Father Dave Preaches
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MONDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT. Father Dave asks us to recall a time when we wrongly blamed someone for a mistake. He reminds us to look in the mirror this Lent and allow God to heal our own brokenness. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 03-06-23
WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT. Father Dave recounts Jonah’s story in today’s readings, and how God asked him to convert those he hated. We are also challenged to pray for our enemies and imitate Christ this Lent. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 03-01-23
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave discusses the Sermon on the Mount and how challenging it was to those in Jesus’ time. We are called to go beyond what’s merely required in our faith in order to bring about the kingdom of God. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, LOS ANGELES, CA ON 02-12-23
MEMORIAL OF SAINT PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS. Father Dave reflects on how God wants his creation to be whole. He invites us to reflect on those who are in need of healing and how we can bring them closer to God. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 02-06-23
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave relates today’s readings to a favorite recipe of his goddaughter’s family. As we are called to be salt of the Earth, Father Dave reminds us that we must bring this light of Christ beyond the church walls. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 02-05-23
FRIDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. On the Feast of St. Blaise, Father Dave notes the theme of hospitality woven throughout the readings. We are called to give of ourselves and focus on others to show God’s love. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 02-03-23
MONDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave recounts the gruesome stories in today’s readings, and how God has something better in store for us. He explains that while we’d like to stay close to God, such as on a retreat, it’s important to also go out and spread the Gospel to those who need to hear it. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 01-30-23
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave describes his recent physical, and how it’s common to focus on your health once something is wrong. He relates this to the Beatitudes we hear today, and how we are to invite God into the weakest parts of ourselves. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 01-29-23
FEAST OF THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL. Father Dave reflects on the uniqueness of this feast day, and what we can learn from those who convert to Catholicism. We all participate in this same mission St. Paul of bringing people closer to God and the Church. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 01-25-23
The Baptism of the Lord. Father Dave reflects on Jesus’ baptism in today’s readings, and what we can learn from John the Baptist. We share in the grace of Christ’s baptism and have a responsibility to answer God’s call. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 01-09-23
MEMORIAL OF ST. CECILIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR. On the feast day that celebrates the patron saint of musicians, Father Dave relates these readings to St. Cecilia’s commitment to her faith. He challenges us to keep a song in our hearts, even throughout the darkness in our world. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 11-22-22
TUESDAY OF THE THIRTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave reflects on their pilgrimage group’s blessings, as well as humanity’s flawed transactional view of God’s love. We are not entitled to salvation, but can only receive through the free grace of God. PREACHED AT SANTUARIO DEL CROCIFISSO, NEMI, ITALY ON 11-08-22
MONDAY OF THE THIRTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. While on pilgrimage in Italy, Father Dave reflects on their recent experience seeing the Pope. He challenges the pilgrims and all of us to capture that feeling and not take our gift of faith for granted. PREACHED IN CHOIR CHAPEL, ST. PETER’S BASILICA, VATICAN CITY ON 11-07-22
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave recalls a radio show question about the phrase “Lord, I’m not worthy” that we say during Mass. We are not worthy of God’s love, but only he can heal us. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 10-30-22
FEAST OF SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES. Father Dave reflects on Paul’s message to the Ephesians about how we belong to the household of God. Our close relationship with the Lord comes with responsibilities as members of God’s house. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 10-28-22
While on pilgrimage to France in 2019, Father Dave preached on All Saints’ Day about what the Church teaches about these holy men and women that we celebrate today.
MEMORIAL OF SAINTS JOHN DE BRÉBEUF AND ISAAC JOGUES, PRIESTS, AND COMPANIONS. Father Dave reflects on today’s readings where Peter asks Jesus about “us” and “them.” Father Dave discusses the martyrs we celebrate in today’s feast, and how we also are called to look past divisions to spread the word of God. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 10-19-22
WEDNESDAY OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave explains a conflict in today’s readings about who we are called to serve. He reminds us that we are not meant to do everything, but we are called to let God speak through us to those in our immediate circles. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 10-5-22
MEMORIAL OF ST. JEROME. Father Dave reflects on the praise he is receiving today on his birthday, and how today’s readings offer some humility. God reminds us that it’s not all about “me,” and that we are to be a gift to others in the world. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 09-30-22
MONDAY OF THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave reflects on the image of light when it comes to evangelization in today’s readings, and notes how some wish to keep their faith to themselves. He explains that our light will be extinguished if it is not shared, just like the flame of a candle. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 09-19-22
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave challenges us to apply our problem-solving and time-management skills to our faith lives. He reminds us that we are to find the time, energy and effort for what God desires. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 09-18-22
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS. Father Dave explains how Jesus transforms the cross from an image of death into new life. He reminds us that in the Paschal Mystery, our darkest moments can be reborn with God. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 09-14-22
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave notes that while the Catholic Church has a lot of rules, our readings today show that God isn’t afraid to break protocol to show us his mercy. God will diligently search for us, and then we are to lead others who are lost back to him. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 09-11-22
FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. Father Dave expresses concern about the declining birth rate in many parts of the world. On today’s feast, we are reminded to have hope that any child could change the world. God works through the weakest and most vulnerable of us to bring about the kingdom. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 09-08-22
TUESDAY OF THE TWENTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave recounts how he lost his reader sunglasses while on a recent trip, and it was hard to see certain things. He connects this to how the Holy Spirit allows us to view our world differently. However, just like putting on glasses, we have to choose to put on the Holy Spirit and see with the eyes of God. PREACHED AT ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEW YORK CITY ON 08-30-22
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave preaches on the themes of humility, and shares how he struggles with this virtue. He gives examples from St. Teresa of Calcutta on how we can practice having a meek and humble heart. When we are more focused on others, we can become more like God. PREACHED AT ST. MARY’S OF THE LAKE CHURCH IN LAKE GEORGE, NEW YORK ON 08-28-22
VIGIL OF TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Father Dave preaches from a traditionally Lutheran church, and describes some commonalities in how both Christian faiths honor the Word of God. He reminds us that we are to be set on fire by the Gospel, as the Scriptures tell us today. He also explains the devotion to Mary, Untier of Knots, and challenges us to set the world ablaze and undo knots for others. PREACHED AT SAINT ANNE CHURCH, AUGSBURG, GERMANY ON 08-13-22
