Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (1:54) 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Father zooms on to look at the whole chapter of today's reading Mk 3:7-12 Why does God give us commandments? Letters: (20:32) - Father discusses the business of religion (27:00) - Did Peter dismiss the idea of the hierarchy? (33:54) - Judges & disciples Word of the Day: Sistrum (37:46) Callers: (40:36) - I understand the importance of Jesus, he's become almost an idol. Could you explain. (47:25) - There's a historical record of popes who descended from Peter, but are there records of lineages from the other apostles?

St. Anthony (2:35) 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Father explains his issues with translations Mk 3:1-6 What's wrong with curing on the Sabbath? Letters: (22:51) - Did the BVM know that Jesus would rise from the dead? (26:20) - Wise men & shepherds (29:27) - Church's thoughts on miscarriage Word of the Day: Scimitar (34:05) Callers: (36:59) - The word 'Techton' means what stonemason; what do you think? (38:53) - My Jewish brother and sisters believe in abortion is that the baby in the womb is not a human being unless that baby is 7 weeks old out of womb. Are you aware of that Father? (42:04) - 1 Peter 4:18, "If the righteous man is scarcely saved,where will the impious and sinner appear." (47:51) - My daughter does yoga; what should we do about that?

Bible Study: (5:23) 1 Sm 16:1-13 What is a seer? Mk 2:23-28 Why is today's Gospel controversial? Letters: (22:20) - Valid Baptism (29:26) - OT ending Word of the Day: Obey (34:35) Callers: (39:48) - Can you explain this passage - St. Joseph not knowing what to do when he found out that Mary was pregnant. (45:59) - Is it a wholesome or charitable act to pray for others who are not believers to join in the resurrection?

Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Sm 15:16-23 Why is this one of the most important Chapters in the bible? Letters (21:54) - Holy Spirit and Jewish people (27:57) - I baptized my grandson (31:38) - Would Jesus have trimmed his beard? (33:48) - Do other religions do exorcisms? Word of the Day: Redemption (37:31) Callers: (41:44)- How we explain to non-believers the slaughter of the Amalekites? (45:26) - What is the difference b/w Gnostic Gospels and the Bible Gospels? (47:36) - What is the difference between 'Hallowed be thy name' and 'Holy is Your Name' in the Our Father? (49:48) - When is the last time God (not Jesus Christ), spoke directly to a prophet?

Bible Study: (2:17) Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 Who were the first converts to Christianity? Mk 2:1-12 What is the scandal from today’s Gospel? Letters (21:24) - What does it mean 'to be born from above?' Word of the Day: Heart (33:00) Callers (36:07) - I'm a convert from Southern Baptist and I'm having trouble with Mary. (49:01) - Would God tell immortal souls, 'They shall surely die?' Original Air Date: January 13, 2023

Bible Study: (1:55) 1 Sm 4:1-11 Father discusses superstitious religion & living in sin Mk 1:40-45 Father discusses Jesus' rage Letters: (20:39) - Justifying bad behavior (25:13) - Death & assurance of salvation Word of the Day: Revealed his presence (33:04) Callers: (37:42) - What a lay apostle is? (40:37) - Is it okay to pray to the BVM in front of the monstrance in adoration? (42:35) - The Icon that was weeping, and I think the icon was weeping b/c of what's going to happen in society, what do you think about that? (44:00) - Fr. Simon, what do you think about the word 'Thy' from the Our Father and 'Vouchsafe' in the St. Andrew's Novena. (48:40) - what do you think about working off your purgatory time now? (50:29) - We don't hear about the apostles families after Christ, what happened?

Bible Study: (2:22) 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 How should we interact with those who left the faith? Mk 1:29-39 If Jesus needed to pray, how much more do we need to pray? Letters: (21:17) - What does it mean to ask God to remember? (23:14) - Our 19 year old Son became an atheist (26:53) - The breath of God & Hope (30:34) - Should we avoid rainbow clothing? Word of the Day: Behold (34:52) Callers: (37:03) - What is the meaning of the Christmas tree and why did God make Angels? (39:06) - My daughter who is in a same sex relationship did IVF. Her partner is now pregnant. What is my obligation to this child? (43:37) - It says in the Bible that God knows how many hairs you have on your head- was your soul always there and if so where was it hanging out? (47:15) - Is it alright to donate to America Needs Fatima? (49:44) - What are you thoughts on 'All men will be saved?'

Bible Study: (1:51) 1 Sm 1:9-20 What was Shiloh? Mk 1:21-28 Why is authority important? Letters: (20:32) - Clarification about Baptism in the Holy Spirit (24:54) - Large families (28:15) - Why did the demons go to the swine? (30:55) - Should I care about Biblical authorship? Word of the Day: Word (35:08) Callers: (40:02) - Could you recommend some books about love? https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html (41:22) - Question about the Son of Man and Book of Daniel (43:37) - How is the Visitation to Elizabeth where she received the Holy Spirit different than Pentecost? (45:44) - If a priest decided to leave the priesthood and gets married, does he still have the faculties of the priesthood, even though he's not practicing being a priest? (48:38) - Question about bells during mass and it's use in exorcisms. Are they used to repel evil too?

Bible Study: (2:02) Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Father discusses religious pluralism & American religious history Letters (23:007) - Has Father ever heard the confession of a non-Catholic? (27:12) - Seal of confession (30:14) - Loud children in mass (31:42) - Psalm 81 verses Word of the Day: Baptism (35:23) Callers: (38:36) - After the Our Father, we say 'thine is the kingdom' and the comparison to the 'Glory Be'? (42:47) - I'm a mom of 9 children and I feel like I'm surrounded by helicopter parents. I just want to know what he thinks about parents who are trying their best and manage everything.

Bible Study: (2:02) 1 Jn 3:11-21 Why wasn't Cain's sacrifice acceptable to God? Jn 1:43-51 Father shares a story from Eastern Christianity that helps illuminate today's Gospel Letters: (17:55) - Psalm 25 - Remember your tender mercies and your loving kindness (21:53) - Was Mary Magdalene at the cross? (24:27) - Destroying a Satanic display; is that OK? (28:16) - Seminarians need to sit in the pews! Word of the Day: Hates (32:53) Callers: (35:58) - Friend married a protestant. He is Catholic. Can he receive communion? (39:13) - What does the last paragraph from today's gospel Mean? (43:33) - Luke CH2: 39-40 - Never talks about going to Egypt. Why not? (49:16) - If 2 Catholic soldiers in a war kill each other, does the absolution they may have received allow them to get to heaven?

1 Jn 3:7-10 (2:05) What is an apocalypse? What does it mean that 'No one who is begotten by God commits sin' Letters: (2:05) Word of the Day: Teacher (35:12) Callers: (38:31) - I am planning on doing the first Fridays. If I can't receive communion on that day can I receive it later and be okay? (40:05) - Did Hagar from the bible have saving faith? (42:05) - Does 'Pondered in her heart' also refer to the same meaning as 'behold'? (44:06) - Did Jesus eat himself during the last supper when he consecrated the bread and wine? (45:05) - Do the Gnostic Gospels mention who Jesus is? (48:20) - My friend is not baptized and is in a bad spot in life. can I baptize him?

1 JN 2:29–3:6 & Jn 1:29-34 Father explains the Temple, John the Evangelist & John the Baptist Letters: (20:46) - the Holy Spirit devotion Word of the Day: Devil Callers: (25:26) - At Mass for Christmas Eve and the Priest 'sang oh come let us adore him' during the consecration. Did that make the Eucharist invalid? (27:05) - Our pastor doesn't want us to bow at the tabernacle but at the altar. Is that okay? (29:12) - Is sending kids to catholic school considered tithing? (30:48) - When did the Holy Family flee to Egypt & when did they get back to Jerusalem? (32:50) - Could you talk about the people who returned to Nazareth from Babylon? (36:13) - Thank you Father for all you explanations! *note: we lost audio with Fr. during the letter segment

Bible Study: (2:16) 1 JN 2:22-28 Father discusses the power of the Rosary & the anti-Christ Jn 1:19-28 Father discusses if John's Gospel & Acts of the Apostles are antisemitic Letters: (23:45) - Question about Amos 3:6 (30:55) - Pictures of Old Cathedral & the new one in Nicaragua (32:47) - I didn't get married in the Catholic Church; what should I do? Word of the Day: Master (37:42) Callers: (42:10) - Is the serpent in the garden of Eden the same as Satan? (44:02) - Can Guardian Angels be with people in purgatory or do they leave when you die? (46:17) - I live in a two family home. the neighbors side of the house has a lot of offensive images. What should I do about his situation? (48:18) - Ephesians 3:6 and Galatians 3:29 - Can you explain these passages?

Bible Study: (2:03) Jgs 6:11-24a Father, as promised, discusses what a terebinth is. Mt 19:23-30 When do we come to Gd? Letters (19:31) - The devil's fall and the Garden of Eden (24:03) - Can a teen become Catholic w/out his parents permission? (28:33) - Priest purifying his hands Word of the Day: Queen Mother (31:09) Callers (34:16) - my conversion story! (36:59) - When are we judged? (39:22) - What exactly becomes the Body/Blood of Christ? Is it everything on the altar or only in the chalice? (43:02)- If people who lived saintly lives, are awarded a crown in heaven? (44:22) - Transfiguration and why Father feels Jesus met w/Moses/Elijah, as opposed to Abraham/David? (46:43) - Question about the idea of dying to one self and if Jesus being fully God and fully man, was he not subject to that? (50:08) - Liturgy and keeping the faith Original Air Date: 8/22/23

Bible Study: (2:17) Father shares his theory about the letter to the Romans Letters (26:09) - Acts 8:39 - what does snatched mean? (28:58) - What does the Church teach about the Rapture? (31:31) - Pregnancy prayer request (32:19) - Can you go to heaven without confession? Word of the Day: Hour (36:56) Callers (41:06) - I betrayed another person and now she says she doesn't believe in God. What should I do? (43:41) - Is profanity a sin? I went to an Assyrian church and it was beautiful, but was it a legitimate Catholic Church (47:21) - Can I pray to the Guardian angels of the unborn child? (48:25) - Why was Paul sent to the Gentiles? He seemed better with the Jews. Original Air Date: 6/29/23

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Why does God ask Abram to count the stars? Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to know them by their fruit? Letter: (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered? (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'? Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30U1Y1EJC79CF&keywords=richmond+lattimore+new+testament&qid=1683904036&s=books&sprefix=richmond+lattimore+new+testament%2Cstripbooks%2C163&sr=1-1 (37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden? (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio Word of the Day: (44:41) Original Air Date: 6/28/23

Bible Study: (1:57) Mt 7:6, 12-14 What is a hypocrite? Letters (25:15) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean? (36:53) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species (41:03) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses (46:03) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith (47:51) - The Transfiguration Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:29) Original Air Date: 6/27/23

Bible Study: (1:46) Gn 12:1-9 Father explains if Abraham was a Jew or not Mt 7:1-5 Father explains Greek translation & and the problem that today's passage causes Letters (21:28) - The purpose of circumcision (24:27) - Martin Luther and indulgences (29:24) - Marriage Convalidation (33:38) - Refining Gold & When We're Ready to See God (42:47) - Are there myths in the Bible? (48:48) - The voice of the Holy Spirit Original Air Date: 6/28/23

Bible Study: (2:06) 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Should we find old letters of St. Paul? Word of the Day: (36:00) Letters (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed? (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent (38:50) Freemason curse question (43:32) Read the black, do the red (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin Original Air Date: 6/27/23

Bible Study: (1:50) 2 Cor 11:1-11 Why is God jealous? Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans? Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25) Letters (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35 (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi? (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations? (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place? (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos? (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass Original Air Date: 6/22/23

Bible Study: (2:29) Lk 1:46-56 Did Mary paraphrase the song of Hannah? Letters: (20:51) - I can't find Saturday morning mass! (24:03) - Woman deaconess (27:36) - Mass, Faith, & Marriage Word of the Day: To Jump up with joy (35:16) Callers: (38:47) - Could you clarify about children taking care of their parents during old age? (40:58) - how do we raise our children well (43:41) - Do you know anything about America Needs Fatima? (47:53) - You shall call him Emmanuel and You shall call him Jesus? Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:59) Sg 2:8-14 Why is the Song of Songs so odd? Lk 1:39-45 Father explains that this reading is all about rejoicing Letters: (17:54) - Rabbi David writes in about St. Joseph (22:07) - Holy Day of Obligation or Love? (29:09) - Priest and parishioner distractions (29:47) - Did Judas know that Jesus would be crucified? (31:12) - Does Eucharist mean good-gift or thanksgiving? Word of the Day: Do not grow slack (33:40) Callers: (35:27) - Can Satan say the name 'YHWH'? (38:30) - Can angels would learn from us? (41:25) - What is the Best Bible to get somebody, who's just starting to read it? (42:57) - Why is there so much controversy between Latin Mass and English Mass?

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 7:10-14 Father explains the name Emmanuel Lk 1:26-38 Why was Mary told to not be afraid? Letters: (22:59) - What is apostacy? (23:57) - Meditations on St. Joseph (26:33) - Concerts at Church (28:11) - Naming our angel Word of the Day: Overshadowed (32:14) Callers: (36:58) - On Joseph, Fr. Don Calloway's the Consecration of Joseph and the three different theories of this text Joseph divorcing. (41:37) - Are aborted children received into heaven (45:14) - What does it exactly mean 'Communion of Saints?' (47:38) - I would like to comment on St. Augustine & Gabriel

Bible Study: (2:10) Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father discusses the Philistines & what a Nazirite vow is Lk 1:5-25 Father discusses the date of Jesus' birth Letters (23:19) - Deuterocanonical books (30:17) - Incense & Zechariah Word of the Day: Elijah (32:37) Callers: (35:38) - I'm in the process of RCIA, but still attending protestant Church and mass simultaneously. The pastor talked about how Melchizedek was Jesus. Could you explain? (39:06) - Question about a non-binary God? I'm arguing about this with some siblings (42:21) - Best way to learn about mortal sin? (43:32) - I love Fr. Simon educates his listeners through a historical way! (45:23) - Question about Tithing, where in the Bible is it? (47:15) - Friend getting his Masters in Catholic Biblical Studies and he needs to choose between Biblical Greek or Hebrew. What should he do?

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 23:5-8 Father explains how preserving the liturgy helped inform the identity of the Jews Mt 1:18-25 Father explains Joseph as a righteous man Letters: (23:19) - Pitching a parish ministry at the end of mass (29:14) - Julie mentioned that her husband was killed many years ago Word of the Day: Until (32:38) Callers: (36:50) - I am protestant! .Where is it in the bible is the concept of repentance of mortal sin, and if it is in there, does contradict Paul's teaching in Roams 6-8? (46:42) - I disagree that God lets us walk away from him. I tried and I was never able to!

Bible Study: (1:40) Is 48:17-19 Father takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word Redeem. Mt 11:16-19 Wisdom is only useful in action. Find out the meaning of this and take a listen. Letters: (18:20) What is the difference between Catholics and Orthodox? Word of the Day: (34:27) Gifts Phones: (37:54) Rose - what does it imply when we say the respecter of persons? Craig - God never gives people more that they can handle. Is this in the Bible or just something people say. Jerry - Are there any modern scholars that have proved the 7 books that were taken out were originally written in Hebrew? Shirley - How can we defend ourselves from other Christians who don't think Mary, or the saints aren't important? Betty - What are the duties of the parish priest regarding evangelization?

Bible Study: (3:03) Is 41:13-20 What is the relationship between the thrashing floor and the Eucharist? Mt 11:11-15 What does it mean to be greater than John the Baptist? Letters: (20:45) - Music on the Tilma on Our Lady of Guadalupe (22:26) - Closing parishes during COVID Word of the Day: Force (34:29) Callers: (38:47) - At the end of the Sermon on the Mount it says the crowds were drawn to him, but I thought you said it was just him and the disciples? (42:19) - I was raised Protestant and my wife was raised Catholic. Are we ever going to see eye to eye on faith matters? (47:41) - The three wise men brough the gifts GFM the gifts fit for a king. If they were fit for a king, what was the amount of these gifts that he received?

Bible Study: (2:18) Is 40:25-31 Our strength is from the Lord Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martyr & what true meekness is Letters: (18:49) - Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ & Greek Orthodox (25:04) - Son of man & Son of God (28:39) - Reverence for the Eucharist Word of the Day: Working (34:04) Callers: (37:38) - My friend Maria died, and I prayed a rosary for her. Could that rosary have saved her? (40:04) - My mother had a skull & crossbones on her crucifix. Could you explain that? (41:34) - My sister's grandson brings his girlfriend w/him to my house. What am I to do? (45:25) - When the Eucharistic prayers are said, why are some saints chosen to be said? (47:35) - I love Bishop Barron's book, "This is my Body."

Bible Study: (3:18) ZEC 2:14-17 Father discusses the historical surroundings of Our Lady of Guadalupe Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Does this passage refer to the Blessed Mother or the Church? LK 1:26-38 Mary is the slave of the Lord Letters: (23:04) - Bible Recommendation (24:24) - The Precious Blood at Mass (28:13) - Healing power of Lourdes water (46:38) - Praying away evil stores Word of the Day: Proclaims the greatness (30:50) Callers: (34:23) - The Chicago Tribune showed numerous images of OLG. (35:18) - On the Feast Day of OLG, a lot of dancing, drums. What's your opinion about this? (37:33) - Question about the Incas and the 60,000 deaths? (41:10) - Why do we consider and talk about the Holy Family being poor, when it seemed they were hard-working? (41:10) - Are we able to pray for Judas repose of his soul? (45:22) - I'm Eastern Orthodox. In the Church I go to, they use the spoon. When they use a spoon in the Chalice, does alcohol still remain? (46:38) - Could you combine holy water and antifreeze?

Bible Study: (2:03) Lk 5:17-26 What does it mean the power of the Lord being with Jesus? Letters: (20:16) What was the ladder that Jacob saw? How do you explain confessing sins to a priest? How did Father become a host on Relevant Radio? What is the gift that Moses commanded in the bible? Word of the Day: (32:03) Vengeance Phones: (36:00) Sammy - What are your thoughts on people leaving church early after taking communion? Pete - Were the angels also made in the image of God? Mary Ellen - Women were not allowed in the temple, so in the 4th joyful mystery did they just greet Mary outside or was she allowed inside? William - I play Santa Claus and I'm wondering how to reach more children of other religions. The Jewish children always say they can't ask him for anything.

Bible Study: (4:22) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 What does it mean that God adopts us? Lk 1:26-38 What’s the difference between Mary and Zachariah? Letters (21:13) - Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else? (22:14) - If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve’s hand, would it have still been considered sin? (24:12) – David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:58) Callers (36:39) – The Presentation of Mary (40:02) – How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours? (41:50) – Was Philemon about the consecrated life? (43:39) – Could Mary have said ‘No’ to Gabriel? (44:55) – How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic? (47:41) – Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us? Original Air Date: December 8, 2022

Bible Study: (2:19) Eph 3:8-12 The angels and what God is really like Mt 7:21, 24-27 What does it mean to do the will of your Father in heaven? Letters: (18:11) - Why was David punished for conducting a census? (26:55) - You don't hear the whole Bible by going to Mass for three years! Word of the Day: Undistinguished (29:07) Callers: (33:43) - At what point at time did the devil knew he lost? (35:44) - In order to teach in the synagogues, rabbis had to be married w/a kid. Is that true? (38:20) - I have a question about Mass obligations for 4th Sunday of Advent and for Christmas Day. (42:36) - If the angels who fell, were so smart, why did they choose to go against God? (44:47) - When God said, 'I will not forgive blasphemy to Holy Spirit.' Could you explain?

Bible Study: (2:34) Is 25:6-10a What is the Lord promising us? Mt 15:29-37 What is Jesus teaching his disciples today? Letters: (21:44) - Can the devil enter a Catholic Church? (25:33) - Orthodox Church & valid sacraments (27:13) - Life in the spirit seminar Word of the Day (32:41) Callers: (38:40) - A priest believes a woman should be ordained; how should I respond to him? (43:28) - How do we know Dec 25 is Jesus' b-day (46:40) - About belief in messiah before the Babylonian Captivity? Did they continue to seek a Messiah, as an emperor?

Bible Study: (1:51) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans Letters (19:51) – We need to rest! (22:19) – My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:20) – Where can I find a document regarding communion? (30:09) – How can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season? Word of the Day: Child-like (33:15) Callers (33:52) – Is the Christmas Novena superstitious? (38:55) – What are the origins of Advent? (41:14) – Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world? (44:26) – Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious? (47:39) – Since Mary didn’t have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches? Original Air Date: November 29, 2022

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 2:1-5 History is a witness to the trust of God Mt 8:5-11 Humility of the Centurion Servant Letters: (20:53) - Father discusses the differences between High Mass and Low Mass in the extraordinary form. (23:12) - Rite of Peace (27:31) Letter asking about the ‘Anglican Catholic Church’ Word of the Day: (29:40) Callers: (33:56) Wedding Feast (37:44) Was the centurion St. Longinus? (40:12) - St. Joseph Original Air Dates: November 28, 2022 (Bible Study), November 30, 2021 (Letters), November 29, 2021 (callers)

Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers: (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams? (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God (40:53) - How the scroll above the crucifix and how that could be interpreted as 'King of the Jews?' (45:42) - Thanks for helping me in my faith! (48:59) - Are the corporal and spiritual works of mercy equally weighted?

Bible Study: (1:51) Rom 10:9-18 What does it mean to 'confess'? Mt 4:18-22 Why did Jesus pick his relatives to be his disciples? Letters: (24:09) - Promises of the Rosary (25:51) - Courage & Faith (28:31) - Shepherd who leaves the 99 (32:28) - The Sons of God; how do we understand it? Word of the Day: To be put to shame (34:01) Callers: (36:13) - I'm divorced, and my ex-husband is homeless. Do I help him out even if he puts us down and treats my son badly/threatens him? (40:24) - Did Jesus know that Judas would betray him when he chose him? (43:09) - How do I refute my friend who says you only need to accept Jesus as Lord and that's all you need? They always use today's readings to justify this. (45:44) - The prayer before the crucifix - how did David learn this prayer? (48:21) - What is it like in purgatory?

Bible Study: (1:51) Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Father explains the importance of 'the finger of God' Lk 21:12-19 Father goes on a tirade about apostasy in the Church & crisis of convenience Letters: (22:19) - The language of sex and language (25:48) - Listener writes in about his son's ordination Word of the Day: Witness (37:19) Callers: (38:19) - Brother left the faith; how should I respond? (41:20) - Are marriages allowed during Lent? (43:19) - Can I attend my friend's daughter's first communion even though it's at a Lutheran church? (46:49) - Where is it in the New Testament that Jesus and God are the same? (49:04) - Comment about how my parish manages Holy Mass

Bible Study: (1:57) Dn 2:31-45 Father Goes further into the visions of Nebuchadnezzar Lk 21:5-11 Is today's passage about the end of the world? Letters: (19:28) - RCIA scrutinies (21:55) - How can I love more? (26:38) - Thanking Jesus Word of the Day: Kosher Law (31:58) Callers: (37:55) - I'm a protestant Lutheran; can Father explain saintly intercession? (42:00) - Are Catholics are allowed to eat food that is Halal? (43:00) -The chair Our Lady sat on during apparitions of St. Catherine Laboure is that a 2nd class relic? (45:40) - When do you sit down or stop kneeling after communion? (48:36) - With all of the charities that send me things in the mail, how do I choose?

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 What's the reason for the Kosher laws? Lk 21:1-4 Father connects the widows offering to fulfillment of the law Letters: (21:52) - I had your mom as a teacher! (24:00) - Book titles (25:05) - Holy Spirit prayer (26:31) - Silence before mass (28:44) - Our Lady of Good Success Word of the Day: Nebuchadnezzar (31:20) Callers: (35:44) - Should I read the rest of my book called Diablo or should I just stop where I'm at? (38:07) - Do the protestant priests have apostolic succession? (40:04) - Was St. Luke a Hebrew or a Gentile? (42:47) - Friend is saying that their kids are going get first communion at their Catholic school but they are being told they have to repeat first communion at their church too. Is that allowed? (46:26) - What would have happened if I had died while I had fallen away from the faith?

Bible Study: (2:30) 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59 Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah Lk 19:45-48 Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees Letters (19:52) - Is John 20:23 a proof for confession? (25:20) – Can we use mediums? (30:00) - Can we put holy water in a spray bottle? (33:23) – What does ‘they kingdom come’ mean? Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:27) Callers (40:04) – What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God? (44:12) – I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? (48:42) – How do we clean sacred vessels? (50:20)- Why do we show Jesus’ stigmata on his palms? Originally Aired on: 11/19/21, 11/23/22, and 11/28/22

Bible Study: (2:40) 1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Word of the Day: (37:10) Letters: (21:00) - Why wasn’t Pharoah struck down? (23:46) - Indulgences in Rome (29:38) - Heaven and earth pass away (39:56) - A little Lunch (41:40) - Liturgy and litany (46:57) - Receiving Communion Original Air Dates: 11/18/22 [Letters], 11/18/21 [Readings]

Bible Study: (2:08) 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31 Father exhorts us to live in the now Lk 19:11-28 Father related today's parable to Herod Letters: (22:55) - Snakes update (25:38) - German rosary (29:30) - Why go to Mass? Word of the Day: Thanksgiving & journey (a going up) (33:25) Callers: (35:58) - Should I leave the Freemasons? (39:27) - Why don't we receive the precious blood anymore when Jesus was very specific about this in John 6? (44:47) - My daughter and her husband are going to a non-denomination Christian Church. Should I encourage them to have their children baptized there? (49:38) - The priest at my Church omits 'like the dew fall' in the liturgy. What do you think about this?

Bible Study: (2:14) Lk 19:1-10 Father explains the Roman taxation system Letters (20:49) - The Picture Bible (23:27) - Circumcision (27:39) - The sins of St. Joseph? Word of the Day: Tax Collector (33:57) Callers: (36:13) - Does the number 19 have religious significance w/St. Joseph and having Happy, Holy Death? (38:58) - What is Fr. Simon's definition of the last name Emmel? (43:27) - How do I deal with the Sacristan in my Church who I have a difficult relationship with? (45:17) - Luke 1:42 and Elizabeth cried out in a loud voice. What's the significance? (46:43) - Could you walk us in the process from when Mary was 14 till Joseph took her as his wife?

Bible Study: (1:48) 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Who were the Maccabees? Lk 18:35-43 We need more than notional faith! Letters: (22:01) - Can you be born of the spirit without water? (30:03) - Frustration with the Church Word of the Day: To look up! (35:05) Callers: (36:24) - One of my friends goes to a non- denominational Church, is the Eucharist the same in the non-denominational Church? (40:23) - During consecration, I've seen people put knuckles to heart. Is that a generational thing? (43:23) - Will we see our angels in heaven and do angels laugh? (43:27) - St. Paul could be bit by a viper when no snakes on Malta? (46:38) - Could you explain about the reading about the children like olives? (48:32) - I collect rosaries; could you explain this rosary I got?

Bible Study: (1:59) Wis 13:1-9 We shouldn't worship creation! Lk 17:26-37 Father discusses the destruction of the Temple Letters (21:23) - Apostle's Creed at Mass (23:36) - Indulgences (25:11) - Mercy without justice (28:15) - Crime shows (30:10) - Wisdom as a women (32:25) - Abraham and Isaac Word of the Day: Governor (37:13) Callers (38:53) - How could I bring my husband to get us married in the Church? (41:56) - I heard a 12-year-old say God is not male/female, which makes transgender movement okay. How should I respond? (45:23) - The Anti-Christ will be seen a peacekeeper? Is that part of Catholic Teaching? (47:52) - Question about today's Gospel, could you help explain? Elevated to meet Christ or left behind? (50:04) - I'd like to thank Father for what he's done!

Bible Study: (1:57) Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is wisdom? Lk 17:20-25 God’s royal nature is manifested in suffering Letters (21:56) - Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said (25:57) - My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory (26:55) - Why doesn't God confront the evildoers of today? Word of the Day: Sky (34:06) Callers: (36:55) - Physics & Faith (39:03) - Why is Wisdom given the feminine gender in the readings? (42:14) - On the Shroud, parallel between Jesus' resurrection and the transfiguration? (44:18) - I'm a non-denominational and what's the difference between someone who follows the Bible and Catholics and why so many religions?

Bible Study: (1:56) Lk 17:11-19 Leprosy, the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ Letters (19:54) - Parable of the Vineyard (21:33) - Why is there so much suffering? (23:24) - why is the Holy Spirit Lord? (24:04) - Is Hell for real? (24:58) - Judging the Law (28:56) - why did the Samaritan go to the priest? Word of the Day: Pity (32:47) Callers (35:42) - Could you explain why the hemorrhaging woman was unclean and what circumstances for those with the blood issues why where they unclean? (38:51) - Family friend committed suicide; what should I say to the family? (42:49) - Why do we say that Matrimony was instituted by Christ when there was marriages before Christ? (44:59) - Friend was divorced was remarried and then her first husband died. Does she still need annulment? (48:52) - Parisa and Rapture from Thessalonians: Rapture is from the Greek, and Latin uses a diff form of that verb. Could you explain, Father?

Bible Study: (2:32) Wis 2:23–3:9 The devil and birth control Lk 17:7-10 Father tells a story from his days with the Charismatic prayer groups Letters: (18:27) - Are we married in heaven? (22:09) - Gender & language (24:42) - Do we have to trust those whom we forgive? (30:22) - Indulgences Word of the Day: Devil (36:17) Callers: (38:17) - I got married at 17, doctor gave me birth control, and told doctor that was wrong, even when I was non-religious. What do you think? (40:42) - Mary at Front of center at altar and tabernacle at the side? What do you think? I saw churches like this on The Camino in Spain (43:52) - I have trouble asking for forgiveness when I know I'm going to commit that action again. What to do? (47:02) - I have an image of Christ on the Cross on the phone and what is your favorite depictions of Jesus in Art? (48:22) - If I make any indulgences, is that a prayer I could make at beginning of day or do I have to say it at that time? (49:34) - I'm surrounded by fallen away Catholics. What is my duty?

Bible Study: (2:41) Lk 17:1-6 Father discusses fraternal correction & repentance Letters (21:55) - Foolish & wise virgins (28:54) - Do we have free will? (31:47) - what is the holy arm of God? Word of the Day: Day nor the Hour (34:57) Callers: (40:24) - How is the preface prayer chosen for mass? (40:24) - Difference between a deacon's blessing and priest blessing? (47:22) - Advice on a family member that participates in gay pride parades and encourages it on her children? What to do? (50:26) - How to view ourselves as a child of God?