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 of Advent.
Don't just wait for grace but create change and do something within us
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.
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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.
Do we care enough to share our faith or are we passive?
Deacon Mario shares a midweek reflection on where God is inviting us to persevere and where we are inviting Him to reign.
What is our "sycamore tree" that we can use to see and be seen?
"If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take gets us to the wrong place"
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In the Lord Jesus we see the most vulnerable and we are challenged to persevere in our faith.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
We can move forward because we know in God's time we will be reunited with those we love.
The Kingdom is found in the way we relate with each other.
We need to pay attention first and foremost to that relationship with Christ.
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Whether it's fear, guilt, or anger, we roll away the "stones" that keep us from hope.
With God we have the assurance we will not be put to harm.
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We are called to a high level of love.
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
The greatest work is bringing Jesus to others.
Do not judge or label and remember what binds us
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All things work for the good for those who love God.
Excuses will always be there for us - opportunity won't.
When we gather together, do we gather in faith?
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Purgatory, Heaven, and the Remembrance of Souls
OCIA Director Matt Gray, reflects on the readings for All Souls Day.
God's grace is contiually given.
Our Lord loves us with a love that is higher than any fear and deeper than any sin.
When we praise the Lord in season and out of season, we don't have to fear the Evil One.
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