Father Simon Says

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?

Bible Study: (2:20) Tb 11:5-17 Father shares his theory about how Tobit and Revelation are related Letters 30:30 - Afterlife Question 32:25 - Question about the Geneva Bible 34:30 - What do I say to someone who says they live life by doing what makes you happy? 36:45 - St. Paul and the Tribe of Benjamin 39:30 - Recycling Lace of Albs Word of the Day: Raphael and Azariah (38:25) Callers (41:23) - I want to recommend a book called Tobit's Dog based on the story of Tobit (42:48) - Psalm 139 is numbered differently in my old Bible. Why is that? 54:20 - Are lay people able to give blessings to people who come up in communion line? 57:30 - My niece is not getting married in a Catholic Church. She is getting married outside. What should I do?

(1:56) Bible Study: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a Father shares the missing parts from the story in Tobit (28:09) Letters: Father answers letters asking about the movie Nefarious, the Catholic perspective on the value of work, how to handle a civil wedding of a mother’s son, (38:44) Word of the Day: Hen (42:21) Phones: Rita - Responding to God's mission as parents just like Tobit did. What do you think? Carol - The Catholics kept the apocryphal writings of the old testament. Why didn't the protestants keep them? Mary - I'm going to be fasting as form of protest against the Dodgers, what do you think?

(2:02) Bible Study: Mk 12:18-27 Father explains the sacrificial class of the priesthood in Jesus’ day Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a We participate in reflecting God by creating children through marital intimacy. (23:18) Letters: Father answers questions about whether animals go to heaven, the meaning of the word cleanse in the bible, Why Paul went to Rome, can we celebrate my late Father’s Birthday and someone with neighbors who are proclaimed Satanists. (37:39) Word of the Day: Psalm 25 “teach me your paths.’ (40:04) Phones: Don - When Jesus was on the cross and blood flowed out from him, was that the birth of the Church? Patrick - What should I do w/my baptism candle that I got when I was baptized Everett - I passed a Unitarian Church and they were denying some of the things Jesus said. Could you comment? Carol - When someone passes away and they're cremated, is a mantle okay? Is the ocean okay?

(1:55) Bible Study: Mk 12:13-17 Father explains the difference between Sadducees and Pharisees (22:16) Letters: Father explains the ingredients needed for the Eucharist, shares a story on how someone found Relevant Radio, explains the morality of jumping out of a plane, explains the occult, talks about the communion of saints and explains an interesting text from Proverbs. (39:57) Word of the Day: Eucharist (42:22) Phones: Bernadine - About the parable of the fig tree, what does it mean? Anne - Wedding feast at Cana and Jesus said 'it isn't my time.' Could you explain? Was it foretold in Old Testament? Rob - Question about the Old Testament and its violence. Wayne - Readings at mass today and about evil shepherds and about what the church is supposed to do with evil shepherds and how to protect ourselves?

(1:55) Bible Study: Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8 Father talks about how the Devil hates human beings for their ability to procreate. (25:37) Letters: Father answers a question about red heifers and the end of the world (40:24) Word of the Day: Pentecost (42:01) Phones: Joe - Wears two hats, is the Church's witness, but is also an agent of the state. What do you think? Adrienne - About the Eucharist, if you are baptized, and did first communion, and then left the Church, would the person lose salvation?

(4:27) Bible Study: Sir 44:1, 9-13 What you do and who you are has a lasting effect on others. Act Honorably for your children. Mk 11:11-26 Father explains the readings today, highlighting the fig tree mentioned in it. (25:14) Letters: Father answers letters about offering up sufferings from the past, are people as many people possessed today as they were back in Jesus’ time and is it okay to pray the memorare in the form of a rosary with the rosary beads? (40:52) Word of the Day: Jesus (42:56) Phones: Jim - Question about the definition of love and the will of Good, and how to apply that when we love God as God lacks nothing? Gayle – Regarding Jesus When He uprooted the tables, and how to justify anger when people use that passage?

(1:53) Bible Study: Sir 42:15-25 Father explains the text found in Sirach and talks our saint of the day Justin Martyr (23:15) Letters: Ordinary time not ordinary but ordered. If Adam and Eve had not sinned would Jesus still have come into the world? Why was it okay to have concubines in the bible? (36:38) Word of the Day: Jot and Tittle (38:51) Phones: Joe - Question about Romans 8: 19-21, and the word 'creation' Javier - Does the Catholic Church recognizes any other non-Catholic baptism or do they have to be baptized again? Barbara - 'You don't earn heaven, you choose heaven/hell'? Could you expand?

(2:16) - Bible Study: Lk 1:39-56 Father Explains the meaning of the word priest (20:48) - Letters: Cindy – My husband and I wanted children but not able to have any. But god gave me other people to take care of so I would not have had the energy to have kids. Bob – Thank you father for your priesthood. Sonia – You are right about being a parent. The Lord gave me more than I can handle even though I don’t have kids. Anonymous – If the bride and groom are not Catholics can you go to a non-Catholic wedding? Email – Can you explain false humility? (36:12) - Word of the Day: Saint (40:07) - 11:46 Phones: Roy - You can't attend a secular wedding, b/c of people are living together, they're in sin. Could you comment on this? Moira - Jesus healing the blind man and question about that? Steve - Question about the octave of All Saints and releasing people out of purgatory? Frank - Judeans and John 6 and taking place in Synagogue, and question regarding that.

(3:11) Bible Study: Sir 35:1-12 Father talks about deuterocanonical book, of which Sirach is one. (20:49) Letters: Josephine – How the bible is taught in many different ways Email from a person with two sons who are not getting married in the Church. Email from a woman who can’t conceive because of age. Can she have children in heaven? (34:28) Word of the Day: Bribe (39:17) Phone Calls: John - What Does Fr. Simon mean when he says 'Ordinary Time' Kris - Nephew's wedding, I'm not going to it b/c it's not a church wedding, however, isn't it just as bad if it was a Church wedding, and he had no intention of practicing the faith? Mary - If we can't agree on the basic dignity of the human being, like the unborn, I think they are dialogue are gone? Debra - His thoughts on children being told to disassociate w/their parents, if they're transgender and this sounds like a cult?

Gn 3:9-15, 20 What is the enmity that is put between the woman and the man? Letters Steve asks about Peter being the Vicar of Christ, Revelation, and Jerusalem, "the great city" What does it mean, "to carry all mankind on one's shoulders?" in reference to the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Pamala has a prayer for priests to share In the holy land, people avoid the heat of the day, would it have been unusual for Nicodemus to visit Jesus in the night? What is a victim soul? Should Father get extra computer screens? Is it morally OK to parachute out of an airplane? Word of the Day: Cosmos Original Air Date: June 6, 2022

Father Talks about Sister Agnus who turns 100 years old today. Bible Study Acts 25:13b-21 Father Explains the political landscape around today’s reading. Letters JP – Question about why Catholics go to Mary. Email – regarding children with down syndrome. Father responds to the idea of sinner saved by grace. Word of the Day Love Phone Calls Keith - I donate to various charities, and I get a lot of icons and other stuff in mail. What do I do with these stuff? Burn them? Marie - Is it normal to feel sad that I have to send my kid to a public school, b/c I can't afford Catholic school Mike - Question about 'First day of the week in John 20: 19 Joe - Could Fr. Simon define justice

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Father explains Paul's zealous observance of the law Letters 25:30 - Has Father ever read the Purpose Driven Life? 27:27 - Can I pray deliverance prayers? 31:45 - Father talks about why God prays 34:45 - We have to be one! Word of the Day: Leaders Callers 48:00 - Is having impure dreams a sin? 50:30 - I was told that Victory was won at the Cross. Why does it matter that he rose from the dead? 55:20 - Are there more than five decades of the rosary and how did they develop?

Bible Study: (5:07) Acts 20:28-38 What does beatitude mean? Letters (25:44) - we do need better Church communities Word of the Day: Anger (35:48) Callers (42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her? (46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?