Feeding the Flock

Homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila, Pastor of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in Falmouth, Massachusetts

Did You Hear the One About the Pharisee and the Tax Collector? 30th Sunday in Ordinary TIme C 2025

In today's Gospel parable, Jesus adds a twist in the story of who the good guy is and who is the bad. (Amazing Grace - my Chains Are Gone - Chris Tomlin) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

10-25
09:18

O Lord, Hear Our Prayer: 29th Sunday in Ordinary TIme C

Rebraodcast of 2022 homily The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

10-18
07:17

Standing At A Distance: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

Who are those in your life who are standing at a distance? Look for them, reach out to them. (Healed in Christ - Sarah Hart) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

10-11
09:38

How Long, O Lord, How Long? The Cry of a Prophet: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

The prophet Habbakuk cries out to the Lord in the midst of the chaos of the world. His cry is ours> (How Long, O Lord, How Long? Psalm 13: Soverign Grace Music) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

10-04
09:29

The Lazaruses At Our Door: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

Poverty means lacking basic needs. BUt besides physical poverty, there is also social and spiritual poverty as well. (Pilgrims of Hope - Official Hymn of the Jubilee Year) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

09-27
11:04

A Reflection on the Death of Charlie Kirk

From a place of faith, how can we view the death of Charlie Kirk (Azaming Grace - My Chains are Gone - Chris Tomlin) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

09-17
05:46

Exultation of the Cross 2025

Carrying our Crosses as He who Carried His (Glory in the Cross - Schutte) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

09-17
07:01

Where Was God? A Reflection on the Annunciation School Tragedy

After a week of prayer and reflection, Ishare my thoughts on this tragedy from the perspective of our faith in Christ Crucified. (The Cloud's Veil - Liam Lawton - frequently used in 9/11 Memorials) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

09-05
10:51

The Virtue of Humility: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

To follow the road of humility, one must recognize their gifts, the gifts of others and the Giver of those Gifts. (Gifts From God -Chris Tomlin) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

08-30
07:28

Discipline Rooted in Love: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

LIke a loving parent, God is there to discipline us as we travel on the road to heaven. (Endless Is Your Love - Kendzia, sung by Stonehill Chapel Choir, Phil Pereira director.) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

08-23
08:46

Running the Race: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

This weekend is the Falmouth Road Race. But each day we run a "race" where the finish line is heaven. The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

08-16
08:45

The Faith of Abraham: The Faith of a Disciple: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

Like the faith of Abraham which allowed him to trust God, so too are we asked to develop a faith in Christ to trust Him and follow His call. (Go Up to the Altar of God: Chepponis - Assumption and Pittsburg Diocesn Choir) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

08-09
07:40

There Are No U Hauls In a Funeral Procession: 18th Sunday in Ordinary TIme C 2025

What are the riches that matter most to God? (Set Your Hearts on the Higher Gifts: Steve Warner and the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

08-02
07:22

The Difference Between Saying Prayers and Praying: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

Jesus teaches His disciples...and us how to pray - from the heart. (Here I Am - Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

07-26
09:56

Do You Have "Martharitis?" 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time C (rebroadcast)

"Martharistis" can be a real disease which afflicts those who serve the Lord. (Sacred Silence - Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

07-19
06:43

Doing Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

Who IS Our Neighbor? Everyone by the side of the road that is in need. (You Welcomed Me - Tom Booth) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

07-12
09:53

Our Mission: To Be Priest, Prophet and King: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time C 2025

The mission of the early Church is now ours. (Disciple of Christ) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

07-05
09:07

Brothers, But Not Twins: Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul 2025

While Sts. Peter and Paul were brothers in faith, their personalities, calls and missions were very different. And so are ours. (Put Out Into the Deep - Clark - Boston Archdiocesan Choir ) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

06-28
09:49

Solemnity of Corpus Christi C 2025: Memorial Mass for Falmouth Fire and Rescue

On this great feast of Corpus Christ, where we remember the Perfect Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, we also remember and honor those who have and are serving our community in the Fire and Rescue Department. (Amazing Grace - My Chains Are Gone - Chris Tomlin ) The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

06-21
08:32

Solemnity of the Holy Trinity: Rebroadcast 2022

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

06-14
09:21

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