Thursday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. On pilgrimage in Spain, Father Dave highlights the themes of persistence in today's readings. God wants us to bring him our desires in prayer and never give up hope. Preached at Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, Spain on 10-10-24

Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks pilgrims in Spain to reflect on who taught them to pray. We are to lead by example in our own prayer and let God plant seeds of faith in the world through us. Preached at Iglesia de San Jaime, Barcelona, Spain on 10-09-24

Tuesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. While on pilgrimage in Spain, Father Dave imagines what it would have been like to be in the Upper Room with Jesus. He challenges us to take our own profound experiences of faith and share them with the world. Preached at Cathedral of St. Mary, Toledo, Spain on 10-08-24

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. While preaching at St. Teresa of Avila's convent, Father Dave discusses the different ways we experience God. While few of us will have mystical experiences like St. Teresa of Avila, we all can spend time with God in friendship. Preached at Convent of the Incarnation, Ávila, Spain on 10-07-24

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. While leading pilgrims in Spain, Father Dave reflects on Spanish royalty and the cultural Catholicism in the country. He reminds us that we are called to soften our hearts and integrate God into our daily lives. Preached at Cathedral of Almudena, Madrid, Spain on 10-06-24

Saturday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. While leading a pilgrimage through Spain, Father Dave begins by encouraging the pilgrims to help one another on the journey. We are to lay down our stress and baggage for the Lord as he calls us to rest in him. Preached at Church of Saint Theresa and Saint Joseph, Madrid, Spain on 10-05-24

Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church. On Father Dave's 60th birthday, he reflects on humility as detailed in today's readings. We are called to know our place before God and to bless his name. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-30-24

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on if we can attain heaven through faith or good works alone. He challenges us to have a faith that inspires action and helps us follow Jesus into difficult situations. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-15-24

Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Father Dave reflects on the reality of evil. We remember that eternal life comes from the ashes, as Luke's Gospel details in the Beatitudes. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-11-24

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave challenges us to think of a time when we could not physically speak. We are called to remember those in our lives without a voice and help bring them to God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-08-24