Father Dave Preaches

Solemnity of Pentecost. Who in your life could use a breath of life, the breath of the Holy Spirit? Go out and refresh those in need, replenished and prepared by your experience at mass. (Preached on Sunday, May 23, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter. In terms of how God sees your old sins, once He has forgiven them, they are "as far as the East is from the West" - infinitely far away. (Preached on Friday, May 21, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter. When it seems that you are "hitting a wall," out of energy, and it feels difficult to persist, remember that God and provides us with the courage and energy we need. (Preached on Thursday, May 20, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Seventh Sunday of Easter. There is clearly a lot of polarization as a society, and indeed at times even as a faith community. But we shall pray, as Jesus did, for unity, so that we may be one body of Christ. (Preached on Sunday, May 14, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle. Although we certainly want to assert as much control over our lives as possible, with our lives we need to realize that this will not be the case and we should trust that the Holy Spirit is guiding us appropriately. (Preached on Friday, May 14, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

The Ascension of the Lord. As great as it is to celebrate Jesus rising up to Heaven, we may find ourselves still saddened by the fact that at the time He did have to depart from us. (Preached on Thursday, May 13, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Sixth Sunday of Easter. Whether or not we always are aware of it, the Holy Spirit has much more to teach and remind us. (Preached on Sunday, May 9, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of Fifth Week of Easter. Let us remember never to count anybody out; that is for the decision of God and the Holy Spirit. (Preached on Friday, May 7, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of Fifth Week of Easter. We need to strive to remain in God's love, just as he remains in our lives. (Preached on Thursday, May 6, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Fifth Sunday of Easter. We are not individual persons of God, we are one people of God, and we gather around the table of the Lord and express the commandment of love to one another. (Preached on Sunday, May 2, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)