Father Dave Preaches

Ash Wednesday. What does it really mean to get ashes on our foreheads on this special day? It is a small showing of a far greater sacrifice by Jesus. (Preached on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. On President's Day, Father Dave makes a point that we should indeed be brothers with one another, and look out for each other. (Preached on Monday, February 16, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave assures us that faith and the promise of faith, is much more than those claims of an infomercial. It's the real deal. (Preached on Sunday, February 15, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Today has some challenging readings, for certain. Father Dave helps us with some difficult words and images we hear of Jesus today. How should we respond to them? (Preached on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin. Why does it seem like Jesus is frustrated in the readings today? Father Dave explains. (Preached on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr. Can God be both "terrible" or difficult and approachabel and welcoming? (Preached on Thursday, February 5, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. How does the song This Little Light of Mine play into the readings and feast day today? I'll give you a hint, the Presentation of the Lord is like bringing light into the world, even today. (Preached on Monday, February 02, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It may feel disconcerting to admit, but this demon asks some intriguing questions in the readings today. Father Dave points out why. (Preached on Sunday, February 01, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day here in the United States. How is MLK like a high priest of earlier times? (Preached on Monday, January 19, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. It is difficult to truly follow and obey God's will. So how do we do it? We encourage each other. (Preached on Thursday, January 15, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)