Fr. Greg Heille, OP

Gregory Heille, OP, is an Emeritus Professor of Preaching and Evangelization at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. He has a particular interest in racial equity education. He is the author of Preaching Racial Justice, A Year of Vincentian Preaching by Daniel Harris, CM, and The Preaching of Pope Francis

Videos

7 Nov • Proclaiming the Gospel: What are YOUR Gifts?

Reflect on St. Paul's call to proclaim the Gospel to those who haven't heard and Jesus's parable of the dishonest steward.

6 Nov • The Lost Sheep: Discipleship is Seeking the Lost

reflecting on the powerful parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke 15, this reflection explores how we can take God's vision to heart by seeking out the lost, the poor, and the hopeless in our own lives.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Humility and Dependence on God

Focusing on Ecclesiasticus, 2 Timothy, and the Gospel of Luke's parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, Fr. Greg emphasizes themes of humility, solidarity with the poor, dependence on God, and preparing for the end of the liturgical year.

14 Oct • Jesus’ Call to Authenticity

explores Jesus’ call for genuine hearts, humility, and living the Gospel authentically. Reflects on Luke 11, Hebrews, and Romans — how our hearts can soften and become signs of hope in the world.

13 Oct • Soften Your Heart

reflecting on Luke 11 and Romans — the sign of Jonah, repentance, and how softened hearts become signs of hope.

2 Sept • Building Each Other Up: Biblical Community and Mutual Encouragement

Father Greg Heille from Aquinas Institute of Theology continues his reflection on 1 Thessalonians, moving from chapter 4's message of resurrection hope to chapter 5's teaching about being "children of light." He explores how Christians, while acknowledging that life can change instantly like "a thief in the night," are called to live differently because of their faith in God's goodness and transformative power. Drawing from Psalm 27, Father Heille emphasizes the importance of Christian community in supporting one another through life's struggles, encouraging believers to lift each other up and live virtuous lives together as they glimpse God's light "in the land of the living."