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 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.

How well do we live our "yes" when it comes to the Kingdom of God?

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

We are not in charge of our lives and restore the initiative to God

In the grind of daily life is where are holiness starts to form.

Pray, Hope, Don't Worry, Worry is useless, God is merciful, and He hears all your prayers.

Where are we telling God "yes" with our words but not yet with our lives?

Do we live what we have been called to live in the way we are called to live it?

We are called with our own to brokenness and sinfulness back to where we come from.

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.

God is generous in His love because He has chosen to be generous

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Let your faith influence, illuminate, and change human life.

Are you astonished by the ongoing forgiveness God gives you despite your faults and failings?

Do you have a heart that can be surprised by God?

Look at what God has given us and simply say thank you.

We need to be present to those who are hurting

We must be willing to carry the Cross of Jesus because the cross always leads to the Resurrection.

Music from the 24th 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.

Sr. Lucia Benedict reflects on the work of missionaries spreading the Gospel of Christ throughout the world

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

As we reflect on the 25th Anniversary of September 11th, we also remember that the love of Jesus endures forever.

We are called to use our faith and freedom in a way that it builds up the Body of Christ.

The things of eternity should have our attention and our energy.

Jesus isn't asking us to become people who never get hurt, He's asking us to become people who know what to do after we get hurt.

We can rejoice because God has a plan for our lives.

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.

OCIA 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.