Father Simon Says

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?

Bible Study: (1:40) Heb 13:1-8 Father discusses the different kinds of love & the Christian family Mk 6:14-29 Father talks about Herod's family Letters: (20:12) - there's too much music at my parish & there should be more silence (26:14) - Question about my elderly mother's marriage (29:43) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary? Word of the Day: Distressed (34:11) Callers (35:18) - Could you explain the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews, as we use it today and has it's been used before? (41:04) - There's so much music during communion (42:47) - How could I address a nephew of mine who hasn't talked to his mom in 20 years? (45:46) - My uncle passed away yesterday. I'm Catholic, and I was told that he was going to have a very simple funeral. What should I do? (48:40) - My parents played music for 40 years and when people applauded, it was a thank you. What does Father think about it?

Bible Study: (2:02) Mal 3:1-4 What does God want? Heb 2:14-18 Mary's Role in the Church Letters (21:10) - Psalm 110 - what does it say about David and Jesus? (27:09) - Man at my parish was told not to be a lector Word of the Day: Surely (35:50) Callers (41:29) - My friend is dying from Parkinson’s. I am praying he comes back to the Church. How can I help him come back? (44:18) - Can a person receive Communion without confirmation? (45:18) - What is the significance of 40? (50:11) - Did Mary & Joseph go from Bethlehem to Nazareth for Presentation and when did they go to Egypt?

Bible Study: (2:10) Heb 12:4-7, 11-15 Strive for peace with everyone! Mk 6:1-6 Why did the people take offense at Jesus? Letters (19:21) - Question about priests celebrating mass (22:41) - What does it mean to offer it up? (25:59) - James asks about the size of the host the priest uses (29:38) - My husband was asked to be a godparent Word of the Day: Scrouges (33:53) Callers (39:43) - When we say 'Through my fault...' we strike our breasts three times. Why don't we strike our breasts the 'Lamb of God' (43:00) - As a Catholic gentleman w/two kids, what would Fr. do in my shoes, if wife wants a divorce, and me and the kids don't. (46:37) - Question Psalm 82: 1

Bible Study: (2:04) Heb 12:1-4 How do we get rid of burdens and sin? Mk 5:21-43 Why is today's story broken in two? Letters: (24:43) - Wayne asks about if the Devil hates a particular prayer or practice (27:26) - Ralph asks about a confirmation candidate blessing (29:19) - What Bible should I give a confirmation student? (31:30) - Does Jesus proceed from the Father and the Son? (32:28) - I'd like to talk about praying for the dead with a Lutheran (35:29 - Did God fight over the body of Moses? Word of the Day: Talitha (38:27) Callers: (40:09) - Question about John 3:13 (44:35) - About 1 Corinthians 5:2 , about expelling a community member and how that's applied. (49:25) - Comment on raising your hand and blessing (50:02) - A protestant friend gave me a birthday card with money and the card said 'To a born-again Christian sister and from a born-again Christian Brother'. Should I send the money back?

Bible Study: (1:54) Heb 11:32-40 What does it mean to live by the law? Mk 5:1-20 What enslaves us? Letters 28:45 - What was the Inquisition? Word of the Day: Unclean (35:38) Callers (39:33) - My husband passed away w/o last rites. He made many first Fridays and First Saturdays, and if so the promise was you wouldn't die without a priest. Could you comment? (46:46)- During elevation at mass, I saw a priest raise the chalice and the host w/the same hand. Is that ok?

Bible Study: (1:56) Heb 10:32-39 Enlightenment as a type of conversion Why IN is the biggest word in the Creed Mk 4:26-34 What is the kingdom of God like? Letters (19:28) - A listener corrects Father Simon's pronunciation (22:39) - Are Jews opposed to abortion? (29:22) - Protestants quote Ecc 5:9-6 Word of the Day: Mysteries of the kingdom (34:33) Callers (37:59) - Why God needs an army? (42:26) - Could you explain when Simeon says to Mary, "your heart shall be pierced..?" (45:14) - How do we as Catholics face tribulations in the Church?

Bible Study: (2:36) 2 Tm 1:1-8 & Ti 1:1-5 Father gives the history of Sts. Timothy and Titus and organization in the early Church Mk 4:21-25 Father expalins when a light is under a bushel basket Letters (22:32) - Church history books recommendation (24:28) - if I find a catholic man, can I marry? I received a declaration of nullity? (29:30) - Could God empathize with us if he hadn't become human? (32:42) - I have a friend who is dying but she's not Catholic; can she be anointed? Word of the Day: Hear (36:19) Callers (42:10) - Suggestions on how to deal w/worry and anxiety and cowardice? (45:47) - Can the Church do a baptism, when they can't find the certificate, and not sure if they're baptized? (49:22) - Have any female saints has received the stigmata?

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 22:3-16 Father shares his theories about St. Paul Mk 16:15-18 Should we be snake handlers Letters (19:48) - Father discusses the nature of the Church (22:42) - Father discusses the sin against the spirit (29:16) - A non-Catholic asks Father about the past having no-ontological status. Word of the Day: A Pauline contradiction (34:25) Callers: (39:13) - We're buying a house and the previous owner had an item called Mezuzah that Jewish people used on the door. Should I keep it there? (42:24) - Was Joseph of Arimathea a tin merchant who took the Holy Grail to Ireland? (46:00) - I saw a priest drop host in front of me and he picked it up like a dirty Kleenex. Should I let priest know about it that he should've done better? (48:29) - Why is the Bible so hard to understand and why not make it easier?

Bible Study: (3:10) Heb 10:1-10 The forgiveness of God Mk 3:31-35 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? Letters (19:54) - Was Mary a perpetual virgin? (21:41) - Was Mary as young as 12 at the Annunciation? (24:13) - Fr. Michael writes in about reverent Novus Ordo worship (30:40) - Can deacons give liturgical blessings? (34:27) - My mom's answer to how OT people lived for so long Word of the Day: Christ (36:40) Callers (39:55) - Comment on cousin - that word didn't come till the 1300s. What do you think about that Father? (42:00) -Can a lay person lay the monstrance on the side table? (43:48) - Is Friday an abstinence day? (46:45) - Question about Parable of the sower - how does one change the soil? (48:21) - About the word cousin, being Italian, there is a word on how to distinguish b/w cousin and brothers, and the word phrase is 'cugini fratelli'

Bible Study: (2:05) Heb 9:15, 24-28 Was Abraham Jewish? Mk 3:22-30 What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? Letters (23:22) - Is Mass the duplication of Calvary? (27:28) - There's no sign my relatives will return to the faith. Is this a sign of God's permissive will? Word of the Day: Beelzebul (36:03) Callers (38:28)- My wife is a Catholic School Teacher and loves the show! (41:09) - What is the 'Internal Forum'? (44:42) - Does God knows our free will action, does our future exist ontologically? (49:47) - If a person changes their sex, does it prevent them from going to heaven?

Bible Study: (3:31) Heb 8:6-13 Father talks about what a mediator really is Mk 3:13-19 Father gives his thoughts about the Sermon on the Mount Letters (21:54) - Who can give blessings at mass? (23:44) - If we have Christ in us, why do we need to receive him in the Eucharist? (25:46) - Question about communion services Word of the Day: OLD (28:43) Callers (33:11) - I think nlessing the children that come up is beautiful thing. What's your response? (39:08) - Why do we recite the creed only Sunday and solemnities? (43:26) - My niece is getting married civilly, and later getting married in the Church; should I attend the wedding? (45:41) - John the Baptist earlier said that he wasn't The Prophet. What prophet was he talking about? (48:01) - Comparisons between celebrating mass for someone who died, compared to mass for someone who's living; what's the difference? (49:50) - What should I do during the sign of peace?

Bible Study: (1:57) Heb 7:25—8:6 How has the liturgy of the Temple been superseded? Mk 3:7-12 Father talks about where Jesus preaches his sermons Letters (21:09) - Why does Jesus tell the crippled man to go home? (25:13) - What posture should we have during the Eucharistic prayer? (27:33) - Is it OK to say that God is Father and mother? Word of the Day: Sternly (33:15) Callers (36:03) - Sons of Zebedee, John and James, was John the favored one? (40:28) - Question about the Orthodox Bible? (46:36) - Could you explain Psalm 80 to me? (49:00) - One could be an observant Jew but not believe in afterlife, how is this not a contradiction? (49:56) - Sunday's Gospel, could you explain John 1:29-34?

Bible Study: (3:07) Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 Who was Melchizedek? Mk 3:1-6 Why was Jesus angry today? Letters (19:40) - Did Jesus know his Scripture? (23:02) - Can I attend a Protestant Church service? (27:15) - Moral and venial sins (31:04) - Number 144,000? (33:24) - In the OT people live long lives, why? Word of the Day: Didache (36:24) Callers (46:11) - Matthew 17: 21 - was it deleted from the Bible? (51:04) - I'm Protestant; why Baptize babies?

Bible Study: (2:47) Heb 6:10-20 What are religious rules motivated by? Mk 2:23-28 What is the Gospel of Mark about? Letters (24:05) - Another question about valid baptism. What does it mean that the soul is the form of the body? 38:00 - How do we view Protestants? Word of the Day: LORD (37:37) Callers: (41:21) - What do I do with my son who wants to become a female and he's in his mid 20s? (47:07) - I got a rosary from Westminster Abbey and it had an emblem of our Lady w/nine stars. Could you explain? (49:45) - Did Melchizedek actually worship God?

Bible Study: (3:16) Heb 5:1-10 Father explains what true priesthood is Mk 2:18-22 What is fasting actually about? Letters (18:38)- Father reviews a letter about someone cutting off her hair (20:11) - Father sings one of his favorite German songs (21:06) - Can an ordination of an ordination be declared null? (26:55) - Why are there so many different nationalities? Word of the Day: New (32:54) Callers (37:40) - A non-baptized person can validly baptize. (40:28) - I was given a subscription to a publication called 'Daily Word;' should I read it? (44:48) - I working on this house and while digging a ditch, I found a statue of St. Francis. Why was it put there? (47:48) - When a priest is baptizing you, are they doing it like John the Baptist?

Bible Study: (2:17) Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 Who were the first converts to Christianity? Mk 2:1-12 What is the scandal from today’s Gospel? Letters (21:24) - What does it mean 'to be born from above?' Word of the Day: Heart (33:00) Callers (36:07) - I'm a convert from Southern Baptist and I'm having trouble with Mary. (49:01) - Would God tell immortal souls, 'They shall surely die?'

Bible Study: (1:47) Heb 3:7-14 What does it mean to live today? Mk 1:40-45 How does this Gospel challenge our view of Jesus? Letters (21:34) - Should communion ministers give a blessing? (25:34) - What does Mt. Moriah mean? (26:56) - Clapping at mass (28:14) - A new way to listen to Fr. Simon Says (29:15) - Gossiping about our children Word of the Day: Desert (38:29) Callers 40:52) - Could an order be created in the Church for married men who want to be priests?

Bible Study: (3:10) Heb 2:14-18 Why does God test us? Mk 1:29-39 Why is prayer so important? Letters (20:45) - What is fear of the Lord (24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant? (27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul Word of the Day: Novena (32:28) Callers (35:57) - As a young priest, how can I evangelize my friends? (41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean? (44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope? (47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will? (49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do?

Bible Study: (2:35) Heb 2:5-12 Father explains his pro-Talmudic reading of today's text Mk 1:21-28 What does it mean to teach with authority? What's the best way to rebuke the Devil? Letters (19:11) - Can Father explain the 'Come Holy Spirit' prayer (33:44) - There is a parishioner wears a shirt that says 'protect trans kids.' What should I do? Word of the Day: Hierarchy (39:21) Callers (43:59) - How to judge rightly in terms of giving money to priests? (47:16) - Husband and I going on a cruise, and one of the Sundays, we're not going to be able to go to mass. Is that okay? (48:52) - A friend is w/the Armenian Church, he goes to communion at the Catholic Church, is that okay, or how to advise him?

Readings (2:28) Father talks about the Baptism of the lord. (8:06) Father talks about why Magi could recognize Jesus as king and why some people can’t recognize Him. Letters (18:21) Bernice – About Pope Benedict Christine – why are there not more times for confession Word of the Day (33:38) Confession and Church Phones (36:46) Jerry - Do we become the mystical body, blood, soul, divinity of Jesus Christ, when we receive the Eucharist? Ines - where do souls come from, and how are souls are made? Has he made them already, or when pregnant? Larry - Is today the last day on the traditional calendar for Christmas? Maria - I got divorced, is it okay for me to get married again? I didn't get married by the Church? Betty - Relationship b/w parishes and dioceses. What happens when a priest doesn't have a lot of business training and what happens when a priest is not behaving as they should, like being arrogant. Christiana - When you consecrate yourself to Our Lady. There are so many different kinds of consecration. When you consecrate, or could you consecrate to multiple?

Bible Study: (2:33) 1 Jn 5:5-13 We need to learn to trust M 1:7-11 Father compares the geologies of Matthew and Luke Letters (21:27) - Question about Jeremiah and when life begins (24:51) - When was Fr. Simon convinced that the Shroud was a real thing? (29:37) - I have a young 25-year-old neighbor who wants to shave her head. What should I say to her? (31:20) - What is the original language of the OT Word of the Day: Baptism (35:14) Callers (39:25) - When did Jesus establish the sacrament of penance and where? Why is it necessary to confess to a priest? (43:52) - What do we celebrate on the feast of the epiphany? (45:25) - Can I watch my Grandson's wrestling matches on Sunday even though its the day of rest? (47:19) - How do I convince my family that we should not spread the ashes of deceased?

Bible Study: (0.40.409) 1 Jn 3:11-21 What is love actually about? Are we willing to give our lives to Christ? Word of the Day: Nazareth (21.01) Note: We had an abbreviated show today because we aired a rebroadcast of Pope Benedict XVI's funeral.

Why is the language of St. John's writings so different? (1:59) 1 Jn 3:7-10 Who is a model of righteousness? Jn 1:35-42 Father tells a funny anecdote from today's Gospel Letters (18:31) - Father comments on the Seventh Day Adventists and the Second Coming of Christ (25:41) - What does Moriah mean? (27:10) - What is 'vicar' of Christ? Word of the Day: Children (31:40) Callers (33:01) - Your opening comments on happy new year to blessed new year is the same shift that occurred with the Mass when they changed the word happy to blessed. (36:48) - Do we get our Guardian angel at conception or birth? and where is the Ark of the covenant now? (38:02) - Galatians: What does Paul mean by works of righteousness? (40:55) - When John was in prison he asked if Jesus was the one so why did he say behold the Lamb of God in today's reading? (42:45) - Why does the Church not talk more about the consequences of sin today? (47:05) - A friend of mine lost her husband. Can I wish that she feels the presence of her deceased husband or is that against Teaching? (48:40) - Why does Jesus change names of people and how does that relate with changing the names of popes?

1 JN 2:29–3:6 What happens when we stand before God? What does it mean to persist in sin? Jn 1:29-34 The connection between Jesus and Abraham Letters 29:45 - Mary discusses greeting our neighbor before mass 36:15 - was Paul made a bishop? Word of the Day: Baptized (34:44) Caller 48:20 - Is it a sin that I didn't go to Sunday mass last week, b/c I had fear that car would get stuck in snow 50:00 - How to compliment a priest without trying to praise him too much? 54:15 - Confused on what Pope Francis dedicated this year to. For example like 'Year of St. Joseph' 57:50 - If someone wants to get engaged w/someone, how much should they reveal their past sins

Bible Study: (2:16) Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 How do we understand visions? Jn 1:47-51 Is Jesus Jacob's ladder? Letters (23:52) What does In persona christi mean? Is the Polish National Catholic Church in line with Rome? Word of the Day: Saints (34:42) Callers (37:12) - Question about Baptism and purgatory (43:25) - Paul asks about triple immersion Baptism (48:08) - I just went to a beautiful mass and I want to share it (50:04) - Question about purgatory, where is it clear in the Bible about the existence of purgatory? Original Air Date: 9-29-22