God's Playbook

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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We continue our mini-series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit as we explore the Fruit of Faithfulness.  As Christians, we are called to be faithful to God. God should be the center of our lives.  Let's learn more alongside Fr. Rico.  

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We continue our Fruits of the Holy Spirit, today, we talk about the Fruit of Gentleness. Gentleness refers to sensitivity to another person. We should also be concerned about another's welfare, their safety, and their security. Gentleness is grounded in true humility.  Let's learn more alongside Fr. Rico. 

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Today, we continue our deep dive into the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in God's Playbook. Today we discuss the Fruit of Generosity. We are called to extend ourselves to all people especially the most needy. Are we willing to extend food, clothing, time, or any assistance somebody needs? Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico. 

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Today we continue our mini-series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. When we think of goodness, it isn't just about doing good, in regards to morals. We must constantly seek the good according to God's standards and what's right for others. Goodness speaks of day-to-day decisions, actions, and behaviours in our daily lives. Let's continue to dialogue more on today's podcast episode. 

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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 celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.  O most holy Trinity, Undivided unity, Holy God, mighty God, God immortal, be adored! When we think of the trinity it is a beautiful mystery so far beyond our understanding. Many doctors of the church help us try to understand the Holy Trinity. The more we learn about God, the more we need to learn. Let us embrace the Holy Trinity as we discuss the Trinity on today's p...

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. 

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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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Today on God's Playbook we conclude our mini-series on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, finishing with the Gift of Fortitude. According to St. Thomas Aquinas, Fortitude is the virtue that allows us to overcome fear and to remain steady in our will in the face of obstacles. Let's learn more about Fortitude alongside Fr. Rico. 

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Today, we continue looking toward our mini-series on the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit. St. Thomas Aquinas defines piety as the principally revering God with affection. How does piety help us to know, love, and serve God more?  Let's discuss this more today as we dive deeper into this alongside Fr. Rico. 

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Today we continue our mini-series of the gift and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we look towards the Gift of Counsel or Right Judgement. What does right judgment mean? How does this gift of the Holy Spirit differ from other similar gifts? The gift of Counsel is the perfection of the cardinal virtue of Prudence. Let's explore this on today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico. 

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Today is the Birthday of the Church! Today is Pentecost. The Holy Spirit descended upon Mother Mary and the Apostles. The Birthday of the Church is a time of renewal. Today is a day of rejoicing that we are renewed by the Holy Spirit. Let's talk and rejoice more alongside Fr. Rico today!

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Today we continue our mini-series of the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we look towards the Gift of the Fear of the Lord. This gift is described by St. Thomas Aquinas as a fear of separating oneself from God. He describes the gift as a "filial fear," like a child's fear of offending his father, rather than a "servile fear," that is, a fear of punishment Let's learn more about this Gift of t...

We continue our mini-series on the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. St. Thomas Aquinas defines the Gift of knowledge as the ability to judge correctly. Regarding matters of faith, it is the knowing between what's good and bad, what's right and wrong, etc. Let's discuss this more on today's podcast. 

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Today on God's Playbook we continue discussing our mini-series on the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we look towards the Gift of Understanding. The Gift of Understanding is seeing it from a divine perspective. What does this mean? Let's learn more as we dive deeper alongside Fr. Rico. 

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Today we begin a mini-series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, followed by another mini-series on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Today we look towards the Gift of Wisdom. According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the gift of Wisdom is both the knowledge of and judgement of divine things. Let's dive deeper into this and explore the gifts of wisdom alongside Fr. Rico. 

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