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 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?

Where does your heart need to be born again?

Peace is not just something that we pray for. It is something we work for.

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Jesus doesn't come with disappointment or condemnation but with mercy.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday

In light of the Resurrection, we can face and overcome the obstacles we encounter.

We need to proclaim from this day forward that everything has changed.

Christ walks us through the Scriptures and gives us Himself

Jesus meets you as you are in the ordinary middle of the week.

Let us "rise" with the Lord and be free to announce that Jesus is indeed risen.

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

Do not be afraid. He is risen...and even now, He meets you on the way.

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

Passion of our Lord Jesus and Homily for Good Friday

Music from Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord's Supper Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

WIth love, everything changes and God is present.

Keep your eyes fixed on the cross because God ways are so much better than our ways

As we move through Holy Week, we move through the table, the cross, the silence, and then new life on Easter Sunday.

Christ gives himself to us even though we are not perfect.

Spend meaningful and loving time with those loved ones who matter most.

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

This week we remember and enter into the love of a god who redeems us.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

We have a God that calls us by name and always goes to bat for us.

May we see Jesus for who He is, our Lord and Savior

God is not looking for perfect people but for willing hearts

Stay with Jesus not just when it's easy but all the way through.

Instead of becoming anger and bitter, you can find hope and compassion in Christ on the cross.

When we are in need of God to make things right, He will be there for us.

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

Jesus, hide me in your wounds and in your love.

It's in the quiet, obedient, and dutiful faithfulness that God goes to work.

In the moments we feel most lost, those are the moments that God never lets up.

Presence, patience, and listening are acts of grace we can give to others and ourselves

The cross is our victory and our only hope.

Our world is need of a second chance.

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Jesus looks at us and asks us the simple question: "Will You Follow Me?"

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

We find ways to deepen our relationship with one another.

Let Jesus break the armor we put around our hearts.

Jesus turns ordinary moments into places where everything begins to change.

Inward transfomation shows how wise a people we are.