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 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Music from the Solemnity of the Assumption Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
We ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for us because one day all things will be made new.
There comes a time to transcend from being righteous to being kind.
Holiness is not easy to find and it takes a certain amount of humility to move in that direction.
Whatever it is we are facing, do not be afraid and be brave and steadfast.
It all begins with God's love and out of that love, God will provide.
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.
Are you the person who chooses love, truth, and mercy?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We must actively discipline ourselves to remember that the Lord is God.
Every saint has a past. Every sinner has a future.
The Jesus who shines so brilliantly on the mountaintop is the same Jesus who walks besides no matter how dark the valley gets.
When things go bad, do you look to Jesus?
No matter t how unequipped we feel, we bring what little we have not from our abundance but from our need and Jesus takes it from there.
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.
As Catholic Christians, let us be generous givers rather than greedy fools
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Whatever pain or joy are carrying, God wants to be involved.
Where is Jesus challenging you to understand not just with your mind but with your heart?
May Christ dwell in us that we may be strong.
We make our homes a place where Jesus is welcome and carry Him to the world.
It's the little things, our acts of faith, hope, and charity, that make a big difference.
Music from the 17th 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.
Don't look back, but rather, press on forward, because what lies ahead is out of this world
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Start living as true followers and get serious about Jesus.
Now matter how difficult our lives, we can realize that in every moment, we are remarkably blessed
The Lord has great plans for us and wants us to be fully alive.
Life is hard and there are trials and the crosses of life but the Lord is real and He is victorious.
The love of God on the cross - victory over pain sin and death, is given
Music from the 16th 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 have the proper balance of prayer and service?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
God's calling us to go out there and rescue people and bring them hope.
Renounce the lie that you are a bad person and accept the truth that you are wonderfully made
When we praise the Lord and turn our hearts to Him, we find the courage to keep on walking no matter what is happening.
No matter what it is we are facing, whether it's fear, illness, resentment, addiction, let the Lord in.
Our help is in the name of the Lord not in the fruits of our labor.
Music from the 15th 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. Michael Madigan speaks on behalf of the Mission Co-op Appeal and the work being done by the St. Patricks Fathers in Africa.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
As we follow Christ, we should simply delight in Him
We are called to be Ambassadors for Christ doing what He needs us to do.
As we hold on to Jesus may we have the grace to forgive and to love.
Is there some small step you can take to actually be the answer to your own prayer?
Are we willing to respond positively to the call of God?
Music from the 14th 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.
is how we live the Gospel a form of teaching to people and how effectively are we doing that?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We encounter God in the brokenness and woundedness.
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