The Catholics of Pleasanton Podcast is a series of homilies, inspirational messages and content to nourish the faith of the community in Pleasanton and beyond.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Whatever still plagues you or you are struggling with, cast all your cares on God.
All of us are important to God, so we should treat others that way as well.
Music from the Taize Prayer Service Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
By answering Christ's call in our lives, we move towards holiness and build the Kingdom of God.
At the end of the day, it is God's grace acting through us.
Music from the 26th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
Fr. Mark shares the Gospel and discusses all the ways to share gifts and talents and minister at CCOP
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Be aware of what we have no matter how imperfect it might be - and then work on it with God's grace.
What are the things we are striving for but that not giving us what we are hoping for?
We call on the Holy Spirit to get rid of all the "junk" in our hearts and bring us peace.
In the ordinary "stuff", our holiness comes to pass.
Hope is present to us and we are called to bring it to a world in darkness.
Music from the 25th Sunday in Ordinary TIme. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
Do we focus on our relationship with God as much as we focus on money?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Identify yourself how God sees you - as worthy.
When Jesus works in us, it is out of this world
No matter how bad things seem today, it will be better because we can hope in God.
When the Lord does speak to you, will you be able to respond from a well-ordered human place?
No matter the crosses in our life, God brings about new life.
Music from the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
The Cross shows us how much God loves us and where our hope lies.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Who are we listening to? Who are we following?
The Lord has conquered and the Lord brings His peace and His peace never disappoints.
Hidden within you is already the promise of life eternal and you are bound for glory.
Whatever we are going through and however painful it may be, we are not alone.
We have gratitude for the gift of Mary and her openness that made the way for Christ to come into the world.
Music from the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
We are called to love each other and connect in a deeper way with Christ.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Let's ask the Holy Spirit to give us the grace to run to our Lord.
How's your "boat" today? If good, then let Christ preach from it. if not, that's where Christ will get to work
Prayer, song, and silence from the September Taize Prayer Service. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
Give the permission and authority of your life back to Jesus and you will be able to do amazing things
Imagine what our community would be like if we were a community of radical encouragement.
Hope has two "daughters", Anger and Courage. Anger at how things are and courage to see to it they will not remain that way.
Music from the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Even in times of tragedy and sorrow, God is present.
God can do in us what we cannot do in ourselves.
Set the bar higher to become great - to become saints and transform this world.
What kind of impact are we leaving behind after each of the encounters we have?
Do our lives attract others to God or do our lives make Him seem further away?
Music from the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
There is room in the Kingdom of God for everyone and God wants us all there.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Steadfast love and faithfulness do not depend on emotion.
Fr. G shares his homily for the Feast of St. Pius X, Pope