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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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This is a rebroadcast of a homily I offered in 2021.  (Amazing Grace) 

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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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. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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