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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 56 MIN

Is Being a Good Catholic Enough?

from Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion · host Brian Horvath and Gil Alfonso

In Episode 35 of Breaking Bread: Stories of Faith & Conversion, we sit down with Jose Zabalo — longtime servant, retreat leader, head usher at Our Lady of Lourdes, and one of the quiet forces behind countless retreats and ministry events — for a real conversation about faith, service, and what happens when your relationship with God becomes personal.Tonight’s episode asks a simple but powerful question: Is being a good Catholic enough?Jose shares how attending his first retreat over 15 years ago changed the way he saw prayer, service, and his relationship with Jesus. Together, we talk about moving from routine faith into real encounter, the hidden sacrifices behind ministry, serving through Emmaus and Communities of the New Evangelization, and even his recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.Plus: the first-ever Breaking Bread “Retreat Draft” 😂Recorded LIVE at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Miami, Florida.🌐 www.BreakingBreadShow.com📸 Instagram & Facebook: @breakingbreadradio🎙️ Radio Maria: www.radiomaria.us

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