Father Simon Says

(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?

(1:54) Bible Study 1 Pt 1:10-16Father guides us through the importance of today's readings.(23:13) LettersFather shares a letter thank him for "getting on his soap box" shares his insights on priests being moved around in the Church and answers an email about the rich young man who didn't want to give up his riches for Jesus.(38:40) Word of the DayMystery(40:52) PhonesMary - I went to mass today, the music was about Trinity Sunday, psalm was not the one listed. Even though there were all these mistakes, including homily, do I still get the grace of the sacrament? Stuart - How to determine what parish I should attend as a new convert?

Bible Study: (1:52) Jas 5:9-12 The Lord is compassionate and merciful Mk 10:1-12 Why is today's Gospel controversial? Letters: (23:16) - Love your enemies (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times? (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever? (31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday (33:27) - Peter, do you love me question? Word of the Day: Arminius & Baptism (35:04) Callers: (40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention? (41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request? (44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ? (49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?

Bible Study: (1:53) Jas 5:1-6 How should Christians view money? Mk 9:41-50 What causes us to sin? Letters: (23:02) - Cremation Question (26:56) - Should I turn on my radio at Mass time? (28:25) - Communion - what should I do? (32:56) - My husband needs to get his prior married annulled (35:56) - Can anyone wear the start of David? Word of the Day: SCANDAL (37:55) Callers: (39:25) - In Mark 9:49-50 everybody salted w/fire and have salt in yourself, could you explain? (44:04) - Question about cremation and ashes be buried in sacred ground? I'm in the process of buying a niche; does that niche count as sacred ground? (45:24) - Could you clarify about having the mass on radio while you're working? (46:24) - Entrance and Communion Antiphons should they said every mass? It's bugging me. (48:27) - Could you explain the burying people in three days and that we have to do that? (49:24) - Explain Law vs. Grace and Paul's interpretation in his writings? How does it different digest that?

Bible Study: (2:50) Jas 4:13-17 Father discusses young people in the Church & growth in the Church What is conscience? Mk 9:38-40 The importance of respecting those who are with the Lord Letters: (22:33) - How do we understand the Holy Spirit? (26:11) - The Judges in the Bible (28:48) - Music at the Parish (30:09) - Pizza at the prayer meeting Word of the Day: Enemies (33:58) Callers: (38:18) - Did Mary and Joseph have children in the home? (41:19) - Would Flannery O'Conner's comment on the Eucharist be a good addition to the Eucharist Congress? (43:20) - Should we be talking more about end times and things like that? (47:58) - Where in the Bible does it say that we need to get married in the Church New Testament: https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245

Bible Study: (1:57) Jas 4:1-10 How do we ask God what he wants of us? Mk 9:30-37 What does Deacon mean? Letters: (24:43)- Consulting with spirits (26:10) - Sabbath rest when we work in an industry that doesn't allow it (26:56) - Congratulating an unmarried woman (28:54) - Rosary recording (30:05) - Why was Mary the first member of the Church? Word of the Day (36:59) Callers: (39:48) - Since Christ was born of Mary, who was a human, did he have a DNA that was part of human? (41:27) - About the Eucharist, was there any place in the Bible that Jesus said on how to receive the Eucharist? (47:04) - My granddaughter doesn't want children, just wants dogs. What's a subtle way to approach this with her? (47:15) - The Our Father, and specifically 'lead us not into temptation.' Why is it sometimes translated temptation and in NAB, it says final test? (49:23) - What is the best genealogy book on Mary and her Theology?

Bible Study: (1:41) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father discusses crushing the head of the serpent Jn 19:25-34 The importance of loving the Bl. Mother Pentecost: father explains the history of Pentecost Letters: (21:57) - Filioque (26:25) - Consecration question (27:56) - Distributing ashes The Veil Removed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM (31:10) - Uncle Question (32:34) - Missa est Word of the Day: WOMAN (35:43) Callers: (42:23) - A line from yesterday's Gospel, everything that the father has is mine, he's saying exactly what the Father says in the Prodigal son. What do you think about that? (44:34) - Why doesn't the creed say anything about the miracles that Jesus (46:32) - What Gospels did Jesus send his disciples out to preach? (49:24) - Who cooked and served the meal at the last supper?

Bible Study: (2:26) Acts 25:13b-21 How did we become Roman & Catholic? Jn 21:15-19 We hear the first confession of the first Pope Letters: (19:13) - Biblical languages program (20:49) - Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to? (23:48) - Private property in the Bible? (26:49) - Consecrating Matza? (31:02) - Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go? Word of the Day: The emperor (35:29)Callers: (37:47) - Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died - is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one? (42:1) - At Easter morning service - when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this? (44:37) - Question about Gluten Free hosts - how do they fit in with what Father was saying? (46:17) - I became an usher and now I can't focus on the Mass. Any advice? (48:10) - Two people are trying to get divorced. They don't go to church and weren't married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?

Bible Study: (1:50) Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Paul's cultural context Letters: (18:45) - Who was St. Jude's mother? (20:48) - Praying to the saints (22:43) - The Bee Gee's (23:30) - Choosing my name as grandmother (25:18) - Time in purgatory (27:36) - Praying directly to God (31:17) - I accidentally dropped Holy Communion Word of the Day: Just! (35:13) Callers: (38:17) - My husband died this morning and he is being cremated. Do I HAVE to follow the Catholic view of cremation since he was protestant? (43:02) - Verse in the Bible that Jesus said, 'you are baptized, you will gain eternal life' (Mark 16:16). (46:00) - Mary Magdalene mistaking Jesus for the gardener? (50:02) - When we're praying for the deceased, imagine the magnitude in the heavenly realm, how these prayers are lifted up?

Bible Study: (1:55) Acts 20:28-38 Early Church structure, talking to Bishops & the importance of giving Letters (21:54) - Can we venerate Orthodox saints? (23:55) - What happens when we pray the Rosary. Part of the prayer are the Hail Mary's when we ask Mary to "pray for us now and the hour of our death." We aren't praying to God directly are we? (28:55) - Finding a Catholic Godparent (30:54) - Who was at the Last Supper? Word of the Day: Consecrate (33:17)Callers: 46:34 - I was told by a priest, and that if you're traveling, you don't need to make mass on Sunday? Could you clarify? Note: we had some audio issues at the end of the show; we apologize for the inconvenience.

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Father discusses Holy Orders & casting lots Jn 15:9-17 Father tells a story about eating with a Bishop Letters (22:42) - family members left the Church (28:45) - does it hurt when God uses us the way he wants? (31:01) - God hates divorce Word of the Day: Commandment (36:26)Callers: (38:56) - Is St. Paul's teachings truly the word of God? (46:40) - We believe that Jesus was truly God and truly Man. Did he change humanity? (49:40) - "I call you friends" - who are these friends?

Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:18) – Is it OK to steal? (31:35) – I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? Word of the Day: Mass (37:20) Callers (39:03) – The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you’re not Catholic, don’t receive communion. Why don’t they do that anymore? (43:39) – Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? (46:02) – Is it God’s will for divorce, or is it my husband’s fault that he wants to divorce. I’ve been married for 25 years. (48:05) – ‘Despise not our petitions’, could you explain ‘despise’? Original Air Date: May 22, 2023

Bible Study: (1:28) Letters: (14:26) Word of the Day: (27:47) Skenopoi Phones: (38:40) Steve - The Gospels are accounts of what people witnessed so who saw Jesus in the desert? Philip - When does drinking become a mortal sin? Joe - Fear of the Lord - what does this really mean?

Bible Study: (1:26) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 We honor the image of God in another Letters (14:24) - Get well card (16:42) - If God is for us, who could be against us (19:07) - Can Catholics give Protestant sermons? (22:17) - What is the seal of the Holy Spirit? Word of the Day: To be irritated (27:24) Callers: (40:16) - Can you explain the Sabbatine promise associate with the Brown Scapular? (43:23) - Is it okay to have a Mass said outside of a Catholic Church? (44:26) - When Jesus says 'the Father is greater than I'? (46:32) - Permission for Orthodox Communion

Bible Study: (2:13) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses knowledge of the future Jn 16:5-11 We have to admit we're sinners Letters: (17:54) - St. Paul - Women will be saved through child-rearing? (20:55) - Distrust or disobedience as the original sin? (23:07) - How did we get liturgical seasons (27:01) - The Word Word of the Day: Saturday and Sunday Worship (31:30) Callers (40:57) - Are there specific blessings that priests should make to bless different articles? (45:21) - Is it dishonoring the sabbath by driving sister to airport on Sunday? (46:32) - Brown Scapular, received at first communion; what happened to that tradition?

Bible Study: (4:40) Acts 16:11-15 Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion Jn 15:26—16:4a We have a prophetic religion Letters (22:01) - Why does Scripture say, 'beware of the wrath of women?' (29:24) - What is Snake Eating in Mark? Word of the Day: Believe (30:30) Callers: (35:00) - If I'm working throughout my day while praying the rosary and interrupted; is it still beneficial? (43:00) - Whoever follows my commandments is my friend, could you help me understand that? (44:15) - Honor Father and Mother and is that also translated as 'fear'? (48:24) - Is it okay to wear the medal brown scapular, instead of the cloth one?

Bible Study: (1:37) Who are the Apostles? 1 Cor 15:1-8 What does it mean to be saved? Jn 14:6-14 How are we going to do greater things than Jesus? Letters: (23:32) - I'm so glad you're back Father! (24:08) - What does St. Faustina mean by "my heart, my soul, my spirit" (27:35) - Revelations & Salvation (29:24) - Latin Mass Q Word of the Day: Vain (36:21) Callers: (51:15) - How do I deal w/my attraction to women, as my older man in my 60s. I'm married and have two sons (44:37) - He said, 'You need to have to be moved by the Holy Spirit, like wind moves the water,' could you explain? (47:40) - When the Magi told to go a diff way, where they martyred after that? (49:19) - Question about Paul, how his named changed from Saul to Paul?

Father Simon returned live to the mic after recovering from an illness! St. Athanasius & the Trinity (2:49) Acts 15:7-21 Father discusses the reasonable moral code of the religion of Israel Jn 15:9-11 The biggest word in the Bible is 'AS' Letters: (22:06) - Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum (23:17) - When did the Fall actually happen? (26:35) - Robert discusses reverence for the liturgy Word of the Day: Love (30:40) Callers: (35:20) - I love him and there's a lot of people praying for him and I'm one of them! (36:41) - In the Liturgy of the Hours, I read shorter Christian Prayer Book. They refer to Jerusalem? (39:46) - I just want to welcome back and I'm one of his old parishioners (40:41) - I was praying for Fr. Simon. A question about personal prayer and clarification on Our Father and the pronouns, 'we, us' (43:17) - How much of our lives do we control in our decision vs. how much the Good Lord has it planned out for us? (46:01) - Relative is baptized but getting married outside the Church. How to talk to her about this? (48:51) - I LOVE Fr. Simon when he was sick, I started to cry. How much he was missed and glad he's back. (49:53) - Life is back to normal and without Fr. Simon, it wasn't.

Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters (15:30) Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism? What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went? What is spy Wednesday? What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice? Word of the Day: NEW (30:09) Original Air Date: May 18, 2024

Bible Study: (1:53) Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters (22:04) What is the Holy Communion fast? What’s Father’s take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks Father Simon about Milton’s Paradise Lost Word of the Day: Believe! (33:05) Callers (37:35) When we die do we go right to heaven? Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday? Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that? I’m a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay? I’m unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter; did they have power?

Bible Study: (1:45) Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean ? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both Letters (20:02) Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires Listener asks about the “Lamb of God” at mass Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture? Someone told me that the Eucharist isn’t Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say? Word of the Day: Zeus (33:50) Callers (37:12) ‘Despise not my petitions’ sounds like an insult from the Memorare Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession–what was that? Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues Why do we have “suffered under Pilate” in the Creed?

Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 13:26-33 The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr Jn 14:1-6 We go home when we die Letters (21:00) – Why wasn’t the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus? (25:06) – Beatitudes and the Psalms (26:49) – The problem of translation with the Creed (31:32) – I used to preach from a bench in Nevada Word of the Day: Oracle (36:35) Callers (37:47) – If I am right in saying that a layman can’t bestow a blessing? (39:12) – Question about Ethiopians believing that Pilate was a saint. (42:02) – Question about Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Baptism in Jesus? (48:24) – My nutritionist is also a Reiki Master. Is it still good to have her as my nutritionist?

Bible Study: (1:48) Mk 16:15-20 Who was St. Mark? Letters (20:20) – Why do we ask for forgiveness? (22:32) – Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites? (28:06) – Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles? (28:57) – How did the earth get populated? (34:11) – Comments about prohibitions on pork Word of the Day: Tongues (35:00) Callers (36:50) – Were Mark’s endings where diff b/c he had a different audience? Mark had a different ending? Could you comment on that? (38:42) - On how to forgive as my brother’s wife murdered my brother. How to forgive and how to approach? (45:11) – Disciples in the Upper Room, they spoke in the language given by Holy Spirit, but everybody heard in their own language. Could you comment on this? (47:35) – Peter given keys of kingdom and ‘get behind me Satan’. Could you explain this? Original Air Date: April 25, 2022

Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office? Jn 12:44-50 What’s the main benefit to being a Christian? Letters Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia? Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon’s take on altar servers Word of the Day: Synagogue Callers Why does Apostles Creed use ‘creator’ and Nicene creed says ‘Maker’ If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church. What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn’t people know who Jesus was? If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby? Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?

Bible Study: (2:02) Acts 11:19-26 Why did God keep the Israelites isolated? Letters (26:37) – Using an abundance of a tip? (30:30) – What does a person do with an old torn Bible? Word of the Day: Christos (34:13) Callers (36:30) – Mass while traveling: The Cruise doesn’t have a Catholic priest (38:59) – What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics? (42:45) – Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay? (45:19) – Communion under both species (49:20) – Is it okay to throw away old palms?

Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans? Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church? Letters (22:34) – Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue (27:18) – What’s the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (34:57) Callers (37:34)- Do dogs go to heaven? (40:01) – My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower? (44:28) – The relationship b/w purgatory and confession? (47:01) – What are the rules regarding chapel veils? (48:03) – What does the term ‘begotten’ mean? Original Air Date: May 1, 2023

Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful? Jn 6:52-59 What does today’s text actually say? Letters (21:59)- What is the ‘world without end’ in the Glory Be? (23:32) – Question about dealing with a suicide (27:57) – I’m reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? (32:48) – Singing of the psalms? Word of the Day: Authority (37:59) Callers (36:59) – We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears? (38:53) – Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why? (45:22) – I don’t chew the host, is that okay? (47:54) – What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don’t practice the faith.

Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism? Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved? Letters Father discusses ‘being wrong’ about yesterday’s show (24:40) – I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why? (30:44) – I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process (31:35) – Who chooses vestment colors? Word of the Day: Teach (35:57) Callers (40:00) – Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah’s Witness and Mormons. (41:56) – Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge (44:55) – In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week. (49:26) – We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know How did the early Christians spread the faith? Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus? Letters (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars (24:42) – How do I trust God more? (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05) Callers (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven? (39:16) – Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still? (41:33) – Could you comment on the ‘American Catholic Church’, and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that? (43:50) – Where is hell, is it in the world? (46:08) – What is the proper way to say the Our Father? (48:08) – I’m taking an acting class, am I using God’s name in vain? Original Air Date: April 26, 2023

Bible Study: (1:57) Mt 7:6, 12-14 What is a hypocrite? Letters (2 (25:00) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean? (36:23) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species (40:33) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses (45:33) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith (47:31) - The Transfiguration Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:00)

Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke Jn 6:22-29 What is the real work of God? Letters (19:09) – How is David after God’s own heart? (28:44) – Communion service Word of the Day: Crown (31:36) Callers (33:11) – Jesus descended into hell, could you explain? (37:42) – How the average Jew could’ve possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ? (45:09) – Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me? (48:58) – My father recently passed away, and he wasn’t Christian. Should I have baptized him? Original Air Date – April 24, 2023

Bible Study: (1:53) -Daily Readings Acts 5:34-42 Jn 6:1-15 -Letters (20:27) Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith When did the power of the apostles to heal end? Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do? Is there any point in payer? -Word of the Day (34:08) Worship -Phones: Keri – How do you find forgiveness for something you’ve done that caused someone’s death. How do you forgive yourself? Maro – Question about the word ‘cousin’ and relationship to Mary. Could you explain the word ‘cousin’ Vanessa – About today’s Gospel making him king, was that going to be by force? Greg – When you’re trying to qualify for a plenary indulgence, and free of mortal sin. Would just going to Confession at Church qualify for going to confession? Original Air Date: April 21, 2023

Bible Study: (1:50) The Gospel of John We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit What does it mean to be born of wind and water Letters (18:04) – Listener is worried about getting his car broken into (22:23) – What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis? (25:07) – I’m nervous about my friend’s marriage (31:29) – Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed Word of the Day: Ration (36:53) Callers (39:19) – Attending a Wedding Reception of a non-Catholic who may be divorced. Can I go? (44:22) – It’s good to have regrets in life (45:31) – How do I explain Confession, Purgatory, and change to the Bible? Original Air Date: April 20, 2023

Bible Study: (2:26) Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel Jn 3:16-21 The price that God paid for our lives Letters (23:22) – What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God? (29:01) – Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick? (30:52) – Jesus says he died for the sins of many (31:32) – Will all Baptized go to heaven? Word of the Day: Evil (32:50) Callers (34:32) – Why the Catholic Church says bad things about the devil, when I recently met someone from the Church of Satan, and they told me they do nice things? (38:59) – About today’s reading and John 3:16, and the use of the word ‘might’ what was the original word? (40:56) – How do you listen for God’s answer? (48:29) – Do you have to be baptized to go to heaven? Original Air Date: April 19, 2023

Bible Study: (2:02) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above? Letters (21:40) Judas & Fulton Sheen’s theory Who was Thomas’ twin? Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:12) Callers (35:22) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time or was it come and go,. like at Annunciation and at Pentecost? When they stoned Stephen, why didn’t they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed? The Church is not in touch of reality, and I’m becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do? Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins? Doesn’t confession take your sins away anyway? Good Friday at Church, shouldn’t there be more quiet? I was hearing the choir practicing? Original Air Date: April 18, 2023

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word ‘God’ Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above? What is religious consensus Letters (27:59) – What does it mean to cast lots? (31:30) – Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers (39:00) – 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (40:52) – Question about the guard’s ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible? (42:28) – Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus. Was it the Romans? (46:36) – Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday’s 2nd reading? (49:23) – What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w ‘reborn’ and ‘born above’? Original Air Date: April 17, 2023

Bible Study: (1:52) Acts 4:1-12 Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188 Jn 21:1-14 Jesus' fraternal care for John Letters (23:53) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision (27:11) - Triduum Question (29:55) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo (30:54) - Can I take notes during the homily? (31:46) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke' Word of the Day: Touch (36:14) Callers (38:39) - How would you look in a resurrected body or how would you look when you get to heaven, are you young again? (41:44) - Commentary about what you saw at the Holy Sepulchre and at the very base is 'Adam's Skull' What do you think? (44:02) - About the synoptic Gospels, did they get the writings from the people who where there? (47:30) - Why does the Catholic Church use the term Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday? Original Air Date: April 14, 2024

Bible Study: (1:55) Acts 3:11-26 Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork Letters (19:47) – what is meant by ‘Novus Ordo’ by the book? https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal (23:30) – Brenda responds to Father Simon’s critique of the Sermon on the Mount (27:54) - Comment about the Novus Ordo and TLM Word of the Day: Ghost (31:21) Callers (34:04) – Why were the separation of garments at resurrection? (41:40) – Was Moses circumcised and how old was Moses when he was picked up as a baby? (45:06) – With Mass was in Latin, it was part of universal Church, everybody spoke same language and that made Church Universal. (48:42) – ‘Today you will be with me in paradise’ and how could he be in paradise’ if he descended to the dead? Original Air Date: April 13, 2023

Bible Study: (1:54) Acts 3:1-10 Why are bells significant? Lk 24:13-35 Who was Cleopas? Letters (24:04) – When did the presentation happen? (28:34) – Transfiguration, Moses, and Elijah (31:13) – What is meant by the communion of saints? Word of the Day: Foolish (34:41 Callers (36:27) – How do I tell my parents that I’m considering the priesthood? My dad doesn’t really practice the faith and my mom might not either. (41:55) – My son is an Atheist. How should I evangelize him? (47:17) – Do Protestants give as much precedence to Good Friday as much as Catholics do, relative to the Resurrections? (49:56) – Why don’t Jews believe in the Messiah? Original Air Date: April 12, 2023