Father Dave Preaches

Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. Today's Gospel reading from John uses the words "belief" and "obedience" as synonyms for each other. Father Dave reflects on what this means for our lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-27-17.

Monday of the Second Week of Easter. Father Dave relates a beer commercial featuring actor Sylvester Stallone and boxer Canelo Alvarez to today's readings. In the commercial, Stallone encourages Alvarez to "be bold." Father Dave says that when it comes to our faith life, we should do the same. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-24-17.

Second Sunday of Easter. Father Dave says today's readings are some of his favorites in the whole Bible because they talk about living in a perfect Catholic community. In order for us to achieve this though we need God's mercy. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-23-17.

Thursday in the Octave of Easter. Father Dave says there might be someone in our lives who is trying to trip us up or bring us down. In contrast, Jesus is always trying to help us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-20-17.

Monday in the Octave of Easter. Father Dave says that Jesus' Resurrection is not news to us, but during this Easter Octave, try to remember what it felt like when you first heard the good news, and felt the joy that comes along with it. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-17-17.

The Mass of Easter Day. Father Dave says that Easter represents more than just eggs, the Easter Bunny or springtime. Easter is a time for us to reaffirm our belief in Jesus. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-16-17.

Monday of Holy Week. Father Dave says that like Judas and many of the other Jews in the Old Testament, we too envision Jesus to be different, because Jesus often challenges us to do things that we don't always expect or want to do. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-10-17.

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. We are like the donkey that Jesus rode in on during today's readings. Without Jesus we are ordinary and insignificant but with him we are great and loved. Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-09-17.

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Father Dave says that Jesus had a unique ability to be compassionate and merciful towards everyone he met, but also he was able to uphold God's laws in a loving way. We should strive to be like Jesus, merciful but yet faithful to his rules. Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-03-17.

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. Father Dave describes the common problem of always wanting to do things our own way, instead of listening to God. Preached at Mother Seton Catholic Church, Germantown, MD on 03-29-17.