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.
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.
Ask the Lord to take the courage to take the first step and so begin something much bigger.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the special readings used this Sunday for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
If we have the desire to be there for people and to help others, we must first understand the context.
Let the Lord do his work and write the beautiful story that is your life.
Music from Taize Prayer Service at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton at St. Augustine Church. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
We are not god, we are co-workers with God.
Have the courage to know when to speak and the humility to know when to listen.
When life is difficult or we struggle or face failure, we can pray "Holy Spirit give me the mind of Christ."
Many of us are imprisoned by anger, negativity, and pain and should rely on each other to be set free.
Music from the Mass celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton at St. Augustine Church. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
Fr. Mark reflects on the 125th Anniversary of St. Augustine Parish at the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the special readings used this Sunday for the 125th Anniversary of St. Augustine parish in Pleasanton
Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.
Just because we aren't seeing anything happening in our prayer, doesn't mean God isn't working.
Peace can only be received by a heart that is open
Have you already decided where your story goes and left no room for God?
God wants us whole and holy and that work begins from the inside out.
Instead of building walls, show others you can change
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.
Whatever is going on in life, remember to hold on to hope.
OCIAÂ Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Take hope in the Resurrection and find freedom in Jesus Christ.
We are called to not lose sight of what or who matters most.
The Heart of God comes looking for those who want to be part of His kingdom.
Following Christ means being humble enough to question our assumptions, especially about the people we think we already understand.
Our salvation is a gift from God and we have to participate in His gift.
What is it that you lack and what holds you from following Him freely?
Music from the 20th 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.
How do we encounter those who are different and how accepting are we?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Every good and beautiful gift comes from God.
Hurt can be transformed into compassion so we can begin to experience peace.
It is through Christ that all things are made new again.
Faith isn't always knowing where God is taking us, it can simply be knowing who we are walking toward.
Notice the one that is missing and go find them.
Where today will you open your hand and plant the seeds of the kingdom you will one day inherit?
Music from the 19th 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.
God always brings the greatest good out of anything we do.
OCIAÂ Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Give your life to Jesus every single day.
Jesus displays His love for us, no matter what.
Who is lost and who do you need to hold in prayer?
Faith doesn't grow just grow in the big miracles but in the quiet moments in between.
God asks for our honesty so He can bring us into greater holiness.
Are you open to whatever word it is that God speaks to you?
Music from the 18th 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.
Are you staying close to enough to Jesus that He can do something miraculous with the little you have?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our God is a god of surprises willing to do great things.
If you feel broken or imperfect, trust God and His love and vision for you.
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