Father Dave Preaches

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks the congregation an intriguing question: What's your faith number? (Preached on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that when we pray, we should strive to remember those who are often forgotten. (Preached on Thursday, September 30th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Many things about our Catholic faith may be tough to live out. But some things are easy, and yet we do not do them anyway, like learning someone's name. (Preached on Sunday, September 26th, 2010 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. The famous readings of today remind us that indeed life has both ups and downs, and good and bad, but in the end all is timeless, infinite as the Lord. (Preached on Friday, September 24th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist. We are all called to be other-centered, and as such we are all "wounded healers." (Preached on Tuesday, September 21st at St. Ann's Church, Bartlett, TN)

Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. In a time of being able to pick whatever-you-want whenever-you-want it, it is sometimes rather difficult to choose Jesus and trust in Jesus, no matter all the challenging choices in your path. (Preached at St. Ann Church, Bartlett, TN. Saturday, September 18th, 2010)

Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave talks about what it means to truly accompany Jesus. (Preached on Friday, September 17th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. We may not always immediately realize or appreciate this fact, but often times sorrow and suffering can produce great love, a deeper love. How does this relate to our faith life? (Preached on Wednesday, September 15th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, priest. Father Dave discusses what is on everyone's mind: the Christian group that is planning on burning Korans. (Preached on Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus' words may at first be shocking to hear, but as it often the case, we need to delve into what he really means by saying these harsh and seemingly hate-filled words. Father Dave helps us understand what is the true meaning here. (Preached on Sunday, September 5th, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)