Selected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. Christopher Stanish, Pastor of St. Teresa of Avila in Valparaiso, Indiana.
On this Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Lord desires to enter into our lives in order to transform us into the men and women He desires us to be.
On this 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the importance of knowing why God has created us and what He is calling us to do.
Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2020. In this homily, he discusses how stress and challenges in life are often the very means and cause for personal growth.
Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2020. In this homily he talks about how so often we do not see the immediate fruit of our labors but how that shouldn't stop us from sowing the seeds.
On this 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to be meek and humble of heart.
On this 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how our worth comes from God and that we must pray that our eyes might be opened so we can see ourselves as He sees us.
On this 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we also celebrate Father's Day. In this homily, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses true fatherhood and asks that we pray that all men will reflect the Fatherhood of God.
On this Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
On this Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the apostles went from fearful men hiding in the upper room to courageous heralds of the Gospel.
On this Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the apostles saw the Risen Lord and yet some still doubted.
On this 6th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit so that we can have strength in times of difficulty.
On this 5th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how we can have an untroubled heart even in a troubled life, and how we must never surrender to our feelings of defeat.
On this 3rd Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the famous story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and how Jesus provides us with a chance to change the world.
On this Feast of Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the peace of Christ pierces into the inmost depths of our lives.
On this Easter Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish explains what the Resurrection means for us in that Jesus has conquered over the Kingdom of Sin and Death.
On this Good Friday, Fr. Chris Stanish explains the cruelty of crucifixion and how God uses the Cross as a means of showing the tremendous love written in the pain.
On this Holy Thursday, Fr. Chris Stanish opens up the Passover meal explaining what it is, it's historical reference, how it foreshadows the Eucharist, and how Jesus is the Passover lamb.
On this Palm Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and why we use palm branches to welcome Him.
Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 5th Sunday of Lent, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2021. It is the fifth part of a preaching series called "For Greater Glory" and in it he talks about how we live in the Father's glory by trusting in His loving plan for us.
Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 4th Sunday of Lent, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2021. It is the fourth part of a preaching series called "For Greater Glory" and in it he talks about how we can come to see the Father's glory in our lives.
On this Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the woman at the well and how Jesus offers us hope in a world that is often filled with disappointment.
On this Second Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the story of Abram and how God calls him (and us) to trust Him even in the midst of broken dreams.
On this First Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the creation story and how the serpent convinces Adam and Eve that God is a liar.
On this 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses forgiveness, what it is and how we can offer it to others.
On this 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what wisdom is according to the Bible and how we can gain it in our lives.
On this 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the call to holiness through the lens of being a light to the world.
On this Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the secret to a happy life is not to show up to get, but to show up to give.
On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God will do great things in us if we believe in His love more than in ourselves.
On this Christmas Day, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the birth of Our Lord brings hope into our lives as we discover the dream He has for us.
On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the secret to finding joy in your life.
On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how joy from the Lord is unconditional and He is the answer to our prayers.
On this 2nd Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what Christian joy is and how to find it in your life.
On this Solemnity of Christ the King, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to have Christ reign in our lives.
On this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God wants us to bring Him our brokenness and what our lives could look like if we do.
On this 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the power of prayer and three things to keep in mind about it.
On this 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it actually means to have faith.
On this 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the need to ask the Lord to increase our faith, and how we can trust that everything is going to be okay.
On this 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, and how it touches on a core fear in our lives.
On this 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward by reframing it to consider how lost this steward had become.
On this 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the parable of the prodigal son as an image of God the Father who never gives up on His children.
On this 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the crossroads of discipleship through the lens of a runaway slave, Onesimus.
On this 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the secret to greatness. He indicates that if we truly want to be great then we must live humility.
On this 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how we were created for greatness, but how our hearts are too small for the greatness to which it is destined.
On this 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the importance of friendship and the three types of friendships we might have in life.
On this 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the value of persistent prayer and our total dependence on God.
On this 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how there is extraordinary grace in our ordinary lives and it is simply our job to discover it.
On this 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how each one of us is wounded and how Jesus is the one who cradles us in His arms and saves us.
On this 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the world is crying and how Jesus has called us to bring hope to the human heart.
On this 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Lord calls us to follow him in a specific time and in specific circumstances.
On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Eucharist reminds us how the Lord will fight for us and draw us ever closer to Himself.
On this Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Trinity helps us to know that we known and loved.
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