הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Father Dave (2025)

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Advent Surprise Party 8:07

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First Sunday of Advent. Father Dave compares Advent to waiting for the guest of honor at a surprise party. In this busy season, we are to find moments of quiet and focus our attention on the coming of Jesus. Preached at St. Austin Church in Austin, TX on 12-01-24

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Hanging on the Words of Jesus 3:45

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Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr. Father Dave asks us to recall a time we were captivated by a speaker. Similarly, we should pay close attention to the word of God and keep it alive today. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 11-22-24

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Awaiting God's Victory of Love 10:01

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Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave details the apocalyptic themes of today’s readings. Even when our world feels chaotic and overwhelming, God has the final say over death. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 11-17-24

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Merciful Martin of Tours 5:04

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Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop. Father Dave details the life of Saint Martin of Tours and his legacy of mercy and compassion. Similarly, we can find opportunities to show forgiveness in our relationships, even when it's difficult. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 11-11-24…

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St. Charles Borromeo On Unity 6:16

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Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop. On the eve of Election Day in the United States, Father Dave reflects on unity in our Church and country. We are challenged to try and bring people back together, even if it is just finding common ground with one person. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 11-04-24…

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It's Harder When They're Not Nice 5:20

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Monday of the Twenty-Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave notes how it’s easier to do charitable things for kind people, but harder to help those we don’t like. Today’s readings remind us that we don’t deserve God’s grace, and we are to show similar generosity in our world. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 10-21-24…

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Transformed Like Saint Ignatius 9:35

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Friday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. In his last homily of the Spain pilgrimage, Father Dave preaches about St. Ignatius of Loyola and the significance of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. As St. Ignatius left behind his old ways, we are also to let God transform our lives. Preached at Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, Montserrat, …

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Keep At It 7:12

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Thursday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. On pilgrimage in Spain, Father Dave highlights the themes of persistence in today’s readings. God wants us to bring him our desires in prayer and never give up hope. Preached at Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, Spain on 10-10-24

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Who Taught You To Pray? 9:11

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Wednesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks pilgrims in Spain to reflect on who taught them to pray. We are to lead by example in our own prayer and let God plant seeds of faith in the world through us. Preached at Iglesia de San Jaime, Barcelona, Spain on 10-09-24

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Pilgrims Upper Room 6:07

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Tuesday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time. While on pilgrimage in Spain, Father Dave imagines what it would have been like to be in the Upper Room with Jesus. He challenges us to take our own profound experiences of faith and share them with the world. Preached at Cathedral of St. Mary, Toledo, Spain on 10-08-24…

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Spending Time With He Who Loves Us 9:46

24d ago9:46

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Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. While preaching at St. Teresa of Avila’s convent, Father Dave discusses the different ways we experience God. While few of us will have mystical experiences like St. Teresa of Avila, we all can spend time with God in friendship. Preached at Convent of the Incarnation, Ávila, Spain on 10-07-24…

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A Culture of Faith in Our Hearts 8:40

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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. While leading pilgrims in Spain, Father Dave reflects on Spanish royalty and the cultural Catholicism in the country. He reminds us that we are called to soften our hearts and integrate God into our daily lives. Preached at Cathedral of Almudena, Madrid, Spain on 10-06-24…

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Madrid, You Will Have Rest 8:33

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Saturday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time. While leading a pilgrimage through Spain, Father Dave begins by encouraging the pilgrims to help one another on the journey. We are to lay down our stress and baggage for the Lord as he calls us to rest in him. Preached at Church of Saint Theresa and Saint Joseph, Madrid, Spain on 10-05-24…

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Naked I Came From My Mother's Womb 6:38

3M ago6:38

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Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church. On Father Dave’s 60th birthday, he reflects on humility as detailed in today’s readings. We are called to know our place before God and to bless his name. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-30-24

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What Kind of Faith Do You Have? 13:40

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Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on if we can attain heaven through faith or good works alone. He challenges us to have a faith that inspires action and helps us follow Jesus into difficult situations. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-15-24

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Life From the Ashes 6:18

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Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time. On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Father Dave reflects on the reality of evil. We remember that eternal life comes from the ashes, as Luke’s Gospel details in the Beatitudes. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-11-24…

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Give a Voice to the Voiceless 10:42

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Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave challenges us to think of a time when we could not physically speak. We are called to remember those in our lives without a voice and help bring them to God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 09-08-24

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God Keeps His Promises 4:38

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Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist. Father Dave asks if we’ve ever made a promise that we could not live up to. Today’s readings remind us that God always keeps his promises, even when we feel like he is not present. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 08-29-24…

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As For Us, We Will Serve the Lord 13:21

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave relates today’s readings to the airline policy of putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. While we are called to spread the Good News and share our faith, we must first look inward and connect with the Lord. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 08-25-24…

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Don't Question Me 6:19

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Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope. Father Dave asks us to reflect on our reaction when God is generous to others. While we may have questions or struggles in our faith, we are to trust God’s judgment. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 08-21-24

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Architect's Rendering Assumption 6:33

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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave compares Mary’s assumption to an architect’s rendering of a beautiful new building. We are to find hope in Mary as a model of what God plans for us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 08-15-24

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Edith Stein Knew Evil 6:38

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Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reflects on the life of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, who died in Auschwitz during World War II. Despite the evils in our world, we are called to live in service to each other. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 08-09-24…

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All of Us Are Called to Task 5:11

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Friday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave notes how we dislike hearing tough criticism. When we hear God rebuke us as in today’s readings, we must listen and be open to his call. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 08-02-24

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You Will Rise Today 5:03

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Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Father Dave relates Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead to our perception of God’s presence. Christ is with us in our everyday lives, not just far off into the future. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 07-29-24

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Abba, I Need You 5:23

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Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses what Jesus means when he calls us to be like a child. We are to be dependent on God and let go of our own illusions of control. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 07-17-24

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Why Does God Need Us? 14:59

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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave recounts today’s Gospel about two of Jesus’ healings. Even when facing serious illness or impossible odds, we should have hope that God can heal us. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-29-24

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Imitate John the Baptist, Not Jesus 7:03

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Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. Father Dave challenges us to live like John the Baptist and bring others to Jesus. We are called to be a light to the world, and God equips us to show his glory. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-24-24

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Two Questions in the Storm 11:13

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses how we are often surprised by literal and metaphorical storms in our lives. He asks who Jesus is for us, especially during difficult times, and how we can share that witness with others. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-23-24…

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Grow It 9:02

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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. While preaching in Italy, Father Dave reflects on how the Kingdom of God starts small, but continues to grow today. God will help our faith flourish, even if we feel stagnant at times. Preached at St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome, Italy on 06-16-24

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Our Help is in the Name of the Lord 3:22

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Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave notes how we rely on online reviews to feel confident before purchasing a product or service. We can find similar comfort knowing that God who made the heavens and the Earth is also by our side. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-10-24…

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Adam, Where Are You? 15:47

4M ago15:47

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Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave breaks his homily into two sections, first explaining common misconceptions from today’s readings. Then, he reflects on the story of Adam and Eve, and how God also asks us where we are in our faith journey. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-09-24…

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Solo Stove - Fan Into Flames 4:42

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Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. Father Dave relates St. Paul’s words to Timothy to a recent evening spent around a fire pit. We have to fan the flames of faith in our life, just as we’d stoke the embers of a bonfire. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-05-24…

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Everything We Need for Life and Devotion 6:29

4M ago6:29

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Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs. Father Dave reflects on how often we ask God for things. Today’s readings remind us how God has given us all we need to be convicted in our faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-03-24

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Covenant in Blood 13:40

4M ago13:40

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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Father Dave recalls movies from the 1980s where friends would become “blood brothers.” In a similar way, Christ bonds himself to us through the crucifixion. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 06-02-24

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We're Not Qualified 13:04

5M ago13:04

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Seventh Sunday of Easter. Father Dave asks us to imagine our reaction if we were named an Apostle. We may not feel qualified to serve the Church, but God provides us with the proper skills if we say yes. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 05-12-24

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Three Lessons From Lydia 6:55

7M ago6:55

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Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter. Father Dave reflects on women in the Church and specifically spotlights Lydia from today’s readings. Lydia reminds us how to worship God, practice humility, and spread hospitality while living our faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 05-06-24…

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Ash Wednesday. Father Dave describes a friend’s toddler at Mass who pointed to the ashes on peoples’ foreheads while saying, “like me!” He reminds us that we are all humbled by ashes and are called to be ambassadors for Christ this Lent. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Los Angeles, CA on 02-14-24…

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