Friday, 10 April 2026.
Fr. Chuck Dahm, a Dominican priest for nearly 62 years, reflects on the apostles’ courage in the face of opposition and connects that witness to today’s struggles for immigrants, diversity, and human dignity. The Apostles boldly spoke out about Jesus Christ against the wishes of the Jewish Leaders of their day. In the same way, Christians today need to be willing to boldly proclaim the truth of Jesus Christ against a government that is trying to silence them. He contrasts early Christian persecution with modern policies that detain low‑income workers and threaten community programs, calling Christians to speak and act boldly in the name of Jesus. Subscribe for more reflections on faith, justice, and Catholic social teaching.
Timestamps:
0:02 — Intro
0:06 — I’m a Dominican priest (62 years)
0:12 — Today’s first reading — apostles challenged
0:15 — Leaders question the apostles
0:28 — Accusations about preaching Jesus
0:36 — Religious authorities oppose promotion of Jesus
0:46 — Apostles arrested and detained
0:53 — Reflection: how this relates to today
0:59 — Apostles’ courage: “we speak in the name of Jesus”
1:14 — Observations about current events
1:19 — Government detaining people on the street
1:27 — Targeting low‑income, day laborers, workers
1:59 — Injustice of assumptions and detentions
2:12 — Pressure on colleges to drop diversity programs
2:40 — Attempt to close Annunciation House shelter
2:50 — Shelter history: 50 years of aid at the border
3:09 — Accused of trafficking — actually providing help
3:21 — Call: speak and act in the name of Jesus; be courageous
3:32 — Closing
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