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EPISODE#263
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: RIVERSIDE LIFE SERVICES

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick.

On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Sandy Ramirez to the studio. She serves as executive director at Riverside Life Services in Riverside, CA. As a wife and mother of 6, Sandy has always had a strong ethic for human life. As she and her husband became ‘empy nesters,’ she set out to be a fulltime advocate for women in crisis pregnancies and for their babies in utero. This clinic, like so many of our crisis pregnancy centers, is on the front lines for all the clients they serve!

On the web: riversidelifeservices.org

Originally broadcast on 10/15/22

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EPISODE#262
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: A BIBLICAL BACKGROUND FOR PRO-LIFE (NO ON PROP 1)

The following podcast is a very timely edition of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick. As most of you are probably aware, there is a proposition on the California ballot that will very soon come up for a vote (Proposition 1). We’re going to take a close look at this proposition; and, the implications that it has on both the state of California and all over the U.S. Since Rick holds multiple degrees and is very much a Biblical scholar and expert on church history, he’s going to take us on a deep dive into God’s Word, dating back to the Old Testament. His conclusions will offer a solid, biblical background that is unabashedly pro-life.

This podcast has already generated a lot of conversation since it first aired on the radio a short time ago. Be sure to SHARE this podcast with someone you know. Let’s make it “go viral!”

Originally broadcast on 10/8/22

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EPISODE#261
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: THE FAITH WALK OF AN ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTY SERGEANT

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick.

On this week’s show, Rick welcomes a gentleman named Joe Avalos to the studio. A first-time guest to our program, Joe was born and raised in Placentia, CA. He worked for several years as a sheriff’s deputy sergeant here in the OC, and he retired in 2020. On this podcast episode, he and Rick discuss some of the trials and tribulations of being a law enforcement officer as well as a practicing Catholic. In addition, we will talk about the recent Blue Mass celebrated at Christ Cathedral. This mass honors law enforcement, fire-rescue and emergency personnel who serve in Orange County. This is a truly fascinating conversation. Be sure to share this podcast with a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker!

Originally broadcast on 9/24/22

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EPISODE#260
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: INTRODUCING THE NEW RECTOR OF CHRIST CATHEDRAL

Welcome to another episode of Orange County Catholic Radio, featuring host Rick Howick.

On this week’s show, Rick welcomes Fr. Bao Thai to the program for the very first time. Fr. Bao is the new rector of Christ Cathedral, the spiritual home of the Bishop of Orange and a major center of Catholic worship on the west coast. Fr. Bao is the fourth Vietnamese born rector of a cathedral in the United States.

On today’s show, let’s get to know Fr. Bao Thai!

Originally broadcast on 9/10/22

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EPISODE#258
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: THE CATHOLIC ENGAGEMENT OF MEDICINE

Each week on OC Catholic Radio, we bring you compelling conversation with church leaders and laity. Today, host Rick Howick welcomes a dear friend that he’s known for many years, Dr. Patrick Merrill.

As a faith-filled Catholic, Dr. Merrill reflects on his many years serving his community as a cardiologist. In today’s discussion, we will talk about many issues that Catholics deal with every day regarding our healthcare choices. We’ll also hone in on the various treatments that doctors have used to treat Covid patients.

Originally broadcast on 8/27/22

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EPISODE #315
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: THE BIBLE BECOMING ALIVE

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange and the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the diocese. He is also the founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry; and, host of the Empowered by the Spirit radio show and podcast.

This podcast segment is a follow-up to the one posted from last week on “evangelizing the church.”

On this episode, Deacon Steve and guest Rick Howick take a deep dive into the Holy Bible in a manner that is sure to inspire. We hope that you will listen and share this powerful podcast with others. You will be glad you did!

For more, please visit spiritfilledevents.com

Originally broadcast on 7/31/22

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EPISODE #314
EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT: EVANGELIZING THE CHURCH

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange and the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the diocese. He is also the founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry; and, host of the Empowered by the Spirit radio show and podcast.

On this powerful segment, Deacon Steve engages in a dynamic conversation with friend and fellow radio host, Rick Howick. The topic on the table is evangelization. More specifically, how do we go about evangelizing our fellow Catholics.. the very people sitting in the pews next to us at Mass.

For more, please visit spiritfilledevents.com

Originally broadcast on 7/24/22

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EPISODE#256
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: THE BLESSING OF THE HAZEL WRIGHT ORGAN

Fr. Christopher Smith joins us in-studio for a discussion on the official blessing ceremony of the newly renovated Hazel Wright Organ inside Christ Cathedral. You’ll enjoy this wonderful conversation, with our own Rick Howick serving as host. We might even slip in some wonderful music from “Hazel” as well!

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Originally broadcast on 6/25/22

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EPISODE#255
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: CALLED TO BE A PRIEST – A VISIT WITH SEMINARIAN COLE BUZON

On today’s feature, host Rick Howick welcomes a young man making his first visit to our studios. His name is Cole Buzon; and he is currently a seminarian at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo. For close to a year now, he has been serving an internship at St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Stanton.

Every person’s path to their vocation in the Church, whether it is as a priest, sister or monk, or along some other form of consecrated life – begins with discernment. Discernment is the process in which men or women recognize their vocation or “calling” within the Church.

Regarding his vocation, Cole speaks about how “God amplifies the desire within our heart.”

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Originally broadcast on 6/25/22

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EPISODE#254
OC CATHOLIC RADIO: THE NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL

Host Rick Howick welcomes two distinguished guests to the studio for today’s podcast: Fr. Al Baca, the Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the Diocese of Orange; and Deacon Modesto Cordero, he’s the Director of The Office of Worship. Together they will discuss a groundbreaking proposal in the life of the Catholic church worldwide.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has launched the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year grassroots initiative of devotion and faith in the Real Jesus in the Eucharist.

The Diocese of Orange will kickstart this initiative locally on Saturday, June 18 with Mass and a Eucharistic Procession led by Bishop Timothy Freyer. Mass begins at 4:30 p.m. at Christ Cathedral, with a procession around the campus to follow. The Office for Worship has launched a page on the Diocese of Orange’s website for the initiative: www.rcbo.org/revival.

Originally broadcast on 6/4/22

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