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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?

Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08) Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 What were the messianic expectations? Letters: (27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth (32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories (33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long (34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone? Word of the Day: Desert (42:17) Callers: (43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today? (45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect? (46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think? (47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?

Bible Study: (1:19) Rom 13:8-10 What is true piety? Lk 14:25-33 Does Jesus ask us to turn our back on our families? Letters (27:56) - Pharisees & the Law of Moses (32:50) - Unclean pitchers Word of the Day: in spirit & in truth? (39:12) Callers (42:56) - Why Mary on Left side and Joseph right side of Church (44:55) - When are we suppose to stand up during the mass after the offertory? (47:11) - I was away from the Church, and I was with the Evangelicals. If the prayers and missionary work I did was all for naught?

Bible Study: (1:22) Rom 12:5-16ab Handing on the gift of God, prophecy, and sincerity Letters (27:31) - Viaticum (31:26) - Apostolic pardon (31:26) - Good book on the midrash (32:32) - Early Christian worship Word of the Day: Lowly (39:20) Callers: (43:42) - If somebody passed away long ago and I prayed for their souls now, would that apply to the past because God out of time? (45:11) - When we say 'Rest in Peace', are they in heaven or resting for the 2nd coming? (46:12) - When protestants are doing the deliverance prayers, are demons being delivered?

Bible Study: (2:30) Rom 11:29-36 Father discusses the fulfillment of the law Letters (18:57) - Does it have to be a Catholic cemetery? (19:36) - Lutheran ordination (21:26) - Labyrinths (22:09) - Mary's perfection Word of the Day: Inscrutable Callers: (31:22) - Do demons live in our time? (40:43) - What is Father's opinion of the 'Council of God'? (45:46) - Why does the Quran acknowledge Jesus but not Torah

Bible Study: (2:05) Rom 9:1-5 What is a conscience? Father explains Paul's powerful words. Lk 14:1-6 Is it legal to cure on the Sabbath? Father discusses the Charismatic renewal Letters (34:35) - Proving the afterlife (36:30) - Can Catholic women read romance novels? (38:00) - Shofar & sung Jewish prayer (41:00) - I sensed that the Kingdom of God is in my heart Word of the Day: Anathema Callers: (49:00) - Why the Jews allowed the mosque over the Temple in Jerusalem? (51:30) - Why anti-Semitism? (54:35) - High Mass vestments (57:00) - Thank him for the show and I have joined the church once and left, but I want to go back!

All Soul's Day: We want this world to be like a sitcom, but death is an integral part of this valley of tears Wis 3:1-9 The souls of the just are in the hands of God Letters: (21:24) - Father's interpretations of Genesis (22:54) - Daily liturgies in the Orthodox (25:08) - Is heaven boring? (28:07) - Reading the Bible (31:59) - Thy Kingdom Come on earth...why not in the Universe? Word of the Day: Want (35:17) Callers: (37:42) - When somebody we pray for them and soul is already in heaven, I've heard that the prayer goes to other souls? Could you clarify? (40:52) - My 11-year-old granddaughter, loves Harry Potter movies. Is that okay? (45:54) - In some of the Bible, 'Peace on earth and Goodwill' it seems to be an important distinction, which is more accurate? (48:37) - How do our Protestants treat the Fathers of Church? (50:23) - Is it a good idea to read Revelations?

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Bible Study: (1:48) Rom 8:18-25 What is our job as Christians? Lk 13:18-21 Father discusses building the kingdom Letters: (24:10) - Bible recommendation (25:24) - St. Jude as patron of the impossible (27:58) - Deuteronomy 20:5-7 (30:10) - Sons of God and intimate relations (33:35) - Jewish army during the time of Jesus Word of the Day: Adoption (35:37) Callers: (37:23) - I had not been to a Latin Mass in 60 years. I went on Sunday and when the priest held up the host, I began to tremble. It seemed like a glimpse of the Kingdom. (38:35) - When did we start having confession as we know it today? (41:41) - A lot of people at my Church leave after Communion. How important is the closing blessing? (44:34) - On the book of Maccabees. Do we know who wrote it? (47:14) - Can you speak to the origin of the legend that souls are with God in heaven before children are conceived? (50:10) - Did Abraham take a third wife?

Bible Study: (2:08) Rom 8:12-17 Father explains the smoking gun to his hairbrained theory Letters (21:06) - Baptism & exorcism (23:09) - Female diaconate (26:42) - Orthodox weddings (27:30) - What does it mean to blaspheme? Word of the Day: Indignant (33:31) Callers: (35:27) - I'm in my 20s, could you explain when Fr. Simon says 'new age music.' (39:44) - When the priest raises up the chalice and host at same time, is that the death of Christ? When the priest places hosts in chalice is that the resurrection? (42:17) - Are ailments demonic? (44:35) - All-male priesthood (47:01) - If people in state of mortal sin, are their prayers received? (49:00) - Could a priest skip the first reading and just say the Gospel during Daily Mass?

Bible Study: (2:05) Rom 7:18-25a Why don't we do the good we want? Lk 12:54-59 Father discusses the political situation of Jesus' time Letters (23:36) - Priest and raising money (26:37) - St. Joseph and virginity (29:07) - Atonement of Christ and Mary's conception Word of the Day: Wretched (32:26) Callers: (36:22) - Paul & the Law of Moses (40:38) - In the Bible, Jesus' name Yeshua, and Mary's name was Miriam. How did their names change? (46:34) - Exodus 13: 11-15, question about ransoming your first born

Bible Study: (2:44) Rom 6:19-23 What is God like? Father gives more dispatches from the Diocese of St. Dymphna in Northern Vermont Letters: (30:50) - Priest who is not in a state of grace? (34:24) - Estate planning on mass Word of the Day: Gift of God (38:22) Callers: (39:32) - 'Let us call to mind our sins', but priest says shortcomings. Is that OK? (42:23) - On how people complain about the mass, our son is a priest in Western Minnesota, and he has to travel 88 miles every Sunday and he has no Saturday night mass period. (46:17) - God's covenant with Israel (50:23) - Is it okay to be best man/maid of honor at non-Catholic wedding?

Bible Study: (2:33) Rom 6:12-18 What do we have to become & What is grace? Letters (17:23) - I was invited to a same-sex wedding; what should I do? (22:23) - Was Fr. Simon ever a Shabbos Goy? (23:34) - Who has daily liturgies? (25:14) - what is the Spirit of Vatican II? Word of the Day: Drunk Callers: (40:54) - How to process the spectacular gulf between the modernist parish and the orthodox parishes? (44:30) - How to deal with toxic people, from a Catholic perspective? (45:49) - As soon as the child is created, the child belongs to the devil. Have you heard of that? (47:38) - Does Fr. Simon know what purgatory is like? (49:53) - Why is Adam greater than Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:39) Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 Father gives the history of the Pharisees Letters (23:24) - I'm a Protestant and I need to clarify that Mary never sinned? (31:19) - How can the holy souls in purgatory be holy? Word of the Day: Gird your loins (35:16) Callers: (36:21) - My church is building a cemetery in front of the church and you can get your name put on the cross they are making. Your thoughts on this? (37:58) - Can we please have a second rosary during the day? (39:38) - Genesis - the moon and the sun were created on the 4th day, but why not when he said let there be light? (42:44) - Who are the new chosen people? Are the Jews still the chosen people? https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 (48:27) - Did people rise from the dead when Jesus died? (cf. Mt 27:51-56)

Bible Study: (2:01) Mt 22:15-21 Who bears the face of God? Rom 4:20-25 What are we saved by? Letters (20:37) - Blood of the Prophets (23:31) - Doxology from the KJV (28:37) - "God wants us to be holy" - where is that from? (31:47) - What if I can't say the chaplet at 3pm? Word of the Day: Fools (35:51) Callers: (38:39) - Where in the Bible does it say 'Catholic'? (40:28) - 2 Samuel, where David got a messenger friendly soldier and told a lie. Could you explain? (43:45) - What is his opinion of the Flame of Love Movement and mystical revelations? (47:49) - Ash Wednesday: If you wipe forehead accidentally and the ashes are on your fingers, what do you do? (49:29) - Holding the hand of the bless mother during last night's rosary. It touched my heart what you said, Father!

Bible Study: (1:52) Rom 4:1-8 Father explains the foundation purpose of the Letter to the Romans & how Grace transforms us Letters: (23:33) - how did the last supper begin in simplicity and end in formality? (27:15) - Origin of the sign of the cross (29:24) - Wedding garment - rejecting the grace of baptism? (30:32) - Should older married men become priests? Word of the Day: Leven (34:12) Callers: (38:22) - Liturgy of the Hours - how do I learn to love it? (40:04) - Difference between Alleluia and Hosanna (41:27) - If there's no priest at all, how to have mass? (45:02) - Why we stick with the King's English, like using the 'thou' instead of more modern English. (47:02) - What to do when I get bad thoughts during prayer? (50:09) - Question about general confession and could you explain?

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Bible Study: (1:57) Rom 3:21-30 Father discusses righteousness and works of the law Letters (22:44) - Thank you for what Father said to a mom whose daughter is becoming a nun (24:16) - Are horror movies sinful? (29:03) - Peter as elder; why not as Pope? Word of the Day: Principle (33:24) Callers (34:54) - Does a catholic sin if they receive communion but don't believe in transubstantiation? (37:37) - Question about the Ceremonial Law, where the priests would do the sacrifice, and no longer needed the priests do the sacrifice? (40:39) - My sister was a cafeteria Catholic and died earlier this month. (42:27) - What do you think about the Dia de los Muertos? (49:11) - Priest gestures at mass

Bible Study: (1:45) 2 Tm 4:10-17b Father discusses the very ordinary needs of St. Paul Lk 10:1-9 Father explains St. Luke and his Gospel Letters (19:12) - Father discusses the liturgy (20:21- - On receiving communion on the tongue or in the hand (26:58) - Does Jesus give us the power to heal? (29:24) - Valid sacraments in Eastern Churches Word of the Day: Deeds/Works (33:30) Callers: (35:28) - Question about eucharistic adoration: why are there people waving hands at the monstrance? (40:17) - Is it okay to take th Eucharist to kneel and receive on hand? (42:01) - I just came back from Israel and a pilgrimage. When did the conflict start? (47:53) - Relationship between grace and free will

Bible Study: (2:10) Rom 1:16-25 What is a Tzadik? Lk 11:37-41 Who were the Pharisees? Father Simon has a Professorial Pause discuss the state of the episcopacy Letters (26:09) - I work for hospice - can we use an orthodox priest in an emergency? (28:01) - My grandma won't go to Church; what can I do? Word of the Day: Boundary stone (30:43) Callers: (35:44) - A co-worker says The Bible can not be the basis for Catholicism because it was written by men. How should I respond? (39:08) - What is the proclamation of the kingdom, the third luminous mystery? (43:51) - How do I explain that idolatry degrades humanity (46:34) - What color was Jesus' hair when he was baby? (47:49) - Today is my b-day! (49:44) - I was at a prayer vigil at abortion clinic. The abortion worker, quoted a verse from Exodus, using that as their defense: Exodus 21: 22-23

Bible Study: (1:40) Rom 1:1-7 Who was the queen of the south? What is Talmudic reasoning? Letters (20:19) - Rosary Novena - can you pray the rosary during chores? (24:03) - Dowry system (29:10) - Persistence in prayer & the local pregnancy center Word of the Day: Gospel (35:11) Callers: (37:21) - Question about the Holy Spirit prayer, could you explain when it says 'renews the face of the earth' (42:17) - Question about yesterday's Gospel, clarify about the person who didn't have the garments. Didn't the host provide wedding garments? (47:01) - Priests using only one hand holding the host during consecration? Could you comment on that?

Bible Study: (2:06) Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 What is a minister? Lk 11:15-26 Jesus' authority, unclean spirits, & Beelzebul Letters (18:43) - Holy Spirit appearance in Scripture (21:52) - who else makes the sign of the cross? (25:35) - Do the deceased send signs from heaven? Word of the Day: Camel (31:49) Callers (39:41) - Important writings of Ratzinger and what he could recommend? (40:43) - I have a 25 year old daughter planning to enter the cloister in the spring, and I'm a newer Catholic. I don't understand the reasoning for the Cloistered life. (44:29) - I'm Jewish, and the Torah there is no Devil. And it was changed to fit Christian Theology. Could you comment? (49:20) - Comment on sister who entered cloister. Sister entered and changed family dynamic for the better.

Bible Study: (2:45) Mal 3:13-20b Who was Malachi? Lk 11:5-13 The importance of persistence in prayer Letters: (19:50) - I agree with Fr. Simon about music! (24:10) - Grief & Gratitude (27:21) - Prayer journaling (29:42) - We don't build the kingdom of God Word of the Day: Suppose (36:23) Caller: (38:36) - When was the Exile in Isaiah exactly written and also about the taking of Babylon by the Persian empire? (40:20) - Diff between friar and priest? (42:00) - Difference b/w messianic and Hasidic? (45:37) - Question about Eye of the Needle translation? (50:22) - What is sackcloth?

Bible Study: (1:53) Jon 4:1-11 How do we talk about Jonah in a way that kids don't lose respect for the Scriptures? Father discusses the difficulty of forgiveness Lk 11:1-4 Father breaks down The Our Father Letters (20:30) - Policy about dogs in Church (21:51) - Too often the music at mass is too loud! (27:20) - Our daughter wants to get confirmed Catechism for adults: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/uscca/files/assets/basic-html/page-23.html (28:55) - Lutheran beliefs about the Eucharist Word of the Day (33:31) Callers: (36:33) - What do you think about me giving everything to charity instead of my family? (38:51) - Grandson asked why you have to confess venial sins if you are forgiven by going through mass? (41:47) - How to deal with family members who don't believe in the pope and what to say to them? (47:06) - Did people from the old testament have to wait to see Jesus until opened the gates of Heaven? (49:38) - Thou shall not worship strange gods vs false gods. What is the difference?

Bible Study: (1:59) Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah really exist? Lk 10:38-42 The good part & the better part How do we choose the good part? Letters (18:38) - Mary appreciates Father's comments on music & the liturgy https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html Word of the Day: Anxious and worried (30:26) Callers: (34:09) - In the Hail Mary, it says 'Blessed is the fruit of the womb'. How could Mary still be a virgin? (36:30) - Are unicorns bad? (37:27) - I'm legally blind, and searching for a good audio bible? https://bible.usccb.org/podcasts/audio (37:54) - What does he think about what's happening in Israel? (44:17) - Does God also love the devil? (47:07) - The use of Greek in liturgical prayers? (48:21) - I appreciate his diatribe and his soapbox and enjoy hearing his perspective. (50:16) - There are unicorns, they have them in California, outside of Bakersfield, and they are unicorns. They are one-horned goats

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