Father Dave Preaches

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave preaches that Jesus gives us many opportunities to live the right way. Jesus supplies us with the grace to do the right thing and love our neighbor. We only have to respond to his invitation. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-20-22

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today's Gospel in which Jesus tells some hard truths. While they may be difficult for us to swallow, they exist for our own good. He challenges us to reflect on the state of our hearts and to adjust accordingly. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-13-22

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today's Gospel in which Jesus tells some hard truths. While they may be difficult for us to swallow, they exist for our own good. He challenges us to reflect on the state of our hearts and to adjust accordingly. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-13-22

Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin. Father Dave discusses the story of Solomon who faced temptation and gave in. He points out that while we all face temptation on a daily basis, our duty is to say no to things that take us away from God. He calls us to say a whole-hearted "yes" to God. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-10-22

Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses Jesus' ministry and the many acts of healing he performed. He points out that our job as baptized people is to bring people to Jesus for healing. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-07-22

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today's Gospel reading which spotlights crowds who are angered at Jesus' words. Jesus knew who he was and what he was about, so he continued to preach the truth. Father Dave encourages us to know our identity in Christ and to continue to spread the Gospel even if it is difficult. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 1-30-22

Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's Gospel in which Jesus tells us not to hide our light under a bushel basket. He points out that in the time of Jesus, people used oil lamps. Putting an oil lamp under a bushel basket would cause it to catch fire. Father Dave reflects on the danger of covering our light rather than sharing it with others. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 2-01-22

Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales. Father Dave discusses today's readings about unity between nations. He points out that Saint Francis de Sales lived during the Protestant Reformation. He spent the majority of his life preaching and educating Catholics on their faith and the importance of unity. Father Dave encourages us to be agents of unity in our own lives. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 1-24-22

The Epiphany of the Lord. Father Dave reflects on the hope that a new year can bring. He points out that in our current times, it can be hard to be optimistic and to hope for new beginnings. He reminds us that our hope must always be in the Lord and not in the world. Otherwise, we will continue to find ourselves disappointed. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 1-02-22

Feast of Saint Juan Diego. Father Dave discusses God's pattern of choosing those least likely to fulfill his will. He explains that Saint Juan Diego was a humble pagan convert who no one would expect the Virgin Mary to appear to. Through his humility and perseverance, Juan Diego spread the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe throughout the world. Father Dave encourages us to look to the least likely in our lives and reflect on how God may be working through them. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-09-21