Father Dave Preaches

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses the concept of caller ID on phones to make a point about hearing God's call. (Preached on Sunday, January 15, 2012, 5:00pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

The Epiphany of the Lord. Father Dave uses some contemporary examples and events to make some poignant thoughts on today's feast day, The Epiphany of the Lord. (Preached on Sunday, January 8, 2012, 5:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. Often the Magnificat helps us magnify our vision of the Lord, but sometimes (at least for Father Dave) we wish that we could the Lord clearly without any help at all. (Preached on Thursday, December 22, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. The readings seem to indicate today that God abandoned us at some point, He "hid" his face from us. The story is, like many other examples, is supposed to be read as a metaphor, that here means something far more inspirational. (Preached on Thursday, December 15, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Third Sunday of Advent. Father Dave uses an analogy of a box car derby to make a point about our own relationship to our Father. (Preached on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 5:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Second Sunday of Advent. Father Dave compares our inherent ability to communicate our faith and love to others to the smash hit television show, "The Voice".  (Preached on Sunday, December 4, 2011, 5:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

First Sunday of Advent. Father Dave uses a clever analogy to explain how we await the birth of Christ in the season of Advent. (Preached on Sunday, November 27, 2011, 5:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, religious. Father Dave reminds us that God visits us all the time, even when we are not aware. ( Preached on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 5:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City) Artwork

Saturday vigil mass for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is an appropriate level of fear of God? Father Dave delves into this topic, perhaps with startling results. ( Preached on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 5:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that we are all sinners, but not to forget that Heaven has joy even if just one person repents. ( Preached on Thursday, November 3, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Solemnity of All Saints. When you really read into it enough, we could all be considered saints, at least at some point, or some day. ( Preached on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave references food cart smells, the TV show Hoarders, and the Broadway musical Godspell all to make a poignant question come alive: does your faith feel good or is it difficult? Well, perhaps it can be both. ( Preached on Sunday, October 30, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Feast of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles. Today's feast day reminds us that we are ALL disciples AND apostles. ( Preached on Friday, October 28, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. No one and no thing can separate us from the love of Christ, not even ourselves. ( Preached on Thursday, October 27, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that, thankfully, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, particularly at our weakest moments. ( Preached on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What's your faith life mission statement? Jesus had one, do you? ( Preached on Sunday, October 23, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions, martyrs. Much like the martyrs of the church, as Jesus says, "to whom much is entrusted, much is expected in return." ( Preached on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses a well-known Scripture quote from the readings (regarding Caesar, let's say) to make a point about saying which side we stand on. ( Preached on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may think that we have secrets, or can do things in secret - God knows all of it. But, as Father Dave explains, this is a good thing. ( Preached on Friday, October 14, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Although you may think you are a good Catholic (and maybe even a better Catholic than others) - we all need to confess our sins, as we all have them. ( Preached on Friday, October 7, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jonah's anger at God shouldn't be suppressed or ignored, but should be looked at deeply for its significance on our faith lives. ( Preached on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church. Father Dave uses a very interesting tale to make a point today about feeding ourselves with the positive things in life in order to have that nurture us. ( Preached on Saturday, October 1, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church (and Father Dave's birthday!). In our own little ways of being faithful, we are also translators of the faith for others, just like St. Jerome. ( Preached on Friday, September 30, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Feast of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, archangels. On this feast day of the archangels, we are reminded of all those who have come before us who gave glory to God, and shared that glory with us. ( Preached on Thursday, September 29, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses a funny and revealing anecdote about his own childhood to help clarify a message from the readings today. ( Preached on Monday, September 26, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)