The Guiding Light on Route 66

So we've all probably asked ourselves the question...do we really have free will or do is our life truly paved for us? Shows like Marvel Studios' Loki and What If... really bring this question up a lot and so Father Richard is here to talk about them with some guest stars! Hit that play button and ponder the question...What's this? FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

On today's episode, Father Richard sits down with our new Youth Minister, Trisha! Hit the play button now to meet her! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

On this episode, Father Richard and our Faith Formation Director, Jesús, talk about the the famous and perhaps, not so famous but all equally important women of the Catholic Church. Hit the play button and chime in! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Did you know that we celebrate the archangels this week? What do you know about them? What do you know about angels? Need some more insight about them? Find out as Father Richard talks with guest host, Emmanuel Flores about angels! Hit the play button and listen now! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Father Richard and Jamie talk about what it is that we are called to be as sharers of the word. Also, a big announcement is made so stick around and listen to when it is made! Hit play to listen in! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

We've got a great episode with someone special! Find out who by hitting the play button now!! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Our parish is blessed to have an amazing community of parishioners that help our church in different ways and this parishioner happens to also be our school principal! Meet, Mrs. Doreen Zuno! She has been with us at St. Frances for many years as a parent, teacher and now the parish school principal. Get to know more of Mrs. Zuno and the amazing plans she has for our school. Hit the play button now! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Episode 2 has a new guest and a new priest to St. Frances of Rome. Father Richard sits down to talk to our new associate priest, Fr. Armando Hernandez. Get to know more of this amazing man of God and the hidden talents he has!! (You may have already seen one of those at mass during his homilies). What are you waiting for? Hit the play button! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

After a much needed break, we are back! Season 3 of The Guiding Light on Route 66 starts off with new people on the show! New people at our parish! New surprises for everyone! So, join us as our host, Father Richard once again brings us back toward the guiding light. Hit that play button now. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

You read that right! This is the end our 2nd season of "The Guiding Light on Route 66". Don't worry, we'll be back soon. Just going to take a little break and also take some time to plan and prepare our 3rd season! Enjoy this episode as we dive into a review and conversation about Disney/Pixar's newest movie, Luca as well as our fireworks fundraiser July 1st-4th. So hit that play button and join in on the fun! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

You didn't think we'd forget our dad's this weekend did you? Join Father Richard and Jamie as they talk about their dads and celebrating Father's Day. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Summer is approaching and for us here at St. Frances, this summer is sure to bring about a lot of change. So many bittersweet farewells coming up. Hit play to find out more. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

With the Easter season officially concluded after Pentecost Sunday, life in the church goes back into Ordinary Time. So...does that mean that things are less exciting? What does Ordinary Time mean for us? Hit the play button to find out. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Confused by this episode's title? Well...hit the play button to find out more! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Did you find the title of the episode to be a tongue twister? If you did, ask Mother Mary for help. Just kidding. We are talking about our mothers since this coming weekend we celebrate Mother's Day here in the United States. As Catholics, how can we talk about mothers and not mention the mother of Jesus who inspires us to love and follow him. Join Father Richard and Jamie for a fun and heartfelt conversation on mothers. Hit that play button for all the Mother's Day fun and feels. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

So you were probably baptized as a baby, you received your first communion as a kid and you probably made your confirmation and then forgot about being active at church. Maybe that isn't you but maybe that story sounds familiar because you know of people who "graduated" after they received the sacrament of confirmation. Well...you don't graduate after confirmation. The work really only just begins. Father Richard and Jamie dive into why there is more to our Catholic life after confirmation. Hit that play button to jump into the conversation! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

The 4th Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday and here at Saint Frances of Rome, we like to pray for vocations. Do you know what your vocation is? Maybe priesthood? Religious life? Family life? Single life? Join Father Richard and Jamie as they talk about these vocations. Hit that play button already! :) FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

We just started the Easter season but did you know that the 2nd Sunday of Easter is also Divine Mercy Sunday. Did you know that? Do you know about the Divine Mercy devotions? Well, fear not because Father Richard and Jamie are talking all about that on this episode of the Guiding Light on Route 66. Hit that play button and get started! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Happy Easter! He is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Come celebrate the Easter Season with us here on The Guiding Light On Route 66! So did you know we celebrate Easter for a few weeks? Do you know when it ends? Do you know why the egg and the easter bunny matter? Do you know why the duck matters? Well Father Richard and Jamie are here to share all about it! So hit that play button and join in the conversation. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

So you've all probably heard about the shows "WandaVision" and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier". Such fun and entertaining shows. However, have you heard about the show called "The Chosen"? Father Richard is inviting us to give "The Chosen" a chance and watch a show that follows the lives of people in the life of Jesus. Want to know more? Hit the play button and listen to find out what the show is about. Father Richard is joined by co-host, Jamie Gutierrez and another special guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Do you know how to say the word "Triduum"? Do you know what it is? Do you know why it's so important for us as Catholics to participate in the celebrations of the Triduum? If you answered no to any of those questions, then give this episode a listen. With Holy Week about to begin, Father Richard and Jamie help us understand the importance of the Triduum for us in our Catholic faith. So...what are you still reading this description for? Hit the play button! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

So this coming Sunday we will be halfway done through the season of Lent. Did you know that there is a special name for the 4th Sunday of Lent? No? Well, Father Richard, Jamie and a special guest chat about that and other fun topics to help us prepare for this Sunday and for the coming of Easter in just a few weeks. So what are you waiting for? Hit play! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

It may be Lent but here at St. Frances of Rome Church, we are partying on March 9th! The Feast of St. Frances of Rome (our patron saint) is coming up and our hosts Fr. Richard and Jamie G. are letting us know about her and other saints too in today's episode. So hit that play button and get ready to join the party! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Ever wonder how people who aren't baptized or are missing a sacrament receive them? Father Richard is the leading expert on this topic. So come and listen as he and Jamie chat about making new christians in the world! Just hit that play button. FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Today, our host, Father Richard is asking Ms. Jamie the ever so popular question as we begin this season of Lent. "What are you giving up this Lent"? Have you any of you given thought to this? Do you ever struggle with thinking about what to give up for Lent? More importantly, do you know why you give something up for Lent? If you answered yes to any of these questions or if you have questions about that then you've come to the right podcast! Just hit the play button to hear more! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Last year, Ash Wednesday just barely missed the start of the pandemic, and this year, we didn't think the pandemic would still be around. So, what is Ash Wednesday going to look like for us??? You have the questions and Father Richard and Jamie have the answers. So, what are you waiting for? Hit the play button and find out! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Hey everyone! The Guiding Light on Route 66 is back! We took a bit of a break/hiatus but don't worry, Father Richard will explain everything. Also, we have a new co-host joining Father! What are you waiting?! Click that play button to find out! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

In this episode, we are talking about Our Lady of Guadalupe with special guest, Sister Hilda Mateo. Sister Hilda and Father Richard talk about how they met each other and what sister's first encounter was with, "La Guadalupana". So what are you waiting for? HIT THAT PLAY BUTTON! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

It's all we ever hear about, but COVID is still a reality of our current lives. So, as the holidays approach, how can we be safe with family and friends? Join our host, Fr. Richard Vega and guest host, Jamie Guttierrez for the conversation filled with suggestions and good laughs along the way. Just click play! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Most people don't want to (and don't like to) talk about it, but celebrating a funeral is very important for us as we walk our faith. Fr. Richard and Jaime talk about why celebrating a funeral is so beautiful. Click the play button (if you dare!!! lol). Go ahead, click it! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Bet you didn't know that Halloween was actually a Catholic celebration! No, this is not a trick but it is a treat of a podcast explication to how Halloween is a call to holiness for Catholics. Just press play to hear all about it! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Bet you probably forgot that to be the best Catholic you can be, you also need to give yourself time for self care. We can't go into the world trying to give 100% of ourselves but with 50% or lower energy levels. Today, our hosts, Jaime Muñoz and Father Richard Vega, along with a guest, Miss Jamie Gutierrez (our parish Youth Minister) sit and talk about different ways we can give ourselves the best self care. Just click the play button to start! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

What drives and nourishes a disciple? Prayer of course! Well...but what kind are prayer best fits you? Hit play to find out! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

On today's episode, Jaime and Fr. Richard delve into what it means to be a missionary disciple. Life hasn't been the same since the COVID restrictions have become a part of our lives and with that, evangelizing has had to evolve in this COVID era. So, how do we go and become missionary disciples with everything going on? How do we go and spread the good news to others? Click that play button to find out! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support

Welcome to THE GUIDING LIGHT ON ROUTE 66! Here at St. Frances of Rome Church in Azusa, California, we want to continue to find ways to reach out to our parish community and bring updates, conversations and information about things happening within our church, in our city, state-wide and national community and the by nature of our faith, the entire world community! On today's first episode, our hosts, Jaime Muñoz and Father Richard Vega introduce our new show, talk about how the podcast name came to be, and Jaime asks Father Richard question is so you can all get to know him a little more. All this and more, are just a play button away! FOLLOW US: www.sfrchurch.org SFR Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfr.church/ SFR Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sfrcc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sfr-church-azusa/support