The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Yes, this is the feast day of the Holy Family, and we can celebrate that fact alone for hours of course. But today we are also called to use this day to celebrate the beauty and importance of family as a whole. (Preached on Sunday, December 28th, 2008, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Vigil Mass. Father Dave expounds upon what the Christmas season is all about: hope. (Preached on Wednesday, December 24th, 2008, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Second Sunday of Advent. In this time of Advent, we must actually prepare to be surprised by the presence of the Lord once again. We must prepare by getting forgiveness for our sins and awaiting the coming of Jesus. (Preached on Sunday, December 7th, 2008, 6:00pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)

Friday of the First Week of Advent. As the axiom goes, seeing is believing. But in the time of Advent, believing in Jesus is seeing Him - literally as in the case of the blind men, or in the form of hope, where what we believe manifests as reality with the help of the Lord. (Preached on Friday, December 5th, 2008, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)