Father Dave Preaches

Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church. Jesus says that The Kingdom of God is not a far off distant place that we can never reach. Rather, The Kingdom of God is right here with us, because we all are part of The Kingdom. Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 11-10-16.

After a tumultuous election cycle that divided the country and left people either happy or upset with the results, Father Dave offers some encouraging words in this homily. He reminds us that Jesus said we should have faith in Him -- in both good times and bad times. Father Dave also encourages us that this is the time when we should build each other up rather than tear one another down. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 11-15-16 (Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time).

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. In business and in war, the term "acceptable loss ratio" is often used. We might even have an acceptable loss ratio in our own lives when it comes to money or personal belongings. But God does not have an acceptable loss ratio -- every single one of us is precious to Him. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-30-16.

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. When we're striving to achieve a goal, we often have to remind ourselves to persevere through the the tough times. The same mentality goes for our efforts to get to heaven -- we must never stop striving to enter The Kingdom of God. Preached at St. Joseph's Church in Cockeysville, MD on 10-26-16.

Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Our faith isn't meant to solely serve us as individuals, but meant to be shared among each other. Preached at St. Joseph's Church in Cockeysville, MD on 10-25-16.

Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever been afraid to ask God for something? Father Dave says that today is the day for you to reach out to God, knowing He is always around to help us. Preached at St. Joseph's Church in Cockeysville, MD on 10-24-16.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. A frequent question on the Busted Halo Show (SiriusXM 129) is: how do I pray correctly? Father Dave says that even though there is not necessarily one correct way to pray, we should always be humble in our prayer life and ask what we can do for God. Preached at St. Joseph's Church in Cockeysville, MD on 10-23-16.

Thursday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus says that we have to make a decision of whether or not we want to follow Him, but acknowledges that this is not an easy choice. That's why He gave us the Holy Spirit, which acts as a great power at work within us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-20-16.

Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Like Luke and Paul, we are called to be evangelists who spread the Catholic faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-18-16.

Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. In today's readings, Jesus tells us that prayer isn't the only thing we should rely on. While we should always practice prayer, we must also put in our own work if we hope to achieve a desired outcome. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-17-16.