Father Dave Preaches

Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest. Father Dave (and perhaps Jesus as well) asks us a very poignant question in times of need: do we believe we have light? Then why not share it?  (Preached on Monday, September 23, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses this time at mass to break down the often misinterpreted, yet still incredibly powerful words and sentiments of Pope Francis from his most recent interview. I urge you to PLEASE have a listen.  (Preached on Sunday, September 22, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Today's Gospel and Father Dave both remind us that going to reconciliation shows us that we are to show our love of God more this way.  (Preached on Thursday, September 19, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that when we think about delving into our faith lives even deeper, God insists.  (Preached on Thursday, August 28, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Monday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave echoes part of the sentiment of the readings in how to persist in our faith lives: work, labor, endure.  (Preached on Monday, August 26, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave explains that this feast day is to show us and remind us that we aren't perfect yet, but we will be. In Heaven, with the blessed Mother.  (Preached on Thursday, August 15, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Tuesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. We should strive to find and heal the lost ones, not only concentrate on the ones already on board and in the building.  (Preached on Monday, June 24, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguouri, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Father Dave reflects on his time at World Youth Day to make a point and inspire us to keep our huge energy up to inspire others with the faith.  (Preached on Thursday, August 1, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. God tells Moses "I am" - what does this mean to us as believers? What does it mean for everybody?  (Preached on Thursday, July 18, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Ever have a case of the Mondays? Does your faith life ever have days like that, too? Father Dave would bet that it does. But that's not so bad.  (Preached on Monday, July 15, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Before delving into the story of the Good Samaritan, Father Dave decides to go into the precluding question: who is your neighbor?  (Preached on Sunday, July 14, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave makes a connection between the readings today and the phenomenon of people saying one thing and doing another in various circumstances.  (Preached on Thursday, June 27, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Saint John the Baptist teaches us two very important lessons on this his special feast day.  (Preached on Monday, June 24, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What does it really mean to carry your cross?  (Preached on Sunday, June 9, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus tells us today how we are supposed to pray. So it is probably pretty important, right?  (Preached on Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. How encouraging are you with others? Why is this important?  (Preached on Monday, June 10, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses an analogy to a cruise ship commercial to make a point about the readings today.  (Preached on Sunday, June 9, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Channel 129, Monday through Thursday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm and Fridays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern. Give us...

Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. When is the best time to pray? When is the worst time to pray? Is there such a thing?   (Preached on Thursday, June 6, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a cal...

Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs. What does it really mean to be a martyr?  (Preached on Monday, June 3, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at ...

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father Dave by-passes a traditional attempt at explaining the Holy Trinity is, and instead delves into regardless of how we think about it, let's consider how we feel about it.  (Preached on Sunday, May 26, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Mo...

Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings prove the fact that we all need to read the Bible in it's full context. How will this effect our interpretation?  (Preached on Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through...

Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. What does the term "if I can" really mean? We all can!  (Preached on Monday, May 20, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at ...

Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Paul says he is on trial for hope. What does that mean? What does that mean for us?  (Preached on Thursday, May 16, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments...

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Remember that day you drove a car by yourself for the first time? Well, there is a connection to that feeling to those we hear in the readings today.   (Preached on Thursday, May 9, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, M...

Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter. We hear a lot about the Holy Spirit a lot around these times. The Holy Spirit will testify for you - will you testify for the Holy Spirit?  (Preached on Monday, May 6, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City) The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST....