Father Dave Preaches

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Follow the Spirit Oct 15, 2026

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Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on Saint Paul's challenge to live in the Holy Spirit. God gives us fruits of the Holy Spirit, but we also need to act on those blessings and bring forth change in the world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 10-14-26

No Longer Slaves Oct 13, 2026

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Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave focuses on Saint Paul's use of the word "slavery" in today's readings. He challenges us not to be trapped by our sins and bad habits. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 10-12-26

Pilgrims Sent Forth Oct 03, 2026

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Memorial of the Guardian Angels. On the final day of pilgrimage, Father Dave reminds the pilgrims not to take their journey for granted. Our spiritual "mountaintop moments" and God's gifts of grace are to be shared with our local communities. Preached at Chapel of St. Joseph, Lourdes, France on 10-02-26

Homily: Humbly Dig in the Dirt Oct 02, 2026

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Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus. Father Dave shares his emotions while preaching in Lourdes. He reflects on how we all need God to heal something in our lives, and challenges us to become humble before the Lord. Preached at The Crypt of the Basilica of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes, France on 10-01-26

Protector, Announcer, Healer Sep 30, 2026

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Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. While preaching in Paris, Father Dave highlights the attributes of the Archangels in today's feast. Like the Archangels, we are called to bring healing, protection, and the word of God to all we meet. Preached at Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, Paris, France on 09-29-26

Redefining Greatness With Saint Thérèse Sep 29, 2026

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Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time. While on pilgrimage in France, Father Dave reflects on how Saint Thérèse of Lisieux defies our expectations of greatness. He inspires us to start becoming saints now and trust in what God can do through us. Preached at Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux, Lisieux, France 09-28-26

Walk the Pilgrim Path Sep 28, 2026

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Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As Father Dave begins a pilgrimage in France, he reflects on how pilgrims are active in their faith. He challenges us to be Christ for one another and to put our egos aside to serve others. Preached at Our Lady of Victories, Trouville-Sur-Mer, France on 09-27-26

Came to Call Sinners Sep 22, 2026

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Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Father Dave reflects on Saint Matthew's unique call as told in today's Gospel. Despite our flaws and sins, God uses each of us to help build up the kingdom. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-21-26

Seven Sorrows of Our Lady Sep 15, 2026

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Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Father Dave preaches about today's Marian feast day and the hardships our Blessed Mother faced. Just as he did with Mary, God walks with us through our suffering and transforms it into redemptive love. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-15-26

Studying Scripture: Examining the Gospels With Meg Hunter-Kilmer Sep 15, 2026

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Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show and Scripture-lover Meg Hunter-Kilmer to help us encounter Jesus more tangibly in the Gospels. Meg is a campus minister at The University of Notre Dame and her latest book is called "Eyes Fixed on Jesus, Volume 2: A Journey into the Gospels."

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