Father Dave Preaches

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. What does Jesus really mean by take my body and blood? What does it mean to take indeed take it? (Preached on Sunday, June 26, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. As part of the Sermon of the Mount, we hear from Jesus today that we are called to not just speak of our faith, but to act according to it. (Preached on Thursday, June 23, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus flips an ordinary image to make the point that we can just write people off, assuming if they are once bad, they will never be good. There is always a chance for growth and conversion. (Preached on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As good as we've tried with metaphors and images to try to explain and understand the Holy Trinity, we must strive to not let our brains get in the way of our hearts. We need to embrace and experience the beautiful mystery instead of trying to break it down. (Preached on Sunday, June 19, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. father Dave elucidates on the context, meaning and significance of the Scripture quotation from Jesus: "where your treasure is, so where your heart will be." (Preached on Friday, June 17, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time.We need to remind ourselves to stay humble in our true living for others. (Preached on Thursday, June 16, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. It might seem easy to love those love us back, but what Jesus calls us to do is to love and care for those who don't love us back. (Preached on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, priest and doctor of the Church. Father Dave connects the feast day of St. Anthony and yesterday's feast day of Pentecost. (Preached on Monday, June 13, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Pentecost Sunday - Mass During the Day. Father Dave uses the analogy of the old toy Mr. Potato Head to help shed light on the Holy Spirit mystery in Pentecost, and of our faith as a whole. (Preached on Sunday, June 12, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter. When Jesus says "I wish you were where I am" it may seem harsh and mysterious, but that is part of the glorious Paschal mystery. (Preached on Thursday, June 9, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)