Father Dave Preaches

Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave makes a surprising but helpful point about sin.  (Preached on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross . On this day, the feast day of the Exaltation of the Cross, Father Dave plays with the crowd a bit for some deeper answers.  (Preached on Sunday, September 14, 2014, Colorado)

Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. On this day, the 13th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, the readings happen to hit us right between the eyes. These are tough challenges that Jesus sets for us, indeed.  (Preached on Thursday, September 11, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, Priest . How do we see and hear Paul develop throughout these readings of recent past? How does this affect us?  (Preached on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time.  We should remember that although we think we own things and all, everything belongs to God.  (Preached on Thursday, September 4, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church . If you knew Jesus was coming back today - what would YOU do?  (Preached on Thursday, August 28, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. There are some interesting parallels in the readings on this Sunday. What are they? How does the promise given to Peter relate to us today?  (Preached on Sunday, August 24, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope. God will be known throughout the nations - through you! Wait - what?  (Preached on Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church. This is the day of the infamous vineyard owner's "just" wages readings. How do these make you feel?  (Preached on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr. What do we do in our faith life...while others are looking on? What about in secret? Or hidden?  (Preached on Thursday, August 14, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest. Jesus reminds us that yes, there will indeed be a final judgment. But, in a consoling way, he reminds us that God is working on us getting toward that time as well.  (Preached on Thursday, July 31, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time . There seem to be two different ways of interpreting Jesus here. What are those two ways, and what would each take mean for us?  (Preached on Thursday, July 24, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. What are the three things God truly asks of us?   (Preached on Monday, July 21, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time . What does it mean to be yoked to Jesus? How would this help us?  (Preached on Thursday, July 17, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin . Father Dave points out that the bar is higher for those of faith. Why do you think he said that?  (Preached on Monday, July 14, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time . We have two popes (kinda) and they each have an excuse of sorts. On what, you may ask...?  (Preached on Sunday, July 13, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)  

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time . Jesus asks to judge not. Do you judge others? Are you sure?  (Preached on Monday, June 23, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) . These readings remind us that this was not only disconcerting to us; but to many of the people who heard it from Jesus as well. But what does this mean?  (Preached on Sunday, June 22, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time . Do you actually forgive those who trespass against us?  (Preached on Thursday, June 19, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. What is the bare minimum we can do to get into Heaven? Do you ever think that? I bet you do! You are not alone, but we shouldn't consider the least, but the most.  (Preached on Thursday, June 12, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle. In what ways does the life of Barnabas reflect your own? In what ways can it? We need all the sung and  the unsung heroes to make our faith flourish.  (Preached on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? It's you! Is there a back-up?  (Preached on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Pentecost Sunday. What does the invitation to call down the Holy Spirit truly mean? Are we even ready?  (Preached on Sunday, June 8, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. Father Dave talks about a very intriguing and poignant meeting set by Pope Francis. He and the leader of the Orthodox Church made a meeting set for the anniversary of the Council on Nicea in 2025. What does this mean to them? To you? To our faith?  (Preached on Thursday, June 5, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter. We might sometimes feel lonely, and we might sometimes be literally by ourselves, but we must remember we are never alone. God is always with us.  (Preached on Sunday, June 2, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)