Sunday Homilies with Father Martin

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 on July 26. The homily then turns to a simple but challenging question: "Are you generous or greedy? Do you give or do you grab?" Fr. Martin refl...

En este Día del Padre, damos gracias a Dios por todos los papás y figuras paternas de nuestra comunidad: los nuevos padres, los padres solteros, los abuelos, los padres espirituales, quienes atraviesan dificultades, quienes desean ser padres y aquellos que ya han partido a la Casa del Padre.  Pedimos al Espíritu Santo que los bendiga y fortalezca para que sean signos vivos del amor paternal de Dio...

On Father's Day, we give thanks to God for all fathers and father figures in our parish community: new fathers, single fathers, grandfathers, spiritual fathers, those facing challenges, those longing to be fathers, and those who have gone before us in faith.  We ask the Holy Spirit to bless and strengthen them so that they may reflect God's paternal love in their families and in the worl...

¿Eres santo o eres pecador? En esta homilía, el Padre Martín reflexiona sobre una poderosa enseñanza del Venerable Fulton J. Sheen: todo santo tiene un pasado y todo pecador tiene un futuro. A través del ejemplo de los Doce Apóstoles, las palabras del Papa Francisco y la carta de San Pablo a los Romanos, este mensaje nos recuerda que Dios no nos define por nuestros fracasos. Al contrario, nos mira...

Are you a saint or a sinner? In this homily, Fr. Martin reflects on a powerful insight from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen: every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Drawing from the examples of the Twelve Apostles, the words of Pope Francis, and St. Paul's Letter to the Romans, this message reminds us that God does not define us by our failures. Instead, He looks upon us with mercy,...

On this Corpus Christi Sunday, Fr. Martin reflects on one of the central teachings of the Catholic faith: Is the Eucharist truly the Body and Blood of Christ, or merely a symbol? Drawing from John 6 and the Church’s teaching on transubstantiation, he explores Jesus’ words about the Bread of Life, the connection between the Eucharist and the Jewish sacrificial system, and why the Church continues t...

En esta Solemnidad de Corpus Christi, el Padre Martín reflexiona sobre una de las enseñanzas centrales de la fe católica: ¿es la Eucaristía verdaderamente el Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo, o es solamente un símbolo? A partir del capítulo 6 del Evangelio de San Juan y de la enseñanza de la Iglesia sobre la transubstanciación, explora las palabras de Jesús sobre el Pan de Vida, la conexión entre la E...

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 Trinity's defining characteristic. Every act of love we give or receive — like a father waking at 4am to provide for his family — reflects the inner life of the Tri...

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 los demás, y uniéndonos como un solo Cuerpo de Cristo en un mundo dividido. Inspirado en 1 Corintios 12, este mensaje nos invita a abrir nuevamente nuestro...

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 Body of Christ in a divided world. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, this message invites us to open our hearts anew to the Holy Spirit so that we may become peop...

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, madres de crianza, madres que sufren la pérdida de un hijo, madres espirituales y madres que ya han partido de este mundo — invita a la comunidad a vivir un...

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 mothers, spiritual mothers, and mothers who have passed away — he invites the congregation into gratitude and prayer. The homily centers on three qualities of a...

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 día muchas piedras angulares son simbólicas, en la antigüedad eran esenciales. Una buena base permite construir algo hermoso, como la impresionante Sagrada Familia en Ba...

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. While modern cornerstones are often symbolic, in ancient construction they were essential: everything depended on them. Using this image, the homily contrast...

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 que necesitamos conversión; y recibir la fuerza de Jesús, la fuente de toda bondad. A través de la Palabra de Dios y ejemplos concretos, este mensaje ofrece...

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 for repentance; and receiving strength from Jesus, the source of perfect goodness. Through Scripture and real-life examples, this message offers both chall...

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 immediately, gradually through others, or ultimately in eternal life. We are invited to come to Jesus with faith and trust in His will. Part 2 – Fr. Ben (English): Fr. Ben speaks abo...

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 prayer, relationships, Mass, hospitality, and parish ministries. The invitation is simple but bold: recognize and share how Christ is at work in your life right now—even if th...

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 once again. Today, we proclaim the greatest news ever told: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. He is alive. And for all who believe and place their trust in Him, He offe...

¡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 Jesús nos ofrece: paz, presencia, plan y propósito para nuestras vidas. En medio del ruido, las preocupaciones y los desafíos de la vida diaria—en nuestras familias, en nues...

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 español. In this reflection, we enter into three key mysteries of Holy Thursday: The Blood on the Doors & the Blood of Baptism From the Book of Exodus, we recal...

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 solemne proclamación de la Pasión, no solo recordamos la historia: la vivimos. En esta homilía, reflexionamos sobre el contraste impactante en el corazón del Evan...

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 immersed in a story that is not just remembered, but experienced. In this homily, we reflect on the striking contrast at the heart of the Gospel: the same...