The Fr. Justin Waltz HolyFire- Sunday Homilies

Watching and Waiting: The Many Comings of Christ

As Advent begins, this episode reflects on the different 'comings' of Jesus — the Incarnation, his veiled presence in the Eucharist, and the future return in glory — and considers a possible new era of grace before the final judgment.
Fr. Waltz urges listeners to stay watchful and prepared through Mass, Confession, Prayer, and Adoration, offering simple Advent practices to grow closer to Christ.

To be a Practicing Catholic is the Fullness of Salvation

On All Souls Day falling on a Sunday, the homily reflects on funeral readings that offer a confident hope in salvation: "the souls of the just are in the hand of God." It explains that justification comes through Christ's blood—beginning in baptism and fulfilled in the Eucharist—uniting believers to Christ and promising resurrection on the last day. The message emphasizes that by seeing, believing, and receiving the body and blood of Christ at Mass, the faithful share in the life of the Trinity and can rejoice in the assurance of salvation.

Confession vs. Pride: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

This episode reflects on the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, showing how religion can be twisted into self-glorification and judgment instead of communion with God and love of others.
Fr. Waltz contrasts pride and the 'good person' mindset with the humility of repentance, urging frequent confession and an honest recognition of our continual need for God's mercy.

The Son of Man will Return to Earth

In this episode Fr. Waltz reflects on the Gospel question, "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?" He ties the parable to persistent prayer, the signs of the second coming, and the modern decline of belief, noting statistics about belief in the real presence of the Eucharist and a widespread falling away from the faith.
He calls listeners to vigilance: to remain faithful through prayer, regular confession, and the sacraments, and to examine whether Christ would find faith in their hearts if he returned today.

When Wealth Keeps You From Heaven: The Rich Man and Lazarus

In this episode Fr. Justin Waltz reflects on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, showing how wealth can isolate us from God and from compassionate action toward others.
He frames the story with global and American income comparisons, warns against the little lies we tell ourselves about possessions, and urges honest soul-searching about sacrificial love.
The episode closes with remembering that our possessions and lives are given with only temporary custody from God.

The Wake-Up Call: America’s Spiritual Slumber

This episode is a spiritual wake-up call using the parable of the dishonest steward to warn against complacency and call listeners to urgent conversion. It contrasts earthly security with eternal consequences, urging zeal, endurance, and practical mercy toward those who suffer.
The host shares personal stories, statistics, and historical examples to illustrate how God’s mercy can reach anyone and emphasizes the need for collective spiritual renewal and action.

The Cross: From Torture to Triumph- Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, this episode reflects on how God transformed the cross—an instrument of torture—into the gateway to salvation, hope, and glory.
It explains Christ’s self-emptying humility and obedience even to death, showing how God heals sin and addiction when we allow Him to work in us.
The message closes with a call to forgive rather than seek revenge, to recognize our true enemy, and to trust in God’s saving mission as a source of hope in a divided world.

What Love Really Costs-The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

This episode explores Jesus' challenging call to discipleship, explaining that following him means placing relationship with Christ above family, comfort, and self-interest. Through storytelling and personal reflection, the speaker reframes Jesus' demands as an invitation to deeper love and true happiness.
Listeners are encouraged to let the gospel trouble their hearts, to embrace self-discipline, and to recognize that Jesus has already given everything he asks of us.

Majority or Minority? 2,000 Years of Asking Who Will Be Saved

In this episode we trace two millennia of Christian reflection on a single question: how many will be saved? Walking through Scripture, the early Church, medieval theologians, modern shifts, and private revelations, the talk surveys hopeful and cautionary answers from Augustine to John Paul II and saints like Saint Faustina of the Divine Mercy.
The conclusion points to Jesus and the sacraments as the narrow gate to salvation: hope for the salvation of all, but live faithfully and practice the sacraments to receive the assurance of a holy death.

When Faith Sparks Fire: Choosing Christ and Tough Love

A reflection on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time exploring Jeremiah, St. Paul, and Jesus' startling words that bring division rather than easy peace, calling believers to a zealous, courageous love that often requires hard choices.
The episode urges both laity and clergy to overcome fear, speak truth with prudence and compassion, and center their lives on Christ so they may "set the world on fire."