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 communicating through a supernatural utterance.

Though speaking candidly about his limited personal experience with this particular gift, Fr. David humbly encourages listeners to pursue it, emphasizing that the gifts of the Holy Spirit are meant to build up the Church. He reflects on how the interpretation of tongues, like music or poetry, conveys meaning beyond words, touching hearts and inviting deeper communion with God.

This episode is both a gentle teaching and an invitation to explore more of what Scripture offers. Fr. David encourages all believers to grow in hunger for the Spirit’s work and to take a fresh look at 1 Corinthians 14 with open hearts and expectant faith.