Cuando enfrentamos daño, dolor, desprecio o desánimo, ¿cómo respondemos como creyentes? En esta homilía, el P. Martín reflexiona sobre el profeta Habacuc y nos muestra tres pasos esenciales de fe: clamar a Dios con sinceridad, esperar con paciencia y esperanza, y recibir la respuesta de Dios, incluso cuando no llega como esperamos.

A través de una experiencia personal de su infancia, el P. Martín comparte cómo Dios transforma incluso nuestras caídas en caminos de crecimiento y vocación. Un mensaje lleno de consuelo, esperanza y fe para quienes atraviesan tiempos difíciles.

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How do believers respond when life brings hardship, hurt, harm, and heartache? In this homily, Fr. Martin Vu draws from the Prophet Habakkuk to reveal three powerful steps of faith: cry out to God, wait patiently and expectantly, and receive God’s response. Through Scripture and a personal story from his own youth, Fr. Martin shows how God transforms our struggles—not always by removing them, but by shaping us through them. Discover how trusting in God’s timing and plan can lead to unexpected healing, growth, and grace.

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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 09/28/25 – Priesthood Sunday

On this Priesthood Sunday, Fr. Martin explores the three kinds of priesthood in the Church—Christ’s High Priesthood, the Ministerial Priesthood, and the Royal Priesthood of all the baptized—and the central theme they share: sacrifice.

He reflects on the barriers that hold us back from a life of sacrificial love, including laziness, comfort, wealth, and indifference, and encourages listeners to embrace a life devoted to righteousness, faith, love, and service. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and reflection, this homily challenges us to live fully for God and for one another.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – September 14, 2025

In this episode, Father Martin explores the prefigurement of the Holy Cross in the Old Testament, from the bronze serpent lifted by Moses to the ultimate healing offered through Jesus on the cross. Discover how looking to Christ with faith brings forgiveness, restoration, and eternal life—and how “believing” means surrendering your life to Him daily.

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Hello everyone, and welcome to Sunday Homilies with Father Martin.

I’m Father Martin, and I want to share a little about why this podcast is back. In March 2020, when COVID shut down our churches, I started my first homily podcast—Weekly Homilies with Father Martin—to stay connected with parishioners and continue sharing God’s Word.

When in-person Mass resumed and parish life became busier, I had to pause the podcast. But in recent months, a number of you have asked me to bring it back, and I felt the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to do so.

So here we are. Almost every week, you’ll hear my Sunday homilies—reflections on God’s Word for our lives today. My prayer is that these words will bless you and that the Lord will use them to speak to your heart.

Welcome back—and enjoy!