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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 expre... more
FAQs about The Homilies of Father Merkley:How many episodes does The Homilies of Father Merkley have?The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.
January 16, 2022What's Love (and Marriage) Got to Do With It? - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C- Who would you say is the most perfect married couple you've ever seen? Why?- Why does the Church give us 'ordinary time' in the Church's liturgical year?- Does God wants to be closer to you than even the closest spouses?- How can my relationship with God get better?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on January 16th, 2022, the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C....more9minPlay
November 22, 2021St. Cecilia and the Beauty of Virginity- What is often considered the most venerable and traditional of the Eucharistic prayers?- What did St. Cecilia do that made her special?- Why does the Church praise virginity so much?- Where is God calling you to live your vocation more generously?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 22nd, Memorial of St. Cecilia....more5minPlay
November 21, 2021Does Jesus Christ the King Have Your Car Keys? - Last Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe)- What did you become at your baptism?- What is the solemnity of Christ the King really about?- When did you give Jesus your car keys? Does He still have them?- Where is God calling you to live as more surrendered to Him?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 21st, Solemnity of Christ the King (Year B)...more10minPlay
November 18, 2021Standing Up Against Evil and Remaining Faithful- What is the context for the recent liturgical cycle of 1st readings?- How do certain Jews respond heroically to being persecuted for their faith?- How do you respond when your faith is under attack?- How can you be more like Sts. Peter and Paul?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 18th, Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles....more7minPlay
November 17, 2021The Radical Christianity to Which You Are Called- What does a 'radical Christian' look like?- What did St. Elizabeth of Hungary do that was great and radical?- How are you called to be radical in following Jesus?- Do you always let Jesus 'reign over you' as today's parable shows He wants to?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 17th, 2021, Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary....more7minPlay
November 16, 2021The Examples of Eleazar and Zacchaeus- What do you call a group of people gathered in prayer like Zacchaeus?- What do Eleazar and Zacchaeus teach us today?- How are you called to please God more in your life?- How is God inviting you to imitate Eleazar or Zacchaeus?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 16th, Tuesday in the 33rd Week of Ordinary Time (B1)...more5minPlay
November 14, 2021Living in the Present Moment - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B- What do the readings invite us to ponder today?- How does God want us to use our time?- Do others know you as a person whose time is generously available for others?- What is the Holy Spirit inviting you to see about how you use the time you have?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 14th, 2021, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B....more9minPlay
November 12, 2021St. Josephat, True Ecumenism- St. Josephat came into union with the Catholic Church as an adult. Do you know anyone else who has done that?- What is 'ecumenism' aimed at? (Hint: John 17:21)- How should our relations be with other types of Christians?- How does this teaching help us 'be ready' for Christ's return?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 12th, 2021, Friday in the 32nd Week of Ordinary Time (Year B1)You may read more information on this topic here:Vatican II: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19641121_unitatis-redintegratio_en.htmlDirectory for Applying Ecumenism: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/directory-on-ecumenism-2345...more6minPlay
November 11, 2021St. Martin of Tours and Remembrance Day- What resource did Father Merkley recommend to use for listening each day?- Who is St. Martin of Tours?- How does his story connect with what we remember today?- What is the true war that alone can end all other wars?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 11th, 2021, the memorial of St. Martin of Tours and Remembrance Day...more6minPlay
November 09, 2021The Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran- What is today's feast all about?- Who gave the land for this beautiful basilica?- What does Jesus call us to be in today's Gospel?- Who is the most perfect example of what the Church is called to be, both individually and corporately?This is a recorded homily from Fr. Gregory Merkley, delivered on November 9th, 2021, the feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran....more5minPlay
FAQs about The Homilies of Father Merkley:How many episodes does The Homilies of Father Merkley have?The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.