This is a rebroadcast of a 2020 homily.  (We Come To The Feast -Michael Joncas) 

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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Community gardens and vineyard require the commitment of those who are willing to tend them in order to bear much fruit.  A reflection on the Synod of Synodality  (Veni, Creator Spiritus - Come, Holy Spirit)

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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As Christians, we have been taking a knee for Jesus for 2000 years  (At the Name of Jesus - Ralph Vaughan Williams/ Caroline Noel ) 

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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How we can discover God's thoughts and ways (Amazing Grace - Peter Hollins featuring Home Free)  

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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On this 22nd Anniversary of the attacks on our nation on Sept. 11th, the Gospel of forgiveness is often hard to hear. (Can't Cry Hard Enough - Williams Brothers)

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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The spiritual work of mercy known as Admonishing the Sinner or Fraternal Correction - is very difficult to do. Here's a few suggestions.  (Endless Is Your Love - Tom Kendzia) 

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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St. Paul reminds us of our life vocation in these 2 sentences from his letter to the Romans.  (Endless in Your Love - Tom Kendzia) 

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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This Friday and Saturday, the parish of St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish in Falmouth receives the relics of St. Padre Pio. This reflection is the homily for the Mass in Honor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina  (Resta Con Noi, Signore la Sera - Domenico Machetta, sung by Friar Alessandro) 

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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Is God hearing me? Why does He not respond?  Maybe it's God  strengthening your faith.  (Healing Waters-Trevor Thomson)

The homilies of Msgr. Stephen J. Avila
Pastor, St. Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family Parish, Falmouth, MA
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Lifestorms can cause us to lose our focus on Christ , and when we do, like Peter, we can begin to sink.  Hold on to the words of St. Padre Pio: Pray, hope and don't worry.  (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.