Father Dave Preaches

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)

Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter. It might feel better momentarily to receive, but as Jesus reminds us, it is more blessed to give. (Preached on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr. Instead of ignoring or avoiding those that call themselves spiritual and not religious, we should strive to connect and inform these seekers. (Preached on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Sixth Sunday of Easter. The reason we have hope is that Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. (Preached on Sunday, May 29, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Fifth Sunday of Easter. Indeed, as Peter said, we must be "living stones" with which to build our church. (Preached on Sunday, May 22, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Fourth Sunday of Easter. Will the Earth end on May 21st? Probably not, but at the bare minimum, at least these believers are living with a boldness to spread the urgency of a relationship with God. (Preached on Sunday, May 15, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Friday of the Third Week of Easter. Father Dave echoes the responsorial psalm today: go out to all the world and share the good news. (Preached on Friday, May 13, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Third Week of Easter. How urgent is your faith? You may have seen that some people believe that Saturday, May 21st is Judgment Day. This may or may not be true, but at bare minimum, at least it gives them an urgency to their faith lives. (Preached on Thursday, May 12, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Saturday of the Second Week of Easter. What's it gonna take for you to recognize Jesus walking along with you? (Preached on Saturday, May 7, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Friday of the Second Week of Easter. Father Dave (complete with post-dentist lazy lip!) explains how, even in our hardest moments, that "this is of God." (Preached on Friday, May 6, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. As we look at the readings about the early church, we may feel even jealous of how simple it may have been then. But yet still, we must be inspired and indeed "obey God rather than man." (Preached on Thursday, May 5, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter. Father Dave delves into the Scripture passage often coined the "micro-Gospel": John 3:17. (Preached on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Wednesday in the Octave of Easter. Father Dave elaborates on the meaning and uniquely Catholic significance of the breaking of the bread by Jesus. (Preached on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Easter Sunday: Solemnity of the Resurrection of The Lord. Emptiness is not something we typically rejoice about; but in the Easter season we are in a position of doing just that. (Preached on Sunday, April 24, 2011, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 59th St. and Columbus Ave., New York City)

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Just because we don't hear from God every single time we speak to Him doesn't mean He didn't hear us. (Preached on Friday, April 15, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent. The story of Abraham shows us that it is not when we are confident and prideful when we are able to hear God speak to us, but rather when we are humble. (Preached on Thursday, April 14, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New York City)

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. As Saint Francis of Assisi said: "Preach always; use words when necessary." We should strive to show our faith and love through our actions. (Preached on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, Blessed Kateri Parish, Sparta, New Jersey)

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent. WE sometimes tend to think we are burdened with too much hardships and we are given nothing from the Lord, but we must remember to cherish how blessed we are and all the good things we are given from God. (Preached on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Blessed Kateri Parish, Sparta, New Jersey)

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent.Do you ever find yourself making excuses to people? To God? Well, you're not alone (Preached on Monday, April 4, 2011, Blessed Kateri Parish, Sparta, New Jersey)