Father Dave Preaches

Epiphany of the Lord. The three gifts of the Wise Men for us today are actually three lessons, including the idea of always bring our very best when in the presence of the Lord. (Preached on Sunday, January 4th, 2009, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Memorial of Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that indeed jesus is among us, but it is up to us to recognize the presence of Christ among us. (Preached on Friday, January 2nd, 2009, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Yes, this is the feast day of the Holy Family, and we can celebrate that fact alone for hours of course. But today we are also called to use this day to celebrate the beauty and importance of family as a whole. (Preached on Sunday, December 28th, 2008, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Vigil Mass. Father Dave expounds upon what the Christmas season is all about: hope. (Preached on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Second Sunday of Advent. In this time of Advent, we must actually prepare to be surprised by the presence of the Lord once again. We must prepare by getting forgiveness for our sins and awaiting the coming of Jesus. (Preached on Sunday, December 7th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the First Week of Advent. As the axiom goes, seeing is believing. But in the time of Advent, believing in Jesus is seeing Him - literally as in the case of the blind men, or in the form of hope, where what we believe manifests as reality with the help of the Lord. (Preached on Friday, December 5th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

First Sunday of Advent. Sometimes we need to remember to simply watch. Watch God's glory present itself all around us, all the time. Also, watch for the coming of Christ. (Preached on Sunday, November 30th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Today we celebrate the center of our faith, our greatest commander-in-chief, the top director, the shepherd of goodness, the perfect king -Lord Jesus Christ. (Preached on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses the analogy of interpreting and appreciating the complexity of modern art to that of reading and understanding the Book of Revelation. Indeed, there are many levels of interpretation that require some time to thoroughly study in order to receive its fullest message. (Preached on Thursday, November 20th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy...

Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. Although the readings sound like pretty much just fire-and-brimstone end-times talk, this is because we are heading towards the end of the liturgical year. What really emerges as the theme here is the concept and practice of love, and that indeed God IS love. (Preached on Friday, November 14th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49t...

Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Why do we have free will? Why didn't God just make us into robots that serve Him? Father Dave reminds us that it is better to choose to love and serve than to be forced to. (Preached on Thursday, November 13th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Father Dave expounds on the significance and analogy of buildings to our spiritual lives. (Preached on Sunday, November 9th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. St. Paul the Apostle relays that he is so impassioned it saddens him to tears that there are those who do not believe in Jesus. We should be so moved. (Preached on Friday, November 7nd, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) - Father Dave reminds us on All Souls' Day that even though we may not get it all right all the time, God takes us the rest of the way to Salvation. (Preached on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus tells us that the two most important commandments are not only to love God with all your heart, but also to love our neighbor as we do ourselves. (Preached on Sunday, October 26th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave emphasizes the fact that God will provide for us, which is good news in troubling times like these. (Preached on Thursday, October 12th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings seem to present a contradiction, but it's not an either/or situation, its a both/and situation. We should both have faith AND do the actions that spring forth from that. We must desire and ask for the Holy Spirit, and our actions should reflect this yearning. (Preached on Thursday, October 9th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Chur...

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is not always the person we would have first guessed that we need to help, or can help us. (Preached on Sunday, October 5th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Memorial of the Guardian Angels. As Jesus sends us out as lambs to the wolves, we shall rest assured that we indeed have a guardian angel on our side. (Preached on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although we get wrapped up in the goings-on in our professional or personal lives, we must remember to roll up our sleeves and do things for God. (Preached on Sunday, September 28th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Regardless of the ups and downs of our lives, the Holy Spirit is always in us, a timeless presence in our hearts. (Preached on Friday, September 26th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may think that God is too busy, rest assured that there is no prayer that is too small, for God's "sea is never full." (Preached on Sunday, September 25th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although we may at times think that the route to salvation may be unfair in ways, we are reminded that God is generous to no end, and can accommodate us all equally in his love and mercy. (Preached on Sunday, September 21st, 2008, 9:00am, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Even on those days where it doesn't feel so great, we shall indeed be content in our recognized presence of the Lord.(Preached on Friday, September 19th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Even if it may sometimes be painful, we do indeed often need reminders of our sinfulness, in order to be forgiven. (Preached on Thursday, September 18th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)