In this episode of Breaking Bread, we sit down with our brother Richard Novoa to hear the powerful story of how his Emmaus retreat at Our Lady of Lourdes became the road that changed everything. Richard shares how one encounter with Christ transformed his life, set his heart on fire, and led him into a deeper walk of faith and service in the Church.

Together with Brian, Gil, and Yinett, we reflect on how God often meets us right where we are — sometimes in the most unexpected ways — and how saying yes to Him can open doors we never imagined. Richard’s testimony is living proof that faith is not just a belief, but a journey that reshapes the way we live, love, and serve.

Whether you’re walking a road of questions, struggles, or renewal, this episode will remind you that no path is too broken for Christ to transform.

📍 Recorded live at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, and broadcast on Radio Maria USA.

What does it really mean to walk the call of Christ in our daily lives?

In this episode, Brian and Gil welcome two brothers from St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Miami — Armando Alvarez and Luis González — to share how God has called them to live their faith through service, family, and community.

Armando is the Men’s Ministry coordinator at St. Brendan’s Elementary, while Luis is coordinating the Men’s Emmaus retreat at St. Brendan’s Church. Together, they remind us that discipleship is not just something we say — it’s something we live.

From the impact of their Emmaus retreats, to the joys and struggles of family life, to the simple but powerful call to serve in their parish — their stories invite us all to reflect on how we, too, are called to walk the call in our own lives.

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Jose “Gallego” Rodriguez, from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Miami, joins the premiere of Breaking Bread to share how faith is more than words—it’s a daily surrender. He reflects on the challenge of trusting God not only in good times but also through pain and uncertainty. From his earliest days, God’s hand has guided him through close calls and life-changing moments, leading him into a deeper walk of faith through the Emmaus experience. Gallego’s encounter with the Emmaus retreat transformed his life and revealed how God had been with him from the very beginning. Former coordinator for Emaus Spanish and now serving as coordinator for English Emmaus at Our Lady of Lourdes, Gallego testifies to the power of letting go and letting God.

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