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.
Rejections and failure are part of life and help us grow.
Do we just know facts about Jesus or do we know Him?
Jesus doesn't come to make us comfortable — he calls ordinary people to live bravely, love dangerously, and resist a hardened world with mercy.
Give yourself permission to be a little "crazy" for the God who loves us.
Ask God for the grace that we can forgive ourselves.
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The Kingdom of Heaven is not far away...how will you respond?
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Never lose sight of what we value or care for or our own selves
We must uphold the dignity of the sanctuary of the womb.
Remember how God has gotten you through the challenges or "Goliaths" in life before and that He will do so again.
Faith doesn't stop at recognition but asks for relocation, moving us to action.
Do we have a heart open to obedience, open to change, and open to be more like Christ?
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Faith that is lived well doesn't demand attention but invites recognition.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
jesus is our King and lift us up and fights our battles and absolutely wins
Affinity with God has to do with the heart.
When we share together, we see that God is very much present
Baptism reminds us who we are and then Ordinary Time teaches us how to live like it's true.
Do not be afraid to be honest with who you are and where you are with God.
Whatever are hopes and dreams may be, they should not simply remain hopes and dreams in order to make the Kingdom of God real.
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We have power from on high to rescue and save others and to give them hope.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Baptism Of The Lord
We encounter Christ in the quiet and in the personal
No matter what we are facing, let the word of God talk to us.
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May the manifestation that God is real take root in our hearts
God chooses to be revealed publicly, not privately - and that has consequences.
Jesus feeds each and every one of us with His body and blood - personally.
We are called to bring light to those who live in darkness.
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This Epiphany, let us be a people who are pilgrims of hope.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Epiphany
We are not the judges and we don't have the last say but are responsibility is to direct people to the Lord
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As we begin a new year, we are reminded that Jesus really became one of us and He is with us.
What is your heart being attracted to and how is grace and love being realized?
We present ourselves and give ourselves to the work of the Lord.
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Jesus came not to shame you or belittle you but to save you.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family
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There is no reason to fear - love overcomes death.
Pay attention to the good things around us and let those positive things help us appreciate the life God has given us.
Always keep in mind that the grace we receive is not just meant for us.
Music from the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
May we learn to listen to God as Joseph learned to listen
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