Father Simon Says

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

Bible Study: (1:51) Acts 2:36-41 Father takes issue with words added to the text of today’s reading Father discusses the public event of Jesus’ death Letters (24:08) – Can cousins get married in the Catholic Church? (28:46) – Does Jesus give the Sermon to the crowds? (30:11) – Why were statues covered in the parish before Holy Week? Word of the Day: Twisted generation (40:03) Callers (41:26) – Is it okay to bring food into the church when Our Lord is not present in the tabernacle? (42:39) – Clarification on Luke 24:34 about when Jesus appeared to Simon? (44:16) – Peter went over to the tomb with the ‘other one’. Who is the other one and why not named? (46:13) – My cousin said, The Pope said that Latin Mass can’t be held in church anymore, and be in gym. Could you clarify? (48:34) – On the road to Emmaus, they didn’t recognize Jesus, but recognized him in the breaking of the bread? But I’m wondering why they didn’t see the wounds on his hands? Original Air Date: April 11, 2023

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter’s confidence in Christ’s Resurrection Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (21:54) – Listener corrects Father Simon’s comments on Dr. Brant Pitre (28:29) – Question about what Mary deserves (30:18) – I like the movie, “Is Genesis history?” (32:06) – I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:01) Callers (37:11) – 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus’ blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn’t that have made the Jews ritually impure? (39:07) – How can the Shroud include Jesus’ face? (42:05) – Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn’t it mentioned in the Bible? (47:56) – Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden? (49:46) – St. Faustina’s vision of Purgatory Original Air Date: April 10, 2023

Bible Study: (2:25) Psalm 136: Jesus doesn't finish the Last Supper; why? Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 The one day the Father says no to Jesus Letters (20:02) - Where do the stations come from? (26:56) - Should I go to my friend's Easter service at a Baptist Church? Word of the Day: Eye-Witness (33:59) Callers (38:17) - Judas and Purgatory, if there was anyone who saw Judas hang herself and if not, could he have asked God to forgive him? (41:02) - Why on Palm Sunday, they read the passion? (43:47) - Luke 2356:20 - : 31, could you interpret that verse for me about wood being green and dry? (45:37) - About confession; Why as Catholics, we need to go to confession, to be forgiven of our sins, when God shed his blood for us?

Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:04) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:24) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:01) - Judas and the morsel (30:00) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (32:38) Callers (35:01) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me? (41:44) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that? (47:05) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest? (47:52) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday? Original Air Date: April 6, 2023

Bible Study: (1:59) Is 50:4-9a Why is the word ‘no’ so important? Mt 26:14-25 Why is the word ‘no’ so important? Letters (22:12) – Do the angels feel pain? (23:32) – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption? (26:51) – What is expected of me when a loved one dies? (29:43) – my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK? Word of the Day: HESED (34:29) Callers (37:49) – First Fridays, you’re supposed to go to communion on First Friday, does it start all over? (42:38) – My friend invited me to a Passover service, at a reformed Jewish temple. Is it okay to go? (45:27) – I’m 71 years old, Catholic, but I don’t recall ever doing confirmation. Does it make sense to do it now? Original Air Date: March 27, 2024

Bible Study (1:40) Is 49:1-6 A light to the nations! Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Did Jesus kneel before Judas? Letters (18:18) – Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene? (20:53) – Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross? (22:58) – what’s the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met Word of the Day: Recline (29:41)Callers (32:51) – If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ Was he truly a traitor? (35:07) – When Jesus Gave Judas the bread did the devil enter Judas? (37:21) – Why were there two verses cut out of today’s Gospel? (41:31) – Did God give Moses more than 10 commandments? (44:50) – When we pray alone, can we use me/my instead of us/we? (46:01) – Should you go to confession even if you don’t have anything to confess? (47:45) – Can father explain the sense of the faithful? Original Air Date: April 4, 2023

Bible Study: (3:26) Father discusses ancient calendar issues Jn 12:1-11 Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor. Letters (21:05) – Palm procession question – Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt? (25:48) – Custom to cover images (28:43) – God’s justice in the OT Word of the Day: Nard (33:48) Callers (37:02) – Paul knew very little bit about Jesus’ teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that? (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days. Recommendations on what to see? (44:43) – Is Baptism necessary for salvation? (47:40) – Is there a connection b/w today’s Gospel and the washing of the Apostle’s feet? (48:52) – In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says ‘Pray to not be put to the test’ What is he referring to that? Today's encore show is from April 03, 2023

Jer 20:10-13 Why does God allow for temptation? Jn 10:31-42 Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God? Letters (19:55) – I’m uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner’s feet (21:53) – Are there giants in the Old Testament? (24:29) – Do kids need a saint name for Baptism? (25:20) – Why don’t we say Amen in the Fatima prayer? (26:21) – What does Seraph mean? (27:41) – I heard that St. Faustina said that “at the time of my death, I am my own apostle.” Word of the Day: Perturbed (29:58) Caller (33:35) – My daughter lives in a rural area, and there’s no nearby Catholic school, is it okay for her daughter to go to a Baptist school? (36:41) – The priest yelled at me for not going to mass every week, which is hard for my condition. What do you think? (40:06) – When did the slapping for confirmation begin and end? (40:40) – Jesus tends to double down on certain statements in the Gospels such as about the Eucharist and that he’s the Son of God. What do you think about his doubling down Father? (42:33) – When they say God made us in his image, and he’s a spirit, how does that work? (44:32) – Is it a sin to eat out on a Sunday because you’re making other people work? (45:54) – How do you respond to a son who thinks God is angry? Original Air Date: March 29, 2024

Bible Study: (1:42) Father begins with a discussion of yesterday’s Gospel Gn 17:3-9 What are the works of Abraham? Letters (19:05) – Jesus and the Seraph comment (22:07) – Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism (25:09) – What does it mean to pray ‘Lamb of God?’ (28:04) – Evidence of Peter’s existence Word of the Day: I AM (33:01) Callers (37:59) – Are only the Catholics going to heaven? What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists? (41:22) – Could you explain the unbloodied sacrifice of the mass? (44:00) – Is it a sin to name a child with a demonic name? (46:33) – How do you receive the graces of Divine Mercy? Original Air Date: March 30, 2023

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Father explains the meaning of today's names & the Power of Fatima Letters (16:43) - Deliverance ministry at a non-Catholic Church (25:21) - Can I write in my journal during adoration? (26:27) - What is sin? Word of the Day (30:54) Callers (32:50) - Could I get good interpretation of the Rich Man and the Lazarus? (39:06) - Why are angels saints but Old Testament prophets are not saints? (41:56) - What is a good book about Mary? Fisherman's Friend cough drops, is good for you (44:11) - How did the bleeding in the garden for Jesus, affect his wardrobe and his face (47:28) - All of our priests were out of town, so there was a communion service led by a woman, was that licit?

Bible Study: (2:22) Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 Father discuses the longest reading of the year Jn 8:1-11 Would Jesus ever condemn anyone? Sunday's Readings (16:25)Hebrews: Loud Crys and Tears John's Gospel: Why was Jesus so upset? Letters: (29:09) - Fr.'s show is the highlight of my day (30:26) - New American Standard Bible - Thoughts? (32:41) - Does modesty vary by culture? Word of the Day: Susanna (33:01)Callers: (33:28) - Can a baptized Catholic go to confession if they have not received any of the other sacraments? (34:29) - John 12:30 and 33. Does the same Bible verse that pertains to Jesus and his suffering relate to us? (38:06) - Can you recommend a verse in the bible on healing? (41:50) - What do you about a child, born/baptized Catholic, but thinks is not Catholic anymore? (43:59) - When someone dies. How long should we pray for them? (46:12) - When we do pass away where will we be that same day and if we are in purgatory/heaven will we have a body the right away?

Bible Study: (2:18) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 What does it mean to be judged debased? Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie? Letters: (19:53) - On worrying (21:24) - Jesus as the 'Amen' (25:19) - Translation Questions (28:43) - How did John become a saint? Word of the Day: Brokenhearted Callers (38:57) - What is the age requirements for abstaining from meat on Fridays of Lent? (43:00) - Nephew didn't go through annulment process, as he reconciled w/his wife and they are now living together. But they LEGALLY divorced. What does Fr. Simon think? (45:39) - Cups of wine at the seder meal? They drink the four cups? Could you clarify?

Bible Study: (1:59) Ex 32:7-14 God does not need to know what's in my heart; I need to know it Jn 5:31-47 What does it mean to be saved? Letters (19:32) - Catholic Study Bible and the Wall of Jericho (28:45) - Who was John the Baptist Baptizing? Word of the Day: Depraved Caller: (36:41) - Question about the intercessory prayer - if I don't like one of the prayers is it a sin not to respond? (40:16) - Who is qualified to give the homily? My daughter went to a church where a woman gave the homily (43:02) - Was Moses talking to God the Father or God the Son in today's readings? (45:18) - When can you actually sit down after you receive communion? Comment: Why so many woman in OT named Mary

Bible Study: (1:57) Is 49:8-15 Father explains prophecy, the number of Isaiah and the Didache Jn 5:17-30 Father discusses the constant creation of God Letters (22:12) - Doctrine vs dogma (25:45) - Mystery of Faith - why don't we say "body and blood"? (27:09) -Can I receive communion at an Orthodox Church? (29:05) - Why would God require animal sacrifice? Word of the Day: Mercy (35:18)Callers (38:42) - How does the exorcist know that the devil isn't lying? Especially about his name? (42:07) - Luke 21:34 can you translate this? Why did he say sit instead of dwell or something else? (44:04) - What do purple, white, and black represent in the bible?

Bible Study: (1:50) Ez 47:1-9, 12 Father explains the Temple Jn 5:1-16 Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually in Scripture Letters (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232 (24:47) - Picture Bible (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus? Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32)Callers (35:23) - When Jesus tells the man - go and sin no more - It makes it seem like Jesus thinks the reason he was sick was because he did something wrong. Is this right? (40:06) - I know that Jesus was fully God and Fully man. Now that he is in Heaven is he still fully God and man or is he just God now? (41:54) - Why does Jesus always tell people not to tell others about the miracles he's done? (43:08) - I went to a funeral at an SSPX church and they had communion there. Would it be bad to take communion there or was it only for people who go to that church?

Bible Study: (1:50) Is 65:17-21 Father proposes a solution to the situation in the Holy Land Eph 5:8-14 God's gift of grace & faith Letters (22:54) - Polycarp and John the Apostle (24:06) - Our Lady pictured with the Rosary (27:55) - Can husbands make suggestive comments to his wife? (31:55) - Definition of a parable Word of the Day: Worry (36:00)Callers: (38:43) - When the apostles ask what their reward will be and Jesus says you will have kingdoms of your own, what will those kingdoms look like? (39:53) -We were both divorced and got remarried to each other and had a daughter. Is this a grave sin and how does it affect our daughter? (41:53) - Do you know of a Bible that as the English and Spanish right next to each other? (44:42) - Did Mary have any siblings and are Guardian angels created when a baby is conceived? (47:00) -When Elizabeth greets Mary why did she say fruit of your womb and not child

Bible Study: (1:56) Hos 14:2-10 Father discusses the issues with Biblical translation Mk 12:28-34 Father tells us what the first commandment actually is & what it means to love Letters (19:18) - Sin to eat meat on Friday? (22:43) - The Kingdom of God (24:33) - Eastern Church sacraments Word of the Day: Scribe & Commandment (32:43) Callers: (36:49) - When BVM appeared at Lourdes, and why would the BVM pray the rosary about herself? (41:23) - Is fear of hell a good reason to be Christian? (43:24) - Differences between baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (46:24) - What happened to Pontius Pilate after the Passion?

Bible Study: (2:13) Jer 7:23-28 The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God Letters: Molten gods (22:55) - Bonhoeffer & cheap grace (24:35) - Galatians & abortion (26:48) - Tribes of Israel (28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass? Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off Callers: (34:27) - Is it right for the priest to say the divine mercy before the prayer of the faithful? (38:52) - When did Baptism become part of our religion? I know John the Baptist but I don't understand when change really happened. (40:26) - Other than Catholics, do other people need to get annulments to get divorced? (43:03) - In the Hail Holy Queen - do we say in this vale of tears or this valley of tears? (44:27) - I had a question about what a priest said the other day. He said if you had meat this Friday you can't take communion until you go to confession. Is this right?

Bible Study: (2:41) Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains Mt 5:17-19 Father again discusses the royal nature of God & what it means to break commandments Letters: (18:54) - Can I receive communion if you haven't been married in the Church? (31:15) - Orthodox Christians and praying for the dead Word of the Day: Smallest part of the law (34:00) Callers: (36:22) - Importance of the 10 Commandments (40:24) - I'd like to comment on the state of the Church (42:23) - I was wondering about the charismatic movement? And what do people mean when they talk about the charismatic mass? (46:22) - Where in the bible does it say that abortion is a sin? (47:36) - Do you have to have your first communion to go to confession?

Bible Study: (2:27) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father discusses doing the red and saying the black & our feelings at mass Mt 18:21-35 Why was the servant unable to forgive? Letters: (29:02) - Where do we get translations of the Gospel? (32:25) - 'Only begotten Son' - is that the same way of saying 'the same nature of God?' Word of the Day: Covenant (30:00) Callers: (34:25) - A member of my parish owns a restaurant and is hosting a psychic, like having a psychic event. Any obligation to approach the parishioner or the pastor? (37:19) - How do you pray for people in purgatory? (39:24) - I have a question about my mother-in-law who was catholic and married a man who was divorced. Is there a mortal sin issue there? (45:06) - Is it alright to join two different parishes? (47:00) - I had throat cancer and how I have lots of mucus - I was told I can use salt water to fix it - I've started using holy salt. Is this alright to do?

Bible Study: (1:57) 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Sometimes God asks something simple Lk 4:24-30 Jesus was not accepted by his relatives, either Father also discusses the 10 Commandments from yesterday's Gospel (15:43) Letters (24:14) - Gloria during Lent (25:50) - Basilica, Church, Cathedral Word of the Day: Aram (30:34) Callers: (34:44) - My friend is a hermit and took her vows and is in the process of having the blessed sacrament in her home. Is that allowed? AND in Genesis - God created the earth but it doesn't mention anything about other planets or the universe (39:23) - Usually I get a penance after confession but I went to a new priest this time and he didn't give me one. What should I do. Don't I need one? (41:03) - I was told at the Last Supper there were more people than just the 12. Is that true? AND does Jesus love some people more than others? (47:17) - Genesis 9:4-5 God told Noah not to eat the blood of the animal - the life of the animal - it seems like its not just a Jewish command. Why are Christians not following proper bleeding customs anymore?

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a The Bible shows us that our heroes or fallible Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Who was the Gospel of John written for? Letters: (24:01) - Who anointed Jesus? (26:54) - What happens if the priest barely uses the Confiteor Word of the Day: Tunic (32:52) Callers: (36:18) - When Moses led everyone out of Egypt, were there people who wanted to stay? (39:06) - It says that Joseph did not have marital relations with Mary until after Jesus was born. Is Mary actually a virgin? (42:02) - Can you cleanse your house with sage? (44:54) - At St. Lamberts we still say the St. Michael prayer and the Hail Mary after every mass! (46:52) Why is it Roman Catholic Church when the Romans were the ones that killed him? AND why was only Thomas allowed to touch Jesus' wounds but everyone else was told to wait?

Bible Study: (1:43) Jer 17:5-10 What is Jeremiah upset about? Lk 16:19-31 Why is today's Gospel so funny? Letters: (21:05) - God is in the business of covenants (25:23) - Ablution cup (27:24) - Lord have mercy 3x (29:07) - Requiem Mass story Word of the Day: MERIT (31:40)Callers: (37:54) - Not going to anyone about Jesus, but how could you square that with going to counselors? (40:24) - In the Diary of Faustina, Jesus says at the hour 'I am my own apostle'. Where is that in the diary? (44:05) - I met Fr. Simon like three decades ago! (45:23) - About the cleansing of the temple and stop making a market of my father's place, and den of thieves? Which is more accurate?

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 18:18-20 Father explains how language influences perception Mt 20:17-28 Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is Letters: (21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?' Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches? (31:01) - Kyrie eléison question (31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics? Word of the Day: Many (34:43)Callers: (38:43) - If the creed is the list of all the things we believe then why is the real presence not listed? (42:41) - I've had many miracles happen to me and I just wanted to let people know that miracles are still happening. (43:31) - The God of the old and new testament seem like two different people. Can you explain why this is? (48:05) - Why are there not as many Monsignors?

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 1:10, 16-20 What's the meaning of sacrifice? Mt 23:1-12 Father talks about external observances of the law Letters: (27:21) - Jesus' human qualities (29:02) - Jesus as the 'Amen' Word of the Day: Eucharist (20:20) Callers: (38:48) - When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, He said do to Touch him. Is that evidence for the priest being the only ones who should handle the body of Christ? (41:53) - Sometimes when I am praying I think I use a foreign accent. Should I correct that or not worry about it? (43:03) - Do the Protestants also wear the tassels? (46:31) - Who is Sirach? (48:29) - Moses, the plagues, and the pharaoh question