The Joy of the Lord is my strength

In this episode of Holy Spirit Activate, Fr David leads us into the supernatural gift of prophecy–the ability to hear the voice of God and speak his word in love and power

From Moses longing that “all God’s people would prophesy” to Peter proclaiming it fulfilled at Pentecost, prophecy has always been at the heart of the Spirit’s mission. Fr. David breaks open what it truly means to be a prophet—not necessarily as someone predicting the future, but as one who brings God’s voice in the present moment. In this episode you’ll learn:

• How prophecy is part of your baptismal identity

• Why prophetic words are meant to build up, cheer up, and draw people closer to God

• The difference between teaching and prophetic inspiration

• How to begin discerning and delivering prophetic words, even with simple images or Scriptures

• Why God wants to speak through you, not just to you

Activation challenge: Ask the Holy Spirit to highlight one person in your phone contacts who needs an encouraging word. Reach out, ask how you can pray for them, take their need into your prayer time, and be open to how God speaks–through a word, image, Scripture, Then boldly, share it in love. 

YOU WERE MADE TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE. NOW IT’S TIME TO SHARE IT

How people approach Jesus determines what they receive from him. Jesus opens his heart to us, but our disposition determines what we receive. We won't receive much if we come to Mass treating it like a performance. If we approach Jesus hungry, tired, desperate, and in need, he will open His Heart to us

Quotes from the Saints

“How sweet was that kiss of Jesus, It was kiss of love” (St. Therese on her first communion)

“Oh what are these sufferings to me in comparison to one daily Holy Communion (receiving Eucharist in the times of great trial)

“Nothing is capable of giving me such sensible joy as the reception of the bread of life” (St Margaret Mary Alacoque)

“In that little host is the solution to all the problems of the world” (Saint John Paul II)

“When you look at Jesus on the cross, you understand how much Jesus loved THEN, when you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now” (Saint Theresa of Calcutta)

“When we go before the Blessed Sacrament, let us open our heart; our good God will open His. We shall go to Him; He will come to us, the one to ask, the other to receive. It will like a breath from one to another” (St John Vianney) 

Faith is more than just believing the right ideas; it is bold mountain-moving power that puts God's promises into action. It is not passive belief but appropriating the faith of Jesus that commands fig trees to wither and mountains to move.

Drawing from Mark 11 and Hebrews 12, we are invited to activate our spiritual authority as beloved sons and daughters and speak to the situations in our life that do not reflect the Kingdom of Heaven.

In this episode you will learn:

The difference between intellectual faith and charismatic faith

Why authority comes from identity, not feelings

How Jesus teaches us to speak with faith, not just about it

What it means to pray with confidence as a son or daughter of the Father.

How to identify the "mountains" in your life-and speak to them with holy boldness

Activation challenge: Identify one area of your life that does not reflect heaven-fear, shame, anxiety, and sin-and speak to it in the name of Jesus. Then read Hebrews 12:1-2 and ask for the faith of Jesus to take root in you.

Bonus: Pray with someone today for God to move in their life.

Faith is not for saints and superheroes-it's for you!

What if WWJD didn't just mean What would Jesus do but What will Jesus Do through you? Unpack the radical truth that Christians are called to live supernaturally

Why the gifts of the Holy Spirit-charisms- are essential to our mission?

How Peter walking on water reveals Jesus' invitation to live beyond the ordinary

The difference between the Isaiah gifts and the charismatic gifts

Why charisms are not about showing off, but showing love

How the Holy Spirit equips us to bring heaven to earth right where we are

Activation: Read 1 Corinthians 14:1 and begin asking: Where is God asking me to bring his love today?

The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We release to others according to our awareness. Are you aware of the presence of the Prince of Peace in your life? Or are you releasing something else to others?

"Acquire peace in yourselves and thousands around you will be saved" (Saint Seraphim of Sarov)

The connection between the fruit of patience and the gift of hope.

Have the faith of God that moves mountains, that's our inheritance as Christians.

Jesus is way better than you think he is.

Meekness is not weakness