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God's Playbook

Fr Rico Passero

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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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Send us a text In this episode of our podcast mini-series on the 7 Sacraments, we explore the Eucharist, often called the "food for our journey." Just as physical food sustains our bodies, the Eucharist nourishes our souls, providing the grace and strength needed for our spiritual path. We’ll delve into its deep significance as Christ’s presence am…
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Send us a text In this episode of our podcast mini-series on the 7 Sacraments, we dive into the Sacrament of Baptism, drawing a unique parallel to being drafted into a sports team. Just as athletes are chosen to join a team and begin their journey, Baptism welcomes us into the family of God, marking the start of our Christian life. We’ll explore ho…
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Send us a text In this podcast mini-series, we revisit the foundational elements of the Catholic faith by exploring the 7 Sacraments. Each episode will delve into a sacrament's meaning, significance, and spiritual impact, beginning with "Sacraments 101," an introductory episode offering a comprehensive overview of the sacraments as channels of grac…
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Send us a text In the final episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we dive into the ninth and tenth commandments: "You shall not covet your neighbour’s spouse and you shall not covet your neighbour’s possessions." We'll explore how envy and comparison can rob us of contentment and gratitude, urging us to focus on the blessings we already have.…
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Send us a text In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we focus on the eighth commandment: "You shall not bear false witness." We’ll explore the consequences of lying, both big and small, and how dishonesty breaks trust and damages relationships. Join us as we discuss the power of truth and why living with honesty is essential to buildi…
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Send us a text In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we explore the seventh commandment: "You shall not steal." We'll discuss how this commandment goes beyond simply taking someone’s property—it’s about respecting the rights and possessions of others. Join us as we dive into the importance of honesty, integrity, and valuing what belon…
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Send us a text In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we dive into the sixth commandment: "You shall not commit adultery." We'll explore the importance of faithfulness, not only in action but in thought, reminding us to honour our significant other by staying true both emotionally and physically. This commandment calls us to nurture tr…
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Send us a text In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we focus on the fifth commandment: "You shall not kill." While this commandment often brings to mind physical violence, we’ll also explore how our words can be weapons, capable of harming others deeply. Join us as we discuss the importance of kindness, self-control, and speaking lif…
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Send us a text In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we explore the fourth commandment: honouring your father and mother. We'll explore why showing respect to our parents is essential for strong family relationships and reflects our respect for God’s authority. Whether through obedience, love, or understanding, this commandment teache…
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Send us a text In this episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we focus on the third commandment: keeping the Lord's Day holy. We’ll discuss how Sundays are meant to be set aside for worship and rest, and why it’s important not to let distractions like Sunday Football take away from that. Join us as we explore how honouring this day strengthens…
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Send us a text In the next episode of our 10 Commandments mini-series, we explore the second commandment, focusing on the holiness of God's name. We'll talk about why respecting God's name goes beyond words—it's about honouring Him in our everyday lives. Tune in as we uncover how this commandment teaches us reverence and challenges us to live in a …
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Send us a text In this mini-series, we dive deep into the Ten Commandments, starting with the powerful foundation: "God is Number 1." We’ll explore why placing God first is the cornerstone of a meaningful life and uncover how this commandment shapes our priorities and actions. Join us as we unpack the Ten Commandments alongside Fr. Rico. Support th…
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the life of St. Teresa of Avila, a passionate reformer and the first female doctor of the Church who transformed the Carmelite order with her deep spirituality and fearless determination. She is the patron saint of Spain, sick people, people in religious orders, and chess. Join us as we explore the life …
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Send us a text Here in Canada, it's Thanksgiving Day! Thanksgiving Monday gives us another excuse to thank God. Days like today, help us to stop, take a step back and realize what we have. Today is a gift from God. Do we live a life of Gratitude? Each one of us is called to live a life of Gratitude. We want to thank God for all He does for us. Lord…
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Send us a text We have to detach ourselves from things that hold us back and set us free. How many are you dedicated to work? Do you work to live, or do you live to work? Detachment doesn't necessarily mean materialistic things, but sometimes our own attitudes. Can we detach ourselves from materialistic things? We need to detach ourselves from worl…
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Send us a text Today we take a look at a part of the Hail Mary Prayer. The line we break down and look at more in-depth in today's episode is the line, "The Lord is with You." What exactly does this mean? What is this idea about God being with us? This idea of the Lord is with you was given first to Mama Mary. Let's explore this more today alongsid…
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Send us a text When we spend time in our day to reach out to someone, it shows them that we care, that we are reaching out to them, and that we remember them. Today, reach out to someone and call someone, maybe it's someone you want to reconnect with. Make a positive call and call someone and bring the hope of Jesus Christ, that they're not alone, …
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Send us a text Today we build on the Gospel when we hear Jesus say, "Ask and you shall receive." Yesterday Fr. Rico asked us to pray that Hurricane Milton will weaken. We heard it was going to hit shore as a category 5 hurricane, but it hit at significantly less strength. We can see how the power of prayer is real. Let's discuss the scriptures in t…
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Send us a text On God's Playbook today, let's discuss the power of intercessory Prayer. Today, we look at the people in Florida and surrounding areas affected by natural disasters. The power of intercessory prayers is significant. When we flood Heaven with prayers, especially for others we don't know it tells God where our heart is, and that we car…
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Send us a text Creation itself is constantly changing. When we think of fall/autumn, we think of how the trees change colour, or the smell of the fresh cold air. We can relate fall to a comparison to our spiritual lives as well. How are we changing spiritually? How is our relationship with God? Are we spending more time in prayer? Let's talk and di…
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Send us a text Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The months of May and October are dedicated to Mother Mary. The rosary continues to be the most popular religious devotion in the catholic church. The rosary itself is conducive to meditative prayer, and much more powerful than any other type of meditation. Let's talk about this…
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Send us a text Today we look towards the scripture as we hear in the readings about marriage. God so loved the world that he wanted man and woman to fall in love with the sacred bond of marriage and for the procreation and education of children. Let's learn and discuss more in today's episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for liste…
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Send us a text Today we celebrate the Feast day of St Faustina Kowalska. She was a humble Polish nun living in a community with other sisters and living faithfully to the Lord in prayer and action. She had a deep devotion and love for Jesus, so He appeared to her continuously. Let's learn more and discuss this humble saint in today's podcast. St Fa…
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Send us a text Today we celebrate and focus on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Many people love St. Francis for a variety of reasons. Those who've gone to Assisi know how beautiful the place is, hopefully stopping at the tombs of St. Francis and St. Clare. These two humble and faithful friends of Jesus are powerful saints in our Church who have…
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Send us a text Today we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angels. These creatures God gave us help protect us and guide us so we can one day get to eternal life in Heaven. What are the angel's primary roles? Who are the archangels? Do you know that Guardian Angel Prayer? Our Guardian Angels never take a day off, and it's a beautiful image for us …
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Send us a text Today in Canada we celebrate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a Church, as a nation, as individuals. Today, we are invited to learn, to pray, and to seek reconciliation. The purpose of truth and reconciliation is to recognize the many problems, especially in the hiding of culture and religion. Let's discuss this and l…
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Send us a text On today's episode, we celebrate the feast day of St Thérèse of Lisieux. Many people have a devotion to St Thérèse. St Thérèse has much to teach us even as a young teenage girl. Let's learn more about the little saint in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. St Thérèse of Lisieux... pray for us. Support the show Thank you for l…
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Send us a text In today's episode taken from scripture, St. John talks to us and the early church that we are to follow God's commandments and do not have permission to sin. What's important for us to remember is that Jesus expired on the cross for our sins, but that of the whole world. Let's discuss and explore this more deeply in today's episode …
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Send us a text Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. He is the patron saint of Charities, hospitals, leprosy, lost articles, and prisoners. Let's learn more about this humble saint on today's podcast. Vincent de Paul... pray for us. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: htt…
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Send us a text Today we continue our studies of the scripture, today we look towards 1 John 1: 5-10. Once again we hear the imagery of Jesus being called Light. Let's discuss this more in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984…
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Send us a text Today we look towards the scriptures in 1 John 1: 1-4. We hear from St. John say in 1 John "What was from the beginning." We understand that this was a close connection for St. John moved by the Holy Spirit as its author, we see this connection. Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode. Support the show Thank you for listen…
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Send us a text Today we ask, "Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?" We hear from today's Gospel, "The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him..." which may confuse some people. However, to answer the question short, No, Jesus had no brothers or sisters. Let's explore and discuss this more in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico. Support the show…
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Send us a text Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Pio or Pietrelcina, also known as St. Padre Pio. St. Pio is an ordered priest. Throughout his life, he had a profound devotion to Jesus, especially to Jesus on the cross. In his life, Padre Pio also suffered from what is known as stigmata; which are bodily wounds, scars and pain which appear in…
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Send us a text Today we take a look at the Gospel. We hear Jesus talking to his disciples and telling them that the first shall be last and that the last shall be first after they quarrel amongst each other. How are we living according to God's expectations? Are we living a joy-filled life? Let's explore this and more in today's episode alongside F…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 w…
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Send us a text 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 alongsi…
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Send us a text 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 l…
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Send us a text 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! Supp…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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. …
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Send us a text 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. L…
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Send us a text 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 b…
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Send us a text 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 opportunit…
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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…
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Send us a text 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 gi…
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Send us a text 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…
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