Father Dave Preaches

We've all experienced a lack of faith at one point or another. Even though Jesus reminds us of His mercy, sometimes we still need help in reaffirming our belief in Him. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-16-16.

Feeling confused, alone, and scared? These are not unnatural emotions for a person to experience in their life; in fact these are the very same emotions that the apostles were feeling once Jesus left them. Fortunate for us that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to give us comfort and guide us through the tough times. Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-15-16.

Father Dave makes a discovery when seeing the readings anew today: Jesus had a cause. We might think of that differently today, but He had an agenda of what he would like the world to know and do. Do you have a cause? Do you support Jesus' cause? Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-12-16.

Do you ever find it difficult to be Catholic? It's not always easy living out the tenets of the Catholic life, especially in today's troubled world. Luckily for us we have the Holy Spirit to guide us and give us courage in our times of need. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-09-16.

The Feast of the Ascension is the day that Jesus ascended into Heaven, 40 days after he resurrected from the dead. As Jesus's disciples we hope to follow the path that he created for us so that one day we can join him in Heaven. Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-05-16.

Whenever we're feeling down about ourselves or the state of the world, it's important to remember that God delights in us - just as we delight in His unwavering love and protection by the Holy Spirit. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-02-16.

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Sometimes our expectations for people are high, so high they cant possibly achieve them. It is important for us to remember that we should not always set our expectations so high for others and that sometimes its easier to keep things simple. Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on04-28-16.

Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist. Saint Mark and the other Gospel writers were some of the first people to witness and encounter the word of Jesus. Just like them, we are all called to go out and spread the good news! Preached at St.Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-25-16.

Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. It can be tempting to let celebrities, public figures, and even those close to us influence the way we think and act. But it's important to remember who we should listen to above all: God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 04-07-16.

Thursday in the Octave of Easter. It's easy to fall into a routine - at work, at home, and even at mass. It happens to the best of us - our minds wander while we sit in the pews, and we lose focus on the music, prayers, or even the fact that we are receiving Jesus. In today's homily, a reminder to stay alert. We are all witnesses to the risen Lord through his body and blood. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-31-16.