The Homilies of Father Merkley

- What does it really mean in the book of Genesis that the man and woman are 'partners'? What else does Genesis tell us about men and women?

- What else are we reminded of by today's readings about Holy Matrimony?

- What does Jesus say when He is asked about divorce?

- What does the Church teach today about divorce, and what is a "declaration of nullity" or an "annulment"? Why might one be granted?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on October 3rd, 2021, 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (B1).

- Have you ever found yourself touched when reading Sacred Scripture?

- What is God's motivation in all He says and does?

- Do you read the Sacred Scriptures every day, and let them nourish you?

- Do you let Sacred Scripture transform you into a laborer in God's vineyard like St. Jerome so completely did?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 30th, 2021, memorial of St. Jerome.

- What is perhaps Satan's greatest deception?

- Who are the (arch)angels in general?

- What are the particular missions of these three Archangels?

- Do you invoke Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael regularly?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 29th, 2021, Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels.

- Are you sure deep down that God is with you, and looking after you?

- Did the apostles have it all figured out? Did that change God being with them?

- Will God helps us, even though we don't have it all figured out yet?

- How can this reality comfort us in our day-to-day life?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 28th, 2021, Tuesday in the 26th Week in Ordinary Time (B1).

- Why does it hurt so much for us to be excluded?

- What is the "principle of charitable interpretation"?

- What does it mean to have an authentic 'Christian inclusivity'?

- What do this Sunday's readings have to say about all this?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 26th, 2021, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B1).

- Why might you not believe God delights in you?

- What does God do for those He loves?

- Who was St. Padre Pio, and how did he follow the Lord?

- Are you willing to unite your crosses to Christ to please God even more?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 23rd, Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (St. Padre Pio).

- How does the Israelite's exile connect with your life?

- What does Jesus mean when he talks about his 'Exodus' at the Transfiguration?

- What dangers do you need to watch out for while journeying in this 'our exile'?

- Where is your true home?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 23rd, Wednesday of the 25th Week of Ordinary Time (B1).

- What does "I desire mercy, not sacrifice" mean?

- What happened at the call of St. Matthew?

- How much does Jesus want to heal and forgive us?

- What is the greatest sacrifice God asks of us?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 21st, 2021, Feast of St. Matthew.

- What does the Church teach about the judgment?

- How should we react to this?

- Why is a state of grace so important?

- Are you called to be a light?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 20th, 2021, Monday of the Week Sunday of Ordinary Time (B1).

- What major lesson does Jesus teach His disciples in this Sunday's readings?

- What does it mean to serve?

- Why should we live out a call to service?

- How can we live out our call to service?

This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on September 19th, 2021, 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time (B).