Father Dave Preaches

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. Even when things are rough, try to remember the great and glorious things the Lord has provided for you. ( Preached on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Third Sunday of Lent. Sometimes Jesus or God might start up a conversation with us, that we do not want to have. ( Preached on Sunday, March 27, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Instead of hiding from God, say what Mary said: "Here I am, Lord. I come to do your will." ( Preached on Friday, March 25, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent. Although there are never guarantees with God, we must still trust in Him. ( Preached on Friday, March 11, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. Try not to fall in the trap of using and abusing power, as we see all around us, even amongst ourselves. ( Preached on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

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Friday After Ash Wednesday. Our opening prayer today gives us an opportunity for an examination of our real motivations for the season. ( Preached on Friday, March 11, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday After Ash Wednesday. Father Dave talks about some interesting possibilites of options for our Lenten promises. ( Preached on Thursday, March 10, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Ash Wednesday. "If you've ever thought that there are people better at their faith than you, then today is for you." Wise words on Ash Wednesday from Father Dave. ( Preached on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity, martyrs. ALthough it maybe tempting to shy away from our faith, it is important (and essential, even) to show our faith proudly. ( Preached on Monday, March 7, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Sunday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. We must realize that it is not enough to do just the bare minimum. We have to work hard at our faith. ( Preached on Sunday, March 6, 2011, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave elaborates on several certain parts of some particularly complex Scripture passages from the last two days of readings. ( Preached on Friday, March 4, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it really mean to go your own way? How does this path coincide, if at all, with The Way? ( Preached on Thursday, March 3, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. We don't always get what we pray for; we should remember that we have to do the hard part - the work. ( Preached on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Sunday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we might unfortunately forget people from our past, God will never forget about us, His children. ( Preached on Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. What kind of friend is God? What is our true relationship with God? ( Preached on Friday, February 25, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. What does it really mean to be in the "near occasion of sin"? Father Dave examines... ( Preached on Thursday, February 24, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Friday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. The now-infamous 74-second homily, discussed at length on the Busted Halo radio show because of the story behind why it is so short. Enjoy...briefly. ( Preached on Friday, February 18, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. As impossible as it may seem to even try, we must strive to look at people and events the way that God would. ( Preached on Thursday, February 17, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave delves into what seems like a perplexing tale of a possible loss of Jesus' healing powers. ( Preached on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Memorial of Saint Cyril, monk, and Saint Methodius, bishop. Father Dave elaborates on some of the lesser-looked upon parts of the infamous story of Cain and Abel. ( Preached on Monday, February 14, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Sunday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. It might be an unortunate truth of human nature, but it seems that we tend to do the minimum requirement to get by sometimes. Father Dave echoes Jesus' desire for us to "raise the bar" on our low expectations. ( Preached on Sunday, February 13, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Why does fat, which we keep hearing is so bad for us, taste so darn good? Indeed, this question reminds Father Dave of the story of our original sin. ( Preached on Friday, February 11, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Which crowd do you pay more attention to: that which pushes us out of the way, or that which shows us love and affection? ( Preached on Tuesday, February, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Memorial of Saint John Bosco, priest. We are reminded today that freedom is not the opposite of responsibility, but the ability to choose love. ( Preached on Monday, January 31, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)