Father Dave Preaches

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave shares a story about St. Teresa of Calcutta encountering a poor man. The poor man offered her 15 rupees. The offer meant that he would not be able to eat that night, but he was so joyful at being able to offer it to Mother Teresa. Father Dave points out that God looks not at the greatness of our work, but at the love with which it is performed. Pr...

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's gospel in which the rich young man went away sad because he was too attached to his wealth. Father Dave points out that while we're not all rich, we all have attachments that keep us from the Kingdom of God. He encourages us to give everything over to God and put him first. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City...

Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest. Father Dave discusses today's reading from the prophet Haggai in which God asks the people to slow down. He points out that the people in this reading were so busy that they were missing out on doing God's work. Father Dave encourages us to slow down and spend time with God in prayer in order to fulfill his plans for our lives. Preached at Saint Paul...

Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time . Father Dave discusses today's first reading in which Moses has an encounter with God while praying in his tent. Father Dave relates this to our experience in the Eucharist and encourages us to meet God face-to-face when we receive communion. P reached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church on 7-27-21

Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene . Father Dave discusses the important role of women in our Church and how we can look to female saints throughout history to see the influence and impact of women in Catholicism. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 7-22-21

Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time . Father Dave discusses the story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. He points out that during the famine, Joseph encouraged the people to share their resources with those in need. Father Dave relates this to the pandemic and reflects on our duty to share hope with our neighbor. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 07-07-21

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time . Father Dave discusses today's Gospel in which Jesus is asleep on the boat during the storm. The apostles were worried and wanted Jesus to wake up and help them. Father Dave relates this to the storms in our own lives and encourages us to trust that God is always with us, and will be in the boat with us. Preached at Saint Mary's on the Lake, Lake George, NY on 6...

Feast of Corpus Christi. In a special homily, Father Dave reflects on the reading from the feast of Corpus Christ i in which Moses reads the law to the Israelites. Father Dave points out that the people enthusiastically agreed to follow the law that the Lord gave to Moses by saying yes in their hearts.

Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time . Father Dave points out that in the book of Genesis everything God created was good, and God recognized this. He points out that even though we have our weaknesses and failures, we are still good and made in the image and likeness of God. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-08-21

Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr. Fr. Dave discusses today's reading in which Samuel responds to the Lord's call. He points out that just as systems that require us to change our passwords frequently, we should renew our commitment to God often. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 1-21-21

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time . Father Dave preaches on today's reading from the book of Job in which he suffers immensely. He points out that many of us can relate to this reading due to the difficult year we have faced, and encourages us to keep the faith just as Job did in such difficult times. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-07-21