Father Simon Says

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?

Bible Study: (2:22) Acts 20:17-27 How can Paul be one of the Apostles? Letters (29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press? Word of the Day: Glory (38:34) Callers (47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those. Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that? (50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments. Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out? (53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them? What do you think about that Fr. ? (53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now? (55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine

Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:34) - Is it OK to steal? (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? Word of the Day: Mass (37:50) Callers (39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion. Why don't they do that anymore? (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce. I've been married for 25 years. (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?

Bible Study: (2:09) Acts 18:9-18 Who were the apostles? Why did Paul take a vow? Letters (19:02) - Question about veils on women and short hair? (30:16) - How do respond to Protestants who follow Paul more than Jesus? Word of the Day: In my name (35:23) Callers: (40:34) - Question about Latin Mass and My Diocese? (48:15) - Happy belated anniversary of your ordination. AND we really enjoyed you leading the rosary! (49:40) - Why do we call the Mass the Mass?

Bible Study: (2:11) Acts 18:1-8 Father discusses the historical realities regarding Corinth Letters (18:53) - More questions on the successors to the 12 Word of the Day: A Little While (34:58) Callers (38:18) - a priest said I couldn't get saint benedict medals blessed because of Exorcists. What does that mean? (39:41) - Can you understand the bible just through using the catechism with it? (43:46) - If you miss Sunday Mass while on vacation do you need to go to confession before receiving Communion? (45:22) - What do I do with palms from years past as well as other sacramentals? (48:58) - What is the sacred heart of Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:12) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Father discusses the dynamics of Paul in Athens Jn 16:12-15 What are we here on earth to do? Letters (20:22) - If God were to stop thinking of us, we would cease to exist? (22:49) - I'm frustrated by the lack of quiet at my parish (26:31) - Is there chance built into the universe? Word of the Day: To Bear (34:16) Callers (41:36) - I am being ordained in two weeks. What is a good novena for me to say in preparation? (44:59) - How do you understand the way God hardens Pharaoh’s heart but then blames Pharaoh for not letting the Israelites go? (46:20) - Psalm 148 is a good proof that dogs are in heaven. (47:31) - Does the form of Baptism really matter? And does it matter by what authority you are baptized?

Bible Study: (1:53) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses the fulfillment of God's promise Jn 16:5-11 How should we think about the world? Letters (20:17) - Charisms in the Church (28:52) - Successors to the Apostles Word of the day: Convict (38:42) Callers (42:31) - Were you able to research the question about the Creed I had the other week? The current Mass translation added the word 'Death' after the word suffered. (49:41) - If God's knows everything how can we have free will? (49:41) - Thank you for illuminating for me who Zadok the priest is! (50:14) - Why did the Holy Spirit Come After Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 16:11-15 Father discusses St. Paul's aquatic mission Jn 15:26—16:4a What does Paraclete mean? Letters 24:03 - Question about St. Paul's life chronology 28:35 - Is there any modern analog to the 12 apostles? Word of the Day: Timbrel Callers (40:57) - Why is speaking in tongues not prevalent in the Catholic Church? (45:39) - What does the Greek word Camel mean in regards Jesus saying it would be easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle? (49:02) - What is a synod?

Bible Study: (:57) Acts 15:7-21 Where did authority come from in the early church? Letters (20:40) - Why did priests block the truth about the Bible? (23:18) - Can I be a nun and a practicing physician? (32:17) - Another stations of the cross story Word of the Day: The Hut of David Callers (42:37) - How young can an altar boy receive the Precious Blood during consecration? (46:06) - Why don't Catholics talk more about protoevangelium James and what Modern mystics say about Mary?

Bible Study: Jn 15:1-8 Why is today's Gospel so challenging? Letters (17:26) - Are there animals in heaven/ Word of the Day: A Revolution Callers (33:41) - The psalmist for the liturgy of the hours seems to have the gift of poetry. What do you think? (40:27) - How my girlfriend and I know if we are suppose to get married? (45:56) - Is there a priestly society that can say some masses for me?

Bible Study: (1:38) Acts 14:19-28 Father discusses the differences between Jews and Judeans Jn 14:27-31a What is the peace of Christ? Letters (27:27) - What forgives sins? Word of the day: Gentile Callers (27:27) - Priest gave me contact information based on something I said in a confession with him. Was he breaking the seal of the confessional? (38:06) - Today's Gospel reading: what does the world 'World' Mean when referring to the ruler of the world? Didn't God create the world? (41:01) - The word 'Comadre' means in-laws. I use it with my mother-in-law. It is similar to 'compadres' (46:09) - I am in RCIA. Can I go to confession before I come into the Church?

Acts 14:5-18 Father talks about what it means to be a Christian Letters (13:12_ Anglican church service sounds like a Catholic mass How to get mortal sin forgiven? Long betrothal in Jewish customs Where do the Stations of the Cross come from? Word of the Day: Priest Callers (42:20) Station of the cross in St. John's backyard? Luke 15: blessed is the woman who gave birth to you. According to a Greek Orthodox scholar said that 'Rather' actually means that Jesus agreed with them rather than putting down Mary. is that True?

Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 13:26-33 The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr Jn 14:1-6 We go home when we die Letters (21:14) - why wasn't the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus? (25:20) - Beatitudes and the Psalms (27:03) - The problem of translation with the Creed (31:46) - I used to preach from a bench in Nevada Word of the Day: Oracle (37:03) Callers (38:15) - If I am right in saying that a layman can't bestow a blessing (39:40) - Question about Ethiopians believing that Pilate was a saint. (42:30) - Question about Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Baptism in Jesus? (48:52) - My nutritionist is also a Reiki Master. Is it still good to have her as my nutritionist?

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 13:13-25 Father details the long journey of St. Paul Jn 13:16-20 Father explains the nature of prophecy Letters (22:28)- Just war theory update (24:22) - the story of Jephthah in Judges (30:50) - I heard God say that he was drawing near to me (35:01) - I feel the call to become a priest Word of the Day: Pestilence (40:17) Callers (42:40) - Why is there a difference b/w the English translation and the Latin translation of the Nicene Creed? (47:22) - I was mediating on Good thief and what a transformation he must have had to 'remember me in your Kingdom'. What do you think about that Father? (49:28) - Where to the two thieves also taken down from the cross like Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:02) 1 Cor 15:1-8 Who were the 12 Apostles? When did St. Paul begin his ministry? Jn 14:6-14 What does it mean that "no one comes to the Father except through me?" Letters (23:56) - What was cosmetic treatment during Ester's time? {great promo] (28:41) - I'm an adult acolyte, one of the young servers says the priests prayers; is that OK? (30:08) - Leaving religious statements on restaurant bills (33:01) - Elijah isn't mentioned in the Torah, how did the Sadducees view him during the time of Christ? Word of the Day: Reed (36:15) Callers (39:38) - About the four horseman of the apocalypse and did one of the horseman's name change? Was Pestilence changed to conquering? (45:34) - I'm looking for guidance as my son plays baseball, we pray for his protection, however, even though we pray, a player got badly hurt in the face. Could you guide me? (49:02) - Why has Just War the Doctrine, become minimized?

Acts 11:19-26 Why did God keep the Israelites isolated? Letters (26:51) - Using an abundance of a tip? (30:44) - What does a person do with an old torn Bible? Word of the Day: Christos (34:41) Callers (36:58) - Mass while traveling: Mhe Cruise doesn't have a Catholic priest (39:27) - What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics? (43:13) - Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay? (45:47) - Communion under both species (49:48) - Is it okay to throw away old palms?

Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans? Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church? Letters (22:47) - Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue (27:31) - What's the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (35:25) Callers (38:02)- Do dogs go to heaven? (40:29) - My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower? (44:56) - The relationship b/w purgatory and confession? (47:29) - What are the rules regarding chapel veils? (48:31) - What does the term 'begotten' mean?

Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful? Jn 6:52-59 What does today's text actually say? Letters (22:13)- What is the 'world without end' in the Glory Be? (23:46) - Question about dealing with a suicide (28:12) - I'm reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? (32:48) - Singing of the psalms? Word of the Day: Authority (37:59) Callers (39:53) - We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears? (44:05) - Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why? (46:22) - I don't chew the host, is that okay? (48:55) - What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don't practice the faith.

Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism? Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved? Letters Father discusses 'being wrong' about yesterday's show (24:53) - I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why? (30:57) - I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process (31:49) - Who chooses vestment colors? Word of the Day: Teach (36:24) Callers (40:25) - Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah's Witness and Mormons. (42:23) - Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge (45:22) - In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week. (49:54) - We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know How did the early Christians spread the faith? Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus? Letters (23:31) - Jim asks about Passover calendars (24:56) - How do I trust God more? (28:06) - I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:33) Callers (36:23) - How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven? (39:44) - Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still? (42:01) - Could you comment on the 'American Catholic Church', and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that? (44:18) - Where is hell, is it in the world? (46:36) - What is the proper way to say the Our Father? (48:36) - I'm taking an acting class, am I using God's name in vain?

Bible Study: (1:48) Mk 16:15-20 Who was St. Mark? Letters (20:34) - Why do we ask for forgiveness? (22:46) - Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites? (28:19) - Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles? (29:11) - how did the earth get populated? (34:40) - Comments about prohibitions on pork Word of the Day: Tongues (35:33) Callers (37:19) - Were Mark's endings where diff b/c he had a different audience? Mark had a different ending? Could you comment on that? (39:10) -On how to forgive as my brother's wife murdered my brother. How to forgive and how to approach (45:39) - Disciples in the Upper Room, they spoke in the language given by Holy Spirit, but everybody heard in their own language. Could you comment on this? (48:04) - Peter given keys of kingdom and 'get behind me Satan'. Could you explain this?

Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke Jn 6:22-29 What is the real work of God? Letters (19:23) - How is David after God's own heart? (28:28) - Communion service Word of the Day: Crown (32:05) Callers (33:39) - Jesus descended into hell, could you explain? (38:10) - How the average Jew could've possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ? (45:37) - Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me? (49:27) - My father recently passed away, and he wasn't Christian. Should I have baptized him?

-Daily Readings (1:49) Acts 5:34-42 (14:45) Jn 6:1-15 -Letters (20:44) Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith When did the power of the apostles to heal end? Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do? Is there any point in payer? -Word of the day Worship -Phones: (35:18) Keri - How do you find forgiveness for something you've done that caused someone's death. How do you forgive yourself? Maro - Question about the word 'cousin' and relationship to Mary. Could you explain the word 'cousin' Vanessa - About today's Gospel making him king, was that going to be by force? Greg - When you're trying to qualify for a plenary indulgence, and free of mortal sin. Would just going to Confession at Church qualify for going to confession?

Bible Study: (1:50) The Gospel of John We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit What does it mean to be born of wind and water Letters (18:18) - Listener is worried about getting his car broken into (22:37) - What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis? (25:21) - I'm nervous about my friend's marriage (31:43) - Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed Word of the Day: Ration (37:26) Callers (39:47) - Attending a Wedding Reception of a non-Catholic who may be divorced. Can I go? (44:50) - It's good to have regrets in life (45:59) - How do I explain Confession, Purgatory, and change to the bible?

Bible Study: (2:26) Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel Jn 3:16-21 The price that God paid for our lives Letters (23:22) - What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God? (29:01) - Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick? (30:52) - Jesus says he died for the sins of many (31:32) - Will all Baptized go to heaven? Word of the Day: Evil (33:04) Callers (34:46) - Why the Catholic Church says bad things about the devil, when I recently met someone from the Church of Satan, and they told me they do nice things? (39:13) - About today's reading and John 3:16, and the use of the word 'might' what was the original word? (41:11) - How do you listen for God's answer? (48:43) - Do you have to be baptized to go to heaven?

Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above? Letters (22:030 Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory (24:29) Who was Thomas' twin? (29:29) Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:40) Callers (35:46) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time? (38:38) When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed? (41:12) The Church is not in touch of reality, and I'm becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do? (46:24) Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins? (48:02) Good Friday at Church, shouldn't there be more quiet? I was hearing the choir practicing?

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God' Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above? What is religious consensus Letters (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots? (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible? (42:56) - Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus. Was it the Romans? (47:04) - Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday's 2nd reading? (49:51) - What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w 'reborn' and 'born above'?

Bible Study: (1:52) Acts 4:1-12 Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188 Jn 21:1-14 Jesus' fraternal care for John Letters (23:11) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision (27:30) - Triduum Question (30:14) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo (31:12) - Can I take notes during the homily? (32:04) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke' Word of the Day: Touch (36:48) Callers (39:13) - How would you look in a resurrected body or how would you look when you get to heaven, are you young again? (42:18) - Commentary about what you saw at the Holy Sepulchre and at the very base is 'Adam's Skull' What do you think? (44:36) - About the synoptic Gospels, did they get the writings from the people who where there? (48:05) - Why does the Catholic Church use the term Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday?

Bible Study: (1:55) Acts 3:11-26 Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork Letters (20:05) - what is meant by 'Novus Ordo' by the book? https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal (23:48) - Brenda responds to Father Simon's critique of the Sermon on the Mount (28:11)- Comment about the Novus Ordo and TLM Word of the Day: Ghost (31:56)Callers (34:39) - Why were the separation of garments at resurrection? (42:15) - Was Moses circumcised and how old was Moses when he was picked up as a baby? (45:41) - With Mass was in Latin, it was part of universal Church, everybody spoke same language and that made Church Universal. (49:17) - 'Today you will be with me in paradise' and how could he be in paradise' if he descended to the dead?

Bible Study: (1:54) Acts 3:1-10 Why are bells significant? Lk 24:13-35 Who was Cleopas? Letters (24:18) - When did the presentation happen? (28:47) - Transfiguration, Moses, and Elijah (31:26) - what is meant by the communion of saints? Word of the Day: Foolish (35:11) Callers (36:58) - How do I tell my parents that I'm considering the priesthood? My dad doesn't really practice the faith and my mom might not either. (42:25) - My son is an Atheist. How should I evangelize him? (47:47) - Do Protestants give as much precedence to Good Friday as much as Catholics do, relative to the Resurrections? (50:27) - Why don't Jews believe in the Messiah?

Bible Study: (1:51) Acts 2:36-41 Father takes issue with words added to the text of today's reading Father discusses the public event of Jesus' death Letters (24:27) - Can cousins get married in the Catholic Church? (29:05) - Does Jesus give the Sermon to the crowds? (30:30) - Why were statues covered in the parish before Holy Week? Word of the Day: Twisted generation (40:40) Callers (42:04) - Is it okay to bring food into the church when Our Lord is not present in the tabernacle? (43:16) - Clarification on Luke 24:34 about when Jesus appeared to Simon? (44:43) - Peter went over to the tomb with the 'other one'. Who is the other one and why not named? (46:50) - My cousin said, The Pope said that Latin Mass can't be held in church anymore, and be in gym. Could you clarify? (49:11) - On the road to Emmaus, they didn't recognize Jesus, but recognized him in the breaking of the bread? But I'm wondering why they didn't see the wounds on his hands?

Bible Study: 2:20 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre (28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves (30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?" (32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36) Callers (37:46) - 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus' blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn't that have made the Jews ritually impure? (39:41) - How can the Shroud include Jesus' face? (42:40) - Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn't it mentioned in the Bible? (48:31) - Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden? (50:20) - St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory

Bible Study: (2:25) Psalm 136: Jesus doesn't finish the Last Supper; why? Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 The one day the Father says no to Jesus Letters (20:18) - Where do the stations come from? (27:12) - Should I go to my friend's Easter service at a Baptist Church? Word of the Day: Eye-Witness (34:32) Callers (38:50) - Judas and Purgatory, if there was anyone who saw Judas hang herself and if not, could he have asked God to forgive him? (41:35) - Why on Palm Sunday, they read the passion? (44:20) - Luke 2356:20 - : 31, could you interpret that verse for me about wood being green and dry? (46:10) - About confession; Why as Catholics, we need to go to confession, to be forgiven of our sins, when God shed his blood for us?

Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me? (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that? (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest? (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?

Bible Study: (1:59) Is 50:4-9a Why is the word 'no' so important? Mt 26:14-25 Why is the word 'no' so important? Letters (22:29) - Do the angels feel pain? (23:49) - Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption? (27:08) - What is expected of me when a loved one dies? (30:00) - my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK? Word of the Day: HESED (34:46) Callers (38:05) - First Fridays, you're supposed to go to communion on First Friday, does it start all over? (42:54) - My friend invited me to a Passover service, at a reformed Jewish temple. Is it okay to go? (45:44) - I'm 71 years old, Catholic, but I don't recall ever doing confirmation. Does it make sense to do it now?

Bible Study (1:40) Is 49:1-6 A light to the nations! Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Did Jesus kneel before Judas? Letters (18:36) - Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene? (21:10) - Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross? (23:15) - what's the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met Word of the Day: Recline (30:15)Callers (33:16) - If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ Was he truly a traitor? (35:41) - When Jesus Gave Judas the bread did the devil enter Judas? (37:55) - why were there two verses cut out of today's Gospel? (41:47) - did God give Moses more than 10 commandments? (45:25) - when we pray alone, can we use me/my instead of us/we? (46:35) - should you go to confession even if you don't have anything to confess? (48:19) - can father explain the sense of the faithful?

Bible Study: (3:26) Father discusses ancient calendar issues Jn 12:1-11 Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor. Letters (21:05) - Palm procession question - Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt? (25:48) - Custom to cover images (28:43) - God's justice in the OT Word of the Day: Nard (33:48) Callers (37:02) - Paul knew very little bit about Jesus' teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that? (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days. Recommendations on what to see? (44:43) - Is Baptism necessary for salvation? (47:40) - Is there a connection b/w today's Gospel and the washing of the Apostle's feet? (48:52) - In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says 'Pray to not be put to the test' What is he referring to that?

Bible Study: (1:45) Jer 20:10-13 Why does God allow for temptation? Jn 10:31-42 Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God? Letters (20:12) - I'm uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner's feet (22:09) - Are there giants in the Old Testament? (24:45) - Do kids need a saint name for Baptism? (25:37) - Why don't we say Amen in the Fatima prayer? (26:38) - What does Seraph mean? (27:57) - I heard that St. Faustina said that "at the time of my death, I am my own apostle." Word of the Day: Perturbed (30:32) Caller (34:10) - My daughter lives in a rural area, and there's no nearby Catholic school, is it okay for her daughter to go to a Baptist school? (37:16) - The priest yelled at me for not going to mass every week, which is hard for my condition. What do you think? (40:40) - When did the slapping for confirmation begin and end? (41:15) - Jesus tends to double down on certain statements in the Gospels such as about the Eucharist and that he's the Son of God. What do you think about his doubling down Father? (43:07) - When they say God made us in his image, and he's a spirit, how does that work? (45:06) - Is it a sin to eat out on a Sunday because you're making other people work? (46:28) - How do you respond to a son who thinks God is angry?