Feeding the Flock

Times Have Changed - Some see this an inevitable - others to justify their actions - but our call, as Christians, is to influence the times we live in with the way, truth and life of Christ.  (The Time, They Are A Changin - Bob Dylan)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.

Like St. Peter, Jesus has entrusted to each of us a set of keys? Whose heart are we responsible to open?   (Christ Shine in Our Lives - Chris Muglia) 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 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.

Admidst the storms in life, Jesus invites us to keep our eyes on HIm and Come to Him   (we Walk By Faith - Haugen -St Francis de Sales Parish Choir, 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.

The most lucious banquet is oly a glimpse into the banquet of love God offers us.  (Taste and See - Moore sung by St. Francis de Sales Parish Choir in Ajax, ON, 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.

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 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 sown Christ, the seed, into our lives. BUt we must plant it in good soil. (My Prayer Comes Before You - Colgan, sung by Contemporary Music MInistry in Rome , Easter April 1979, soloist - Fr. Bob Kropas, a classmate of Fr. Steve's who died this past week R.I.P. Bob)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.

Fr Steve offers a reflection on how we can help share our nation with the vision of faith. (God Bless the USA - Lee Greewood, US AirForce Band, Singing Sergeants and Home Free)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.

While our days are filled with so many responsibilities, prioritzing them and placing Christ at the top will make all the difference. (Christ in Me Arise - Thomson)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 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.

We are today's disciples and Jesus calls us to go on mission.  (Go Into the World - Tom Booth)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.

If we were to ask of God, "Do You Love Me?" All we need to do is look to the Eucharist for our answer.  (Do You Love Me? from Fiddler on the Roof )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.

As we become more and more isolated, we need renewal and restoration of relationships.....we need God. (Holy, Holy Holy sung by choir at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, AustraliaThe 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.

Today let us acknowledge the Gift of the Holy Spirit, give thanks for the gift and use the gifts of the Spirit in our lives!  (Pentecost Sequence)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 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 Spirit is our Advocate to help us to discover the Absolute Truths reaveal to us by Christ    (Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God - Keith and Kristyn Getty) 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.

St. Peter speaks of the Church as Living Stones.  It is through our lives that we give praise and glory to God.  (One Bread, One Body - 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.

There are many competing voices trying to get our attention: Whose voice will you follow?  (I Shall not Want - Tom Booth) 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.

Have we felt the like the disciples onm the road to Emmaus?  You are in good company.  (Here I Am - Tom Booth) Rebreadcast 2023)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 resurrection stories continue to be written on our hearts.  (He Is Risen - Hope Alive in Me - 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.

Mary Magdela, Peter and John, the beloved disciple all see the empty tomb. But what do THEY see? What do YOU see?  (Out of Darkness - Walker - sung by the 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.

St. Matthew'a account of the Passion introduces us to a number of supporting cast figures? Do we resemble any of them? 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.

In this fifth and final Sunday of our Lenten series, We Beleive in an Almighty and Loving God, BUT......there is no way I can ever change. (I Can Do All Things Through Christ - Jarica Jamison)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.

This week we examine the reality that We Beleive in God BUT....don't see Him.  (Amazing grace - Our Chains Are Gone -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.

This week, we will look at how we say we beleive in God, BUT still worry.  (Be Not Afraid: Bob Dufford) 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.

Our 2nd homily in the series Catholic Atheists?: We Beleive BUT.....I don't see the importance of prayer 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 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 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.

Jesus calls us to transform our world by being salt and light.  (Light Up Our Life - Angie Killian - while a Christmas song, I think it fits nicely with this weekend's theme. )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.

At first glance, it is hard to see the beatitudes as "blessings". BUt look closer, they are often blessings in disguise. 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.