Father Dave Preaches

Easter Sunday. Interestingly, the weekend of Easter Sunday was also the same weekend that Apple released the brand-new, highly-anticipated, technologically-wonderful iPad. Father Dave makes the connection that unlike how we always wait for the next new-fangled contraption, our salvation story never changes, and the product is always the same, and stays forever. (Preached on Sunday, April 4, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter. Interestingly, on the day of the Easter Vigil, was also the same day that Apple released the brand-new, highly-anticipated technologically wonderful iPad. Father Dave makes the connection that unlike how we always wait for the next new-fangled contraption, our salvation story never changes, and the product is always the same, and stays forever. (Preached on Saturday, April 3, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Monday of Holy Week. Father Dave explores the story of Lazarus and his relationship to Jesus, and he can serve as an example to follow.(Preached on Monday, March 29, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Father Dave reminds us that as we enter Holy Week, we should be humble enough to recognize our weaknesses, but still strive stay strong and to remain faithful.(Preached on Sunday, March 28, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Fourth Sunday of Lent. Father Dave gives a special homily from St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westwood, California where he delves into the infamous readings trypically known as the story of the Prodigal Son. (Preached on Sunday, March 14th, 2010, 5pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Westwood, California)

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. It might be a tough order, but God asks for just two things here: to unite with Him, and to be obedient to Him. (Preached on Thursday, March 11, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. During Lent, in a time when we strengthen our relationship with God, perhaps we should take a page from Psalms, and one that Jesus used as well, and say "into your hands Lord I commend my spirit." (Preached on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent. Father Dave highlights an important part of the readings where we are give a beautiful analogy of what God wants to do with us, and how he wants to forgive us.(Preached on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

Monday of the Second Week of Lent. Father Dave reminds us to not only think of ourselves during Lent, but as we take in good things, we also give out with our generosity as well. (Preached on Monday, March 1, 2010, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

Second Sunday of Lent. Father Dave, preaching during a mission in California, reminds us that our lives will not, and should not, be all about the "mountain-top experiences" that Peter wanted to hold onto forever. Let us strive to not only recognize the happy days, but also take into our lives moments of sacrifice in our journey to God. (Preached on Sunday, February 28, 2010, 9:00am, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)