 Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses how God calls Abraham far out of his comfort zone by asking him to move to a new place. When God asks us to change or leave something behind, we’re reminded to follow in Abraham’s footsteps and trust God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-26-23

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses how God calls Abraham far out of his comfort zone by asking him to move to a new place. When God asks us to change or leave something behind, we’re reminded to follow in Abraham’s footsteps and trust God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-26-23

Abraham's Comfort Zone

 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave focuses on Jeremiah’s laments in the First Reading, and how our beliefs will sometimes be unpopular when living out our faith. God calls us to be prophets, even if we’re disliked for spreading the Gospel. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-25-23

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave focuses on Jeremiah’s laments in the First Reading, and how our beliefs will sometimes be unpopular when living out our faith. God calls us to be prophets, even if we’re disliked for spreading the Gospel. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-25-23

Don't Shoot the Messenger

 Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious. Father Dave analyzes St. Paul’s words in today’s First Reading regarding how God calls us to be “cheerful givers.” We are called to be generous in all facets of our lives, even if just through simple moments. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-21-23

Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious. Father Dave analyzes St. Paul’s words in today’s First Reading regarding how God calls us to be “cheerful givers.” We are called to be generous in all facets of our lives, even if just through simple moments. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-21-23

Don't Be Stingy

 Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave connects today’s readings with our human desire to procrastinate. We’re called to build up the kingdom of God now and avoid looking for an excuse to wait. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-19-23

Monday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave connects today’s readings with our human desire to procrastinate. We’re called to build up the kingdom of God now and avoid looking for an excuse to wait. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-19-23

Now is the Acceptable Time

 Vigil of the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave invites us to think of our dearest Earthly possession and to realize how God values us even more. We are sent forth, just like the disciples, to proclaim the kingdom and help bring all people closer to God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-17-23

Vigil of the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Father Dave invites us to think of our dearest Earthly possession and to realize how God values us even more. We are sent forth, just like the disciples, to proclaim the kingdom and help bring all people closer to God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-17-23

God's Special Possession

 Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua. Father Dave reflects on today’s First Reading in which Saint Paul challenges us to say “yes” to God without reservation. Father Dave notes how this is a straightforward though difficult call, and we give this “yes” many times in our lives of faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-13-23

Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua. Father Dave reflects on today’s First Reading in which Saint Paul challenges us to say “yes” to God without reservation. Father Dave notes how this is a straightforward though difficult call, and we give this “yes” many times in our lives of faith. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 06-13-23

Saying Yes

 Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. While preaching at an outdoor Mass and procession, Father Dave calls us to fully recognize the gift of the Eucharist. He describes Christ’s true presence in the form of bread and wine, as we enter year two of our National Eucharistic Revival. Preached at Carroll Park, Brooklyn, NY on 06-11-23

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. While preaching at an outdoor Mass and procession, Father Dave calls us to fully recognize the gift of the Eucharist. He describes Christ’s true presence in the form of bread and wine, as we enter year two of our National Eucharistic Revival. Preached at Carroll Park, Brooklyn, NY on 06-11-23

Corpus Christi: What Is This?

 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father Dave underscores that it’s not as important to understand the Trinity academically as it is to focus on God’s love through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He challenges us to not be obstinate or “stiff-necked” as expressed in today’s readings, and to fully take in just how much the Lord loves his people. Preached at St. Austin Church, Austin, TX on 06-04-23

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Father Dave underscores that it’s not as important to understand the Trinity academically as it is to focus on God’s love through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He challenges us to not be obstinate or “stiff-necked” as expressed in today’s readings, and to fully take in just how much the Lord loves his people. Preached at St. Austin Church, Austin, TX on 06-04-23

Don't Take the Trinity For Granted

 Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave reflects on today’s feast and the theme of close friendship in the readings. He notes how the first reading calls us to live out all aspects of Christianity in love, and not just pick and choose the parts we like. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-31-23

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Dave reflects on today’s feast and the theme of close friendship in the readings. He notes how the first reading calls us to live out all aspects of Christianity in love, and not just pick and choose the parts we like. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-31-23

Can't Pick and Choose

 Pentecost Sunday. Father Dave explains how the Holy Spirit is meant to both unify us and challenge us. He calls us to be more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-27-23

Pentecost Sunday. Father Dave explains how the Holy Spirit is meant to both unify us and challenge us. He calls us to be more aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 05-27-23

Pentecost: Feast of Unity

Homilies preached by Father Dave Dwyer, CSP. Father Dave is a Catholic priest, member of the Paulist Fathers, and Executive Director of Busted Halo Ministries. He is also host of the popular show, “The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer” on The Catholic Channel, SiriusXM, channel 129. He most often preaches at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City.

Amazing

They really are good homilies.  Try to listen for the food references.

Father Dave is amazing!

Father Dave Preaches

 Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's Gospel in which Jesus emphasizes our duty to follow the Lord. We shouldn't feel entitled to things, rather we should serve God and his people as we are called. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-06-19

Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's Gospel in which Jesus emphasizes our duty to follow the Lord. We shouldn't feel entitled to things, rather we should serve God and his people as we are called. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 10-06-19

My Right vs. The Common Good

All Souls Homily

 Father Dave reflects on today's reading from Isaiah, which tells us to make straight the path of the Lord. He points out that there are ways in which we can sometimes make it difficult for the Lord to have access to our hearts, and encourages us to make a straight path directly for God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 12-10-19

Father Dave reflects on today's reading from Isaiah, which tells us to make straight the path of the Lord. He points out that there are ways in which we can sometimes make it difficult for the Lord to have access to our hearts, and encourages us to make a straight path directly for God. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 12-10-19

Make Straight the Path

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. How does the song This Little Light of Mine play into the readings and feast day today? I'll give you a hint, the Presentation of the Lord is like bringing light into the world, even today. (Preached on Monday, February 02, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. How does the song This Little Light of Mine play into the readings and feast day today? I'll give you a hint, the Presentation of the Lord is like bringing light into the world, even today. (Preached on Monday, February 02, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

This Little Light Of Mine

Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that we always have the option to press our own spiritual resent button and begin anew each and every day with God. (Preached on Thursday, August 13, 2015, St. Malachy's, New York City)

Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave reminds us that we always have the option to press our own spiritual resent button and begin anew each and every day with God. (Preached on Thursday, August 13, 2015, St. Malachy's, New York City)

Today I Will Begin

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Recently, Pope Francis said that "God is not scared of new things." What does this mean to you? What does this mean to your faith life? (Preached on Sunday, October 19, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Recently, Pope Francis said that "God is not scared of new things." What does this mean to you? What does this mean to your faith life? (Preached on Sunday, October 19, 2014, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

"God Is Not Scared of New Things"

Today we hear about some people in the Bible who saw what God was doing and thought, said or even acted with this in mind: "that's not how I would have done it, Lord." Do you ever do this, as well? Preached on a mission at St. John the Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 9, 2015. 

Today we hear about some people in the Bible who saw what God was doing and thought, said or even acted with this in mind: "that's not how I would have done it, Lord." Do you ever do this, as well? Preached on a mission at St. John the Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 9, 2015.

Not How I Would Do It

 Monday of the Fourth Week in Advent. Sometimes, God takes our greatest weakness and, with His power, turns it into a positive situation. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-19-16.

Monday of the Fourth Week in Advent. Sometimes, God takes our greatest weakness and, with His power, turns it into a positive situation. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-19-16.

Our Weakness Sanctified by Your Power

 Fourth Sunday of Advent. What role does Saint Joseph play in our faith? Father Dave says that we shouldn't write Joseph out of the Jesus story because he's a critical example of following God's plan. Like Joseph, we should be more willing to accept the role that God has for us, even when it doesn't always make sense. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-18-16.

Fourth Sunday of Advent. What role does Saint Joseph play in our faith? Father Dave says that we shouldn't write Joseph out of the Jesus story because he's a critical example of following God's plan. Like Joseph, we should be more willing to accept the role that God has for us, even when it doesn't always make sense. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-18-16.

Don't Write Yourself out of the Script

Easter Sunday, 2015. Father Dave uses his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and specifically his trip to Magdala (where Mary Magdalene is from), to make an important point about our celebration of Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord. Preached in Rome, Italy on Sunday, April 5, 2015

Easter Sunday, 2015. Father Dave uses his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and specifically his trip to Magdala (where Mary Magdalene is from), to make an important point about our celebration of Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord. Preached in Rome, Italy on Sunday, April 5, 2015

Just Show Up (Easter/Rome)

Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Today has some challenging readings, for certain. Father Dave helps us with some difficult words and images we hear of Jesus today. How should we respond to them? (Preached on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Thursday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time. Today has some challenging readings, for certain. Father Dave helps us with some difficult words and images we hear of Jesus today. How should we respond to them? (Preached on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 12:15pm, St. Malachy's Church, New York City)

Jesus Says Difficult Things

We are told to honor our mother and father...but what about our grandparents? Well they get a special shout-out today, in the readings, and in our lives Preached on a mission at St. John the Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 11, 2015. 

We are told to honor our mother and father...but what about our grandparents? Well they get a special shout-out today, in the readings, and in our lives Preached on a mission at St. John the Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on March 11, 2015.

For Grandparents

Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks us how we truly treat each other. (Preached on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave asks us how we truly treat each other. (Preached on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City)

Treat Them As You Would A Gentile

 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Dave relates the Batman signal in the sky to the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As Catholics, we look towards the image of Guadalupe and feel comfort in her protection. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-12-16.

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Dave relates the Batman signal in the sky to the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. As Catholics, we look towards the image of Guadalupe and feel comfort in her protection. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-12-16.

Bat Signal: Our Lady of Guadalupe

 Third Sunday of Advent. Father Dave draws a connection between the two themes of patience and joy in today's readings. While we're joyful that the birth of Jesus is coming, we must also practice patience in the waiting, so that when he arrives, it will truly be a joyful experience. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-11-16.

Third Sunday of Advent. Father Dave draws a connection between the two themes of patience and joy in today's readings. While we're joyful that the birth of Jesus is coming, we must also practice patience in the waiting, so that when he arrives, it will truly be a joyful experience. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 12-11-16.

The Connection Between Patience and Joy

 Fifth Sunday of Easter. Father Dave mentions a study which states that the average American checks their phone 70-80 times per day, nearly every 10 minutes. He relates this to the metaphor of the vine and branch that Jesus uses in the Gospel. The vine is genuine nourishment, but there are certain brances which bear no fruit. We can survive without our phones, and plug into the real source of power, Jesus. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 4-29-18

Fifth Sunday of Easter. Father Dave mentions a study which states that the average American checks their phone 70-80 times per day, nearly every 10 minutes. He relates this to the metaphor of the vine and branch that Jesus uses in the Gospel. The vine is genuine nourishment, but there are certain brances which bear no fruit. We can survive without our phones, and plug into the real source of power, Jesus. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 4-29-18

Checking Your Smartphone for Jesus

 Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the passage in the Old Testament in which God refers to the people as "stiff-necked." While it's important to stay focused and set our eyes on Christ, we should not take that to the extreme and have blinders on. To be a person of faith, we must know our surroundings and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 6-25-18

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses the passage in the Old Testament in which God refers to the people as "stiff-necked." While it's important to stay focused and set our eyes on Christ, we should not take that to the extreme and have blinders on. To be a person of faith, we must know our surroundings and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, on 6-25-18

Stiff Neck Syndrome

 Fourth Sunday of Lent. Father Dave reflects on the Parable of the Prodigal Son and what it teaches us about God's mercy. He explains that this story is especially encouraging during Lent because of its themes of repentance. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 3-31-19

Fourth Sunday of Lent. Father Dave reflects on the Parable of the Prodigal Son and what it teaches us about God's mercy. He explains that this story is especially encouraging during Lent because of its themes of repentance. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 3-31-19

Come to Our Senses

 Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's first reading which talks about immorality, and the Gospel which talks about the failure of religious leaders of Jesus' time. Father Dave points out that faith needs to seek understanding. We want to understand things about our faith, and Jesus helps us to do that. It's also important to understand ourselves, and recognize the ways in which we fall short. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 9-10-18

Monday of the Twenty-Third Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave discusses today's first reading which talks about immorality, and the Gospel which talks about the failure of religious leaders of Jesus' time. Father Dave points out that faith needs to seek understanding. We want to understand things about our faith, and Jesus helps us to do that. It's also important to understand ourselves, and recognize the ways in which we fall short. Preached at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City on 9-10-18

Not Arrogance, but Understanding

 First Sunday of Lent. Father Dave shares how Lent presents us with opportunities to make the right choices. Temptations are around us all the time, but the effort we make to avoid giving in to our temptations strengthens our faith. Preached at Resurrection of the Lord Parish, Honolulu on 3-10-19

First Sunday of Lent. Father Dave shares how Lent presents us with opportunities to make the right choices. Temptations are around us all the time, but the effort we make to avoid giving in to our temptations strengthens our faith. Preached at Resurrection of the Lord Parish, Honolulu on 3-10-19

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