Is there anything that is impossible for God?  Can He fix the problems we face in this day just like He caused the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Do You Know How to Listen? Mark 9: 2-9

"In the game of life, we need to listen to Jesus and trust what he says.  Take time each day for the sole task of listening."

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On St. Paul's Day, Bishop Marc discusses Paul's conversion and the Gospel of St. Mark.  He challenges us to "know thyself" before we can become followers of Christ.  With scripture reading by Erica Derryck.  Sermon begins at approx. 2 min 0 secs.

Two short musical excerpts from the Pacific Collegium's Chapel College Men and Boys Ensemble at the 10 a.m. choral eucharist. (4 min total length).  "Sanctus" begins at 2 min 20 sec. 

Fr. Mauricio addresses the theme of urgency in the letter from Paul to the Corinthians as well as Jesus' statement "the Time is fulfilled" in the context of St. Paul's Oakland 100th year anniversary.  With scripture reading by Bob Sayer.  SERMON BEGINS AT 4 min 30 sec.

Fr. Mauricio discusses what the reappearance of the Messiah might look like today.  Youtube video was recorded by parishioner Rufus Berry.  Please turn your computer's sound system to loud so you can hear the words.  The sermon was uploaded in 2 video sequences: Part 1 and 2.

Sermon Video - Part 1 (10 minutes)

Sermon Video - Part 2 (9 minutes)

Matthew 25:14-30. Following a reading of the Parable of the Talents, Fr. Christian discusses how God wants us to use our talents during our lifetimes.

On All Saint's Sunday, Fr. Mauricio discusses the idea of the "Community of Saints", to whom we can also belong.

Matthew 22:15–22.  Fr. Mauricio discusses the gospel reading which is Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees.  They asked him whether or not Christians should be paying tribute to the Roman Emporer (Caesar).  Jesus responds with a dual answer.  Includes Gospel Reading by Rev. Carolyn Bolton. 

Fr. Mauricio discusses Matthew 22:1-14 where Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet where some guests are cast out by the king.  This parable has historically been used to justify anti-semitism.  What are we to make of it today?