A caller named Drew asks, “How do I avoid impure thoughts while I’m praying?” He explains his mind wanders off during prayer and drifts toward impure thoughts. He doesn’t understand what’s causing this, and asks if he is doing something wrong. Father Dave suggests including this in his prayer, and asking God to help him with this temptation, instead of pretending it’s not happening and pushing it out of his mind. Original Air 3-26-18
read more“Pass those plates down to the food disposal,” Grandpa would inevitably boom at the end of each meal, scraping sandwich crusts and half-eaten bowls of…
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On March 28, 2016, as we walked along a secluded hiking trail (like we did on our very first date), my best friend, Jesse, got…
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When my husband and I converted from Evangelical Protestantism to Catholicism nine years ago, I knew it was God’s voice calling us, and I wanted…
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There are a bunch of possibilities here. Most importantly, lead by example and speak up about the issues that are important to you when you can.
read moreDating… it’s not what it used to be. Father Dave sits down with Megan Harrington, producer of the new documentary “The Dating Project,” and Chris Meehan, who appears in the movie. The film follows five single people as they try to find meaningful romantic relationships in the midst of a hookup culture. Megan and Chris share how this project is necessary to start a conversation about getting back to the basics of dating. Original Air 3-20-18
read moreOn March 28, 2016, as we walked along a secluded hiking trail (like we did on our very first date), my best friend, Jesse, got…
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