Fire on the Mountain

The world is being discipled by fear. But Jesus announces another Kingdom. In this final episode of Where the Dove Rests , we explore the last Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Drawing from Matthew 5, John 17, Acts 5, Revelation 12, and the witness of the early Church, this episode is a call to become people upon whom th...

Jesus said the world would believe when Christians are united—so what does our division say about us? Jesus said something astonishing the night before He died: The world will believe in Him when it sees Christians united . So what does it mean that the world mostly sees the opposite? Division. Suspicion. Christians attacking other Christians. In this episode of Where the Dove Rests , we confront...

What if purity isn’t about behavior modification… but about spiritual voltage? In this episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood words in faith culture. Purity has often been reduced to rule-keeping, image management, or moral anxiety. But what if purity is actually about power? What if the oil that fuels the flame must be undiluted to burn bright? From anointing oil in ancient Scripture...

Holiness doesn’t withdraw from brokenness — it moves toward it. And where mercy is received, miracles follow. Episode 5 explores how Jesus forms merciful hearts and releases healing, restoration, and resurrection wherever His mercy is welcomed.

What if the greatest threat to holiness today isn’t sin — but self-righteousness? In Matthew 9 and 12, Jesus clashes with the Pharisees not because they lacked zeal, but because they tried to manage righteousness instead of receive it. What began as a love for holiness slowly turned into judgment, exclusion, and even contempt. This episode explores the difference between hungering for righteousnes...

What if meekness isn’t weakness—but the moment we stop needing to be right? Jesus doesn’t bless those who dominate, out-argue, or control the Church. If He did, He would have come down from the Cross. Instead, He stayed. In this episode of Where the Dove Rests , we explore why meekness is not passivity, but strength that has passed through poverty of spirit, mourning, and trust in the Father. Draw...

What if the most dangerous lies in your life didn’t look like lies at all? From the garden of Book of Genesis to the wilderness in Gospel of Matthew , and finally to the fire of Acts of the Apostles 28 , Scripture reveals a consistent pattern: the enemy rarely begins with obvious evil. He begins with something reasonable. Attractive. Even spiritual. But as Ignatius of Loyola teaches, you must exam...

You don’t lack compassion — you’re just emotionally exhausted from feeling it for everyone except the person in front of you. We live in an age of constant exposure to suffering. Headlines, tragedies, outrage, and crisis stream past us all day long. And without realizing it, something happens inside: we go numb. Then indifference grows. Jesus shows us a different way. In Matthew 9:36, He doesn’t c...

In this conversation, Fr. David introduces a new series focused on the Beatitudes, exploring their deeper meanings and implications for living a life aligned with the teachings of Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual poverty and dependence on God, illustrating how these attitudes create a welcoming space for the Holy Spirit in our lives. The discussion includes practical applications o...

In this episode, we explore the profound teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the metaphors of salt and light. Jesus emphasizes the transformative power of these elements in the life of a Christian and the responsibility that comes with being a disciple. Through various examples, we will see how Jesus embodies these qualities and challenges us to reflect on our own lives an...

Talk given at Encounter School of Ministry in Fairfield Connecticut. What if peace isn’t the absence of storms, but the restoration of order within them? In this talk, we follow Jesus from calming the storm (Matthew 8), to forming new wineskins (Matthew 9), to commissioning His disciples (Matthew 10), and finally speaking “Peace” to wounded hearts after the Resurrection (John 20). With insights fr...

In the  Advent Kingdom Hearts  series finale, witness faith transform Isaiah's dry wilderness into Spirit-filled forests (32:15)—through St. Joseph's bold "option" of naming Jesus amid mystery (Mt 1:18-25), St. Seraphim's call to acquire the Holy Spirit for infinite grace, and Bezalel's sacred building (Heb 11:3). Surrender control, offer load-bearing trust, and plant oak...

What if joy isn’t something we have to manufacture, but something we recognize? On this Gaudete Sunday episode, we explore how joy consistently follows Jesus wherever healing and restoration break in. Through the Advent readings, we learn how to spot the signs of God’s Kingdom already at work—in justice, healing, patient hope, and everyday grace. This conversation invites us to notice what God is...

Like John the Baptist’s cry in the wilderness, repentance clears away what chokes our growth so the prophetic anointing can rise again. This episode invites listeners to return to the Lord not with fear but with hope—because every humble turning becomes a place where a new Spirit-filled shoot can break through.

Peace is not the absence of conflict it is God's presence in the midst of it. Peace gives us traction to overcome dis-straction and restoration to turn our swords into plowshares. Anchored in Hebrews 12:28's unshakeable Kingdom, this episode flips Proverbs 18:19's offense-barriers on their head—smart boundaries shield your dignity with justice and charity, but resentment's walls ch...

In Episode 0 of the Kingdom Life in the Holy Spirit Advent series, we dive into the radical truth that “The Kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20–21). Anchored in Romans 14:17, we discover a Kingdom that is unshakeable , as Hebrews 12:24 reminds us, even when everything else in life falls apart. This episode shows how Advent is a season to awaken to the Spirit’s reign within, cultivating peace...

In this episode, we map the devil’s subtle tactics—Deception, Division, Diversion, and Discouragement—onto the six pieces of the Armor of God, revealing how ordinary temptations infiltrate our daily lives. Drawing on Scripture and patristic texts ,you will be equipped with tactics against the everyday enemy, finish the race, and keep the faith.

From the burning of the magic books in Ephesus to the unquenchable fire on Slane, from Elijah’s heavenly blaze to St. Bartolo Longo’s dramatic conversion. Join us as we put on the Armor of God, receive the authentic gifts of the Spirit, and pray for the fire of the Holy Spirit to illuminate our lives and defeat every deception.

In this episode, discover how to lay down the armor of self-reliance, self-promotion, and self-protection, and be clothed in Christ’s own righteousness. Like Naaman and David, learn the freedom of obedience and vulnerability—the true “armor exchange” that turns weakness into strength.

"Discover how St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ can be a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare. Hear her childhood dream of demons fleeing from her gaze, and learn how childlike trust, Psalm 23, Psalm 8, and insights from Big God, Little Devil show us to rest in God’s provision and walk boldly in His presence."

Homily on the Triumph of the Holy Cross The snake may bite, but the Cross has drawn out the poison. The Spirit has filled you with antivenom. The wound you carry can become your greatest authority in Christ. Walk in that victory today. Lift high the name of Jesus—the name above every name. Another Prayer Activation for Shaking Off Fear https://tabella.me/uploads/files/487cb7cef3a3e4209a484c8063894...

In the conclusion of Holy Spirit Activate , Fr. David Dodd, TOR, brings it all together with a powerful reflection on the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Scripture, Church teaching, and the Catechism’s affirmation that Confirmation perpetuates the grace of Pentecost, Fr. David challenges listeners to awaken to the reality that the same Spirit who transformed the apostles lives w...

In this episode of Holy Spirit Activate , Fr. David Dodd, TOR, reflects on the gift of wisdom—the first charism listed by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. Unlike human intellect or clever strategy, this wisdom is a supernatural gift that enables believers to see situations from God's higher perspective. It’s not just about knowledge; it’s about direction, discernment, and divine insight. Fr. Davi...

In this episode of Holy Spirit Activate , Fr. David Dodd, TOR, explores the often overlooked gift of the interpretation of tongues. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14, Fr. David unpacks the distinction between private prayer in tongues and public messages in tongues—clarifying how the gift of interpretation functions not as a literal translation, but as a Spirit-led understanding of what God is communi...

In this episode of Holy Spirit Activate , Fr. David Dodd, TOR, explores one of the most misunderstood and deeply personal charisms of the Holy Spirit—the gift of tongues. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, Church tradition, and teachings from the saints, Fr. David clarifies what this gift truly is: speech inspired by the Holy Spirit in a language unknown to the speaker, given primarily as a means of p...