Father Dave Preaches

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave reflects on Elizabeth's pregnancy with John the Baptist and points out that nothing is impossible for God. Father Dave encourages us to expect the unexpected in our own lives when following Christ. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 8-15-21

Monday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today's Old Testament reading in which Elijah feels defeated and prays for death. An angel appears to Elijah and encourages him to eat and have food for the journey. This one meal kept Elijah alive for 40 days. Father Dave relates this story to the importance of the Eucharist as food for our earthly journeys. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 8-09-21

Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi. Father Dave discusses the importance of perseverance. He relates this to the woman in today's Gospel who requests the healing of her daughter from an evil spirit. Jesus granted this healing because of her persistence. Father Dave encourages us to be persistent in our prayer even if it seems like nothing is happening. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 8-04-21

Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's first reading in which Moses has an encounter with God while praying in his tent. Father Dave relates this to our experience in the Eucharist and encourages us to meet God face-to-face when we receive communion. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church on 7-27-21

Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. Father Dave discusses the important role of women in our Church and how we can look to female saints throughout history to see the influence and impact of women in Catholicism. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 7-22-21

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today's Gospel in which Jesus invites the disciples to go away to a deserted place and rest. He points out that while work is important, it is also important to rest and reflect alone with God in order to be able to carry out the mission he has given to us. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 7-18-21

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on God's decision to use humans to carry out his purposes. He asks why God needs us, and points out that we are called to share our faith with everyone. God invites us to share his work out of love for us. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 7-11-21

Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the story of Joseph from the Book of Genesis. He points out that during the famine, Joseph encouraged the people to share their resources with those in need. Father Dave relates this to the pandemic and reflects on our duty to share hope with our neighbor. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 07-07-21

Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's Gospel in which Jesus drives out demons, and the people of the town asked him to leave. He relates this to our own temptation to push Jesus away when things are tough, and challenges us to invite Jesus into the messiness of our lives. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 6-30-21

Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the meaning of God's covenant and its binding nature. He reflects on Abraham's doubt towards God's promises, and points out that dialogue with God is an important aspect of growing in trust. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 6-23-21