Sunday Homilies with Father Martin
Catholic homilies with Father Martin from St. Joseph Church in Placentia, California—exploring the Sunday Scriptures and how God’s Word speaks to our daily living.
Sunday Homilies with Father Martin
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You're Invited: My Installation Mass as Your Pastor
Before the homily, Fr. Martin shares an important parish announcement: next Sunday at 4:00 PM is his Installation Mass as Pastor of St. Joseph, celebrated by Bishop Timothy Freyer in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese (note: the 5:00 PM Mass is c...
Están Invitados: Mi Misa de Instalación como su Párroco
Antes de la homilía, el Padre Martin comparte un anuncio importante de la parroquia: el próximo domingo a las 4:00 PM será su Misa de Instalación como Párroco de San José, celebrada por el Obispo Timothy Freyer en inglés, español y vietnamita (...
Hard Ground, Rocky Ground, Thorny Ground, Rich Ground. Which Am I?
On this Known by Name Weekend, Fr. Martin reflects on a recent trip to Kauai, where daily rain transforms the island into a lush, blooming paradise. Drawing from the Prophet Isaiah and the Parable of the Sower, he explores how God's word is lik...
¿Eres Terreno Duro, Rocoso, Espinoso o Fértil?
En este Domingo de Nombres, el Padre Martín reflexiona sobre un reciente viaje a Kauai, donde la lluvia diaria transforma la isla en un paraíso exuberante y florido. Basándose en el Profeta Isaías y la Parábola del Sembrador, explora cómo la pa...
Are You Generous or Are You Greedy? Do You Give or Do You Grab?
In this homily, Fr. Martin begins by sharing several important parish transitions: thanking Fr. Danh on his final weekend at St. Joseph, welcoming Fr. Arundas Thomas as the new parochial vicar, and announcing his own Installation Mass as pastor...