Father Dave Preaches

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A frequent question on the Busted Halo Show (SiriusXM 129) is: how do I pray correctly? Father Dave says that even though there is not necessarily one correct way to pray, we should always be humble in our prayer life and ask what we can do for God. Preached at St. Joseph's Church in Cockeysville, MD on 10-23-16.

Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Like Luke and Paul, we are called to be evangelists who spread the Catholic faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-18-16.

Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. In today's readings, Jesus tells us that prayer isn't the only thing we should rely on. While we should always practice prayer, we must also put in our own work if we hope to achieve a desired outcome. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-17-16.

Thursday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever hesitated to pray about something in fear of it seeming unimportant? Jesus tells us that God never thinks any of our prayers are insignificant, and we should never be afraid to ask for help. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-06-16.

Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever had one of those days where nothing in your life seems to be going right? Job experienced the same feeling thousands of years ago, and wondered why God was messing with him. Father Dave explores the question - does God actually "mess" with us? Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 09-26-16.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we were as committed to our faith and getting the most out of it -- like we do with other things in our lives -- we would have a much deeper faith than we could ever imagine. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 09-18-16.

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Jesus asks us to take up his cross and be filled with humility when we are going through both good times and bad times. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 09-15-16.

Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Jesus may have visited his people on earth for only a short amount of time, but he is spiritually with us forever. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 09-13-16.

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. On a recent mission trip to Colorado, Father Dave calls us to find the lost people of faith in our lives and bring them back, just like the shepherd did when he went looking for the lost sheep in the desert. Preached at a Backyard Mass in Niwot, Colorado on 09-11-16.

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God found value in the city of Bethlehem and the Blessed Virgin Mary -- both seemed very insignificant at the time because they were small, weak, and young. It is important for us to remember that God never finds us to be insignificant. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 09-08-16.

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Have you seen the new Boar's Head ad with the slogan "Compromise Elsewhere?" Father Dave considers the striking similarity to Jesus' message to His disciples. Preached at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e Martiri, Rome on 09-04-16.

Twenty-first Monday in Ordinary Time. In the first reading, Paul praises the faith of the Thessalonians. Consider how we might be like the Thessalonians... will others praise us for the commitment we have to our faith? Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 08-22-16.

Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The Prophet Micah gives us a good mantra to live by. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 07-18-16.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We all seek balance in our lives. In this homily, a reflection on finding harmony in our personal and spiritual lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 07-17-16.

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. Saints Peter and Paul helped create a strong foundation for our Church. We, too, are a part of this foundation and must continue to build off of what Peter and Paul started. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-29-16.

Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. God reminds us that while we are created in His image and likeness, this does not mean we are exactly like Him. We are susceptible to sin while God is filled with unconditional love and mercy. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-27-16.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If you've ever been in the trailing car on a road trip, you know it can be difficult to follow closely on the journey. A reflection on Jesus as the "lead car" in our lives, and the importance of staying the course, even when there are bumps in the road. Preached at St. Mary's on the Lake, at Lake George, New York on 06-26-16.