Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church. Whereas some church teaching can be tough to get our heads around, St. Paul's words today we can ...

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Although it may be inevitable to think about what happens after life, we should strive to continue to stay on course to the finish line: eternal ...

Friday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. In the readings today, is St. Paul being conceited or being a coach? You be the judge. (Preached on Friday, ...

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today's readings include the story of Zacchaes, which turns out to be something of a recipe for strong faith. (Preached on Sunday, October 31st, ...

Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus does not say that there is no use for law, but never should the letter of the law trump or supersede our ...

Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. Not only does St. Paul tell husbands to "love their wives as Christ loved the church," but even furthermore "to love their wives ...

Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time. It is important to remember that Christ is King and not to be idolaters by bputting something or someone before Him. (Preached on Monday, October ...

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Unlike many other aspects of our culture, in our faith, it is the humble that move forward. (Preached on Sunday, October 24th, 2010 at ...

Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. It might not be the most popular phrase these days, but we are all indeed, "one family under God." (Preached on Thursday, October ...

Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Although we may seem like little pawns in the grand role of the church, even Saint Paul felt like the "least of ...

Memorial of Saint John de Brébeuf and Saint Isaac Jogues, priests and martyrs, and their companions. Always be ready for Jesus to come knocking on the door to your heart. ...

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Everyone needs a support team, even Moses. (Preached on Sunday, October 17th, 2010 at St. Paul the Apostle Church,  New York City)

Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church. Although it can be difficult at times, both in theory as in the readings, or in practice in our everyday ...

Thursday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that the Lord has made His salvation clear to us, if only we put a little effort to see it ...

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings today remind Father Dave of something we all learned as a kid: always remember to say 'thank you'. (Preached on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 at St. ...

Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave elaborates on the concept of a line in Scripture today, when Jesus states that: "a house divided against itself...will fall." What does this mean for ...

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Stupid Galatians?! Hey folks, it's not Father Dave saying it, it was Saint Paul! But what does this mean? (Preached on Thursday, October 7th, 2010, 12:15pm, ...

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks the congregation an intriguing question: What's your faith number? (Preached on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 at St. Paul the Apostle Church,  New York City)

Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church. Father Dave reminds us that when we pray, we should strive to remember those who are often forgotten. (Preached on Thursday, September 30th, 2010, 12:15pm, ...

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Many things about our Catholic faith may be tough to live out. But some things are easy, and yet we do not do them anyway, like learning someone's name. (Preached ...