Podcasts by Father Dave Preaches
Homilies preached by Father Dave Dwyer, CSP. Father Dave is a Catholic priest, member of the Paulist Fathers, and Executive Director of Busted Halo Ministries. He is also host of the popular show, “The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer” on The Catholic Channel, SiriusXM, channel 129. He most often preaches at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City.
Further podcasts by Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP
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Painting With No King from 2023-12-01T20:41
Not Everyone Gets a Gala from 2023-12-01T20:38
Some Things You Can't Share from 2023-12-01T20:34
Wow Moments from 2023-12-01T20:30
Your Friends Make Known Your Kingdom from 2023-12-01T20:25
Invite Everyone to the Table from 2023-12-01T20:21
Take Nothing for the Journey from 2023-12-01T20:08
Helping Our Neighbors from 2023-12-01T19:21
Sharing More Than the Gospel from 2023-09-06T19:43
Pop Quiz From Jesus from 2023-09-06T19:38
Mary Went in Haste from 2023-09-06T19:34
We Need St. Dominic Today from 2023-09-06T19:30
Moses: Model of Intercession from 2023-09-06T19:27
How Quickly We Forget from 2023-09-06T19:23
Hidden Treasures, Hidden Gifts from 2023-09-06T19:18
Avoiding Change Because it's Easier from 2023-09-06T19:11
God Knows When to Weed from 2023-09-06T19:03
The Divine Choice to Forgive from 2023-09-06T19:00
Remember the Marvels the Lord Has Done from 2023-09-06T18:55
From Disciples to Apostles from 2023-09-06T18:50
Ora et Labora from 2023-09-06T18:43
Truly, the Lord is in This Spot from 2023-09-06T18:38
Give Us Rest on Pilgrimage from 2023-09-06T18:31
Abraham's Comfort Zone from 2023-07-10T18:02
Don't Shoot the Messenger from 2023-07-10T18:00
Don't Be Stingy from 2023-07-10T17:50
Now is the Acceptable Time from 2023-07-10T17:47
God's Special Possession from 2023-07-10T17:45
Saying Yes from 2023-07-10T17:40
Corpus Christi: What Is This? from 2023-06-15T11:00
Don't Take the Trinity For Granted from 2023-06-13T15:43
Can't Pick and Choose from 2023-06-13T15:29
Pentecost: Feast of Unity from 2023-06-12T20:05
Pray For Illinois from 2023-06-12T20:02
Now I Gotta Do Something New? from 2023-06-12T19:55
Mistake Us For Gods? from 2023-05-17T12:35
Living Stones of Destiny from 2023-05-17T12:33
Hand on the Faith from 2023-05-17T12:32
Who Am I to Hinder God? from 2023-05-17T12:30
Abundant Life for All from 2023-05-17T12:28
Face of an Angel from 2023-05-17T12:25
The Went Back to Work from 2023-05-16T21:43
God Grasps You By The Hand from 2023-05-16T21:40
Resurrect Your Faith from 2023-04-03T20:53
Christian Friendship from 2023-04-03T20:51
Peter's Journey from 2023-04-03T20:47
Be Like Shepherds from 2023-04-03T20:44
Sharing Our Suffering from 2023-04-03T20:41
Two Words: Yes and Here from 2023-04-03T20:39
Embrace God's Healing from 2023-04-03T20:36
He Will Open Your Eyes from 2023-04-03T20:34
Is the Lord in Our Midst or Not? from 2023-04-03T20:31
How Am I Like Them? from 2023-04-03T20:29
Placing the Blame from 2023-03-14T19:33
Jonah's Enemies from 2023-03-14T19:31
Nice Sermon, Father from 2023-03-14T19:29
God Wants Us Whole from 2023-03-14T19:25
The Guac (And the World) Needs More Salt from 2023-03-14T19:22
Good and Bad Hospitality from 2023-03-14T19:14
God Has Something Better For Us from 2023-02-07T13:37
In The Green Zone from 2023-02-07T13:26
Conversion Not Just of Paul from 2023-02-07T13:19
John Allowed It To Happen from 2023-02-07T13:15
A Song In Our Hearts from 2022-11-30T20:40
We Don't Deserve It from 2022-11-30T20:38
People Who Long To See God's Face from 2022-11-30T20:35
Lord I'm Not Worthy from 2022-11-30T20:32
Household of God from 2022-11-30T20:29
All Saints' Day Lesson from 2022-11-01T02:56
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 toda...
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They Are Us from 2022-10-26T03:12
Sealed By God from 2022-10-25T16:14
Not All Called To Be Peter and Paul from 2022-10-12T19:59
Be A Gift To Them from 2022-10-12T19:54
How to Extinguish a Candle from 2022-10-03T19:24
Ask a Busy Person from 2022-10-03T19:17
Exalt Your Cross from 2022-10-03T19:10
A God Who Breaks the Rules from 2022-10-03T18:50
More Births Like Mary's from 2022-10-03T18:40
Glasses to Scrutinize from 2022-09-09T16:37:30
Tips For Humility from 2022-09-09T16:35:20
Leave Something Behind from 2022-09-09T16:33:55
Mary's Call from 2022-09-09T16:32:07
Mary, Untier of Knots from 2022-09-09T16:30:01
Do Not Forget the Works of the Lord from 2022-09-07T21:20:05
Molding Clay Into Something Beautiful from 2022-08-10T18:16:18
Holding God's Treasures from 2022-08-01T19:54:49
Praying For Our Needs from 2022-08-01T19:53:46
God's Not Asking from 2022-07-26T00:48:44
Martha's Attentiveness from 2022-07-26T00:45:11
Be More Dramatic in Our Faith from 2022-07-26T00:41:11
Saints Peter and Paul from 2022-07-05T19:41:08
Let Freedom Ring from 2022-06-28T19:30:32
Let the Word Convict Us from 2022-06-27T11:34:51
Be a Eucharistic People from 2022-06-27T02:30:32
Wednesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on how news stories can stir passionate change in us, and connects this to those in the Old Testament who we...
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Father Dave: Thoughts and Prayers are not Enough from 2022-06-02T16:45:22
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Courage of a Convert from 2022-05-10T18:25:48
Accomplish the Works of God from 2022-05-10T18:23:47
Do You Love Me? Serve My Flock from 2022-05-10T18:21:05
How Much Do You Love Me, God? from 2022-05-10T18:17:03
He is Risen from 2022-05-10T18:14:46
Suffering&Healing from 2022-05-10T18:03:16
Zacchaeus: A Model for Us from 2022-05-10T18:00:27
Bread of Life from 2022-05-10T17:56:26
Annunciation Yes from 2022-05-10T17:54:18
An Attitude of Change from 2022-05-10T17:49:27
Awareness of Our Sin from 2022-05-08T14:00:19
Pray and Work from 2022-05-08T13:50:10
Why Are You Here? from 2022-05-08T13:26:32
It Starts With Us from 2022-05-08T13:23:29
Extra Credit from 2022-05-08T13:18:16
Blessed Are You from 2022-03-15T19:49:13
No to Some Things from 2022-03-09T23:40:18
Jesus is Healing from 2022-03-09T23:36:59
Who Do You Think You Are? from 2022-03-09T23:33:35
It Might Catch Fire from 2022-03-09T23:27:28
A Unifying Saint from 2022-02-28T17:42:16
Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales. Father Dave discusses today...
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Hope in the Lord from 2022-02-28T17:40:27
Juan Diego: The Least Likely from 2022-01-11T14:19:29
I Can't Wait from 2022-01-11T14:09:44
People Who Risked It All from 2022-01-11T14:04:56
Your 15 Rupees from 2021-11-22T13:49:40
Not A Green Pass from 2021-11-16T14:45:22
It's All About God from 2021-11-16T14:41:52
Like a Gerbil in a Wheel from 2021-11-04T22:33:09
Put That in the Vocation Video from 2021-11-02T15:44:21
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Do We Want the Best for Others? from 2021-10-13T22:31:49
Playing a Part from 2021-10-12T18:54:30
Expect the Unexpected from 2021-09-27T19:39:02
Yeti Coolers With Food for the Journey from 2021-09-23T21:28:58
Don't Give Up So Easily from 2021-09-21T14:09:46
Speak to God Face-to-Face from 2021-09-20T13:39:07
Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. Fath...
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It's Always Been Worth It from 2021-09-20T13:36:10
Stillness Lets Us Be Close from 2021-09-16T13:11:12
Why Does God Need Us? from 2021-09-16T13:08:17
Joseph Made Them Share from 2021-09-16T12:59:44
Don't Beg Jesus to Go Away from 2021-07-22T23:24:20
Darkness Before Covenant from 2021-07-22T23:20:53
I Won't Fix It But I'll Be There from 2021-07-01T13:34:58
Let's Be Patient With One Another from 2021-07-01T13:31:04
Say Yes With Your Heart from 2021-06-10T12:26:25
Feast of Corpus Christi. In a special homily, Father Dave reflects on the
God Says You Are Good from 2021-06-03T15:28:13
Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave points out that in the book of Genesis everything God created was good, and God recognized this. He points out that even t...
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Change Your Password Frequently from 2021-06-03T15:22:56
Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr. Fr. Dave discusses today's reading in which Samuel responds to the Lord's call. He points out that just as systems that require us to c...
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Get Your Jesus Vaccine from 2021-06-03T15:17:05
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave preaches on today's reading from the book of Job in which he suffers immensely. He points out that many of us can relate to this readi...
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Test Those Voices from 2021-06-03T15:12:57
Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Father Dave reflects on today's reading from the letter of John in which he tells us to test the words of prophets. He encourages us to be...
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Epiphany Solar Power from 2021-06-03T15:08:11
The Epiphany of the Lord. Father Dave reflects on the difficulties brought by 2020. He points out that while new year brings hope difficulties will still arise and it is importa...
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I Am the Lord Your God from 2021-01-21T21:41:55
Who Is in Charge Here? from 2021-01-21T21:37:01
She Who Prays At All Times from 2021-01-06T19:05:09
Calculate the Cost from 2021-01-04T16:03:21
Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop. Father Dave discusses the cost that comes with living the Christian life. He points out that we are called to sacrifice, but Jesus pr...
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Jesus Picked Everybody from 2020-12-01T16:51:47
God Made the First Move from 2020-11-18T16:50:02
God's Down Payment to Us from 2020-11-18T16:47:24
You Gotta Live It from 2020-11-18T16:41:28
The Challenge of the 3 J's from 2020-10-20T16:12:56
Inverted Bell Curve from 2020-10-20T16:10:30
Lift Jesus Up from 2020-10-20T16:01:46
This Is Not What I Signed Up For from 2020-10-15T17:15:46
Speak of God as He Speaks of Us from 2020-10-15T17:12:57
Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Father Dave discusses Nathaniel's first encounter with Jesus in which Jesus speaks kind words about his character. Father Dave encourages us t...
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What's Your Indelible Mark? from 2020-09-29T23:21:36
Planting Seeds of Faith from 2020-09-29T22:36:37
Feed People Even When We're Hurting from 2020-08-18T12:43:39
Lamenting With All Due Respect from 2020-08-12T14:04
Are You Sure? from 2020-08-11T15:37:36
A Good Tool for God from 2020-07-21T12:25:54
We Are Not Done Dying from 2020-07-13T15:10:59
Do I Look Like I Care? from 2020-07-13T15:07:34
One God: Do Unto Others from 2020-06-29T14:26:56
Some Are Still Awaiting Fulfillment from 2020-06-19T13:20:02
The Holy Spirit Now More Than Ever from 2020-06-08T16:10:06
No One Can Take Away Your Joy from 2020-06-01T13:29:39
Interpreting Contradictions in Our Faith from 2020-05-29T16:09:19
Everything Goes Through Jesus from 2020-05-15T19:48:08
Don't Miss the End Credits from 2020-04-30T03:11:59
We Can't Go Back to Normal from 2020-04-28T17:15:26
The Samaritan Woman- Pioneer of Social Distancing from 2020-03-19T14:10:52
Father Dave preaches on the Gospel reading in which Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. He relates this to our current experience of social distancing du...
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Why Not Strive for the Impossible? from 2020-03-13T00:22:24
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Bigger Fish To Fry from 2020-03-13T00:21:56
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Don't Hedge Your Bets from 2020-03-13T00:21:18
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You Are Salt, You Are Light from 2020-03-13T00:20:49
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A Long List of Instructions from 2020-03-13T00:20:18
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King David&St. Blaise Enduring Suffering from 2020-03-03T19:42:08
Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses endurance while suffering. He uses the example of Saint Blaise who was martyred and King David who endured much...
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Marianne Cope Went Immediately from 2020-03-03T19:29:22
Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses Saint Marianne Cope and her example.Saint Marianne Cope devoted her life to serving those with leprosy. He po...
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Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice from 2020-03-02T21:11:04
Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's reading in which the Lord tells Samuel that obedience is better than sacrifice. While sacrifice is impo...
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Jesus Got His Calling Late In Life from 2020-03-02T21:02:53
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's Gospel in which Jesus is baptized. He discusses Jesus' response to his calling and how we are called to respond to ...
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Starting Over With Following Him from 2020-03-02T20:52:50
Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains the importance of starting over. Our spiritual lives are constantly evolving and sometimes we lose our motivatio...
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Stick With It, Remain In Me from 2020-03-02T20:39:08
Monday After Epiphany. Father Dave discusses the importance of remaining in Jesus and sticking with our resolutions. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York ...
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Make Straight the Path from 2020-01-10T21:53:50
Will This Be on the Exam? from 2020-01-06T19:43:04
Our Help is in the Name of the Lord from 2019-11-08T21:34:52
All Souls Homily from 2019-11-06T22:07:48
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My Right vs. The Common Good from 2019-10-18T19:22:08
Jonah and Our Lady of the Rosary from 2019-10-14T19:33:54
God is Jealous but Not Envious from 2019-10-08T19:20:21
Lazarus as a Human Sign from 2019-10-07T18:23:20
God Equips Those He Calls from 2019-09-13T17:11:48
In Her Lowliness from 2019-09-06T22:35:25
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Even the Bad News is Good News from 2019-09-06T20:58:37
School of Rocks from 2019-08-27T18:42:55
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Having a Moses Moment from 2019-08-26T19:19:30
Keep Haggling in Prayer from 2019-08-23T18:51:34
The Ties That Bind from 2019-08-23T18:49:07
I Don't Know How to Love Him from 2019-08-23T18:42:11
Martha&Mary Debunked from 2019-08-16T18:24:26
I Will Give You Rest from 2019-08-13T20:29:25
Our Brand Name is The Lord from 2019-08-09T19:08:01
Ten Times Bolder from 2019-07-31T18:31:19
Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave preaches near the tomb of Saint Peter. He explains that certain things, like visiting Saint Peter's tomb, can inspire...
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Succession Plan from 2019-07-31T18:21:13
The Christian Life Is Like a Job from 2019-06-28T17:55:27
Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. In today’s reading from 2 Corinthians, Paul addresses believers by calling them “fellow workers.” Does your Christian life feel lik...
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A Nation Fit for The Lord from 2019-06-28T17:50:58
Love Demands We Not Be Silent from 2019-06-21T19:44:01
How Would the Trinity Take a Selfie? from 2019-06-19T19:58:12
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father Dave steers away from trying to explain the theological concept of a Trinitarian God and instead focuses on the three persons of God b...
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Mary, Mother of the Church from 2019-06-12T18:47:43
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Father Dave explains a brand-new feast day in the Church’s calendar, one that’s only been celebrated once before. Pope...
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Unused Gift Cards Are Like the Holy Spirit from 2019-06-12T18:47:11
Pentecost Sunday. Father Dave begins by asking the congregation how many of them have unused gift cards sitting in a drawer somewhere. He uses this as an analogy for the Holy Sp...
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Paul and Barnabas: We Are Not God from 2019-05-30T19:10:23
Monday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Father Dave takes a closer look at the lessons on humility found in today's readings. He has a special message for priests: They need to be r...
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He Will Fit You for the Work from 2019-05-30T19:08:34
Fifth Sunday of Easter and the first Mass of Father Evan Cummings, CSP. Father Dave explains that all the people of God -- not just those who are ordained -- are called to do th...
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He Commands Eternal Life from 2019-05-28T18:29:35
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter. Father Dave shares that it often feels like the work of the Holy Spirit is a little more clearly seen in the rearview mirror. Thinking ba...
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To Be Known and Loved from 2019-05-28T18:29:02
Fourth Sunday of Easter and Mother's Day. The intimate relationship between a shepherd and his sheep is often used in the Bible to represent how God loves us. Father Dave talks ...
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But What Was It Like for Philip? from 2019-05-24T18:34:55
Believing Is Not Like a Drive-Thru from 2019-05-24T18:31:16
God is Trustworthy, but Do You Trust Him? from 2019-05-13T18:19:48
Passing the Baton from 2019-05-13T18:17:12
Not Recognizing Jesus from 2019-05-10T17:27:26
The Tomb Cannot Contain Christ from 2019-05-06T19:13:54
Come to Our Senses from 2019-04-15T19:51:53
Look God in the Eyes from 2019-04-11T20:42:12
Building Up Our Faith Muscles from 2019-03-18T20:44:44
God Provides the Way Back from 2019-03-12T21:11:27
How Do I Know I Can Trust You? from 2019-03-12T21:08:33
Be Not Over Confident from 2019-03-11T18:10:44
The Spirit Helps My Unbelief from 2019-03-06T22:27:23
Four Ways to Respond to God's Call from 2019-03-04T22:01:27
Covenant' Means 'I Got You' from 2019-02-27T18:53:19
Cain and Abel: Zero Sum Game from 2019-02-25T17:05:57
God Has Foreseen Something Better from 2019-02-19T22:45:45
Longing for Warmth and God from 2019-02-11T14:45:06
Sin Against the Holy Spirit from 2019-02-06T22:45:13
Sailboat Tacking and the Conversion of Saint Paul from 2019-02-04T22:20:18
More With Honey Than Vinegar from 2019-01-31T21:54:01
Undercover Boss 2019 from 2019-01-30T17:24:44
Blue Monday from 2019-01-29T21:43:06
Jesus Didn't Have to, But We Do from 2019-01-28T22:43:41
Epiphany IPO from 2019-01-14T22:53:01
Not Just a Brainstorm Session from 2019-01-10T22:23:17
Stealing Jesus for Christmas from 2019-01-07T22:19:49
What Do You Need to Reverse? from 2018-12-20T22:23:20
Mind Blowing, Practical, and Inspiring from 2018-12-17T17:16:06
Paul's Qualities of a Bishop from 2018-11-19T17:20:29
It's Not About Your Resume from 2018-11-14T21:54:49
All Saints Marathon from 2018-11-06T21:02:03
What Bartimaeus Can Teach US from 2018-11-05T18:22:47
God's Handiwork from 2018-10-30T21:46:50
There's Much More Than That Here from 2018-10-29T16:38:13
The Monkey and the Coconut from 2018-10-29T16:16:59
Stupid and Wicked from 2018-10-24T16:46:40
Guide Us Lord from 2018-10-22T21:47:28
Preach Like Saint Anthony from 2018-10-19T21:30:57
Make God Great Again from 2018-10-17T16:36:41
Bring the Word of God With You from 2018-10-15T16:50:43
Wednesday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the gift of pilgrimage and the burden that comes along with it. He talks about the life of Saint Domin...
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Not Arrogance, but Understanding from 2018-09-17T00:38:52
Speaking is Healing from 2018-09-12T20:51:27
Amazed and Astonished Isn't Enough from 2018-09-10T17:11:28
Mary, Hope in Dark Times from 2018-08-21T21:34:52
Bishops, We Are Looking On from 2018-08-20T16:13:19
God Wants to Write the Law on Our Hearts from 2018-08-14T21:23:03
Twinkie, Not Black Friday from 2018-08-13T16:43:47
Saint Ignatius Course Correction from 2018-08-08T17:19:33
Digging Our Own Cisterns from 2018-08-01T16:10:10
Walking the Way of Saint James from 2018-07-30T16:05:15
God's Not Too Busy for You from 2018-07-23T16:21:28
Stiff Neck Syndrome from 2018-07-02T16:16:47
3 Things About the Lord's Prayer from 2018-07-02T16:05:54
Jezebel or Jesus- You Choose from 2018-06-25T16:14:41
Cell Phone as Mustard Seed from 2018-06-22T19:11:32
There is Nothing from 2018-06-20T16:20:47
Job Description from Jesus from 2018-06-13T19:39:28
Stop Disputing About Words from 2018-06-11T16:59:47
They Worshiped but They Doubted from 2018-05-31T21:27:58
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father Dave thinks back to a report he wrote in the third grade about aerodynamics. Even though he researched how planes work, he admits ...
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Put Me in Coach from 2018-05-18T19:50:12
Make the Second Miracle Happen from 2018-05-16T16:20:04
God Works Outside the Box from 2018-05-07T12:42:24
Checking Your Smartphone for Jesus from 2018-05-04T02:49:22
Look Back to Make Present from 2018-04-30T15:46:03
Can We Just Get Out of God's Way? from 2018-04-26T21:11:21
Withstand the Voice of the Spirit from 2018-04-23T15:58:24
Jesus the Brand? from 2018-04-16T21:34:24
How Did We Miss That? from 2018-04-16T16:06:25
Go Back to Your Galilee from 2018-04-11T21:20:30
The Empty Tomb is More Real from 2018-04-05T21:37:29
Why Not Just Sell It and Feed the Poor? from 2018-04-04T17:42:13
Let's Not Miss the Simple Things from 2018-04-02T03:37:39
Is Salvation Conditional? from 2018-03-05T18:06:39
The Power of the Chair from 2018-02-27T19:41:44
Lent is Not Just Self-Help from 2018-02-26T03:46:11
Adore With Your Time from 2018-02-22T17:17:32
Optimistic Olympians from 2018-02-20T21:59:29
Jesus is the One Who Comes Near Us from 2018-02-19T18:21:26
Avoiding the Potholes from 2018-02-12T01:09:08
Two is for Accountability from 2018-02-06T20:18:09
The Voice You Listen To from 2018-01-31T14:07
Blaspheme the Holy Spirit from 2018-01-26T21:42:48
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Father Dave explains the meaning behind Jesus' words about blaspheming the Holy Spirit as the "unforgivable sin." He d...
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Jonah's Response is More Real from 2018-01-23T20:23:30
Can We Be Happy for Someone Else? from 2018-01-22T03:48:23
We Need Holy Families from 2018-01-11T17:46:29
Through the Eyes of Innocents from 2018-01-04T22:24:41
Feast of the Holy Innocents. In light of today's feast, Father Dave relates Mary and Joseph's fleeing to protect Jesus to the many children currently suffering persecution in ou...
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I Am With You from 2017-12-26T21:46:16
Monday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave explains the name Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." He understands us fully and His coming means that He is with us.
Who Are You from 2017-12-26T21:35:07
Third Sunday of Advent. Father Dave preaches on Gaudete Sunday and poses the question: who are you? Our identity should be rooted in Christ, who is the source of our joy.
What Happens After We See Them from 2017-12-26T21:14:02
Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave relates the story of the Widow's Mite to the importance of giving, and how we may not realize just how much our su...
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Bartimeus: A Model for Christian Life from 2017-12-26T02:41:57
Love Justice from 2017-11-20T21:12:34
Putting the Phone Down and Being Present from 2017-11-20T21:06:07
He Is Right There from 2017-11-14T16:07:29
The Two Inseparable Loves from 2017-11-09T19:46:06
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In today's Gospel reading, Jesus is tested by some people who try to trick him. They ask him what the greatest commandment is, and Jesus respo...
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Obey Your Thirst from 2017-11-09T19:39:41
Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave remembers an old marketing campaign from Sprite that said "obey your thirst." Father Dave says that we don't alw...
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Just Get A New Hard Drive from 2017-10-31T04:26:49
A Split Screen Society from 2017-10-31T04:22:29
Ours Is Not a Dusty Old Faith from 2017-10-26T19:58:48
Great Lengths to Avoid God from 2017-10-16T20:47:51
Mass Is Countercultural from 2017-10-16T20:33:05
The Children of Jerusalem Give Us Hope from 2017-10-08T19:15:23
Billable Hours from 2017-10-08T19:05:26
Hugging the Pole of Unforgiveness from 2017-10-08T18:57:16
Lane Changing and Brother's Keeper from 2017-09-19T04:05:30
Falling in Love with God Again from 2017-09-11T21:29:59
God Keeps Going Out from 2017-09-03T19:48:28
Are We 'Eclipsing' God? from 2017-09-03T19:41:49
Was Jesus a Racist? from 2017-08-22T19:37:07
Crossing the Threshold of Forgiveness from 2017-08-21T17:11:49
Give Cheerfully Like St. Lawrence from 2017-08-21T17:06:22
Make Your Own Mountaintop Experience from 2017-08-15T20:33:59
You Have Eyes, See Me! from 2017-08-09T20:52:34
The Sacred Heart Shows Us How to Love from 2017-08-07T21:17:44
I've Given You a Sign from 2017-08-01T08:00
Let Jesus Carry Your Bags from 2017-08-01T07:00
Be a Wasteful Sower from 2017-07-24T06:03:23
Putting Our Trust in God from 2017-07-17T22:04:59
Sticks and Stones from 2017-06-29T00:18:16
Discern What's Right and Do it from 2017-06-28T19:09:08
Let It Go and Come Together from 2017-06-26T23:37:45
Give It All to God from 2017-06-21T01:30:48
Three Types of Paulist Ministry from 2017-06-16T06:04:29
What's up Is Down from 2017-06-13T06:00:11
The Desire to Learn from 2017-05-21T17:15:26
Believing Without a Sign from God from 2017-05-21T17:12:13
The Breaking of the Bread from 2017-05-18T19:53:58
Belief Equals Obedience from 2017-05-15T01:12:27
Speak More Boldly from 2017-05-09T18:44:52
Mercy Perfects Community from 2017-05-09T05:34:40
How Can I Help You? from 2017-05-03T21:37:19
It's Not News to Us from 2017-05-02T14:03:15
'I Believe': Our Easter Dedication from 2017-04-23T20:22:55
Do You Wish Jesus Was Somebody He's Not? from 2017-04-23T20:16:32
Just Orinary Donkeys from 2017-04-20T07:09:08
Jesus Unique Ability To Temper Justice With Mercy from 2017-04-19T05:17:10
Doing Things on My Own from 2017-04-13T20:54:34
The Water Gets Deeper Farther from the Temple from 2017-04-13T20:41:57
Our Other Senses Are Heightened from 2017-04-13T20:35:20
Faith Is Not Just for Me from 2017-04-04T20:18:57
Trust in Him and Forgive Others from 2017-04-04T20:10:29
Joseph: Righteous and Pastoral from 2017-04-04T20:03:36
Trust in God and Share What You Have from 2017-03-27T03:04:08
Unanswered Call for Help from 2017-03-23T04:08:45
A Lenten Call to Treat Everyone Equally from 2017-03-22T04:17:07
Will You Be Like Adam or Jesus? from 2017-03-13T00:20:56
Choose Life for Lent from 2017-03-13T00:06:10
Campaign of Christian Service from 2017-03-06T22:37:35
Four Ways to Be Like a Child from 2017-03-06T22:31:28
See the Signs from God from 2017-03-01T22:30:54
Vision on the Mount from 2017-02-23T04:05:03
Misogynist, Racist, Bible? from 2017-02-23T03:57:13
Ups and Downs of the Christian Life from 2017-02-13T02:05:34
Salty Toy Story from 2017-02-13T01:58:02
Compassion For Hard Hearts from 2017-02-06T23:11:28
Easier To Live with Disfunction Than to Be Healed from 2017-02-06T22:15:16
Make Me More Poor in Spirit from 2017-02-06T22:11:04
Samuel at the Soup Kitchen from 2017-02-06T22:05:38
Our Weakness Sanctified by Your Power from 2016-12-30T07:19:12
Don't Write Yourself out of the Script from 2016-12-30T07:15:34
Bat Signal: Our Lady of Guadalupe from 2016-12-30T07:10:13
The Connection Between Patience and Joy from 2016-12-21T06:09:01
Advent Isn't Just for Those Who Love Church from 2016-12-15T21:08:43
Reboot for Advent from 2016-12-14T05:47:59
In Heaven, They Recognize Jesus from 2016-12-01T07:14:12
The Kingdom of God is Here from 2016-11-30T15:08:47
A Post-Election Homily from Father Dave from 2016-11-21T21:22:08
Acceptable Loss Ratio from 2016-11-21T06:16:34
Strive to Enter The Kingdom of God from 2016-11-17T07:19:51
Faith is a Gift Meant to Be Shared from 2016-11-15T15:23:48
Today is the Right Day from 2016-11-15T15:16:54
A Humble Attitude in Prayer from 2016-11-11T06:40:24
The Power at Work Within Us from 2016-11-03T07:31:19
Luke, Paul and Us Make Known Your Glory from 2016-11-01T22:34
You Really Need to Work on That from 2016-10-27T06:25:51
God Says, "Trouble Me" from 2016-10-25T07:29:41
Seems Like God Is Messing with Me from 2016-10-20T02:40:38
Can't Afford To Be Complacent from 2016-10-18T05:34:39
A "Goldilocks" Bible Reading? from 2016-10-12T06:35:52
Two Good Reminders from 2016-10-06T02:36:36
Be Clever in Your Spiritual Life from 2016-10-03T04:59:53
Humility is Hard to Wear from 2016-09-28T22:12:20
God Visited His People from 2016-09-28T02:26:26
Who Is the Lost Sheep in Your Life? from 2016-09-22T06:21:47
Valuing What Seems Insignificant from 2016-09-15T06:50:15
"Compromise Elsewhere" from 2016-09-11T16:37:36
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Have you seen the new Boar's Head ad with the slogan "Compromise Elsewhere?" Father Dave considers the striking similarity to Jesus' messag...
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Will People Boast About You? from 2016-09-06T04:00:39
Olympians Don't Take Medals for Granted from 2016-09-01T04:09:48
Keeping a Retreat Feeling All Year Long from 2016-08-25T02:30:43
Do Right, Love Good, Walk Humbly With God from 2016-07-28T04:36
Being/Doing Balance from 2016-07-26T01:19:31
Yearning for Vacation from 2016-07-21T02:13:35
Built Upon Your Faith from 2016-07-13T02:29:34
"Do You Think I Am Like You?" from 2016-07-11T19:39:43
Jesus Is In The Lead Car from 2016-07-07T04:25:33
A Big Difference from 2016-07-04T19:47:18
Stiff Necks and Planks In Our Eyes from 2016-06-26T13:39:51
Diversity Without Division from 2016-06-26T13:34:45
"Double Portion of Your Spirit" from 2016-06-23T02:25:41
Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. We're called to live our lives to the highest degree; so much so that the generations after us should want to emulate our very ac...
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Just the Minimum from 2016-06-20T20:45:28
Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. It can be easy to settle for the bare minimum in our lives; whether that's at work, school or in our relationships with God. But, Je...
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The Beatitudes: "I Have A Dream" from 2016-06-16T06:21:51
The Greatest or The Least from 2016-06-13T01:58:37
Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing from 2016-06-07T21:12:12
Thursday in the Ninth Week of Ordinary Time. Sometimes we get bogged down so much in the details that we lose focus on what we originally set out to do. It is important to take ...
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Sharing Joy Is Hard Work from 2016-06-07T02:51:40
Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In this homily for the nuns in residence, Father Dave tries to speak Spanish and also explains the challenges and benefits of...
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You Are Not "No People" from 2016-06-01T19:34
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Despite our busy schedules, we must make time to remember we are truly God's people. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Churc...
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"Help Our Unbelief" from 2016-05-23T23:33:42
Holy Spirit Sends Us Out and Draws Us Together from 2016-05-19T02:47:03
Support Jesus' Causes from 2016-05-17T02:47:12
Father Dave makes a discovery when seeing the readings anew today: Jesus had a cause. We might think of that differently today, but He had an agenda of what he would like the wo...
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Trouble in the World from 2016-05-11T02:43:40
Do you ever find it difficult to be Catholic? It's not always easy living out the tenets of the Catholic life, especially in today's troubled world. Luckily for us we have the ...
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Ascension Hope from 2016-05-09T04:24:39
Delight and Protection from 2016-05-04T21:16:22
Whenever we're feeling down about ourselves or the state of the world, it's important to remember that God delights in us - just as we delight in His unwavering love and protect...
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Let's Not Hold Others To A Higher Standard from 2016-05-03T02:32:57
You Are The Primary Source from 2016-04-28T02:36:03
Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist. Saint Mark and the other Gospel writers were some of the first people to witness and encounter the word of Jesus. Just like them, we are all cal...
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You Are Witnessess To These Things from 2016-04-20T05:41:48
Fearful and Overjoyed from 2016-04-18T20:41:18
See Emptiness But Still Believe from 2016-04-13T20:11:55
Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord. Believing without seeing is one of the hardest things asked of us as Christians, yet our belief in the Resurrection is the cornersto...
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Why Are We Surprised? from 2016-04-05T04:49:57
Monday of Holy Week. In times of suffering, do you ever wonder, "Why me?" Why are we surprised that we suffer? Everybody experiences suffering, but through all of our suffering,...
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St. Patrick and Selfies from 2016-04-05T04:18:07
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Obsessed with taking that perfect selfie? We all like to look good in the eyes of our friends and followers on social media. But, like St. Pa...
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Marathoners Perseverence from 2016-04-05T04:08:53
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent. If you've ever run a marathon, you know the last miles of the race can be the toughest to get through. Lent is like a marathon in many ways, a...
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Come To Your Senses from 2016-03-28T21:26:36
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Have you ever blown off or intentionally forget something because it was convenient and easy for you to do? Have you ever been tempted to give up on something because it ...
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Awe and Desperation from 2016-03-23T21:39:16
Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever been in awe of the power and presence of God in your life? Or have you been so desperate just to have God in your life t...
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Wallet,Keys,Phone from 2016-03-23T02:36:21
Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Ever leave home without your phone, wallet or keys? Jesus asks his disciples and us today to do just that and leave behind our "stu...
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God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines from 2016-03-17T02:39:11
Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever had the feeling in life that even when things seem to be going down the wrong path that God is actually present and tak...
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Hardness Of Our New York Hearts from 2016-03-11T04:50:32
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. Do you have a hardened heart for the Lord? Or do you have a warm soft heart for the Lord? Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 03-03-16....
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God Has Our Back from 2016-03-08T23:41:10
Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. Have you ever felt like somebody else had something against you? Or that someone was out to get you? Well, you’re not alone. This happened to people in the ...
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Tend the Flock Willingly and Eagerly from 2016-02-26T17:47:24
Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. Jesus very pointedly asks his disciples, "who do you SAY that I am." Do we ever say the name of Jesus? In one of St. Peter's first writings, ... Listen
Enemies of the Cross of Christ from 2016-02-25T00:34:18
Second Sunday of Lent. Even we can be "enemies" of the Cross of Christ if we prefer to skip over the sacrifice and cut right to the Hollywood ending.Listen
The Via Media from 2016-02-19T05:30:35
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas. While there is much polarization in the world today, St. Thomas points to the "middle way," or Via Media. Preached at St... Listen
Keep Stirring It from 2016-02-19T04:54:45
Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus. Fr. Dave tells us that he likes risotto--and links it to the action of Holy Spirit! Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New Y... Listen
Underdressed For The Party from 2016-02-17T03:48:36
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You know how when you show up to a party and you're not dressed as well as other people? This may tell us a bit about our spiritual lives. Preache...
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Proclaim Jesus Because of Your Baptism, Not His from 2016-02-12T17:35:14
Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord. Sometimes we wonder why Jesus needed to be baptized by John in the Jordan. Fr. Dave says that misses the point of this feast. Prea...
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Be The Light from 2015-12-29T17:00
The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas. You are called to be the light. Be it! (Preached on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)
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Believe What God Has Promised from 2015-12-21T17:00
Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent. Part of faith is to believe in what God has promised. But what exactly does that all entail? (Preached on Monday, December 21,... Listen
Christmas Comes in Small Packages from 2015-12-20T18:00
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Baby Jesus and indeed the best things of Christmas come in small packages. (Preached on Sunday, December 20, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)
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Be Like Shepherd King from 2015-12-17T17:00
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave and God calls us to be like the shepherd king ourselves. (Preached on Thursday, December 17, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New... Listen
Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God from 2015-12-14T17:00
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church. What does Father Dave mean that our arms to short to box with God? Who would want to do that anyway?? (Preached... Listen
Two Reasons to Rejoice from 2015-12-13T17:00
Third Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, Gaudete Sunday is a time of rejoicing. But what is the other major reason to rejoice? (Preached on Sunday, December 13, 2015, St. Paul the A... Listen
Bearers of Good News from 2015-11-30T17:00
Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle. Are we truly bearers of good news? About the Good News? (Preached on Monday, November 23, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)<... Listen
Be Creative from 2015-11-23T17:00
Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. How does being creative play into our faith life? (Preached on Monday, November 23, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York Ci... Listen
Skip Feast of Christ the King? from 2015-11-22T17:00
The Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Skip the Feast of Christ the King? What could Father Dave possibly mean by that? (Preached on Sunday, November 22, 2015, St. Paul the ... Listen
Accommodation Vs. Isolation from 2015-11-16T17:00
Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. What does it mean to be accommodating? How does that differ from true isolation? Even of perhaps...yourself? (Preached on Monday, N... Listen
Wisdom In Unity from 2015-11-12T17:00
Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr. Is there wisdom in unity? There is! Father Dave explains. (Preached on Thursday, November 12, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New Y... Listen
Zeal For Your House from 2015-11-09T17:00
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. What does the term "zeal for your house" mean? What does it mean...for you? (Preached on Monday, November 9, 2015, St. Paul ... Listen
Look At It Jesus' Way from 2015-10-26T16:00
Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks us to try and look at things the way Jesus did. (Preached on Monday, October 26, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, N... Listen
Bartimaeus at the Synod? from 2015-10-25T16:00
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What would happen if Bartimaeus was at the synod? (Preached on Sunday, October 25, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)
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Doesn't Apply To Us? from 2015-10-21T23:00
Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. This is the fourth of four homilies from a mission Father Dave preached in Syracuse, New York. Which, coincidentally is where he went to col... Listen
Today I Will Begin from 2015-08-13T16:00
Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that we always have the option to press our own spiritual resent button and begin anew each and every day with God. ... Listen
Treat Them As You Would A Gentile from 2015-08-12T16:00
Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks us how we truly treat each other. (Preached on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York ... Listen
The Blue Ticket from 2015-08-09T15:00
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses a very intriguing analogy to make a point on the readings for our everyday lives, and our eternal ones. (Preached on Sunday, Aug... Listen
The Remedy from 2015-07-30T17:00
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Are You Aaron or Moses? from 2015-07-27T17:00
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Go Out of Camp to Meet God from 2015-07-23T17:00
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Love and Nourishment from 2015-07-22T16:00
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Scaffolding Homily from 2015-07-16T16:00
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1 Foot Up, 1 Foot Down from 2015-06-29T16:00
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"I Will Make Of You A Great Nation" from 2015-06-22T17:00
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God Is Not Finished Yet from 2015-06-14T22:00
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Be Open To Other Answers from 2015-06-04T17:00
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Father Dave's 15th Anniversary of Ordination: Humility from 2015-05-27T17:00
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Eulogy Virtues from 2015-05-25T16:00
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3 Things About the Holy Spirit from 2015-05-24T22:00
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Are We With Jesus? from 2015-05-21T17:00
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Paul, Led By The Spirit from 2015-05-19T17:00
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Concentric Circles Strategy from 2015-05-14T16:00
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Lydia's Hospitality from 2015-05-11T16:00
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Why He Commands Us from 2015-05-07T17:00
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We Bring About Healing from 2015-05-04T17:00
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Stay Connected To Bear Fruit from 2015-05-03T22:00
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Blessed Are You If You Do It from 2015-04-30T17:00
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Major Turning Point from 2015-04-27T17:00
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Proclaiming Jesus from 2015-04-23T16:00
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Can I Get A Witness? from 2015-04-19T17:00
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Boldness from 2015-04-13T17:00
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Times of Refreshment from 2015-04-09T17:00
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Just Show Up (Easter/Rome) from 2015-04-05T16:00
Easter Sunday, 2015. Father Dave uses his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and specifically his trip to Magdala (where Mary Magdalene is from), to make an important point about our celebratio...
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For Grandparents from 2015-03-11T22:00
We are told to honor our mother and father...but what about our gr...
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Things Forgiveness is Not from 2015-03-10T22:00
What is forgiveness? Well, that is indeed a difficult a question. ...
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Not How I Would Do It from 2015-03-10T16:00
Today we hear about some people in the Bible who saw what God was ...
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Hydrate with the Lord from 2015-03-08T22:00
Are you ever thirsty for God? Father Dave reminds us to hydrate with the Lord. Refresh with our faith. Preached on a mission at St. John the Baptist Church in Okla...
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Heap It Out from 2015-03-02T18:00
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You Did Receive from 2015-02-26T18:00
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Because I Said So from 2015-02-23T18:00
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Today We Choose from 2015-02-19T18:00
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A Far Greater Sacrifice from 2015-02-18T17:00
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"Am I My Brother's Keeper?" from 2015-02-16T18:00
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More Than An Informercial from 2015-02-15T23:00
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Jesus Says Difficult Things from 2015-02-12T18:00
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The Spirit of the Rules from 2015-02-10T18:00
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Terrible AND Approachable? from 2015-02-05T18:00
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This Little Light Of Mine from 2015-02-02T18:00
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Good Questions From The Demon from 2015-02-01T23:00
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Martin Luther King Jr. Like High Priest from 2015-01-19T18:00
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Be Open And Encourage One Another from 2015-01-15T18:00
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Why Did They Follow Him? from 2015-01-12T23:00
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Je Suis Catholic from 2015-01-12T16:14:16
Feast of Baptism of the Lord. Less then a week after the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed employees at "Charlie Hebdo," Fr. Dave invites us to further solidarity with one another--because...
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It's So Simple from 2015-01-08T17:00
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Enticed by the World from 2014-12-30T17:00
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Inside and Outside the Church from 2014-12-29T17:00
The ... Listen
Inscribe Your Life With JMJ from 2014-12-28T23:00
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Looking Forward to Driving from 2014-12-18T17:00
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You Are Full Of Grace from 2014-12-08T17:00
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Advent Time Travel from 2014-12-01T17:00
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Don't Doze Off For Advent from 2014-11-30T17:00
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Follow the Lamb Wherever He Goes from 2014-11-24T17:00
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Serving To Make Peace from 2014-11-20T18:00
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We Long To See God's Face from 2014-11-10T18:00
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You Are the Flowing Water from 2014-11-09T18:00
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The Basics from 2014-10-27T17:00
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Things That Matter To God from 2014-10-20T17:00
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"God Is Not Scared of New Things" from 2014-10-19T21:00
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The Key Word Is Wisdom from 2014-10-16T17:00
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To Be Both Teaching And Welcoming from 2014-10-14T17:00
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Don't Go Back and Forth from 2014-10-09T17:00
Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary ... Listen
Lambs Among The Wolves from 2014-10-02T17:00
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God's Back-Up Plan from 2014-09-28T17:00
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Choose the Psalmist Way from 2014-09-25T17:00
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Do It Now! from 2014-09-21T16:00
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Sins Make Us Better Christians from 2014-09-18T16:00
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Be Proud Of The Cross from 2014-09-14T16:00
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Love Your Enemies...Even on 9/11 from 2014-09-11T17:00
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What Defines You? from 2014-09-09T17:00
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It All Belongs To God from 2014-09-04T17:00
Thursday of the Twenty-second Week ... Listen
If Only We'd Known from 2014-08-28T16:00
Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bish... Listen
You Get The Keys, Too from 2014-08-24T22:00
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I Will Prove My Holiness Through You from 2014-08-21T17:00
Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope.... Listen
I Will Give You What Is Just from 2014-08-20T17:00
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While Others Are Looking On... from 2014-08-14T17:00
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The Good News...Flip-Flopped from 2014-07-31T17:00
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Good For Us, Good For Them from 2014-07-24T17:00
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God Only Needs Three Things from 2014-07-21T17:00
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Yoked To Jesus from 2014-07-17T17:00
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The Bar is Higher For Us from 2014-07-14T17:00
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Two Excuses, Two Popes from 2014-07-13T22:00
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If/Then - Corpus Christi 2014 from 2014-06-22T17:00
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Who Needs Forgiveness? from 2014-06-19T17:00
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Not The Bare Minimum from 2014-06-12T17:00
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Barnabas the Second Fiddle? from 2014-06-11T17:00
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Re-Insurance Salt from 2014-06-10T17:00
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A Pentecost Invitation from 2014-06-08T17:00
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That They May Be One...in 2025? from 2014-06-05T17:00
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We Are Not Alone from 2014-06-02T17:00
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The Limbo After The Ascension from 2014-06-01T17:00
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3 Things We Don't Wanna Do from 2014-05-29T17:00
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Open Your Heart To Pay Attention from 2014-05-26T17:00
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Smiles Everyone! from 2014-05-22T17:00
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Jesus Reveals Himself from 2014-05-19T17:00
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"Show us the Father. That will be enough." from 2014-05-18T22:00
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Accompany Without Discriminating from 2014-05-12T17:00
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Two Simple Holy Week Tasks from 2014-04-14T17:00
Monday of Ho... Listen
Justice and Peace Kiss from 2014-04-07T17:00
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Houston Mission - Wednesday Homily from 2014-04-03T00:00
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Houston Mission - Tuesday Homily from 2014-04-02T00:00
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Houston Mission Monday from 2014-04-01T00:00
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Can't Believe Their Eyes from 2014-03-31T01:00
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The Devil Didn't Make You Do It from 2014-03-06T17:00
Thursday after Ash Wednesday. Don't blame the de... Listen
God Has Your Back from 2014-03-02T18:00
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We Are Blessed from 2014-02-27T18:00
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Screaming for the Beatles from 2014-02-10T18:00
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The Courage To Speak God's Word from 2014-01-30T18:00
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Feast of Ongoing Conversion from 2014-01-26T18:00
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Competition Versus Jealousy from 2014-01-23T18:00
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Sacraments Are Not A Crutch from 2014-01-20T18:00
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Servant or Publicist from 2014-01-19T18:00
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How Could I Not? from 2014-01-17T18:00
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Ordinary Time Reset from 2014-01-13T18:00
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Share In Our Humanity from 2014-01-12T18:00
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Time To Go With The Spirit from 2014-01-09T18:00
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Jesus' Cousin Arrested! from 2014-01-06T17:30
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Let's Be Radiant from 2014-01-05T23:30
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Make Your Family Holy By Forgiving from 2013-12-29T23:00
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The Christmas Airport Welcome from 2013-12-25T18:00
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Advent Like A Surprise Party from 2013-12-18T18:00
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Ya Just Gotta Say It from 2013-12-16T18:00
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Why We Are Joyful from 2013-12-15T18:00
Gaudete Sunday. Father Dave explains why it is we are so joyful on this Gaudete Sunday...besides the obvious reason of course. Listen
Dwelling As Inculturating from 2013-12-12T18:00
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Immaculate Conception 2013 from 2013-12-09T18:00
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Anti-Apartness from 2013-12-08T18:00
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Not Picking Sides from 2013-12-05T18:00
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God Gives Life; We Do His Commands from 2013-11-18T18:00
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If You Don't Work, You Don't Eat from 2013-11-17T18:00
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Right In Front Of Your Face from 2013-11-14T18:00
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Heart, Word, and Deed from 2013-11-10T18:00
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Seek and Save the Lost from 2013-11-07T18:00
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The Little Boy and The Pope from 2013-11-03T13:30
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Ragtag Bunch of Apostles from 2013-10-28T17:00
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St. Paul's Polemics from 2013-10-24T17:00
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Not God's Job Description from 2013-10-21T17:00
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Three Tools for Christian Living from 2013-10-20T17:00
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Auto-Renewal from 2013-10-03T17:00
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Envy vs. Jealousy from 2013-09-30T17:00
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Pursuing Holiness from 2013-09-29T17:00
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Do We Believe In Our Own Light? from 2013-09-23T17:00
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Pope Francis Interview Explained by Father Dave from 2013-09-22T17:00
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Love God More from 2013-09-19T17:00
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God Insists from 2013-08-28T17:00
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Work, Labor, Endure from 2013-08-26T17:00
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Mary's Assumption from 2013-08-15T17:00
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Let's Get The One Percent from 2013-08-13T17:00
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"The Glory of the Lord Filled the Dwelling" from 2013-08-01T17:00
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"I Am" from 2013-07-18T17:00
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Case of the Mondays? from 2013-07-15T17:00
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Who Is My Neighbor? from 2013-07-14T17:00
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Telling God What He Wants To Hear from 2013-06-27T17:00
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Two Lessons from John the Baptist from 2013-06-24T17:00
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Carry Your Cross and Die To Self from 2013-06-23T17:00
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This Is How You Are To Pray from 2013-06-20T17:00
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"Encouragement" from 2013-06-10T17:00
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Jesus Approaches Us from 2013-06-09T17:00
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Two Prayer Tips from 2013-06-06T17:00
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Are You a Martyr or a Tenant? from 2013-06-03T17:00
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Three Parts of God from 2013-05-26T17:00
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Read the Bible in Context from 2013-05-23T17:00
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If I Can from 2013-05-20T17:00
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On Trial For Hope from 2013-05-16T17:00
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Ascension Thursday - Take The Light from 2013-05-09T17:00
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We Testify With The Spirit from 2013-05-06T17:00
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Exceeding Our Expectations from 2013-05-05T17:00
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We Need A Reminder from 2013-04-29T16:30
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"You Can't Outsource Your Faith" from 2013-04-28T16:30
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God Made It Holy from 2013-04-22T16:00
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Odor of the Sheep from 2013-04-21T16:30
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Carry the Baton from 2013-04-15T16:30
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Day Laborers for the Lord from 2013-04-08T16:30
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How Real Is Jesus To You? from 2013-04-04T16:30
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The Lord Made All The Days from 2013-03-31T16:30
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You Are Not Alone, So Evangelize from 2013-03-01T17:30
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Flashlight Batteries from 2013-02-28T17:30
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Celebrity Worship Versus Listening To Jesus from 2013-02-24T17:30
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Holding Fast to God from 2013-02-14T17:30
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We're Glad You're Back from 2013-02-13T17:00
Ash Wednesday. Father Dave uses an analogy from his local gym to explain the importance of people returning to church: we're glad you're back. Listen
Here I Am, Send Me from 2013-02-10T23:00
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains and inspires the idea of letting God send you. (Preached on Sunday, February 10, 2013, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)<... Listen
Monday Mission Mass from Orange Park, Florida from 2013-02-04T17:00
Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave preaches a mission from Orange Park, Florida. (Preached on Monday, February 4, 2013, Orange Park, FL)
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How We Spend Our Days from 2013-01-24T17:00
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 Th... Listen
Wedding Story or Life Lesson? from 2013-01-20T17:00
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 Apo... Listen
Unrequited Love from 2013-01-10T17:00
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. Malach... Listen
Pondering and Blessing from 2012-12-31T22:00
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 Broadw... Listen
Our Holy Families from 2012-12-30T15:00
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... Listen
St. Stephen as Witness from 2012-12-26T17:00
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 Ch... Listen
Cancel Christmas? from 2012-12-25T17:00
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 ... Listen
How Does This Happen? from 2012-12-21T17:00
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 S... Listen
Rejoice at the Sign from 2012-12-19T17:00
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,... Listen
You're Not a Worm from 2012-12-13T17:00
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... Listen
It Gets Better... from 2012-12-09T17:00
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, S... Listen
Spiritual House from 2012-12-06T17:00
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, 49t... Listen
Not What'd You Expect (Christ the King) from 2012-11-25T17:00
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... Listen
Honor Thy Throne from 2012-11-21T17:00
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, Novem... Listen
Not Far From the Kingdom of God from 2012-11-03T16:00
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 t... Listen
All Souls Day 2012 from 2012-11-02T16:00
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, ... Listen
Who Are the Saints? from 2012-11-01T16:00
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, Time... Listen
The Inner Life from 2012-10-25T16:00
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, 49t... Listen
Check Your Bags from 2012-10-14T16:00
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 need... Listen
Spirit From Outside the Tent from 2012-09-30T16:30
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,... Listen
Jesus is Not a Celebrity from 2012-09-27T16:30
Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, priest. Father Dave reminds us that Jesus, although we do try to witness Him all the time, is not a celebrity. (Preached on Thursday, September 27, 2012, 12:1... Listen
Who Is The Lord? from 2012-09-26T16:30
Wednesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. It is important to ask ourselves where indeed have we gotten all that it is that we have. (Preached on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 12:15p... Listen
The Man in the Mirror from 2012-09-23T16:30
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses lyrics from Michael Jackson's song "Man in the Mirror" to make a point about perhaps taking a look at ourselves before judging others. (Pr... Listen
Inadequate Apostles? from 2012-09-20T16:00
Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taeg?n, priest and martyr and Saint Paul Ch?ng Hasang, martyr, and their companions, martyrs. Have you ever noticed that ex-smokers seem to be the most adamant abou... Listen
Clashing Cymbals from 2012-09-19T16:00
Wednesday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. You want to avoid sounding like a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal, only making noise. (Preached on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 12:1... Listen
Are You Afraid of Success? from 2012-09-06T16:00
Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time. You migh not even be aware of it, but have you ever considered that you are scared of your own success? (Preached on Thursday, September 6, ... Listen
The Cross of Christ from 2012-08-31T16:00
Friday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time. Do not let the cross lose its meaning or significance in your life. (Preached on Friday, August 31, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th a... Listen
Speak Well of One Another from 2012-08-30T16:00
Thursday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time. We are reminded once again, to speak well of one another. And do well to each other, too! (Preached on Thursday, August 30, 2012, 12:15pm, St... Listen
Making Choices from 2012-08-26T16:00
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Many parts of our lives, if not all - and including our faith lives - are made up of making certain decisions. (Preached on Sunday, August 26, 2012, 12:15p... Listen
Come and See... from 2012-08-24T16:00
Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle. We are reminded today that we are invited to "come and see" the saving grace of Jesus. And we should extend this invitation for others to "come and see" as ... Listen
Prove My Holiness Through You from 2012-08-23T16:00
St. Rose of Lima. fatehr Dave elucidates some of these readings, some of his very favorite of Ezekiel. (Preached on Thursday, August 23, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, T...
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God Keeps the Covenant from 2012-08-17T16:00
St. Joan of the Cross. Father Dave reminds us that God re-established his covenant with us. (Preached on Friday, August 17, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, ...
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Heaven and Earth Are Filled With Your Glory from 2012-08-13T16:00
Monday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time.It makes a lot of sense to be optimistic when you hear readings such as these today. (Preached on Monday, August 13, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the A... Listen
Jesus Had Brothers and Sisters? from 2012-08-03T16:00
Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. Let's not get so caught up in linguistic translations as we should into the message of the Lord. (Preached on Friday, August 3, 2012, 12:15pm, S... Listen
The Potter and the Fish from 2012-08-02T16:00
Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. Do you ever think: am I a good fish or a bad fish? Or am I like a piece of clay? (Preached on Thursday, August 2, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the ... Listen
Really Listen... from 2012-07-26T16:00
Memorial of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary.If you really listen and hear what Christ is saying, you will most likely have a change of heart. (Preached on Thurs... Listen
We Carry the Dying of Jesus in Our Bodies from 2012-07-25T16:00
Feast of Saint James, apostle.If you feel like your dragging some times realize you are as St. James said, carrying the dting of Jesus (and his life) in your body. (Preached on Wednesday, July ... Listen
Thank You, Micah from 2012-07-23T16:00
Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us to thank someone maybe we forget to thank: Micah. (Preached on Monday, July 23, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th a... Listen
Thrown By A Curve from 2012-07-22T16:00
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Have you (or your faith life) ever been thrown by a curve ball? (Preached on Sunday, July 22, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Sq... Listen
Right Relationships from 2012-07-16T16:00
Monday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. What is a just and right relationship - for our interpersonal lives and with God? (Preached on Monday, July 16, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Paul the Apostl... Listen
Don't Need To Overpack from 2012-07-15T16:00
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus asked the twelve Apostles to go and spread the Good Word, but they can't and shouldn't bring or need much to do it. (Preached on Sunday, July 15, 2012, ... Listen
We're Not Finished Yet from 2012-07-13T16:30
Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. We are never truly ever done living out our faith lives. We are called to spread the Good News. (Preached on Friday, July 13, 2012, 12:15pm, St. ... Listen
Not Recognized By Your Parent from 2012-07-12T16:00
Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Do you ever mistake someone from somebody else? How could this relate to the readings or your faith life? Father Dave brings this question out ... Listen
Custody of the Eyes from 2012-06-22T04:00
Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses an interesting image from the readings to make a point about keeping our eyes on the prize, so to speak. (Preached on Friday, June... Listen
Jesus Underscores His Prayers from 2012-06-21T16:30
Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious. Father Dave points out to us that Jesus indeed underscores in various ways the important part of His prayers. (Preached on Thursday, June 21, 2012... Listen
When Does Mass Start? from 2012-06-14T16:30
Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave references a question he gets all the time, both in person and on his radio show, about when exactly mass starts and ends. (Preached on... Listen
Blood - The Gift of Life from 2012-06-10T16:00
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Father Dave speaks today of the importance of the covenant between God, the creator of the universe, and His people. (Preached on Sunday... Listen
"All Scripture Is Inspired By God" from 2012-06-08T16:30
Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time.Perhaps contrary to belief amongst many other Christians, Catholics too believe that all Scripture is inspired by God. Does that come as a surprise to ... Listen
How Far Is Heaven? from 2012-06-07T16:30
Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. How would you respond if someone told you "you are close to Heaven today"? What about if Jesus told you? (Preached on Thursday, June 7, 2012, 12:15p... Listen
Add Virtue to Your Faith from 2012-06-02T16:30
Saturday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time.Do not be satisfied with only your faith; add virtue and knowledge to your faith, too. (Preached on Saturday, June 2, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's C... Listen
Have Balance In What You Say from 2012-06-01T16:30
Memorial of Saint Justin, martyr. We might think that we are hearing an angry Jesus in today's readings, but Father Dave reminds us that this indeed righteous anger with a point. (Preached on F... Listen
Anticipate One Another from 2012-05-30T16:30
Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it mean to truly anticipate? What about in terms of each other? What about our Lord? (Preached on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 12:15pm, St. ... Listen
Cell Phone, Classic Rock, Pentecost from 2012-05-27T16:00
Pentecost Sunday. How doe cell phones, classic rock, and Pentecost all relate to each other? Listen to Father Dave tell you how! (Preached on Sunday, May 27, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church... Listen
Commencement, Not Graduation from 2012-05-17T16:00
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. In this particular season, it is interesting to realize what the difference is between graduation and commencement - and why this might make a point to o... Listen
This is Not Extra Credit from 2012-05-11T16:00
Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Just as a reminder from Jesus: it wasn't you who chose me, it was I that chose YOU. So try not to take too much credit for that. (Preached on Friday, May 11,... Listen
Philip and the Trinity from 2012-05-03T16:00
Feast of Saint Philip and Saint James, Apostles. What does the story St. Philip teach us about our understanding of the Holy Trinity? The answer may surprise you. (Preached on Thursday, May 3, ... Listen
Say the Name of Jesus Christ from 2012-04-29T16:00
Fourth Sunday of Easter. Shakespeare asked "what's in a name?" Well, quite a bit actually. (Preached on Sunday, April 29, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, N... Listen
The Word of God Pulls Us In from 2012-04-26T16:00
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter. The Word of the Lord attracts our very souls to itself. (Preached on Thursday, April 26, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Squa... Listen
Hitting the Bullseye from 2012-04-22T16:00
Third Sunday of Easter. Let's be honest: we've all made some bad choices. We don't always hit the bullseye. But that doesn't mean we give up, and it doesn't mean we don't deserve grace. Just th... Listen
We Are Signs from 2012-04-20T16:00
Friday of the Second Week of Easter. We are, after all, signs or symbols of the presence of Jesus. (Preached on Friday, April 20, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times S... Listen
No Mr. President from 2012-04-19T16:00
Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. father Dave proposes different ways to approach us taking up our cross in this season. (Preached on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Churc... Listen
Thomas Missed Sunday Mass from 2012-04-15T16:00
Second Sunday of Easter. Father Dave makes an interesting point for us about Doubting Thomas. (Preached on Sunday, April 15, 2012, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)
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It Really Happened from 2012-04-13T16:00
Friday within the Octave of Easter. Just in case your faith was slipping, Easter reminds that, yes, Jesus' life and resurrection really happened. (Preached on Friday, April 13, 2012, 12:15pm, S... Listen
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread from 2012-04-11T16:00
Wednesday within the Octave of Easter. Why is it that we strive to go to mass every single day? St. Luke gives us a pretty darn good and beautiful reason in today's Gospel passage. (Preached on... Listen
Mary Called By Name from 2012-04-10T16:00
Tuesday within the Octave of Easter. How important are names to us? How about to our faith? How about within Scripture and the traditions of the church? (Preached on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 12... Listen
Fearful Yet Overjoyed from 2012-04-09T16:00
Monday within the Octave of Easter. Father Dave lays out an interesting binary of emotions when you originally become part of the church - a combination of fear and joy. (Preached on Monday, Ap... Listen
Powerball Easter from 2012-04-08T22:00
The Mass of Easter Sunday. Father Dave makes an analogy to the lottery game Powerball to make a connection about our own Easter. (Preached on Sunday, April 1, 2012, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church... Listen
Stiff-Necked People from 2012-03-15T16:00
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent . Are you a stiff-necked person? Are you perhaps in terms of your faith? Try not to be! (Preached on Thursday, March 15, 2012, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, ... Listen
Two Reasons Lent is Good from 2012-03-15T16:00
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Lent may be a time when we get down on ourselves, Father Dave reminds us it can also be a time of joy. (Pre... Listen
Four Things Forgiveness is NOT from 2012-02-29T01:00
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Yes...With the Help of God from 2012-02-27T13:30
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Reboot for Lent from 2012-02-26T13:30
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Let's Dig In! from 2012-02-24T18:00
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Life Gets In The Way from 2012-02-23T18:00
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If It Be Your Will from 2012-02-13T18:00
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What Are You Open To? What Are You Closed To? from 2012-02-10T23:00
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Healed to Serve from 2012-02-04T23:00
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Simeon Can Die Now from 2012-02-02T18:00
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The Authority of the Boss from 2012-01-29T23:00
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Fan Into Flame from 2012-01-26T18:00
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The Immediacy of Our Faith from 2012-01-22T23:00
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Apostles - To Be With Him and Sent Ahead from 2012-01-20T18:00
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Interceding for a Friend from 2012-01-19T18:00
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Caller ID Discernment from 2012-01-15T22:00
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Epiphany Homily: Steve Jobs from 2012-01-08T10:00
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Magnificat, Please Get Out of the Way from 2011-12-22T17:00
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From Abandonment to Love from 2011-12-15T17:00
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Box Car Derby from 2011-12-11T22:00
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The Voice from 2011-12-04T22:00
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Advent Stakeout from 2011-11-27T22:00
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God Visits Us from 2011-11-17T17:00
Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, religious. Father Dave reminds us that God visits us all the time, even when we are not aware. (Preached on Thursday, No... Listen
Appropriate Fear of God from 2011-11-12T22:00
Saturday vigil mass for the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. What is an appropriate level of fear of God? Father Dave delves into this topic, perhaps with startling results. Listen
Joy in Heaven Over Our Repentance from 2011-11-03T16:00
Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that we are all sinners, but not to forget that Heaven has joy even if just one person repents. Listen
All Saints Day from 2011-11-01T16:00
Solemnity of All Saints. When you really read into it enough, we could all be considered saints, at least at some point, or some day. (Preached on Tuesday, Nove... Listen
Does Your Faith Feel Like a Warm-n-Fuzzy or a Burden? Maybe Both? from 2011-10-30T16:00
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave references food cart smells, the TV show Hoarders, and the Broadway musical Godspell all to make a poignant question come alive: does your fait... Listen
Simon and Jude: Disciples and Apostles from 2011-10-28T16:00
Feast of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles. Today's feast day reminds us that we are ALL disciples AND apostles. (Preached on Friday, October 28, 2011, 12:15... Listen
Even I Can't Separate Myself from God's Love from 2011-10-27T16:00
Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. No one and no thing can separate us from the love of Christ, not even ourselves. (Preached on Thursday, October... Listen
The Holy Spirit Intercedes For Us from 2011-10-26T16:00
Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that, thankfully, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, particularly at our weakest moments. ( Listen
Jesus Vision Statement from 2011-10-23T04:00
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What's your faith life mission statement? Jesus had one, do you? (Preached on Sunday, October 23, 2011, 12:15pm, St. Malachy'... Listen
St. Isaac Jogues - To Whom Much Is Entrusted, Much Is Expected... from 2011-10-19T16:00
Memorial of Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions, martyrs. Much like the martyrs of the church, as Jesus says, "to whom much is entrusted, muc... Listen
Whose Inscription Is On You? from 2011-10-16T16:00
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses a well-known Scripture quote from the readings (regarding Caesar, let's say) to make a point about saying which side we stand on. Listen
No Such Thing As a Secret from 2011-10-14T16:00
Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may think that we have secrets, or can do things in secret - God knows all of it. But, as Father Dave explains, this is a good thi... Listen
None Of Us Are Exempt from 2011-10-07T16:00
Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Although you may think you are a good Catholic (and maybe even a better Catholic than others) - we all need to confess our sins, as we all have them... Listen
Jonah's Anger from 2011-10-05T16:00
Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jonah's anger at God shouldn't be suppressed or ignored, but should be looked at deeply for its significance on our faith lives. Listen
Feed The Good Dog from 2011-10-01T16:00
Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church. Father Dave uses a very interesting tale to make a point today about feeding ourselves with the positive things in... Listen
Translators of the Faith from 2011-09-30T16:00
Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church (and Father Dave's birthday!). In our own little ways of being faithful, we are also translators of the faith for others, just like St.... Listen
Angels Keeping Us On Track from 2011-09-29T16:00
Feast of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael, archangels.On this feast day of the archangels, we are reminded of all those who have come before us who gave glory to God, and shared t... Listen
Reverence and Work from 2011-09-26T16:00
Monday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses a funny and revealing anecdote about his own childhood to help clarify a message from the readings today. Listen
Spirit In Our Midst from 2011-09-23T16:00
Memorial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, priest. The Holy Spirit does indeed work and reside both in all of us individually, and within the church as a whole. (Pre... Listen
He Kept Trying to See Him from 2011-09-22T16:00
Thursday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave hopes that we strive to see Jesus one another, as difficult as they may be sometimes. (Preached ... Listen
Share Your Resources from 2011-09-16T16:00
Memorial of Saint Cornelius, pope and martyr and Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr. Even from the very beginning of the church, it is been imperative to share all of our resources - external an... Listen
Be An Example from 2011-09-15T16:00
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Father Dave inspires us to strive to be a positive example to others, as both Catholics and people. (Preached on Thursday, Sept... Listen
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Pope? from 2011-08-21T16:00
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave imagines what it might be like if the authority of the church was set upon The Rock himself, not "this rock" of the church. Play along. Listen
The "Thelma and Louise" of the Old Testament from 2011-08-19T16:00
Friday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave draws parallels between the loving, loyal friendship found between classic movie characters Thelma and Louise to the biblical story of... Listen
Victory is God's from 2011-08-12T16:00
Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The readings today remind us to remember that God is due praise and thanksgiving for all that He gives us, even what we think are our own success... Listen
The Debt is Zero from 2011-08-11T16:00
Memorial of Saint Clare, virgin. While our cultural perspective might be based on abusive and violent mobster-type films, today's readings show us that, unlike that stance, when we com... Listen
Only Speak of God or To God? from 2011-08-08T16:00
Memorial of Saint Dominic, priest. St. Dominic challenges us to try only to speak of God or to God, and nothing else. (Preached on Monday, July 25, 201... Listen
Quiet Cell Phone Talking... from 2011-08-07T16:00
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. How does the story of Jesus walking on water relate to how people sometimes talk too loudly on their cell phones? (... Listen
Beautiful Dwelling Place from 2011-07-28T16:00
Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. Not only should we revere our beautiful dwelling places, but we should also strive to have reverence for what we might conside...
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Receive Me As Your Own from 2011-07-26T16:00
Memorial of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We ask that the Lord forgive us, even though we may be a "stiff-necked people", and receive us as H...
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St. James and Earthen Vessels from 2011-07-25T16:30
Feast of Saint James, apostle. The apostles were great pillars of the faith, but they were also human beings with flaws, just like you and me. (...
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Our Faith is a Blessing from 2011-07-21T16:00
Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. It is good to realize that even our faith alone is in and of itself, a blessing.(Preached on Th...
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ from 2011-07-19T16:00
Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Rather than deny that Mary is His mother, Jesus is making a point to say that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. ( Listen
Snape from Harry Potter - Good or Bad? from 2011-07-17T16:30
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses the wheat-and-weed parable from the readings and a Harry Potter reference to make a point about what distinctions we can real...
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The Salvation of The Just from 2011-07-08T16:30
Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Regardless of how just we may think ourselves to be, we must realize that true justice, and true salvation, comes from the Lord. ...
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Kingdom of God in the Summer from 2011-07-07T16:30
Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. We may tend to want to slack in the dog days of summer, but remember that the Kingdom of God is always at hand, as long as we s...
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Our Faith Saves Others from 2011-06-30T16:30
Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Yes, our faith saves ourselves, but indeed, it helps others as well. Father Dave shows how both readings today show this as the...
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Corpus Christi from 2011-06-26T16:30
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? (...
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Notch It Up from 2011-06-23T16:30
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 ac...
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Roots For the Fruit from 2011-06-22T16:30
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 w...
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Trinity-Loving Relationships from 2011-06-19T16:00
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 ou...
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"Where Your Treasure Is..." from 2011-06-17T16:00
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 treasur...
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"Put Up with a Little Foolishness from Me..." from 2011-06-16T16:00
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...
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Do We Care? from 2011-06-14T16:00
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...
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Saint Anthony and The Holy Spirit from 2011-06-13T16:00
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.
Mr. Potato Head from 2011-06-12T22:00
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 o...
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"I Wish You Were Where I Am" from 2011-06-09T16:00
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....
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More Blessed to Give from 2011-06-08T16:00
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. Listen
Help Connect the Seekers from 2011-06-01T16:00
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 s...
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Why Do You Have Hope? from 2011-05-29T16:00
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. ...
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Built of Living Stones from 2011-05-22T16:00
Fifth Sunday of Easter. Indeed, as Peter said, we must be "living stones" with which to build our church. (Preached on Sunday, M...
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Boldly Spread the Kingdom of God from 2011-05-15T16:00
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 urgenc...
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Go Out to All the World from 2011-05-13T16:00
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. (...
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Urgent Faith from 2011-05-12T16:00
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 ...
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What's It Gonna Take? from 2011-05-07T16:00
Saturday of the Second Week of Easter. What's it gonna take for you to recognize Jesus walking along with you? (Preached on Satu...
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This Is Of God from 2011-05-06T16:00
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." ( Listen
Obey God Rather Than Man from 2011-05-05T16:00
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, w...
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God So Loved Us... from 2011-05-04T16:00
Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter. Father Dave delves into the Scripture passage often coined the "micro-Gospel": John 3:17. ( Listen
Breaking of the Bread from 2011-04-27T16:00
Wednesday in the Octave of Easter. Father Dave elaborates on the meaning and uniquely Catholic significance of the breaking of the bread by Jesus.Listen
Easter Emptiness from 2011-04-24T16:00
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 ...
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God Does Hear Us from 2011-04-15T16:00
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, Apri...
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God Speaks To Us When We're Humble from 2011-04-14T16:00
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...
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Rely On Our Actions from 2011-04-06T16:00
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 ou...
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Don't Forget the Good Things from 2011-04-05T16:00
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 c...
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Don't Make Excuses from 2011-04-04T16:00
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 ...
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Only the Beginning from 2011-04-03T16:00
Fourth Sunday of Lent. Picture the most beautiful thing you have ever seen. Well...that is only the beginning. (Preached on Sunday, April 3, 2011, Blessed Kateri...
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Defection From the Lord from 2011-04-01T16:00
Friday of the Third Week of Lent. God is always welcoming us in, even if we think we've done too much that is wrong. (Preached on Friday, April 1, 2011, 12:15pm,...
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If Today... from 2011-03-31T16:00
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. God doesn't necessarily speak to us every moment of every day, but we must be ready for when He does. (Preached on Thursday, ...
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Don't Lose Sight of What the Lord Has Done from 2011-03-30T16:00
Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. Even when things are rough, try to remember the great and glorious things the Lord has provided for you. (Preached on Wednes...
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Conversation Starter from 2011-03-27T22:00
Third Sunday of Lent. Sometimes Jesus or God might start up a conversation with us, that we do not want to have. (Preached on Su...
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Are You Hiding From God? from 2011-03-25T16:00
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Instead of hiding from God, say what Mary said: "Here I am, Lord. I come to do your will." (Preached on Friday, March ...
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Trust God During Lent from 2011-03-24T16:00
Thursday of the Second Week of Lent. Although there are never guarantees with God, we must still trust in Him. (Preached on Frid...
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It Cannot Be That Way With You from 2011-03-23T16:00
Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent. Try not to fall in the trap of using and abusing power, as we see all around us, even amongst ourselves. (Preached on Wedne...
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Interview: Ian Brennan, writer/producer of TV show "Glee" from 2011-03-21T04:23
Father Dave talks with acclaimed actor, writer and executive producer of the Emmy-winning television series "Glee" about his father being a former Paulist seminarian, the success of the show, an...
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Guide Our Penance from 2011-03-11T17:00
Friday After Ash Wednesday. Our opening prayer today gives us an opportunity for an examination of our real motivations for the season....
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Deny Yourself for Lent from 2011-03-10T17:00
Thursday After Ash Wednesday. Father Dave talks about some interesting possibilites of options for our Lenten promises. (Preache...
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Today Is For You from 2011-03-09T17:00
Ash Wednesday. "If you've ever thought that there are people better at their faith than you, then today is for you." Wise words on Ash Wednesday from Father Dave. Listen
Don't Try To Hide It from 2011-03-07T17:00
Memorial of Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity, martyrs. ALthough it maybe tempting to shy away from our faith, it is important (and essential, even) to show our faith ...
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Doesn't Work That Way from 2011-03-06T17:00
Sunday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. We must realize that it is not enough to do just the bare minimum. We have to work hard at our faith.Listen
Extolling God and Saints from 2011-03-04T17:00
Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave elaborates on several certain parts of some particularly complex Scripture passages from the last two days of re...
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Your Way or The Way from 2011-03-03T17:00
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it really mean to go your own way? How does this path coincide, if at all, with The Way? Listen
We Have to Do the Hard Part from 2011-03-02T17:00
Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. We don't always get what we pray for; we should remember that we have to do the hard part - the work. Listen
Who Are We Forgetting? from 2011-02-27T23:00
Sunday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we might unfortunately forget people from our past, God will never forget about us, His children. Listen
Committed Relationships from 2011-02-25T17:00
Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. What kind of friend is God? What is our true relationship with God? (Preached on F...
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The Near Occasion of Sin from 2011-02-24T17:00
Thursday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. What does it really mean to be in the "near occasion of sin"? Father Dave examines... (<...
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Babbling with Pride from 2011-02-18T17:00
Friday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. The now-infamous 74-second homily, discussed at length on the Busted Halo radio show because of the story behind why it is so...
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Think Like God Does from 2011-02-17T17:00
Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. As impossible as it may seem to even try, we must strive to look at people and events the way that God would. Listen
Healing Over Time from 2011-02-16T17:00
Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave delves into what seems like a perplexing tale of a possible loss of Jesus' healing powers. Listen
With the Help of the Lord from 2011-02-14T17:00
Memorial of Saint Cyril, monk, and Saint Methodius, bishop. Father Dave elaborates on some of the lesser-looked upon parts of the infamous story of Cain and Abel. ( Listen
Raise the Bar from 2011-02-13T17:00
Sunday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. It might be an unortunate truth of human nature, but it seems that we tend to do the minimum requirement to get by sometimes....
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Why Does Fat Taste So Good? from 2011-02-11T17:00
Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Why does fat, which we keep hearing is so bad for us, taste so darn good? Indeed, this question reminds Father Dave of the st...
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The Crowd vs. The Cloud from 2011-02-01T17:00
Tuesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Which crowd do you pay more attention to: that which pushes us out of the way, or that which shows us love and affection? <...
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Freedom From Chains from 2011-01-31T17:00
Memorial of Saint John Bosco, priest. We are reminded today that freedom is not the opposite of responsibility, but the ability to choose love. Listen
Radical Beatitudes from 2011-01-30T23:00
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We might not have positive associations with the word radical, but that is exactly what Jesus was, as expressed in the beatitudes. Listen
Plant Some Seeds from 2011-01-28T17:00
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church. We can only hope that we are planting good seeds of faith, just as Jesus did with his original follo...
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Darkness to Light from 2011-01-23T17:00
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave preaches to college students about discerning one's own path, and how to come from a place of darkness to light.
Two Qualities of Apostles from 2011-01-21T17:00
Memorial of Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr. Father Dave explains to us that we are indeed apostles in our own right, and we should thus share two qualities that the ori...
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Mark's Messianic Secret from 2011-01-20T17:00
Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. Mark helps us realize that we must embrace the difficult parts of our faith as much as the glorious parts. Listen
Minds Made Up from 2011-01-19T17:00
Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. It may be a tremendous challenge, but we must strive not to judge people before getting to know them. Listen
Behold the Lamb of God from 2011-01-16T23:00
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Some things we want to look at. Some things are difficult to look at. But in this case, beholding the Lamb of God are indeed in both cat...
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Hodie - Don't Procrastinate! from 2011-01-13T17:00
Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. Hodie means "today", as in, let's get to it now, and not wait with our faith lives. ( Listen
Building Blocks Of Our Faith from 2011-01-12T17:00
Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. At this time, we give thanks for our faith today, and for those who set the groundwork for it so long ago. Listen
Jesus Gets in the Water With Us from 2011-01-09T17:00
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus is baptized not just to pave the way for all of us, but also to be with us on our journey of healing and salvation. <...
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The Leper Teaches Us How to Pray from 2011-01-07T17:00
Friday after Epiphany. We are asked by the Lord to pray and believe in Him as the leper does: to have faith in His decisions, even if it is not always easy.
Not Really Loving God from 2011-01-06T17:00
Thursday after Epiphany. If we find ourselves not loving someone, anyone - than we are also not truly loving God. (Preached on ...
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We Are The Light from 2011-01-02T17:00
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The Three Kings were like many of us, spiritual seekers who have found the light. (Preached on Sunday, January 2nd, ...
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Be Resolved To Be Like Mary from 2010-12-31T17:00
The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas.We should strive to do the will of God, just as Mary did. (Preached on Friday, Dece...
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Holy Innocents from 2010-12-28T17:00
Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs. Father Dave preahces upon the Feast of the Holy Innocents. (Preached on Tuesday, December...
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Look for Evidence of God from 2010-12-27T17:00
Feast of Saint John, Apostle and evangelist. Although it may seem curious that we have an Easter reading today, it is to relay an important story of true faith in this ...
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Families Are Holy from 2010-12-26T17:00
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Father Dave highlights the fact that not just the Family of Jesus is a holy one, but indeed all families are holy.
Christmas Day - Undercover Boss from 2010-12-25T17:00
The Nativity of the Lord Christmas. Father Dave makes an interesting connection between the popular television show "Undercover Boss" with the coming of our Lord. Listen
Raise Us To the Joy of Your Kingdom from 2010-12-24T17:00
Friday of the Fourth Week of Advent Mass in the Morning. Yes we wait for the coming of the Lord, but we know that the Lord comes each and every day. Listen
John is Elijah from 2010-12-23T05:00
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent. We are told that John the Baptist prepared us for the coming of the Lord. (Preached on T...
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Our Spiritual Mothers from 2010-12-22T17:00
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent. In this time, we are called to look to our spiritual mothers. (Preached on Wednesday, D...
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Credibility of Our Faith from 2010-12-17T17:00
Friday of the Third Week of Advent.Although we might doubt it at times, we are shown repeatedly that our faith is real. (Preache...
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Advent Pregnancy from 2010-12-16T17:00
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. Just like a pregnancy, the Advent season is about preparing and being excited about new life that is coming.Listen
I Am the Lord, There Is No Other from 2010-12-15T17:00
Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. God is not mincing words in today's reading. The first words from Isaiah, speaking on behalf of the Lord: "I am the Lord, there i...
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You Can't Win from 2010-12-10T17:00
Friday of the Second Week of Advent.Strive to do what you know is right within your fiath, regardless of hwta you think others may think about you. Have faith in God to...
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Raise Up What's Lowly from 2010-12-09T17:00
Thursday of the Second Week of Advent. Sometimes you may want to switch places with somebody else. But today we are reminded that God's intent is to make your life amaz...
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Love Without Sin - The Immaculate Conception from 2010-12-08T17:00
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is hard of course to compare ourselves to Mary, but we should indeed strive to live with the full...
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We Have Seen Incredible Things Today from 2010-12-06T17:00
Monday of the Second Week of Advent. Indeed, perhaps we do not get to see Jesus perform his miracles today, but that does not mean we do not see incredible things every...
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What Voices Do You Listen To? from 2010-12-05T23:00
Second Sunday of Advent. What voices do you listen to? What voices do you have to listen to? What voices do you like to listen to? What voices point you in the right di...
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Do You Really Want To See? from 2010-12-03T17:30
Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, priest. It may seem like an easy answer, but often times Jesus asks us, most seriously: do we really want to see?Listen
Act On Our Faith from 2010-12-02T17:30
Thursday of the First Week of Advent. It is not enough to merely hear the words and believe in them, and not act on our faith. (...
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Visualize That Day from 2010-12-01T17:30
Wednesday of the First Week of Advent. In this season of Advent, we are truly supposed to visualize the coming of the Lord. (Pre...
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Let Us Go to the House of the Lord from 2010-11-29T17:30
Monday of the First Week of Advent. Father Dave echoes the part of the readings today that exclaim indeed "I rejoiced when I was told let us go to the house of the Lord...
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While We Are Waiting from 2010-11-29T04:00
First Sunday of Advent. Advent is a season of preparing for the coming of the Lord. It really is a time of waiting, and it truly counts what we do and how we act while ...
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Moments of Light from 2010-11-28T04:00
Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Although it is hard or even impossible to imagine it, the Kingdom of God promises a world where no lamps, or candl...
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Don't Be Lukewarm from 2010-11-16T17:30
Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. In Scripture today, God gives us the image that He does not want us to "luke-warm" with our faith lives.
Live Like You're Dying from 2010-11-14T16:30
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is indeed possible to live like you're dying without worrying about death all the time. (Preached on Sunday, November 14th, 201...
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Paul's Practical Advice from 2010-11-10T17:00
Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church. Whereas some church teaching can be tough to get our heads around, St. Paul's words today we can try to...
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Marathoners On Eternal Life from 2010-11-07T23:00
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although it may be inevitable to think about what happens after life, we should strive to continue to stay on course to the finis...
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Conceited or Coach? from 2010-11-05T16:30
Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. In the readings today, is St. Paul being conceited or being a coach? You be the judge. Listen
Zacchaeus' Faith Recipe from 2010-10-31T22:00
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today's readings include the story of Zacchaes, which turns out to be something of a recipe for strong faith. Listen
Love Trumps All from 2010-10-29T16:30
Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus does not say that there is no use for law, but never should the letter of the law trump or supersede our greatest r...
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Husbands' Radical Love from 2010-10-26T23:01
Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Not only does St. Paul tell husbands to "love their wives as Christ loved the church," but even furthermore "to love the...
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Don't Be Idolaters from 2010-10-25T04:00
Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. It is important to remember that Christ is King and not to be idolaters by bputting something or someone before Him. Listen
So You Think You Can Pray? from 2010-10-24T22:00
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Unlike many other aspects of our culture, in our faith, it is the humble that move forward. (Preache...
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One Family Under God from 2010-10-21T04:00
Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. It might not be the most popular phrase these days, but we are all indeed, "one family under God." Listen
Least of All Believers from 2010-10-20T04:00
Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may seem like little pawns in the grand role of the church, even Saint Paul felt like the "least of al...
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Doorman for Jesus from 2010-10-19T04:00
Memorial of Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions. Always be ready for Jesus to come knocking on the door to your hea...
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Your Support Team from 2010-10-17T04:00
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyone needs a support team, even Moses. (Preached on Sunday,...
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Should We Be Afraid...Or Not? from 2010-10-15T04:00
Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church. Although it can be difficult at times, both in theory as in the readings, or in practice in our eve...
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The Lord Has Made Salvation Known from 2010-10-14T04:00
Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that the Lord has made His salvation clear to us, if only we put a little effort to see it ...
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Say Thank You from 2010-10-10T04:00
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings today remind Father Dave of something we all learned as a kid: always remember to say 'thank you'. Listen
Stupid Galatians from 2010-10-07T04:00
Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Stupid Galatians?! Hey folks, it's not Father Dave saying it, it was Saint Paul! But what does this mean? Listen
Your Faith Number from 2010-10-03T04:00
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks the congregation an intriguing question: What's your faith number? (Preached o...
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Pray for Laborers from 2010-09-30T17:00
Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that when we pray, we should strive to remember those who are often forgotten. ( Listen
Know Their Name from 2010-09-27T01:00
Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Many things about our Catholic faith may be tough to live out. But some things are easy, and yet we do not do them anyway, like le...
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The Timelessness of God from 2010-09-24T17:00
Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. The famous readings of today remind us that indeed life has both ups and downs, and good and bad, but in the end all ...
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The Wounded Healer from 2010-09-22T02:00
Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist. We are all called to be other-centered, and as such we are all "wounded healers." (Pre...
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Choose Jesus from 2010-09-19T02:00
Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. In a time of being able to pick whatever-you-want whenever-you-want it, it is sometimes rather difficult to choose...
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Accompanying Jesus from 2010-09-17T17:00
Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave talks about what it means to truly accompany Jesus. (Preached on Friday, September 17th, 2010, 12...
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Sorrow to Love from 2010-09-15T04:00
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. We may not always immediately realize or appreciate this fact, but often times sorrow and suffering can produce great love, a deeper lo...
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Burning Korans? from 2010-09-09T04:00
Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, priest. Father Dave discusses what is on everyone's mind: the Christian group that is planning on burning Korans. (Preached on Th...
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Hate Your Father? from 2010-09-08T19:42:33
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus' words may at first be shocking to hear, but as it often the case, we need to delve into what he really means by saying thes...
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Trust God and Do Good from 2010-09-08T19:15:31
Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church. Although we might tend to "micro-manage" even God in His tasks and responsibilities and presence in...
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What Happens After Mass from 2010-09-08T18:57:48
Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time. It may be frustrating to hear that Luke did not capture and reveal all of the words that Jesus was preaching. Unti...
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Those Looking On from 2010-09-08T18:50:03
Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. The readings today remind us that we are to serve as signs for others who may be looking at us for a sign from God. <...
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Mary's Birthday from 2010-09-08T04:00
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These days, we might take for granted that God is indeed with us at all times. But is important to strive to remember...
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Lawrence Was A Cheerful Giver from 2010-08-10T17:00
Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr. Today is the feast day of Saint Lawrence, who infamously called "Turn me over, I'm done on this side" when being martyred by...
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Robert Duvall from 2010-08-10T16:56:35
Fr. Dave interviews academy award-winning actor Robert Duvall about his new movie, Get Low. They talk about the movie an...
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Firefighters Are Always Ready from 2010-08-08T17:00
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Just like firefighters are ready for action at all times, we should also contstantly prepare for the Second Coming of the Lord. Listen
Deposit of Faith from 2010-08-06T17:00
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Today's reading includes what the church calls "the deposit of faith" - one that describes the reliance we can have, and shoul...
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Gratia Cooperans from 2010-07-30T17:00
Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. What does the Latin term "gratia cooperans" mean for us? Well, literally and figuratively it means for us to "cooperat...
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Let God Mold You from 2010-07-29T17:00
Memorial of Saint Martha. It seems that most if not all of us have trouble letting go or getting past certain memories of even ourselves. Father Dave, echoing scripture...
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Jerusalem Shepherd from 2010-07-23T23:00
Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. As our shepherd, Jesus guides us, nourishes us, and takes care of us. (Preached on Friday, July 23, 2010, 12:15pm,...
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Be A Good Patient from 2010-07-23T21:27:21
Friday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Just as we should be good patients and search out and heed a doctor's advice, so we should ask and accept for spiritual...
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God's Judgments Are True and Just from 2010-07-23T21:08
Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. It may be hard to deal with the ramifications of such a thought, but indeed God's judgments are true and just. ...
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"Mercy, Not Sacrifice" from 2010-07-16T17:00
Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. What does it really mean when Jesus repeats the word of God: "I desire mercy, not sacrifice"? (Preached on Friday,...
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What You Can't Accomplish from 2010-07-15T17:00
Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church. We may think that we are accomplishing all of our own goals and achievements, but none is without the L...
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When Faith Is Not Firm from 2010-07-13T17:00
Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Even when we may not feel firm in our daily lives, we need to sometimes yield to the Lord to help firm our faith lives. ...
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The More God Calls from 2010-07-08T17:00
Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. There may be some people you find it harder and harder to get back to; the Lord should not be one of these people. Listen
Hide and Seek from 2010-07-07T17:00
Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may not be able to see God's actual face, we should aim to see the face of the Lord within each and ever...
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Burn Your Ships from 2010-06-27T22:00
Father Dave uses an analogy from the Sean Connery film "Hunt for the Red October" to make a point about the readings and our faith lives. (Preached on June 27, 2010 at St. Malachy's Church, Time...
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Who Do You Say That I Am? from 2010-06-20T03:00
Saturday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus asks us a poignant question in today's readings: who do you say that I am? Who is Jesus for you? What does that mean for you? (Preached on S...
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Don't Babble from 2010-06-17T16:00
Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. It migh be curious to most Catholics that in the readings for today, it seems that Jesus is telling us not to repeat some of our prayers. But Fath...
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Don't Trumpet Your Prayer from 2010-06-16T16:00
Wednesday of the Eleventh Week of Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains that although indeed we should be evangelizing by being upfront about our prayer and faith lives, we should not trumpet it r...
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Confession in the Bible? from 2010-06-13T22:00
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do people ever ask you why you go to conession? Or perhaps, even more specifically, where you find such an activity mandated in the Bible? Well, Father Dave inv...
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Why You Do What You Do from 2010-06-10T16:15
Thursday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave examines some readings to shed some light on figuring why we what we do with our faith lives. Listen
Remain Faithful from 2010-06-04T16:15
Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. There is much to delve into within the following Scripture reading, where St. Paul says "but as for you, remain faithful to w...
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Dying with Christ from 2010-06-03T16:15
Thursday, June 3, 2010. Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga, martyr, and his companions, martyrs. In the readings today, Saint Paul reminds us that "if we have died with H...
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Uh-oh - "Be Serious" from 2010-05-28T16:15
Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings include a perhaps daunting task, especially for Father Dave: to "be serious." This doesn't mean we have to ...
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Like It's Your First Time from 2010-05-27T16:15
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. It is helpful on those days when your faith life is starting to feel gray and subdued, to recall the feeling of how it fel...
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Annie, Annie, Are You Okay? from 2010-05-23T22:00
Solemnity of Pentecost. Who in your life could use a breath of life, the breath of the Holy Spirit? Go out and refresh those in need, replenished and prepared by your e...
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East from West from 2010-05-21T16:15
Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter. In terms of how God sees your old sins, once He has forgiven them, they are "as far as the East is from the West" - infinitely far...
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Hitting the Wall from 2010-05-20T16:15
Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter. When it seems that you are "hitting a wall," out of energy, and it feels difficult to persist, remember that God and provides us...
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Jesus Prays For Unity from 2010-05-16T17:47
Seventh Sunday of Easter. There is clearly a lot of polarization as a society, and indeed at times even as a faith community. But we shall pray, as Jesus did, for unity...
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Sorry, Control Freaks from 2010-05-14T16:15
Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle. Although we certainly want to assert as much control over our lives as possible, with our lives we need to realize that this will not ...
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Why Did He Have To Leave from 2010-05-13T16:15
The Ascension of the Lord. As great as it is to celebrate Jesus rising up to Heaven, we may find ourselves still saddened by the fact that at the time He did have to depart from us. Listen
Teach and Remind You from 2010-05-09T22:00
Sixth Sunday of Easter. Whether or not we always are aware of it, the Holy Spirit has much more to teach and remind us. Listen
Decision Of The Holy Spirit from 2010-05-07T16:15
Friday of Fifth Week of Easter. Let us remember never to count anybody out; that is for the decision of God and the Holy Spirit. Listen
Remain In My Love from 2010-05-06T16:15
Thursday of Fifth Week of Easter. We need to strive to remain in God's love, just as he remains in our lives. Listen
Commandment to Love from 2010-05-02T22:00
Fifth Sunday of Easter. We are not individual persons of God, we are one people of God, and we gather around the table of the Lord and express the commandment of love t...
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Aquinas and Goldilocks from 2010-04-29T16:15
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctor of the Church. When trying to evangelize and be a testament to our faith, we must remember to try to stay betwee...
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Can You Recognize The Shepherd? from 2010-04-25T22:00
Fourth Sunday of Easter. It is indeed possible to know Jesus and develop a relationship with him by truly listening to our shepherd. (Preached on Sunday, April 25, 2010, St. Malachy’s Church, Br...
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Ananias Resists Helping Saul from 2010-04-23T16:15
Friday of the Third Week of Easter. Although you may be resistant at first, you can be like Ananias and go against what you think you should be doing and strive to do what God asks of us. (Preac...
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The Eunuch's Desire For God from 2010-04-22T16:15
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter. We can all be inspired by some of the Scriptural stories where we see people from the Bible, and perhaps all around us, that have a constant yearning for a ...
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Recognize Jesus in Actions from 2010-04-17T20:00
Saturday of the Second Week of Easter. Have you ever bumped into someone that knew you, but you didn't recognize them? Well, don't feel too bad, even Jesus' followers did not recognize Him after...
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There's No Stopping It from 2010-04-16T16:15
Friday of the Second Week of Easter. We are not solely respoinsible for our own faith lives: it involves each of us, the church as a whole, and ultimately, God Himself. (Preached on Friday, Apri...
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Young Church Together from 2010-04-15T16:15
Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. Father Dave helps us realize that we need each other's support from time to time, and we should not be hesitant to give it. (Preached on Thursday, April 15...
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Quasi-Modo Doubter from 2010-04-11T22:00
Second Sunday of Easter. Father Dave elucidates the significance of the Second Sunday of Easter, by delving into the different names this day goes by. (Preached on Sunday, April 11, 2010, St. Ma...
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Action Without Speech from 2010-04-09T16:15
Friday in the Octave of Easter. Father Dave uses the story of Peter healing in the name of Christ that we should all do good deeds in Jesus' name. (Preached on Friday, April 9, 2010, St. Malachy...
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It's Easter - Get To Work from 2010-04-08T16:15
Thursday in the Octave of Easter. We are re-invigorated by the rising of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and we must realize that this shall re-inspire us to really get to work...
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iPad Easter Sunday from 2010-04-04T22:00
Easter Sunday. Interestingly, the weekend of Easter Sunday was also the same weekend that Apple released the brand-new, highly-anticipated, technologically-wonderful iPad. Father Dave makes the ...
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iPad Easter Vigil from 2010-04-03T20:00
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter. Interestingly, on the day of the Easter Vigil, was also the same day that Apple released the brand-new, highly-anticipated technologically wonderful...
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Lazarus as Witness from 2010-03-29T16:15
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...
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Palm Sunday, 2010 from 2010-03-28T22:00
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....
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Another Look at the Prodigal Son from 2010-03-14T21:00
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...
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Obedience and Unity from 2010-03-11T17:15
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...
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Into Your Hands Lord I Commend My Spirit from 2010-03-03T17:15
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 "in...
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I Desire To Make Your Sins White As Snow from 2010-03-02T17:12
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...
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Inhale/Exhale from 2010-03-01T17:15
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 Mo...
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Peter's Three Mistakes from 2010-02-28T14:00
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...
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Difference Between Us and Jesus from 2010-02-21T23:00
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 b...
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So, We're NOT Supposed to Fast for Lent? from 2010-02-19T17:15
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. Ma...
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Choose Lent from 2010-02-18T17:15
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, Broadwa...
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Giving Up For Lent from 2010-02-13T23:00
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 ...
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Why Do We Have Sacraments? from 2010-02-12T17:15
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 ...
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Let Jesus In Your Boat from 2010-02-07T23:00
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, Februa...
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You Are A Spiritual Hero from 2010-02-05T17:15
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 ...
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Passing It On from 2010-02-04T17:15
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...
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Agape Love from 2010-01-31T23:00
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 ma...
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Our Sin Is Always Before Us from 2010-01-29T17:15
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 Chri...
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Buttering Up God from 2010-01-28T17:15
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...
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Roots of the Mass from 2010-01-24T03:00
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 Satu...
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Mercy For Our Enemies from 2010-01-22T17:15
Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time. As we are called to be like Christ, we need to remember to have mercy, even for those we may consider our enemies. (Preached on Frida...
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Interceding For Our Friends from 2010-01-21T17:15
Memorial of Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr. We hear today that intercessary prayer is not just good for those receiving the prayers, but beneficial for those sending them along as well. (Preache...
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Jesus Provides from 2010-01-17T23:00
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that even in a dark time, Jesus provides for us, now and always.(Preached on Sunday, January 17th, 2010, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadwa...
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Confirmation of the Lord from 2010-01-10T23:00
The Baptism of the Lord. On this, the feast day of the Baptism of the Lord, Father Dave reminds us to try and bring our faith into the world.(Preached on Sunday, January 10th, 2...
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"If You Wish, You Can Heal Me" from 2010-01-08T17:15
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A Year Acceptable to The Lord from 2010-01-07T17:15Christmas Weekday. We hope in this new year that we can all strive to live in a way that is acceptable to the Lord. (Preached on Thursday, January 7th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malach... Listen
Draw Us Beyond Limits World Imposes from 2010-01-03T23:00The Epiphany of the Lord. On this day, we remember that the epiphany means showing the Lord to the world, in every way imaginable. (Preached on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010, 6:00pm... Listen
New and Not New from 2009-12-29T17:15The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas. Father Dave reminds us, through the words of Saint John, that some of our greatest aspects of our faith are indeed both ancient truths ... Listen
Mistaken for Jesus from 2009-12-28T17:15Feast of the Holy Innocents, martyrs. Today's readings remind us that we should strive to be both Christ-like and child-like. (Preached on Monday, December 28th, 2009, 12:15pm, ... Listen
Zephaniah's Hope from 2009-12-16T17:15Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent. Our very hope in this season of Advent can be reflected by the story of Zephaniah's hope. (Preached on Wednesday, December 16th, 2009, 12:... Listen
Rejoice Always from 2009-12-13T23:00Third Sunday of Advent. In today's readings, St. Paul tells us to "Rejoice always." But Father Dave explains that he does not necessarily mean those words in the Pollyanna way that we might be t... Listen
No Excuses from 2009-12-11T17:15Friday of the Second Week of Advent. Father Dave relays a message of Jesus in the Gospel today: perhaps we make too many excuses as to why we can not fulfill our faith promises. (Preached on Fri... Listen
Why Do We Need John the Baptist? from 2009-12-05T17:24Saturday of the First Week of Advent. Perhaps you have wondered why it is that our church needed Saint John the Baptist. Why would we need someone to help pave the way, as it were, for Jesus? Fa... Listen
Reverse Psychology from 2009-12-04T17:15Friday of the First Week of Advent. Father Dave helps us to recognize that our faith and hope for the future can also effect us positively today. And whatever you do: don't tell anybody. Or shou... Listen
Like a Rock from 2009-12-03T17:15Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, priest. Father Dave uses the analogy of a large, sturdy, if not always particularly comfortable rock for us to think about the presence of God in our lives. (Pr... Listen
Advent Like the TV Show 'Monk' from 2009-11-29T23:00First Sunday of Advent. Father Dave gives us a little insight from personal experience about what Advent means to him, and indeed to us. (Preached on Sunday, November 29th, 2009, 12:15pm, St. Malac... Listen
God Forbid from 2009-11-19T17:15Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may often use the term "God forbid" in a sarcastic tone, it is indeed a very real and very serious concern. (Preached on Thursday,... Listen
Hope in a Dark Time from 2009-11-15T23:00Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are inspired many times in Scripture by those who have strived through tough and dark times. These stories and people can help us persist through our own ch... Listen
Gifts of Wisdom from 2009-11-12T17:15Memorial of Saint Josaphat, bishop and martyr. Although we have consistently attempted to calculate and figure out the Kingdom of God and the afterlife throughout history, perhaps we should try ... Listen
Give It Your All from 2009-11-08T23:00Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The story from Scripture of the woman who gave all that she had reminds us that helping others isn't about simply giving more money, but giving all that yo... Listen
Passion For New Evangelization from 2009-11-06T17:15Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses the story of the crafty steward, the actions of St. Paul, and the words of Pope John Paul II to re-inspire us to continue to ev... Listen
Come to Jesus Meeting from 2009-10-25T22:00Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are inspired today by the Scripture story of Bartimaeus, the blind man who ended up showing us the way, to Jesus. (Preached on Sunday, October 25th, 2009, 6... Listen
Sunglasses On Your Head from 2009-10-23T16:15Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Sometimes it is hard for us to see what is right in front of us. Could be our sunglasses right on top of our head, or could it even be God's wil... Listen
Wages of Sin from 2009-10-22T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. We are reminded in the readings today that indeed we are all sinners, and that "the wages of sin is death." However, there is a silver lining to ... Listen
Do Me A Favor from 2009-10-18T22:00Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses an everyday situation to relate to an intriguing part of Scripture where Jesus asks those around him if they are indeed prepared to follow Him... Listen
Yeast in the Dough from 2009-10-16T16:15Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave highlights an analogy that is often used in Scripture, particularly by Jesus: yeast. Be aware of those things that may be negative,... Listen
Faith Works from 2009-10-15T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave helps us to realize the concept that we can not earn our way to Heaven from either just faith or good works. Indeed, it is because o... Listen
Not a Scorpion, Not an Egg from 2009-10-08T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave elucidates a possibly misleading quotation from scripture regarding asking and receiving gifts from the Lord. (Preached on Thurs... Listen
Disregard the Voice of God from 2009-10-02T16:15Memorial of the Guardian Angels. Father Dave asks us an interesting question here: imagine if we were just as eager to receive messages from God as we are to get calls and text messages? (Preached ... Listen
What Mass Is All About from 2009-10-01T16:15Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church. It may be hard to get your head around the concept, but indeed the Kingdom of God is at hand, and thus we must live as children of... Listen
Copyright Infringement from 2009-09-27T22:00Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is up to us to spread the tent wider and wider to welcome people into the celebration of the Lord, yet not up to us to judge who is outside the tent. (Preac... Listen
Hope Is At The Bottom from 2009-09-25T16:15Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Although it may not always seem like it, there is perpetual hope and glory of the Holy Spirit within each and every one of us now and forever. (Pre... Listen
Measuring Offices from 2009-09-20T23:00Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although we must indeed plan our future in some regards, we should attempt to be vulnerable and open to God's will as well. (Preached on Sunday, September 20th... Listen
Our Lady of Sorrows from 2009-09-15T23:00Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. It is hard and troubling to imagine a greater sorrow than a mother losing one of her own children. Mary the mother of God knows this pain and will nurture us throug... Listen
The Hard Way from 2009-09-13T21:15Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave sheds some light on the potentially perplexing reading where Jesus says to Peter "get behind me, Satan." I'll give you a hint: maybe we shouldn't ... Listen
Looking Inside Ourselves from 2009-09-11T16:15Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. On this day, as we observe the anniversary of the tragic event that occurred 8 years ago, we are also called to look inside ourselves to find the l... Listen
One Step At A Time from 2009-09-10T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave admits that today's readings are certainly daunting, especially in terms of the challenges that the readings ask you to do. But we ar... Listen
Show No Partiality from 2009-09-06T16:15Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. James calls us to "show no partiality," to treat the garbage collector as we would treat the mayor. But who among us would that task be easy for? So James and ... Listen
Preeminent Jesus from 2009-09-04T16:15Friday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time. The readings today tell us that indeed Christ is preeminent, present in all things for all time. How is this represented today? We should strive t... Listen
Jesus Knows Best from 2009-09-03T16:15Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church. We can a learn a lesson from the fishermen who were hesitant to try Jesus' suggestion to lower the nets one more time after ho... Listen
Why Live the Rules from 2009-08-30T22:00Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although we might sometimes bristle against all the rules, Father Dave reminds us why we have rules and laws in the church. Indeed, Jesus was the rule personi... Listen
In It For The Long Haul from 2009-08-28T16:15Memorial of Saint Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church. Some of the characters in the parable in today's readings were unfortunately only prepared for a short period of time, not for the long... Listen
The Complainers from 2009-08-09T22:00Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. You may know someone who tends to complain a lot. Indeed, you may find yourself complaining from time to time, even about the church or your faith life. You may ... Listen
Enjoying a Scrapbook from 2009-08-07T16:15Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Have you ever made a scrapbook or photo album to remember the good times with friends and family? Father Dave reminds us that we should similarly loo... Listen
Praising God Repeatedly from 2009-07-23T16:15Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Although it may seem tedious or repetitive sometimes, Father Dave reminds us that if you really think about it, how could we really praise God too m... Listen
Ministry of Presence from 2009-07-15T16:15Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, bishop and doctor of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that we do not need to have magic powers to help someone, all we need to do is be there for somebody. Your pre... Listen
Offer Your Gifts Back To God from 2009-07-02T16:15Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses the story of Abraham and Sarah receiving Isaac as a child as a gift from God, as an analogy for us to realize to indeed use our gi... Listen
Tell the People from 2009-07-01T16:15Wednesday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that even though the reaction by some people might be that they are completely overwhelmed by Jesus, we should still be spr... Listen
Words Match Actions from 2009-06-25T16:15Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains that as in our daily lives, the words and our actions of our faith lives should reflect and even bolster one another. (Preached o... Listen
Trust In Jesus from 2009-06-21T22:00Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It seems like in today's readings that during the storm, the others are asking Jesus "Come on, Jesus! Why aren't you helping us? Don't you care about us?" Doesn't i... Listen
Year for the Priest from 2009-06-19T16:15Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Dave reminds us today, the start of the Year for the Priests, that we pray for the priests that have helped us along the way, and pray that more like... Listen
You Are What You Eat from 2009-06-14T22:00The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Although the saying perhaps became famous in the late 20th century, St. Augustine taught us that indeed when you take the body of Christ, yo... Listen
Thanks Be To God from 2009-06-05T16:15Memorial Saint Boniface, bishop and martyr. When we hear the readings about Tobit who was healed of blindness, we are reminded of the power and significance of the term "thanks be to God," not just... Listen
Love God, Love Neighbor from 2009-06-04T16:15Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus asks us to love both God and neighbor, but how exactly do we go about loving and respecting our neighbor as ourselves? (Preached on Thursday, June... Listen
Passion Tempered with Charity from 2009-05-29T16:15Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Father Dave reminds us that indeed we should be passionate about our faith, but to temper and balance this passion with charity and tenderness for others. (Pre... Listen
I Wish They Were With Me from 2009-05-28T16:15Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Father Dave reminds us that God is not the angry boss looking down upon us and looking to make some cutbacks, as Jesus says "I wish that they all could be wi... Listen
Tending the Flock from 2009-05-27T16:10Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter. On this day, the 9th anniversary of his ordination, Father Dave explains where a huge source of joy has come from in his nine years of the priesthood: tendi... Listen
Catholic Passport from 2009-05-24T16:15Seventh Sunday of Easter. Father Dave invites us to get our Catholic passports stamped at mass as we enter the Kingdom of the Lord, and then use that passport to enter our other worlds like work an... Listen
Don't Let Anyone Take Your Joy Away from 2009-05-22T16:15Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter. Jesus reassures us in the gospel today that although at times we may feel anguish in our day-to-day lives, faith in him will ensure that "No one will take your j... Listen
"Why Do You Look to the Sky?" from 2009-05-21T16:15Ascension Thursday. As amazing as it must have been to see Jesus rise up into Heaven, we need to concentrate on the ground-level, day-to-day work at building our kingdom through our faith and our ... Listen
"Let Your Love in Us Endure" from 2009-05-17T13:00Sixth Sunday of Easter. Jesus mandates in today's readings to "love one another." But we might find this difficult from moment to moment and day to day. It can be reassuring in your efforts that Go... Listen
Let's Make It Easier For People from 2009-05-15T16:15Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter. Instead of putting up a lot of hurdles and walls to our faith, let us make it easier for people to enter for the first time or return to our church by being welc... Listen
There's An App For That from 2009-05-10T22:00Fifth Sunday of Easter. We may sometimes feel tethered to our phones,feeling like we can do nothing without it. But the same can be said, in a good way, about our relationship to Jesus - we can do ... Listen
"Sing of the Lord's Goodness" from 2009-05-07T16:15Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent. While people often harp on the bad things going on, or the potential negative aspects of religion, do not be afraid to sing of the Lord's goodness, to tell peop... Listen
"I Know Mine, And Mine Know Me" from 2009-05-03T03:00The Fourth Sunday in Easter - Good Shepherd Sunday. Whether or not we realize it all the time, Jesus the Good Shephered knows you, just as He knows God the Father. (Preached on Good Shepherd Sunday... Listen
The Eucharist Changes Our Worldview from 2009-05-01T17:00Father dave reminds us that our hearts and world-view should be changed every single time we receive the Eucharist. How could it not? (Preached on Saturday, May 1, 2009, 1:00pm, St. Malachy’s Churc... Listen
Two Easter Sacraments from 2009-04-30T16:15Just like the figures in today's readings,we should be perpetually excited about receiving the sacraments of the church. (Preached on Thursday, April 30, 2009, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Church, Broadw... Listen
Spirit Not Rationed from 2009-04-27T16:15Monday of the Third Week of Easter. It may seem at times that God's love is not equal for everyone, or that your actions may not be deserving of the Lord's love. Today's readings remind us, however... Listen
Including Those Who Feel Left Out from 2009-04-19T22:00Divine Mercy Sunday. Father Dave reminds us that we shouldn't block out those who are doubting like Thomas, or those who happen to think differently from us. We should strive to welcome those who m... Listen
The Resurrection: It Really Happened from 2009-04-16T16:15Thursday in Easter Octave. When we realize that indeed Jesus rose from the dead to be with us and to save us from our sins, it shall inspire us to continue to be witnesses of Christ our Lord. (Prea... Listen
The Eucharist is Not Fast Food from 2009-04-09T23:00Holy Thursday. Father Dave highlights the fact that the eucharist is not a quick and convenient piece of food to be consumed individually, it is something to invest time into, something to be share... Listen
Being My Servant Is Not Enough from 2009-04-07T12:00Tuesday of Holy Week. We are told today that being servant to the Lord is not enough: that both He and ourselves can always do more, particularly during these Holy Days. (Preached on Monday, March ... Listen
Hang In There For Lent from 2009-03-31T16:15Father Dave inspires us to hang in there during the difficult challenges of Lent as we keep moving on our journey toward Easter. (Preached on Holy Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 12:15pm, St. Malachy’s Ch... Listen
Cast the First Stone from 2009-03-30T16:15Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent. We use today's readings to help us remember to stop judging others, stop picking up the stones, and move ourselves forward. (Preached on Monday, March 30, 2009, 12... Listen
Thinking About Dying from 2009-03-29T22:00Fifth Sunday of Lent. Father Dave helps us to understand the analogy used by Jesus about one grain dying producing much more fruit that it ever could all on its own. What is the form of dying that ... Listen
We Know Where You Came From from 2009-03-27T16:15Friday of the Fourth Week in Lent. People may say to the faithful that "we know where you came from," you are a sinner just like the rest of us. But Jesus shows us that we can be be human, and make... Listen
Get Up, Pick Up Your Mat from 2009-03-24T12:00We may find ourselves, like the man who has somehow failed in 38 years to make it to the healing pool, making excuses for why we haven't been to really try to achieve what we need to do. Jesus tel... Listen
God So Loved the World...So What? from 2009-03-22T22:00When we see John 3:16 in the Gospel, we should stop and think about what this really means, the depth and significance of such an amazing gift given to us from God. (Preached on Sunday, March 22, 2... Listen
Self-Starter from 2009-03-17T12:00In many cases, being a self-starter is good thing, but in terms of our relationship with the Lord, we should realize that He will lead if only you will follow carefully. (Preached on Tuesday, March... Listen
Getting Our Attention from 2009-03-15T22:00The Lord gets our attention in interesting and sometimes startling ways, as does Jesus in the readings for today complete with a whip! But, of course, all is done with good reason. (Preached on Th... Listen
To What Lengths Would You Go? from 2009-02-22T23:00We might not always put in the most effort that we can, but it is important to realize the opportunity is always there to get in touch with Jesus. (Preached on Sunday, February 22, 2009, St. Malac... Listen
All Things to All People from 2009-02-08T23:00Father Dave relays the message of Saint Paul that although community and familiarity is important for our faith, it is also important to step out of our personal comfort zone and strive to know ... Listen
Speaking with Authority from 2009-02-01T23:00Have you ever asked to see the manager? Well, praying to Jesus is like speaking to an authority on the matter, any matter. (Preached on Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2009, 6:00pm, St. Malachy’s... Listen
Don't Keep It To Yourself from 2009-01-29T17:15Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave realizes that his own faith is not strictly personal, but is intertwined with the lives of many others. (Preached on Thursday, January 29th,... Listen
Three Lessons from a Leper from 2009-01-09T17:15Friday, January 9th, 2009. Christmas Weekday. Father Dave shows us through he story of a leper that when we pray, indeed we are coming before the Lord and trusting in His power to know what we real... Listen
Three Lessons of the Magi from 2009-01-04T11:00Epiphany of the Lord. The three gifts of the Wise Men for us today are actually three lessons, including the idea of always bring our very best when in the presence of the Lord. (Preached on Sunday... Listen
Recognizing the Facebook of Jesus from 2009-01-02T17:15Memorial of Saint Basil the Great and Saint Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that indeed jesus is among us, but it is up to us to recognize the presence ... Listen
Family of God from 2008-12-28T17:15The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Yes, this is the feast day of the Holy Family, and we can celebrate that fact alone for hours of course. But today we are also called to use this day to c... Listen
Christmas Hope from 2008-12-24T11:00Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Vigil Mass. Father Dave expounds upon what the Christmas season is all about: hope. (Preached on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008, St. Malachy's Chur... Listen
Prepare to be Surprised from 2008-12-07T23:00Second Sunday of Advent. In this time of Advent, we must actually prepare to be surprised by the presence of the Lord once again. We must prepare by getting forgiveness for our sins and awaiting th... Listen
Believing is Seeing from 2008-12-05T17:15Friday of the First Week of Advent. As the axiom goes, seeing is believing. But in the time of Advent, believing in Jesus is seeing Him - literally as in the case of the blind men, or in the form o... Listen
Christ the Commander in Chief and Shepherd from 2008-11-23T23:00The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Today we celebrate the center of our faith, our greatest commander-in-chief, the top director, the shepherd of goodness, the perfect king -Lord Jesu... Listen
Revelation as Modern Art from 2008-11-20T17:15Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave uses the analogy of interpreting and appreciating the complexity of modern art to that of reading and understanding the Book of Revel... Listen
God is Love from 2008-11-14T17:15Friday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. Although the readings sound like pretty much just fire-and-brimstone end-times talk, this is because we are heading towards the end of the liturgi... Listen
Thank God for Free Will from 2008-11-13T17:15Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini. Why do we have free will? Why didn't God just make us into robots that serve Him? Father Dave reminds us that it is better to choose to love and serve than... Listen
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome from 2008-11-09T23:00Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Father Dave expounds on the significance and analogy of buildings to our spiritual lives. (Preached on Sunday, November 9th, 2008, 6:00pm, S... Listen
St. Paul Gets Teary from 2008-11-07T17:15Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. St. Paul the Apostle relays that he is so impassioned it saddens him to tears that there are those who do not believe in Jesus. We should be so mov... Listen
Two Greatest Commandments from 2008-10-26T22:00Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus tells us that the two most important commandments are not only to love God with all your heart, but also to love our neighbor as we do ourselves. (Preached ... Listen
I Shall Not Want from 2008-10-12T22:00Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave emphasizes the fact that God will provide for us, which is good news in troubling times like these. (Preached on Thursday, October 12th, 2008, 6:0... Listen
Bible Contradictions Explained from 2008-10-09T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Today's readings seem to present a contradiction, but it's not an either/or situation, its a both/and situation. We should both have faith AND ... Listen
The Stone the Builders Rejected from 2008-10-05T22:00Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is not always the person we would have first guessed that we need to help, or can help us. (Preached on Sunday, October 5th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's C... Listen
Lambs to the Wolves from 2008-10-02T16:15Memorial of the Guardian Angels. As Jesus sends us out as lambs to the wolves, we shall rest assured that we indeed have a guardian angel on our side. (Preached on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008, 12:1... Listen
What Have You Done For Me Lately? from 2008-09-28T22:00Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although we get wrapped up in the goings-on in our professional or personal lives, we must remember to roll up our sleeves and do things for God. (Preached on ... Listen
The Timeless in Our Hearts from 2008-09-26T16:15Friday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Regardless of the ups and downs of our lives, the Holy Spirit is always in us, a timeless presence in our hearts. (Preached on Friday, September 26... Listen
No Prayer Too Small from 2008-09-25T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may think that God is too busy, rest assured that there is no prayer that is too small, for God's "sea is never full." (Preached on S... Listen
God Is Generous from 2008-09-21T13:00Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although we may at times think that the route to salvation may be unfair in ways, we are reminded that God is generous to no end, and can accommodate us all eq... Listen
Be Content in God's Presence from 2008-09-19T16:15Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Even on those days where it doesn't feel so great, we shall indeed be content in our recognized presence of the Lord.(Preached on Friday, Septembe... Listen
Need a Reminder? from 2008-09-18T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Even if it may sometimes be painful, we do indeed often need reminders of our sinfulness, in order to be forgiven. (Preached on Thursday, Septem... Listen
Exaltation of the Cross from 2008-09-14T22:00Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. What did it mean for Jesus to exalt the cross? What does it mean for us today to exalt the cross? (Preached on Sunday, September 14th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. M... Listen
Run to Win from 2008-09-12T16:15Friday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. It may seem sometimes that you don't have what it takes to be a gold-medalist in your faith life, but indeed we should all live our faith as if Jes... Listen
Love Your Enemies from 2008-09-11T16:15Thursday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading today (which is included here) is almost eerily appropriate, as we are reminded by Jesus to indeed love our enemies on this, t... Listen
Trust, Do, Delight from 2008-09-05T16:15Friday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time. What is God challenging you to do in regards to his relationship with HIm? Preached on Thursday, Friday, September 5th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy... Listen
Olympic Bodies and Souls from 2008-08-15T16:15Feast of the Assumption of Mary. Father Dave reminds us on this particular feast day that although we may not have exactly the same body as an Olympic athlete, we are still blessed by God with both... Listen
While They're Looking On from 2008-08-14T16:15Father Dave reminds us that both in the times of the Scripture passage and today, others are indeed looking on, so we must show and practice our faith with pride and dignity. Preached on Thursday, ... Listen
Mighty Deeds from 2008-08-14T16:00Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church. Does Jesus need our faith in order to do mighty deeds? No. And do we need Jesus to do mighty deeds in order to deserve our fait... Listen
Molded by God from 2008-08-13T16:00Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. We can be thankful that we are like clay: moldable, bendable, and movable by the divine potter so that we may become more able to serve Him more fully. Preache... Listen
What Solomon Valued from 2008-08-11T16:00Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What do you truly value? What should we value? In today's readings, we see what Solomon valued and how that affected both himself and us today. Preached on Sund... Listen
Don't Look Down from 2008-08-10T03:00Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us to keep our focus on Jesus, to not look down like Peter trying to walk on the water (yipe!) and start to sink. Preached on S... Listen
Living Water from 2008-08-08T15:52Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time. We often find ourselves "digging our own wells" in search of our own individual "living water," but then we have forgotten the very source of it all... Listen
We Are God's Miracle Workers from 2008-08-03T15:00Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Who me? Do miracles? Nah, that's for Jesus to do. Nope! Jesus uses each of us disciples to work his miracles. Here's what you have to do to participate. Pr... Listen
Doubting Thomas from 2008-07-11T16:24Feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle. Of course we all at times have doubts and questions. But Saint Thomas reminds us that this is alright, and can help strengthen our faith. Preached on Thursday, Ju... Listen
No Back-Up Plan from 2008-07-07T19:30Seventh Sunday of Easter. Admittedly, this homily is a tad "late," as it is not the Easter season anymore. However, the message of this particular homily is always a good one: we must keep the fait... Listen
All Scripture from 2008-06-27T19:24Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave helps us realize that indeed all Scripture is inspired by God, but that does not mean that all of it is exact fact. Scripture is a mix of poet... Listen
Seeing Through Jesus' Eyes from 2008-06-18T20:13Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us to try to see through Jesus' eyes, so that we may be able to see who needs our help and guidance and charity. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway... Listen
Stop Making Excuses from 2008-06-12T18:04June 8, 2008. Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We may think at times that each of us is not good enough, or not pious enough, or not worthy enough to be truly called by God. But Jesus says to us, lik... Listen
Suffering for Others from 2008-06-06T19:50June 5, 2008. Memorial of Saint Boniface, bishop and martyr. Father Dave asks us to look to the martyrs for inspiration and strength to carry burdens of all kinds for one another.St. Malachy's Chur... Listen
As Far As East From West from 2008-05-30T16:24Friday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Although the readings at first seem like fairly bad news, Father Dave points out that in the responsorial psalm, we see that indeed "The Lord is kind an... Listen
Don't Write People Off from 2008-05-16T17:23Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. The readings remind us today to make sure that we do not have partiality with certain people over others - as impossible as this task may seem. For as S... Listen
Pentecost Sunday Homily from 2008-05-15T17:32Pentecost Sunday. Father Dave tells us about Jesus giving us the Holy Spirit, once AND forever, and how this "fire" can inspire us day-to-day to keep our faith. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 4... Listen
Ascension Thursday Homily from 2008-05-06T20:51May 1, 2008. The Ascension of the Lord. Father Dave refreshes the idea of spreading "the Great Commission," to inspire people to believe in the Lord, which Jesus relays to us right before He ascend... Listen
Holy Spirit Hope from 2008-05-02T16:00April 27, 2008. Sixth Sunday of Easter. When Pope Benedict was here in the United States, he themed his trip on the concept of hope, and specifically Christian hope. Father Dave reminds us of this ... Listen
"He Does Not Ration His Gift of the Spirit" from 2008-04-10T16:00Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. Whereas we might be tempted to dole out our love and gifts at unequal portions to different people, the readings remind us that indeed the Lord "does not rati... Listen
I Am Present from 2008-04-03T16:00Thursday in the Octave of Easter. Although Thomas reminds us that doubting is certainly an ever-present part of our enduring faith, Jesus comes to the forefront to ensure that indeed He is present ... Listen
Easter Sunday Homily from 2008-04-01T16:00Easter Sunday. During this Easter Sunday homily, Father Dave gives us the reminder that we need to keep our faith during these modern times. With all the distractions and challenges, we must rely o... Listen
Divine Mercy Sunday from 2008-03-30T22:00Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday. The story of Doubting Thomas brings to mind our worries and possible apprehensions in terms of our faith and salvation, but the last lines of all ... Listen
Holy Thursday Homily from 2008-03-27T17:04Holy Thursday. Father Dave reminds us that we seem to learn better by doing. So, what have you learned by doing lately? As in, what sort of love have you shared, or humility that you've shown, or r... Listen
Remember the Lord from 2008-03-25T16:52Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. Father Dave reminds us that indeed, as we ask the Lord to remember us, so shall we try to remember the Lord, and all that He is and does for us. St. Malachy's Ch... Listen
The Weakest Link from 2008-03-20T16:00Sunday of the Third Week of Lent. Father Dave delves into the various readings today to reveal that indeed God's pure love and salvation is often found in the most unsuspecting place. St. Malachy's... Listen
We're Not Done Yet from 2008-03-17T16:00Sunday of the Second Week of Lent. The Scripture reminds us today that many of us might be great out of the starting gate in terms of our Lenten promises, but we must strive to continue and perseve... Listen
Find Something to Turn Away from from 2008-03-14T16:00Friday of the First Week of Lent. Father Dave inspires us to try to find something in our lives to turn away from and attempt to stay away from. We are reminded that Lent is a season to leave some ... Listen
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help from 2008-03-07T20:39Thursday of the First Week of Lent. Father Dave reminds us that God is indeed not too busy to help us with our problems. Do not be afraid or shameful or hesitant to ask the Lord for help with our d... Listen
How Do We Deal With Temptation? from 2008-03-06T02:38First Sunday of Lent. Father Dave helps us realize how to view and respond to the inevitable temptations of life, especially in this Lenten season. It helps to realize that we are all tempted, and ... Listen
Lent for Others from 2008-02-27T15:00If you are observing Lent by fasting and sacrificing something for yourself, you are not doing it fully. Fasting is not just giving something up, or other personal external motivations, but also pr... Listen
Choose Your Cross from 2008-02-25T19:38Jesus says: "If you wish to be my disciples, you have to pick up your cross and follow me." Lent is indeed a time to look at the positive aspects of your life, but it is also a time to recognize wh... Listen
Even Now: Ash Wednesday Homily from 2008-02-18T22:45During this homily from Ash Wednesday, Father Dave reminds us that Lent provides us with a good time to turn away from certain things, and turn towards God "with our whole heart." And although this... Listen
The Beatitudes from 2008-02-14T18:13Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave helps to clarify the possibly confusing blessings given by Jesus in the Beatitudes. Remember these choice Gospel words: "Rejoice and be glad even in the ... Listen
Things Are Not Always What They Seem from 2008-01-16T00:22Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. "Things Are Not Always What They Seem." Elli the priest thought hannah was making a drunken spectacle of herself, when in reality she was praying with ... Listen
Where Are You Barren? from 2008-01-14T23:35Monday of the First Week of Ordinary Time. "Where Are You Barren?" Hannah's story may sound sad: she could have no children. But how are we like Hannah? In what ways do we feel useless, like w... Listen
What Are Your God Moments? from 2007-12-25T19:00The Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Mass. As you see all the Top Ten lists in all the magazines and newspapers during this end-of-the-year season, try to remember some of the "God moments" of your ... Listen
Joseph's Dilemma from 2007-12-24T01:00Fourth Sunday of Advent. Father Dave takes an intriguing and entertaining view on today's readings so that we may see the utterly inspiring and ultimately unique perspective of Joseph at the time o... Listen
May the Lord Be With You from 2007-12-20T19:00Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. It is a gift for us to attend mass in this Advent season and experience the drama and excitement of the approaching birth of Jesus Christ. For after this momen... Listen
What's the Big Deal About John the Baptist? from 2007-12-13T19:00Thursday of the Second Week of Advent. So what is the big deal about John the Baptist? Why does Jesus hold him in such a high regard? What we realize today is that John the Baptist had to exist fir... Listen
Advent is a Season of Hope from 2007-12-12T17:00Second Sunday of Advent. The readings today tell us to live with hope in this season of Advent. However, this hope should be active, not passive. Do not presume that simply because we have accepted... Listen
Find Time for God in this Busy Season from 2007-12-09T17:00Friday of the First Week of Advent - Memorial of Saint Ambrose. We all might be extremely busy in this holiday season, and it might be difficult at times to keep up with everything there is to do. ... Listen
Feast of Saint Nicholas from 2007-12-07T18:00Thursday of the First Week of Advent, The Feast of Saint Nicholas. Scripture reminds us today of preparing for Christmas not just by waiting and calming ourselves, but also by being active: buildi... Listen
Thanks For Coming from 2007-12-05T18:00First Sunday of Advent. Prepare yourself, not just for an End of Days, but for any moment that God may unexpectedly make a visit into your life. Today, we thank the Lord for coming to us, and He th... Listen
Models of Prayer from 2007-12-03T18:00Thursday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time. Who are your models of prayer? Who inspires you to keep up on your prayer life? Father Dave asks himself this question, and the answer may surprise you.S... Listen
Who's the Boss? from 2007-12-01T17:00Last Sunday in Ordinary Time. We might often say to ourselves: "I want be my own boss." Well, just as this wish might not be all it's cracked up to be, perhaps Jesus didn't seem like the King every... Listen
Can't We Just Skip This Part? from 2007-11-26T00:54The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although it may be tempting to simply skip these Doomsday-type readings, it is important to realize that our faith must endure through painful times, both small a... Listen
The Juxtaposition of God from 2007-11-24T00:43Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time. Today, we are reminded that the Lord has many seemingly disparate elements all rolled into one all-powerful, all-beautiful God. St. Malachy's Church, Broad... Listen
Two Misconceptions Debunked from 2007-11-21T17:15The Feast of St. Albert. The readings today show us both that we do not have to "check our brains at the door," and that the Holy Spirit may indeed share both male and female qualities. St. Malachy... Listen
Are You A Friend of the Lord? from 2007-11-19T17:30Feast of St. Luke. Are You A Friend of the Lord? Yes, you sure are! Now let the world know. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Thursday 12:15pm Mass. (Original d... Listen
All Souls' Day from 2007-11-19T17:15All Souls' Day. Today we gather to remember our lost loved ones, who are making their journey to Heaven. St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Friday 12:15pm Mass. ... Listen
Free Tickets to the Big Game! from 2007-11-07T19:1221st Sunday in Ordinary Time. You've got free tickets from God. Now all you have to do is make the effort to use them! St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City. Sund... Listen
Everyone is Invited from 2007-11-06T19:04Thursday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time. Despite the seemingly harsh words of today's readings, we must remember that they carry a message of togetherness and love: we are all invited to the Ba... Listen
The Queenship of Mary from 2007-11-05T18:46Wednesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time. The Queenship of Mary. It is never too late for us to receive God's salvation. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Broadway, New... Listen
Our Journey to Become Saints from 2007-11-01T16:00All Saints Day (2007). One day we will gather around the throne as part of the communion of the saints to praise the Lord--but we're still on our way there! St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chap... Listen
All Saints' Employee of the Month from 2007-11-01T15:01All Saints Day (2005). This is Father Dave's archived homily from All Saints Day in 2005. Check out both this one and the newst 2007 version, and see which one you like more! St. Malachy's Church -... Listen
What Have You Let God Do To You This Week? from 2007-10-28T22:0030th Sunday of Ordinary Time (C). Ask not, "What have I done for God this week?" but rather "What Have I Let God Do To You This Week?" St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Br... Listen
Why Did I Do That? from 2007-10-26T16:15Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time. St. Paul the Apostle asks a question that we often ask ourselves: "Why did I do that?" St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Broadway,... Listen
Who Are Your Aaron and Hur? from 2007-10-21T22:0029th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Jesus tells us a story about the importance of praying with constant persistence without tiring. But when we do inevitably get tired, we should help support each other... Listen
The Difference Bewteen Us&God - Pt. 1 from 2007-10-20T01:22Feast of North American Martyrs. One difference between us and God that's revealed in today's Gospel: we trample on one another, but none of us escape the notice of God. St. Malachy's Church - T... Listen
A House Divided from 2007-10-12T16:00Friday of the 27th Week In Ordinary Time. A House Divided. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Broadway, New York City, 12:15 weekday Mass. (10-12-07) Listen
What's In It For Me? from 2007-10-11T16:00Thursday in the 27th Week of Ordinary Time. What's In It For Me? St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Broadway, New York City, Thursday Mass. (10-11-07) Listen
Poking the Fire from 2007-10-07T16:0027th Sunday in Ordinary Time. You can turn glowing embers into a blaze just by poking at the logs in a fireplace. It's the same with your faith! St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49t... Listen
We Are the Mystical Body from 2007-10-05T16:00Friday of the 26th Week in OT. It's WE not me. What we do (good and bad) affects the entire community of believers. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Broadway, New York ... Listen
Mind the Gap! from 2007-09-30T19:4526th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). When you board a train they say, "Mind the Gap!" Jesus tells a parable today that challenges us to pay more attention to those "on the other side of the gap" fro... Listen
Spiritual Procrastination from 2007-09-27T19:43Thursday of the 25th Week in OT. If you're like me, you procrastinate some things. In today's reading God cautions against putting off things of the spiritual life. St. Malachy's Church - The Ac... Listen
Did Jesus Say Cheating Is Okay? from 2007-09-23T19:4325th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). It may seem like Jesus is commending someone who is dsihonest. But he's actually just encouraging us to put our passion to work in the realm of our faith. St. M... Listen
Follow the Leader from 2007-09-21T16:00Feast of Saint Matthew. It's not always so easy to "Follow the Leader." St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St. and Broadway, New York City, 12:15 weekday Mass. (09-21-07) Listen
Seeking the Lost Things from 2007-09-16T16:0024th Sunday In Ordinary Time. The three parables in this Gospel passage all speak of people who celebrate when lost things are found. How do we seek out those who are lost from the chruch, and how... Listen
The Triumph of John 3:16 from 2007-09-14T16:00Feast of The Triumph (or Exultation) of the Cross. Next time you see John 3:16 at a baseball game, you'll know it's the condensed version of the gospel. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel,... Listen
Faith Is A Verb from 2007-09-13T19:41Thursday of the 23rd Week in OT. We most often think to define the word "faith" as our set of beliefs or creed. Maybe we even personalize a bit more and think that "my" faith is equivalent to my ... Listen
Make God a Top Priority from 2007-09-09T16:0023rd Sunday In Ordinary Time. Jesus is not threatening the people, but instead reminding them to truly make God a top priority in their lives. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors’ Chapel, W. 49th St... Listen
Catholics Are Party People from 2007-09-07T19:25Friday of 22nd Week In Ordinary Time. Some might say Catholics are supposed to be somber or "serious." The Jewish leaders of Jesus' time wondered why his disciples didn't fast as much as other reli... Listen
Take a Risk from 2007-09-06T19:02Thursday of the 22nd Week Ordinary TIme. Jesus tells the disciples to take a risk by putting out into deep water. How will you take a risk in your faith this week? St. Malachy's Church - The Actors... Listen
Stuck in the Mud? Run the Race! from 2007-08-20T03:5720th Sunday Ordinary Time (C). The prophet Jeremiah gets plopped into well up to his neck in mud. Does your spiritual life sometimes feel like it's stuck in the mud? As Christians, we run a rac... Listen
Death: The Last Enemy to Be Destroyed from 2007-08-16T03:55Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary's Assumption gives us hope that death will one day finally be conqured and our eternal souls will be reunited with our bodies. St. Mal... Listen
The Faith Walk from 2007-08-13T03:5419th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We profess our faith as Catholics with the Creed at Mass. But our faith is much more than those words we say. Our faith is a journey, a "faith walk," where we must... Listen
We Are God's Dwelling Place from 2007-08-03T03:52Thursday of the 17th Week Ordinary TIme. In the Old Testament "The Ark of the Covenant" is the dwelling place of God. Jesus promised that the Holy Spriit lives in each of us. That makes US the ... Listen
A.M.D.G. - Glory to God! from 2007-07-31T20:12Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week of OT. It's the feast St. Ignatius Loyola... but what's with these letters "A.M.D.G." all over everything Jesuit? Hmmm.... St. Malachy's Church - The Actors' Ch... Listen
Two Tips for Your Prayer Life from 2007-07-29T20:12Seventeenth Sunday of OT. Jesus in the Gospel teaches his disciples the Lord's Prayer, and Abraham 'bargains' with God. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors' Chapel, W. 49th St. & Broadway, New Y... Listen
We Must Decrease from 2007-06-24T22:16Solemnity of St. John the Baptist. John was God's "secret weapon" to prepare people for the coming of the Lord. Similarly, we should pave the way for those we know and meet to receive the Lord. ... Listen
Being Forgiven Lets You Love More from 2007-06-17T22:1611th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). Jesus uses the example of sinful woman washing his feet to demonstrate the concept that those who experience forgiveness of a larger sin are in turn able to love ... Listen
Eat the Bread, Share the Loaves from 2007-06-10T19:5410th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel story of the miracle of the loaves and fishes is so common, how do we get something new out it? What if you were THERE? Sit down on the grass, get comfy,... Listen
Matrix - Trinity from 2007-06-03T22:00Holy Trinity Sunday. Father Dave tries to help us unravel the mystery of the Holy Trinity by way of a modern-day analogy found in the Matrix movies. (Preached on Sunday, June 03, 2007, 6:00pm, St.... Listen
"The Matrix" on The Trinity from 2007-06-03T20:54Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father, Son and Holy Spirit... One God in three persons. It's what we refer to in the Church as a mystery. We not supposed to understand it--but maybe a popul... Listen
Need A Shot of Hope? from 2007-05-06T21:085th Sunday of Easter (C). Some days it's hard to have hope. And most days it's difficult at best to understand the Book of Revelation in the Bible. In this homily, we see how Revelation actually... Listen
Sheep Need to Be Led from 2007-04-29T22:334th Sunday of Easter (C). What's the deal with all the references to sheep in the gospels? One quality they have that most of us don't: they don't mind being led around. Will you let God lead y... Listen
Mediate the Faith from 2007-04-26T22:33Thursday, 3rd Week of Easter (C). Some people say they don't need anyone to mediate their faith: it's between them and God. Really? Listen
Rachel's Easter Challenge from 2007-04-22T18:50Third Sunday of Easter (C). Rachel Joy Scott, the first high school student to be killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, issued a challenge to her classmates about living with trust and... Listen
Bottomless Cup of Holy Spirit from 2007-04-19T18:48Thursday of the Second Week of Easter. "God does not ration the gift of HIs Spirit," says the Scripture today. It's like having a bottomless cup of coffee -- of the Holy Spirit! St. Malachy's Ch... Listen
Jesus Goes To Work With Us from 2007-04-13T18:31Friday of the Octave of Easter. In his many resurrection appearances to his disciples, Jesus tries hard to show that he is really present to them--this time he shows us at their place of work. He... Listen
It Really Is Jesus from 2007-04-12T18:30Thursday of the Octave of Easter. This week we are treated to the powerful resurrection appearances of Jesus where his goal is to prove to his disciples that he's not a ghost or a spirit, but "the... Listen
Tragedy or Miracle? (Happy Easter!) from 2007-04-09T03:02Easter Sunday 2007. We hear of the empty tomb of Jesus. When there is emptyness in your life, do you see tragedy or a miracle? St. Malachy's Church - The Actors' Chapel, W. 49th & Broadway, New ... Listen
Holy Thursday - 2 Things To Do from 2007-04-06T00:59Holy Thursday, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. Jesus, at the Last Supper, gave us two very important things to do. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors' Chapel, W. 49th Street & Broadway, New Yor... Listen
He's In the Fire With Us from 2007-03-27T17:41Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent. Who's that in the midst of the Firey Flames along with us when we feel we're thrown into the furnace of life? You got it: it's the Son of God! St. Malachy's... Listen
Blinded By Our Wickedness from 2007-03-23T20:20We usually don't think of ourselves as "wicked," by the Wisdom reading today points out that we do indeed get blinded by our sin. St. Malachy's Church - The Actors' Chapel, W. 49th St. & Broadway,... Listen
Is The Word Banished From Our Speech? from 2007-03-15T18:57Thursday of the Third Week of Lent. It seems we can't say "God" anymore outside of church... what's up with that? St. Malachy's Church-The Actors' Chapel, Broadway and W. 49th St., New York City.... Listen
So That Others Notice from 2007-03-14T18:57Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent. Evangelization is not new. Even Moses was trying to get the Israelites to live their faith so that other people would take notice. St. Malachy's Church-The A... Listen
Miracle Grow or Manure? from 2007-03-12T03:373rd Sunday of Lent (C). I have to give props for the title and metaphor used within the homily to Fr. Tom Murray from St. Agnes Church, Greenport, Long Island, NY. Preached at St. Malachy's Churc... Listen
Who Am I To Judge? from 2007-03-09T04:36Thursday of the Second Week of Lent. I thought this homily was so bad I wasn't even going to post it, but then someone came to me the next day and told me how they'd been thinking about it and how... Listen
Lent Is Dangerous from 2007-02-25T20:101st Sunday of Lent (C). Preached at St. Lawrence Parish, Essex Junction, VT, at the start of a combined parish mission coordinated by The Edmundite Campus Ministry at St. Michael's College, Burlin... Listen
Chair of Authority from 2007-02-22T20:39Feast of the Chair of Peter (Thursday after Ash Wednesday), St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 12:15 pm weekday Mass. (2-22-07) Listen
Real Forgiveness Is Hard from 2007-02-18T20:387th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C). St. Barnabas Church, Bronx, NY, 11:00 am Mass. (2-18-07) Listen
Epiphany: A Global Press Release for God from 2007-01-07T19:34Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. TomKat and Baby Suri teach us about Epiphany?! St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 6:00 pm Sunday Mass. (1-07-07) Listen
Invite Others to Religious Vocations from 2007-01-04T21:46Preparing for Vocation Awareness Week. St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 12:15 pm weekday Mass. (1-04-07) Listen
With My Hand I Grasp You from 2006-12-14T18:37Like a loving parent, God reaches out His hand and picks you up. St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 12:15 pm weekday Mass. (12-14-06) Listen
Advent: Just Killing Time 'Til Christmas? from 2006-12-03T19:171st Sunday Advent (C). What are we supposed to do during the season of waiting? Is it okay to put up Christmas decorations yet? St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 11:00 am Mass. ... Listen
Christ, The King of Your Heart from 2006-11-27T04:38Solemnity of Christ the King. St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 11:00 Sunday Mass. (11-26-06) Listen
Do The Opposite from 2006-10-21T20:2529th Sunday in Ordinary TIme (B). "Seinfeld's" George Costanza helps us learn about Christian love. St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 5:00 pm Saturday Mass. (10-21-06) Listen
The Freedom to Give from 2006-10-17T03:59"Freedom is not Free" T-Shirt inspired this homily on true Christian freedom. St. Austin's Parish, Austin, TX, 5:00 pm weekday Mass. (10-16-07) Listen
Follow the Rules and Trust Jesus from 2006-10-15T21:0228th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B). University Catholic Center, Austin, TX, 8:00 pm Sunday Mass. (10-15-06) Listen
Befriending Jesus from 2006-10-12T03:37Martha & Mary are friends with Jesus... How about you? St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 12:15 pm weekday Mass. (10-11-06) Listen
It Is Not Good For Man to Be Alone from 2006-10-08T18:3127th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B). St. Malachy's Church, Sunday 6:00 pm Mass. (10-08-06) Listen
Backing A Winner from 2006-09-16T19:4124th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B). "Little Miss Sunshine" teaches about winners and losers. St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 5:00pm Saturday Mass. (9-16-07) Listen
Lead Us In Your Justice, Lord from 2006-09-11T18:47Anniversary of Sept. 11th; St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 12:15 pm weekday Mass. (9-11-06) Listen
A Barrier Bewteen Us and God from 2006-08-10T03:58Oooohhh... Sodom & Gomorrah! St. Malachy's Church, W. 49th St., New York City, 12:15 pm weekday Mass. (8-09-06) Listen |