Father Simon Says

(2:00) Bible Study: NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 Father talks about the ethnicity cleansing of Nineveh MT 16:24-28 If there was nothing in it for you, would you still follow Jesus? (18:29) Break 1 Father answers when Jesus actually gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. (22:50) Letters: Father answers a whether or not confession is needed because the curtain was torn in the temple, what it means to have baptism for the dead and a visionary who saw visions of the life of Christ. (36:23) Break 2 (39:06) Word of the Day: Prophet (41:43) Phones: Daniel - Thank you for everything he's given, and that from the Catechism supports in the Kingdom of God. In CCC 221, the whole idea of his kingly nature is love. What do you think? Jackie - How do you get forgiveness from someone who's passed on? Mary - Does he know anything about Pax Christi, they're very leftist? Charles - Who knew and who didn't know and when that the Ark was in the Holy of Holies? Harriet – Can I see a relic if I am not in the state of grace?

(1:53) Bible Study: Jer 31:31-34 Father talks about Israel and some things which you may not have known. Mt 16:13-23 Father talks the land in which Jesus asks an important question. (29:44) Break 1 (30:55) Letters: Father talks about the transgender issue in sports and answers a question about proper Liturgical music. (40:28) Break 2 (42:22) Word of the Day: Master (44:30) Phones: Pedro - Is the priest obliged to distribute holy communion? My priest has two Eucharistic ministers do it and then he sits back down. Charles - Jesus gave Peter the eyes to the kingdom, but scripture says 'he will' give him keys to the kingdom. Could you explain? Patricia - I want to thank Fr. Simon about what he said regarding holy music.

(2:01) Bible Study: JER 31:1-7 Father talks about the difference between Israel and Juda and a bunch of other things about the exile. MT 15:21-28 What does it mean that Jesus came back for the lost house of Israel (23:22) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: Father Shares what the great cause for death and war in our world is and father talks about the issues of today namely the Olympic games immoralities and other issues n our society. (39:34) Break 2 (40:26) Word of the Day: Tambourine (42:15) Phones: Rose - How can we change prayers around without taking away from their meaning. Especially changing around words like we to I? Pat - can a parent bless a child before their wedding? Carol - I heard that st. peters wife was crucified and that he had to watch. Is this true Jason - what would an interfaith couple have to do to make a marriage work?

(1:49) Bible Study: DN 7:9-10, 13-14 Father Explains what it means that Jesus is the “son of man” 2 PT 1:16-19 Father explains this passage and why some people think the bible is a myth. Mk 9:2-10 Father talks about how the shroud of Turin connects with the Transfiguration (21:31) Break 1 (22:15) Letters: Father answers whether or not the holy souls in purgatory can pray for us, should you bless yourself holy water if you do not receive communion and what else Jesu could mean by rising from the day (34:18) Break 2 (35:16) Word of the Day: Tent (37:53) Phones: Myra - Question about receiving wine during communion. Could i SKIP that and just take the host? Joe - Has he ever researched how was it that Jesus makes it a point that Jesus is the one that I loved? Michael - Transfiguration and why John doesn't mention it.

(1:54) Bible Study: Mt 14:13-21 Father talks about the role of the Messiah to renew the manna in the desert. Jer 28:1-17 Father explains the yokes mentioned in this reading. (18:13) Break 1 (19:48) Letters: Father answers questions about the meaning of the word scribe, how do you know if you should stop praying for something, and he answers questions about the history of communion in the hand. (38:30) Beak 2 (39:23) Word of the Day: Desert (40:34) Phones: Claire - I understand that the gospel is read because it is the teaching of Christ, but what about the 1st and 2nd reading? What are they for? Chris - What is the meaning of the word 'Selah' in the Psalms? Peter - If David was a 'man after God's own heart, how can we believe this when he was an adulterer and a murderer? Larry - Do you have any thoughts on Catholic colleges which are Catholic in name only?

(2:25) Bible Study: Jer 26:1-9 God speaks through the most unlikely sources. Mt 13:54-58 Who are the brothers of Jesus? (21:39) Break 1 (23:36) Letters: Father explains the promise of the scapular and the different colors of the scapular and how do you respond to someone who says the Olympic ceremony was not mocking the last supper? (37:44) Break 2 (38:29) Word of the Day: Lupe (42:35) Phones: Suzette - 1 Tim 2:15 can you explain this? Matt - Due to my work schedule there is a week that I am just unable to go to Mass. Where do I draw the line? Diane - wants to chime in on word of the day

(4:22) Bible Study: Jer 18:1-6 Father explains the passage about the Potter and the wheel. Mt13:47-53 Father talks about the surprising fact about what makes up the Church (23:07) Break 1 (23:45) Letters: Father tackles a letter from a listener complaining about father not using logic and answers a question from a Greek Orthodox letter about Easter and questions about being free to marry marriage. (38:41) Break 2 (39:20) Word of the Day: Desposynee (41:22) Phones: John - Is there any theology behind the idea that people still exist in hell, as opposed to being completely obliterated. Terence - Question about the sin of sorrow, what do you think about that? Margo - Some of the fallen angels left heaven to be able to reproduce, what do you think? Alex - ON the topic of indecision, how to be a more decisive person?

(1:53) Bible Study: Jer 15:10, 16-21 Father talks about the Mass and the purpose of the human life Jn 15:15b Father shares what the word Kingdom means (26:00) Break 1 (29:05) Letters: Father answers questions about handling the Eucharist, Obedience to the bishops and whether or not people say please in the bible? (38:25) Break 2 (41:20) Word of the Day: Repent (42:40) Phones: Alex - My dad thinks he has special dispensation Thomas - John 6 - can you help me better understand the Bread of Life Judy - About abortion, can you help me rationalize how does the devil win with abortion? I am assuming babies go straight to heaven.

(1:55) Bible Study: Jer 14:17-22 Father talks about the wrath of God and what it really means Mt 13:36-43 What kind of weeds are Jesus talking about? (21:38) Break 1 (28:17) Letters: Father talks about the error of baptizing the dead, who the first protestants were and whether or not some of the disciples knew Jesus when He was young? (37:46) Break 2 (40:54) Word of the Day: Mercy Seat (43:37) Phones: Jason - How do we communicate to family that Christians are not bad. I feel like saying nothing is the only thing that works. Monica - How do I respond to someone who thinks Jesus is only a prophet Jillian - The 'Living and the Dead' in the Creed. I've also heard 'The quick and the dead'. Does Fr. Simon know anything about this?

(10:18) Bible Study: JER 13:1-11 Father explains the important aspect of this passage which is different than you probably think. LK 10:38-42 Father Simon deals with the problem in the Gospel with Mary and Martha (20:04) Break 1 (20:50) Letters: Father answers questions about blessing consecrated ground for burial, helps a listeners understand Paul’s words in his letters to the Corinthians and explains the glory of man which is woman and what that means really. (34:34) Break 2 (35:04) Word of the Day: Love (41:40) Phones: Michael - Did the devil enter the serpent or the other way around? Paloma 12-years-old - What is the best way to talk to someone who is dressing immodestly? Dean - Why did the authorities need Judas to find Jesus? Wasn't Jesus already famous?

(4:15) Bible Study: JER 3:14-17 Father shares the eloquent poetry in this passage. MT 13:18-23 Father talks about the kingdom and the word logos. (23:13) Break 1 (24:05) Letters: Why did God have a chosen people of Israel? What are some good books for an agnostic atheist? And why should we fast? (36:17) Break 2 (37:40) Word of the Day: Mercy Seat (41:51) Phones: Jason - The Eucharist and non-Catholic denominations. Is it Catholic believe that when you take the Eucharist in those dominations, is that the Real Presence? Richard - In revelations, it says 'who ever adds any words or deducts any words, part of the kingdom will be taken away...Does that apply for in the future? Like for the protestants. Ann - Is it correct to say in Genesis 1 God went big, and Genesis 11 went small with Shim?

(2:06) Bible Study: Father talks about Saint James on his feast day? 2 Cor 4:7-15 Father explains dying to self in the context of this reading Mt 20:20-28 What is the throne that Jesus speaks about? (20:36) Break 1 (21:25) Letters: Father answers questions about whether or not you need a pastor to have a valid wedding, the value of the authority of the papacy and when it might be appropriate to clap in church? (36:36) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day: Homage (40:08) Phones: Tasha - Is baptizing animals/pets blasphemy? Mary Ellen – Difference between sacrifice and reparation? Damon - Difference between Greek words 'Genaou' and 'Ginamai'? Matt - I heard that the bells of the Mass are baptized and not just blessed, that's why they should not be silent during Mass. Is this true?

(1:52) Bible Study: Jer 1:1, 4-10 Father shares what the word Kingdom means Mt 13:1-9 Father explains what the seed is in this reading. (22:26) Break 1 (24:35) Letters: Father talks about the need for good music in Mass but also should be focused on God, answers questions about the souls of animals and whether or not Adam and Eve knew how to repent. (33:40) Break 2 (34:44) Word of the Day: Prophet (40:55) Phones: Stuart - What is the reason the protestants moved away from the Eucharist? They seem to not even have mass anymore. why stop something the apostles started? Therese - book suggestions on learning more about the Eucharist. And is it better to pray the rosary in a church or in a public square?

(1:54) Bible Study: MI 7:14-15, 18-20 God delights in forgiveness MT 12:46-50 Did Jesus have actual brothers and sisters? Gal 2:19-20 Father explains the meaning of being cursed. (23:18) Break 1 (23:59) Letters: Father answers questions about tattoos, what superstition is, what are curses, what it means that the gates of hell will not prevail against us, what to do if you feel the presence of spirits and is it okay to pray the angelus at 6am? (37:12) Break 2 (38:32) Word of the Day Eucharist (44:51) Phones: Frank - The story in the book of Daniel, about Susana and the elders. They claimed that Susana had relations with the men... there was an inconsistency about the trees.... Was it enough to blame Susana? Susan - In the book of Chronicles, it is so violent, I am having a hard time reading it. how can a loving God do that?

Bible Study: 1:52 2 Cor 5:14-17 Why are Paul's words here so significant? Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 An inconsistency in Scripture? Letters (14:27) Is there a place where God is not? Question about scapulars and Christianity as a force for good Why are there so many few 'normal' saints? Question about a letter from 1500, 'a true letter from Christ' What do I do if the priest has forgotten to give me a penance? A priest used the term 'CE,' should I mention it to the priest? I'm upset about how the Native Americans were treated by Catholic missionaries Does praying to the saints mean we're praying to the dead? Can Catholics marry on a Sunday? My grandmother gave me a necklace with a cross, do I need to wear crucifix instead? Do our pets go to heaven? Word of the Day: Soul (39:30) Callers: (43:15) - Naming Guardian Angels and if that's okay? A friend says we shouldn't ask for it, but it's revealed to us anyway (46:37) - What do you think of the idea of a brown scapular tattoo? (48:55) - Are the Deuterocanonical books considered holy scriptures?

Bible Study:(3:00) Is 7:1-9 Multiple kingdoms wanted to overthrow Judah and end the house of David. Mt 11:20-24 Miracles are important and they gain our attention. Letters (21:47): Fr. Simon answers questions about the elevator music on the show, about John 6:66 and how many of Jesus’ disciples continued t follow him, why does the King James version at Mark 2:17 talks about repentance, Word of the Day (33:30): Shear-jashub Phones (42:35): Rose- I feel like my faith is being shredded. How do I forgive when there is so much to forgive? Rose- When I receive Holy Communion, there is a priest and extraordinary minister. I like to receive from the priest. Is this ok or a sin of pride?

Enjoy this Encore show about today's readings from July 11, 2022! Bible Study: (2:07) IS 1:10-17 What were animals used for in ancient world? MT 10:34-11:1 Has Jesus come for the sword? Letters (20:32) How should I refer to my transgendered niece? When does the soul enter the body? Word(s) of the Day: Hosanna & Host (36:03) Callers (39:22) What are your thoughts on donating eggs to clinics for families to have children? (41:31) My co-worker blasphemes God, what should I do? (43:49) Why don't we say, 'Thine is the kingdom' at Mass? (47:33) If a Protestant dies for their faith, do they go to heaven? (48:49) Truth about IVF (50:04) I agree with Fr. Simon about IVF

(1:52) Bible Study: Hos 14:2-10 Father shares some obscure facts around this passage Jn 16:13a; 14:26d What does it mean to be shrewd as serpents? Father explains (20:10) Break 1 (21:43) Letters: Father answers questions about the vulnerability of the Eucharist, the covenant with Abraham, demonic possession and the book of Daniel (33:47) Break 2 (36:04) Word of the Day: Innocent (38:22) Phones: Kedar - Question about the Gnostic Gospels. Why did the early Church leaders remove the thought that Christ was risen figuratively? Francine - Fr. prays 'hearts of the faithful' we should be praying for all people. What do you think? Jerry - I'm 82 years-old, live by myself. Is it okay to go to Saturday Vigil Mass? Is a spiritual communion and radio mass, is that effective like going in person? Joe - From Our Lady of Fatima Saints Podcast, The Angel came from heaven and gave the body and blood to the younger child. Could you explain about that.

(2:24) Bible Study: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9 How did Saint Matthew use this verse? Father explains Mt 10:7-15 Father talks about what it means to proclaim with authority. (25:14) Break 1 (26:00) Letters: How do people with mental illnesses get involved with the parish life, why God would tell Hose to marry a harlot and how is the devil defeated? Father Simon answers these and more! (39:14) Break 2 (40:12) Word of the Day: Keep (42:22) Phones: Agnes - Diff b/w conservative and the Liberal Judaism groups? Greg - I'm a Eucharistic Minister, and after Sunday mass, the Sacristan, approached me if I could give her communion. Gina - Predestination, is that true sometimes?

(1:52) Bible Study: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 --Just because someone looks holy, that that doesn’t mean they’re holy. To be holy is to belong to the Lord. Mt 10:1-7 --Some of the disciples don’t get along, but Jesus brings them together. (25:04) Break 1 (25:45) Letters: About using a dead body for medical purposes, Apostolic Succession, about a Eucharistic prayer said to Fatima children (35:18) Break 2 (35:58) Word of the Day: Aven (37:37) Phones: Victoria-Question about euthanasia for animals. Is it moral and ethical when our pets are suffering and in pain? Rose-How much power does the devil and demons have over good practicing Catholics? Fred- Are you familiar with the inclusive bible?

(1:42) Bible Study: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13 Father talks about the temples of the northern kingdom of Israel and the golden calves Mt 9:32-38 What does it mean that they were like sheep without a shepherd? Father explains. (21:20) Break 1 (22:24) Letters: Catholic solution to the Gideon bible in hotels, how do you welcome a new pastor who seems bitter to be transferred, how to make sure you make it to purgatory and how you understand being saved by works. (34:55) Break 2 (35:47) Word of the Day: Master of the Harvest (40:00) Phones: Bob - Could you give the Etymology of the word 'evil, in the Our Father' Lisa - I'm an executor of a friend's will, and it says she'll be cremated and ashes are dispersed. She's semi practicing her faith. What should I do? Ashley - I've had homicidal thoughts b/c of what I've gone through. in my life, and in my family situation. Debbie – what is the difference between mortal and venial sin?

(1:56) Bible Study: Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22 The difference between religious images and statues worshiped as God. Mt 9:18-26 Learn about the importance of the number 12 in this reading (20:10) Break 1 (21:40) Letters: Is it necessary to do benediction during Eucharistic adoration, why is obedience so important, how you should understand first Corinthians and what does it mean that women will be saved through childbearing? (34:56) Break 2 (35:54) Word of the Day: Tassel (38:54) Phones: Rose - Catholics who don't pray the Rosary, are they Protestants then? Ellen - How do people in the Old Testament view the Holy Spirit? And understanding of that? Kent - If a man dresses in a woman's clothing, is that considered sinful?

Bible Study: (2:40) Am 8:4-6, 9-12 Father discusses the manifestations of the Holy Spirit Enjoy this delightful encore from July 1, 2024, about today's readings! Mt 9:9-13 What was a tax farming system? Letters (22:51) Why was John the Baptist the least in the Kingdom of Heaven? Did Jesus drink the fourth cup? When the Pandemic hit I ceased going to the Pentecostal Church and began going to the Catholic Church but am struggling. Word of the Day: Telones (35:15) Callers (37:38) Spiritual direction, about my job situation? My employer is now to starting to pay for travel for out of state abortions. What should I do? (42:16) Can my dog sense evil? (46:34) I need guidance on how to come back to the Church after missing for a year. (48:47) Which songs should I play for my wedding?

Enjoy this delightful encore show from June 30, 2022, on today's gospel readings. Mt 9:1-8 (1:41) Is the covenant with the Jews superseded? Letters (21:30) Father talks about the faithful having a right to good liturgy I'm distressed that certain Jews support abortion rights Does someone need to be in a state of grace to be a lector? Can I pray in my car? I've been married and divorced three times, can I get married again in the Catholic Church? Word of the Day: Orthodox (33:08) Callers (36:30) How could I get my son to forgive me? (43:47) Question about IVF. Responding to what you said, 'If we don't believe in the teaching of the Church, you're not Catholic'. So if you believe in IVF, are you not considered Catholic? (47:42) Caller asks Fr. Simon about a Scott Hahn book, "The Fourth Cup"

(1:42) Bible Study: JN 20:24-29 What is the take away from this passage? Jesus is always with us EPH 2:19-22 What does it mean to be a corner stone? Father explains in an interesting way (19:48) Break 1 (20:46) Letters: Father Simon answers questions from first Corinthians and how Paul could be an Apostle. (32:06) Break 2 (32:51) Word of the Day: Capstone (39:10) Phones: Jesse - Mark 2:17, why the difference in interpretation compared to different bibles as one version said, 'to repentance'? Matt - Question about freemasonry? How to explain to a friend what freemasonry in. My friend doesn't have a Christian background? Gloria - You said that if Luther got a hold of the Dead Sea Scrolls, he'd think differently about works. Could you explain? Jason - deciding b/w episcopalian and Roman Catholic. Almost seems indistinguishable. Question about the Papacy?

(2:09) Bible Study: AM 3:1-8; 4:11-12 Father explains how the Jews struggled with monotheism MT 8:23-27 Father explains the purpose of prophecy (22:07) Break 1 (22:51) Letters: Father answers questions about whether or not you can make up your own act of contrition for confession, can you wear polyester scapulars, how to respond to someone who says Catholics are not Christian and what is the proper wine need for consecration. (32:50) Break 2 (33:54) Word of the Day: Rebuked (36:49) Phones: Carolyn - Question about Sunday's readings? and the significance of the number 12 for the number of years in hemorrhage and 12, the daughter's age? Bill - Must I pray for only world peace in my rosary, as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, could I pray for other intentions as well? Julie - I've been invited to a baptism at a Baptist church. If I do go, what should I NOT do? Thomas - I went to a wedding for my cousin's daughter. Would a church recognize a wedding where they had a woman minister? Greg - About Last Sunday's Gospel. Question about 'synagogue official'?

(3:05) Bible Study: Am 2:6-10, 13-16 God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there. Mt 8:18-22 Father unpacks the difficulty of this Gospel reading. Why Jesus came to ear (24:08) Break 1 (25:27) Letters: Father answers Questions about how to talk to a child about how babies are conceived and how to deal with worry and death? (34:30) Break 2 (35:24) Word of the Day: Scribe (37:03) Phones: Dinorah - Is it okay to spread ashes in the ocean? Johnathan - Question about having sexual relations with my wife, at the risk of being pregnant again after having several kids and adhering to Church' teaching? Nicole - Luke 2:23: Question about 'Law of the Lord' and where is that?

(6:35) Bible Study: 2 KGS 25:1-12 Father Talks about the temple MT 8:1-4 Father talks about leprosy. And the power of centurions (20:16) Break 1 (27:37) Letters: Father answers questions about what it means to offer it up, the separation of Church and state and answers Questions about today’s reading. (36:58) Break 2 (37:31) Word of the Day: Chaldean (39:41) Phones: Ken - You do such a great job! I listen to you every day! So grateful! Olga - Was the Book of Esther written before or after the return from exile? Young Thomas – Was Jesu all knowing? Ed - I think your mom taught me in La Grange, IL. Is that where you are from? Linda - Ezekiel Chapters 2 and 3. 'Eat what is before you.' Does this prefigure the Eucharist?

(1:49) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 24:8-17 Father talks about the history of these readings. Mt 7:21-29 How do you know you are from the Lord? Father answers this. (20:55) Break 1 (21:50) Letters: Father answers letters about the orthodox Church, the meaning of the word Jew, whether a person can be Buddhist and Catholic and the Traditional Latin Mass vs the Novus Ordo. (37:24) Break 2 (38:13) Word of the Day: Fool (40:54) Phones: Christina - Question about forgiveness, how to forgive someone? Don - Is it okay to pray the shorter version of the St. Michael prayer? Nathaniel - Is it okay to have lay people do communion services and is that necessary? Cathy - Question about those fear at the boat in the Gospels? At mass, they were talking about Apostles in the boat being frightened. Priest said they're fully surrendering to God.

(1:52) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Father unpacks the history in this reading Mt 7:15-20 Father explains what fruit is. (21:53) Break 1 (22:47) Letters: Father answers questions about how to know when the scripture is literal or figurative, how Eucharistic miracles match up with the spiritual reality of the Eucharist and Is God ashamed of us. (34:41) Break 2 (35:31) Word of the Day: Kingdom (42:23) Phones: Mike - Question about dome of the Rock, do historians know where the Dome of the Rock in situations to the temple. Was it part of it? John - What's the difference b/w evangelizing with our life and evangelizing by word & deed?

(1:51) Bible Study: 2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36 Father gets into some really obscure stuff which you probably haven’t heard. PS 48:2-3AB, 3CD-4, 10-11 Father talks about what it means to not throw your pearls before swine. (21:15) Break 1 (21:55) Letters: Father answers questions about the great pyramids, where the best place to donate gifts, who are the psalms addressed to, how baptism works, and the meaning of the Sunday Gospel. (36:31) Break 2 (37:17) Word of the Day: Thlipsis (40:59) Phones: Donna - What do you think about particles that fall on the floor during communion, would that be casting your pearls before swine? Daniel - When we pray the rosary or any prayers that are repeated like the Our Father, Hail Mary, why repeat? Patrick - Could I baptize my grandson in the hospital, until I could get him officially baptized? Claire - A funeral today in a Catholic and the man is a known Mason, and not Catholic. Why would a funeral be there, and should I say something to the pastor?

(2:47) Bible Study: Father talks about Saint John the Baptist (19:43) Break 1 (20:24) Letters: Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion, (32:33) Break 2 (33:29) Word of the Day: Solemnity (38:59) Phones: Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about? Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?

(2:06) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this! Mt 6:19-23 What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is. (18:12) Break 1 (18:57) Letters: Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession. (40:00) Break 2 (40:17) Word of the Day: Zion (43:38) Phones: Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood? Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest. Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?

(1:57) Bible Study: MT 6:7-15 Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection. (22:04) Break 1 (22:50) Letters: Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not. (36:15) Break 2 (37:14) Word of the Day: Parapiptó (39:49) Phones: Joe - What do you think about passing out cards asking people how did confession heal them? Rob - Question about John 6 53:57 and Jesus doubles down on flesh and blood. But on 63 he talks about spirit. Could you explain? Bill - What the ancients meant when they said, in the name of Jesus?

(2:07) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Father talks about the sacred name of God Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women. (23:04) Break 1 (24:11) Letters: Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why baptism takes away original sin. (37:18) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day: Hypocrite (41:55) Phones: Rose - A friend of mine is involved in some new age stuff, it's a divine feminine energy located at the spine, based on Hindu Philosophy, what should I tell my friend? Norma - My grandson's baptism; He's one year old and hasn't been baptized yet. I've been blessing him with holy water, could I continue doing that? Could I baptize himself? Steve - Is there a noticeable in your lived experience as a Christian if you commit a mortal sinas opposed to venial sin? Rob - John 6 bread of life discourse, and question about that. Also about spirit that gives life? Could you explain? Also what would it take to commission the Fr. Simon Bible?

(2:36) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Grace is a gift, but we inherit sin. Mt 5:43-48 What is love? (21:49) Break 1 (22:31) Letters: Father answers questions about the word Rubric and if the pope prays for himself at Mass, (29:18) Break 2 (30:05) Word of the Day: Commandment (32:28) Phones: Danielle - Could you clarify what the Episcopal Church is? Mary Alice - Did Christ actually take a drink of the wine that day at the last supper? Karen - I teach at a Catholic School, how to teach kids to not use the Lord's name in vain in a gentle way? John - Question about the word 'as' in 'as we forgive'. Could you explain about that word? Tim - I have a funeral, father in law is Lutheran, can I take their communion? Jill - Had a miracle, my son in law, had 2 years to live, and had a new baby, and had 40% shrinkage cancer, which is a miracle. Laine - What happens to our bodies, before the 2nd coming?

(1:56) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Who was Jezebel really? Mt 5:38-42 Father Explains some of the context of this passage. (18:22) Break 1 (19:09) Letters: Father answers a question about the uniqueness of women, why demons are sometime compelled to speak the truth and if Catholics can attend a non-Catholic wedding. (31:44) Break 2 (32:35) Word of the Day: Tunic (37:50) Phones: David - I know that you need to forgive your enemy but what if you confess that you are angry with them but don't actually forgive them. Can you still go to Heaven then? Carol - Did they keep doing blood sacrifices after Jesus died and until the temple was destroyed? Christine - If a catholic marries a non-Catholic and they get divorced, can they get remarried since their marriage wasn't binding? Carolyn - on wine at mass? I see people going up and taking the wine even though they are sick. Can we just take the host?

(2:37) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 Father explains how amazing this passage is. Check it out to have your mind blown! Mt 5:27-32 Jesus talks about adultery and father explains what that means (22:47) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: Father answers the Question of if God is real why can’t we see him, and the church’s stance on IVF? (34:59) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Horeb (37:40) Phones: John - War and in the Old Testament, God tells David to conquer various nations. What is the diff b/w just war theory and what happened in the Old Testament? Bob - How do we NOT clap at mass AND not stand out as being different from everybody else at mass?

(1:47) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 18:41-46 Father explains this reading and the proper context of it. Mt 5:20-26 Father discusses what it means to be in the kingdom of God. (20:41) Break 1 (23:10) Letters: Father answers letters about Jesus being the door which no one can enter except by him, gives advice about humility and answers questions about radical acceptance. And helps someone who is in an invalid marriage with a possessed man! (37:56) Break 2 (39:46) Word of the Day: Raqa (40:48) Phones: John - During the mass, why is the chapter and verse not mentioned? Charlie - About the Exultant, 'O Happy Fault' how are we better off as Jesus as our redeemer, if Adam had never sinned? Joe - What do you think about the idea in my parish about putting together a healing group, like from anxiety, fear. I have experience in AA Brian - Guardian Angels, how to address them and how to address his fellow guardian angels?

(1:59) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 18:20-39 Father Simon explains the history behind the events of today’s reading (13:43) Mt 5:17-19 Difference between laws and statute. (22:45) Break 1 (23:33) Letters: Father answers some obscure letters involving John 3: 16, when sins are forgiven during the Mass, and how to understand some quotes from the saints. (35:27) Break 2 (37:04) Word of the Day: Altar (39:40) Phones: Elaine - How do you know who's talking, is it the Holy Spirit or is it evil one? Stephanie - A friend who just got engaged in a same sex relationship. How to respond? Jane - After we receive holy communion, is it always necessary to have music at that time. Could we just have silence instead?

(2:02) Bible Study: ACTS 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 The Acts and Luke were legal documents? Find out more in this bible study. MT 5:13-16 Why is salt important for sacrifice? Father Simon answers this question. (22:54) Break 1 (24:00) Letters: Father answers what it means to “hasten the coming of the Lord”, What it means to Love the Blessed Mother, the beauty of the law. (35:23) Break 2 (36:06) Word of the Day: Barnabas (38:40) Phones: Jim - Question about absolution of sins in confession and giving absolution as well? Joe - Can you explain the St. Michael Prayer? How many times is St. Michael going in and out of hell because it seems like people keep escaping. Deedee - About last rites, if you have it as a child, do you have to do it again? Cathy - I'm married to a Serbian Orthodox, but is their different distinction make them a heretical faith? Joe - My boss is a fallen away Catholic and she says there's no verse that says abortion is bad and the pill is bad. Could you help?

(2:00) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 17:1-6 Find out more about Elijah and some of the confusing words in this bible verse. Mt 5:1-12 What does the word blessed mean in this passage? (23:59) Break 1 (24:43) Letters: Father Simon explains mindfulness, where he went to seminary, talks about the History of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, and explains the Josephite Marriage. (41:08) Break 2 (41:40) Word of the Day: Emptiness (43:20) Phones: Ed - Could I give communion to somebody in the Greek Orthodox Church? Jane - When St. John and Peter went to the tomb, when they discovered Jesus wasn't there, would they have taken the Shroud? Mary - Is criticizing a priest' homily a mortal sin? Brian - Better to get both bread/wine or just one?

(1:42) Bible Study: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 Would you follow God even if there was nothing in it for you? Eph 3:8-12, 14-19 God chooses us so he is our Father Jn 19:31-37 Eucharistic miracles. (21:49) Break 1 (23:18) Letters: Father answers letters a about the dating of certain documents, the significance between leavened and unleavened bread and the out door Mass. (36:09) Break 2 (36:49) Word of the Day: Ephraim (39:49) Phones: Zach - Why do we call Michael the Archangel a Saint? James - Are Catholics required to canal health insurance policies that pay for abortions? Joanna - I'm a catechumen and reading early church fathers. They don't say much about Mary. Any reason why? Julie - When Jesus was lost for three days and family found him. How come Jesus was allowed to go to the Temple?

(3:10) Bible Study: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life (19:19) Break 1 (20:14) Letters: Father answers some letters which are very difficult today. Check this segment out to see how father does answering these hard cookies. (33:29) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: (you’re going to need to listen to listen in to what it is) (37:30) Phones: Ruth - What does the Church say about yoga? I heard there's nothing wrong with it from another priest. Paul - What is the churches dogma on creation vs. evolution? Monica - What do you think about having my children decide when they're older? I raised my children Catholic, and they'll decide when their older. Devin - What is your favorite Bible verse? Mike - What Jesus meant by having sheep not of this fold?

(4:34) Bible Study: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are? Mk 12:18-27 Father explains the meaning of this story. (25:03) Break 1 (25:44) Letters: Father answers questions about, how Jews knew if you were ritually pure before partaking in the sacrifice, worrying about demonic possession, the resurrection of the dead and how we should read the psalms. (35:56) Break 2 (36:45) Word of the Day: The (41:35) Phones: Cathy - My oldest granddaughter who's married, she doesn't want children. How to approach the subject? Cindy - Why do the protestants have an extra line in the Our Father? Joe - Where they actually risen bodies, the bodies that were raised right after the earthquake when Jesus died?

(2:03) Bible Study: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here Mk 12:13-17 Jesus was more clever than you would think in this passage. Find out how from Father Simon. (21:20) Break 1 (22:17) Letters: Father answers questions about receiving communion, our Blessed Mother, The Saint Jude Novena and are there different levels in heaven? (35:12) Break 2 (36:24) Word of the Day: Spoude (yes, that’s a word) (39:22) Phones: Patricia - My daughter claims LGBTQ as her identity and inviting me to go to the pride parade this weekend. What to do? Paul - How does a priest determine the penance for confession? Jay - Eucharistic Prayer I, and why is Matthias listed separately from the apostles? Mike - Contradiction b/w the 1st sorrow of Mary in seven sorrows and yet the 4th joyful mystery presentation. Paul - What is all about the red heifers, dating back to sacrifice and Noah Hyde Laws

(2:11) Bible Study: 2 Pt 1:2-7 Father explains the proper translation of several interesting words in this passage Mk 12:1-12 What was the vineyard that Jesus was talking about in this passage? The answer will probably surprise you. (17:42) Break 1 (20:56) Letters: Father answers questions about the ownership of time, Mortal sin and prays for a listener whose wife has cancer. (31:58) Break 2 (32:31) Word of the Day: Real (40:16) Phones: Kenny - When priest mixing water/wine, does it matter if he only puts the water in his vessel, but not the others? Bridget - A parish priest, he just recently lost his father and how do I show support for him? Betsy - How are we supposed to get to know our priests, when they move around a lot? Responding to what you're talking about today Lee - What do you think about this, our church is growing by leaps and bounds, it's beautiful (responding to what you're talking about?

Bible Study: (1:57) Zep 3:14-18a Were Jews Mono theistic in the bible? Rom 12:9-16 Use of the word brotherly love is used very interesting in this passage. Check it out! Lk 1:39-56 Want to understand this passage better? Father covers it here. Break 1: (19:44) Letters: (20:27) Father reads some interesting letters about the entrance chant in Mass, Hippy Colonies, The Strength of God, the welcoming nature of the Catholic faith and answers the question of the passage of time in Purgatory. Break 2 (32:17) Word of the Day: (33:07) Haste Phones: (34:10) Steve - Why confession couldn't be done over zoom. You have screen, you're not seeing the priest Martha - How could we honor someone, even Christians and our relatives when they have gossip? And when they have harmed people in Gossip? Kathy - Can we have sexual relations before getting married? Ed - Did Joseph have relations w/Mary? A protestant friend claims he did based on Matthew 28

Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12 Growing into salvation! Mk 10:46-52 Trust & salvation Letters: (28:00) - Thank you, Father for your views about the Diocese! (30:55) - Catholicism, the Jews, and killing Jesus Word of the Day: Boundary (39:03) Callers: (42:52) - I do the Liturgy of the Hours, I always thought the Feast of Corpus Christi was on a Sunday? (44:53) - Could you explain the Agnus Dei? (45:57) - Guardian Angel Prayer, to light and guard and rule and guide. Could you explain the word 'rule'? (47:23) - Fornication, divorce and remarriage and how is that word interpreted and diff from the Protestants and way they look at it? (49:16) - Conversion process in the early Church, and I'm involved in RCIA, what was it like converting during the Roman times?

Bible Study: (2:11) 1 Pt 1:18-25 Commandments & obedience Mk 10:32-45 The cross of Christ Letters: (22:22) - Born of the Spirit (27:24) - Should priests be publicly hostile to each other? (31:14) - Speak now or forever hold your peace (33:24) - Vision of Jesus Word of the Day: Ransom (36:58) Callers: (39:31) - If my friend where to die before getting last rites, is that the same as if you die before going to confession? (42:38) - What has happened to the animals in Eden after the fall? And Where's Aretha Franklin music that you used to play? I'm an old neighbor of his. (45:24) - Where can I find information about indulgences and visiting cemeteries? https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1178 (46:38) - Regarding reconciliation, what does persona in Christi mean when confession is happening? (48:49) - I noticed that the Eucharist looks like a roaring lion in the reliquary, does that have anything to do w/the 2nd coming?