Live recordings of Fr. Gerry's Homilies are posted here weekly! Click on the date to listen.
Read the Mass Readings of the day here — Daily Readings
July 31, 2016.mp3 Today's Gospel is one of Jesus' great teachings on wealth and personal possessions getting in the way of growing rich in the sight of God. Fr. Gerry helps us connect the Gospels from the last three weeks with this one. Listen as Fr. Gerry helps us clear the way that is contrary to the way of our world today. We gather and keep extra just in case. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar." It always requires more to try to satisfy. Do my possessions enhance the experience of my journey? Do I see them all as Gift from God to navigate my life effectively? Luke 12:13-21
July 24, 2016 Homily.mp3 Fr. Gerry addresses praying in it's best form — praying for our needs, not our wants. God wants to fulfill His hopes for us in this life. He teaches His Disciples and us how to pray in the Lord's Prayer, also called the Our Father. He teaches us how to worship, how to pray, and how to forgive in this prayer. God invites us to be like Him. His greatest gift to us, the Holy Spirit, is the key! May we receive His Spirit into our lives. Luke 11:1-13
July 17, 2016 Homily.mp3 We reflect on the story of Martha & Mary. Fr. Gerry invites us to go deeper than the surface level of this Gospel. Was Jesus chastising Martha? No, Martha's work was very important work. But, Jesus was inviting her to a deeper sense of being with Him. How much of an awareness do I have of being in the presence of the Lord? We are invited to be contemplative. We are working to answer our calling to be active in the world, while we spend time on the foundation of our very lives — spending time in personal relationship with Jesus Christ! Luke 10:38-42
July 10, 2016 Homily.mp3 We hear the well-known story of The Good Samaritan. Jesus asks us to look at the details carefully. While we know very little about the passers-by, we know what kind of persons they are. Fr. Gerry reflects on the fact that they were each self-absorbed and didn't respond to the injured man. The Samaritan responded without concern of who or what the poor man was. He simply took care of him. How do I see myself responding to my "neighbor?" Who am I in this story? Each of us was created in the image of God. How do we look now in light of judgements, prejudices & unforgiveness? Luke 10:25-37
We had a great night celebrating Father Hurley’s 50th Ordination Anniversary! Thank you Father for your “yes” 50 years ago. You are a blessing to us all! ✝️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy 50th Father!! I am a better person because of your “yes” 🙏🏼 Thank you!
And he hasn’t aged a bit! ❤️
Congratulations sweetie on your 50 year anniversary in the priesthood. You and I practically grew up together, oh! how we had such fun times at our home 🏡 on 1020 Main Street in Vicksburg. My mother absolutely thought that you were the best even when you were so young. Even though she has been gone for over 12 years, I know that she was celebrating your 50th milestone in Heaven. I am so proud to have known you for over 53 years and more importantly to call you my dear sweet friend. You have touched so many lives and so many people are better for having known you. Keep on keeping on, and may God's eternal love shine on you for many more years to come. I love you Father Hurley 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations, Father Hurley!
I’m so happy that God brought me to St. Paul Church in Flowood Mississippi! 💯 Congratulations Fr. Gerry!
Congratulations to 50 years!
Congratulations!!
Happy Happy 50 th Father Hurley🎉🎉🩷🩷🙏🙏
Thank you for all you have done and all the lives you have touched over the last 50 years. Mississippi is proud of our Father Hurley!!
Happy Anniversary, Father Hurley. You are a true gift to our diocese. Prayers for years to come.🙏
Congratulations!! Happy 50 Years
Congratulations 🎉 and thank you! ❤️
Congratulations to Father Hurley on this amazing milestone ❤️sorry we didnt make it but we are in Omaha cheering for our Rebels.met a lady last week who loves you like I do, she said you would know her by “Shug” Love you and Hotty Toddy.
Congratulations Fathers Hurley!!
Congratulations !!!! Looks like a wonderful celebration 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 What a beautiful blessing you were to Willie and Me.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations Father, A Blessing and a Gift.
Happy Anniversary Father Hurley!!!!
Congratulations Fr. Hurley🎉❤️🙏. Kenneth and Anna Lee Entremont
Blessings for Fr Gerry! I remember that young Irish priest!
Thank you Fr. Hurley, for 50 yrs of love, dedication, and service to the Lord and His people! 🙌
Congratulations Fr. Hurley!! Thanks for all you do!
Warmest congratulations Fr. Gerry ❤️ It looks like a beautiful ceremony and spread! It doesn’t feel like that long ago since we celebrated your 25th anniversary! Huge milestone and achievement, congratulations 🙌🥳🎊
Congratulations to Fr. Gerry on this amazing milestone! 🙏
Happy Anniversary!!
Congratulations on the 50th Anniversary of your Ordination. You are a special witness of Faith to us all. God Bless & Love. ❤️ ☘️
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Yes indeed. ❤️🙏🏼
So very true!
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We are still in need of several parishioners to fill spots for this weekend. Come spend an Hour with our Lord.
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I love being catholic💝🌹
YES! AMEN! ✝️🙏🏻❤️
Thank you St Paul for welcoming this convert to the faith last year. God has blessed me beyond measure.
I love this!
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Amen
Amen!
Amen ✝️
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Amen!
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Amen🙏
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Well done, Fr. Will 🙏🏼
Congratulations and blessings! 🩷
Amen! Congratulations!
Blessed to have Fr. Will as a priest! 🙏🏻congratulations to him and to his parents!
What a beautiful vocation and sacrifice..... to offer your life in service to God and His Church.
Congratulations 👏👏👏 We are praying for you!
Congratulations
Congratulations
Blessings for you🙏
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Great Mary
Greatest of Marys
Greatest of Women
Mother of Eternal Glory
Mother of the Golden Light
Honor of the Sky
Temple of the Divinity
Fountain of the Gardens
Serene as the Moon
Bright as the Sun
Garden Enclosed
Temple of the Living God
Light of Nazareth
Beauty of the World
Queen of Life
Ladder of Heaven
Mother of God
Pray for us.
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"Mary, Mother of Jesus, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so Immaculate; your Heart so full of love and humility that I may be able to receive Jesus in the Bread of Life, love Him as you loved Him, and serve Him in the distressing disguise of the poorest of the poor. Amen." ... See MoreSee Less
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Absolutely Beautiful.
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Amen