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
57 episodes
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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¿Te Estás Quemando con Fuego?
En este episodio, compartimos la visión para el PSA 2026, con tres metas claras: nuevas puertas y chapas para el campus, e inversión en la próxima generación a través de la Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones, la Conferencia Steubenville y la Confere...
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Are You Being Burned by Fire?
In this episode, Fr. Martin shares the vision for the 2026 PSA Campaign, inviting parishioners to invest in campus improvements and in the next generation through youth and young adult formation. He also encourages everyone to invite loved ones...
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Are You Salt or Are You Salty?
On Super Bowl Sunday, Fr. Martin begins with a lighthearted nod to the big game before turning to two meaningful moments in parish life. We celebrate World Marriage Sunday with a beautiful and prayerful blessing for married couple...
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Building the Church of Today and Tomorrow (PSA 2026)
On the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Martin launches the 2026 Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA) during Known by Name Weekend. He reflects on our call to be a parish where everyone is seen, known, and loved, shares the impact ...
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Construyendo la Iglesia de Hoy y de Mañana (PSA 2026)
En este Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario, el P. Martin presenta la Campaña de Servicios Pastorales 2026 (PSA) durante el Fin de Semana Conocidos por Nombre. Reflexiona sobre el llamado a ser una parroquia donde todos sean vis...
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Sunday of the Word of God: Read, Listen, Watch
On this Sunday of the Word of God—instituted by Pope Francis to renew our love for Sacred Scripture—Fr. Martin reflects on how God’s Word guides, forms, and gives us hope. Responding to a real question from those exploring the faith, he offers ...
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Caminar en la Luz, Vivir en Santidad y Contemplar a Dios
Con el inicio del Tiempo Ordinario, reflexionamos sobre el llamado central de la vida cristiana: Caminar en la Luz, Vivir en Santidad y Contemplar a Dios. A la luz de las Escrituras, esta homilía invita a reconocer que estamos llamados a...
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Be Light, Be Holy, Behold the Lamb of God
As the Church enters Ordinary Time, this homily reflects on the life and ministry of Jesus and our call as disciples. Centered on the theme “Be Light, Be Holy, Behold the Lamb of God,” the message invites believers to live their faith ...
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Deja que Jesús Sea tu Luz
En este episodio celebramos el Domingo de Nombres, una invitación mensual a reconocernos por nombre y a orar unos por otros. Escuchamos un testimonio sobre Alpha, una experiencia de 11 semanas para explorar la fe cristiana en ...
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Let Jesus Be Your Guiding Light
On this Feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate Known by Name Weekend, a reminder that faith begins with relationship—learning one another’s names and praying for one another. We also hear a powerful Alpha testimony and extend a final invi...
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Three Simple Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year
On New Year’s Day, we celebrate three profound realities: the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God; the Octave Day of Christmas; and the beginning of a New Year. Fr. Martin reflects on how these three celebrations invite us into three simple bu...
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What Are Your Dreams for Your Family?
On the Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on the three dreams of Saint Joseph and how his attentiveness to God protected and guided his family. Because of Joseph’s dreams, Jesus was able to grow in wisdom, age, and grace, and fulfill God’s pl...
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