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Happy Saturday, friends! In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it really means to live a virtuous life, inspired by the powerful message from Ezekiel 18. From showing kindness to o…
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — a day filled with hope, joy, and inspiration. Mary’s “yes” to God didn’t just change her life; it changed…
Today we celebrate the life and witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest from Poland whose courage and deep love for God continue to inspire the Church. Known for his devoti…
Today, we reflect on Moses’s awe-inspiring encounter with God at Mount Sinai—a moment of thunder, fire, and divine presence. Like Moses, we’re called to approach the Lord with reverence…
Today’s episode, This is Holy Ground, takes us to one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—God revealing Himself to Moses in the burning bush. Just as Moses recognized the sacredne…
Today on the podcast, we’re diving into the life and legacy of St. Clare of Assisi — a humble yet powerful saint who dedicated her life to serving the poor. Inspired at just 18 by the w…
Today’s episode is Part Two of our Conflict Management series, called “The Appeal.” Yesterday, we explored going one-on-one with someone when there's tension. But what happens when that…
Conflict is something we all face—especially with the people we care about most. In today’s episode, we dive into how Jesus teaches us to deal with conflict in a healthy, faith-filled w…
Hey friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today, we’re celebrating the feast of St. Dominic, a powerful preacher and founder of the Order of Preachers—also known as the Dominicans. B…
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today, we're diving into one of Jesus' most powerful invitations: “Take up your cross and follow me.” It's a message that challenged Peter and the apost…
Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord—a moment where Jesus revealed His divine glory to Peter, James, and John. Using the beautiful hymn Tr…
Today on God’s Playbook, we dive into one of the most powerful and familiar gospel moments—Jesus walking on water. This miraculous sign isn’t just a display of divine power, but a deep …
Happy Feast Day of St. John Vianney! Today on God’s Playbook, we celebrate this humble, faith-filled priest who proves that God often chooses the simple and lifts them up in extraordin…
Today, the Lord's Day, today’s episode of God’s Playbook dives into a powerful message from the Gospel of John: “Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for et…
Over the past few days, we’ve been talking about the importance of connecting with your local priest and finding a home parish—and today, we’re taking it one step further by talking abo…
Welcome to a brand-new month, friends—August is here, and we’re kicking it off with the Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! In today’s episode, we explore the life of this brilliant preache…
Friends, welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today, we’re exploring the life and legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola—a bold follower of Jesus and founder of the Jesuits—who gave the Church a u…
In today’s episode of God’s Playbook, we’re diving into a question many people ask: Why is it important to have a home parish? Father Rico unpacks why having a spiritual home isn’t just…
Welcome back to God’s Playbook! Today we’re celebrating three of Jesus’s closest friends—Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. These siblings shared a deep and personal relationship with Jesus, re…
Today we dive into one of Jesus' powerful teachings from the Gospel of John: “Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.” We’re exploring how t…