Your Faith with Fr. Chris Stanish

Fr. Chris Stanish

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Selected homilies, presentations, and talks of Fr. Christopher Stanish, Pastor of St. Teresa of Avila in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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Transfigured or Transformed?

On this Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Lord desires to enter into our lives in order to transform us into the men and women He desires us to be.

6m
Aug 12, 2023
We're Not Sure!

On this 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the importance of knowing why God has created us and what He is calling us to do.

8m
Aug 12, 2023
Stressed Out!

Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2020. In this homily, he discusses how stress and challenges in life are often the very means and cause for personal growth.

13m
Aug 03, 2023
The Unseen Fruit

Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2020. In this homily he talks about how so often we do not see the immediate fruit of our labors but how that shouldn't stop us from sowing the seeds.

10m
Aug 03, 2023
Your Strength Within

On this 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what it means to be meek and humble of heart.

6m
Jul 14, 2023
You are Worth More

On this 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how our worth comes from God and that we must pray that our eyes might be opened so we can see ourselves as He sees us.

5m
Jul 14, 2023
True Fatherhood

On this 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, we also celebrate Father's Day. In this homily, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses true fatherhood and asks that we pray that all men will reflect the Fatherhood of God.

7m
Jul 14, 2023
Given Up For You

On this Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

7m
Jul 14, 2023
Not a Bird

On this Feast of Pentecost, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the apostles went from fearful men hiding in the upper room to courageous heralds of the Gospel.

6m
Jun 03, 2023
But Some Doubted

On this Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the apostles saw the Risen Lord and yet some still doubted.

5m
Jun 03, 2023
Were We Shot Down?

On this 6th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit so that we can have strength in times of difficulty.

7m
Jun 03, 2023
We Shall Never Surrender

On this 5th Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how we can have an untroubled heart even in a troubled life, and how we must never surrender to our feelings of defeat.

7m
May 09, 2023
Let's Change the World

On this 3rd Sunday of Easter, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the famous story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus and how Jesus provides us with a chance to change the world.

6m
Apr 24, 2023
Peace Be With You

On this Feast of Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the peace of Christ pierces into the inmost depths of our lives.

7m
Apr 24, 2023
God will Fight for You

On this Easter Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish explains what the Resurrection means for us in that Jesus has conquered over the Kingdom of Sin and Death.

7m
Apr 15, 2023
Why is Good Friday good?

On this Good Friday, Fr. Chris Stanish explains the cruelty of crucifixion and how God uses the Cross as a means of showing the tremendous love written in the pain.

7m
Apr 15, 2023
The Passover Explained

On this Holy Thursday, Fr. Chris Stanish opens up the Passover meal explaining what it is, it's historical reference, how it foreshadows the Eucharist, and how Jesus is the Passover lamb.

13m
Apr 15, 2023
Hosanna in the Highest

On this Palm Sunday, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and why we use palm branches to welcome Him.

4m
Apr 15, 2023
Trusting in His Glory

Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 5th Sunday of Lent, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2021. It is the fifth part of a preaching series called "For Greater Glory" and in it he talks about how we live in the Father's glory by trusting in His loving plan for us.

12m
Mar 29, 2023
Eyes To See

Fr. Chris Stanish was out of town for the 4th Sunday of Lent, so this is a repeat of a homily he gave in 2021. It is the fourth part of a preaching series called "For Greater Glory" and in it he talks about how we can come to see the Father's glory in our lives.

12m
Mar 29, 2023
Hope in a World of Disappointment

On this Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the woman at the well and how Jesus offers us hope in a world that is often filled with disappointment.

7m
Mar 12, 2023
Broken Dreams

On this Second Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the story of Abram and how God calls him (and us) to trust Him even in the midst of broken dreams.

5m
Mar 12, 2023
God is a Liar

On this First Sunday of Lent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the creation story and how the serpent convinces Adam and Eve that God is a liar.

9m
Mar 12, 2023
Forgiveness is Hard

On this 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses forgiveness, what it is and how we can offer it to others.

7m
Feb 25, 2023
Gaining Wisdom

On this 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses what wisdom is according to the Bible and how we can gain it in our lives.

6m
Feb 25, 2023
Be a Lychnos

On this 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the call to holiness through the lens of being a light to the world.

6m
Feb 25, 2023
Show up to Give

On this Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the secret to a happy life is not to show up to get, but to show up to give.

7m
Jan 20, 2023
Let God do Great Things in You

On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how God will do great things in us if we believe in His love more than in ourselves.

5m
Jan 20, 2023
Hope is Here

On this Christmas Day, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses how the birth of Our Lord brings hope into our lives as we discover the dream He has for us.

8m
Dec 26, 2022
The Secret to Finding Joy

On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Fr. Chris Stanish discusses the secret to finding joy in your life.

7m
Dec 21, 2022