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.

Pentecost is about making room for the Spirit to move in ways that were never expected.

We need to be on fire with God's love and let it change everything in our lives.

Place and find your peace in the hands of the Lord

Music from the Solemnity of the Ascension. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Be joyful and fully alive until the Lord comes and makes everything brand new.

Music from the First Eucharist Mass. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Fr. Brandon shares his message with the children receiving their First Eucharist that Jesus always loves us.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for The Ascension Of The Lord

Let's not just be fair weather fans of Jesus and not call on Him only when we are desperate

Have we been present to those most important to us?

Having the Holy Spirit permits us to be courageous and bold.

Faith is not about just staring up into the sky but living like Christ is still present.

Embrace the truth that we are called to be God's hands, feet, and voice.

We pray our religious freedom is appreciated and respected

Music from the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

God does not abandon us during our struggles.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter

We can share what is good and learn from each other.

It's not hard to put Jesus first because of His promise.

Music from Taize Prayer Service Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Let's be renewed as we remain in the one who loves us.

Jesus is present now, and not waiting for us to become impressive and first create perfect versions of ourselves.

The mission of Christ is a common responsibility.

Whether people reject us or love us, we must not forget the mission.

Music from the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Pay attention to the small subtle ways God shows up in your life.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter

We are called to let the Lord lead us and guide us so we can have peace.

God is not uninvolved but rather is very much present

Let us not build for God but with God.

Let go of the version of faith that feels comfortable

Does tranquility persist when things become more challenging and does it lead us to love God more?

When we act as good shepherds, the world begins to change.

Music from Mass with the Sacrament of Confirmation led by CCOP Children's Choir Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Lawrence D'Anjou addresses CCOP teens at their Confirmation

Music from the Fourth Sunday of Easter Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Christ is the voice that leads to life and we need to follow Him and listen to Him daily.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter

You can be what you are called to be because you let Jesus love you first.

Our life, our parish, our world - Jesus has it all in His hands.

The truth of Easter is revealed in God's deliverance and bringing forth His kingdom.

Are you ready to have the Eucharist transform you?

Do we trust the Lord? Do we rely on the Lord's goodness? Do we commit ourselves to what our Lord stands for?

Music from the Third Sunday of Easter Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Let us ask for the grace to recognize Him with renewed faith.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter

Surprisiingly, sometimes it is our enemies who can help us.

If we have to take a side, it should be on the side of the Gospel

God does not want us to be lost but wants us to live and proclaim His goodness.

What do you do after the moment passes?