Thursday 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 ...

Second 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 ...

Friday 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 ...

Thursday 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: building a ...

First 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 ...

Thursday 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 ...

Last 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 ...

The 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 and large-scale. ...

Friday 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, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, ...

The 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 ...

Feast 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. ...

All 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. (Original ...

21st 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, ...

Thursday 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 ...

Wednesday 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 Actorsâ Chapel, W. 49th St. and ...

All 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 - ...

All 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 ...

30th 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 Actorsâ ...

Friday 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 Actorsâ Chapel, W. 49th St. ...

29th 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 in this ...