On this episode of Catholic Sports View:
This week, football is back in the headlines as Servite welcomes a familiar face back to campus. Rick Garretson returns to his Alma mater as the new head football coach for the Friars.
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY – MASS OF THE AMERICAS
Frank La Rocca is David’s guest on this episode of Sounds from the Sanctuary. His recent composition Mass of the Americas has made him a household name in Catholic music circles. Based off traditional Guadalupe hymns, Mass of the Americas has been performed at major Catholic Cathedrals and churches all around North America, including at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, and, recently, here at our own Christ Cathedral at the request of Bishop Vann for the Diocesan Noche Guadalupana Festival Liturgy. La Rocca tells the story of this beautiful Mass’s origins, augmented by the story of his own journey of faith and music. And in case you missed it, re-watch the livestream of Christ Cathedral’s Mass of the Americas livestream at https://www.christcathedralmusic.org/concerts2526/massoftheamericas
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: A WORD FOR THE YEAR TO GUIDE YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Together on today’s broadcast, we’ll discover the transformative power of prayer with an assist from speaker Beth Davis. Beth is the Director of Formation for a ministry called ‘Blessed is She,’ and she recently spoke at Christ Cathedral’s quarterly Bethany Brunch women’s ministry. In this powerful presentation, she shares how the Lord speaks to our hearts, offering us a unique word for the year to guide our spiritual journey. Listen and ignite your passion for Him!
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: THE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square, featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith. In case you hadn’t heard, it’s not just the United States of America celebrating their epic 250th birthday this year. Orange County’s very own Mission San Juan Capistrano also celebrates 250 years in November of 2026! Joining us in the studio today is Executive Director Mechelle Lawrence-Adams to share with us this once-in-a-lifetime milestone and all the activities surrounding it. Listen and share this podcast with a friend.
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: EXPLORING HEAVEN, SALVATION AND THE LIFE OF PRIESTS WITH FR. WILL GOLDIN AND FR. GREGORY PINE
Live from the 2025 “I AM: A Beacon of Hope” Eucharistic Congress, listen in as Fr. William Goldin, S.Th.D., engages with Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., S.Th.D., to discuss relevant topics in a Christian context. Utilizing popular culture references from Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Downton Abbey, they explore the pursuit of Heaven, the Christian life, and distinctions between diocesan and religious priests. They also address the resurrected body, the power of honest prayer, the necessity of priestly celibacy, and the current state of vocations.
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: THE FULTON J. SHEEN EXCELLENCE IN PREACHING INITIATIVE
The following edition of Orange County Catholic Radio is a segment we lifted from a recent broadcast of Empowered by the Spirit (with co-hosts Deacon Steve Greco and Katie Hughes). The guest they interviewed is a very familiar voice to listeners of this show, because it is that of our longtime host, Rick Howick. Rick stepped away from his hosting duties on this weekly broadcast in the Summer of 2025, as he took a position at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Listen in and see what Rick is up to these days!
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FR. IAN’S HOMILIES: THE BLOSSOMING OF THE CROSS
“And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24.27)—and in doing so, Jesus shows us that the scriptures are about Himself. Convicted by this truth, Fr. Ian preaches every weekend the mystery of Christ as revealed in the Sunday readings. It is Jesus who we seek—and in these homilies, Fr. Ian hopes to provide a glimpse of Him. Father Ian is a Roman Catholic Priest serving at Christ Cathedral in the Diocese of Orange in California.
This episode is titled, “The Blossoming of the Cross.”
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES (THREADS OF GOLD)
In this episode of Empowered by the Spirit, co-hosts Deacon Steve Greco and Katie Hughes welcome a very special guest to the studio, Dani O’Dell. Dani is an OC-based wife and mom, and she is a CPA by trade. Listen to her inspiring story about her own discovery of eucharistic miracles and how she was inspired to write her brand-new book, “Threads of Gold.”
CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: SANTA MARGARITA’S CIF FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
On this episode of Catholic Sports View:
This week, we celebrate Santa Margarita’s CIF Football Championship as Bob talks with head coach Carson Palmer about the big win! The Eagles will now play one more game to see if they can add a state title to the trophy case.
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SOUNDS FROM THE SANCTUARY: MEET AGATHA TEAGUE
Meet Agatha Teague, Christ Cathedral’s new Associate Organist. David and Agatha chat about Agatha’s background, and her story unfolds from growing up as a congregant at the Crystal Cathedral to being appointed to Associate Organist here at Christ Cathedral. The episode is accompanied by some of Agatha’s favorite music – movements from some of the repertoires beloved choral settings of the Requiem. Discover Agatha’s journey and then finally her play the Hazel Wright Organ bringing this episode to a celebratory conclusion!
