Feeding the Flock
254 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHomilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, Pastor of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in Falmouth, Massachusetts
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Sowing the Seeds of Faith: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time B (2021)
June 15, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.24 MBA rebroadcast of 2021 homily . It is time to plant the seeds of faith! The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
The Battle Between Good and Evil: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024
June 08, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MBAs we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, let us, with the same determination, fight the reality of evil in our world with the love of Christ. (Christ in Me Arise - Trevor Thomson) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
You are God We Praise You! Solemnity of the Holy Trinity B
May 25, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBRebroadcast of Homily 2021 (We Praise You -Haugen) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Is It Time To Give Up the Keys? Pentecost B 2024
May 18, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MBIs it time for us to give up the keys and let the Spirit drive our lives? (The Commons - Live - I've Got A River: Angrisano, Booth, Stephan, Ray) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
No One Has Ever Seen God - But a Mother is Pretty Close: 7th Sunday of Easter B 2024
May 11, 2024 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBSt. John tells us that "no one has ever seen God." But a mother is pretty close. A Blessed Mother's Day! (Michael Buble - Mother) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
No God = No Love. 6th Sunday of Easter B 2024
May 04, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBThe violent unrests on college campuses reflect a lack of God in many lives. No God = No love. (Tom Kendzia's adaptation of the familiar Peter Scholetes "They Will Know We Are Christians") The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Staying Connected: 5th Sunday of Easter B 2024
April 27, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MBRebroadcast of homily offered in 2021. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Called to Be Shepherds: 4th Sunday of Easter B 2024
April 20, 2024 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBThe priest is called to imitate the Good Shepherd ion his ministry (I Shall Not Want - Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Peace Be With You: 3rd Sunday of Easter B
April 13, 2024 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBGuest homilist: Deacon Paul Harney: Rebroadcast of 2020 Homily. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Our Eclipses of the Son: 2nd Sunday of Easter B 2024
April 06, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBThis MOnday there will be a solar eclipse, but how about when we face in our lives an eclipse of the "Son" (Farrell - Christ, Be Our Light - Notre Dame Folk Group ) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Time to Get our Lives Renewed: Easter 2024
March 30, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBRenewal is a part of life. On this Easter, let us renew our faith in Christ, Risen from the Dead! (Out of Darkness- Walker - Notre Dame Folk Choir) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
When Expectations Hit Reality: Palm Sunday B 2024
March 23, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBAll too often we live in expection and often miss reality. Holy Week celebrates the reality of God's love for us. (Sing Hosanna -Josh Blakesley) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
My Plan and God's: 5th Sunday of Lent B 2024
March 16, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBRebroadcast of Fr. Steve's homily from 2021. Enjoy The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
You Came So Close: 4th Sunday of Lent B 2024
March 09, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBNicodemus came so close to following Jesus - how close are we? (Follow Me - John Denver) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
How's Your Temple Looking? 3rd Sunday of Lent B 2024
March 02, 2024 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBChrist redefines the sacred temple by His own body- and as baptised in Christ, ours as well. (The Eyes and Hands of Christ - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Lord, It Is Good That We Are Here: 2nd SUnday of Lent B 2024
February 24, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBOur "mountain moments" can strengthen us to face life at the bottom of the mountain. (Transfigure Us, O Lord -Bob Hurd) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
The Living Waters of Lent: First Sunday of Lent 2024
February 17, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBRebraodcast of 2021 homily. Enjoy. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
When Ash Wednesday Falls on Valentine's Day
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MBBoth celebrations are of love. (Hosea -Gregory Norbert) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Lay Your Hands Upon Us: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024
February 10, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBJesus takes the risk to extend HIs hand healing hand in blessing to the leper. Are we willing to do the same? (Lay Your Hand Gently Upon Us -Carey Landry) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
The February Blahs! 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024
February 03, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBLike Job, we can oftentimes feel weary and overwhelmed by life - But Jesus is by our side to grasp our hand and help us up! (Healing Hands - Elton John) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
The Devil Made Me Do It: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024
January 27, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBScripture is clear: The devil and its influence is real. But so also the Power of Christ. (Out of Darkness - Walker - Notre Dame Folk Choir) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Reponding to God: Sometimes It Takes Time! 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B
January 20, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MBRebroadcast from 2021. Like Jonah, it might take some time to say YES, as long as we do! The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
We are the Chosen: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024
January 13, 2024 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBChrist calls us to the the Chosen - but we must listen to His Voice (I Got A River - Angrisano, Booth, Ray, Stephan) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together: The Feast of the Holy Family B 2023
December 30, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBFr. Patrick Peyton would often say: The Family that prays together, stays together. What better model for us than the Holy Family who were both spiritual AND religious. (What Child is This - arranged and sung by Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: Christmas 2023
December 24, 2023 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBInspired by the bells on Christmas eve, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a beautiful poem which later became the lyrics to I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. (Rachel Day Hughes from the Movie "I Heard the Bells") The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Do Not Be Afraid: 4th Sunday of Advent B
December 23, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBA rebroadcast of a homily by Deacon Paul Harney The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Jesus Saves: 3rd Sunday of Advent B 2023
December 16, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBJohn the Baptist Knows He is not the Christ; and neither are we! (Jesus Saves - Kirkpatrick/Owens) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Preparing the Way of the Lord: 2nd Sunday of Advent B 2023
December 09, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBThe great mystery of Christmas is God's desire to come to us. But how will he find our road? (O'Connor -Exult You Just Ones - St. Louis Jesuits) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Patience, People: 1st Sunday of Advent B 2023
December 02, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBWho likes to wait? But waiting can help us prepare, anticipate, delve deeper and appreciate for whom we await. (Patience, People, Fr. John Foley -St. Louis Jesuits) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
I Wouldn't Do It For A Million Dollars: Building God's Kingdom: Feast of Christ the King A 2023
November 25, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBChrist calls us today to help to make His kingdom visible in our world. (Hymn to Christ the King - Sarah Hart) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
November 18, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBWhat talents and gifts has God given you to share with others and to give glory to Him? (Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata - played by Rousseau) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
86,400 Seconds a Day? How will you spend them? 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
November 11, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBGod gives each of us 86,400 seconds in a day. How do we plan on spending them? (Find Us Ready - Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Christian: The Only Title That Counts: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
November 04, 2023 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBThe only title that really counts is the title Christian - if we are willing to wear it, we must be willing to live it. (Lord, I Need You - Chris Tomlin) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Reverencing the Christ in Others: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
October 28, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBOur reverence for God extends to our reverence for others. (By our Love - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Repay to Caesar....Repay to God: Our Dual Citizenship: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
October 21, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBEach one of us holds dual citizenship - to our country and to our God. What are the rights and responsibilities of each? (By Our Love - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Blessed Are Those Called to the Supper of Lamb: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023
October 14, 2023 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.55 MBThis is a rebroadcast of a 2020 homily. (We Come To The Feast -Michael Joncas) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
It Is Now Our Vineyard to Tend: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
October 07, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MBCommunity gardens and vineyard require the commitment of those who are willing to tend them in order to bear much fruit. A reflection on the Synod of Synodality (Veni, Creator Spiritus - Come, Holy Spirit) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Taking A Knee for Jesus: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
September 30, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.84 MBAs Christians, we have been taking a knee for Jesus for 2000 years (At the Name of Jesus - Ralph Vaughan Williams/ Caroline Noel ) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
That Amazing Grace: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
September 23, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBHow we can discover God's thoughts and ways (Amazing Grace - Peter Hollins featuring Home Free) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
We Must Never Forget, But We Must Forgive 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2023
September 16, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBOn this 22nd Anniversary of the attacks on our nation on Sept. 11th, the Gospel of forgiveness is often hard to hear. (Can't Cry Hard Enough - Williams Brothers) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Fraternal Correction -It's Not Easy! 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
September 09, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.93 MBThe spiritual work of mercy known as Admonishing the Sinner or Fraternal Correction - is very difficult to do. Here's a few suggestions. (Endless Is Your Love - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Do Not Conform Yourself to This Age: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
September 02, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBSt. Paul reminds us of our life vocation in these 2 sentences from his letter to the Romans. (Endless in Your Love - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
the Visit of St. Padre Pio - Pray, Hope and Don't Worry
August 26, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBThis Friday and Saturday, the parish of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in Falmouth receives the relics of St. Padre Pio. This reflection is the homily for the Mass in Honor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Resta Con Noi, Signore la Sera - Domenico Machetta, sung by Friar Alessandro) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Spiritual Resistance: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
August 19, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBIs God hearing me? Why does He not respond? Maybe it's God strengthening your faith. (Healing Waters-Trevor Thomson) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Pray, Hope and Don't Worry: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
August 12, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBLifestorms can cause us to lose our focus on Christ , and when we do, like Peter, we can begin to sink. Hold on to the words of St. Padre Pio: Pray, hope and don't worry. (Here I Am - Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Our Mountain Moment - The Mass: Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
August 05, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBIf the people won't come to the mountain, let's bring the mountain to the people. (Transfiguration - Ricky Manalo) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
What Treasure Would You Ask For? 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
July 29, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MBGod asks Solomon Ask of Me something and I'll give it you? If God asked you the same questions, how would you answer? (Where Your Treasure Is - Marty Haugen) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
You Know Those Dandelions are Weeds: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
July 22, 2023 18:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBDandelions are attractive but they really are just weeds. Planting the good seeds of faith. (Endless is Your Love -Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
It's All About the Soil! 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023 (Rebroadcast 2020)
July 15, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.26 MBIn order for the seed to grow, it needs good soil. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.
Come and Rest in Me: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time A 2023
July 08, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBJesus invites us today to Rest in Him: to place our stress-filled, anxious lives in His Hands. (Come to Me - Gregory Norbert - Weston Priory) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.