Sunday Homilies with Father Martin

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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.

  1. FEB 16

    ¿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 Conferencia SEEK. También escuchamos cómo el PSA apoya a sacerdotes jubilados, diáconos, seminaristas, Escuelas Católicas y Caridades Católicas. Además, nos preparamos para el Miércoles de Ceniza y el inicio de la Cuaresma, una oportunidad para invitar a otros a regresar a la iglesia. En la homilía “Quemados por Fuego, Sanados por Agua,” reflexionamos sobre nuestra libertad para elegir entre el bien y el mal, y cómo el enojo, la lujuria y la mentira pueden quemarnos, mientras que el perdón, la pureza y la verdad nos conducen a las aguas sanadoras de la gracia de Dios.

    21 min

  2. FEB 16

    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 to Ash Wednesday as Lent begins. In his homily, “Burned by Fire, Healed by Water,” inspired by Sirach 15:16–17, he reflects on how our choices shape us—especially in the areas of anger, lust, and lies. Jesus calls us to move from resentment to forgiveness, from impurity to purity, and from dishonesty to integrity, so that we may experience the healing waters of God’s grace.

    15 min

  3. FEB 9

    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 couples, inviting spouses to renew their commitment and love for one another. We also warmly welcome Matt Bonfadini, a new seminarian sent by the Diocese to live in residence at St. Joseph Parish through May, where he will experience parish life, mentorship, and community. Fr. Martin then offers a short and memorable homily titled “Are You Salt or Are You Salty?” Drawing from Jesus’ call to be the salt of the earth, he explores the difference between bringing life, healing, and preservation to others versus becoming grumpy, irritable, or spiritually “over-seasoned.” With humor, relatable examples, and a gentle challenge, this reflection invites us to examine our attitudes at home, at work, and in our faith—and to choose once again to be life-giving disciples.

    10 min

  4. FEB 2

    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 of the PSA, and presents this year’s vision: improving our campus and investing in the next generation through Vacation Bible School, the Steubenville Conference for teens, and the SEEK Conference for young adults. A prayerful invitation to generosity and to building the Church of today and tomorrow.

    18 min

  5. FEB 2

    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 vistos, conocidos y amados, y comparte la visión de este año: mejorar nuestro campus e invertir en la próxima generación a través de la Escuela Bíblica de Verano, la Conferencia Steubenville y la Conferencia SEEK. Un llamado a la oración, la generosidad y a construir juntos la Iglesia de hoy y del mañana.

    25 min

  6. JAN 26

    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 practical and accessible recommendations for engaging the Bible in three ways: reading, listening, and watching. From choosing a Catholic Bible, to discovering The Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz, to encountering the Gospel through The Chosen, this homily invites everyone—wherever they are on their faith journey—to dive more deeply into the living Word of God. 📖🎧🎬

    13 min

  7. JAN 19

    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 ser luz en lo cotidiano, a vivir como pueblo santo apartado para los planes de Dios y a fijar nuestra mirada en Jesús, el Cordero de Dios. Al contemplarlo, somos transformados: nos hacemos luz y nos hacemos santos. Todo esto culmina en la Eucaristía, donde Cristo nos ilumina y nos envía a reflejar su amor en nuestra vida diaria.

    21 min

  8. JAN 18

    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 in everyday ways—at home, at work, and even on the road. Drawing from Isaiah, St. Paul, and the Gospel of John, the homily explores what it means to be light to the world, to be holy and set apart for God’s purposes, and to fix our gaze on Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. The reflection concludes by connecting these themes to Holy Communion, where encountering Christ transforms us to live as light and holiness in the world.

    17 min
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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.

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