Father Dave Preaches

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus says that before we can cast judgement on another person and attempt to take the splinter out of their eye, we must first pull the plank out of our own. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-20-16.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.  God calls everyone to love and invites us all to experience His kingdom. His love knows no borders and accepts all people regardless of race, gender, or sexuality. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-19-16.

Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. We're called to live our lives to the highest degree; so much so that the generations after us should want to emulate our very actions. Father Dave shares a reflection inspired by the prophets Elijah and Elisha, where Elisha asks Elijah for a double portion of his spirit. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-16-16.

Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. It can be easy to settle for the bare minimum in our lives; whether that's at work, school or in our relationships with God. But, Jesus calls us each and everyday to go beyond what's necessary and do more. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-09-16.

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. How we treat the least among us shows how we live according to our faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-05-16 .

Thursday in the Ninth Week of Ordinary Time. Sometimes we get bogged down so much in the details that we lose focus on what we originally set out to do. It is important to take a step back every once in a while and remember our main goal. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-02-16.

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary . In this homily for the nuns in residence, Father Dave tries to speak Spanish and also explains the challenges and benefits of sharing joy. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-31-16.

Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Despite our busy schedules, we must make time to remember we are truly God's people. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-26-16.

Feeling confused, alone, and scared? These are not unnatural emotions for a person to experience in their life; in fact these are the very same emotions that the apostles were feeling once Jesus left them.  Fortunate for us that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to give us comfort and guide us through the tough times.  Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-15-16.

Father Dave makes a discovery when seeing the readings anew today: Jesus had a cause. We might think of that differently today, but He had an agenda of what he would like the world to know and do. Do you have a cause? Do you support Jesus' cause? Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-12-16.

Do you ever find it difficult to be Catholic? It's not always easy living out the tenets of the Catholic life, especially in today's troubled world.  Luckily for us we have the Holy Spirit to guide us and give us courage in our times of need. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-09-16.

Whenever we're feeling down about ourselves or the state of the world, it's important to remember that God delights in us - just as we delight in His unwavering love and protection by the Holy Spirit. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-02-16.

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Sometimes our expectations for people are high, so high they cant possibly achieve them. It is important for us to remember that we should not always set our expectations so high for others and that sometimes its easier to keep things simple. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on04-28-16.

Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist. Saint Mark and the other Gospel writers were some of the first people to witness and encounter the word of Jesus. Just like them, we are all called to go out and spread the good news! Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-25-16.

Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. It can be tempting to let celebrities, public figures, and even those close to us influence the way we think and act. But it's important to remember who we should listen to above all: God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-07-16.

Thursday in the Octave of Easter. It's easy to fall into a routine - at work, at home, and even at mass. It happens to the best of us - our minds wander while we sit in the pews, and we lose focus on the music, prayers, or even the fact that we are receiving Jesus. In today's homily, a reminder to stay alert. We are all witnesses to the risen Lord through his body and blood. Preached at St. Paul t...

Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord. Believing without seeing is one of the hardest things asked of us as Christians, yet our belief in the Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. A reflection on God's invitation to experience the joy of the Resurrection in our present-day lives.  Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-27-16.

Monday of Holy Week. In times of suffering, do you ever wonder, "Why me?" Why are we surprised that we suffer? Everybody experiences suffering, but through all of our suffering, Jesus is always there ready to lift us back up. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-21-16.

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Obsessed with taking that perfect selfie? We all like to look good in the eyes of our friends and followers on social media. But, like St. Patrick, we should spend less time glorifying ourselves, and more time glorifying God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-17-16.

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent . If you've ever run a marathon, you know the last miles of the race can be the toughest to get through. Lent is like a marathon in many ways, and the final days can feel like the most difficult. An important reminder to keep your eye on the finish line! Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-15-16.

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. A special homily given for the students of St. Patrick School in Louisville, KY. "What sort of things are easy to forget?" Father Dave gets some amusing answers from the kids, and explains just how easy it is to forget God's involvement in our lives. Preached at St. Patrick Church, Louisville KY on 03-09-16.