Father Dave Preaches

Feast of Baptism of the Lord.  Less then a week after the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed employees at "Charlie Hebdo," Fr. Dave invites us to further solidarity with one another--because Jesus chose to become one with us. St. Paul the Apostle Church, NYC, 5:15pm Sunday Mass, 1-11-15.

Thursday after Epiphany. We have been given the capacity to love. Will we have the courage to use it?   (Preached on Thursday, January 8, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Wednesday after Epiphany. What does it mean to love unconditionally? What is just love?  (Preached on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas. When we are enticed by the world, how do we respond? How can we get support?  (Preached on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas. Are we faithful both inside AND outside the church?  (Preached on Monday, December 29, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. What does it mean to inscribe your life with JMJ? I'll give you a hint, it stands for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. But why was it written on all of Father Dave's papers in high school? Listen to find out!  (Preached on Sunnday, December 28, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. As you may already know, Father Dave loves to drive. What does that have to do with Advent, though?   (Preached on Thursday, December 18, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Indeed, like the Virgin Mary, you too are full of Grace.    (Preached on Monday, December 8, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the First Week of Advent. How can Advent be like time-travel? Father Dave will make the connection.  (Preached on Monday, December 1, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

First Sunday of Advent. Yes, Advent is a time of waiting...but joyous, energetic waiting, not snoozing.  (Preached on Sunday, November 30, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs. What does it mean to truly follow the Lamb of God?  (Preached on Monday, November 24, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time. How do you serve the people of God? Why?  (Preached on Thursday, November 20, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious. We are typically used to phrase, "seeing is believing." But ironically a blind man teaches us the opposite today.  (Preached on Monday, November 17, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church. What do we have in common with the throngs of people that wait in line for the release of thew tech gadget or huge movie?   (Preached on Monday, November 10, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Today is the feast day of of the Lateran Basilica. What does this mean for us here and now?  (Preached on Sunday, November 9, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. St. Paul here gets us back to the basics of the faith... (Preached on Monday, October 27, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus tells us to build up not riches, but the things that matter to God. But what are those, Jesus?  (Preached on Monday, October 20, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Recently, Pope Francis said that "God is not scared of new things." What does this mean to you? What does this mean to your faith life?  (Preached on Sunday, October 19, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. What is our own wisdom next to God's wisdom?  (Preached on Thursday, October 16, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Is there a way to be both teaching and welcoming at the exact same time? If so, how?  (Preached on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time. As much as it may be difficult, Father Dave reminds us to try not to go back and forth too much.  (Preached on Thursday, October 09, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of the Guardian Angels.  Are we lambs among the wolves? Do we have any protection? Shepherd perhaps?  (Preached on Thursday, October 02, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Does God have a back-up plan??  (Preached on Sunday, September 28, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it mean to choose the Psalmist way? Father Dave will help you break it down.  (Preached on Thursday, September 25, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Monday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us to give, love, donate, all of that good stuff - and do it now!  (Preached on Monday, September 22, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)