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Homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, Pastor of the Catholic Community of Falmouth, MA

Msgr. Stephen J. Avila


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    The Blood of the Martyrs is the Seed of the Church: 7th Sunday of Easter C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 9:18


    Today we reflect on the life of St. Stephen and how the martyrs call us to witness to our faith, even if it sacrifices our lives.   (No Greater Love- Fr. Michael Joncas )The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Listen, Discern, Decide. 6th Sunday of Easter C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 8:46


    The recent Conclave and the formation of the Early Church used the process : Listen, Discern, Decide. It is a great process for us to use as well when making an important decision. (Speak, Lord -  Schoenbachler   sung by Veronica Morrissey) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Making Jesus' Command Visible in our Lives: 5th Sunday of Easter C

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 8:36


    Rebroadcast 2022The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Habemus Papam! A Good Shepherd for the Church - 4th Sunday of Easter C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 7:05


    As we welcome our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, we cannot have a better image to reflect upon as that of the Good Shepherd. (The Pontifical Anthem and March - the Papal Anthem) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Eucharist: Our Highway to Heaven: 3rd Sunday of Easter C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 11:06


    The Risen Lord transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.  Look at the Sacraments.  Look at our lives.  Blessed Carlo Acutis, pray for us.  (Bread of Heaven - Manibusan/Hart sung by David Komel)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Message of Divine Mercy: 2nd Sunday of Easter C Rebroadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 8:28


    Rebraodcast from 2022 of 2nd Sunday of Easter Year C The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Sustaining Easter Faith: Easter Sunday 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 9:54


    The heart of our Christian faith, the reason for our Easter faith is Christ's reurrection. Seeking the risen Christ in our lives.   (Out of Darkness - Christopher Walker - University of Notre Dame Folk Choir) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Week Humanity Did Its Worst to God: Palm Sunday C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 8:44


    The Passion reminds us that while humanity has done its worst to God, our worst is no match for God's best.  (Sing Hosanna- Josh Blakesley) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Pick Up a Stone, or Pick Up the Sinner? 5th Sunday of Lent C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 10:50


    Jesus chose to pick up the sinner, rather than pick up a stone. What does he call us to do?   (Endless is Your Love - Kendzia - sung by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Contemporary Choir, Ridgewood, NJ) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Prodigal Father: A Different Look at the Parable: 4th Sunday of Lent C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 10:40


    Jesus has given us this familiar parable to tell us that it is the Father who is "Prodigal": Extravagant with His Love and Mercy for us. (Father, I Have Sinned -Eugene O'Reilly -sung by Choir of St. Francis de Sales PArish in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Amazing Grace: The Conversion of a Slave Trader: 3rd Sunday of Lent C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 9:22


    John Newton was a slave trader who, over time converted to the Christian faith and wrote the lyrics to one of the most well known Christian hymns.  (Amazing Grace - Judy Collins) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Speak Lord, I'm Listening: 2nd Sunday of Lent C Rebroadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 10:28


    This is a rebraodcast of my 2022 homily. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Distracted Living: 1st Sunday of Lent C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 8:35


    Our life can often veer off course by distracted driving, taking us off our mission.   (Into the Deasert - Curtis Stephan- Sarah Hart)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Please Place Your Oxygen Mask on First: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 8:36


    When on a plane, we are instructed to place our oxygen masks on first and THEN help another.  Spiritually, we need to do the same.   (By Our Love - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Love My Enemy? Oh, Come On Now! 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 8:21


    Forgive and love someone who has wronged us is impossible without knowing Christ's love for us.   (The Lord is Kind and Merciful - Jeanne Cotter)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    6th Sunday in Ordinary TIme Rebroadcast 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 10:01


    Rebraodcast 2022  Music from Fr. Steve's Music Group in Rome 1981  The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Put Out Into the Deep: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 10:21


    In all three readings, we hear of God calling others to serve Him and yet they feel unworthy. How might you think God is calling you?  (Put Out into the Deep - Richard Clark -  Boston Archdiocesan Choir )The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Christ Our Light! Feast of the Presentation of the Lord 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 7:54


    Simeon and Anna recognize Christ as their Light. Do we?    (Christ, Be Our Light - Farrell - sung by Notre Dame Folk Choir)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Consecration to the Eucharist: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 11:30


    In preparation for our parish Consecration to the Eucharist, let us reflect on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist - Faith will tell is Christ is present when our human senses fail (St. Thomas Aquinas)  (The Vigil Project - Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All)   Dropping this homily earlier to help us prepare for the Consec ration on Monday The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 8:17


    Rebroadcast of 2022.  (Our God is Greater- Chris Tomlin)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Baptism: Our Identity and Mission: Baptism of the Lord C 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 9:03


    On the day of Jesus' baptism, HIs idenity was revealed and rising from the waters, He began HIs Mission to the cross.  (Gather at the Water - Sarah Hart)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Gifts of the Magi: Epiphany 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 9:59


    What is the Gold, Frankinsence and Myrrh we can bring to Christ this year?  (We Three Kings - The Hound and the Fox featuring Tim Foust) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Holy Family: Holy but not Perfect: Feast of the Holy Family C 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 9:22


    Today's feast places before us the Holy Family as a model for family life.  BUt no family is perfect, and yet, every family can be holy.   (What Child is This? Josh Groban) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    God Has Remembered Us: Christmas 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 8:08


    Christmas is a time to remember that God has remembered us! (I Heard the Bells - Rachel Hughes from the movie I Heard the Bells The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    No One Is Insignificant: 4th Sunday of Advent C 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 4:20


    What or who might seem insignificant by worldly standards is precious in God's eyes.  (Entrance Antiphon 4th Sunday of Advent - Steve Angrisano, Srah Hart, Curtis Stephan OCP) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Rejoice! Rejoice! 3rd Sunday of Advent C 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 8:39


    Gaudate Sunday: Our Day to Rejoice at the coming of Christ in History, Mystery and Magesty  (O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Richard McVeigh - Beauty in Sound)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Take Off Your Robe of Mourning : God Will Come to Your Aid: 2nd Sunday of Advent C 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 7:25


    The prophet Baruch's message to the Israelites is timely for us today: God will come to our Aid.  (Let the Valley Be Raised - Schute.) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus: 1st Sunday of Advent C 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 7:34


    The season of Advent is a time to wait for Christ's coming, in history, mystery and magesty! (Maranatha - Tim Schoenbackler) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    I Too Have A Dream: Solemnity of Christ the King B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 8:06


    The prophet Daniel has a dream that the Son of Man will reign.  Is He the King of our lives?  (I Have A Dream Speech - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1963 and Lift Every Voice and Sing - Metropolitan Baptist Church)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    A Tribute to Msgr. John A. Perry: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 8:26


    This weekend, my reflection will touch on the priesthood of Msgr. John A Perry, former pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Falmouth who died on October 22, 2024.  (There is No Greater Love - Michael Joncas) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Put Out Into The Deep: My Vocation Story: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 10:44


    This weekend preists of the Fall River Diocese are asked to share their Vocation story as we encourage young men to consider a vocation to the priesthood.  (Put Out Into The Deep, Clark - from the Installation Mass of Archbishop Richard Henning, Archbishop of Boston)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Even Jesus Used Cliff Notes: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 10:25


    Today's Gospel is the Cliff note edition of the Commandments and sum them up with one word: Love.  (No Greater Love - Michael Joncas) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Spiritual Blindness: Rebroadcast 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time B

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 8:49


    This is a rebroadcast of a homily I offered in 2021.  (Amazing Grace) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    How To Become a GOAT: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 10:17


    To be the GOAT (Greatest of All TIme) we need to follow the example of Jesus in self-giving love.   (By Our Love - Tom Kendzia/ Peter Scholtes) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    What is Jesus Asking You To Let Go Of? 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 9:30


    In our spiritual journey to and with CHrist, what might He be asking you to let go of?   (Take Lord, Receive - St. Louis Jesuits)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The Sacrament of Marriage: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 9:52


    Like all sacraments, Marriage is a union not only between a man and woman, but a union with Christ.  How does the Church view this sacrament?   ( The Wedding Song - There Is Love: Peter, Paul and Mary)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Where can we find God? 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 10:18


    While we are blessed to beleive that God is present to us in Word and Sacrament, He can reveal himself to us outside the doors of our church.  (Endless is YOur Love - Tom Kendzia) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    25th Sunday in Ordinary Time B: rebroadcast of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 8:34


    The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Is It Really Worth It? 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 9:12


    Is it really worth it to follow Jesus? (Stand By Me - Tom Kendzia)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Ephphatha: Be Opened! 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 9:22


    Spiritual deafness is a real ailment in today's world. But it never needs to be permanent. Allow Jesus to touch and heal you.   (Redeemed - Speak Lord, I'm Listening) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    You Gotta Have Heart! 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 7:54


    It is actions in sync with our heart where true religion lies (You Gotta Have Heart - Eddie Fisher) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Who Will You Serve? 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 9:17


    Joshua's question to the Israelites is posed today to us? Who will you Serve?  (Center of My Life -Paul Inwood) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Bread for the Race of Our Lives: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 6:32


    This weekend, thousands will gather  in Falmouth, MA and load up on carbs  for the annual Road Race.  Jesus, the Bread of Life, will energize us for the Race to Eternal Life.   (John Williams -Olympic Fanfare) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Life Is Hard: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 9:16


    As Elijah struggled with a difficult life, so also at times do we. Life is hard, but Jesus brings us the living bread from heaven, Himself, to feed us for life's journey.   (excerpt from Tom Brady Induction ceremony, and Miracle of Grace, Curtis Stephan)  The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Food For the Journey: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 7:02


    Christ has given to us bread for the journey (Bread of Heaven - Jesse Manibusan)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Prayer: The Pause That Satisfies: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 9:50


    The disciples hand Jesus the basket of bread and fish - and a miracle happens.  We too need to hand Jesus some time each day in prayer to multipy our good works. (My Prayer Comes Before You LIke Incense - Bro Tobias - The Monks of St. Meirad Abbey)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Come and Rest With Me: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 10:29


    As our NAtion celebrate the Eucharistic Congress this week, let us heed Jesus' call to come away to a deserted place and rest. (Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All featuring John Finch and the Vigil Project)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    Christ: The Great MacGyver: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 6:23


    MacGyver was a popular TV where the character would make, form or repair with whatever was at hand to fulfill his mission.  Well, that is exactly what Christ does with us . (MacGyver Theme Song 2016 reboot) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    For God and Country: Living Our Mission in Our Nation: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 9:23


    Christ has given us all a mission to go into all nations - our nation,  and preach and live the Gospel.  (God Bless the U.S.A. - Lee Greenwood, HOme Free and US soldiers) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    The "Markan Sandwich" and Prayer: 13th Sunday in Ordinary TIme B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 10:47


    Mark interweaves 2 miracle stories which tell us about 2 forms of prayer.  (Chris Muglia - Lord, I Need You (Chris Tomlin) )The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

    He Who Can Conquer the Storms: 12th Sunday in Ordinary TIme B 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 8:46


    When the darkness of storms envelop us, the One who can conquer the sea, can also conquer the chaos in our lives.  (Stand by Me, Tom Kendzia)The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. AvilaPastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MAThanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

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