Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr. On the feast day that celebrates the patron saint of musicians, Father Dave relates these readings to St. Cecilia’s commitment to her faith. He challenges us to keep a song in our hearts, even throughout the darkness in our world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 11-22-22

Direct download: 11-22-22_AsongInOurHearts.mp3
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Tuesday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on their pilgrimage group’s blessings, as well as humanity’s flawed transactional view of God’s love. We are not entitled to salvation, but can only receive through the free grace of God. Preached at Santuario del Crocifisso, Nemi, Italy on 11-08-22

Direct download: 11-08-22_WeDontDeserveIt.mp3
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Monday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time. While on pilgrimage in Italy, Father Dave reflects on their recent experience seeing the Pope. He challenges the pilgrims and all of us to capture that feeling and not take our gift of faith for granted. Preached in Choir Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City on 11-07-22

Direct download: 11-07-22_PeopleWhoLong2CGodsFace.mp3
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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave recalls a radio show question about the phrase “Lord, I’m not worthy” that we say during Mass. We are not worthy of God’s love, but only he can heal us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-30-22

Direct download: 10-30-22_LordImNotWorthy.mp3
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Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles. Father Dave reflects on Paul’s message to the Ephesians about how we belong to the household of God. Our close relationship with the Lord comes with responsibilities as members of God’s house. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-28-22

Direct download: 10-28-22_HouseholdOfGod.mp3
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While on pilgrimage to France in 2019, Father Dave preached on All Saints’ Day about what the Church teaches about these holy men and women that we celebrate today.

Direct download: 11-01-19_AllSaintsLesson.mp3
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