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.

Humility is simply God first in everything.

Jesus has great plans not for our woe but for our welfare

When was the last time you were excited about and felt passion for Jesus?

We've been set free not to go wherever we want, but to go where Christ call us.

God's grace is exceedingly abundant compared to the sin we experience.

Transcend from what matters most to you to the things that matter to God

Music from the 29th 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.

Persistence in prayer can bring us closer to God

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Hold on tight to the Cross and the Eucharist - it is our security

The challenge for us is to live the values that we preach.

Know that we can look to our Lord and trust Him as a friendÂ

Are we people of integrity so that when people encounter us they encounter truly who it is Christ intends for us to be?

Music from the 28th 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.

As CCOP welcomes its two newly ordained deacons, Fr. Mark reflects on the spirit of gratitude.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Whatever situations we may face that shake us, always remember God's loving kindness

Persistence changes us and helps us to grow.

Persistence changes us and helps us to grow.

Jesus thinks you are worth it - and your neighbor and enemy is too.

If we pray with our imaginations, they become more real and powerful and give us hope.

This is God's battle and we must allow ourselves to be used by Him to spread His message.

Music from the 27th 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.

With God's strength and power we can continue His work of renewing this world.

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?