of Truth and Reconcilliation
In this episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on Truth and Reconciliation Day, a time to honour the experiences of Indigenous brothers and sisters and acknowledge the painful legacy of residential schools. With honesty and compassion, he...
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Episode 245
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