What is the Jewel

<p><strong>What is the Jewel</strong> is a bilingual podcast for today’s generation, presented by Dr. Claudia Alvarez-Roddy, PhD, and Father Ben Tapia from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Each week, they break down the Gospel for Sunday, blending faith and culture to help you connect deeper with your spirituality. Rooted in their experiences as Latinos in the Church, this podcast is your go-to for inspiration and growth. Will you join us?</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you want to send your Prayer Request email us at whatisthejewel@gmail.com</p>

3. The Fire Within- 2 Week of Advent- December 7, 2025

In this episode, we explore how the Holy Spirit calls us to ignite the fire within and become a source of light and hope for others, just as St. John the Baptist was.

12-06
24:23

Greetings

We decided to take a week off as we take this time to be with family! We shall see you all next week!

11-28
03:36

1. Christ the King of Kings- The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe0 November 23, 2025

In this episode, we unpack how we are invited to enter into a space of Mercy even when we are in suffering.

11-21
27:07

52. God of Consistency-Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time-November 16, 2025

In this episode, we reflect on how God is consistent throughout all of our journey.

11-14
31:26

51. Our Temple- Feast of the Dedicationof the Lateran Basilica in Rome- November 9, 2025

In this episode, we explore the importance of caring for the physical temple we gather in, as well as honoring the sacred temple that is our own body.

11-08
30:59

50. Returning and Remembering- The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed- November 2, 2025

In this episode, we uncover the significance of remembering our beloved who have gone before us.

10-31
41:17

49. Vulnerability and Humility- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 26, 2025

In this episode, we uncover how we are being invited to be both humble and vulnerable as we continue to grow our relationship with God.

10-25
37:57

48. I Still Trust In You- Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 19, 2025

In this podcast we explore the ability to not only have relationship with God, but to also be able to say, I trust in you.

10-18
30:50

47. Jesus the High Priest- Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 12, 2025

In this episode, we discover the importance of recognizing Christ as the High Priest, which then allows us to turn back to Him in gratitude for all that we receive.

10-11
28:17

46. Faith in Community-Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time- October 5, 2025

In this Gospel we explore how Christ invites us to have faith the size of a mustard seed and we uncover how this Faith can bring us closer to God.

10-03
26:50

45. God's Help- Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time- September 28, 2025

In this week's Gospel we uncover what Jesus is trying to tell us in his story of Lazarus and the Rich man.

09-27
26:35

44. Children of the Light- Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time-September 21, 2025

In this episode, we unpack what Jesus is really trying to tell us through this very unique parable!

09-19
24:01

43. Carrying our Cross- Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross- September 14, 2025

This week we take a moment in our journey during Ordinary time, and pause to reflect on the Cross and our call to how we must carry it!

09-13
28:52

42. The Cost of Discipleship

In this episode, we explore the challenging words of Jesus: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” Together, we dive into what this means for us today and how it shapes the true cost of discipleship.

09-05
30:44

41. Being God's Host and His Guest- Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 31, 2025

In this week’s Gospel, we are unpacking the call to recognize how we live both as God’s Guests at His banquet of grace and as God’s Hosts when we welcome others with humility and generosity.

08-29
22:02

40. Discipleship=Discipline- Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 24, 2025

In this week’s Gospel, we reflect on the question of who will be saved and discover how God is calling us to respond through authentic discipleship.

08-22
30:52

39. Transformed through Fire- Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 17, 2025

In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ challenging message about division—when loyalty to Him calls us to difficult choices, even within our own families.

08-16
23:45

38. Faithful Readiness- Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 10, 2025

In this week’s Gospel, we unpack what it means to be faithful and active servants, living in readiness for the Master’s return.

08-08
32:24

37. Searching for the Things that Matter- Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time- August 3, 2025

In this week's Gospel, we uncover how important it is to look for the things that truly matter as we continue to build relationship with God.

08-02
32:48

36. Entering into Relationship- Seventeen Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 27, 2025

In this week's episode, we will share how Jesus teaches us to pray, which then enables us to enter into a relationship with God, our Father.

07-25
22:46

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