Rev. Fr. Gregory Merkley

The Homilies of Father Merkley

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These are the homilies posted online by Fr. Gregory Merkley, priest of the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. You can learn more about Father Gregory Merkley at: www.frmerkley.comThe views expressed on this podcast are those of Father Gregory Merkley, and are not necessarily those of the Diocese of Hamilton.

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Rev. Fr. Gregory Merkley

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Are you Awake and Ready for the Lord's Coming? 26.08.2021 5:42

This is a recording of a homily preached by Fr. Gregory Merkley on August 26th, 2021 (Friday in 21st Week of Ordinary Time, Year I).

God knows us and loves us unconditionally. How are we loving Him back? 25.08.2021 5:12

God loves and knows us unconditionally. How are we loving Him back? Why did Jesus accuse the Pharisees of being like 'white-washed tombs'? This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, preached on August 25th, 2021 (Thursday in 22nd Week of OT)

Does Jesus Want to Give Some People "Tough Love"? 23.08.2021 6:26

- Why does Jesus sometimes challenge some people in the Gospel more strongly than others? - Why do we need to use the penitential rite to soften our hearts? This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on August 23rd, 2021, Monday in the 21st Week of Ordinary Time (B1).

Trusting in the Lord When I Don't Understand) - 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B 22.08.2021 12:09

- Are the Scriptures sometimes hard to understand? - How do we understand some hard passages in the Bible? - What does it mean that wives are 'submissive to their husbands' as the second reading from St. Paul says? - Why should I trust in the Lord and follow Him? This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on August 22nd, 2021, the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (B).

How to Really, Really Give God our Best 19.08.2021 8:01

- What does God really, really want from us? - What does the 'wedding banquet' mean in the parable for today's reading? - How can we find true, lasting happiness and satisfaction in life? - How can we avoid coasting? This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on August 19th, 2021, Thursday in the 20th Week of Ordinary Time (B1).

What Can We "Assume" About Mary and Her "Assumption"? - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B 15.08.2021 15:37

- What is the Assumption of Mary? - Why is Mary important? - Where do we know about Mary from the Bible? - How can we get closer to our sweet Blessed Mother, Mary? This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on August 15th, the 20th Sunday B.