On this Christmas Day, open your hearts to the light of Christ so that He may be born in you! Merry Christmas! (Light Up Our Life- Angie Killian) 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.

As we draw closer to Christmas, let us open our hearts to allow the Light of Christ in! (O Come O Come Emmanuel) 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 greatest source of darkness is sin. 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.

God invites us to be an influencer, like St. John the Baptist, pointing others to Christ. (Christ the Lord -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.

In this 4 week Advent series, Fr Steve will develop the theme of God's Light as we prepare for the Coming of Christ. There is no life without light and there is no light without God. (Christ the King - Sara 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.

Today we are asked to live as members of the Kingdom? But do we? (Hymn to Christ the King - 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.

We are called to be the temple of God for the Spirit dwells in you. (O God Beyond All Praising - Arr. Richard Proulx) 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 we pray for all our departed loved ones, so that, with our prayers, they will complete their journey to Heaven. (I Know That My Redeemer Lives - Soper) 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.