Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:19) Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11 Was Jonah alive in the belly of the whale for three days? Letters (21:27) - My son and his wife used IVF https://www.ncregister.com/news/frozen-in-time-catholic-ethicists-discuss-the-fate-of-the-estimated-1-million-human-embryos-on-ice#:~:text=The%20bishops%20wrote%20that%20%E2%80%9Cthe,'%20or%20unwanted%20human%20beings.%E2%80%9D https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/no-way-out-what-to-do-about-a-frozen (24:43) - Kneeling at communion Word of the Day: Neighbor (35:40) Callers (38:23) - Should the pronouns of the mass be changed. Using 'his' or gender neutral? (44:21) - Thank Fr. Simon on what he said, about music. I've felt that way and the music is depressing. What do you think? (48:14) - Music is very very important, if not good music, people tend to get bored. (50:02) - You commented and quoted that Mothers who are constantly weeping for their children, and God's mercy. Where did you get that quote?

Bar 1:15-22 Father explains some Biblical historicity Lk 10:13-16 What do the woe's of Jesus mean? What is the wrath of God? Letters (19:49) - Book recommendations for someone who grew up without a Father figure https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/ (21:44) - Are the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet idolatrous? (23:54) - God become man so that man might become God (27:46) - Did Martin Luther intend to create a new religion? (31:01) - Grieving mother support groups & mediums Word of the Day: Curse (34:59) Callers (37:42) - How do deal with my son who told us he was an atheist? (41:35) - The verb in Greek, for 'Do This' like 'Do This in Remembrance'...could you explain (44:52) - The Church as the Bride of the Christ. Since Jesus is the King, is the Church is the Queen? Could you explain? (48:38) - Judas Iscariot, where did he go afterwards? (49:59) - Can you talk about St. Dominic and how he was given a Rosary by Mary?

Bible Study: (2:06) Lk 10:1-12 The Kingdom is near Letters: (23:01) - How to interpret shaking the dust from your shoes? (25:08) - Do Adam and Eve know that they messed it up for all of us? (25:41) - Why did Jesus say greet no one along the way? (26:24) - My wife has dialysis and can’t go to first Saturday Mass, what should I do? (30:32) - Did Adam and Eve have immortal bodies? Word of the Day: (34:16) Phones: (38:19) Michael - Our parish will have a mission statement and the last line says, 'as parishioners we are building the kingdom of God.' What do you think? (40:43) Sharleen - Why all humans pay the price for Adam/Eve sins? (43:00) Steve - Are the Law of God and Law of Moses different? (50:00) Barb - Going to Saturday mass question

Bible Study: (2:13) Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Manna, the Jews, and the Ark of the Covenant Lk 10:1-12 What does it mean to bury my Father? Letters (20:28) - I think crystals are beautiful; is that OK? (22:20) - How do we deal with envy and jealousy? (25:26) - Is our soul still alive after we die? Word of the Day: Paradise (35:29) Callers (38:23) - How do I reconcile OT killing with "Thou shalt not kill?" (44:04) - Is it appropriate to not want to pray the rosary during adoration? (46:05) - My brother is LDS, how can I show him that Mary was Assumed into heaven? (49:50) - Is it OK that my priest says, "Bread of Life" vs. "The Body of Christ?"

Bible Study: (2:11) Zec 8:20-23 What does it mean to be an Israelite? Letters (28:26) - Psalm 92 & Calvinists Word of the Day: Admonish (35:54) Callers: (39:00) - Did Satan defeat St. Michael? (40:58) - How to receive the Eucharist in the hand, what hand goes on top? (44:11) - Can you pray to the Guardian Angels for somebody else? (45:24) - When did formal priest formation and ordination begin? (49:25) - In Philippians 2:10, 'so at the name of Jesus..' Could you explain?

Bible Study: (2:20) Father waxes eloquently about the Guardian angels Zec 8:1-8 Father discusses Jerusalem and the Temple Letters: (22:07) What happens at the Eucharistic congress? (23:51) Why did Abraham say that Sarah was his sister? (32:32) Why do we call the Pope the Holy Father? (37:11) How do we have dogma if we know in part? Word of the Day: τᾰπεινός (41:19)

Feast of the Day: (2:42) Jn 1:47-51 There is no duplicity in Nathaniel Letters (20:42) - Is the Church triumphant bigger now than ever? (24:33) - Is it OK to go to charismatic mass? (29:37) - Abel the Just - is this Abel from Genesis? Who is Melchizedek? Word of the Day: Upon (39:11) Callers (39:11) - Has he ever heard of the tradition of Nathaniel being hidden under a fig tree at the time of the Holy Innocents Massacre? (42:06) - In regard to Jesus' birth and all those who witnessed it - where did the Shepherds & Wise Men go afterwards? (46:43) - Even Hitler on his deathbed could repent, why wouldn't God forgive the Angels? (49:45) - I made a confession to St. John Vianney, as I couldn't get to confession. Is that okay?

Bible Study: (2:20) Hg 1:1-8 Who was Herod the Great? Letters (20:11) - If the Jews don't believe in Jesus, why was Jesus born a Jew? Word of the Day: Paneled (35:10) Callers: (38:21) - Who where the Herods; were they leaders of the Jews or where they someone else? (43:35) - Can Father explain 'Peace be w/you'? (45:09) - We confess our sins, but at end of world, Jesus said 'all things would be revealed.' Would all our sins be revealed? (47:22) - Matthew 28:17 - how could they have doubted?

Bible Study: (2:27) Lk 9:1-6 What does it mean that Jesus gives them 'power and authority'. What's the most powerful defense against the enemy? Letters (22:44) - End of the papacy? (25:22) - St. John, Mary's virginity, & Joseph's virginity (27:03) - My Lutheran son is looking to become Catholic. Can you recommend a book? https://stpaulcenter.com/product/rome-sweet-home-our-journey-to-catholicism/ https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-lambs-supper-the-mass-as-heaven-on-earth/ (28:44) - Landowners and the workers Word of the Day: Tunic & Fence (33:15) Callers (36:23) - My sister got a license to marry people. Is that OK? (40:26) - Question about Mark 3:27; what does it mean? (43:21) - What's the scriptural evidence that the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity? (47:04) - Mark 1:15 'The Kingdom of hand, repent and believe in the Gospel.' What Gospel is he talking about?

Bible Studio: (2:03) Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Failure & Hope in Ezra and Nehemiah Letters (19:55) - Were Mary's parents conceived without sin (23:57) - Why do we say world without end at the end of the Glory be? (25:34) - Great Adventure Bible Timeline https://ascensionpress.com/pages/the-great-adventure (29:14) - Do priests collect Social Security? Word of the Day: Brothers of Jesus (36:12) Callers: (41:30) - I fell away from the Church because of abuse scandals (44:13) - Any knowledge on the validity of Lord's Prayer in Aramaic on YouTube? (47:41) - Question about the nature of God, is it outside of our concept of time?

Bible Study: (2:00) Ezr 1:1-6 Father does a deep-dive into the history surrounding today's first reading. Letters (21:22) - I disagree with Fr. Simon's account of Mexican Church history (26:53) - Can you tell me where the giants are mentioned in the Bible? (30:10) - Question about the land owners and workers: why didn't God hire the workers earlier in the day? Word of the Day: Denarius (37:32) Callers (39:22) - I teach 6th grade catechism, and the kids asked us, 'why no details about creation of world, but the fall in garden, the answers are there.' And my explanation why details are there. What do you think? (45:14) - I went to another Church and the Gospel was 'interactive'. The Gospel was on the screen, and he would say his part, and the parishioners would say their part. What do you think? (49:22) - Worthy of the promises of Christ? Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Tm 6:2c-12 Father discusses the importance of not conforming ourselves to this age Letters (19:23) - I'm upset with how you portray the Holy Spirit (25:42) - The name for Christ (29:05) - SSPX status; what is it? Word of the Day: Love of Money (35:08) Callers (40:14) - Abbreviations, I.C. X.C.N.I.K.A., used on the Eucharistic bread, could you explain? (41:40) - Question about changing the calendar to a 7 day calendar (44:46) - Is it okay to attend my niece's wedding outside the Church. (46:12) - We have a woman's Catholic group, and a transwoman (man turning to woman) would like to join; what should we do?

Bible Study & Feast: (2:07) (2:07) - The life of St. Matthew Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Father describes slavery in ancient Rome & the idea that we're given to the world Mt 9:9-13 Father discusses not taking the poison Letters (24:55) - How do I walk with the Lord? (29:10) - St. Paul and deaconesses (32:17) - Sending back healing crystals Word of the Day: Diligent (35:00) Callers: (38:26) - Is there anywhere in the gospel where Jesus tried to give Judas a last chance? (41:28) - I am protestant. I have several crosses but none of them are crucifixes. What is the difference between wearing a cross or a crucifix? (42:29) - Did anyone in ancient Judaism take a vow of celibacy? (43:33) - When I pray, I want to pray to Jesus and the heavenly Father, but it is hard to picture the Father. Any thoughts? (47:34) - Do you know of a spiritual writer named Rohr? (49:26) - Was Judas' betrayal predestined?

Bible Study: (1:57) 1 Tm 3:14-16 Father discusses an ancient hymn of the church Lk 7:31-35 What does it mean that wisdom is vindicated by her children? Letters (22:50) - Polka Mass thoughts (30:54) - Does the Catechism compromise the Magisterium? https://www.baronius.com/fundamentals-of-catholic-dogma.html (33:29) - Refugee from Heaven Word of the Day: Slanderer (39:11) Callers (43:45) - If we're not in the state of grace, does God hear our prayers? (45:02) - Question about translations regarding the word 'homosexuality.' My protestant friend says Paul doesn't condemn it. (50:01) Can a Catholic Jesuit School hold functions at a masonic temple?

Bible Study: (1:51) 1 Tm 3:1-13 What does hierarchy mean? Father explains what the nature of the episcopacy is Letters (26:39) - Can I attend a holy day mass at an SSPX Church? (29:51) - Breaking the Sabbath (30:56) - Three Days of darkness Word of the day: The Devil's Judgement Callers: (41:49) - what's Origin of the rosary? (44:33) - My father lives in Los Angeles, moved to Texas, he was a member of a parish, but he hasn't been able to go to Church. We want to have his funeral services there at the Church. How to do this? (46:23 - When you have a confession and you find out that priest was abusing children and convicted, what happened to that confession? (48:27) - Is there a term for the time when Christ was alive? (49:28) - How a priest is able to determine the penance for somebody in confession?

Bible Study: (2:09) 1 Tm 2:1-8 Fr. tells the story of the St. Maximiian Kolbe's sacrifice Lk 7:1-10 Fr. discusses the humility of the Centurion Letters (22:14) - Jesus' teaching on forgiveness; how many times should we forgive? (25:00) - Is there food in heaven? (27:24) - Novus Ordo and EF (32:20) - Is there any evidence for the Baptism of Jesus' disciples? Word of the Day: Nicolaitans Callers (38:26) - Comment about the Centurion & the military - it's all about trust. (41:01) - Relics & Health (44:21) - Is it okay to have a drink while you are praying? (46:23) - When will the vengeful suffer? (50:09) - How did Mary travel to see Elizabeth?

Bible Study & Our Lady of Sorrows: (1:47) Heb 5:7-9 What does it mean that Jesus learned? 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14 Who was St. Timothy? Letters (21:24) - Were you there during the time of the Bible? (24:43) - Can you change rites to get married and become a priest? (26:22) - What's the difference between pride and accomplishments? (28:43) - Prosperity and greed Word of the Day: Kenotic (35:46) Callers: (39:46) - Why would God the Father be happy that Jesus died on the cross? (44:54) - Telophase - the process of DNA finishing it's transition to another cell. (46:21) - Liturgy in conjunction with Vatican 2

Feast of the Day: (1:57) Feast of the Day: 5:00 Nm 21:4b-9 Why would the Saraph be the thing that helps people to live? Letters (26:00) - Jesus saying, "I am" Word of the Day: Saraph (33:22) Callers (34:03) - I'm not Catholic and don't go to church regularly but do pray every day. Can a Catholic Priest still hear my confession? (37:50) - What are your views on Kenotic Christology? (40:06) - What's the story behind the finding of the Cross and where and how it was found? (43:44) - How do I interpret daily bread? (46:53) - What readings were read at early Christian liturgies?

Bible Study: (2:36) Col 3:1-11 What does it mean to be renewed by knowledge Lk 6:20-26 What does Jesus mean when he says, "woe to you who are rich?" St. John Chrysostom (17:31) Letters: (25:42) - Sunday brunch a sin? (30:00) - Moses and the donkey Word of the Day: Chrysostom (33:57) Callers: (35:20) - If Mark was the first Gospel, why is Matthew listed first in the Bible? (39:17) - How central to the Jews was the coming of the Messiah and how central is it today? (45:20) - Learned how to do rosary and it occurred to me that Christ is honoring Mary by giving us the Rosary.

Bible Study: (1:57) Col 2:6-15 Father explains the importance of sticking to the wisdom of Christ Letters (25:56) - My little pony and glory to God (29:20) - Prophets vs preacher (30:35) - Priests who get married after ordination Word of the Day: Walk (34:40) Callers (38:26) - I went to an Episcopal church, could I take the Eucharist there at Episcopal? (41:12) - Did St. Paul ever meet Mary? (43:11) - 1 Timothy 3 & celibacy (49:42) - How many times in a day we could receive Holy Communion? (50:23) - Were/are Catholic Churches built facing East?

Bible Study: (1:49) Col1:24–2:3 Father explains the beauty of today's reading from Paul Lk 6:6-11 Father explains how Jesus restores the man's dignity Letters (19:54) - Are we all required to correct the sin of my neighbor? (27:31) - Question about the Rapture and the Last Days Word of the Day: Enraged (33:56) Callers (37:20) - Two non-Catholic people were doing healings on my brother as he has cancer. Is that okay? (42:14) - In Bible Study, someone said that Mary admitted to being sinful, could you explain? (46:37) - Nobody knows when the end is coming, did Jesus know?

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: June 23, 2023

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: June 22, 2023

Bible Study: (1:43) Col1:1-8 Father gives the history of liberal theological movements Lk 4:38-44 What is the purpose of our life? Letters (27:00) - Capital Punishment Question (24:48) - Adoration Chapel (30:03) - Cartoon Bible (32:01) - The Lord Won't Abandon Us Word of the Day: Desert (34:05) Callers (36:34) - Not to have Eucharistic Adoration if not having two people, doesn't make sense? (40:38) - What is his thoughts on the gnostic Gospels? (45:46) - Who was before God, how did it start? (47:00) - Questions about halos in Catholic Art and what do they mean?

Bible Study: (2:17) 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 Was Paul expecting an immanent return of Christ? Lk 4:31-37 What's the difference between authority and power? Letters (11:36) - Defending Scott Hahn & understanding fundamentalism (21:46) - 'Cleave' definition(s) (23:28) - Burying the word hashem? (29:48) - Can a transitional deacon perform my wedding? Word of the Day: Mind (32:17) Callers (36:42) - What are Gregorian Masses? (39:22) - Who do the Jews think that the successor of David will be? (42:28) - What if a blessed object still can be used but I don't want to keep it? (43:51) - What is the meaning of the tree of life in the garden? (46:22) - What is the difference between David and Solomon? (48:29) - I have a lot of palms what should I do with them? (50:12) - I have more info on Gregorian masses

Bible Study (1:49) 2 Cor 9:6-11 Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father explains what righteousness is Letters (19:41) When should we be silent? (24:48) Triduum Liturgies (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT? (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe Original Air Date: June 21, 2023

Bible Study (1:49) 2 Cor 9:6-11 Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father explains what righteousness is Letters (19:41) When should we be silent? (24:48) Triduum Liturgies (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT? (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe Original Air Date: September 4, 2023

Bible Study: (2:31) 1 Thes 4:1-8: Father discusses the difference in how marriage was viewed back in biblical times in comparison to how it is viewed now. Mt 25:1-13: Father analyzes the story of the foolish virgins and the lamps. Letters: (18:51) Father answers emails from callers. Get your Questions answered by emailing Father Simon at: [email protected] Word of the Day: (32:09) Pig Phones: (35:48) Michael - Any arrangements of Gregorian chant in four-part harmony Margaret - Question on Genesis 6:4 could you explain Drew - Question about the original Hebrew, 'Oracle of the Lords' Susan - One of the composers from middle ages, responding to previous caller Myra - The lady that just cited Genesis 6, I don't agree w/Fr. Simon. William - How is it that Lucifer came around to gain pride?

Bible Study: (1:51) 1 Thes 3:7-13 Father discusses ancient religious practices Mt 24:42-51 Who is the faithful and prudent servant? Letters (19:33) - Saying happy birthday while praying the rosary (23:28) - Does God communicate in the sacraments? (27:28) - BVM's tomb (30:11) - Linking Succoth to the Transfiguration Word of the Day: Prudent (34:53) Callers: (36:41) - Question about the first covenant (39:54) - Is there a problem with the epiclesis? (42:45) - Is it okay to use mediums and tarot cards? (47:03) - Question about St. John the Baptist, is he conceived miraculously? (48:45) - Okay to skip prayers of faithful during daily mass (49:39) - Why is Rest in Peace always mentioned?

Bible Study: (1:49) 1 Thes 2:9-13 Father Explains St. Paul's great Kvetch! Mt 23:27-32 What are whitewashed tombs? Letters (21:20) - Do Eucharistic miracles tend to revolve around desecrations? (22:54) - John 14:1 - How does it say that Jesus is God? (24:19) - Easter in Middle East? (28:40) - Our priest discussed Jesus and the Canaanite woman (30:22) - Best edition of the Roman Missal? (31:05) - I am my own apostle at the hour of death? Word of the day: Drudgery (33:22) Callers (35:08) - How is it that God was there in the beginning? (38:52) - It says dogs, does it mean puppies in Matthew, after beatitudes? (41:36) - I heard there was a tomb the BVM, but I thought she was assumed? (44:53) - Question on abortion, could it ever be resolved through political parties, or will it come down through a chastisement or apparition from Mary? (49:25) - Asking the intercession for old testament saints, is that possible?

Bible Study: (2:03) 1 Thes 2:1-8 St. Paul teaches us about trust Mk 6:17-29 Father describes the fearlessness of St. John the Baptist Teutonic Tirade: Father addresses some controversy regarding Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman. Letters (26:44) - Psalm 5 translation (29:53) - Little crown of the Bl. Virgin chaplet ( 31:01) - Synoptic Gospels and Last Supper Word of the Day: Passion of John the Baptist (36:19) Callers (38:50) - Since Protestants don't believe in purgatory, when they die, do some of them still go to purgatory? (40:18) - Mother is considering hospice as she has cancer, but she's on a GPN, providing nutrients. She wouldn't have GPN, if no hospice. Could you help out? (42:45) - When Jesus, said I give Peter the keys, why plural of 'keys'? (45:57) - I'm going to a cruise, and will be on a ship on All Saints Day. What to do for mass? (48:07) - How to have a civil dialogue w/those who disagree. (49:08) - Honor him for all the years he's been on air and prayer request for my health (50:38) - In Revelation, he mentions the Nicolaitans and the deeds they do. Who exactly are they and their deeds?

Bible Study: (2:15) 1 Jn 4:7-16 How does Father translate love? 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10 What does this letter say about the coming of the Lord? Mt 23:13-22 How is Jesus correcting the Pharisees Letters (21:12) - Can a Catholic be a pacifist? (23:44) - Listener liked the 'My little Pony' segment (26:07) - Is there a difference between laicized priests and 'de-frocked'? (27:21) - Father discusses life in places without priests (31:53) - I love how you knit the Old and New Testaments Word of the Day: Hypocrites Callers (38:08) - I think that the 10 commandments have do's which correlate with the don't (39:51) - When we put bad music into the liturgy I think more people leave the Church (42:55) - Matt 17: 21 - Why is it missing? (47:41) - What is the definition of Christ in the New testament?

Bible Study: (1:53) Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22 Father discusses the majority of the book of Ruth Mt 22:34-40 Father discusses marriage as the great privilege of this life. Letters (19:41) - How does one become a full saint? (27:40) - Last shall be first and the first shall be last; what does it mean? (32:19) - Can someone receive the Sacrament of Confirmation twice? (34:02) - Father discusses the state of the diocesan priesthood Word of the Day: Mother-in-Law (43:07) Callers (45:00) - Why did they change the words in the consecration from 'will be shed for all' to 'will be shed for many' (46:23) - What was the place you mentioned that Saint Joseph may have worked on? (47:37) - Why is the Ascension of Jesus not a holy day of obligation anymore? (hello) (49:21) - What should I do about a priest who is arrogant?

Bible Study: (1:49) Rv 21:9b-14 Why is this chapter the high point of Revelation? Jn 1:45-51 Father discuss the two names of Bartholomew Mass Hysteria: Father discusses the beauty of Old Roman Chant Letters (27:52) - Father comment on wine jars at Cana (30:33) - What's going on with the parish priesthood since the 1970s Word of the Day: Duplicity (34:56) Callers (36:15) - Friend won't go to confession, as he says it's not in the Bible (37:37) - I think Latin mass is more reverent (42:56) - Yesterday's OT readings, here his understanding on the allegory of what Jotham has experienced when referred to the trees and the olives (46:11) - Question on the rosary, do you know about a rosary w/five beads instead of ten? The Veil Removed Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM&t=11s

Bible Study: (1:52) Jgs 9:6-15 Father explains an inviolable law of the Kingdom of God Mt 20:1-16 How God reshapes and converts people Letters (22:31) - Dogs, puppies & and Canaanite Woman (29:35) - My Jewish friend's comment on the 2nd Commandment Word of the Day: Mount Gerizim (34:00) Callers (37:01) - Can God uncreate a soul? (41:48) - Is Mary omniscient? (44:37) - During confession, are we bound by the seal? (48:47) - What where the Jews chosen to do?

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

Bible Study: (2:24) Jgs 2:11-19 Father discusses who the judges were Mt 19:16-22 Father contrasts the Rich Man and the Gadarene demoniac Letters (18:40) - Moses killing the Egyptian & the pro-life movement (21:22) - Did Jesus say he was the son of God? (23:40) - Jesus called Mary immah in the Chosen (24:23) - Moses allowed divorce, why? (29:02) - There's a lot of coincidences happening in my life; what's going on? Word of the Day: Baal (32:02) Callers (38:20) - Question bout the Ark of the Covenant found under Golgotha? (43:09) - Question about yesterday's gospel and Jesus' use of the word dog? (45:08) - My boyfriend wants me to convert to Catholicism before marrying him. I was raised Southern Baptist, but I'm going to mass him. Do I need to be Catholic to marry him?

Bible Study: (:52.300) Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Why shouldn't the Israelites get too close to the arc? Letters (13:56) - Kelly, who is of a different faith, loves Father's show! (14:34) - What does it mean, 'we sang a dirge but you didn't not mourn?' (17:35) - Holy Days by country (18:57) - Do parishes have to offer extra masses on holy days? Word of the Day: to sin (27:49) Callers (39:37) - Clarification, in the OT Moses and God were speaking in the tent and speaking face to face? (44:45) - Any indication of when Jesus baptized the Apostles? (47:38) - We're in this Eucharistic Revival, but priests haven't raised the Eucharist and Chalice as high at consecration. Why?

Bible Study: (1:16) Dt 34:1-12 Moses, the Rock, & the Supernatural Mt 18:15-20 Father discusses the difficulty of fraternal correction Letters (18:29) - Can God resurrect the body in any form? (20:15) - Someone used 'she' for the Holy Ghost Word of the Day: Binding on earth (28:00) Callers (38:26) - Why was Moses chosen by God? (41:53) - When Jesus was a young boy, what would he have called his mother? (43:19) - What inspired Fr. Simon to become a priest? (46:31) - When unclean thoughts enter your head, is that from the evil one?

Bible Study: (1:27) Father discusses what the Assumption means Letters (15:51) - Crushing the head of the serpent Word of the Day: Magnify (27:21) Callers (38:21) - Difference in terminology for today's feast day in the Eastern and Western Churches? (40:03) - If the upside down cross is a bad sign? (42:08) - Question about Hebrew/Greek, 'seed will crush his head.' (46:07) - I went to Church this morning and priest didn't show up, do I need to go to Mass again, as it was only a communion service? (47:46) - During the Our Father, 'Give us this day our daily bread', what is that bread?

Bible Study: (1:04) Mt 17:22-27 Father explains the temple tax in today's Gospel Letters (14:26) - Who cruses whose head in Gen 3:15? (18:59) - Are Sinai and Mt. Horeb the same thing? Word of the Day: Hear O Israel (41:38) Callers (27:22) - Luke 9:1-6 | When the Apostles came back, did they retain or lose the power to heal people? (31:13) - How did Jesus save Peter in the water? (32:59) - I have an annulment question for Fr. Simon (42:39) - In 2020, Pope Francis goes by the of 'Universal Pastor of the Church' and what does that mean regarding his authority? (45:20) - What does 'foreigner' refer to in today's Gospel?

Bible Study: (1:47) Dt 4:32-40 Father discusses the importance of Fatima in world history Mt 5:10 Father asks, "who are you?" Letters (22:54) - How do we live out our love? (31:00) - how can we pray against the demonic? Word of the Day: Deuteronomy (36:44) Callers (39:51) - What kind of house blessing could I do for a family member? (43:05) - If this was God's plan, could Judas just have been playing a role? (45:44) - What's the difference between Thomas Aquinas and Augustine & can Father recommend a simple book introduces Thomas Aquinas to the average reader? (48:31) - How to share about my Marian Pilgrimage with my Protestant friends?

Feast Day and Bible Study: (1:49) What is the sign of the Holy Spirit? Jn 12:24-26 what does it mean to be a deacon? Letters (21:24) - Low-Gluten hosts (28:23) - Psalms & Satire Word of the Day: Anangke (33:12) Callers (37:02) - How is astrology condemned by Catholics, but it's referenced in the Bible? (39:26) - In the 40 days after the Resurrection, what took place in Jerusalem? (40:57) - Do we have any oral traditions about the 500 disciples after the resurrection? (43:12) - A good resource on Catholic eschatology & metaphysics

Bible Study: (2:16) Nm 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35 What is God trying to teach? Letters (20:47) - Question about Sodom & Abraham (22:55) - Was St. Paul a tent maker? (25:25) - We need to help our shepherds Word of the Day: Dog/Puppy (35:32) Callers (42:04) - Why do we have to suffer and why is there evil in the world? (46:06) - Can father explain obedience & sacrifice?

Bible Study: (2:00_ Nm 12:1-13 Father discusses what real meekness is Mt 14:22-36 What does it mean to trust Jesus? Letters (22:57) - Where was the 4th cup of Christ? (26:13) - My brother has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer (27:58) - Listener wants to study Greek and Hebrew (30:32) - What is the best way to witness to the Jewish people? Word of the Day: Tradition (37:22) Letters (41:27) - Definition of the word 'wicked' from the Bible? (43:01) - Was Jesus supposed to be sacrificed at the same time the Passover lamb was supposed to be sacrificed? (44:53) - People saying they don't see God, but God is in the birds, God is in the rainfall, and the food. What does Fr. think about that response? (48:26) - We're studying Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, my question is about Melchizedek and the order of Melchizedek, where is that tradition?

Bible Study: (2:14) Nm 11:4b-15 What is a good prayer for priests and religious? Why does God tempt Moses? Letters (18:15) - How should I pray? (22:01) - Do we gain spiritual benefit from online videos of the Bl. Sacrament? (24:42) - Should I watch this show? (29:29) - I'm new to the Catholic Church; I have some questions about my health issues Word of the Day: Truth (33:22) Callers (38:38) - Where in the General Instruction of the Mass, where the priest says mass facing the people? (41:58) - Is fear of hell, a good legitimate reason for being Christian? (44:49) - Why wouldn't I go tell the owner that there is a treasure in a field? (47:25) - Can your soul remember things from before you were born? (49:03) - Question about 2 Peter's authorship

Bible Study: (2:10) Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 Why should we read Leviticus? Mt 13:54-58 Father discusses the importance of hearing the Lord Letters (23:47) - The word for cousin in Aramaic vs. in Greek (25:43) - Is pornography sinful within marriage? (29:43) - I heard we can be young and innocent but our souls don't age Word of the Day: Kingdom (32:06) Callers (35:38) - How to explain the role of Our Lady to my Jewish friends? (37:16) - I'm struggling with my marriage; what should I do? (41:54) - I'm doing a watercolor of the Three Kings, and would like to know whether there is anything in scripture that says there was a full moon or half moon on Christmas Eve? (44:23) - Who to talk about a cause of canonization, as I might have had a miracle from a blessed? You influenced me Fr. Simon on this particular blessed! (46:58) - I have difficulty w/the use of sacramentals in the Church. I'm having bad reaction to incense, and gone to ER. What to do?

Bible Study: (2:11) Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 Why did the priests wear the bells? Mt 13:47-53 Why is there bad in the Church? Letters (21:12) - I took Father's advice regarding Gossip (24:21) - My Father just passed away. (25:38) - Adam and Eve - why aren't we all the same color? (29:28) - I disagree with Father about sin Word of the Day: Net (34:26) Callers (36:39) - About the end of the Gospel where Jesus is talking about the scribes, on today's Gospel reading? (38:15) - My nephew, he just had a small church wedding, so that he could have just his marriage blessed. Now they want to do a beach wedding. (42:48) - What happens to children born from IIVF and surrogacy? (48:02) - Father, can you help me understand grace and mass intentions?

Ex 34:29-35 Why are things veiled? Mt 13:44-46 What is God's name? Letters (19:08) - What are Father's thoughts about the Cursillo retreat? (21:13) - Can you go to confession if the priest doesn't speak your language? (22:53) - gluttony and grave matter (26:30) - I experienced difficult things that made me doubt God's existence (31:16) - Mental illness and neurodiversity Word of the Day: Horns (36:21) Callers (39:16)

Bible Study: (2:37) Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 What does it mean that God pitched is tent among us? Letters: (20:11) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion? (25:58) Why was Jesus perturbed? (38:31) I'm tempted to write in cursive (30:00) My idea of a fundamentalist (41:54) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith (47:59) - The Transfiguration Word of the Day: (38:51) Note: Some of the letters were taken from previous shows: 6/23/23 & 6/27/23