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She Who Prays At All Times Jan 06, 2021

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Wednesday of the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time. Dave discusses the importance of prayer and how we can follow the examples of the saints. He points out that prayer is the key to knowing the heart of God and becoming the people God created us to be. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 11-18-20

Calculate the Cost Jan 04, 2021

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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 promises a great reward. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 11-04-20

Jesus Picked Everybody Dec 01, 2020

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Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that God has chosen everyone for the kingdom of Heaven and challenges us to live out this call in order to be who the Lord made us to be. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-28-20

God Made the First Move Nov 18, 2020

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Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on today's reading in which Saint Paul calls us to imitate God. Father Dave points out that this can be challenging due to our own shortcomings, but the Lord is compassionate with us and we should trust in his grace. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-26-20

God's Down Payment to Us Nov 18, 2020

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Friday of the Twenty-Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's reading from Ephesians, and suggests that the remedy to fear is the Holy Spirit. He encourages us to call upon the Holy Spirit in trust. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-16-20

You Gotta Live It Nov 18, 2020

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Thursday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the concept of being brothers and sisters in Christ. He challenges us to love our neighbors just as Jesus asks us to in the Gospels. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-05-20

Breathe Nov 12, 2020

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's reading from Paul, which tells us not to worry. He explains that the fruit of prayer is peace. If we view our problems in the light of faith, we can find hope instead of despair. Peached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-04-20

The Challenge of the 3 J's Oct 20, 2020

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Memorial of St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church. Father Dave discusses the challenges faced by three different spiritual figures, St. Jerome, Job, and Jesus. He points out that despite suffering hardship, they each never lost their trust in the Lord. He encourages us to exercise that same trust. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 9-30-20

Inverted Bell Curve Oct 20, 2020

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Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the challenges that this year has presented and compares them to the sufferings of people in the Bible. He reminds us that there is always hope if we turn to God in trying times. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 9-26-20

Lift Jesus Up Oct 20, 2020

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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Father Dave reflects on the cross as a symbol of hope and life for us. Jesus was lifted up for us to gaze upon, and Father Dave encourages us to lift him up in our own lives. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 9-14-20

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