The Homilies of Father Merkley

The Homilies of Father Merkley

By Rev. Fr. Gregory Merkley

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.com

The 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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Who do You Say that Jesus is? Fr. Greg's Conversion (24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

The Homilies of Father MerkleySep 16, 2024
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Dec 26, 202412:49
O Antiphons and Longing for God (4th Sunday of Advent, 2024)

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Rejoicing - Jubilee Year of Hope (3rd Sunday of Advent, Year C, 2025)

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Can We All Be Saints? (All Saint's Day, 2024)

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Halloween, Humility, and Hearing your Vocation (29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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The Church’s Teachings on Divorce, Remarriage, and Annulments (27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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God's Radical Inclusion - Why isn't Everyone Saved? (26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

God's Radical Inclusion - Why isn't Everyone Saved? (26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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Am I Patient - Do I Humbly Serve? (25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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Running through the Communion Rite (21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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The Eucharist - Food for the Soul (19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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What is Happening at the Mass during the Liturgy of the Word? (18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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What is Happening at the Mass during the Liturgy of the Word? (18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

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Thinking of Boredom at Mass, the Bread of Life Discourse, and Sharing your Gifts (17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

Thinking of Boredom at Mass, the Bread of Life Discourse, and Sharing your Gifts (17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

Jul 28, 202413:50
3 Lessons from St. James of the Sons of Thunder (Father Greg's Baptism Anniversary)

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Jul 25, 202407:30
St. Mary Magdalene and the Thirst for God (2024)

St. Mary Magdalene and the Thirst for God (2024)

St. Mary Magdalene and the Thirst for God (2024)

Jul 23, 202407:14
The Good Shepherd Loves You - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)

The Good Shepherd Loves You - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)

The Good Shepherd Loves You - 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B)

Jul 22, 202413:20
The Principle of Charitable Interpretation, and Why God Allows Us to Suffer (12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

The Principle of Charitable Interpretation, and Why God Allows Us to Suffer (12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

The Principle of Charitable Interpretation, and Why God Allows Us to Suffer (12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

Jun 23, 202414:36
Standing Before the Judgement Seat of Christ - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

Standing Before the Judgement Seat of Christ - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)

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Mary has You in Her Immaculate Heart (Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Solemnity, 2024)

Mary has You in Her Immaculate Heart (Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Solemnity, 2024)

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Corpus Christi 2024 - Jesus is in the Eucharist

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Corpus Christi 2024 - Jesus is in the Eucharist

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Called to Level Up our Love our Mothers and Others (Ascension 2024)

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Called to Level Up our Love our Mothers and Others (Ascension 2024)

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Best Friends with Christ and Others (6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

Best Friends with Christ and Others (6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

Best Friends with Christ and Others (6th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B)

May 05, 202411:14
How to Bear Much Fruit (5th Sunday of Easter, Year B)

How to Bear Much Fruit (5th Sunday of Easter, Year B)

How to Bear Much Fruit (5th Sunday of Easter, Year B)

Apr 28, 202410:06
Being a Good Shepherd - Good Shepherd Sunday (4th Sunday of Easter, Year B)

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Being a Good Shepherd - Good Shepherd Sunday (4th Sunday of Easter, Year B)

Apr 21, 202411:44
Your Friend Jesus wants to Drive (3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B)

Your Friend Jesus wants to Drive (3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B)

Your Friend Jesus wants to Drive (3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B)

Apr 14, 202408:03
What is Divine Mercy Sunday? (2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B)

What is Divine Mercy Sunday? (2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B)

What is Divine Mercy Sunday? (2nd Sunday of Easter, Year B)

Apr 07, 202412:39
What is the Meaning of Easter? (Easter Sunday, Year B)

What is the Meaning of Easter? (Easter Sunday, Year B)

What is the Meaning of Easter? (Easter Sunday, Year B)

Mar 31, 202410:46
The Sacrament of Reconciliation - Fr. Gary Schlack (Lenten Mission Homily 3 - Solemnity of St. Joseph)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation - Fr. Gary Schlack (Lenten Mission Homily 3 - Solemnity of St. Joseph)

The Sacrament of Reconciliation - Fr. Gary Schlack (Lenten Mission Homily 3 - Solemnity of St. Joseph)

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The Eucharist and the Holy Mass - Fr. Gary Schlack (Lenten Mission Homily 2 - Monday in the 5th Week of Lent)

The Eucharist and the Holy Mass - Fr. Gary Schlack (Lenten Mission Homily 2 - Monday in the 5th Week of Lent)

The Eucharist and the Holy Mass - Fr. Gary Schlack (Lenten Mission Homily 2 - Monday in the 5th Week of Lent)

Mar 18, 202457:57