Father Simon Says

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?

Bible Study: (1:42) Father begins with a discussion of yesterday's Gospel Gn 17:3-9 What are the works of Abraham? Letters (19:27) - Jesus and the Seraph comment (22:29) - Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism (25:31) - What does it mean to pray 'Lamb of God?' (28:26) - Evidence of Peter's existence Word of the Day: I AM (33:09) Callers (38:08) - Are only the Catholics going to heaven? What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists? (41:31) - Could you explain the unbloodied sacrifice of the mass? (44:08) - Is it a sin to name a child with a demonic name? (46:41) - How do you receive the graces of Divine Mercy?

Bible Study: (1:40) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Father explains the names in today's first reading Jn 8:31-42 What is agape love? Letters (19:59)- Was Matthew a Levite? (23:44) - Adam and Eve's nakedness and Jesus' on the cross (24:53) - Jesus and brothers/sisters (28:29) - Bible Translations Word of the Day: Bagpipe (30:17) Callers (32:19) - Daniel NAB vs. Daniel RSVCE numbering; it restarts in the middle of the chapter, why? (37:30) - Could I take Eucharist to home bound people on Good Friday? (39:53) - Why do people do rosaries after a death and what is a rosary? My daughter died last week (43:19) - Last week, I accidentally got two hosts for communion in the hand. I took both. Is that ok? (44:16) - What is the Angelus is said standing and why said at those specific times? (46:46 - Concerning John 11: 32-38 Gospel from this Sunday on why Jesus gets perturbed?

Bible Study: (2:05) Nm 21:4-9 What is ultimately pleasing to God? Why would Jesus compare himself as the serpent? Jn 8:21-30 Jesus always does what is pleasing to the Father Letters (24:27) What does it mean that we look forward to the Resurrection of the dead? (27:49) I know some Christians that keep Torah (39:35) Do we have a personal demon assigned to us? (43:03) Is praying to the angels prohibited? (45:49) Please start the show upbeat! (46:57) Dare we hope that all are saved? Word of the Day: Mount Hor (36:29)

Bible Study: (1:54) Dn 13:1-9 Father explains the dynamics of the longest reading of the year Jn 8:1-11 What does it mean that Jesus has 'the finger of God.' Letters (18:42) - Student and the priesthood (19:50) - Question about sorcerer and hair loss (22:03) - Sacramentalized but not catechized (25:01) - Comment about serving at the altar (31:18) - What is a penitential garment Word of the Day: Susanna (36:18) Callers (38:24)- I'm an artist, and I'm drawing a picture of Jesus, and I want to know, how tall was Jesus? (40:32) - Bible to recommend to my daughter who is 17 and moving to college (43:11) - If a Deacon is allowed to do the blessing of the monstrance during benediction and Holy Hour? (44:57) - Is there a danger if having a non-Catholic visit my home to do some cleaning or like a dinner party. (47:47) - What does he think about Consecrating to Mary, like the St. Louis de Montfort

Bible Study: (1:56) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Father gives his thoughts on the state of society Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie to his relatives? Letters (24:13) - Will all Baptized people go to heaven? (25:35) - what was the authority of the Pharisees? (30:21) - Karen writes in about Father's use of the name 'Karen' (31:20) - Paul give more ideas for families getting back to the Church (34:09) - Why does Jesus make clay with saliva? Word of the Day: Tabernacle (36:55) Callers (40:05) - What do you think about the commentary on the gospel of John from Fr. Raymond Brown? (43:58) - Is it okay for two people to cantor during the psalm response at the ambo? (44:37) - In Isaiah it says where the Messiah will be born, but if the rabbis don't follow Isaiah, how did they know where Jesus will be born? (46:09) - I'm a little confused about the covenant made w/Abraham? Could you give a good definition of covenant? (47:38) - Is a medal scapular as good as a brown or green one? (48:21) - Was Jesus a Pharisee, is that possible?

Bible Study: (1:47) Ex 32:7-14 What's the significance of the Golden Calf? What does it mean to 'get your leading straight?' Letters (18:22) - I'm sorrowful about my miscarriages (20:36) - I'm finding it difficult to find stability (23:04) - Father recommends Catechism and Bible (26:18) - Father clarifies comments about The Internal Forum of the Catholic Church (28:30) - how does the Incarnation play into God's immutability Word of the Day: Confession (31:32) Callers (36:25) - Adam & Eve, where they true people or are they just a myth? (40:34) - I prayed for my son who has a disability, and the next day, his therapist had a dream that he was completely normal. Also, my husband had a dream like this he was normal. (42:44) - husband has been unfaithful and having hardest time forgiving, what should I do? (45:55) - David & Goliath, b/c they stressed the five smooth stones, question about that? (48:02) - It wasn't actually an aurora borealis when talking about Our Lady of Fatima.

Bible Study: (2:29) Is 49:8-15 Father explains the evils of abortion Jn 5:17-30 What does it mean that Jesus emptied himself? Letters (17:47) - Father apologizes using the term 'Karen' (19:48) - Is the whore of Babylon the Catholic Church? Rev 18:4 Word of the Day: Compassion (29:30) Callers (31:42)- When any Pope uses the pronoun 'We' who is he referring to? (37:58) - Why does our Lord refer to himself as the Son of Man? (44:39) - Where does he get the information that Yoga comes from the idol worship of yoking yourself to a Hindu deity? (46:18) - How do you ask God for healing and offer up your suffering?

Bible Study: (1:44) Ez 47:1-9, 12 Who was Ezekiel? Father explains how this passage relates to politics and the Church Letters (17:08) - what was the blessing Jesus prayed at the Last Supper? (18:10) - What authority did the Pharisees have? (22:17) - My wife does Yoga, is that OK? (23:08) - Why does a priest drop a tiny drop of water into the chalice? (27:00) - Why was there long betrothal in Jewish custom? Word of the Day: Pool of Bethesda (29:49) Callers (34:05) - Why are we standing and kneeling after consecration, when we should just be kneeling the whole time, until after communion? (40:08) - Why should I believe in the prophets and how their word is as important as the New Testaments apostles? How did they get their authority? (42:13) - Question about Ezra and the wives and children they had and their call to repentance? (42:13) - My daughter in law is fallen away, why do we say masses for those who are dead (44:25) - Question about 1st reading, in regards to the water flowing from the right side, is this a foreshadowing of Christ?

Bible Study: (1:47) 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 What is a house in the OT? Father explains the genealogy of Jesus Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a What is Joseph's righteousness? Letters (19:24) - Ann Catherine Emmerich question/what does it mean to be poor in spirit? (28:27) - Do non-Christians go to purgatory? Word of the Day: Carpenter (35:11) Callers (37:11) - What is God's name? (42:18) - Any scriptural reference to John Henry Newman's, 'Praise to the Holiest of the Heights as he calls Jesus' Agony in the Garden, a 'Double Agony'? (44:46) - The reason Joseph never speaks is because in Numbers 30:3, the woman never takes a vow, and the husband says nothing. What do you think? (46:07) - When a Cardinal Vice become a mortal sin?

Bible Study: (2:18) Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans? Father deconstructs The Our Father Letters (19:55) - Father follows up about a question about SSPX (28:05) - Extraordinary minister reports another minister giving a young person the Eucharist. Word of the Day: Word (31:50) Callers: (34:22): Who wrote the creation story in Genesis? (36:53) - They ate of the fruit, and Satan changes those lenses to shame and evil came forth. What do think about Father? (38:14) - What does he think about how annulments approved a lot? (44:27) - From Matthew 22, what commandment is the greatest, what is the difference between heart and mind? (46:40)- I've been attending Neocatechumenal Way, and the priest celebrates mass in any room in the Church. The people make the bread that will later be consecrated. Is that okay? Original Air Date: February 28, 2023

Bible Study: (1:48) Jer 7:23-28 Father discusses the Covenant and antisemitism Lk 11:14-23 Father discusses demons and Jesus' authority Letters (20:26) - Was my sin a mortal sin? (25:26) - Fr. Simon on the Our Father (28:21) - I've read Ann Catherine Emmerich on Sermon on the Mount Word of the Day: Hardness of heart (32:59)Callers (36:46) - What are Maronite Catholics? (39:10) - Question regarding the new covenant supplanting the old covenant and what PJII said about being saved by the Old Covenant? (42:28) - I'm Maronite Catholic, and if you have any questions for me, he could ask? (45:18) - Could he explain 'internal forum solution'. and related to getting an annulment?

Bible Study: (1:43) Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father recommends A Man for All Seasons. Mt 5:17-19 How do we fulfill the law? Letters (20:12) - What is the unpardonable sin (27:50) - My husband got ashes from an Episcopalian church, is that OK? (29:01) - I don't like rock concert masses (32:20) - I have a question about Jeremiah that troubled me Word of the Day: Festal (35:31) Callers (39:05) - Christians no longer practice the mosaic, law, isn't that a contradiction, about the Gospel today? (41:35) - A friend is transitioning to female, what could I do? (45:01) - Why are those who break the commandments still in heaven? Responding to today's Gospel

Bible Study: (1:51) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father talks about what it means to be part of the Church Mt 18:21-35 The power of forgiveness Letters (22:54) - Why did God regret making humans? (29:53) - Should we hold our hands during the Our Father? Word of the Day: Patient (33:24) Callers (35:53) - Why was St. Francis on the date of July 16th, which is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel? (40:20) - Why was there an image of the Egyptian God Toth in a Catholic Church? (43:54) - Question about the use of the English translation of 'brother.' (46:55) - Question about Jacob, Esau and the 'blessing'?

Bible Study: (2:09) 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab What was Naaman's problem? Lk 4:24-30 Why isn't a prophet accepted in his native place? Letters (19:25) - Question about the mitzva's (21:40) - Christmas cards from missionaries (22:45) - Are there alternate readings for weekday shows (24:31) - Jewish burial comment (27:27) - Different words for hell in the Bible Word of the Day: Festal (33:41) Callers (37:08) - Question about Elizabeth being Mary's Aunt or Cousin? (40:01) - Did Moses go up to the mountain, (Mt. Sinai' three times) and was the first time for the Levites? (45:35) - How do you feel more than you are in the presence of God, while in Church? Intellectually you understand, but emotionally it might be harder? (48:13) - Difference between a confraternity and solidarity, and is it appropriate to sign up for a confraternity?

Bible Study: (1:42) Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Father explains the Joseph story Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 What is the stone that the builder's rejected? Letters (19:50) - can a non-ordained minister sing the Exsultet? (22:35) - Protestant friend of mine doesn't understand why Catholics don't eat meat on Friday? (24:41) - I converted to Catholicism and now I have a better understanding about Mary! Word of the Day: Long Tunic (31:08) Callers (34:26) - What is heroic virtue? (38:02) - Book I want to tell you about: The Conquest of New Spain (43:01) - When did people start abstaining from meat? (43:01)- My son is wanting me to buy him a bible to help him sleep. What Bible can I buy him? (45:04) - Do people have grace that they can pass on to others? I thought it always came from God. (47:31) - Is remarrying someone after a divorce one act of adultery or continuous?

Bible Study: (1:34) Jer 17:5-10 Father explains the high priesthood & the importance of reading the Bible Letters (19:40) - Father discusses anger (23:14) - Did the devil know if Jesus was God in the desert? (27:08) - Why do people raise their arms during the Our Father? Word of the Day: Torturous (31:02) Callers (32:55) - Newspaper article was talking about the missions in CA, said that the Catholic Church ruined the missions. I what should I say to the editor? (38:06) - When exactly is the moment of consecration? (42:31) - The Jews always refer to the tribe they come from, does that still happen today? (47:51) - Journey to the Sun by Gregory Orfalea about Junipero Serra, recommend by Patrick Madrid

Bible Study: (1:48) Jer 18:18-20 Father gives an overview of Jeremiah Mt 20:17-28 Do we look for the cross? Letters (19:15) - Talking before mass (21:20) - Padre Pio talked about demons clapping at mass (22:36) - Nature of forgiveness (29:29) - Do we have holy fools? Word of the Day: Ransom & Many (31:29) Callers (34:55) - What is the current value of 30 pieces silvers in today's world? (36:32) - Where could I find info on exactly what Lent is, why 40 days and why do Catholics observe it? (39:49) - I got a reply from the judicial vicar, about attending an SSPX wedding, and the reply was the marriage would be valid. (43:03) - Diff b/w transubstantiation and consubstantiation and why do the Lutherans believe in 'con' but not in 'transubstantiation'? (47:37) - The music Fr. Simon loves

Bible Study: (1:50) Is 1:10, 16-20 What are the candles for in the first reading? Letters (19:59) - Has Father seen Jesus Revolution? Should we go to the movie with our Evangelical friends? (25:26) - Should I genuflect on one or two knees? (27:30) - Should we pray the Rosary before mass? Word of the Day: Father (33:31) Callers (38:43) - How do you handle if the priest itself is loud after mass? (41:15) - Question about confession, he did the absolution while I did the act of contrition. Is that ok? (43:50) - Do we all have infused knowledge?

Bible Study: (2:10) Dn 9:4b-10 How to form our consciences Lk 6:36-38 What is the inviolable law of the Kingdom? Letters (19:54) - Can Father compare the qualities of the various texts of the Bible? Word of the Day: Passion (39:22) Caller (42:51) - I'm divorced but started receiving communion because the diocese said it was okay. Is that okay? (46:28) - Where did Saint Augustine get the word militant?

Readings: (1:45) Ez 18:21-28 Father ties in how Americas are losing their Christian values similar to what Eziekiel is battling in the readings today with his words. (13:24) Mt 5:20-26 Father Simon answers what it means that we need to be more righteous than the scribes and the pharisees? Letters: (22:28) Letter about the ancient text of scripture (29:15) Letter from Lucy - the covenant sacrifice of Cane and Abel (31:31) Letter from Raymond - practice of the priest during Mass Word of the Day: (35:20) "Kodrantes" Calls: (38:57) Jeff - I think the end of Season 2, Hollywood embellished it, and get his take on it Steve - I was pretty scrumptiously when going to confession, now it's getting harder for confession, b/c my memory is getting worse, like did I confess this already. Could you help me? Alley - His opinion, on having women help the priest during adoration like w/the incense, vestments. Is that appropriate? Cathy - Does it make any difference in the giving of the eucharist from the minister, if you worked carefully and are cognizant of your duties and would that be a difference?

Bible Study: (2:05) Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Just because someone is different, they are no less human Mt 7:7-12 What is a remedy for original sin? Letters (20:17) - The Gospel gives a good description of someone with a seizure (23:49) - where in the Bible does it say that angels and humans are immortal? (25:22) - How do you ask a saint to pray for you? (28:22) - My daughter is an altar server, and I read a book that said no female should be a server Word of the Day: Feast of Lots (38:05) Callers (41:09) - Can people who use sorcery transfer afflictions from one person to another? (45:21) - Why isn't Bishop Sheen a saint? (48:19) - My daughter was a server - but she did a good job. She wanted to do it! It's good to learn young!

Bible Study: (2:20) Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah? Letters (18:18) - If a formally good angel, Satan, could reject God, could a human being in heaven reject God? (23:51) - Question about the direction of a listener's diocese (25:33) - Father comments on a young person playing with the Eucharist Word of the Day: Crowds press in/A Sign (29:04) Callers (32:22) - If Jesus says he was the Alpha and the Omega, how can he also be infinite? (34:18) - Where does the idea of a messiah come from in the Jewish tradition? (39:10) - Reincarnation: How do I explain why its wrong? (42:54) - My 52-year-old son committed suicide. How can I understand this?

Bible Study: (2:18) Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans? Father deconstructs The Our Father Letters (19:55) - Father follows up about a question about SSPX (28:05) - Extraordinary minister reports another minister giving a young person the Eucharist. Word of the Day: Word (31:50) Callers: (34:22): Who wrote the creation story in Genesis? (36:53) - They ate of the fruit, and Satan changes those lenses to shame and evil came forth. What do think about Father? (38:14) - What does he think about how annulments approved a lot? (44:27) - From Matthew 22, what commandment is the greatest, what is the difference between heart and mind? (46:40)- I've been attending Neocatechumenal Way, and the priest celebrates mass in any room in the Church. The people make the bread that will later be consecrated. Is that okay?

Bible Study: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Father explains the rules from today's first reading Mt 25:31-46 Why are goats bad? Letters (21:05) - A priest recommends "the great Turdor Bible myth" (22:54) - Listener says her priest listens to RR! (26:13) - Do the Roman Catholics have 'fool for Christ's sake?' (28:36) - Among vs amongst in the Hail Mary (42:45) - Comment about the Orthodox and the Papacy Word of the Day: Gymnos Callers (42:45) - Why do we pray to the Angels? Why don't we just pray to the Holy Spirit? (46:19) - Can I go to a wedding in the SSPX church? The Groom is Roman Catholic.

Bible Study: (2:28) Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast? Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting Letters (18:55) Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song (22:05) Is there salt in holy water? (25:11) Can a non-Catholic read at mass (28:40) Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated (32:39) Callers: (38:37) What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years. More like spiritual advice? (41:47) Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? (41:49) Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving. What could I do? (48:12) Could you explain Rogation Days? Original Air Date: March 4, 2023

Bible Study: (1:38) Dt 30:15-20 What are the commandments actually about Verse before the Gospel: Father discusses what the kingdom really means Lk 9:22-25 The powerlessness of Jesus Letters (18:51)- How many covenants are there? (22:50) - How can evil exist if God is all love? (23:40) - After mass we say prayers to Mary, should we add it to Sunday Mass? Word of the Day: Seven (34:19) Callers (37:20) - What would have come about if there was no law against eating pork? (41:06) - My Daughter sells Crystals and Tarot Cards. They're having a grand opening and should I go? (46:01) - If I were to meet Jesus face to face, my life would be changed. Why don't I have a deep faith?

Bible Study: (2:04) Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Why do we fast? & How should we pray? Letters (17:45) - I've enjoyed the sermons at a Protestant Parish (22:47) - I think my priest listens to your show! (24:57) - A habit of vice can only be overcome by a habit of virtue (27:40) - I saw something strange during mass Word of the Day: Hypocrite Callers (36:56) - Can non-Catholics receive Ashes today (38:56) - In a Christian way how should I behave towards my homosexual student, I teach German and he's in his 60s. (44:32) - Is there something for layman to get away from the world and pray? Just like for nuns and priests? (47:13) - What does he think of female altar servers?

Bible Study: (1:43) Sir 2:1-11 What does it mean to desire the will of God Mk 9:30-37 Father discusses the real gift of life & what it means to be a child of God Letters (19:06) - What does Gal 4:10 mean? (29:16) - Please explain Korban (49:14) - Does Jesus think we ought not take oaths Word of the Day: Lent (32:19) Callers (33:43) - Any patron saint for people with difficult medical conditions? (35:56) - Question about Psalm 37: 18 and the word 'wholehearted'? (39:53) - Question about the Catechism (42:23) - How did the Egyptians at the time of Pharoah, perceive the Exodus? (45:12) - Is it true that even when someone goes to hell, they can still be redeemed is that true?

Bible Study: (1:39) Sir 1:1-10 Father discusses the power of knowledge & speaking the truth in love Mk 9:14-29 Father discusses the power of trust Letters (26:24) - Question about Jewish sacrifice (31:17) - why can't deacons get married after ordination? Word of the Day: As (34:35) Callers (37:09) - I lived 5 miles from Asbury, and went there on Saturday! (45:13) - My daughter is taking a World Religions class, and she think that God has revealed himself to all religions, and not just to Israelites. What does Father think? (50:28) - I've never kept my Lenten Sacrifice. What does that mean for my soul?

Bible Study: (2:01) Gn 11:1-9 Father gives us theory of language Mk 8:34—9:1 Why is the soul so important Letters (20:05) - Can I bless my home with holy water? (22:44) - What kind of oath taking is Jesus referring to? (24:41) - Did Moses have horns? (28:07) - Who did Cain think might kill him? (32:19) - What are the knights templar? Word of the Day: Twelve (36:00) Callers (38:05) - Why did John the Baptist not recognize Jesus? (40:33) - Does Paradise equal heaven? (44:14) - The Glory Be and the Sign of the Cross seem similar. What are their origins and are they connected? (46:41) - Zachariah and the Feast Tabernacles: Any resources on this? (50:22) - Hebrew friend told me that a baby considered a human until it's 7 weeks old according to his tradition. Is that true?

Bible Study: (3:10) Gn 9:1-13 Father talks about evolution & the human soul Letters (20:12) - I would like to beat my addiction (33:02) - Why does Jesus' use spit to heal? (34:03) - Leaven of the Pharisees reflection Word of the Day: Christ (37:43) Callers (42:00) - If somebody is possessed, and they commit a mortal sin while possessed, are they culpable? (44:50) - How do you pray if you have a child that isn't right in their mind and they're paranoid? He's in his 50s? (48:01) - What is the significance of the number 12?

Bible Study: (1:44) Gn 8:6-13, 20-22 Is the story of Noah literally true? Mk 8:22-26 Why does Jesus try to hide his miracles? Letters (20:24) - The Fisherman's tomb book (23:15) - God's rejection of Cain's sacrifice (24:55) - Scriptural reference regarding guardian angels (Mt 18:10) (26:36) - Are there reference to the Messiah in Torah? Word of the Day: Ark (35:18) Callers (37:24) - What animals were unclean on the Ark? (40:45) - I bought a crucifix that had blood on Jesus' knees. What does Father think? (42:28) - My niece living w/her fiancé, should I attend the wedding still? (45:08) - When did the apostles become bishops and priests? (48:56) - What's the best way to get rid of resentment?

Bible Study: (1:46) Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Did God regret creating humans? Letters (17:33) - Why were communion rails removed? (26:20) - Hindu fable poem Word of the Day: Leaven (30:21) Callers (37:16) - Are there any traditions about how the gifts of the wise men were used by the holy family? (38:38) - What is the proper translation of Jn 3:16? 46:26) - Friend is openly bi-sexual. She asked me about relationship advice; what should I tell her?

Bible Study: (2:36) Gn 4:1-15, 25 Father gives his thoughts on the creation of Eve Father discusses the collapse of family life Letters (17:22) What are the different expectations of the messiah? (26:51) If I can't make a funeral, can I go to mass at a different time? (27:55) Silence at Mass (29:45) Selling things in the vestibule (41:47) Sister scolded me for being left handed (44:34) Creation in Genesis Word of Day: Sighed (35:30)

Bible Study: (1:18) Gn 2:18-25 When was man created? Letters (14:45) - why Is Jesus a popular name in Spanish speaking countries? (17:12) - Why did Mother Teresa go through a dark night? (19:04) - Being the youngest child (19:34) - Question about hospice (23:15) - can a man who was married who got an annulment, can he go back to the seminary Word of the Day: Schmooze, Shekel, Shill & Comment on the Gospel (31:26) Callers (42:34) - How was it that the Romans were oppressing Catholics, but we're called Roman Catholics? (45:16) - Is it a sin to not give feeding tube? (47:43) - My daughter is four and is asking me, 'when and if God will forgive her for the things she's been doing?' How do I answer her? (49:39) - Is the destiny of a person predestined, however, isn't there free will? (50:53) - What in the Sanctus, what does it mean, when says 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord?

Bible Study: (2:00) Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Was the garden of Eden a perfect place? Mk 7:14-23 What determines who we are? Letters 22:30 - The chaos of the sacristy before mass Word of the Day: Seven (33:04) Callers (40:38) - What do you think Fr about this viral video where a gentleman asked a pro-life, 'if God is pro-life why did he destroy people in flood?' (44:11) - Follow-up question about the Precious Blood (46:01) - When Jesus fulfilled the law, did he fulfill the prophecies of his covenant?

Bible Study: (1:37) Gn 1:20—2:4a Expecting Perfection Mk 7:1-13 Father discusses giving it all to God Letters (15:18) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary? (18:57) - Father discusses what the Gospels are for Word of the Day: Mystery of God (27:40) Callers (35:17) - Why did the Jews and Samaritans dislike each other? (35:17) - Have we lost anything by not having the Precious Blood at mass? (41:59) - Was St. Dismas the first person to go into paradise? (46:45) - Clarification on the mystery of the kingdom of God

Bible Study: (1:35) Gn 1:1-19 How are we to understand the creation of the world? Mk 6:53-56 Father comments more on tassels Letters (13:59) - Question about changing the words of the consecration (16:31) - Did Jesus not know who touched his garment? (18:12) - Do I have to go to the geographical boundary of my parish? Word of the Day: Scurry (28:10) Callers (29:24) - Is it okay for an Eucharistic Minister during mass to take a host on their own from the ciborium and place it into a pyx? (32:24) - There's a choir member, who receives the Eucharist, but doesn't take it yet, as she sings. After she sings, she consumes the host, but it's after the vessel are purified. Is that okay? (42:09) - Book Recommendation about early Christianity?