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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

The Martyrdom of Resistance Leaders Strengthens the Palestinian People Continue reading →

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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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Fighting Father Dave to Attempt Guinness World Record – Blitz Magazine

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Father Dave

Anglican parish priest Father Dave Smith, 50, is taking the good fight to a new level as he attempts the Guinness World Record for the greatest number of continuous rounds of boxing. On Sunday 1 April, Father Dave will leave … Continue reading →

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Saving Souls a Counterpunch from Above – SMH

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Father Dave

OUTSIDE the café on Marrickville Road where Father Dave Smith has coffee every morning, a tattooed 20-something is slouched in a chair, sipping on a drink between cigarette drags. Inside, an open newspaper page is headed “Muslim Unrest” above pictures … Continue reading →

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