Your Faith with Fr. Chris Stanish
599 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSelected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. Christopher Stanish, Pastor of St. Teresa of Avila in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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Thy Kingdom Come, Part 1: Life is Long
November 09, 2020 16:11 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a 3-part preaching series called "Thy Kingdom Come". In this first part, he discusses how important it is to use our time well on the things that matter most.
Law or Love?
October 26, 2020 19:59 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses the greatest commandment and how we want to move from fulfilling the law out of duty to out of love.
Living for Christ
October 26, 2020 14:41 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila's Campus Ministry hosts an evening of adoration with praise and worship. This evening Freshman, Aaron Lukas, gives his personal testimony of how Jesus has worked in his life.
The Victorious Secret, Part 3: Insecurity
October 19, 2020 18:29 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBOn this 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes a preaching series called "The Victorious Secret". In this final part, he talks about the secret to overcoming insecurity in our lives.
Wind and Fire
October 17, 2020 19:03 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBOn this Feast Day of St. Teresa of Avila, Bishop Robert McClory visits the student center in order to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation. In his homily, he discusses how the Holy Spirit is like wind and fire.
The Victorious Secret, Part 2: Changing Circumstances
October 12, 2020 14:34 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "The Victorious Secret". In this second part, he discusses the secret to dealing with changing circumstances and when things seem out of our control.
The Victorious Secret, Part 1: Anxiety
October 05, 2020 14:58 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBOn this 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a 3-week preaching series called "The Victorious Secret". In this first part, he discusses the secret to overcoming anxiety in our lives.
The Victorious Secret, Intro: Competition
September 28, 2020 14:45 - 11 minutes - 8.81 MBOn this 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish prepares to begin a new preaching series called "The Victorious Secret". In this introduction to the series, he reveals the secret to fighting against competition and envy.
Mercy for All
September 21, 2020 14:03 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBOn this 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how no matter what our circumstances are in life God's mercy is available for each of us.
Jesus Speaks Truth
September 19, 2020 14:47 - 13 minutes - 9.67 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila's Campus Ministry hosts an evening of adoration with praise and worship. This evening FOCUS Missionary, Gina Boeding, gives her personal testimony of how Jesus speaks truth to the heart.
The Real 'F' Word, Part 2: Forgiveness
September 14, 2020 14:11 - 21 minutes - 18.9 MBOn this 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes a two-part preaching series called "The Real 'F' Word: Forgiveness". In this second part, he discusses what forgiveness is and four steps on how to forgive.
The Real 'F' Word, Part 1: Collateral Damage
September 07, 2020 12:57 - 18 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a new preaching series called "The Real 'F' Word...Forgiveness". In this first part, he discusses resentment and the collateral damage that takes place when we are unwilling to forgive.
Renew Your Mind
August 31, 2020 14:28 - 17 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, St. Teresa of Avila hosted an outdoor Mass in Central Park with Bishop Robert McClory. In this homily, he discusses how the more we give Jesus, the more we receive.
Jesus Desires to Heal
August 31, 2020 14:14 - 11 minutes - 9 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila's Campus Ministry hosts an evening of adoration with praise and worship. This evening Peer Minister, Lauren Meade, gives her personal testimony of how Jesus healed her.
Unbreakable, Part 2: Like a Rock
August 24, 2020 14:33 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish finishes a 2-week preaching series called "Unbreakable". In this final part, he discusses how the Church is a refuge and shelter when we waver.
Unbreakable, Part 1: Persevering Faith
August 17, 2020 14:28 - 16 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish began a 2-week preaching series called "Unbreakable". In this first part, he discusses why we need to have an unbreakable faith especially in those moments that it seems God is silent.
Go to Mary
August 15, 2020 15:16 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Mary, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how in trial, in doubt, in distress, we need to go to Mary.
Into the Storm
August 12, 2020 14:12 - 16 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Jesus sometimes leads us into storms so that we might be reminded of our desperate need for Him.
Leave Me Alone
August 10, 2020 13:11 - 12 minutes - 9.45 MBOn this 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Jesus wanted to go off to a quiet place by himself but how His heart is moved with compassion for the crowds.
Hidden Treasure
July 26, 2020 17:32 - 14 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God had a plan for each of us before the world was even created and it is our job to discover it.
Living La Vida Lobster
July 20, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 8.88 MBOn this 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how challenges in life provide us with an opportunity for growth.
Seeds of Transformation
July 13, 2020 14:11 - 10 minutes - 7.68 MBOn this 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Lord calls each of us to sow the seeds of holiness wherever we find ourselves.
Learn from Jesus
July 08, 2020 16:28 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBOn this 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how we learn from Jesus to be meek and humble of heart.
God Doesn't Go Halfsies
June 29, 2020 12:59 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBOn this 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how our love for God must be total and that God doesn't want just a part of our heart.
Our True Worth
June 21, 2020 16:47 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBOn this 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how our true worth is rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
A Donkey and the Eucharist
June 21, 2020 16:35 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBOn this Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
The Everlasting Love of God
June 12, 2020 13:40 - 10 minutes - 7.76 MBOn this Trinity Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how we are invited into the everlasting, unconditional love of God.
Transformed in the Spirit
June 03, 2020 20:13 - 13 minutes - 10.2 MBOn this Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Chris Stanish welcomes RCIA candidates and elect back to church. He discusses how grace builds on nature and how the Holy Spirit helps us to be more of who we are called to be.
Look to the Sky
May 26, 2020 13:28 - 10 minutes - 7.96 MBOn this Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to be "standing here looking at the sky." He talks about our destiny here on earth and in heaven.
Courage for Whatever's Next
May 17, 2020 18:15 - 12 minutes - 9.72 MBOn this 6th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Lord does not necessarily take anything away when we are afraid, but how He gives us something instead.
Untroubled Hearts
May 12, 2020 01:43 - 13 minutes - 10.5 MBOn this 5th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how it is possible for us to have untroubled hearts even the midst of a troubled life.
Teaching Mass, Part 2: Liturgy of the Eucharist
May 12, 2020 01:37 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this 4th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish offered a teaching Mass to discuss the meaning and symbolism of the Liturgy. In this second part, he focuses on the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Teaching Mass, Part 1: Liturgy of the Word
May 02, 2020 16:53 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MBOn this 3rd Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish offered a teaching Mass to discuss the meaning and symbolism of the Liturgy. In this first part, he focuses on the Liturgy of the Word.
Restored, Part 6: The Wounded Heart
April 20, 2020 14:25 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBOn this Feast of Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes the preaching series "Restored." In this final part, he discusses how we need to remember that if we struggle with a wounded heart, Jesus also has a wounded heart.
The Proof is in the Clothing
April 13, 2020 18:33 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this celebration of Easter Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the burial cloths in the tomb helped John to see and believe in the Resurrection even before Jesus appeared to them.
An Eternal Love
April 13, 2020 18:26 - 10 minutes - 8.13 MBIn this solemn celebration of the Easter Vigil, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God's love for us is rooted in eternity and reaches its summit in the person of Jesus Christ.
The Wood of the Cross
April 11, 2020 15:39 - 7 minutes - 5.8 MBIn this Good Friday service commemorating the Passion of our Lord Jesus, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to behold the wood of the Cross.
Broken for You
April 10, 2020 15:01 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this celebration of Holy Thursday's Mass of the Lord's Supper, Fr. Chris Stanish explains how the Last Supper is an image of how Jesus' body is broken for us.
Restored, Part 5: I did this for you
April 06, 2020 16:43 - 13 minutes - 9.95 MBIn this celebration of Palm Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Restored". In this fifth part, he discusses our role in the story of Christ's Passion and Jesus' victory through it.
Restored, Part 4: Broken Hearts
March 29, 2020 17:36 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this 5th Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Restored". In this fourth part, he discusses how God's heart break for us and gives meaning to our suffering.
Restored, Part 3: Looking into the Heart
March 27, 2020 13:58 - 18 minutes - 7.67 MBOn this 4th Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a Lenten preaching series called "Restored". In this third part, he discusses how we shouldn't be surprised, discouraged, or stopped when we look at our weaknesses.
Restored, Part 2: It's Name is Shame
March 16, 2020 21:45 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBOn this 3rd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Restored." In this second part, he discusses how Jesus desires to crush our shame in order to restore our hearts and make them whole again.
Restored, Part 1: At the Heart of Trust
March 09, 2020 16:48 - 17 minutes - 13.2 MBOn this 2nd Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a preaching series called "Restored". In this first part, he discusses how trust is at the core of our relationships and how it gives us the courage we need to act.
Restored: Receiving God's Love
March 09, 2020 16:35 - 9 minutes - 7.13 MBFor Ash Wednesday, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses our need to receive God's love and mercy rather than trying to prove to Him why He should love us. Fr. Chris challenges everyone to do the 33 Days to Merciful Love by Fr. Michael Gaitley.
Neighbor or Enemy
February 26, 2020 18:46 - 13 minutes - 9.77 MBOn this 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how we are called to love neighbor and love our enemies, but often that can be the same person.
Two Roads
February 17, 2020 17:27 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOn this 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Scriptures place before us two roads and how we need wisdom in order to know which road to take.
Railroad Tracks, Part 5: Now I Begin
February 10, 2020 15:57 - 14 minutes - 11 MBOn this 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes a preaching series called "Railroad Tracks." In this final part, he talks about what we can do if we fail and how it is that we can begin again.
Railroad Tracks, Part 4: Planning for Holiness
February 03, 2020 18:02 - 16 minutes - 13.1 MBOn this Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Railroad Tracks". In this fourth part, he discusses the need to create a plan of life in order to travel successfully down the path God desires for us.
Railroad Tracks, Part 3: Within Reach
January 27, 2020 18:01 - 18 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Railroad Tracks." In this 3rd part, he discusses whether holiness is possible and if it is within our reach.
Railroad Tracks, Part 2: A Spiritual Revolution
January 20, 2020 18:03 - 12 minutes - 9.88 MBOn this 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Railroad Tracks." In this 2nd part, Fr. Chris discusses where these tracks are leading us as our destination.