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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?

Bible Study: (1:48) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans Letters (19:50) - We need to rest! (22:18) - My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:19) - Where can I find a document regarding communion? (30:09) - how can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season? Word of the Day: Child-like (33:15) Callers (35:45) - Is the Christmas Novena superstitious? (38:49) - What are the origins of Advent? (41:08) - Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world? (44:20) - Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious? (47:33) - Since Mary didn't have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches?

Bible Study: (1:53) Mt 8:5-11 Father discusses the humility of the Centurion servant, the importance of obedience, and a trip to Jerusalem Letters (21:07) Is John 20:23 a proof for confession? (26:52) - Can we use mediums? (31:32) - what does 'they kingdom come' mean? Word of the Day: Advent (35:35) Callers 39:45 - Listener asks several questions about St. Joseph

Bible Study (2:01) PHIL 3:3-8A Is the Letter to the Philippians actually a collection of smaller letters? (16:45) LK 15:1-10 Father gives a true meaning of accompaniment Letters (24:41) Priest-listener gives his take on indulgences (28:13) Listener writes in about the Mourner's Kadesh as the basis of the Our Father Word of the Day: I consider everything as a garbage (35:36) Callers (38:20) - Why did God place us humans in same place demons are? (40:14) - Question about how to have a relationship w/the Holy Spirit, any book recommendations? (41:53) - Why doesn't anyone address Mother Teresa 1979 Nobel Peace Prize speech? (43:53) - The book by Daniel Rops, 'Jesus and his Times', said it was allowed for a woman to be pregnant, even if not married. What do you think about that Father? (46:01) - When we receive Jesus under the accidents of bread, why don't we say "the Body and Blood of Christ?" (49:03) - If Jesus is God, and he's praying, is he praying to himself?

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: (1:47) RV 15:1-4 Father weighs in on the controversy regarding the authorship of Revelation LK 21:12-19 Why don't we prepare a defense beforehand? Letters (23:49) Listener questions if John wrote the Book of Revelation Where can I learn more about the Jewish faith? I like the song 500 miles! Listener wants a Catholic book about time management When should I say the "O God....' prayer Father reflects on the life of his friend who passed away Is it OK to put Holy Water in a spray bottle? Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:12) Callers (39:57) - What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God? (44:05) - I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? [promo material] (48:35) - How do we clean sacred vessels? (50:13)- Why do we show Jesus' stigmata on his palms?

Bible Study: (2:10) RV 14:14-19 Father explains how this reading relates to the book of Daniel! LK 21:5-11 Father explains the structure of the temple Mt 25:1-13 What does oil signify? Letters Does Luke 19 refer to Jesus? (19:56) A Hawaiian listener asks Fr. Simon about a Hawaiian folklore—is it angelic or demonic? (27:47) Word of the Day: neo-Nestorianism (24:01)Callers (42:04) Daughters going to yoga. How can I tell them not to go? (44:21) When the angels were thrown out of heaven, were they sent to hell and are there angels in hell? (48:42) What is death according to the Bible?

Bible Study: (1:57) Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Do only 144,000 go to heaven? LK 21:1-4 Father discusses the Shroud of Turin The Presentation of BVM (10:00) Father discusses his Immaculate Conception theory Letters (20:37) - Anna asks about Psalms which speak about doing bad to our enemies (24:38) - Question about Marriage and Joseph's marriage Word of the Day: Forehead (32:33) Callers (34:47) - What are your thoughts on the bishops having a Eucharistic revival without addressing the reverence in the liturgy? (40:33) - Is interpreting dreams still biblical? (42:10) - Our pet just passed away; what does the Church teach about dogs? (45:38) - Is it OK to listen to near death experiences? (48:47) - I know someone who is doing Witchcraft. What should I do to defend myself against potential demonic attacks?

Bible Study: (2:17) RV 10:8-11 What is the purpose of the angels? LK 19:45-48 Father discusses the austerity of St. John Vianney Letters (23:42) Where were Moses and Elijah before the Transfiguration? (27:57) If I pray a decade of the rosary for my penance, where do I start? (29:11) Listener discusses 'little lunch' (30:48) Did I have to go to mass if All Saints wasn't a holy day of obligation? (34:17) Listener asks if Simon of Cyrene is a type of Christ? (40:59) Are the word liturgy and litany related? (46:28) What is the correct posture for receiving communion?

Bible Study: (2:48) RV 5:1-10 Father explains some of the details of the Book of Revelation. Does the Book of Revelation correspond to the things of this world? LK 19:41-44 Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? Letters (21:12) Why wasn't Pharoah Struck down? (23:58) Do you get a special indulgence for visiting the four major Basilicas? (29:51) In Novena prayers, what does it mean for heaven and earth to pass away? (46:51) Follow-up to a call about mixed-aged weddings (48:57) Father comments on the mourner's Kaddish and what the role of a teacher is Word of the Day: Priest (38:37)

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

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?

Bible Study: (2:21) RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 What is the purpose of visions? LK 18:35-43 What did the blind man actually want? Letters: (22:36) Can you wear a metal Scapular? (23:29) Where do the rites of the Church come from? Word of the Day: Eagles (37:16) Callers (42:23) - Is there anything that could be considered in fiction in the Acts of the Apostle? (45:10) - If Mary was pregnant and not married, why didn't they stone her? (46:44) - How did the Armenian church became the first Christian community? (49:55) - What particular liturgy does Mozart's requiem mass fit into?

Bible Study: (1:13) PHMN 7-20 How did Philemon's letter get into the New Testament? Letters (13:27) Father discusses predestination Our parish only has confession one day a week. They cancelled it that week, can I still get my plenary indulgence? Why was Pharoah not struck down with the first born? Word of the Day: Prisoner (31:18) Callers (33:56) - When the OT written? (45:46) - Comment about mixed-age marriage (46:47) - Did Jesus Christ ever got involved in politics? (48:12) - What prayer intentions do you think a priest would have? (50:20) - The Bible Study said that the serpent wasn't really the devil. What do you think?

(1:00) Father gives a history of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Father explains water flowing from the Temple Letters: (16:02) Why didn't Peter and Paul mention Mary in their writings? An angry listener tells Father there aren't four persons in the Trinity Joyce appreciated the Mourner's Kaddish Do the condemned souls reside in purgatory until the final judgement? Word of the Day: Jealous (41:04) Callers (32:43) - What is the Catholic position on the rapture? (43:39) - What is the purpose of Eucharistic adoration? (44:45) - What's the difference between fallen asleep and died? (46:22) - When Moses went up Mt Sanai, did God just write the 10 commandments on the stones or did he write the 600 or so Judaic laws on the stones?

Bible Study: (1:09) Ti 2:1-8, 11-14 Is Paul advocating for universal salvation? Lk 17:7-10 Father discusses what an 'unprofitable servant' actually is Letters (27:22) Should kids trick or treat? Do angels have souls? Father share a story about the sacraments of initiation Word of the Day: One's own (27:22) Caller (44:22) - Are penitents supposed to have the option for a screen in confession? (47:18) - I'm a recovering alcoholic and have gone to confession under the influence; are those confessions valid?

Bible Study: (1:50) Ti 1:1-9 Father discusses the structured life of the synagogue (14:12) Lk 17:1-6 How do we disagree as a Catholic? Letters (27:54) Non-Catholic listener was confused why people bury St. Joseph upside down Father discusses going up for blessings at mass My niece suffered a miscarriage; should I pray for the child? Word of the Day: Scandal Callers (32:22) How do you use blessed salt? (45:34) Why the Canticle of Zechariah in the Morning Prayer?

Bible Study: (1:51) PHIL 3:17—4:1 What does it mean that Paul calls us to be imitators him? LK 16:1-8 Why is this parable so upsetting? Letters (18:41) Father Simon discusses an alarming situation in Tyler, TX (27:00) Did couples have intimate relations before marriage in ancient Jewish times? Word of the Day: Ashamed Callers (36:22) Back in those days, no matter what job you had, people had '2nd books', commission; is that true? (38:46) - Difference between praying to saints and praying for dead people? (42:03) - What about if there are two candidates who are both pro-choice?

Bible Study (2:01) PHIL 3:3-8A Is the Letter to the Philippians actually a collection of smaller letters? (16:45) LK 15:1-10 Father gives a true meaning of accompaniment Letters (24:41) Priest-listener gives his take on indulgences (28:13) Listener writes in about the Mourner's Kadesh as the basis of the Our Father Word of the Day: I consider everything as a garbage (35:36) Callers (38:20) - Why did God place us humans in same place demons are? (40:14) - Question about how to have a relationship w/the Holy Spirit, any book recommendations? (41:53) - Why doesn't anyone address Mother Teresa 1979 Nobel Peace Prize speech? (43:53) - The book by Daniel Rops, 'Jesus and his Times', said it was allowed for a woman to be pregnant, even if not married. What do you think about that Father? (46:01) - When we receive Jesus under the accidents of bread, why don't we say "the Body and Blood of Christ?" (49:03) - If Jesus is God, and he's praying, is he praying to himself?

Father begins the show with a discourse about praying for the dead (the Mourner's Kaddish) Wis 3:1-9 Father discusses some history of the book of Wisdom Letters (26:00) Do early Church writings provide insight into the relationship with the genders? (31:50) What does the narrow gate mean? Word of the Day: Restful waters (30:52) Callers: (32:57) What are the requirements for being a lector? (36:02) Question about today's Gospel Reading. Jesus said "Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me" What does that mean? (40:04) What is the indulgence at the cemetery? (43:16) If you were married civilly, can you go to confession? (46:23) What does it mean for the faithful departed to be remembered at mass?

Today's show included a commentary about German History (3:40) and intro to St. Boniface (12:19) St. Willibrord (13:29), St. Boniface's life and death (15:29), the best way to bring a person to Christ (28:04), Word of the Day (36:42), Caller: does TV mass count for my obligation (41:56), the difference between healing and prophecy (45:19), and caller: connection between Martin Luther and Smartphones (52:10)

Bible Study: (2:09) Phil 2:1-4 Father discusses the essential element of Christian friendship Letters (20:31) What was betrothal during the time of Christ? Is it OK to wear the Star of David & will Jewish people go heaven? Is it easier to be saved if we're Catholic? Are there guidelines for who can expose the Blessed Sacrament? What is a curse?

Bible Study: (1:50) Eph 2:19-22 Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple? Lk 6:12-16 (16:37) What does being an apostle actually mean? Letters (24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors? (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great? Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51) Callers (38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix. And is that okay? (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic? (43:32) - Did God create the devil? (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school. Is that okay? (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology?

Bible Study: (2:02) EPH 6:10-20 Father discusses how to prepare to spread the Gospel of peace LK 13:31-35 Father revisits his comments on interpretation of Scripture Letters (25:15) There were no kneelers at a church I went to, should I go to confession? (28:08) - I gave a friend a rosary; did I do the right thing? (28:53) - Is there a difference between salvation and justification? (31:34) - Should ghosts be displayed outside of rectories? Word of the Day: Wave offering (35:21) Callers (39:37) - If we've received the Holy Spirit when baptized, why do we have to pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us? (42:12) - What is the Bible teaching on death? (45:47) - If you're not Catholic, do you have to go to Mass?

Bible Study: (2:10) Eph 6:1-9 How do we honor our parents? Lk 13:22-30 What does it mean that Jesus is the narrow gate? Letters (19:22) Father gives further comments about a woman who called in about converting to Catholicism (26:00) - Can Same-Sex unions be blessed? (30:27) - Can imagination help a Christian? Word of the Day: Living waters (37:36) Callers (42:42) - Steve asks about the consecration at mass (45:42)- My Catholic bible class is treating Adam & Eve, and Noah's Ark as fables; are they true?

Bible Study: (2:11) EPH 5:21-33 What is the novelty of Paul's teaching? LK 13:18-21 What does it mean that the kingdom of God is a mustard seed? Letters (19:12) - Anna suggests people should pray for childless couples (21:14) - why did Mary offer a sin offering after Jesus' birth; doesn't that prove she sinned? Word of the Day: blameless (35:34) Callers 38:34- My wife's friend just delivered a baby at 6 months and she's in an incubator, and could that baby be baptized now? (41:01) - I was told by a neighbor that the only way to get to heaven is by becoming Catholic and going to Catholic mass. Is this true? (47:05) - Is your spouse the means by how you encounter Christ and also, advice on how not to fall into idolatry with your significant other? (50:17) - We are not descendants of Adam and Eve, that was said in my Bible class?