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 is timeless, infinite ...

Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist. We are all called to be other-centered, and as such we are all "wounded healers." (Preached on Tuesday, September 21st at St. Ann's Church, Bartlett, TN)

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 Jesus and trust in Jesus, no matter all the ...

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, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times Square, New ...

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 love. How does this relate to our ...

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 Thursday, September 9th, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and ...

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 this, and one ...

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 these harsh and seemingly ...

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 our lives, the readings to day remind ...

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. Until you realize that sometimes it ...

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. (Preached on ...

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 being burned. Although this is ...

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. (Preached on Sunday, August 8, 2010, 12:15pm, St. ...

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 should have, on our faith. (Preached on ...

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 "cooperate with grace." (Preached on Friday, July 30, ...

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, reminds us to let God mold ...

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, St. Malachy's Church, 49th and Broadway, Times ...

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, July 16, 2010, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, ...

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 Lord. (Preached on Thursday, July 15, ...

August 1st, 2010. The tale from scripture leaves us with a poignant, and even potentially funny, question: when we leave, who gets all our stuff? (Preached on Sunday, August 1st, ...