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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Railroad Tracks, Part 1: Dying to Live
January 13, 2020 15:04 - 13 minutes - 9.72 MBOn this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a new preaching series called "Railroad Tracks." In this first part, he discusses how baptism is what puts us on the track to reaching our destination of eternal life with God in heaven.
All in the Family
December 29, 2019 21:31 - 11 minutes - 9.17 MBOn this Feast of the Holy Family, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how the family is the source of virtue and the need to support one another.
A Puzzling Christmas
December 26, 2019 17:27 - 13 minutes - 9.8 MBOn this Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Christmas is an opportunity to reflect on what we want and if we can trust that God will take care of us.
Joy to the World, Part 4: The Unexpected Secret of Joy
December 23, 2019 18:18 - 14 minutes - 10.9 MBThroughout the season of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish has been offering a preaching series called "Joy to the World." In this final part, he discusses how following the will of the Lord brings us tremendous joy in our lives.
Joy to the World, Part 3: Unconditional Joy
December 16, 2019 15:45 - 12 minutes - 9.2 MBOn this 3rd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a 4-part preaching series called "Joy to the World." In this third part he talks about how we are called to have an unconditional joy that is rooted in the fact that God is here.
Joy to the World, Part 2: Joy in Any Environment
December 09, 2019 14:44 - 14 minutes - 10.9 MBOn this 2nd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a 4-part preaching series called "Joy to the World." In this second part he talks about how we are called to have a pervasive joy that can thrive in any environment.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
December 09, 2019 14:42 - 6 minutes - 2.99 MBAt the Chapel of the Resurrection on the campus of Valparaiso University, Fr. Chris Stanish offers a reflection on the Advent hymn "O Come, O Come Emmanuel".
Joy to the World, Part 1: What is Joy?
December 03, 2019 14:01 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this 1st Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a 4-part preaching series called "Joy to the World." In this first part, Fr. Chris discusses what joy is and how we can have it.
Christ Reigns Supreme
December 03, 2019 13:46 - 11 minutes - 9.09 MBOn this Solemnity of Christ the King, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses two reflection points on what it means to have Christ as the king of our lives.
By Your Perseverance
December 03, 2019 13:38 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses our need to persevere in following Jesus.
The God of the Living
December 02, 2019 15:17 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBOn this 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Declan McNicholas visits St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center and discusses how our God is not a God of the dead but of the living.
Calling All Saints!
November 27, 2019 16:36 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBOn this Solemnity of the All Saints, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the history of the feast day and how we have a cloud of witnesses interceding for us on a daily basis.
Battles are Won With Prayer
November 27, 2019 15:55 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBWhile the college students were on Fall Retreat with Fr. Chris, a visiting priest speaks to the community of St. Teresa about how the battles we experience in life are won with perseverance in prayer.
Fearless, Part 2: Hide & Seek
November 04, 2019 13:16 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes a 2-part preaching series called "Fearless." In this second part, he discusses how fear can cause us to hide ourselves.
Fearless, Part 1: Is It Enough?
October 28, 2019 13:30 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MBOn this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a 2-part preaching series called "Fearless." In this first part, he discusses how fear can cause us to present God with our own merits rather than appealing to Christ.
When Faith Becomes Real
October 21, 2019 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MBOn this 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how important it is to have that initial "yes" to the Lord, but that real faith consists of saying "yes" over and over again.
The Beginning of Faith
October 14, 2019 13:01 - 15 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to have faith.
Interrupted, Part 4: Use It, or Lose It
October 07, 2019 12:53 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MBOn this 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish finishes a preaching series called "Interrupted". In part 4, he discusses how time is a precious commodity and how the Lord interrupts us so that we use it to the best of our ability.
Interrupted, Part 3: People Matter
October 05, 2019 13:55 - 13 minutes - 4.24 MBOn this 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Interrupted". In part 3, he discusses three reasons why sometimes we don't allow our lives to be interrupted.
Interrupted, Part 2: Crisis Brings Clarity
September 23, 2019 13:24 - 17 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish continues a preaching series called "Interrupted". In part 2, he discusses how not all interruptions are bad and how they can actually reorient us back to our primary task in life.
Interrupted, Part 1: The Great Interruptor
September 16, 2019 15:36 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBOn this 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a preaching series called "Interrupted". In part 1, he discusses God as the Great Interruptor and three different images of God that we might have.
Where's the Luggage?
September 16, 2019 15:22 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MBOn this 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how the Lord does not want us to be distracted by all our possessions but that He wants us to focus on our relationship with Him.
The Heart of Humility
September 16, 2019 13:27 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBOn this 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Declan McNicholas discusses our identity in God as the very heart of the virtue of humility.
Belonging to Christ
September 16, 2019 13:04 - 21 minutes - 15 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila offers an evening of adoration with praise and worship called Inspire. In this reflection, Fr. Declan McNicholas witnesses to that moment when he felt most that he belonged to Christ.
Belong, Part 2: Because I'm Yours
August 26, 2019 00:20 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBOn this 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes a preaching series called "Belong". In part 2, he discusses the six habits of what it means to belong to God.
Cause of Our Joy
August 20, 2019 12:14 - 9 minutes - 5.95 MBOn this Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how this feast day is a reminder to us of the joy that Mary brings to the world and that we can bring to others as well.
Belong, Part I: Friends 4 Ever
August 19, 2019 12:56 - 15 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish begins a preaching series called "Belong". In part 1, he discusses three types of friendships we can have in our lives.
To Jesus through Mary
August 13, 2019 15:27 - 14 minutes - 9.55 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila offers an evening of adoration with praise and worship called Inspire. In this reflection, Scott Watts, a missionary from Hope of the Poor, discusses Our Lady of Guadalupe and how Mary always brings us closer to her Son.
The "Sign" of the Cross
August 13, 2019 15:04 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila offers an evening of adoration with praise and worship called Inspire. In this reflection, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what the "sign" of the cross truly is and what it means for us as Christians.
Do I Live with Authority?
August 13, 2019 14:49 - 12 minutes - 5.51 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila offers an evening of adoration with praise and worship called Inspire. In this reflection, Adam Antone discusses what it means to live with authority in our lives.
What is Truth?
August 13, 2019 14:44 - 6 minutes - 4.42 MBOnce a month, St. Teresa of Avila offers an evening of adoration with praise and worship called Inspire. In this reflection, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how, for Catholics, truth is not a set of ideas but the person of Jesus Christ.
That'll Leave a Mark
August 12, 2019 12:41 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MBOn this 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God brought us here so that we can leave a mark on our world. In order to leave a positive mark, Fr. Chris teaches about the practice of a particular examination.
Vapor of Vapors!
August 05, 2019 12:45 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBOn this 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Jesus does not want us to place our security in things that are passing away but in the things that will last forever.
The Power of Persistence
July 29, 2019 13:34 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBOn this 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the need for us to have perseverance in our prayer even when it feels like nothing is happening.
Redeeming Martha
July 22, 2019 12:48 - 10 minutes - 7 MBOn this 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the story of Martha and Mary through the perspective of discipleship and how relationship with Christ is the most important thing.
Adam and Eve and the Good Samaritan
July 17, 2019 13:47 - 14 minutes - 9.14 MBOn this 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish opens up the parable of the Good Samaritan as an allegory of the story of our salvation.
Called and Sent
July 07, 2019 18:14 - 13 minutes - 9.67 MBOn this 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how Jesus has called each of us by name in order to send us out on His behalf.
Living Thermostats
July 01, 2019 13:03 - 13 minutes - 8.79 MBOn this 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to be fully committed to Christ as His disciple and the kind of influence we can have if we do so.
Only if it's Real
June 24, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MBOn this Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the powerful impact that the Divine Love of Jesus in the Eucharist can have in our lives.
Escape Room Adventure
June 10, 2019 12:46 - 11 minutes - 8.55 MBOn this Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Holy Spirit comes to our aid especially when we feel like we have hit a wall and don't know where to go next.
They Returned with Great Joy
June 03, 2019 12:42 - 10 minutes - 6.63 MBOn this Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Deacon Bob Marben discusses why it is that we can experience joy even when life throws us a curveball.
A Stranger in Your Home?
May 27, 2019 12:48 - 13 minutes - 8.64 MBOn this 6th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God wants to come to us and make a home with us. He concludes with a healing prayer of surrender.
Five Ways to Love Like Jesus
May 20, 2019 12:55 - 14 minutes - 9.44 MBOn this 5th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses Jesus' commandment to love one another by offering five ways that we can love like Jesus.
A Voice to Consider
May 13, 2019 13:57 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBOn this 4th Sunday of Easter, Deacon Bob Marben discusses the necessity to listen to God and to be present to the people around us.
Confirmation Mass 2019
May 13, 2019 13:47 - 14 minutes - 9.42 MBOn this 4th Sunday of Easter, Bishop Hying comes to St. Teresa of Avila to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation for 22 students. In this homily, he discusses the importance of keeping Christ at the center of your life.
Have You Forgotten?
April 29, 2019 13:22 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBOn this Feast of the Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses Jesus' presence in the Eucharist and the life He desires to give through His Body and Blood.
Life Begins with Death
April 22, 2019 14:33 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MBIn this Easter celebration, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how our story begins with death and ends with life.
Call of the Crucified
April 20, 2019 02:18 - 10 minutes - 7.89 MBOn this Good Friday Passion of our Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how love is written into the pain of the Cross.
Do You Understand?
April 20, 2019 02:13 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MBOn this Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, Deacon Bob Marben discusses how we don't always know what the Lord is doing right now, but we will understand later.
Healing through Redemptive Suffering
April 15, 2019 13:43 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBOn this Palm Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish concludes his preaching series "Be Healed" by talking about the third way we can find healing for the wounds and hurts we carry in life.