This New Year, Try a Spiritual Diet
In March of 2020, when the pandemic fully hit New York City, I couldn’t sleep well for weeks. I was constantly worried about the state…
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This Jewish Blessing for Special Occasions Is Great for Catholics, Too
I worked as a hospital chaplain for several years, and one of the many perks of the job was that I had the opportunity to…
How We Can Be a Blessing to Others
“It would be lovely if we could rediscover our power to bless one another,” poet John O’Donohue wrote in his book, “To Bless the Space…
Be The Light
The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas. You are called to be the light. Be it! (Preached on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, St. Paul the…
Believe What God Has Promised
Monday of the Fourth Week of Advent. Part of faith is to believe in what God has promised. But what exactly does that all entail? (Preached…
Christmas Comes in Small Packages
Fourth Sunday of Advent. Baby Jesus and indeed the best things of Christmas come in small packages. (Preached on Sunday, December 20, 2015, St. Paul…
Be Like Shepherd King
Thursday of the Third Week of Advent. Father Dave and God calls us to be like the shepherd king ourselves. (Preached on Thursday, December 17, 2015, St.…
Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church. What does Father Dave mean that our arms to short to box…
Two Reasons to Rejoice
Third Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of waiting, Gaudete Sunday is a time of rejoicing. But what is the other major reason to…
Be Creative
Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time. How does being creative play into our faith life? (Preached on Monday, November 23, 2015, St. Paul the…
