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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

Bible Study: (2:21) Dn 9:4b-10 Why is the face such an interesting word? Lk 6:36-38 Father explains judgement! Mk 9:2-10 Father explains the dynamics of yesterday's Gospel Letters: (21:18) - Devil and the Son of Man (22:53) - Tourette syndrome (29:06) - Spiritual healing Word of the Day: Angel (32:02) Callers (33:21) - In many languages there are two verbs for - to know vs English only has one. (36:09)- Was St. Anthony a Catholic? And where was the first Catholic monastery built? (37:52) - Because Jesus is Mary's son does it refer to Mary when we call him Son of Man? (39:23) - Tourette's is not demonic. I've grown up with someone who had it and one of my children had it. (43:09) - What is the best response as a Catholic community to the shootings that happened? (47:24) - During the Last Supper when he says he won't drink of the fruit of the wine until he's in Heaven again but then and he drinks right before he dies? It seems contradictory.

Bible Study: (2:07) Ez 18:21-28 Being a Tzadik Mt 5:20-26 Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement Letters (21:15) - There was a priest saddened that he wasn't asked to celebrate a wedding mass (25:08) - Should I fast based on the clock? (26:00) - We used to empty the holy water during Lent? (27:04) - Respect during Latin Mass (30:57) - Why would Satan want to kill Jesus? Word of the Day: Polycarp (35:19) Callers: (38:23) - Today's first reading from Ezekiel seems contradictory (41:32) - When we pray for something, and don't get that specific thing, but we get something else, how do we know what we get? (43:23) - Why we offer up Christ back up to Jesus during communion (45:58) - Saying the rosary during Lent, is it Glorious on Sundays still? (47:34) - How should I prepare to read The Dogma of Hell?

Bible Study: (1:56) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Father discusses authority Mt 16:13-19 Father discusses Peter as Rock Letters (21:53) - Question about the breviary (26:22) - "You are Christ," says St. Peter (28:24) - Twelve Springs of Moses (30:53) - Why are some Jews not against abortion? Word of the Day: Chair (35:18) Callers: (36:04) -Have there been instances of people seeing relatives who have died, i.e. ghosts? What do you think? (39:06) - Anecdotes related to Roman Catholic authority vs. Eastern Authority in the matter of exorcism and demonic deliverance? (40:53)- I would like to ask about confession & sexual sin (44:30) - Question about music during mass. About Lamb of God, phrases are sometime taken out? What do you think? (47:30) - Is Fr. Simon part Jewish? I'm a Messianic Jew. He has these Jewish expressions and it's b/c of him I'm listening to Relevant

Bible Study: (1:49) Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah? Letters: (17:29) - Liturgical abuse (22:54) - Raising Catholic Kids (27:47) - Does each priest use his own missal? (28:58) - Is it ok to work at a place with Pride gear? Word of the Day: Nobles (37:53) Callers: (39:05) - Is it alright if I kneel during the offertory? (41:23) - During Lent do we only pray the sorrowful mysteries when we pray the rosary? (43:01) - Did anyone ever plan to rebuild the temple in Israel? (45:43) - Why were the people in the OT so weird?

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father? Letters: (22:26) - Altar Stone questions (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix? (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water? Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03) Callers: (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church? (43:32) - The cloth (shroud) is called an antimension - it's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter. (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts? (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say?

Bible Study: (6:16) Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 What does it mean to say "I am"? Father discusses the Holy Name of God. Letters: (24:33) - Problem with modern translation of the Bible (25:55) - Should I have a closed or an open one? (26:55) - Who baptized John the Baptist? (31:24) - Left-leg genuflect once in a while? Is that OK? (32:59) - Did Jesus actually fast 40 days? Word of the Day: Young Goat! (35:33) Callers: (38:45) - This weekend you mentioned that Mary was the first person of the Catholic Church. Can you clarify what that means? (41:23) - 1 Samuel 16:14 - an evil spirit of the Lord troubled him. I don't understand this part. (44:55) -Why are there Saints in the New Testament but not the old? (46:15) - 1 Peter - He also went to preach to the spirits in prison. - who was he and who was in prison? (48:15) - I've had 2 hip replacements and I was wondering about how the church feels about that? I plan to be cremated but I'm worried that my hips won't be part of me when I die.

The Purpose of Fasting (2:41) Letters: (21:55) - Pro-choice vs. pro-life (22:38) - Good commentary on the Book of Revelation? (27:29) - The meaning of the term 'Lord' Word of the Day: Work & worship (31:55) Callers: (35:27) - Why do we use low-Gluten hosts? (38:23) - Where in the Bible does it say that Hell is a place after death? (40:39) - When we pass, do we go straight to judgement or do we have to wait for awhile? (43:02) - Are we all considered the elect? (47:03) - What is the real reason Jesus came to earth? Was it to save sinners or establish a church?

Bible Study: (2:01) Dt 30:15-20 Father discusses the importance of law Letters: (21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins? (25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church! Word of the Day: The cross (33:20) Callers: (37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them? (41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us. (45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio? (46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?

Bible Study: (1:53) 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 What does true righteousness mean? Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What's the point of fasting? Letters: (21:40) - Epistle and Encyclical - what's the difference? (24:00) - Why did Jesus descend into hell? (26:10) - When bad things happen to good people - is God not perfect? Word of the Day: Alms (34:14) Callers: (36:31) - How do I have any hope of getting to Heaven? (43:05) - Did Adam and Eve have children in the garden before they were forced to leave? (45:23) - What is the significance of ashes during Lent?

Bible Study: (1:44) Jas 1:12-18 Father discusses if God tempts us! Letters: (21:42) - The Flaming Sword and Beatific Vision (26:55) - 'Faithless sinner' - should it be faithful sinner? (28:42) - Seal of Solomon vs. Star of David Word of the Day: LOGOS (32:02) Callers: (36:53) - What is the difference between the different denominations? Don't we all have the same God? (42:53) - Someone told me that they believe in karma. I didn't know how to respond. (46:43) - My husband was a book collector. Found 'From manger to throne.' Do you know it? (49:25) - I have a question about Taylor Swift. Is it a sin to talk bad about a celebrity?

Bible Study: (2:25) Jas 1:1-11 Father Simon illuminates this passage from the writings of Saint James Letters: (21:13) Father reads a letter about receiving communion after missing Church on Sunday. Father answers an interesting question about Jewelry being buried with people. Father Answers why Jesus took so long to heal the daughter of the Greek woman. Why in the Old Testament is a group of people guilty of a sin from someone else? Word of the Day: (36:20) Embrimaomai Phones: (43:12) Anita - I am having some health problems and am nearing the end of my life and I'm scared. I need your advice. Margaret - I have a question about the Old Testament - Why were people allowed to get divorced back then but not in the new testament.

Bible Study: (1:44) 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Who are you serving? Mk 7:24-30 Did Jesus actually insult the woman in today's reading? Letters: (20:39) - Refusal to heal a child? Word of the Day: Liturgy Callers: (38:58) - Cain being the father of cities; is Cain the father of all people too? (42:34) - Question about Guardian Angels and praying to them. My children had a question that I can't answer. (43:58) - I'm confused. Heard story about how maybe Mary lets people into heaven, when Jesus doesn't. Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:20) 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Father explains Sheba & unclean food Letters: (20:49) - Anointing of the sick & excommunication Word of the Day: Talent (30:22) Callers: (33:28) - Thank Fr. Simon, giving me some help for a speech I did. Speech went well, 100%. (39:57) - My son is protestant and debated about the seven books in the Bible that are 'missing'. Could you explain for me? (43:16) - Main crux, why is Peter's profession more important than Nathaniel? (46:03) - My son has met a woman who is Hebrew, and he's questioning things now?

Bible Study: (2:31) 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 Doing more than the law requires Mk 7:1-13 Father tells a story about passing down tradition Letters: (22:42) - Fr. Simon does too much commentary about the Jewish faith (27:58) - Irregular marriage and parish ministry Word of Day: Qorbon Callers: (39:19) - Counting years in Genesis (42:58) - If a person is baptized Catholic, could they renounce their faith?

Bible Study: (1:37) 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13 What does this reading have to do with Cain and Abel? MK 6:53-56 What was the mission of Jesus? Letters: (21:29) - The Lighting of Candles (27:57) - Confession for a fallen away Catholic Word of the Day: Run around (33:00)Callers: (39:57) - Will purgatory be a time for non-Christians to accept Jesus? (43:07) - What is the 'Good News' that Jesus and John the Baptist are preaching? (45:21) - Why did Jesus rename the Apostles? (46:37) - What does he think of the New American Bible?

Bible Study: (2:20) Lk 2:22-40 Father explains the Feast of the Presentation Letters: (18:28) - The New Israel (23:51) - The simplicity of the Missionaries of Charity (24:51) - Angels & Visions (26:56) - Lives of the saints (27:56) - Anointing of the sick Word of the Day: Unclean (33:13) Callers (37:34) - Was Jesus intolerant? (41:13) - What is the meaning of 'The Communion of Saints' ? (43:03) - What do you think about this day being the day Joseph was given the title from 'Father' from the Heavenly Father? (44:43) - Question about the five shekels and the first born child? (46:44) - Question about relics, I'm totally confused by them, especially 2nd and 3rd class

Bible Study: (1:48) 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Are we sure that David is a man after God's own heart?? Mk 6:7-13 Why does Jesus tell them to only bring staff and sandals Letters: (21:23) - Did Mary have other children? (24:25) - Forgiveness vs. being taken advantage of (30:46) - Holy God we praise thy name at Mass Word of the Day: Leave Callers: (38:44) - On Sunday, Jesus drove the demon out and he also drove out a demon out of the swine. Why doesn't he just destroy the demon? (38:44) - Jesus commanding apostles to heal the sick and cast out demons. Is that just for priests or also lay people? (45:25) - Christ performing a miracle and he told people, don't tell anybody. I think he said that because he wanted to show some humility. What do you think about that? (48:11) - When the disciples recognized him, they must've seen the wounds of the nails during the Road to Emmaus What do you think about that? (50:06) - Could you clarify the two saint James apostles?

Bible Study: (1:54) MK 6:1-6 Did Jesus have brothers and sister? Father delves into who the relatives of Jesus were. 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 Father unpacks this bible passage by looking at earlier verses in the book. Letters: (23:18) Father answers questions about fat in the bible, yes that right, fat. Father gets stumped by an email!!! Check out what that question was! What is the meaning for the phrase “brother’s keeper” mean in the bible? Word of the Day: (33:32) Carpenter Phones: (35:07) Grace - Should we read the NLT (New Living Translation) Bible? I'm confused. We're using it in church formation. Lettie - Regarding the story of David and 1 Samuel 19: 18 and Ecstasy Rebecca - Right before the Israelites left Egypt and Pharaoh being punished. Why would God harden Pharaoh’s heart? Therese - The priest will sit down during communion and let the distributors distribute communion, what do you think? Ben - Question about salvation regarding works/grace. Only salvation through grace, no works that protestants say. Could you explain 'works'?

Bible Study: (1:48) 2 Sm18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3 Father discusses the beauty and difficulty of David's story Mk 5:21-43 Why didn't Jesus tell the woman 'not to tell anyone?' Letters: (21:34) - Prodigal son & David (23:35) - Can I change godparents? (24:40) - Why was Mary worried when Jesus was lost? (28:35) - Biblical texts & Anglican liturgy Word of the Day: Liturgy (35:02) Callers: (40:10) - Would it be accurate to say that St. Paul and the early church, didn't have a concept of the Trinity or of the Divinity of Christ? (43:24) - Regarding St. Gertrude prayer to those in purgatory. Could I still pray it? (46:24) - Sunday reading on St. Paul, how it's better to be unmarried? Could you clarify?

Bible Study: (2:01) 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; Why is David's repentance important? Mk 5:1-20 Father offers an insight about who owned the swine in today's reading Letters: (23:27) - Did Father Simon say John the Baptist had no sin? (25:03) - Catholic Bible vs. Protestant Bible (29:15) - For the kingdom the power and the glory - where does that come from? (31:18) - I've heard people discuss faith as a crutch (32:25) - John the Baptist Word of the Day: Legion & informant (34:27) Callers: (36:44) - Could I take a cough drop before the Eucharist? (39:32) - A mediation I had regarding Uriah the Hittite, and does one man's sin, and does that relate to the Lord's passion? What's your thought? (41:27) - Matthew 23:9 and what do you think about it? (45:27) - Is my marriage valid?

Bible Study: (2:16) 2 Tm 1:1-8 Who were Timothy and Titus? What does it mean to receive a spirit of power? Mk 4:26-34 How do we understand Kingdom? Letters (23:05) -What's heaven like? (28:07) - Alternative health cleanse (29:15) - Preparation of the priests Word of the Day: Kerygma & Kingdom of God has drawn near upon you! (34:17) Callers (36:54) - Gospel of John Ch 1 - What does the original Greek translation really mean was God or was a God? (43:25) - What happens to those who leave the Catholic Church to be protestant? (49:17) - I was raised Jehovah's but been Catholic for over 40 years. I have their old Bible and their translation still says 'was God'

Bible Study: (1:52) 'Acts 22:3-16 Did Paul invent Greco-Roman-Judeo-Christian society? Letters: (23:55) - Protecting widows and orphans (27:57) - Standing for the Gospel (30:56) - Who is Paul writing to? Word of the Day: Goads (35:41) Callers: (38:51) - The road Paul waked it still as is and the government won't allow anyone to build there. (38:41) - What is the point of a second reading then? (40:35) - Jesus was fully human - so did he go through the terrible 2's? (41:45) - Question on the word begotten - can you clarify what this means? (49:15) - This is the day the Lord has made - wanting to know more about the future is a sin. Is it a sin to have someone try to interpret what signs that God is trying to send you.

Bible Study: (3:00) 2 Sm 7:4-17 How is David after God's own heart? Mk 4:1-20 Why did Jesus speak in parables? Letters: (18:01) - St. Maximilian Kolbe & the Mass (20:28) - Conversion to the faith (22:40) - Scripture 1 Cor 6:9 question (24:59) - Atheism (28:06) - Prosperity Gospel or Gospel of poverty Word of the Day: LOGOS Callers: (36:11) - How to deal w/someone at parish who is distributing holy communion to shut ins. He is keeping communion over night. What to do about this? (39:06) - When we pray, we ask God to do something for us. I'm confused b/c I always pray for conversion of my children. (41:27) - Question on today's reading - the mystery of the Kingdom of God - that they may look and not see? Could you explain? (43:58) -My parents are divorced and were married through church. My mom was remarried again civilly and she still takes communion. How to talk to mom about this? CCC #1457 (46:05) - How to connect more w/St. Paul. I read his epistles, and it doesn't resonate with me. (47:57) - My son has a major leadership position in the DNC. Is he living an immoral life having this position, b/c of the DNC on abortion?

Bible Study: (2:15) 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19 Why did Saul lose the crown? Letters: (20:20) - Is it sinful to only eat the Eucharist? (24:28) - Why would all Jerusalem be troubled by Jesus' birth? (27:23) - Why does Father mention Jews so often? (30:35) - I have an in-law who is high all the time. Word of the Day: Raisin cake (33:32) Callers: (36:05) - How come Jonathan had to die for the sins of his father? (38:46) - Easter Sunday 1st Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. What do you think about that Father? (40:43) - I'm in the process of converting, and a friend was talking about determinism and pre determinism. Could you explain and help me out? (44:12) - Lumen Gentium says the Church is the New Israel? (48:08) - I've been doing Bible Study in the book of Samuel and I'm enjoying what Fr. Simon's doing. (49:24) - Question about the unforgivable sin of blasphemy and the Holy Spirit. Could you explain?

Bible Study: (3:37) 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10 Father explains the high drama of Samuel Mk 3:22-30 How did Jesus defeat the devil? Letters (21:25) - How is Easter chosen? (25:25) - What is meditation? Catechism 2705 (27:21) - No one who is born of God practices sin? (32:43) - UFO's and the Catholic Church Word of the Day: Blasphemy (36:45) Callers: (40:49) - Is the apostasy related to the coming of Jesus Christ? (43:02) - Why is abortion considered ex communication, but not any other type of murder? (44:02) - How to respond to someone who said 'The bible doesn't say, 'when I'm hungry, you put me on a bus, when I was a stranger, you shipped me off from political gain'. (47:01) - Is it okay to attend a protestant services? (50:31) - If I came across a Samaritan, what would their job title be?

Bible Study: (2:23) 1 Sm 24:3-21 Father explains why this reading would make a great TV show Letters: (20:10) - Salvation vs. redemption (24:39) - End of life option act Word of the Day: Mary (33:45) Callers: (37:03) - Is Sacred Scripture only the NT or entire Bible? (37:46) - Question about Isaac, Isaac almost doesn't do anything. God calls him home. He's the only patriarch that doesn't do anything. (40:17) - In Genesis, places people come to an agreement, like in Genesis 24: 2-3. Could you explain? (42:11) - How could God help me navigate these professional dilemmas in my work as a medical social worker (46:34) - What is the definition of Gospel? (50:22) - During consecration, does Jesus go through pain of the cross?