Father Dave Preaches

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. What did it mean for Jesus to exalt the cross? What does it mean for us today to exalt the cross? (Preached on Sunday, September 14th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. It may seem sometimes that you don't have what it takes to be a gold-medalist in your faith life, but indeed we should all live our faith as if Jesus was the prize. In that case, we all win. Preached on Friday, September 12th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading today (which is included here) is almost eerily appropriate, as we are reminded by Jesus to indeed love our enemies on this, the 7th anniversary of 9//11. (Preached on Thursday, September 11th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time. What is God challenging you to do in regards to his relationship with HIm? Preached on Thursday, Friday, September 5th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Feast of the Assumption of Mary. Father Dave reminds us on this particular feast day that although we may not have exactly the same body as an Olympic athlete, we are still blessed by God with both a body as well as a soul, which indeed will be reunited in Heaven. Preached on Thursday, August 15th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Father Dave reminds us that both in the times of the Scripture passage and today, others are indeed looking on, so we must show and practice our faith with pride and dignity. Preached on Thursday, August 14th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church. Does Jesus need our faith in order to do mighty deeds? No. And do we need Jesus to do mighty deeds in order to deserve our faith? No. But does our faith and his greatness go hand-in-hand and inspire one another to do good? Yes. Preached on Friday, August 1st, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square,...

Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. We can be thankful that we are like clay: moldable, bendable, and movable by the divine potter so that we may become more able to serve Him more fully. Preached on Thursday, July 31th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do you truly value? What should we value? In today's readings, we see what Solomon valued and how that affected both himself and us today. Preached on Sunday, July 7th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us to keep our focus on Jesus, to not look down like Peter trying to walk on the water (yipe!) and start to sink. Preached on Saturday, August 9st, 2008, 11:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. We often find ourselves "digging our own wells" in search of our own individual "living water," but then we have forgotten the very source of it all in the Lord. Preached on Thursday, July 24th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who me? Do miracles? Nah, that's for Jesus to do. Nope! Jesus uses each of us disciples to work his miracles. Here's what you have to do to participate. Preached at Mount Paul Retreat Center; closing Mass of the Busted Halo Retreat, Sunday, August 3rd, 11:00 am Sunday Mass. 8-03-08.

Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Ever feel tired? Ever feel stressed out? Ever feel burdened? I would imagine so, at least every once in a while. Jesus reminds us that He "will give you rest." Preached on Monday, July 7th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. Of course we all at times have doubts and questions. But Saint Thomas reminds us that this is alright, and can help strengthen our faith. Preached on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Seventh Sunday of Easter. Admittedly, this homily is a tad "late," as it is not the Easter season anymore. However, the message of this particular homily is always a good one: we must keep the faith, as we are the ones to do so, there is no "back-up plan." Preached on May 4th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.

Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave helps us realize that indeed all Scripture is inspired by God, but that does not mean that all of it is exact fact. Scripture is a mix of poetry, song, images, and stories for God to communicate to us certain messages in order to inspire us to live a life inspired by God. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Fr...

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us to try to see through Jesus' eyes, so that we may be able to see who needs our help and guidance and charity. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Sunday, June 15, 2008, 6:00pm Mass.

June 8, 2008. Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We may think at times that each of us is not good enough, or not pious enough, or not worthy enough to be truly called by God. But Jesus says to us, like he said to Matthew, "Follow me." Stop making excuses not to follow His calls. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Sunday, June 8, 2008, 6:00pm Mass.

June 5, 2008. Memorial of Saint Boniface, bishop and martyr. Father Dave asks us to look to the martyrs for inspiration and strength to carry burdens of all kinds for one another. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Thursday, June 6, 2008, 12:15pm Mass.

Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Although the readings at first seem like fairly bad news, Father Dave points out that in the responsorial psalm, we see that indeed "The Lord is kind and merciful." We should remember that in terms of His kindness, His forgiveness is "as far as the East is from the West" - infinite. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. F...

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Although this homily is admittedly posted a tad late (my apologies), there is never really bad timing for this sort of good news from the Lord. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Thursday, April 24, 2008, 12:15pm Mass.

Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. The readings remind us today to make sure that we do not have partiality with certain people over others - as impossible as this task may seem. For as Scripture tells us, it may very well be that one person you write off due to preconceived misconceptions that would have been your cornerstone to a stronger faith with God. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway...

Pentecost Sunday. Father Dave tells us about Jesus giving us the Holy Spirit, once AND forever, and how this "fire" can inspire us day-to-day to keep our faith. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Sunday, May 11, 2008, 6:00pm Mass.

May 1, 2008. The Ascension of the Lord. Father Dave refreshes the idea of spreading "the Great Commission," to inspire people to believe in the Lord, which Jesus relays to us right before He ascends to Heaven. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Thursday, May 1, 2008, 12:15pm Mass.

April 27, 2008. Sixth Sunday of Easter. When Pope Benedict was here in the United States, he themed his trip on the concept of hope, and specifically Christian hope. Father Dave reminds us of this idea and how the gospel readings relay this message as well in this easter season. Sunday, April 27, 2008. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Sunday, April 27, 2008, 6:...