Your Faith with Fr. Chris Stanish

The Passover Lamb

March 25, 2016 23:20 - 16 minutes - 7.46 MB

At the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the five steps of Passover and how they relate to the events leading up to Jesus' own Passion and Death.

Oremus Class 8

March 23, 2016 18:02 - 41 minutes - 18.1 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris introduces the study session with opening remarks, and concludes with remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on the causes of desolation and how to deal with them, with a break at abou...

Distractions and Dryness in Prayer

March 21, 2016 18:34 - 29 minutes - 13.1 MB

On this Palm Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes a preaching series entitled, "Teach Us To Pray." In this homily, Fr. Chris talks about distractions and dryness in prayer. He discusses why this happens and what we can do about it.

Oremus Class 7

March 15, 2016 12:55 - 47 minutes - 20.8 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris introduces the study session with opening remarks, and concludes with remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on distractions and forming a plan of life, with a break at about the 15.5 ...

Discernment in Prayer

March 14, 2016 15:29 - 20 minutes - 9.02 MB

On this 5th Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series entitled, "Teach Us To Pray." In this homily, Fr. Chris talks about discernment in prayer. How can we know when it is God who is speaking to us in prayer?

Oremus Class 6

March 08, 2016 16:03 - 53 minutes - 23.2 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris introduces the study session with opening remarks, and concludes with remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on the rules of discernment and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of ...

The Spiritual Senses

March 07, 2016 15:44 - 21 minutes - 9.44 MB

On this 4th Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series entitled, "Teach Us To Pray." In this homily, Fr. Chris talks about our interior, spiritual senses and how they lead us to a style of prayer called imaginative prayer.

Oremus Class 5

March 01, 2016 17:48 - 45 minutes - 19.7 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris introduces the study session with opening remarks, and concludes with remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on the spiritual senses and the Three Ways, with a break at about the 14.5 ...

The Prayer Process

February 29, 2016 15:22 - 25 minutes - 11.1 MB

On this 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series entitled "Teach us to Pray." In this third part, Fr. Chris uses the story of the woman at the well to explain how there is a process to prayer in which we encounter the Lord and he teaches the congregation Matthew Kelly's Prayer Process.

Oremus Class 4

February 23, 2016 14:03 - 47 minutes - 20.6 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris introduces the study session with opening remarks, and concludes with remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on relational prayer and the five P's of prayer, with a break at about the ...

Prayer as Covenant

February 23, 2016 13:49 - 25 minutes - 11.2 MB

On this 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series entitled "Teach us to Pray." In this second part, Fr. Chris explains how prayer is rooted in a covenant relationship which leads us to pray through various forms and expressions.

Oremus Class 3

February 18, 2016 18:58 - 45 minutes - 19.6 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris introduces the study session with opening remarks, and concludes with remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on prayer as gift, covenant and communion, with a break at about the 18 min...

What is Prayer?

February 15, 2016 15:57 - 25 minutes - 11.3 MB

On this 1st Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a new preaching series entitled "Teach us to Pray." In this homily, Fr. Chris explains what prayer is and some things to consider before you begin to pray.

People of Potential

February 12, 2016 16:48 - 11 minutes - 5.05 MB

On Ash Wednesday, Fr. Chris Stanish discussed how we are a people of tremendous potential and Lent is a time to be transformed in Christ into the men and women God desires us to be.

Oremus Class 2

February 11, 2016 00:22 - 49 minutes - 21.5 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week long class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Fr. Chris will introduce each study session with opening remarks, and followup with closing remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This audio podcast contains Fr. Chris' commentary on the forms and expressions of prayer, with a break at ab...

Defining Moments

February 08, 2016 17:58 - 10 minutes - 4.51 MB

On this 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish talks about how the defining moments of our lives are often the times when we really screw up. He uses Peter, Paul and Isaiah to show how God uses us despite our weaknesses.

Oremus Class 1

February 02, 2016 23:49 - 50 minutes - 22.2 MB

Fr. Chris Stanish is facilitating an 8 week long class on prayer using Fr. Mark Toups' Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer series. This parish wide prayer class uses a series of 8 thirty minute video clips which are available from Ascension Press in DVD format. Participants also received the student workbook, available from the same source. Fr. Chris will introduce each study session with opening remarks, and followup with closing remarks at the conclusion of the instructional video. This aud...

Equipping the Saints

January 31, 2016 21:23 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MB

On this 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish uses the celebration of Catholic Schools Week as a way to discuss how all of us need to be rooted in Catholic education so as to be equipped with the tools we need in order to live in the world around us.

Being the Light of Christ

January 31, 2016 21:15 - 9 minutes - 4.27 MB

Bishop Donald Hying, the bishop of the Diocese of Gary, visited Queen of All Saints School. In this homily, he talks to the students about being the light of Christ in the world.

Looking for Direction

January 25, 2016 16:34 - 12 minutes - 5.7 MB

On this 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish encourages the congregation to consider how the Word of God gives us the answers to all life's questions and helps us to move in the right direction.

Questions on St. Josemaria

January 20, 2016 16:26 - 24 minutes - 9.64 MB

Following his presentation on St. Josemaria, Fr. Chris Stanish fields questions from the audience.

St. Josemaria Escriva

January 20, 2016 16:25 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB

Queen of All Saints hosted a Winter Series of Tapped In on the topic: "Every Saint has a past, every sinner has a future." In this final presentation, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the life and teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva.

St. Bernard

January 20, 2016 15:51 - 1 hour - 28.4 MB

Queen of All Saints hosted a Winter Series of Tapped In on the topic: "Every Saint has a past, every sinner has a future." In this presentation, Deacon Mark Plaiss discusses the life of St. Bernard.

St. Benedict

January 20, 2016 15:47 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MB

Queen of All Saints hosted a Winter Series of Tapped In on the topic: "Every Saint has a past, every sinner has a future." In this presentation, Fr. Kevin McCarthy discusses the life of St. Benedict.

Questions on the Saints

January 20, 2016 15:40 - 35 minutes - 13.9 MB

Following his presentation on St. Francis of Assisi, Bishop Donald Hying fields questions from the audience on saints.

St. Francis of Assisi

January 20, 2016 15:33 - 43 minutes - 17.5 MB

Queen of All Saints hosted a Winter Series of Tapped In on the topic of "Every Saint has a past, every sinner has a future." In this first presentation, Bishop Donald Hying introduces the saints and discusses St. Francis of Assisi.

Hidden in the Ordinary

January 20, 2016 15:13 - 11 minutes - 5.14 MB

On this 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses Jesus' first miracle of changing water into wine. In this homily, Fr. Chris explains how in this miracle Jesus reveals that He profoundly cares about that which is ordinary.

A Moment of Truth

January 20, 2016 15:10 - 23 minutes - 10.1 MB

On this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Kevin Huber, the pastor of Queen of All Saints, addresses the congregation in order to offer them a clear understanding of the financial situation of the parish.

To Light the Way

January 18, 2016 17:14 - 16 minutes - 8.08 MB

On this Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Kevin Huber addresses the congregation in order to tell them about the Parish Action Plan. He notes that just as the three magi had a light to guide their way to Christ, the Parish Action Plan is a light for QAS to guide our way for the next five years.

Mother of Mercy

January 18, 2016 17:09 - 12 minutes - 5.87 MB

On this Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Mary is is the Mother of Mercy. He shows how she is the perfect model and example of living a life of mercy.

Into the Breach

December 28, 2015 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.47 MB

On the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. Chris Stanish addresses the men of the parish in order to help them come to understand their role in society and in their families. He exhorts them to be men who are united in Christ for the good of their families.

The Challenge of Christmas

December 26, 2015 19:51 - 11 minutes - 5.15 MB

On this Christmas morning, Fr. Chris Stanish talks about the challenge of Christmas. Every once in a while something comes along that could potentially change our lives forever. When that happens, how do we respond? What are we to do?

The Door of Mercy

December 21, 2015 15:25 - 10 minutes - 4.69 MB

On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Jesus never tires of casting open the doors of His heart and telling us how much He loves us. He is the door of mercy through which we come to encounter the living God.

In the Midst of Turmoil

December 16, 2015 14:38 - 12 minutes - 5.42 MB

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, the community of Queen of All Saints celebrated a bilingual Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Our Lady of Guadalupe as well as the Israelites show us that there is hope even in the midst of turmoil.

Our Lady of Guadalupe 2015

December 16, 2015 14:26 - 34 minutes - 15.5 MB

In the nine days preceding the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the hispanic community of Queen of All Saints gathered together each day for the history of Juan Diego, the rosary, and a short teaching on the virtues of Mary. In this talk, Fr. Chris Stanish offers a compilation of the English translation of the history and the teachings.

Looking for a Solution

December 07, 2015 15:50 - 11 minutes - 5.08 MB

On this 2nd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Baruch and John the Baptist are pointing to the solution to all of life's problems. Christmas is not just another historical event, but a definitive solution to everything we are looking for.

Intercessory Prayer Training Part 4

December 06, 2015 23:41 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

In preparation for the Year of Mercy, Queen of All Saints is forming intercessory prayer teams to be available after Mass. In this training session, Bill and Carol Brewis were invited to share their experience of intercessory prayer and discuss the do's and don'ts of intercessory prayer.

Surprise and Delight

November 30, 2015 15:11 - 10 minutes - 4.77 MB

On this 1st Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish encourages the congregation to open their hearts this Advent season to the many ways in which God desires to surprise and delight them in their lives.

Victory in the Cross

November 23, 2015 17:26 - 12 minutes - 5.71 MB

On this Feast of Christ the King, Fr. Chris Stanish is in the last part of a 4-week preaching series on Spiritual Warfare. In this part, Fr. Chris discusses how the Evil One tries to make us feel trapped in our circumstances, but it is the blood of Jesus on the cross that provides us with victory over evil.

Discouragement

November 16, 2015 17:02 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MB

On this 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish is in the third part of a 4-week preaching series on Spiritual Warfare. In this part, Fr. Chris discusses discouragement as a way for the Evil One to shipwreck your faith in God. He offers practical advice on how to fight against discouragement.

A Pilgrimage of Mercy - St. Maria Goretti

November 12, 2015 20:39 - 35 minutes - 15.5 MB

On October 8, 2015, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish hosted the Pilgrimage of Mercy: The Tour of the Major Relics of St. Maria Goretti. Father Carlos Martins, CC, a Custos Reliquiarum (ecclesiastically-appointed curate of relics) and director of Treasures of the Church, brought the sacred remains of St. Maria Goretti to OLGC as part of a national tour. An immensely popular saint, it is the first time her body traveled to the United States and only the second time she left Italy. This is a po...

Intercessory Prayer Training Part 3

November 12, 2015 20:34 - 22 minutes - 9.88 MB

In preparation for the Year of Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish offered a three-part training session on the theology of intercessory prayer. In this final part, Fr. Chris discusses what intercessory prayer looks like and its essential components.

Intercessory Prayer Training Part 2

November 12, 2015 20:33 - 29 minutes - 13 MB

In preparation for the Year of Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish offered a three-part training session on the theology of intercessory prayer. In this second part, Fr. Chris discusses the call and characteristics of intercessory prayer.

Intercessory Prayer Training Part 1

November 12, 2015 20:31 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MB

In preparation for the Year of Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish offered a three-part training session on the theology of intercessory prayer. This first part identifies what intercessory prayer is and its purpose in the Church.

Lukewarmness: The Devil in Disguise

November 09, 2015 16:33 - 13 minutes - 5.95 MB

On this 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish is in the second part of a four-week preaching series on Spiritual Warfare. In this part, Fr. Chris discusses lukewarmness as a kind of sadness which makes a person sluggish in the performance of spiritual exercises. He offers practical ways to fight against lukewarmness.

Spiritual Warfare

November 02, 2015 12:34 - 16 minutes - 7.23 MB

On this Solemnity of All Saints, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a 4-week preaching series on spiritual warfare. In this homily, he discusses: What is Spiritual Warfare? He helps the congregation to recognize the spiritual battle and the tactics of the Evil One.

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