Message for Sunday Aug 27th from the St. Therese Shrine in Juneau Alaska

Contact your representative:
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United States Catholic Bishops's message on cluster bombs:
www.usccb.org/....
Prayers for all of you up here. Live your faith.
music by Fr. David Swantek

[@carolinacornwellina296]

12:53 Father Dave, I have learned more from you in the last two years of your online Masses and mini lectures like this from Alaska than in the previous 71 years of my life. Thanks from the bottom of my heart and soul. I CAN do small things daily for Jesus and with this encouragement, I will.

[@cookinginheels2774]

I agree with you a million percent ! Father Dave In my 50 years of life .. I’ve never learned as much as I have learned just this past year! May God Bless You and Protect you always, Father Dave ! We love you here in our home ! We MISS YOU !! Say hi to Dianne when you get back I’ve missed them too ..

[@mjjarrett1290]

Thank you Father Dave.

[@marykowalewski5582]

Look forward to the Mass online next week. Hope you had a wonderful vacation. Safe travels back home. Bless u father Dave. 🙏✝️❤️

[@theclapaolini4322]

You are a great Priest .you are such a unique preacher .God is so pleased with your fidelity. GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT. GOD GIVE YOU HEALTH.AMEN

[@donaldparsonsjr.4644]

What a Wonderful Job your doing as a Priest ! Keep up the Great Messages !

[@ritaplantamura6027]

Thank you for sharing Father.

[@janetconnors3113]

What beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing this. Good to see your face. Like the stone wall when we come together we are supportive, protective, strong, functional and meaningful. God bless you

[@christinemontana5593]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Fr Dave! Missing you but glad you had a well deserved getaway ❤

[@marykayejenrich7845]

I was literally just thinking about you, and there you were. I miss your masses. Have a safe trip home?

[@madelinegardner2785]

The Lord is with you, Father Dave, in Alaska at the shrine of St. Therese, it shows on your face, His peace dwells within you. You are the rock for so many, and the beautiful scenery you have showed us brings us peace here at home. What will I do with my rock? Thank you!

[@patrichel3592]

God Bless the people of the Ukraine and All the other War torn areas of the world... Unimaginable what they are going through.. Prayers for them all....Evil must be defeated....

[@joannelivengood7914]

This is such a beautiful place. It must be so good for one's spirit and soul there.

[@1403dw]

Getting this today was a wonderful birthday present! You are a blessing. Stay safe. Come home!

[@ameesheth-fontanetta4564]

Thank you Father Dave God bless and safe travels back to jersey🙏 on your return .

[@FatherDave]

thanks Amee

[@JimBott-cj8uh]

Fr Dave your Bless him/her change me I have been using daily and I have been amazed how well it works thank you for always sharing what you have learned God Bless

[@marcienicholson3051]

Playing the rosary for our leaders to stop cluster bombs

[@1970fontenot]

I thank God for you and all you do, thank you, God bless

[@karentobin5447]

Thank you for this visit to this shrine it is beautiful/love all the rocks on buildings and the shrine/we have really missed you this but I'm real happy that you had had time up in such a beautiful/stay safe can't wait to have you back for Sunday mass/God bless you Father Dave 🙏❤️

[@karentobin5447]

Wanted to say the cluster bomb thing was very informative and I will talk to my senator or even call the White House Ukraine deserves peace and to be safe after the war is over bless you you're always in my prayers 🙏❤️

[@tedthetowerdoucette1933]

Hi Fr. Swantek! Thanks for the beautiful video from St. Therese's shrine in Alaska. Thanks for the words of wisdom. Violence only begets more violence. Thanks for showing us that we can do something to bring God's kingdom into this world. Every little act of holiness matters. God bless!

[@annrapij3652]

🙏❤️✝️🌹 have a wonderful time stay safe. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@juanitagarcia-vicente4720]

Praying for peace.

[@MarianneSmith-e4h]

Thank You Father Dave

[@zippyiddydoodah]

Hope you had a wonderful vacation …beautiful pics….St.Theresa was thee name of my grammar school in Boston😀

[@jugannow]

Your mother must be so proud of you. You are an amazing person.

[@joeforrest8330]

Spielberg's got nothing on you, brother. What a powerful 13 minutes of cinematic content. We all know how much St. Therese means to you. Sharing her example of great holiness with us makes me also want to take action and try to help others in any little way I can. Even amongst all those stones & boulders, Fr. DAVE ROCKS!!✝

[@daniel7___]

We came up to visit you a few days ago at the church in Juneau. Left you a message in the visitor book. Enjoy your style

[@user-cu4gh8so2x]

Thank you Fr. Dave for sharing this with us. Your words fill my heart with urgency, yearning, and love. Alaska looks so beautiful.

[@agapilogos]

Thank you, Father Dave! How about a "We Will Rock You" tune (Jesus Edition), haha! 🌹God bless!!!

[@FatherDave]

priceless

[@TheRICHPETERSEN]

Beautiful Homily from a beautiful place, thank you Father Dave. Did you bring Cragley? Be safe and be blessed

[@cheapers1952]

Great to hear a little comment from your father by the way what time does the sun set and rise where you are at?

[@FatherDave]

8:30/5:30

[@marypatrick2874]

Sure have missed you Thanks for sharing your vacation and the positive words...God Bless You Father Dave!!!!!

[@vida3123]

Bless you Fr Dave. Thank you for your heartfelt video, showing us the Shrine of St Therese, the stunning scenery and the rocks. You rock, Fr Dave! I'm praying for peace.

[@maryseibert5567]

We need to pray daily that Russia and Ukraine will sign a peace agreement!

[@sandylynn1111]

Thank you, Father Dave, for this message. We need to pray, and pray a lot, for this world we live in. It's so beautiful there, a wonderful place to get closer to our Lord. Safe travels home. See you at Mass 🙏

[@sabralocke4904]

Faith without works is dead- love the analogy with the little rocks- I'm against bombs or violence of any sort- violence begets violence - and if we all just gave a little rock of good deeds and love imagine how much the world would weigh in love and peace- thanks for giving this message!!! it looks beautiful there!!! You rock Fr Dave 😊

[@maureenmchugh4120]

You rock, Father Dave! I’m inspired now to learn more about St. Therese and the Little Way. Thanks and enjoy the rest of your vacation!

[@StopCopiesMes]

Can't wait for your return 🎉

[@ruthfalcon2480]

Awesome scenery! Thx Fr. Dave you ROCK!🙂

[@kerrywoods5314]

I am half the world away from you in distance, Fr Dave but yes, I agree with your take on cluster bombs. I will match you in prayer & pray a Rosary that future generations of people will live without the threat of these terrible instruments of destruction. God's Love & Peace be with you in beautiful Alaska. Thank you for showing us the shrine to St Therese. 🙏❤️

[@Butterfly-if1qs]

Thank you Jesus for Fr Dave. Bless him with safe journey and a heart full of Your mercy and grace.

[@laurabaca9683]

Father Dave, I have used your Bless them, change me a couple times this week. It brings me comfort when I am stressed. The Church and area looks beautiful. You are missed.

[@nancystapleton2257]

🌹thanks for sharing the beauty of the lord from alaska………hope all is well thank you for your inspiring message

[@cameron5397]

You rock Father Dave. Thank you.

[@deanyhillhouse3846]

Thank you Fr Dave for sharing the shrine of St Therese and your message of peace with me today. The beautiful nature in your surroundings is inspiring as a true sign of Our Lord’s glorious works. May my prayers in some small way contribute to bringing the message of peace to our misguided leaders and the people of Ukraine. ☮️

[@dcruzowenita3066]

Wonderful pictures of Alaska. It is a pleasure to listen to your homily. Thank you.

[@MrCrowleyandhisdrone]

Wow , that you for sharing. Peace be with you Father Dave, thank you🙂

[@bluegirl4079]

Such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.

[@nancystapleton2257]

Loved the little pink heart on the rock at the end 💕

[@MarieABuccella]

God Bless You Fr. Dave! from Hamilton Ontario Canada

[@Maryjane-im6gq]

Thank you Father Dave for telling us about cluster bombs, never entered my mind.

[@dianeaakjer3430]

I didn’t know about cluster bombs. Thank you for talking about it. Such a beautiful setting

[@stephguz]

Word! Thank you so much for sharing this. Beautiful! … …Saw God…heard God.

[@helheljer]

And you, rock father! Enjoy your vacation you deserve a long, peaceful one!

[@lisackbender7493]

Thankyou for your inspirational information about St. Theresa and King David and how we should act on our Faith. Looks so beautiful and peaceful there. Looking foward to having you back for Sunday masses. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marthapatterson6648]

Thank you for this sermon. I was watching your wonderful mass for about 1 + months and I really have learned alot from you. I am thankful to hear this because it is easy to do little things. I always enjoy your teaching. So inspiring.❤❤ 10:14 . ❤

[@maryanncostigan8745]

Father Dave how wonderful that you take the time from you vacation to come to us and keep us under your wing. Alaska is beautiful and thanks for the mini-tour with your talks. God be with you. Looking forward to seeing you at Mass soon.

[@pmayb1]

Thank you Father Dave! Your message is so strong! Beautiful country. I paint messages or cute pictures on rocks and I put them out for people to find. Father Dave could you say a prayer for me. Next Tuesday I am having a procedure on my back to make me feel better. St. Theresa was my patron saint for my confirmation, many years ago. God Bless you!

[@FatherDave]

i sure will pmay

[@christinegreenberg1145]

I wish I had come upon this shrine when I was in Juneau 12 years ago!

[@DadInFastForward]

Pretty area. Thank you for the video.

[@barbp4651]

Thank you for sharing your vacation with us! Emailed my Representative and both Senators. Another big thank you for teaching me more of being a Catholic in the last 2 years than I've learned in 60. God bless you and so grateful for you.

[@maryseibert5567]

Thank you Father Dave, beautiful scenery, beautiful rocks. Hope you're nice and cool up there. May God bestow peace upon the United States of America. I pray for all the people that were lost in the fire in Maui. I pray that they find all the people that are missing. Such devastation.

[@joysegura5520]

Thank you Father Dave for sharing your message and images of your trip. It's always uplifting when you visit. I will do my small part to request the abandoning of cluster bombs. God bless and keep you safe.

[@linkossak3317]

Thank you Father Dave. As always, you move me. Safe trip home. I have been singing glory to God with our Choir for your safe return to our parish and our online family. safe home God Bless you

[@barbaraspillane1932]

Thank you Father Dave for your inspiring spiritual message from beautiful Alaska,

[@suziegabriel7653]

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ 🙏🏽 Stay safe Fr. Dave, you make the world a better place.

[@terib1966pYeripaul]

Thank you father Dave we do need to pray 🙏 for this country

[@gracehuegel3714]

I just left a message for my Congressman. God bless you, Father Dave, and thank you for your continual “yes” to our Lord.

[@FatherDave]

Gray! God bless your Yes too! an adventure begins

[@berniebujak2815]

Hope you're enjoying your time listening and talking to God and taking time out of your personal time and sharing your words. You gave new meaning to the word 'rock' and I pray your words inspire me to be more active for HIM enjoy the rest of your time, safe travels home and btw YOU'RE THE ONE WHO ROCKS

[@sharonobrien6257]

Thank you, Father Dave. You ROCK 🥳🙏🏻✝️

[@karentobin5447]

It is August 28th you'll be coming home in another week and a half we have missed you so happy for you to spend time up there in peace and quiet in harmony with God/very interesting about the cluster bombs I'm going to have to send a comment her senator or even leave a message at the White House people of Ukraine have gone a lot through a lot/prayers for Ukraine is there a piece want to say we love you and we've missed you but wholeheartedly happy that you have such a beautiful place to go be alone with God❤🙏🌞

[@MicheleMakinson]

Father Dave this is gorgeous ❤️

[@lizlocher3612]

I totally agree with you, Father Dave, cluster bombs are indiscriminate weaponry, n should not even exist in my opinion!!! If people spent more time trying to be peacemakers instead of inventing more atrocities in the weaponry world, it would benefit not inly the earth itself, but also mankind!!! Cant wait till you are back!!! Thanks for this Gospel regarding St.Peter n Christ assigning him to be the "Rock" of His Church!!

[@lizlocher3612]

Just came back from two Shrines in Michigan from my vacation with my sisters n they were fabulous!!! Stopped at Indian River Shrine in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan about a half hour from Mackinaw City, n walked n prayed the Stations of the Cross in the beautiful woods n prayed n lit candles in the various smaller shrines n went directly up to Lord Jesus on the Cross n hadn't been there since I was a kid in 1972 or so,!!! It was a wonderful experience!!! Also, at my youngest sisters house 🏡 in the Upper Peninsula, went to Mass at St. Anne's Church in L'Anse with Father Corey n went to the Bishop Baraga Shrine of the Snow Shoe Priest again, n took many pics of both places which I will forward one of each to you when I figure out how on my phone 🤳, n bought quite a few beautiful Blessed souvenirs to pass out to my friends upon my return. Thank you for making the Shrine of St. Therese in Alaska my 3rd Shrine tour this month of August, 2023!!!! It is my new record!!! Bless you ever so, Father Dave!!!!

[@felicitypaulse7965]

Thsnk you sharing this besutiful video father Dave its beautiful ! We need to act our Faith! Amen !!! I sm.missing the online mass! Be safe Father Dave.. solid as a Rock!

[@michelemaggi4486]

This is my confirmation saint i chose her. I have so many connections. Thank you for confirmation 👍

[@lindakownick4423]

Thankyou Fr. Dave for your inspirational talk. It certainly is beautiful where you are. You are so blessed, and we are blessed to hear the word of God through you. Have an amazing Vacation.🤗❤️💞

[@tgkotz2834]

Nice video. Beautiful place. St Therese, pray for us.

[@zitateixeira5526]

Amazing Fr Dave thank you for the cinematic beauty of Alaska and St Therese Shrine. We pray that you are continuing to change the lives of people up there as you change our lives through your blessed words and prayers. We pray that we will always act in our faith and build our faith on the rock of God’s church. We look forward to seeing you soon and pray that you have a wonderful and spiritual time there in Alaska. You are our rock and we pray for you. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🙏🏻🙏🏻😎😎🕊🕊🧗‍♂️🧗‍♂️

[@raquellucas2202]

Always enjoy your mass and words of wisdom! Many blessings to you. Thank you!

[@kensod6034]

Thanks father Dave . i pray every day for help from the lil flower 🌹... I've seen her statue move . move me to tears . i could show you I'm in Sharon hill . I'm sure she'd show you too in private . God's will not mine . she's my daily friend. I'm a sinner in need of help so she brought me to you. 🌹 . i think your a game dog of a priest even though you exude your giving spirit of love of Jesus. 🌹 you would of spoke up for Jesus. However we both know it's God's will not ours... God wanted another scenario not ours... Even though its outta love. 🌹. God bless you father Dave 🌹

[@mygoldboy6546]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing Father Dave. Safe travels ❤✌️🙏

[@stanleyolsen1766]

thank you fr dave for continuing to teach the followers of Christ even when you are on vacation. YOU ROCK!

[@williamhaase4248]

I just sent an email to my congressman requesting he support legislation to removed cluster bombs from our arsenal and to not export them.

[@FatherDave]

excellent William! way to put your faith into action. Feels good

[@theresavalentino6750]

Thank you for thinking about us on this holy Sunday on August 27. Miss your masses. Your words were so inspiring and filled my heart brought tears to my eyes. Actually God bless you and your ministry in Alaska. Wish I had the physical ability to come there as well. Have a beautiful week.❤🥰🙏

[@sueseanglynn2801]

Hallo Fr.Dave, lovely to see you in Alaska again, hope you r having a wonderful holiday. God bless you for the beautiful talks. Sue from South Africa xx

[@FatherDave]

God bless you guys way down there from way up here

[@dcamille-]

Amen and God Bless you Father Dave for your mini teachings🪨 🙏📿🙏

[@susanbyington6725]

Peace be with your spirit

[@FatherDave]

thank you Sue.

[@pegviola1017]

Thank you so much Fr Dave for sharing your magical summer home with us. It is such a breath taking view. We miss you and look forward to seeing you next week. Safe travels back home!

[@donaldparsonsjr.4644]

Thanks for your videos while on vacation, Appreciate it !

[@FatherDave]

you're welcome Donald. Have a blessed week

[@GodblessAmerica856]

Thank you Father Dave. Bless you.

[@troublelashchuk8721]

The few times I have been to Juneau we have always visited St Therese Shrine! It is magnificently stunning!! The entire area around Auke Bay and Fritz Cove is so beautiful! Thank you so much for your message and sharing Alaska with us one rock at a time!❤

[@meganjenkins2264]

Father Dave I’m very happy that I was able to go to the Shrine of St Therese. When I watched your video about the Shrine I was inspired and made it to the Shrine today. I’m so glad. Thank you and God bless us always.

[@FatherDave]

wonderful Megan! God will bless you and I'll remember you when Im there later this summer

[@lisackbender7493]

Looking foward to seeing you next Sunday mass.🙏

[@lindaburns9350]

Thankyou for such a beautiful video.. How gorgeous it is where you are plus thankyou for informing us about the democrats and Republicans actually agreeing on stopping those horrific bombs.. God BLESS YOU,FATHER DAVE❤

[@thomasgibbons3537]

The agreement among the parties is purely superficial and replete with partisan agendas.

[@Noelle-Entee]

It looks so serene.Thank you for taking the time to share that Beautiful place with us Father Dave.Greetings from Cape Town🇿🇦

[@csaggesern743]

You ROCK father Dave! Great message!

[@Cannolismom]

We missed you Father Dave thank you for taking the time to make this video 🙏🏼 such a beautiful view 💙🗻

[@Mr.Popeye2u]

Thank you Father Dave

[@ElizabethSharp-sm3vb]

Thank you so much!!!😇🐰🙏

[@mbebojensen]

Thank you for this Father Dave! The Shrine is beautiful! Miss you on Sunday! Praying for peace....the world is so unpredictable now. It is scary. ❤

[@michellefavrin2660]

Bless you Fr. Dave you are an amazing and caring priest. I've learnt alot from your homilies.😊

[@donaldparsonsjr.4644]

Excellent, Excellent talk from Alaska ! Enjoy the Holiday ! God Bless You !

[@SteveRekas]

What a beautiful place. Praying for peace. Don't forget to go fishing. Enjoy your vacation.

[@trishdecresce3952]

Good morning and thank you. Watching this before work starts, I wish I could quit my job avd become a priest-lady. But of course, I cannot. So, a special rosary for the support tk stop cluster bombs. Loved your message, video, scenery, and that shrine/church to St. Terese.

[@FatherDave]

Your response is too perfect. Have you ever read the autobiography of St. Therese? She had a similar wish. well worth checking out. inspired me to break up with my gf and leave my job and enter the seminary. God bless you

[@trishdecresce3952]

@FatherDave Wow. Still at work on my break and Wow. Just thinking about getting a book on her life. Back to work for me now. Wow. Thank you.

[@trishdecresce3952]

You have given a lot of us the desire to learn more and feel the closeness to God. I am currently reading The pamphlet This Is My Body, by Bishop Barron and what he says is what I see in your Mass. I'm going to research The Little Flower. I know, however, it's going to be hard for me to be that loving towards everything. That's why God is letting me learn more now. I couldn't have children. But God gave me the role of rescuing many dogs and I thought about becoming a Nun years ago, but my unconditional love for my 4-leggers was and still is more important. Why am I posting all of this. Don't know. Again, thanks.

[@judydewey6737]

What a beautiful surprise….wonderful to see you and loved your message….thanks, Fr Dave. God bless you and prayers for a safe trip home.😘🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@trishdecresce3952]

@FatherDave I read about her and plan to get book on her life but after doing my Rosary and Divine Mercy, I found a prayer to pray to her. It brought me that little girl excitement of life for a second. That second was worth more than gold. Enjoy Alaska. My sister is there and sent me incredible pictures. May God Bless you. Im thinking, motorhome and traveling nomad life for me with my dog. Just a thought.