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.
Episodes
70 episodes
Love, Belief, and Eternal Life in the Trinity
On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, this homily breaks down the Trinity not as a distant theological puzzle but as a living reality centered on three words drawn from John 3:16 — love, belief, and eternal life.Love is the T...
The Holy Spirit Guides Us, Gifts Us and Unites Us
In this homily, Father Martin reflects on how the Holy Spirit transforms our lives in three powerful ways: guiding us to truly proclaim that Jesus is Lord, awakening spiritual gifts within us for the service of others, and uniting us as one Bod...
El Espíritu Santo Nos Guía, Nos Da Dones y Nos Une
En esta homilía, el Padre Martin reflexiona sobre cómo el Espíritu Santo transforma nuestras vidas de tres maneras poderosas: guiándonos a proclamar verdaderamente que Jesús es el Señor, despertando dones espirituales en nosotros para servir a ...
Mother's Day Message 2026
On this Mother’s Day, Father Martin Vu reflects on the beautiful and powerful love of a mother as a reflection of the love of God. Beginning with a prayer for mothers in every circumstance — new moms, grandmothers, foster mothers, grieving moth...
Mensaje para el Día de las Madres 2026
En esta celebración del Día de las Madres, El Padre Martin Vu reflexiona sobre el amor hermoso y poderoso de una madre como reflejo del amor de Dios. Comenzando con una oración por las madres en toda circunstancia — mamás primerizas, abuelas, m...
Making Jesus the Cornerstone of Our Lives
In this homily, the central theme is the importance of making Jesus the foundation—the “cornerstone”—of our lives. A cornerstone, traditionally the first stone laid in a building, determines the structure’s direction, strength, and stability. W...
Hacer de Jesús la Piedra Angular de Nuestras Vidas
En este episodio reflexionamos sobre una imagen poderosa: la piedra angular. Tradicionalmente, es la primera piedra que se coloca en una construcción y define toda la estructura: su estabilidad, dirección y solidez.Aunque hoy en...
When Doing Good Leads to Suffering
When doing what’s right leads to suffering, how should we respond? In this homily, Fr. Martin reflects on three essential movements of the heart: remembering Christ, who suffered despite His perfect goodness; recognizing our own limits and need...
Qué Hacer Cuando Sufres por Hacer el Bien
Cuando hacer el bien te lleva al sufrimiento, ¿cómo responder? En esta homilía, el P. Martín reflexiona sobre tres claves espirituales: recordar a Cristo, que sufrió por hacer el bien; reconocer que ninguno de nosotros es completamente bueno y ...
Healing Mass 2026
Part 1 – Fr. Martin (Spanish): Fr. Martin reflects on the many “illnesses” we experience—of the body, mind, heart, soul, family, and world. The Good News is that Jesus comes to heal all of them. This healing may come im...
God is Moving in Our Community
This homily centers on three key movements of the Christian life drawn from the readings:1. God is moving in our community. Jesus didn’t just act powerfully 2,000 years ago—He is still active today. We encounter Him through pr...
The Promise and Peace of Jesus This Easter
Happy Easter!At the beginning of Mass, we were invited to turn to someone new and wish them a Happy Easter. Maybe now, you can turn to someone familiar—and perhaps that’s the new friend you just met—and wish them a Happy Easter on...
La Paz de Cristo para la Pascua
¡Feliz Pascua!En este mensaje de Pascua, celebramos la mejor noticia jamás anunciada: ¡Jesucristo ha resucitado! A través de una reflexión cercana y concreta, somos invitados a abrir nuestro corazón para recibir los dones que Jesú...
Holy Thursday Bilingual 2026
For today’s Holy Thursday homily, Father Eamon shares a reflection in English, followed by Father Martin in Spanish. Para la homilía de este Jueves Santo, el Padre Eamon comparte una reflexión en inglés, seguido por el Padre Martin en ...
Palm Sunday 2026
Palm Sunday draws us into one of the most powerful moments of the Church year—a liturgy that awakens every sense. From the waving of palms and the fragrance of incense to the cries of “Hosanna” and the solemn proclamation of the Passion, we are...
Domingo de Ramos 2026
El Domingo de Ramos nos introduce en uno de los momentos más poderosos del año litúrgico—una celebración que despierta todos nuestros sentidos. Desde las palmas que levantamos y el aroma del incienso, hasta los cantos de “¡Hosanna!” y la solemn...
De la Tristeza a la Esperanza
Esta homilía comienza con un testimonio de Alpha, celebrando vidas transformadas e invitando a otros al próximo Alpha después de Pascua. Luego reflexiona sobre la cobertura de las imágenes como un “ayuno” cuaresmal que profundiza nuestro anhelo...
Moving From Grief to Hope
This homily begins with an Alpha testimony, celebrating transformed lives and inviting others to the next Alpha after Easter. It then reflects on the covering of statues as a Lenten “fast” that deepens our longing for Easter joy.Finally,...
Does God Speak to You in Dreams? (A School Mass on The Solemnity of St. Joseph)
Today we reflect on St. Joseph, the dreamer. In the Gospel, God speaks to him in four dreams—and each time, Joseph listens and acts with trust.God may speak to us too—in dreams, in prayer, in quiet moments. The key is to listen and to di...
The Law of the Lord is Good (A School Mass)
Wednesday, March 11thIn this episode, Father Martin speaks with the students of St. Joseph School about rules and laws. The children offer some funny and honest thoughts about rules, but the conversation leads to a deeper truth: rules ca...
Who Is God Asking You to Forgive This Lent? (A First Friday Mass)
Friday, March 6thDuring a recent retreat at the Prince of Peace Abbey, Father Martin began noticing something surprising. In the homilies, the Scripture readings, and even in the Liturgy of the Hours, the same theme kept appearing again ...
Doing What Is Right & Learning to Serve (A School Mass)
Wednesday, March 4thIn a homily at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Martin speaks to the students of St. Joseph School and shares two important lessons for the Christian life. First, he reminds them that following Jesus means doing wha...