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 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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Ask Mary to stand with you and teach you how to trust and say "Yes".

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Preparation for Advent means getting ready to meet the person of Christ

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Don't just wait for grace but create change and do something within usÂ

As we move deeper into Advent, is there one thing in particular to work on with God?

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God is always present to us even when we don't recognize it.

Wake up and make way; Christ is already on the move.

Be an instrument of God and use the grace He has given us.

We present our honest selves to the Lord and be open to God to work in our lives.

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Stay awake for God's goodness so when He comes, He will find us truly joyful.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.

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Sharing our gratitude to move our hearts deeper towards God.

God first in all things and everything else will fall into place.

Christ reigns wherever we make room, and Advent is our chance to make that room.

When everything else falls away, what remains is God and His Kingdom, and His love.

The grace we receive should be shared with others so that God's grace can continue on.

Music from the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Permission to podcast / stream the music in this service obtained from One License #706462-A, and CCLI licenses #11534746 and #CSPL176036.

Our "King" is humble and loving enough to come to the altar for us to receive Him.

Our "King" is humble and loving enough to come to the altar for us to receive Him.

OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

We are the dwelling place of God and have a part to play in bringing about His Kingdom

Being faithful will always cost us something, but being unfaithful will cost us even more.