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 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 EpiphanyÂ
We are not the judges and we don't have the last say but are responsibility is to direct people to the Lord
Music from The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
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.
Music from The Feast of the Holy Family Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
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.
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May we learn to listen to God as Joseph learned to listen
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Music from the CCOP Christmas Concer: In Bethlehem Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
Once we get hold of an answer that can sustain us, we can move forward and live on.
If you welcome God and are willing to listen, trust, and obey, wonderful things will happen.
As we approach Christmas, we think about our families and submit them to the mercy and love of Jesus.
Joy comes to our hearts if we let God set the pace.
We prepare our hearts by coming to the deep realization of how much we need Him.
Choose to see - not just with the eyes God has given us, but with our minds as well.
Music from the Third Sunday of Advent. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.
God's vision is a culture of love and we are one family in Christ.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent.
Do not let your heart be disturbed and do not fear.
What is it you have to do to not just prepare for His arrival but to go with Him?
Let's place all our hope in Jesus and find rest in Him.
God works and grace happens in the quiet places where the cameras aren't pointed.
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