Father Dave Preaches

Monday of Holy Week. Father Dave explores the story of Lazarus and his relationship to Jesus, and he can serve as an example to follow.(Preached on Monday, March 29, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Father Dave reminds us that as we enter Holy Week, we should be humble enough to recognize our weaknesses, but still strive stay strong and to remain faithful.(Preached on Sunday, March 28, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Fourth Sunday of Lent. Father Dave gives a special homily from St. Paul the Apostle Church in Westwood, California where he delves into the infamous readings trypically known as the story of the Prodigal Son. (Preached on Sunday, March 14th, 2010, 5pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, Westwood, California)

Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. It might be a tough order, but God asks for just two things here: to unite with Him, and to be obedient to Him. (Preached on Thursday, March 11, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. During Lent, in a time when we strengthen our relationship with God, perhaps we should take a page from Psalms, and one that Jesus used as well, and say "into your hands Lord I commend my spirit." (Preached on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent. Father Dave highlights an important part of the readings where we are give a beautiful analogy of what God wants to do with us, and how he wants to forgive us.(Preached on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

Monday of the Second Week of Lent. Father Dave reminds us to not only think of ourselves during Lent, but as we take in good things, we also give out with our generosity as well. (Preached on Monday, March 1, 2010, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

Second Sunday of Lent. Father Dave, preaching during a mission in California, reminds us that our lives will not, and should not, be all about the "mountain-top experiences" that Peter wanted to hold onto forever. Let us strive to not only recognize the happy days, but also take into our lives moments of sacrifice in our journey to God. (Preached on Sunday, February 28, 2010, 9:00am, Nativity Church, Rancho Santa Fe, CA.)

First Sunday of Lent. What is the difference between each one of us and Jesus? Our initial reaction, of course, would most likely be "Well, a lot of things!" But we should try to make that gap between us and Jesus less and less of a divide with each and every day. (Preached on Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday After Ash Wednesday. Use this special time of Lent to practice the sometimes difficult challenge of putting others before yourself. (Preached on Friday, February 19, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday After Ash Wednesday. As Lent begins, let us choose life and blessings intead of me, me, me all the time. (Preached on Thursday, February 18, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Ordinary Time. Father Dave helps us realize that yes, it is better to put God in the spot where we would normally do something perhaps not so productive. (Preached on Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains why indeed the tangible aspects of our sacraments are so important. (Preached on Friday, February 12, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although it might not always seem like it, we all have our own particular calling to serve Jesus and to be part of our faith community. (Preached on Sunday, February 7, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Memorial of Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr. You might not think of yourself as a hero from day to day, but indeed we are all called to be saints and spiritual heros. (Preached on Friday, February 5, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that the church is more than just our own individual relationship woth God; it is about the community as well, and all of our relationships with each other. (Preached on Thursday, February 4, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. How many of us have drawn a line and said,"You are not in my group" and judged that other person, not including them in your fullest love? As difficult as that may be to avoid, we need to strive to emulate God's all-encompassing love for all. (Preached on Sunday, January 31st, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the Third Week of Ordinary Time. We should strive to realize that there will be sins ahead of us, and we can be aware of it, so as to avoid them and truly walk in the footsteps of Christ. (Preached on Friday, January 29th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church. We should rest assured that God will not deceive us, and he will answer our prayers, even if they might not be exactly what we had been thinking of planning. (Preached on Thursday, January 28th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Saturday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. The readings today remind us of the beginning of what we now know as the mass, the source of our faith and lives. (Preached on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010, 11:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)