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The MacDonaldtown Parables (A sermon on Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Father Dave

[Jesus] put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest … 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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An Open Letter from the President of the United States

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Still I find it hard to accept the terrible reality of the events of Tuesday 11th September, 2001. The days go by, but the pain does not go away. Nor does the passing of the days in any way diminish … Continue reading →

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From Pulpit Box to Boxing Ring – The Manly Daily July 14th, 1995

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

by Adam Lucas Anglican Priest Father David Smith will pray for Darren Cooper tonight – and then attempt to knock his block off. The man of the cloth will swap his cassock and crucifix for gloves and mouthguard when he … Continue reading →

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Fighting Chance For Kids – Sunday Telegraph July 7th, 1996

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

IN the unconventional parish of Father Dave Smith, the community knows violence is not the answer —but it can be part of the cure. Fr Smith finds a good fight is the best way to get the message across to … Continue reading →

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Right Fight – Sunday Life July 21st, 2002

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Father Dave

THE GOLDEN RULE OF FlGHT Club is not negotiable: first night, you’ve gotta fight. That’s what Father David Smith tells his young charges when they come looking for action at the Holy Trinity youth centre in Dulwich Hill in Sydney’s … Continue reading →

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