Fr. Dave returns to his hometown to reflect on his own journey of faith with his family and particularly his dad. He reflects on Jesus coming to reveal God as Father; we are not orphans, we are not alone; God knows, loves, and chooses us. We are sons and daughters of a good Father.
Fr. Dave reminisces about his childhood while fly fishing in and sitting on the banks of a river in Colorado. He reflects on how the language of faith draws upon our human experiences. For this reason, our understanding of and relationship with God as Father begins with our relationship with our earthly fathers.
Fr. Dave travels to the Grand Canyon where he reflects on what it means that our identity is rooted in being a beloved son or daughter of God, the creator of all that is. He further discusses how we can imitate Christ in being good sons and daughters, for Jesus Himself is the model of what it means to be a Good Son.
Fr. Dave talks with his mom, Margi, and reflects on the role of Mary and Joseph as models for all of us striving to be holy families.
Fr. Dave contemplates the nature of priestly fatherhood, discusses the scandal of abuse in the Church, and speaks to the necessity of holy priests who reflect the true Fatherhood of God in today's society.
Fr. Dave reflects on the fall and the Father of Lies who seeks to destroy us, and yet we claim victory through Our Father in Heaven, who speaks truth, peace, and healing to our hearts. He is the prodigal's father who stands at the door waiting to see us on the horizon and welcome us home.