Father Dave Preaches

Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin. Father Dave points out that the bar is higher for those of faith. Why do you think he said that? (Preached on Monday, July 14, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We have two popes (kinda) and they each have an excuse of sorts. On what, you may ask...? (Preached on Sunday, July 13, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus asks to judge not. Do you judge others? Are you sure? (Preached on Monday, June 23, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). These readings remind us that this was not only disconcerting to us; but to many of the people who heard it from Jesus as well. But what does this mean? (Preached on Sunday, June 22, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Do you actually forgive those who trespass against us? (Preached on Thursday, June 19, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. What is the bare minimum we can do to get into Heaven? Do you ever think that? I bet you do! You are not alone, but we shouldn't consider the least, but the most. (Preached on Thursday, June 12, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Barnabas, Apostle. In what ways does the life of Barnabas reflect your own? In what ways can it? We need all the sung and the unsung heroes to make our faith flourish. (Preached on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it mean to be the salt of the earth? It's you! Is there a back-up? (Preached on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Pentecost Sunday. What does the invitation to call down the Holy Spirit truly mean? Are we even ready? (Preached on Sunday, June 8, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. Father Dave talks about a very intriguing and poignant meeting set by Pope Francis. He and the leader of the Orthodox Church made a meeting set for the anniversary of the Council on Nicea in 2025. What does this mean to them? To you? To our faith? (Preached on Thursday, June 5, 2014, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)