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EPISODE#226
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE

It is always an honor, pleasure and privilege for host Rick Howick to welcome Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer to our studios (high atop the

Tower of Hope). In this lively conversation, we will be talking about what it means to be an ‘Easter People.’

It is all about the resurrected Christ.

HE IS RISEN!

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Originally broadcast on 4/10/21

EPISODE #272
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: EASTER JOY!

If you are a frequent listener to the Empowered by the Spirit radio broadcast, you know that our host, Deacon Steve Greco, is a man of great enthusiasm for his Catholic faith. And when it comes to Easter, that can be quite infectious!

On today’s offering, Deacon had the chance to sit down with our very own Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Orange, Timothy Freyer. This session was recorded in more of a “living room” setting, rather than the studio. I think it adds more of an intimate ambience of sound quality.

Listen in, and I guarantee you will find it to be time well spent!

 

 

Originally broadcast on radio – 4/4/21

EPISODE#218
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER ON THE VACCINES FOR COVID-19

Host Rick Howick welcomes our own Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer back to the studios of OC Catholic Radio.

In this lively conversation, we’ll be talking about the coronavirus, vaccines, and Catholic ethics.

“The bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange fully support the California Catholic Conference’s statement on the COVID-19 vaccinations. After thorough research and reviewing the statement from the Pontifical Academy for Life, we find the vaccines morally acceptable and imperative in the ongoing effort to curb the coronavirus pandemic. 

We are hopeful and encouraged by the promise these scientific breakthroughs represent, and urge the 1.3 million Catholics in Orange County to take any and all appropriate steps to protect themselves and their families. We pray for them as we pray for the world. 

We still have much work to do, but we now have hope and a path forward rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.  We place our trust and confidence in the providence of God.” 

– Bishop Kevin Vann, Bishop Timothy Freyer, Bishop Thanh Thai Nguyen 

 

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Originally broadcast on 12/26/20

EPISODE#208
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: FACEBOOK LIVE WITH BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER AND FR AL BACA

In the world of “Facebook Live,” Bishop Timothy Freyer and Fr. Al Baca answer your questions. Please go to our Diocese of Orange Facebook page, click on the notifications, and you will be alerted each time we go LIVE.

Tune in and enjoy this dynamic and spiritually enriching conversation!

 

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 8/8/20

EPISODE#36
CATHEDRAL SQUARE: GUEST IS AUXILIARY BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER

Welcome to another episode of Cathedral Square featuring host Fr. Christopher Smith.

Today we’re thrilled to have Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer grace our studios – high atop the Tower of Hope. Bishop Freyer and Fr. Christopher are longtime friends, and this discussion offered them the perfect opportunity to sit down and talk about some of the vital goings-on in our church and diocese today.

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Originally broadcast on 7/11/20

EPISODE#201
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: SPECIAL EDITION “OUR JOURNEY BACK..”

This is a very special podcast-only edition of Orange County Catholic Radio!

Lend an ear as host Rick Howick welcomes Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer back to the studio – to discuss the re-opening plan for our parishes in the Diocese of Orange.

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Originally broadcast on 6/5/20

GETTING SOCIAL

When he was consecrated as a Diocese of Orange auxiliary bishop on January 17, 2017, Timothy Freyer couldn’t have predicted the extraordinary loneliness his flock would experience, generated by the novel coronavirus crisis. 

Still, Bishop Tim’s outreach on social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, have sent important messages of hope to isolated Catholics and the fearful public at a time of profound aloneness. 

“I wanted to be as visible as possible especially in this pandemic,” Bishop Freyer says, “since Christ’s healing love is the message people most need these days.” 

Noting our recent Easter Sunday celebrations, he notes, Christ has already won the victory of resurrection. “In order for us to get through this together, it’s important to ask Christ into our lives. As we reach out and support one another, we experience the peace only He can give.  

“We know that He is always with us.” 

While churches remain closed, priests are available to counsel and support parishioners and visitors by appointment and on the phone.  

“We will continue to minister to our people,” Bishop Freyer declares. “The Church exists to serve you. Reach out – we are here.”  

Some parishes are offering open-air and drive-through confessions, and individuals and families are praying more often, including reciting the Rosary alone or together. 

Online content from parish priests, including inspirational daily video messages and livestreamed Masses, impresses Bishop Freyer.  

“Our priests are really stretching themselves, being creative, and trying new things with zeal, humility, and a sense of humor.” In particular, he mentions efforts by Fr. Daniel Seo of Holy Family Cathedral in Orange, Vocational Director Fr. Brandon Dang and his seminarians, and the staff of San Francisco Solano in Rancho Santa Margarita. 

Homilies during Sunday Mass are usually seven minutes or so, Bishop Freyer notes, while social media messages must be concise.  

“I’m not sure on any given day who will watch or what their experience of Christ is,” he explains. “On social media I make a conscious effort to make the messages as accessible as possible – using no jargon or vocabulary that might be off-putting to some people.” 

People tell him they are afraid. “The lack of control we have over our lives weighs heavily on many people,” he says. “In this period of social isolation there is a lot of tension among families who are home all day every day with each other. And there is a lot more loneliness because people can’t see their coworkers or classmates – they are longing for human connections that we are missing right now.” 

Bishop Freyer encourages people to talk to the Lord as if He is their closest friend. “Share your dreams, hopes, frustration, sadness and joy,” he recommends. “Tell Him what’s happening in your day, ask for what you need, and thank Him for the things He’s done for you. Just allow yourself to imagine that God is looking at you, completely in love with you as you are.” 

The private and public comments responding to his social media efforts encourage him. “They’ll say, ‘That’s just what I needed to hear,’ and ‘What you said really touched my heart,’” he recalls. “Even though we are not together physically, spiritually we are still together.”  

Presently he’s trying to relate the present COVID-19 pandemic to Scripture to illustrate how the Word of God can help in this challenging time. “In one recent post, I described how the disciples were locked in a room after Christ’s crucifixion,” he says, “because they feared the same thing would happen to them. The first words He says as He appears to them are ‘Peace be with you.’ 

“Ask for Christ’s peace to come reign in your homes,” he adds. “Scripture is not something that happened 2,000 years ago. It is alive for us today.” 

A wide variety of people from different ages and disparate backgrounds are reading Bishop Freyer’s social media posts in English and Spanish.  

“On Facebook it’s a different demographic than Instagram, which has a lot of young adults on its platform,” he notes. “I am challenged to keep up with the many messages, which ask me to pray for someone who’s just lost their job or others who want me to pray for their families.”  

People respond from throughout Orange County, where he grew up, as well as from other states and even other countries. He recently completed the first Engaged Encounter weekend via Zoom and says he has received a great deal of positive feedback from participants. 

“My hope is that our online efforts will continue once life gets back to normal,” Bishop Freyer says. “The messages of encouragement, the reflections on our experiences and our faith, have created the habit of getting in front of the camera and speaking from our hearts to help us stay connected.  

“Even the homebound can see that their fellow parishioners still are with them.”

EPISODE#195
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: GUEST IS BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER – KEEPING YOUR FAITH STRONG IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS

Host Rick Howick welcomes our own Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Freyer back to the studios of OC Catholic Radio.

In this lively conversation, we’ll be talking about having hope in this time of great crisis all over the world. You will no doubt feel better after listening to this podcast.

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Originally broadcast on 4/4/20

EPISODE #224
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS

Join Deacon Steve Greco and his guest, our very own Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Orange the Most Reverend Timothy Freyer.

Today, Deacon Steve and Bishop focus on the true meaning of Christmas; and, what it means to us as brothers and sisters in Christ. They also get us caught up on some of the latest goings-on at Christ Cathedral.

Tune in for a wonderful, heartfelt conversation! 

 

 

 

 

Originally broadcast on 12/22/19

EPISODE #188
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE CALL TO EVANGELIZE WITH GUEST BISHOP TIMOTHY FREYER

On this week’s show, Deacon Steve Greco is delighted to welcome Bishop Timothy Freyer back to the studios. It’s been a while since we’ve had him on with us, so it’s great to be able to catch up.

He has been an auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Orange for just over 2 years now. A native of Huntington Beach, Bishop Freyer has roots that run deep here in the OC. Listen in as he shares about his fascinating story; and, his heart for the people of our growing diocese!

 

Originally broadcast on 3/31/19