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Today, we’re exploring the remarkable life of Saint Rose of Lima, the first saint canonized from the Americas. She remains a powerful symbol of piety, devotion, and sacrifice. Let's jou…
In today's podcast, we look towards the scripture reading. More specifically we look towards the Gospel towards the end. Peter's desire to follow Jesus should be our desire too. It's Go…
Today’s episode focuses on Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the first friends of Jesus who was called by name. He is often a lesser-known figure among Jesus’ Twelve Apostles whose …
Today we look at the first reading taken from the prophet Ezekiel. What does it mean to have dry bones? Am I walking around like a zombie, being spiritually dead? God wants us to be mot…
What does it mean to be rich by sharing? In today's episode, we continue looking toward the Gospel, hearing the theme of Jesus talking about how difficult it is for rich people to get i…
Today in the Gospel we hear about the Rich man asking Jesus, what must I do to obtain eternal life? Jesus says, sell what you have and give it to the poor. What are everyday things that…
Today we look towards the readings taken from mass, specifically the gospel. We hear in the accounts taken from St. John of how Jesus spoke of the Eucharist. When was the last time you …
What does it mean to live a virtuous lifestyle? Today's podcast builds upon the reading taken from Ezekiel. The act of living a virtuous lifestyle is an expectation of us from God. We d…
Today's topic might apply to you, "Doing things we don't like to do." What are small tasks that you don't like to do? Examples include taking out the trash, washing the car, and cleanin…
"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour." What beautiful words Mama Mary says. The difference between the Assumption of Mary and the Ascension of Jesus is…
Today the Church celebrates the Feast Day of St. Maximilian Kolbe. St. Maximilian Kolbe exhibited Jesus' words right to the very end, "There is no greater love than to lay down your lif…
In today's reading, we hear Jesus say, I am the bread of life. Jesus teaches us the importance of belief in him and the Eucharist. What comes to mind when we hear these words? Let's div…
The Lord teaches us to take a day off. How do we spend our day off? What is important as a follower of Jesus is to ask God to help us to have a good work-life balance. We don't need to …
Today, we ask how do we care for one another. In our daily greetings with one another, Jesus is calling us to live authentically. What does this mean? Are we exhibiting the Light of C…
Today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Dominic. St. Dominic is known for starting the Dominican Order. He was known for his preaching. He is the patron saint of Astronomers and natural…
Where are we in the middle of this week? Are our batteries drained? Or are we in a state of Go, Go, Go! Sometimes we need to step back and break down our week, which we can also do with…
Today we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. What is the transfiguration? We hear how Jesus' clothes became dazzling white. What's important to identify is that Jesu…
Today we build upon one of the statements Jesus says in today's Gospel. What is Food for eternal life? What does it mean when we ask God to give us this day our daily bread? We aren't t…
Today on God's Playbook we explore the importance of a parish. As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is." That is why we should most definitely have a home base of a parish. Do w…
Do you talk to your local parish priest? Is he a positive role model for you? Who is your favourite priest? It might be your current pastor or maybe it was someone who influenced you gr…