Tag Archives: Father Dave Smith

A Tribute to the Syrian Arab Army

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Father Dave

Father Dave here, and I’m still grieving the collapse of Syria, and the ascendency of one-time Al Qaeda leader, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, to the country’s leadership. I’ve been fearing for my many Syrian friends. I’ve been praying for their safety … Continue reading →

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Nick, the Debt-Collector

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Father Dave

It was mid-winter and close to midnight. I was at my desk in the rectory office, and in the middle of a crisis … Continue reading →

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My Greatest Night of Boxing (so far)

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Father Dave

It was a big night of boxing for me – the highlight of my boxing career thus far. Continue reading →

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The Martyrdom of Resistance Leaders Strengthens the Palestinian People – Father Dave speaks to Taghrib News

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Father Dave

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Love one Another (A sermon on John 13:31-35)

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Father Dave

We are in the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to St John’s this week, and I’m going to unpack our reading verse by verse as it is a difficult passage. “When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the … Continue reading →

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The Battle for the Vineyard – a sermon on Matthew 21:33-40

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Father Dave

“Hear another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. When … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Chaos – Pentecost 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Father Dave

“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as … Continue reading →

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From the pulpit to the boxing ring – The Point Magazine, August 2015

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Father Dave

I’m really proud to have been featured in this article in The Point Magazine. The journalist, Widyan Fares, was as charming as she was professional and a woman of great insight. It was a privilege to be interviewed by her. If you … Continue reading →

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Boxing Father Dave has a Ring of Confidence – Inner West Courier Jan 11th, 2013.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Father Dave

NOT content with holding the world record for the most continuous rounds of boxing, Father Dave Smith wants to challenge an Irish fighter who attempted to beat his record. Follow this reporter on Twitter: @Oli_Murray The parish priest at the Holy … Continue reading →

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