Feeding the Flock

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
Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

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
Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

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
Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

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
Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

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
Thanks for listening! May God's Word find a home in you.

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

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

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

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.