Father Dave Preaches

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that, thankfully, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, particularly at our weakest moments. (Preached on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What's your faith life mission statement? Jesus had one, do you? (Preached on Sunday, October 23, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions, martyrs. Much like the martyrs of the church, as Jesus says, "to whom much is entrusted, much is expected in return." (Preached on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses a well-known Scripture quote from the readings (regarding Caesar, let's say) to make a point about saying which side we stand on. (Preached on Sunday, October 16, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may think that we have secrets, or can do things in secret - God knows all of it. But, as Father Dave explains, this is a good thing. (Preached on Friday, October 14, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Although you may think you are a good Catholic (and maybe even a better Catholic than others) - we all need to confess our sins, as we all have them. (Preached on Friday, October 7, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jonah's anger at God shouldn't be suppressed or ignored, but should be looked at deeply for its significance on our faith lives. (Preached on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church. Father Dave uses a very interesting tale to make a point today about feeding ourselves with the positive things in life in order to have that nurture us. (Preached on Saturday, October 1, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church (and Father Dave's birthday!). In our own little ways of being faithful, we are also translators of the faith for others, just like St. Jerome. (Preached on Friday, September 30, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Feast of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, archangels.On this feast day of the archangels, we are reminded of all those who have come before us who gave glory to God, and shared that glory with us. (Preached on Thursday, September 29, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)