You Are the Traffic
Father Dave Preaches
Monday of the Second Week of Lent. Father Dave notes how when someone complains about being in traffic, they are ironically part of the problem as one of the cars. He calls us to remember that we all need God's mercy this Lent, instead of judging others. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 03-02-26
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Can You Blame Peter?
Father Dave Preaches
Second Sunday of Lent. Father Dave reflects on today’s Gospel story about the Transfiguration, and how we can identify with Peter’s desire to stay on the mountaintop. God offers glimpses of the kingdom of heaven to help strengthen us for our difficult work as Christians. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 03-01-26
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Create in Me a Clean Heart
Father Dave Preaches
Ash Wednesday. Father Dave compares Lent to a time in his childhood when his mom would tidy up before a house cleaner would occasionally visit. We are to do our part this penitential season, but then let God create a clean heart in us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Los Angeles, CA on 02-18-26
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Double Down For Lent
Father Dave Preaches
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains today’s Gospels through the film “The Matrix.” It is our choice to follow Christ or not, and we are challenged to deepen our commitment to our faith as we approach Lent. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Los Angeles, CA on 02-15-26
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Some Seem to Have it All
Father Dave Preaches
Wednesday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on Solomon in today’s readings, as well as those with money and power in our modern world. He reminds us to focus on the purity of our own hearts rather than seeking external validation. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 02-11-26
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Visualize Being Salt and Light
Father Dave Preaches
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. On this Super Bowl Sunday, Father Dave borrows a sports technique of visualizing a successful game. We are to actively live into our identities as salt of the earth and light of the world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 02-08-26
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Food Noise
Father Dave Preaches
Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church. Father Dave talks about medications that suppress appetite and even thoughts of food. We strive to block out worldly distractions to hear and receive the word of God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 01-28-26
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We Are Witnesses
Father Dave Preaches
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the account of the Baptism of the Lord from John’s Gospel. Like John the Baptist, we are to share how we witness Christ’s presence in our lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 01-18-26
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Ordinary Time To-Do List
Father Dave Preaches
Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave shares his reliance on to-do lists to get things done. We are challenged to start bringing about the kingdom of God in concrete ways as we enter Ordinary Time. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 01-12-26
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Just Do As I Asked
Father Dave Preaches
The Baptism of the Lord. Father Dave notes how it’s hard to understand why Jesus would need to be baptized. Like John the Baptist, we are to trust in the Lord even when we don’t know God’s reasoning. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 01-11-26
info_outlineVigil of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day). Father Dave discusses today’s feast, especially following the unexpected death of fellow Paulist and ordination classmate Father Brad Schoeberle. We are to pray for those in purgatory, and trust in God’s promise that our souls are in his hands. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Horseshoe Bay, TX on 11-01-25