Father Simon Says

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

Bible Study: (2:12) Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 Why does God want to make a great nation of Moses? Mt 13:31-35 What does it mean that the kingdom is like a mustard seed? Letters (22:09) - can a children of unmarried parents become a priest? (27:58) - I went to a strange Church this weekend; what should I do? Word of the Day: Encampment of the Lord (34:21) Callers (36:29) - In seminary, is learning Latin still required? (38:25) - When I went to confession, my husband is a Protestant and the priest encouraged me to go to the Protestant service. Could you comment on that? (45:07) - God married a woman named Sophia? Could you explain? (46:53) - Father was talking about the priests needing to use their hands; St. Isaac Jogues had a thumb cut off and Pope allowed him to continue. (48:30) - A young couple wants to live as brother/sister due to financial reasons. What does he think?

Bible Study: (1:56) Ex 20:1-17 Why is it so hard to number the Ten Commandments? Letters (18:55) - I have a friend who takes the Lord's name in vain (25:58) - What is fear of the Lord? (30:04) - Life on earth before God created Adam and eve? Word of the Day: Understanding (33:33) Callers (36:53) - When Judas hung himself was that literal? (41:25) - Is there life on other planets? (44:14) - How can I explain a sacramental to a non-Catholic? (48:02) - Was I wrong to burst out at a friend because she kept using the F word?

Bible Study: (1:56) Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b What happens when we overstep the boundaries of God Letters (19:52) - Why do we pray to Mary? (28:48) - The two lungs of the Church - East & West Word of the Day: Parable (33:32) Callers (35:57) - Question about Adam/Eve, where did the different races come from? (39:09) - I know someone who is close to death and led a bad life. How can I convince to have a priest come to him before he dies? (44:23) - Is it okay to go to a celebration of life scattering of ashes of a Catholic friend? (48:39) - Father, what is the origin of baptism and how does it relate to temple worship?

Bible Study: (2:48) Sir 44:1, 10-15 What does it mean to honor your father and your mother? Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 Sometimes God punishes us by giving us what we asked for Letters (21:29) - Are those who don't believe in transubstantiation in communion with Jesus? (26:15) - Ancient rituals and Abraham (29:13) - Moses 'a prophet among you' (29:13) - Did Jews Baptize? Word of the Day (35:07) Callers (37:44) - Where does it say in the Bible that Christ descended into hell and came back in the third day? Can you baptize stillborn children? (45:49) - People tell me to put a statue of Saint Joseph upside down in the ground. Is that okay? (46:26) - What does it mean to pray without ceasing? (47:52) - If someone is already cremated can the Church celebrate a mass for the person?

Bible Study: (2:08) 2 Cor 4:7-15 What are earthen vessels? Mt 20:20-28 What is the hour of Jesus' glory? Letters (23:51) - Why aren't shellfish Kosher? (30:44) - Father addresses some questions about the Neo-Catechumenal Way (32:56) - Is it a mortal sin to eat meat on Friday? Word of the Day: Deacon (36:34) Callers (40:42) - What does the virgin of Guadalupe do? (44:11) - Does the Church allow for us to donate our bodies for science? (44:58) - How can I answer someone who says that all the different religion's gods are the same as our God? (46:56) - What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?

Bible Study: (1:58) Father discusses the Sunday readings, including what Jesus meant by 'weeds' Mt 12:38-42 What is a 'sign?' & Father discusses what it means to be part of the universal Church Letters (26:41) - Who is on the throne next to Jesus? (32:00) - St. Peter's vision Word of the Day: Nineveh (35:58) Callers: (38:21) - How we could best protect ourselves from curses? (42:40) - Archangel Sachiel - is it okay to pray to him? (44:44) - What about non-Catholic friends getting married in a park; could we go to that? (46:07) - Is the prohibition on gay marriage a doctrine or a rule?

Bible Study: (1:53) Ex 11:10—12:14 Should Christians have Sedar Meals? And should we have sabbath on Saturday? Letters (20:25) - What is the significance of three days? (25:15) - Monastic mass schedule! (27:39) - Listener recalls pulling over during Fr. Simon's show (30:24) - How can Father dissuade parents from attending weddings of family outside the Church? (32:52) - Genesis 3:15 and the crushing of the head of the serpent Word of the Day: Hesed Callers 46:45 - Question about scripture and the ironies like the humble animal and what do we make the apparent ironies 50:45 - Question about heaven/hell and does do any good to pray for those in heaven and hell? 52:00 - HIs perspective on why the Church can't establish a definition for marriage?

Bible Study: (1:49) Ex 3:13-20 Father discusses the name of God Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses how many people go to Sunday mass Letter (21:04) - How do we learn to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul? (26:08) - Did Jesus have a Meyers-Briggs type? (27:51) - How do I know I love God with My Whole Heart? Word of the Day: Smite (32:57) Callers (35:36) - How old was Mary when she had Jesus? (38:14) - St. Jerome Translation Question (41:29) - 'Ask and you will receive' quote; I have struggled with this and the divine will and asking for what I want. (43:44) - Going to my granddaughter's wedding and her brother is the officiant? What am I to do? I want to show her unconditional love? (47:13) - Why has God has forsaken me, could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:51) Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 What's the purpose of miracles & angels? Letters (19:30) - Can hosts be consecrated outside of Mass? (22:12) - At any RATE! (22:51) - Jesus, tears, and death of Lazarus (John 11:35) (27:56) - I'm Orthodox and my husband is Catholic, can I receive communion? Word of the Day: Wise? (36:19) Callers (37:31) - Did having the parents get the children ready for 1st communion make the kids more engaged in their faith? (43:42) - Luke 2:40. What is the significance of this passage? And, was Paul's name really changed or not? (48:48) - Were there roosters in Jerusalem during Jesus' Passion?

Bible Study: (1:52) Ex 2:1-15a Father explains the differences between the movie, The Ten Commandments, and the Scripture. Mt 11:20-24 Father discusses the smallness of the Gospel triangle Letters (20:59) - Can I go to this wedding? (24:10) - If you're eye is sound your body is filled with life (28:02) - Father discusses the importance of marriage Word of the Day: Goodly (35:11) Callers (38:10) - My friend is with a guy who is discouraging her from going to confession. What should I do? (43:52) - This Bible translation doesn't between Spanish and English doesn't make sense (46:29) - Is Moses an Egyptian name? We don't know his Hebrew name right? (47:31) - Confession has really early reference in the Old Testament Bible. What do you think?

Bible Study: (2:57) Ex 1:8-14, 22 Father discusses the world demographic problem Mt 10:34—11:1 Didn't Jesus come to bring peace? Letters (22:28) Differences between dicastries and congregations (25:15) - Church Fathers & and letting your peace return to you (https://www.ecatholic2000.com/catena/untitled-111.shtml) (30:37) - David and stones (31:45) - Difference between angels and saints Word of the Day: Household (34:13) Callers (35:42) - Trinity and Holy Spirit: Where was the Holy Spirit before Jesus sent him? (38:43) - What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal way? (47:01) - Was Christ nailed on the wrist or the palms? (49:07) - What language was spoken before the Tower of Babel?

Bible Study: (1:53) Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 What is punishment for? Mt 10:16-23 Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore Letters (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church Word of the Day: Simple (32:36) Callers (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious? (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed? (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains why Joseph's story is so amazing Mt 10:7-15 Who is the royal nature of God? Letters (22:09) - Can a priest give himself last rites? (23:32) - Love & Intelligence (29:10) - Why do priests and deacons bow to the altar? (32:26) - Was John the Baptist immaculately conceived? (33:47) - What is the oldest Catholic prayer? Word of the Day: Divination (36:10) Callers (39:44) - Jesus has been presented in art as a white hippy looking guy for a long time. I think we should start presenting him in the way he actually looked like. What do you think? (43:39) - My mom told me that there would be a smaller nucleus of the Church when socialism took over. Do you think that is happing today? (45:31) - How aggressive can you be when standing up for your faith? (48:55) - I think Joseph's cup of divination is not right. I think the brothers were just being gaslighted.

Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father talks about the historicity of the Scriptures Mt 10:1-7 what does it mean to be an apostle? Letters 28:00 - life after death 31:45 - attending Protestant services 34:45 bowing your head at the name of Jesus 37:00 - Question about my husband's will Word of Day: PharoahCaller 44:25 - I went to confession after many years and the Priest didn't listen. I was married in the church than divorced and married again civilly. Can I receive communion? 51:00 - Should the Church change the phrase when giving out communion from 'Body of Christ' to 'Body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ'? 54:00 - What is the proper interpretations and translation of Genisis 2: 7? AND why so many different interpretations? 57:00 - What should we give a priest's who's mom passed away? 58:45 - Could you expound on the idea of Happiness is something you discover?

Gn 32:23-33 Father discusses the selling of blessings between Jacob and Esau Mt 9:32-38 What is the real nature of God? Letters Was there life on earth pre-Genesis? Difference between angels and saints! Word of the Day: LadderCallers I am Jewish and think you are saying some good stuff. I would like to bring up some passage from the Hebrew bible which contradicts some of your theology What is the difference between son of man and son of God when Jesus is talking? Why do we have a fast before Mass but there is no fast after Mass? Writing for venerable Mary of Agreeta. Is it true that the blessed mother would serve Jesus' meals on her knees. What do you think about it?

Bible Study: (2:16) Mt 9:18-26 Father explains how today's reading explain what the government of God is. Letters (20:40) - When God does something mean or violent in reaction to sin? (22:46) - Are there any examples of invalid ordinations? (25:33) - Fasting and new wine (28:08) - The Bible doesn't say Thomas put his hands in Jesus' side (28:52) - Let your conscience be your guide? (31:38) - Does the devil have more power than God on earth? Word of the Day: Abode (33:47) Callers (36:17) - When did some Hebrew words become the prober name for Adam and Eve and when did Christ become Jesus name? (39:14) - What does it mean for a wife to be submissive to her husband? (45:37) - I am unable to leave the house because of health problems. Some days I feel really sad and frustrated about this situation. What should I do? (48:21) - When you talk to the angels can you pray in your mind only? (50:07) - Should I talk to my niece who cohabitates?

Bible Study: (2:17) Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Did Sarah die of a broken heart? Mt 9:9-13 Why does Matthew have two names? Letters (22:38) - Why would God ask Abraham to do something immoral? (28:19) - When God answers our prayers in a different way (29:39) - Was the Father's voice audible at the Baptism of Jesus? Word of the day: Mercy (33:56) Callers (41:42) - Could you explain about Lilith, Adam & Eve? (44:38) - My husband has left the faith, and he says I should follow him, as he's my husband. What should I do? (44:38) - Cousin who left her husband and now living with her boyfriend. Now she's inviting me to her house with her boyfriend for a party. Should I go?

Bible Study: (1:59) Gn 22:1b-19 Why does God put anyone to the test? Letters (19:47) - I feel like prayer doesn't work (22:44) - What's Father's interpretation of Job 24:17? (24:41) - How did the ancients view taking up their cross? (27:15) - Should there be a clause or form of to-be in 'blessed the man' (29:45) - I'm confused about the term 'Elohim' and how it's used. (32:24) - Pre-Genesis world, was there life on earth before? Word of the Day: Burnt Offering & Lamb Callers (39:22) - 'When God made man in his image and taking the female part out' Have you thought of this before? (43:30) - Sinning against the Holy Spirit, is that unforgivable sin? (46:25) - Is the Book/Gospel of Thomas a forgery? (48:40) - Is Zoroastrianism Christianity?

Bible Study: (2:08) Gn 21:5, 8-20a The death of Sarah and What happens when we force God's hand Mt 8:28-34 Why did Jesus send the demons to the pigs? Letters (20:29) - Sinners saved by grace (29:35) - My mom & having children Word of the Day: Gadarenes (37:25) Callers (42:11) - Prayer: It's a dialogue w/the lover and his beloved. What do you think? (43:51) - What does one do when a priest tells you to give communion to Lutherans? (46:19) - 1 Timothy 1:20, what does it mean? (48:31) - What do the Jews think about relics?

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)

Bible Study: (1:52) Eph 2:19-22 What is the household of God? Jn 20:24-29 Father explains why Thomas should be called, 'faithful Thomas' Letters (27:34) - Can you explains the four Eucharistic prayers (30:57) - How can we tell the difference between sharing concern vs unnecessary curiosity? (33:00) - Prayers for a problem pregnancy Word of the Day: The Twin (37:22) Callers (38:38) - I want to come back into full communion with the Church from a Sedevacantism, but a Deacon making it difficult. What should I do? (46:51) - What do you think about my decision to become a Catholic and to try to get my wife to enter the Church? (49:48) - My grandson said that Lucifer was called the morning star and that Jesus is called the morning star so Jesus must be thrown out of heaven. How do I respond to this?

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Father explains why circumcision Letters (22:29) - Orthodox & the Immaculate Conception (29:45) - Who was the Sermon on the Mount Directed to? Word of the Day: 99 (32:57) Callers (38:28) -What does Ur mean when God talks to Abraham in Wednesday's readings? (41:14) - What is a Mystical Catholic? (43:57) - Regarding the sermon on the mount; you said Jesus was just with his apostles but I don't think that is right. the Bible says the crowds were astonished. (47:11) - I have a Joke for Father. (47:54) - If you think about a sin that you did in the past do you need to re-confessed that sin (50:05) - Where is the Garden of Eden?

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.

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)

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)

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

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

Why are there Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, and so many different religious orders? How are they different? How did they come about? Fr. Rich Simon answers these questions and gives you a crash course on Church history.

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

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

Bible Study: (2:06) 2 Cor 8:1-9 How do we love one another? / Worship & Donating Money Mt 5:43-48 What is the biggest word the bible? Letter (18:36) - Irene talks about giving something at the Mass (21:36) - What if Mary said no to the Angel Gabriel? (24:00) - is the Catholic Church the whore of Babylon? (29:46) - Yiddish question Word of the Day: Hierarchy (32:38) Caller (35:43) - Jesus was born before all ages, does that mean Jesus have a beginning? (40:07) - Why are there so many religious orders? (44:32) - Story about my Guardian Angels? (46:52) - Why other protestants believe in the rapture? [GEESE] (49:54) - Revelation Chapter 17, and about the Whore of Babylon?

Bible Study: (1:58) Father discusses why our life should be a life of studying Christ 2 Cor 6:1-10 Father discusses St. Paul's great Kvetch Mt 5:38-42 What does it mean to love our neighbor? Letters (22:35) - The three different Marys in the Bible (26:18) - Flowers in Church (29:29) - Ignatius of Antioch (31:41) - Surrender Novena Word of the Day: Vain (33:50) Caller (39:00) - My family is going through a separation. My father and mother are divorcing and battle for custody for my youngest brother. (43:19) - Question about Jesus Naked on the Cross (46:31) - How are we supposed to think about priests in Leviticus being without defect? (49:40) - Should we pray silently when praying to God about our sinfulness so the devil doesn't hear us?

Father Discusses the Heart of Jesus Why do we need Freedom for Love? (13:03) Letters (19:27) - Should we read the Apocryphal books? (24:06) - Prophecy of the Book of Daniel (27:14) - Cindy discusses our world gone crazy (29:03) - Someone brought up that the Rosary is a mindless repetition; what should I say? Word of the Day: Meek (34:35) Callers (37:59) Is this a legit thought from God, 'There is no sin and illness, only ignorance of truth and love' (40:06) - Genesis 6 and the Angels having sex w/human beings? Could you clarify? (44:53) - Psalm 34: Where can I find David saying in madness before Abimelech (48:12) - My grandchildren received their first communion but their parents aren't really practicing their faith. (50:02) - Are our physical bodies taken up into heaven at the end of time and if so where is that in Scripture?

Bible Study: (1:53) 2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6 Father Simon discusses the 'worshipping the god of this age.' Mt 5:20-26 Righteousness and the nature of God Letters (21:44) - Msgr. Bob discusses Orthodox sick calls (25:44) - I work for a Fortune 500 company who talks about getting asked to remove religious stuff from my desk (29:14) - Possession by the Holy Spirit (31:52) - Screwtape letters - I feel ill after listening to the Screwtape letters Word of the Day: Freedom (36:06) Callers (41:47) - At my work I've been able to talk about my religion, what do you think about that Father? (43:14) - Where do we have information on the 40 days after he rose? (47:05) - What's the best way to start reading the Bible? (48:48) - If someone is possessed, could they only get help from an external source or could they get help internally

Bible Study: (2:02) Mt 5:17-19 What does it really mean to fulfill the law? Letters (20:27) - John writes in about Aquinas' theology of the Eucharist (21:49) - Ancient Salt Techniques (23:25) - Contemporary American Sinfulness (25:14) - Our parish had a beautiful procession for corpus Christi, where should the Eucharist be located? (29:44) - Jesus and the Trinity Word of the Day: Down payment (32:55) Caller (37:34) -Defense of Confession (42:20) - What is the Hebrew word for identity? (46:24) - Why we have a funeral and not called celebration a life?

Bible Study: (2:44) 2 Cor 1:18-22 What does it mean that we have a Yes in Jesus? Mt 5:13-16 How does salt become tasteless? Letters (27:23) - Is there a vessel to transmit the precious blood to the homebound? (29:21) - Examples of modern words of the law (32:23) - Doesn't the Gluten go away when the host is transubstantiated? (33:37) - Who removed the Septuagint? Word of the Day: Seal (38:29) Callers (43:37) - I'm celiac and receive a host w/very few gluten, like a miniscule amount. What do you think about that? (45:09) - Eucharist is made of wheat, why they don't mix rice and corn to incorporate other cultures (47:00) - My son said Crime went down when Roe v Wade was legalized and two, it's better for children to not come into a household w/a father? What am I to say?

Bible Study: (1:47) 2 Cor 1:1-7 What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is the comforter? Letters (23:06) - What's Father's take on tattoos? (27:48) - Can angels possess us? (29:41) - Blowing trumpets and giving alms (30:58) - What are Father's thoughts about Christian Churches? Word of the Day: Blessed (34:16) Callers (37:41) - What am I supposed to do as a mother because my 26 year old son wants to transition? (41:04) - Does Patrick know about Our Lady of Leyva (from Columbia)? (42:23) - I attended a Protestant service where they baptized people. Do most protestant churches 'In the Name of the Father, Son, Holy Ghost...? (45:26) - I believe a Eucharistic Miracle took place here in Yonkers New York (48:44) - Parable of the fig tree, and about an interpretation?