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[@marycoy8893]

Father Dave I am an old woman I love my Savior and depend on Him for everything I look forward to Sundays so I can listen to you Please pray for my family God bless you always

[@GodblessAmerica856]

Great message! Thank you for sharing your sound, sane thoughts in a mixed up world. 🙏🏼

[@shirleyyunk2094]

Thank you for talking about things that are weighing heavy on our minds.

[@laura_fortune]

Fr. Dave! You're smart about so many things! Thank God we have you!

[@joydalton4987]

You are so refreshing to listen to. I’m not catholic but I definitely enjoy listening to you speak.

[@deanyhillhouse3846]

Thanks Fr Dave for such an invigorating aspect on current events. I attempt to stay informed but only watch limited news because it's so biased. I'll anxiously await your next post hopefully they'll be frequent during Lenten season. I'll ask the Lord to assist me in removing whatever is unnecessary in my life during Lent.

[@terryasmus719]

Lord Jesus Christ son of the living God have mercy on me a sinner 🙏🙏🙏

[@maryccwm1]

Thank You Father Dave for sharing, from Scotland 🙏

[@adrianagraham7134]

Thank You Fr.Dave. I could listen to you all day . 😊

[@sharonobrien6257]

Nailed it! Absolutely right, Father Dave. I’m so tired of Media manipulation and just don’t engage in it anymore. Praying for our country, and prayers for competent leadership.

[@camillefischer7586]

Thank you Father Dave for your Lent backyard talk! Bluebird day, Cragley getting some sun, and your encouragement to "declutter" our lives and give more of us either in volunteering or donations to others was perfect! I am not able to get ashes today, but this seemed more meaningful. In turn I am sending love to my children as baked good care packages with them trying to figure out adulthood one day at a time out of college, while in college, and Lindty our black lab is giving us strength raising the last of 4 who is 14. Your right, the pets in our lives ground us when we are caught up in drama! Thanks again!

[@marylou3034]

Thanks Fr. Dave. Lent is coming fast. 🙏

[@margaretlucero6338]

🕎 Thank you, Fr.Dave, Thank you, Heavenly Almighty Father, for your forgiveness, favor, and your love. Mother Mary, pray for healings for daughter Leah. Jesus, I trust in you.♥️🌹🕊️

[@marykayejenrich7845]

How true, how true, Fr Dave. I only watch TV in the evening. The local and national news made me ill a long time ago. I'd rather listen to the Lord. I'm not well, and I can use some prayers. I'm seeking the healing grace referred to in 3 John 1:2.

[@kerrywoods5314]

Thanks for your insights, Fr Dave. It's good to stop & think & listen carefully to the words of God. Tomorrow, no news, no internet & stop to listen to what God wants me to remove from my life to get closer to him. Snooze blissfully, Cragly girl!🙏❤️

[@LouisGiannone]

Amen God Bless You

[@marleew6455]

When you asked, “do you think craigley has any worries?” Many times when I’m stressed about something-anything-I sit on my couch and my dog, Howie jumps up and sits on my lap and looks at me like “hey this is pretty great, me, you and you petting my back.” I feel like God is telling me “I need you to come to and count on me like Howie does on you.” We can learn a lot from our pets.❤

[@francesstager997]

Thank You Father Dave! I appreciate your gospel reflection. I have been seeking guidance about healing recently, so it is a God Wink that you talked about healing in this video! I have been distracted by health issues and feel that your insight may help guide me in my Lenten Journey. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@stacyschorr6271]

Father Dave, that was so insightful, entertaining, and blessed! Thank you for your KZbin ministry

[@maryacosta7462]

Joy Dalton, may you continue to listen to Fr Dave. I enjoy listening to him every Sunday.

[@brians4012]

So many WOOOOHOOOO'S I'd love to write. But. Simply, well-paid. Thank you, Padre.

[@sandy4230]

This world is absolutely bonkers!!!!! We are living in the last days, praying I'm found worthy to escape all that is coming❤️ Looking up every second of everyday for Our Lords Return.

[@lindakownick4423]

Thankyou Fr. Dave for your inspirational talk.l always learn something from you. You are really smart. Have an awesome weekend😇

[@BernadetteVanBlerk]

Blessings to you, Father. 💕🙏🏼💕

[@bluegirl4079]

Great message today! Totally agree. Watching the news all day is unhealthy psychologically. I think we should stay up on current events, but we shouldn't be obsessed with them. We need to live our lives in faith knowing God will work all things for the good. The best thing we can do is pray about it and give it to God! Constantly being anxious about things we do not have control over is not productive. People of faith are under attack from the world...no doubt about it, but it's been this way forever. This balloon issue is concerning. Our government is keeping us in the dark leaving us to speculate. They are hiding things from us creating even more distrust. Strange things are afoot for sure. Thank God for priests like you speaking from the heart guiding us to Jesus. God can heal us by removal! Amen!

[@marilouaflorendo7662]

God Bless Fr. Dave 🙏 I don’t watch the news anymore … I’d rather watch you and “ The Chosen” .

[@patriciacanales460]

Hi father dave it will be soon my Daughter Juliana Anniversary of her passing is coming up on February 28th Pray for me need strength and comfort and peace to deal her Passing I pray for her everyday 🙏 in memory of Juliana Elisa Villarreal thank you so much 💓.

[@sandratessem9980]

Thank you Father Dave🙏🙏🙏

[@supergma2717]

Thank you Fr Dave

[@norbertteresavage805]

We discovered Fr. Dave about a year ago. His homilies are insightful and he explains parts of the mass for a deeper understanding. We never had even after Catholic Grade school and high school. Very refreshing. He reminds us of Fr. Rich Lavergetta when he was in Epiphany Parish. I called Fr Rich a, Fisher of Men, so is Fr. Dave.

[@pmayb1]

Thank you Father Dave. Your the best.

[@donsax5686]

Amazing insight into the start of lent. Thanks for helping keep perspective on the "crazy" that surrounds us. I'm definitely going to take a more thoughtful look at "removal" as I roll into Ash Wednesday. May God bless you and all you do!

[@nc732]

Father Dave is wide awake to what's really going on!

[@nancystapleton2257]

God heals by removal fr Dave gives street smart advice awesome back step talk……just remember we are travellers on this earth god gives us lent to prepare for the next eternal life god bless beautiful blue sky

[@pamwhite3552]

Great message Fr. Dave👍🏼! I especially like the part about being a dope when it comes to the news 😝……that’s so true! Keep up the good work! Miss you & may you have a blessed day!

[@dianecentilli649]

I watch your Sunday masses. Your sermons uplift and inspire me. Thank you Fr. Dave. Watching you from Michigan 😊

[@jacquelinebaxter6420]

I am also from Michigan watching Father Dave Sunday mass

[@koz449]

Like how you speak on many subjects of interest. We need a good spiritual voice in the wilderness thank you

[@blessedsuccess2022]

Thank you, thank you!

[@1403dw]

I’m a news junkie. I will reflect on this seriously. Thank you!

[@patricianaffin3949]

Wow, just wow. Have cut down on following the news as you suggested in your homily a few months ago...great idea. Think I just might be a little calmer. Wonderful idea for Lenten prep. As always, thank you!

[@sylviadungan9337]

Thank you so much for your insight. You are refreshing and offer us so much to always think about and other ways to think of things going on in the world. I found you on line about two years ago. You have brought me back closer to my catholic upbringing. I’m in California but if I’m ever in your area, I’m hoping to meet you in person and attend mass at your parish. I thank God for bringing you into my life. God Bless you and hug Cragley for me ❤️❤️

[@FatherDave]

thank you Sylvia! Thanks for your words and your prayers. God bless you and your family

[@janetconnors3113]

Father Dave that is why I love to watch and listen to you. Always bring up awareness. I think about being part of the flock and following Jesus, not someone who has a different agenda.

[@douglasszot8294]

After my morning prayer, I listen to a very funny podcast with my morning coffee. Those people that start the day with bad news will have ill health. Thank you Father Dave.

[@pauleigelberger9919]

HI Fr Dave and Craigly, I'm Paul from St Louis, 54, close once to be a Canon lawyer but losing kidney prevented that journey...love what you said. My older brother passed 5/12/22, was 58, barriatric bedridden I cared for him, we loved watching your masses together, and our 11 year old caleco, Louie Brock sent Craigly 100 bucks for treats, your one time donation during Christmas. My brothers name was Jimmy die hard Cowboys fan sorry lol! When I told our Archbishop Carleson years back how Roger Staubach completed first Hail Mary pass, Abp gave me 500 years in purgatory, he's from LaCrosse, Wisconsin haha! Your missle theory is interesting! When balloon reached Montana, where US Nuclear Silos are in my Homestate, Missouri, Chinese balloon also flew over Whitehead Air Force Base, Only Home of Stealths, sadly lucky Chinese flying undetected balloon over Montana could had carried a weapon of mass destruction or pulse weapon that knocks out US Electricity because China announced yesterday they are sending lethal aid to Russia against Ukraine and if they take over Taiwan they could send us more balloons that supposedly were undetected between Alaska and Montana. And You're right, Biden blew those hobbyist balloons up to show people he could. I'm sure Generals and Biden embarrassed 4 balloons detected. Funny,,North Illinois hobbyist posted on Twitter tracking his 12 buck balloon over Alaska at same time balloon got struck by 400,000 buck missle extra took 2, first missle missed. So Biden spent 800,000 to blow up 12 buck weather balloon from North Illinois Hobby Lobby! Prayers too for LA bishop slain, Amen.

[@elizabethgonzalez4496]

Thank you Fr. Dave, a more prayer perspective as I get ready for Lent, thank you for ur playful insight & guidance. Blessings & Saludos desde Tejas😊

[@demtron]

I would love for you to do more of the segments!

[@sharonwhelanCALI]

Father Dave, you look so tan and rested from your trip. As always, you delivered a great message today. I need to get my act together in preparation for Lent. Greetings from SoCal. 🌞

[@joysegura5520]

Some of us have been aware of news deception for years but we seek out any that will give us truth. Thanks for saying something to help many who are frightened by the lies. Trying to incorporate some of your suggestions from over the weeks and years. Not always easy but I will keep trying. We're really happy to have you back.

[@MrCrowleyandhisdrone]

Thank you, Peace be with you🙂

[@jennfromchicago5148]

Awesome message on a Wednesday!!! Tyty enjoy the weather and your Pup Fr Dave!!!

[@marygeraghty5413]

You hit the nail on the head! Love your honest talks...and of course videos of Craigley!🐕

[@johnparon4018]

Thanks Fr Dave, I needed that. Cheers from Australia

[@dcruzowenita3066]

We are reading about this in our Newspapers.Good to listen to you 👍

[@bethkelly9206]

I am in agreement with you on the constant news ........from what I witness around me it appears that so many that do the news so much seem to be more worried and not spending the precious time we have to give it to God, trusting in Him and spending time in the Lord and trusting in Him. Just something that I believe and talk to others about.

[@leannesutter9429]

Thank you for your video and reflection on today's Gospel. That quote of Jesus' in the last sentence made me think about what Jesus wants us to avoid in the "city" and what can I do without from the "city". I will take your advice and pray about it and work towards that for Lent this year as well as not have the main stream media's news guide me for the day. We are so blessed with having the Word of God be our guide and each day's Mass readings gives us exactly what we need to get us through. God bless!

[@Stephrussell20BlogspotSF]

Thank you so much! I’m 69 and I refuse to watch the news. It’s not truth! I’m asking you for prayers for me. I have a broken lumbar and broken neck and a brain aneurysm. Yes still alive! Lol. I have 9 levels fused in my spine and I live in lots of pain! Please pray for me. I watch Mass every Sunday and I’m so grateful you provide that for us! I know what I need to ask for Lent and it does involve my pain that I live in. God Bless you for all you do! 🙏🏻🌟🙌🏼

[@marleew6455]

God bless you, a voice of reason in a very confused world.🙏

[@sharoncentilli2012]

I liked what you had to say Father Dave. Thank you for being a voice for many.

[@myinfinity309]

Right on Father Dave!... God Bless

[@boop221981]

👍👍👍 I only watch the weather on TV now, that's it, no other news. I actually enjoy having some quite time in the house., it is a good time to talk to God, he is the best listener. 😊

[@stevelalor3886]

Thank you Father Dave. Good advice for me.

[@carolenguyen1457]

You really put things into perspective. Thanks and have a good day!

[@brianboccuzzi7300]

You rock Father Dave! And ofcourse Cragly! 🙂👍

[@sid2776]

"Our world no longer hears God because it is constantly speaking, at a devastating speed and volume, in order to say nothing...Postmodernity is an ongoing offense and aggression against the divine silence. From morning to evening, from evening to morning, silence no longer has any place at all; the noise tries to prevent God himself from speaking. In this hell of noise, man disintegrates and is lost; he is broken up into countless worries, fantasies, and fears. In order to get out of these depressing tunnels, he desperately awaits noise so that it will bring him a few consolations. Noise is a deceptive, addictive, and false tranquilizer. The tragedy of our world is never better summed up than in the fury of senseless noise that stubbornly hates silence. This age detests the things that silence brings us to: encounter, wonder, and kneeling before God." --- Robert Cardinal Sarah "The Power of Silence"

[@djtrishm]

Very Good food for thought. Thank you!

[@paulajablonski2129]

Agree- in a news blackout here as well. You'll drive yourself crazy if you listen to it all!

[@sharrose7594]

Thank you

[@n8rlvr876]

First of all, welcome home!! Thank you for this. This a great way for me to prepare for Lent. As always, God bless you and Crags❤️

[@FatherDave]

thanks MB! God bless you out there. Cragly sends you a happy tail wag

[@cindyflanagan1493]

Not gonna lie, this went in a direction I did not expect but I gotta say it's kindof awesome to get a little nugget of insight from your back steps.

[@cheapers1952]

Thank you ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@patriciacanales460]

I'm so happy to see you we missed you 💓 And Crawley.

[@2979paul]

Hi Father, I hope you enjoyed your trip.

[@Noelle-Entee]

Healing by removable.Poweful. 🙌🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@patrickmcdonald5731]

This was excellent, thank you

[@tgkotz2834]

👍 Thank you!

[@Butterfly-if1qs]

WELCOME HOME FATHER DAVE🌹

[@ladyred4010]

Amen! Craggley is so cute and Father Dave is so right! Go outside, that beautiful blue sky above you is waaaay better to watch than the news. God=Dog, Dog=God, not rocket science, being outside with my dog makes me feel closer to god. God bless Craggley and you! Thank you for this porch talk!

[@joanneehrman6176]

Amen to that!!!

[@gregkent3748]

Amen to that Father Dave! Well said!

[@j.markenglish5747]

I love the reference to a great song 😊

[@maureenmchugh4120]

Right on, brother!

[@stanleyolsen1766]

you are so awesome fr dave!

[@susanroldan5948]

This was an interesting topic. Spot on.

[@samterr]

Good going my Brother.

[@sharrose7594]

Father, could you answer a question about this gospel. What is the significance of Jesus touching man's eyes twice for full restoration? I've been doing a little mass scripture prayer group on Twitter and I opened discussion for this. I was wondering correlation man's hand in Jesus' represent baptism then second touch, full confirmation

[@23RO]

I heard that shooting it with bullets would not bring it down fast enough. There would have to be multiple passes. Also, bullets will contiue to travel for miles and would eventually land in an uncontrolled zone, thus endangering life and property. The missle explodes and falls immediately in a predictable area.

[@blueticecho5690]

Hey does this count for a Sunday mass..

[@gruntrvn]

Hi Craggy!

[@marilyn7772]

👍

[@margaloone7970]

I turned the TV off when they started talking that aliens brought the balloons. Thanks for the great message.

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

Bwahahaha so true!!!

[@connievelasquez7893]

I agree father I do not care to watch the news either! We need to pray and pray the rosary instead!!!

[@cjjackson3007]

Would you travel to Erie PA to attend an 80 year old lady who loves your message birthday party? Your trip, travel everything paid for.... it would make her year!!

[@LostArchivist]

I know few people are going to see this, bur I only caught this video on Ash Wednesday. I have been studying Earth`s natural history and one thing that you will learn is that mass extinctions of species occur, infrequently, but periodically. They are horrible occurances if one considers what died out, but they also open the stage for great new diversities of creatures from those that survive, and biodiversity and complexity has only increased over time. God knows what He is about and no sacrifice made will be wasted. God prunes the Tree of Life, let`s allow Him to prune the trees of our lives. We can only bear greater fruit for it. Also it can be somewhat of a spur to surrender what the Lord is asking of you if one considers that God choose you over millions of irrational species, their extinctions are in part what opened the way for the eventual arrival of humans. Not just us there is alot more going on, but we can trace how evolutionarily things lead up to us in some ways that we can see how it otherwise likely would not. This will not prove to your atheist relative that God must exist because they can just counter that we might just die out one day. We do not expect that, but for an empirical materialist, that is perfectly possible. What I am saying is, is that this is just for spiritual reflection, not apologetics.

[@brians4012]

My apologies. #well said...😁

[@wayneweis653]

We have to watch to the end to see if you wash your hands. Cool trick.

[@starbright6096]

The "balloon" was 200 ft tall according to what the military reported to Congress, so not sure what a few bullets would do. Sure don't watch news all day but our society is based on people being informed.

[@mikelezan1023]

I understand your point about the importance of being informed in our society, but I want to emphasize the distinction between being informed and being misinformed. While it's true that our society is based on having access to accurate and reliable information, it's equally true that being misinformed can be just as damaging, if not more so, than being uninformed. In today's world, where misinformation and disinformation are rampant, it's more important than ever to be discerning consumers of information. This means taking the time to fact-check what we read, hear, and watch, and not relying solely on a single news source or social media platform for our information. By staying vigilant and seeking out credible sources, we can ensure that we are truly informed and not falling prey to the many falsehoods that circulate in our information ecosystem. And by doing so, we can help to promote a more informed, engaged, and resilient society, one that is based on a shared commitment to truth and accuracy.

[@dorisfazakas2590]

I believe the balloon is ours! That is why they shot it to pieces! By the way, my grandson that is living on his own, I got him to watch you! He really likes you and watches your mass. He really isn't catholic.

[@michsims123]

I don’t listen to the news and I deleted Facebook, so good not knowing stuff!

[@joannedagsvik9543]

Father Dave I loved to listen to you but I strongly disagree with you. Like the priesthood and many other callings that serve the world, I highly respect professional and I reiterate “professional” journalists . I would caution anyone to refrain from spreading conspiracy theories. As a Catholic I am very proud of those Catholic leaders and Catholic journalists and also the Vatican news who are dedicated leaders who discry lies and promote Justice. We need to be vigilant at a time of spreading fascism and totalitarianism. Conspiracy theories need to be removed. I agree that we need to remove ourselves but I am sad to see people so removed from world affairs that they don’t know the suffering in the world and the leaders who are trying to be peacemakers and to help those who are poor. Please don’t lump all journalists into the “lying media” who are promulgating falsity for their own ends. Gos Bless you and thank you . With respect, JoAnne

[@joannedagsvik9543]

Also I wish we would support world leaders who support democracy over totalitarianism and fascism .

[@FatherDave]

Good Nuance here JoAnne. Not all journalism is bad. . . and not all of it is your friend

[@judyjacobs7028]

Thank you for reminding us that Jesus can heal us by removal. I spent 33 years working for a small city daily newspaper after getting a degree in reporting and editing at the University of Florida and I know our family-owned paper was strong on ethics and strived to be balanced. “The Media” reports the news and reports what officials tell them about events. Obviously there can be great bias in reporting and what is covered if the organization has a liberal or conservative slant. The real truth eventually comes out. But you’re correct in advising us not to marinate in the news all day. Like anything in life, over-indulgence is unhealthy. Thank you for your thought-provoking and mind-bending homilies. I love your spirit, Fr.Dave. Still, I don’t want to hang my head in shame for choosing a life career in journalism and I think it’s wrong to label the majority of news gatherers as the lying media. (Too many folks similarly label all Catholic priests or Catholic parishioners as evil thanks to the past sins of priests, bishops and other religious). God bless you, Fr. Dave. I want you to know I have dear friends who supposedly should be my political enemies. I always pray for Jesus’s forgiveness if my political opinions or judgments are wrong.

[@darlatomac5693]

Hmmm, I agree with too much news is bad for you, but I will say that this felt a little conspiracy driven as well 🤔 Careful, Father Dave. You and Aaron Rodgers could be a lot more alike than you’d like to think.