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 Message. 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 we are attached too? Today, let's talk about attachments as we explore them more in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico Support the S…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 thought about living forever? Living forever is something we should think about, not because of our age, but because of our call. What does t…
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Season 4 Episode 199 - Living a Virtuous Lifestyle
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Send us a Text Message. 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 do not get to live our lives for ourselves, rules help to keep chaos out of our lives and to keep our moral compass focused on heaven. Let's l…
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Season 4 Episode 198 - Doing Things we Dont Like To Do
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Send us a Text Message. 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 cleaning up after our family. But how does this relate to religion? This can be a way of offering little sacrifices to God. Are there things we are …
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Season 4 Episode 197 - The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Send us a Text Message. "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 that Jesus ascended into heaven by His own power as the Son of God. Mary, however, was assumed into heaven by the power of God, which undersc…
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Season 4 Episode 196 No Greater Love: St. Maximilian Kolbe
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Send us a Text Message. 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 life for a friend." St. Maximilian Kolbe was a war prisoner and preached the Gospel in the concentration camps in Auschwitz. Let us learn more a…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 dive deeper into the readings in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 feel guilty on our day off to take it easy. Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico in today's podcast. Support the Show. Thank you for li…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Christ? Let's discuss this more alongside Fr. Rico in today's episode! Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our li…
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Season 4 Episode 192 - Feast Day of St. Dominic
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Send us a Text Message. 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 scientists. St. Dominic had a strong devotion to Jesus and turned to the Lord for strength in the good times and the bad. Let's learn more a…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 our spiritual life. Sometimes we are at the point where we need to Ask God to help us recharge our batteries. Where do you stand today? Let'…
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Season 4 Episode 190 - Transfiguration of the Lord - A Glimpse of Divine Glory
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Send us a Text Message. 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 Jesus was between Moses and Elijah on top of the mountain. In today's podcast episode, let's explore and further discuss the transfiguration alon…
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Season 4 Episode 189 - Food for Eternal Life
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Send us a Text Message. 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 talking about a physical bread but the bread of eternal life—the Eucharist. Let's learn about this more as we discuss this alongside Fr. Rico.…
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Season 4 Episode 188 - The Importance of a Parish
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Send us a Text Message. 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 we have a community we can call our home away from home? Let's talk about this more alongside Fr. Rico in today's episode. Support the Show. T…
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Season 4 Episode 187 - Your Favourite Priest
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Send us a Text Message. 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 growing up. Are we praying for our priests? In today's podcast episode, let's discuss this more with Fr. Rico. Thank you, Fr. Rico for all that…
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Season 4 Episode 186 - Counting our Daily Blessings
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Send us a Text Message. Today we look back on our daily blessings that God has given us. Sometimes we look at summer and see that it flies by so fast. But how did we spend our time? Did we make changes? Perhaps we had some hardships in July. Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. St. Francis of Loyola... pray for us.…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Jesus valued friendship and for Jesus to value friendship goes to show that we also should value our friendships. We see through Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, that their relationship with Jesus was solid and long. Are there people in our lives that we see …
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Season 4 Episode 184 - The Historical Jesus - Part 3 - Jesus on Moral Laws and Parables
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Send us a Text Message. As we conclude our mini-series, we look at Jesus of History. We have our friend of the podcast Fr. Chris Kulig here with us as we continue dialouging and exploring who is the Historical Jesus. Today we explore Jesus on moral laws and parables. Let's find out more as we listen and tag along with Fr. Rico and Fr. Chris. Suppor…
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Season 4 Episode 183 - The Historical Jesus - Part 2 - Jesus Message, Miracles, and Contemporaries
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Send us a Text Message. Today we continue exploring the question, Who is the Historical Jesus with our special guest Fr. Chris Kulig. As we look towards Fr. Meier's second and third books 'A Marginal Jew' we explore Jesus' message, miracles, and contemporaries. Let's go into a deep dive alongside Fr. Rico and Fr. Chris on today's podcast episode. S…
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Season 4 Episode 182 - The Historical Jesus - Part 1 - Introduction
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Send us a Text Message. Who is the Historical Jesus? Today we start a mini-series pondering, questioning and answering this question. Alongside Fr. Rico we have a friend of the podcast Fr. Chris Kulig joining us as we explore who the Historical Jesus is. Let's find out more on today's podcast. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us u…
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Send us a Text Message. Today on God's playbook we tackle the question of who can baptize? The normal ordinary minister of baptism is a deacon, a priest, or a bishop. What about cases in an emergency? Who can baptize then? Let's answer this in today's episode with Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our link…
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Season 4 Episode 180 - What is Temptation
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Send us a Text Message. Today we answer the following question, what is Temptation? In a nutshell, temptation is when we are called to do something against God’s law. How do we deal with temptation when it arises? Temptation itself isn’t sinful but giving in to the temptation is. Let’s discuss temptation more in today’s podcast episode alongside Fr…
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Send us a Text Message. Today on God's Playbook, we answer the question; What is Sin? Sin is an offence going against the law of God. How many types of sin are there? There are 2 types of sin, Mortal sin and Venial Sin. Sin is what blocks us from intimacy with God. Let us learn more and discuss sin in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico. Support the…
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Season 4 Episode 178 - Conversion - Mary Magdelene
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Mary Magdelene. She was a troubled woman until she met Jesus. It was a game-changing moment. The scriptures tell us that she was struggling with many demons. Mary Magdalene represents all of us. Let's discuss her more in today's episode alongside Fr. Rico. St. Mary Magdalene... pray fo…
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Season 4 Episode 177 - Come Away to a Deserted place...
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Send us a Text Message. Today we look towards the scriptures, specifically the Gospel. We hear Jesus telling his disciples to come to a deserted place. Every Sunday is the same as Jesus says to "come away to a deserted place." Every Sunday is meant to be like a little retreat. Let's learn more in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support …
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Season 4 Episode 176 - What did God tell Adam and Eve?
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Send us a Text Message. Today on God's Playbook we ask the question, What did God tell Adam and Eve? Why didn't Adam and Eve keep obedient to God's commands? Let's unpack this on today's episode alongside Fr Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1984653/suppo…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we finish our mini-series in the three R's; Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Today, we focus on the importance of recycling. It's shocking to hear how little people know what can and can't be recycled. Let's discuss this more in today's episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using …
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Send us a Text Message. Today we continue talking about the three R's. Today we look towards the second R; Reuse. How much waste do we go through? How do we help the environment? Let's discuss this 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.buzzs…
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Send us a Text Message. As we continue talking about good citizenship, we begin a small 3 part mini-series on the three R's. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We begin today with the first R-Reduce. What is God's expectation of us by reducing? Let's discuss this more in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for listening…
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Season 4 Episode 172 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel... pray for us
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. We thank God for the impact of religious priests and sisters in the Carmelite community. As we celebrate the feast day, the Carmelites celebrated it on this day since the 13th century. Let us explore more about the feast day of Our Lady of Mount on today's podcast…
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Season 4 Episode 171 - The Wisdom of St. Bonaventure
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Bonaventure. St. Bonaventure greatly influenced the Franciscan community other than St. Francis of Assisi. He changed his name after St. Francis of Assisi healed him. He became a professor and taught theology. He is one of the doctors of the church. Let's learn more on today's podcast.…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we look towards the scriptures in today's podcast. We can sometimes forget where our graces come from, but, we must remember that God will always provide. What do we mean by this? As we hear in the readings when Jesus sends out his disciples into the world, he reminds them that God will provide. Let's discuss this more…
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Season 4 Episode 169 - Respect in the Workplace
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Send us a Text Message. We continue our mini-series on good citizenship. Today we look towards just wages or what is fair. As employers, we need to respect our workers. First, we need to make sure they are safe at work. How do we respect our workers? Let's discuss this more in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for list…
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Season 4 Episode 168 - Like a Good Neighbour...
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Send us a Text Message. Today we continue talking about good citizenship. We explore today what it means to be a good neighbour. Where do we begin? How do I conduct myself? Let's explore this more in today's podcast episode. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/19…
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Season 4 Episode 167 - Feast day of St Benedict
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Benedict. We know that St. Benedict is one of the fathers of Western Monasticism. We don't know much about his personal life except the writings in his dialogue with St. Gregory the Great and his most famous writing; the benedictine rule. Let's learn more about this monastic saint in t…
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Season 4 Episode 166 - To Speed or Not to Speed
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Send us a Text Message. Today we look at the question of speed or not to speed. But really, we as Catholics are called to good citizenship. What do we mean by good citizenship? Let's find out more on today's podcast with Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.…
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Season 4 Episode 165 - What makes Ordinary Time Ordinary?
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Send us a Text Message. Today we answer the question, what makes Ordinary time Ordinary? When we think about Ordinary Time in the Church we need to understand that there is beauty in the Ordinary. In the mundaneness of life, God is with us every day. Let's talk and explore more about Ordinary Time alongside Fr. Rico in today's podcast episode. Supp…
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Season 4 Episode 164 - The Lord is Kind and Merciful
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Send us a Text Message. Today's podcast we look towards the Psalm from daily mass. We hear how the Lord is Kind and Merciful. What does it mean to be kind? Kindness comes from the heart. God's Mercy has no end. He is merciful to all sinners and to all of us. Let's explore this more alongside Fr. Rico on today's episode of God's Playbook. Support th…
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Send us a Text Message. Today we look towards the second reading taken from mass. We hear how weaknesses can take many forms. Do we see weakness always as a negative? We hear how God lifts up the lowly, raises up the humble, and so on. Let's talk about strengths in weaknesses in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support the Show. Thank yo…
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Season 4 Episode 162 - St. Maria Goretti : the Saint who Forgives
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Maria Goretti. She is the patron saint of young women, purity, World Youth Day, and many other things. This pre-teen teaches us so much, are we listening and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit, to inspire and shape our decisions? Let's talk about this more in today's episode. St. Maria…
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Send us a Text Message. "I desire mercy not sacrifice." This is one of the phrases taken from the readings today. When God expects things from us, one of them is mercy. Who are we merciful towards? Let's discuss and talk about this more in today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our link…
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Season 4 Episode 159 - The Faith of St Thomas
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. Most people associate St. Thomas with doubt. However, we should associate St. Thomas with Faith. Let's learn alongside Fr. Rico about this wonderful saint. St. Thomas... pray for us. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below:…
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Season 4 Episode 160 - Bringing someone from the Dark Side
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Send us a Text Message. Today we talk about bringing someone over from the Dark Side. We look at it daily as an opportunity to help someone come from the dark side to the light and get to know Jesus. Let's talk about this more on today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links …
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Season 4 Episode 158 - Revealing God’s Voice through the Prophets
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Send us a Text Message. Today we analyze and look toward the first reading taken from mass. We hear how God speaks to His people through the prophets. We look towards the prophets such as Amos who was bold in telling the people of the desire of God. Let's follow alongside Fr. Rico and learn more on today's podcast. Support the Show. Thank you for l…
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Season 4 Episode 157 - O Canada - God keep our Land
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Send us a Text Message. Our podcast is heard in many different countries, however, today is a special day for our Country of Canada. We hear in the national anthem the line, "God keep our land, Glorious and Free." Every day is a blessing from God. Let's talk about this more on today's podcast. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us u…
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Send us a Text Message. Jesus asked the question, "Who touched me." As we hear from the readings today we reach out like the lady and ask for God's assistance. When we hear of others who need healing and strength, may we be more willing and able to touch Jesus to have faith. Let's learn more on today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Support th…
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Season 4 Episode 155 - Feast days of Sts. Peter and Paul
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Send us a Text Message. Today we celebrate two saints of the church. Today we celebrate the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. Let's talk about these 2 Holy Men in today's podcast episode alongside Fr. Rico. Sts. Peter and Paul... pray for us. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! Support us using any of our links below: Buzzsprout: https://www…
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Season 4 Episode 154 - The Sacred Heart Revisited
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Send us a Text Message. Today we revisit the Sacred Heart. The beautiful image of the Sacred Heart shows that Jesus is pointing to His heart, as His heart beats for us. This image is also a reminder that God loves us so much. Let us reflect and revisit the Sacred Heart. Let's dialogue about this on today's podcast alongside Fr. Rico. Support the Sh…
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Season 4 Episode 152 - Healing the Sick - James 5: 13-15
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Send us a Text Message. Today we continue to look towards the scriptures. We reflect and analyze James 5: 13-15. We hear and talk about the healing of the sick. A lot of people think that when someone asks for the sacrament for the sick it's usually the last right. However, that's not the case at all. Let's hear and discuss more about this on today…
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Season 4 Episode 151 - Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No
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Send us a Text Message. Today we unpack the scriptures as we look towards John 5:12. What do the scriptures mean when it says yes means yes, and no means no? If we want our yes to mean yes, then we need to back up our words with our actions. Let's open up our scriptures alongside Fr. Rico and learn more. Support the Show. Thank you for listening! S…
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