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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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.
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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.
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Today we continue our mini-series of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today, we focus on Peace. Peace is an important fruit of the Holy Spirit. Through prayer and worship, we experience peace and try to spread this worldwide. What is the Peace that God gives? Do you have peace with yourself? Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode.
Today as we continue our mini-series on the fruits of the Holy Spirit we look towards Joy. What does Joy mean? Where does Joy come from? What is the Joy of Jesus? How can we be more Joyful and how do we share this Joy? Let's hear and explore more about Joy with Fr. Rico.
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In addition to the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit, there are also 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we start the mini-series on the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit beginning with Charity. What does Charity mean? How do we express Charity? How do we model Charity? Let's explore more about Charity on today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico.
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In this episode of God's Playbook, Father Rico concludes the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by exploring the gift of fortitude. Discover how this gift gives us the courage and strength to choose what is right, resist temptation, and remain faithful to God even when doing so is difficult. Through practical examples from everyday life, listeners are encouraged to rely on the Holy Spirit for the perseverance ne...
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.
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In this episode of God's Playbook, Father Rico continues the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by exploring the gift of piety. Discover how this often-overlooked gift helps us grow in reverence for God, deepen our prayer life, honour others as children of God, and live our Catholic faith with greater love and authenticity. Join us as we reflect on practical ways to cultivate piety in our daily lives and draw cl...
Today's episode of God’s Playbook continues the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit with a look at The Gift of Good Counsel, also known as right judgment. Fr. Rico explains how this powerful gift helps believers discern God’s will, make wise and moral decisions, and choose what is right even when it is difficult. Through examples from Scripture and everyday life, listeners are encouraged to rely on th...
Today, we continue the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by exploring The Gift of the Fear of the Lord. Fr. Rico explains that this gift is not about being afraid of God, but about having a deep sense of wonder, awe, reverence, and trust in His greatness, love, and mercy. Through Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, and everyday examples of God’s beauty and power, listeners are invited to grow in humility...
In today’s episode Fr. Rico continues the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by exploring the Gift of Knowledge. Drawing on the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas, he reflects on how this gift helps believers recognize the difference between right and wrong, make faith-filled decisions, and stay on the path of justice. Through prayer, Scripture, and a deeper relationship with God, listeners are encouraged to gro...
In today’s episode Fr. Rico continues his series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit by exploring the Gift of Understanding. Drawing from the teachings of Saint Thomas Aquinas, he reflects on how this gift helps us see God’s presence, purpose, and truth more clearly in everyday life. Listeners are encouraged to look beyond surface circumstances and deepen their faith by viewing life through the lens of God&r...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico begins a special series on The Gifts of the Holy Spirit by exploring the Gift of Wisdom. Drawing on the teachings of Saint Thomas Aquinas, he reflects on how true wisdom goes beyond knowledge and helps us see life through God’s eyes. This episode encourages listeners to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in making holy choices, growing closer to God...
In today’s episode, Fr. Rico reflects on the beauty and mystery of the Most Holy Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three Persons in one God. He explores how the Trinity is present in every part of Catholic life, from prayer and the sacraments to the Sign of the Cross and the Mass itself. This episode is an invitation to go deeper in faith, grow closer to God, and stand in awe of the mystery and lov...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico breaks down the five Precepts of the Church and explains what they mean for everyday Catholic life. From Sunday Mass and Confession to fasting, Holy Communion, and supporting the Church, this episode is a simple and practical reminder of the foundations of living the faith faithfully. It’s an encouraging invitation to reflect, reset, and grow closer to...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on Saint Paul’s powerful question: “For who has known the mind of the Lord?” Through Romans chapter 11, he reminds listeners that while we may not always understand God’s plan, we can trust that His wisdom and love are far greater than our own. This episode is a gentle invitation to let God be God, grow in humility, and place...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Fr. Rico reflects on the beautiful Anima Christi prayer — a powerful prayer traditionally prayed after receiving Holy Communion. Fr. Rico unpacks the meaning behind each line and explains how this ancient prayer helps Catholics grow closer to Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist. This episode is a gentle invitation to slow down after Communion, pray from the h...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico reflects on Jesus washing the feet of His disciples in John 13 and what true servant leadership really looks like. Through Peter’s reaction and Jesus’ humble example, listeners are reminded that loving others often means serving in small, uncomfortable, and selfless ways. This episode encourages everyone to ask: where is God calling them to se...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico reflects on what it really means to ask “in the name of Jesus.” Through John 16:23-28, he reminds listeners that prayer is not about getting everything we want, but about trusting God’s will and believing that He always knows what is best for us. This thoughtful and encouraging episode invites everyone to pray boldly, stay persistent in ...
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, Father Rico reflects on the beautiful title of Mary, Mother of Good Counsel and how her example can guide us in making wise and faithful decisions. Through the gift of counsel and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, listeners are encouraged to choose what is right, even when it’s difficult, and to seek God’s will above emotions or impulse. This inspiring epi...
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