Father Dave Preaches

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In The Green Zone Feb 07, 2023

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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave describes his recent physical, and how it's common to focus on your health once something is wrong. He relates this to the Beatitudes we hear today, and how we are to invite God into the weakest parts of ourselves. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 01-29-23

Conversion Not Just of Paul Feb 07, 2023

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Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Father Dave reflects on the uniqueness of this feast day, and what we can learn from those who convert to Catholicism. We all participate in this same mission St. Paul of bringing people closer to God and the Church. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 01-25-23

John Allowed It To Happen Feb 07, 2023

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The Baptism of the Lord. Father Dave reflects on Jesus' baptism in today's readings, and what we can learn from John the Baptist. We share in the grace of Christ's baptism and have a responsibility to answer God's call. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 01-09-23

A Song In Our Hearts Nov 30, 2022

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Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr. On the feast day that celebrates the patron saint of musicians, Father Dave relates these readings to St. Cecilia's commitment to her faith. He challenges us to keep a song in our hearts, even throughout the darkness in our world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 11-22-22

We Don't Deserve It Nov 30, 2022

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Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on their pilgrimage group's blessings, as well as humanity's flawed transactional view of God's love. We are not entitled to salvation, but can only receive through the free grace of God. Preached at Santuario del Crocifisso, Nemi, Italy on 11-08-22

People Who Long To See God's Face Nov 30, 2022

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Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. While on pilgrimage in Italy, Father Dave reflects on their recent experience seeing the Pope. He challenges the pilgrims and all of us to capture that feeling and not take our gift of faith for granted. Preached in Choir Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City on 11-07-22

Lord I'm Not Worthy Nov 30, 2022

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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave recalls a radio show question about the phrase "Lord, I'm not worthy" that we say during Mass. We are not worthy of God's love, but only he can heal us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-30-22

Household of God Nov 30, 2022

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Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles. Father Dave reflects on Paul's message to the Ephesians about how we belong to the household of God. Our close relationship with the Lord comes with responsibilities as members of God's house. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-28-22

All Saints' Day Lesson Nov 01, 2022

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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 today.

They Are Us Oct 26, 2022

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Memorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions. Father Dave reflects on today's readings where Peter asks Jesus about "us" and "them." Father Dave discusses the martyrs we celebrate in today's feast, and how we also are called to look past divisions to spread the word of God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-19-22

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