Father Simon Says

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

Bible Study: (3:14) Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Father talks about the beautiful contribution of women Lk 9:51-56 What does it mean that Jesus set his face on Jerusalem Letters: (18:03) Dan wrote in about the Presentation of the Lord Father talks about fundamentalism and literalism Father discusses the Church in Germany responding to a letter from Fr. Michael Word of the Day: Rebuke (38:44) Callers (41:29) During the mass, we have the Mystery of Faith and one of the acclimations 'When we eat this bread...' Isn't this reinforcing that we're just eating bread? (45:18) - What Father's view regarding the Great German speaking mystic Meister Eckhart? (48:25) - Father's thoughts about St. Vincent de Paul organization and that I was personally helped by SVDP this year Original Air Date - 9-27-22

Bible Study: (2:37) ECCL 3:1-11 There is a time for everything under the heavens! LK 9:18-22 Do the Scriptures contradict each other? Letters: Listener disagreed with Father's advice to mothers How is the Presentation of Jesus a Joyful Mystery and a Sorrow of Mary? Listener shares her reversion to the faith Listener shares the power of religious statues on her faith Question about pharmacy in the time of Jesus Father remarks about sorrow and the faith Listener writes about the Latin root for left-handed people Why do we have to confess to priests? Are holy cards and rosaries that we get in the mail blessed? Word of the Day: To serve

Bible Study: (1:55) ECCL 1:2-11 What does Ecclesiastes have to do with jury duty? LK 9:7-9 Father discusses the power of being united to Christ Letters (16:40) Listener asks about transgenderism Father talks about valid Mass listener asks about Jews, Muslims and the Trinity Word of the Day: Tetrarch (36:10) Callers (40:02) - ​Is it okay for a priest at daily mass to skip prayers of the faithful? (42:08) - I thought Father's remarks about CCD was very perfect. I'm running into problems regarding questions about Gender Identity and how to speak to the parents as a Catechist. (46:09) - Since our belief is in the Trinity, should we say the Muslims don't believe in the same God? (50:17) - What do you think about Lifemark the movie about adoption? Original Air Date: 9-22-22

Bible Study: (2:03) 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a When was the last time you heard the voice of God? Letters (20:32) Listener shares story of Baptism in the Holy Spirit Listener shares story of birth of her son Caller shares story of Holy Communion Word of the Day: Deacon (33:41) Callers (37:42) – Why do Catholics bow down to Mary, when it clearly says you shouldn’t bow down to idols? (41:02) – Comment on topic of family and poverty. Thank you (44:05) – How can we know what charisms we have? (49:38) – Callers talks about his family

Bible Study: (3:24) EZ 2:8—3:4 What is the sweet and bitter scroll? MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Letters (19:38) Can I go to communion if I can’t do my penance before mass begins? What does the title Lord mean in the context of St. Joseph? Word of the day: Syrians vs Assyrians (29:37) Callers (36:48) - I'm 100 years old, but I'm tired of living. Could you help me? (40:41) - We're starting the Consecration to St. Joseph and there's a word 'divorce' in Matthew, could you help? (46:26) - Could you add to the story of Simon the Cyrenian? (49:29) - Caller reflects on different uses for the term Lord. Original Air Date: August 9, 2022

Bible Study: (1:53) RV 3:1-6, 14-22 Father Simon discusses God's restraint LK 19:1-10 Father offers his thoughts on Zacchaeus Letters: (20:23) What does the first reading skip over verses 7-13? Word of the day: Spit (33:36) Callers (34:59) - When we say the profession of faith, why do we say, 'When we eat this bread?' (37:17) - I have a friend who's an atheist and doesn't believe in concept of eternity and doesn't believe in Christ and God. How do I convince him? (42:31) - I'm the only Catholic in my family and don't have many Catholic friends. Should I worry about having a Catholic funeral? (43:56) - Where there synagogues everywhere during the time of Jesus? (46:38) - When the college of cardinals meets to elect the Pope, are they guided by the Holy Spirit when they vote? (49:12) - I'm a convert. Why aren't there more Protestant converts? Original Air Date 11-15-22

Bible Study: (2:11) Rv 4:1-11 Father compares this passage to the beginning of Ezekiel and describes what the apocalypse is Lk 19:11-28 Father explains how today's parable aimed at Herod Letters Father reads a letter about prayers for priests Word of the Day: Cherub (37:34) Callers (26:50) - How could I enjoy praying the Liturgy of the Hours? (30:23) - Could you put Holy Water in an empty bottle? (33:22) - Comment: The Church is responsible for sanctification (42:40) - What's the diff b/w Liturgy of the Hours and Vespers? (44:09) - Does he use a particular Bible program to look at word concordance? (46:28) - Revelation 4:11 and God's Will Original Air Date: 11-16-22

Bible Study: (1:57) ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13 Will God keep his promises? MT 21:28-32 What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify? Letters (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily? (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season? (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany? (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about the tabernacle? Word of the Day: Repent Original Air Date: 12-13-22

1 Sm 1:24-28 Do we love God or our children more? Lk 1:46-56 The importance of gratitude and the words of Mary Letters: (19:35) - we need a resurgence of the reading of the Douay–Rheims (26:14) - Observation about Jesus' seamless garment (32:32) – Book for in-laws Word of the Day: Wine skins (34:44) Callers (36:12) - How are we to fear the Lord if we're also supposed to love him? (38:22) - Elizabeth and St. John the Baptist - who was the first one to acknowledge that Christ was coming? (40:37) - Was the Temple area paved with stones? (43:24) - Is it true that we're not supposed to eat meat on Christmas Eve? (44:52) - Genesis 20:16 could you explain? (47:04) - Question about St. Gertrude prayer in souls in purgatory?

Bible Study: (2:03) SG 2:8-14 Father discusses what the canon of Scripture is LK 1:39-45 Did the angels tell Mary to go see Elizabeth? Letters (26:00) - Is the Annunciation the first mention of the Holy Spirit? (27:30) - I invited a friend who doesn't go to mass; should I tell her not to receive Holy Communion? (24:07) - Jessica asks about a theory that says Moses invented YHWH (29:47) - Question about the third commandment Word of the Day: Giselle (35:23) Callers: (36:51) - Presentation in the Temple; did Joseph take Jesus into the temple by himself? (39:11) - Abraham took Isaac to be sacrificed and took up a lot of stuff with him. It seems like this kind of action was a common thing; was it? (43:03) - Is there a difference between the saints and angels? (45:07) - What are Father's thoughts about The Diary of Elizabeth Kindleman and the Flame of Love Rosary? (47:31) - How do dissenters about the Church's teaching about homosexuality deal with Biblical teaching about it?

Bible Study: (6:08) Is 7:10-14 What is more hopeful than the birth of the child? Father also explains the importance of the Greek translation of this passage. Lk 1:26-38 Father explains what it means to be a true slave of the Lord Letters (18:32) Father share's Dan's thoughts about Zachariah's silence (21:45) Is it OK to pray for a good Catholic man? (28:40) - My sister received a heart! Word of the Day: Betrothed (29:42) Callers (37:24) - If you're up in Alaska where they have 24 hour sunlight, and in Jewish tradition, next day starts at sundown, when does the next day start? (39:58) - When I pray the 5th Joyful Mystery I meditate on Jesus' parents. I'm sure on the way back to Nazareth, Jesus was in control. What do you think about that Father? (44:30) - Follow-up on sundown question. (45:44) - Doesn't the Sabbath give a break to the slaves and the animals too? Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20 (47:58) - I had a rabbi speak to me about Jewish people living in Hawaii.

Bible Study: (1:40) JGS 13:2-7, 24-25A Why wasn't Sampson a good man? LK 1:5-25 Father explains some of the genealogical details of Mary Letters: (19:01) - Question about living streams ministry (22:10) - why is Stephen considered to be the first martyr (24:11) Why does the litany of the poor souls include those who died at sea? (26:25) - What might have become of a pregnant woman whose husband divorced her? Word of the Day: Yoke (31:00) Callers (35:16) - At end of Rosary Salve Regina is usually said; does that change during the liturgical year? (36:23) - My non-practicing son is married civilly to a non-practicing lady. Is it okay for them to be coming to my house? (43:13) - How could Mary's mother give birth to Mary if sin and sinlessness don't combine? (46:49) - I missed mass yesterday; I was sick. Am I excused anyway?

Bible Study: (1:46) Is 56:1-3a, 6-8 Father discusses how science has caught up to faith Jn 5:33-36 Who were Judeans? What are the works 'that the Father gave me?' Letters Father discusses returning the tabernacle to its rightful place (24:42) - John writes about the relationship between science and religion (26:35) - Can a priest give absolution if he doesn't know the language of the penitent (28:36) - Question about the signs that accompany believers Word of the Day : Witness (34:32) Caller (36:57) - What evidence do we have that the Church was founded by Christ? (40:44) - I am trying to read the bible cover to cover and in Genesis 6:6 God regretted making human beings. How could he regret? (44:20) - Did Jesus made carpentry (yoks) that didn't injure animals? (47:01) - Were Adam and Eve actually immaculately conceived?

Bible Study: (1:46) Is 54:1-10 How should we think about Bible? Lk 7:24-30 Was John the Baptist sure Jesus was the Christ? Letters (20:160) - Since John the Baptist knew that Jesus was Lord, was it a constant mortification for him to be away from Jesus? (22:32) - Are Mary and the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person? (25:59) - Abram comments on St. John of the Cross Word of the Day: Maker (29:02) Callers (33:13) - Do Christians and Jews worship the same God? (39:18) - Question about a rosary from Immaculee Ibalizagia where it's 7 Hail Marys instead of 10 and different mysteries. (41:44) - I had a vasectomy after I had two children who were born prematurely. I did go to confession, however I still have the scars, what else could I do? (46:03) - Could you explain the symbols of the Gospel writers?

Bible Study: (6:33) IS 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-25 What happens when God isn't kind to us? LK 7:18B-23 What's Father's theory on this Passage? Letters (20:34) - Father talks about moving the tabernacle (23:07) - Letter about someone who left the Catholic Church (27:56) - Discrepancies about the criminal crucified next to Jesus Word of the Day: Vindication! (34:41) Callers (38:45) - John 3:13 and Ecclesiastes 3:19-21, and could you explain those in terms of the death and body. (43:12) - Comment on the Eucharist from Bishop Sheen: 'When I walk into Church these days, I felt like Mary Magdalene' referring to lack of importance. (46:24) - When Jesus said, to the Pharisees 'In your law, it says ye are Gods'. Was Jesus being sarcastic when he said that?

Bible Study: (1:57) ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13 Will God keep his promises? MT 21:28-32 What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify? Letters (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily? (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season? (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany? (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about the tabernacle? Word of the Day: Repent

Bible Study: (1:58) ZEC 2:14-17 How did this prophecy come to be? Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is LK 1:26-38 Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43) Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33) Caller: (37:48) - Question about Mary as the New Covenant (41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to clean house? (43:31) - How can I manage frequenting businesses that support things that are not Catholic? (45:30) - I get emotional when I'm filled with Grace. How can I get religious without getting emotional about it? (47:57) - I think God alone is immortal. How come we are taught that we are immortal?

Bible Study: (1:43) IS 48:17-19 What are the works of the law? Letters (18:03) - More usher controversy (19:03) - Can I use NFP to prevent a disease? (21:17) - Father discusses psalms at mass (24:02) - Funerals and communion advice (34:40) - Nephew to be raised in the Orthodox faith; is that OK? Word of the Day: Vindication! (32:18) Callers (35:23) - Explain Psalm 16:10 (39:10) - What happened to Adam & Eve's Bones? (40:38) - I heard a priest say the congregation is transubstantiated, could you help me? (46:01) - What is this Advent tradition? (47:46) - Clarity on the reading from Genesis yesterday, as priest was equating for Jesus coming into the world, because of blame? Is blame the sin, or is the sin, accepting the fruit?

Bible Study: (4:19) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 What does it mean that God adopts us? Lk 1:26-38 What's the difference between Mary and Zaccariah? Letters (21:09) Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else? (22:11) If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve's hand, would it have still been considered sin? (24:08) - David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:50) Callers (36:32) - The Presentation of Mary (39:55) - How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours? (41:46) - Was Philemon about the consecrated life? (43:35) - Could Mary have said 'No' to Gabriel? (44:52) - How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic? (47:37) - Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us?

Bible Study: (2:12) Is 40:25-31 What's Father's method of prayer? Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martr Letters (18:16) Listener misses singing in the choir (20:44 ) - Can Eastern Orthodox Church receive communion at Catholic Church? (21:54) - Listener asks about the gift of tongues (26:08) - Why cant a Catholic woman with serious health concerns have an abortion? (29:31) Can a western Catholic become byzantine? Word of the Day: Inscrutable (32:43) Calls (35:42) - Question about original sin and total depravity (39:22) - Is it disrespectful to receive Eucharist Orthodox Liturgies? (41:13) 1 Corinthians 11:14 and question about long hair? (47:34) - Bread used for Eucharist and especially of times of disaster and war time? (48:36) - Significance of votive candles for deceased people?

Bible Study: (2:58) Is 40:1-11 Do Shepherds break the bones of sheep's legs? Mt 18:12-14 Why risk one's life for a sheep? Letters (18:17) - An usher wouldn't let me into mass (19:45) - Question about cleaning ladies at mass (22:44) - Can you change the psalm at mass? (27:48) - I don't understand Father's beef with the ushers (29:31) - Stay in your pew during the funeral mass? Word of the Day: Glory (34:36) Callers (35:55) - Question about 'gods' in John 10:34 (37:54) - If I lied in confession and realized it later, do I have to go back to confession? (42:05) - Question about Lazarus, and poor man who doesn't get the crumb. Could you explain? (45:52) - The GIRM does allow for a seasonal psalm

Bible Study: (2:49) Is 35:1-10 The beauties of this word is but a hit of the world to come Lk 5:17-26 Is knowledge salvific? Letters 27:00 - Listener discusses a locust that John the Baptist might have eaten. Are bugs kosher? 30:30 - Book recommendation for old testament prophecy 31:00 - I don't get the Immaculate Conception, I'm thinking of leaving the Catholic Church 36:00 - What was culture like during the time of Jesus Barclay Bible Studies Word of the Day: Astonishment (31:11) Callers: (32:53) - My father was a priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago at St. John Catinus Parish and Cardinal George spoke at his funeral. Did you know him, Father? He was an Anglican priest first. (34:12) - When we go from week to week in Advent wreath, do the original candles stay lit? (36:20) - Recommendation book that explains typology in the Bible, like 'Adam is the new Jesus.' From Shadows to Reality (37:40) - Could the dead pray for us? (39:54) - Why did there have to be a blood sacrifice? (41:19)- What would St. Paul say about the laws of not eating meat on Fridays, and going to mass every Sunday? (44:42) - Do we have any evidence of St. Joseph where he was buried or relics of him? (46:27) - How did all the different races come about?

Bible Study: (1:52) IS 29:17-24 How will we know when the Messiah comes? Mass Hysteria: (10:41) Letters (25:53) Father responds to a listener who disagrees with him (28:16) - Von Balthasar on building our house on sand (29:18) - My 17 year old wonders about various levels of heaven (32:02) - Colonel of truth Word of the Day: Sternly (36:43) Callers (41:36) - I am an ex-Baptist convert because I was Catechized poorly. (44:28) - Can you pray for a priest friend who is in the hospital who has Cancer? (45:37) - How did John Know Jesus would be baptizing with spirit and fire? (49:40) - How can I share the idea of suffering to a child? (54:13) - Is the little wind whisper in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit?

Bible Study: (3:04) Mt 7:21, 24-27 Why does God work miracles? Mass Hysteria: Father continues his commentary on ushers and communion (12:54) Letters (22:02) - Are we supposed to say 'in Jesus' name?' (24:54) - Father comments on the prayer of St. Gertrude Word of the Day: Authority (34:36) Callers (38:54) - A man gave half of the communion to his service dog. Is that okay? (44:05) - Blessing: Who can give blessings in the Church? (46:10) - If we go to hell how can we go before God during the final judgment? (47:57) - Jesus was dead for 3 days, but he said to the thief that today you will be with me in paradise; how does that work?

Bible Study: (2:52) Rom 10:9-18 Why is this reading controversial? Letters (20:18) - what does Thy kingdom come mean? (22:11) - Father discusses going to communion without being in a state of grace (27:47) - Listener is asking why we don't have to believe apparitions, but we do celebrate them liturgically Word of the Day: salvation and redemption (35:03) Calls (38:14) - What is the Churches teaching on someone dying with only one mortal sin on his soul? (40:31) - How do I talk to Protestants about Baptism? (43:10) - I have been an usher. I never thought about it the way you are talking about. I would do it the way the Italians do it. (44:48) - Luke 17: 7-10: Can you explain this scripture to me? (47:11) - Is Mary considered the spouse of the Holy Spirit?