Father Dave Preaches

Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Father Dave makes an intriguing point about the results of investigating how we spend the hours of our days. (Preached on Thursday, January 24, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains that the Wedding of Cana means much more than a cool wedding miracle story. (Preached on Sunday, January 20, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday after Epiphany. Father Dave preaches upon unrequited love. Perhaps you have experienced this? Is it possible that God does? (Preached on Thursday, January 10, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas. Father Dave reflects on our year and our faith. (Preached on New Year's Eve, Monday, December 31, 2012, 5:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Father Dave reminds that we ALL have holy and sacred families, lest we forget. (Preached on Sunday, December 30, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Feast of Saint Stephen, first martyr. Father Dave inspires us to act like the saints, as impossible is that may seem. (Preached on Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas).Two different people asked Father Dave: "don't you think we should cancel Christmas this year?" Father Dave responds, but maybe not in the way that you would think. (Preached on Christmas, Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Friday of the Third Week of Advent. Even though we are in disbelief sometimes, God comes to us. (Preached on Friday, December 21, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave urges you to, like Samson's mother, look for the signs of God's grace, presence, and love. (Preached on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr.Although the readings may mention a similar sentiment, you are of course, not a worm. And shouldn't treat anyone like one either! (Preached on Thursday, December 13, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Second Sunday of Advent. Father Dave uses an influential website to make a point about Heaven, helping us remember that indeed, it gets better. (Preached on Sunday, December 9, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Thursday of the First Week of Advent. Father Dave reflects upon Hurricane Sandy through the lens of today's readings. (Preached on Thursday, December 6, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

The Solemnity of Christ the King. Jesus was not necessarily the Messiah that was expected, but He was the savior we needed. (Preached on Sunday, November 25, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave breaks down what it may mean to say "honor thy throne". There is even a David Bowie reference! (Preached on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Saturday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Do you ever feel like you are far from Heaven? DO you ever feel like God is not listening, or He can't ever hear you at all? Father Dave tries to reassure us that He certainly is listening. (Preached on Saturday, November 3, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed  (All Souls). Father Dave explains why Catholics pray for and to those who have passed before us. (Preached on Friday, November 2, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Solemnity of All Saints. Father Dave asks us: who are the saints? Are we saints? Are THEY saints? (Preached on Thursday, November 1, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave urges us, as Jesus does, to examine our "inner life". (Preached on Thursday, October 25, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave makes an interesting relationship between checking your bags at an airport and the ever-intriguing readings today about the camel and the needle-hole. (Preached on Sunday, October 14, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses VeggieTales and other references to make points about the spirit being outside and inside "the tent" in the readings. (Preached on Sunday, September 30, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)