Identity Restored: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

A New Playlist with Fr. David Dodd, TOR

How often do we hear about the “fruits of the Holy Spirit” but struggle to live them out in real life?

Love, joy, peace, patience… they sound beautiful—but how do they actually take root in our lives when we’re tired, stressed, or discouraged? What does kindness look like when we’re dealing with conflict? Or self-control when we’re overwhelmed?

Welcome to Identity Restored: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit—a brand-new playlist led by Fr. David Dodd, TOR, created to help you discover the real, lived power of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life.

🎧 Listen now on Tabella

What to Expect

In this series, Fr. David walks us through each of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, as found in Galatians 5:22–23. But this isn’t just a theological lecture—it’s a real, grounded, heartfelt journey to come into the fullness of who you are as a child of God.

Each episode includes:

• Scripture and teachings from the Word of God

• Wisdom from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

• Insights from the Church’s moral and spiritual tradition

• Personal stories from Fr. David’s life and priesthood

• Practical applications to help you recognize and cultivate these fruits in your own life

Fr. David’s storytelling and deep pastoral wisdom make this a series that’s not only spiritually rich, but deeply relatable.

Why the Fruits Matter

In the Christian life, the Holy Spirit doesn't just guide our thoughts—He moves our hearts and our whole being. As the Catechism reminds us, “Moral perfection consists in man’s being moved to the good not by his will alone, but also by his sensitive appetite.” (CCC 1770)

In other words, God wants to transform your desires, your emotions, your entire outlook—not just your behavior, so that you may be free to live in the fullness of who God made you to be. The fruits of the Holy Spirit are the visible signs that this transformation is happening.

And here’s the truth: God uses our circumstances to show off His goodness. He doesn’t always remove the struggle, but He walks with us through it—offering peace, joy, patience, and gentleness that defy explanation.

When we know His character—when we trust who He reveals Himself to be—we can view our challenges through the lens of hope instead of fear.

Start Listening Today

Whether you’re on the go, folding laundry, commuting to work, or sitting in prayer, take this opportunity to be filled with the Spirit—and to allow these fruits to take root in your daily life.

📖 Listen to Identity Restored: The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

👉 Click here to start the playlist on Tabella

Bonus Content 🎙️

If you love this series, don’t miss Fr. David’s other podcast: Fire on the Mountain—available in the description of this playlist, on all major podcast platforms, and of course, on the Tabella App.

🔥 Fire on the Mountain explores how to live a bold and Spirit-filled Catholic life, with practical insights and powerful encouragement from Fr. David’s experience and ministry.