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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?

Daily bible study: (1:55) Father talks about the Gospel and what were pharisees. (15:38) Father comments on the first reading Letters: (21:48) Joyce – Mentions the root word for ostracize (23:10) Father answers email about temperance (26:30) Cyndy – Blessing children in Church during communion (27:45) Sue – What bible should I get (29:31) New cantor doesn’t participate at during the liturgy. Is that okay? Word of the day: (35:50) Uncleanness Phone Calls: (39:52) Diane - What is the unforgiveable sin against the Holy Spirit? (42:52) John - How Much I love Fr. Simon and really enjoy it. (43:52) Sandy - Niece was 8 months pregnant and was terrible accident. Unfortunately, the baby in the womb passed away. Would baptism have been possible burial. (46:24) John - Why doesn't the Church proclaim the fact that the Shroud of Turin DNA, matches the DNA of the hosts in Lanciano, Italy

Bible Study: (1:43) Eph 4:1-6 What is unity of the spirit LK 12:54-59 What do we owe to God and others? Letters (19:34) Did the Gospel writers know Jesus? Father gives his theory about Theophilius Word of the Day: Constable Callers (39:58) - How are we supposed to pray for the people who have gone before us, those who we didn't really know well or even those we disagreed with? (43:27) - Why did John take Mary to Ephesus, if it was such a demonic place? (45:32) - Could a non-Catholic have perfect contrition? (46:55) - I'm a Catholic, however it's getting harder for me to admit I'm Catholic to my protestant friends. What should I do?

Bible Study: (1:59) EPH 3:14-21 Why has Fatherhood become controversial? LK 12:49-53 Father talks about division in the Church Letters What's the difference between blessing and consecration? Can someone have a living will? Listener makes a paradoxical connection between Judas and Jesus' death Listener has trouble finding closure after a miscarriage Word of the Day: Priesthood of all believers Callers (35:55) - Why hasn't the Church discussed the evils depicted in Genesis 19? (43:05) - How to defend the argument that Jesus didn't have a wife? (46:20) - They're remodeling my church and they're not a putting a crucifix; what does Father think? (48:56) - In Acts 1:18 why did Luke present Judas the way he did?

Bible Study: (1:58) EPH 3:2-12 Father tells a story of a pagan person who was Baptized Letters (19:40) Can Eucharistic ministers give blessings to people during Holy Communion? Listener asks a question about circumcision Father gives his updates about the letters he receives about the Surrender Novena Word of the Day: Entrusted Callers (40:30) - Extraordinary ministers; I've been a minister and I just say to the person , 'May the Christ be with you.' (42:07) - Is it bad to read Dark Night of the Soul if you're depressed? (44:33) - Could you tie 'Holy is his name' from the Magnificat and the 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' from the Our Father?

Bible Study: (2:01) 2 Tm 4:10-17b Paul reflects on the loneliness of preaching the Gospel Letters Father defends his position about the Pharisees and the death of Jesus In marriage, what constitutes openness to life? Why must Jesus die for the Holy Spirit to come? Word of the Day: Kingdom 'has drawn near'Callers (39:04) - I wondered if Paul was never completely healed from the blindness. What do you think? (41:46) - Question about vaccines (47:53) - If it's okay to eat breakfast while saying Liturgy of the Hours (49:25) - Could a lay person give a homily during mass?

Bible Study: (2:24) EPH 2:1-10 What does it mean to be a child of wrath? Father explains faith and works! Letters Can I give rosaries to a Protestant? I'm worried about my relative who passed away Listener prays the Surrender Novena; it seems that I don't have to do anything. Is that true? Word of the Day: Cosmos (33:05) Callers (38:10) - I have a neighbor that is nasty; they litter our driveway. how do I handle them? (40:30) - So how do I honor the wishes of my relative's future Jehovah's Witness funeral? (43:52) - Where in the Bible does it say is 'Jesus is God'? (47:40) - I want a sign from St. Therese.

Bible Study: (2:26) EPH 1:11-14 What does it mean that St. Paul uses 'Talmudic' reasoning? Letters: (19:12) What is purgatory? How does the apostolic pardon work? Word of the day: Coins (37:11)Callers: (40:43) - What do you think about the Neo-catechumenal masses? (45:22) - Is it ok to have Eucharistic adoration on live stream? (50:13) - What book did you recommend about the Bible?

Bible Study (1:59) EPH 1:1-10 Why does it mean to be blessed? Why did God buy us? Letters (19:58) Joseph knew not Mary 'until'; what does that mean? Father recommends a lectionary to someone to who wants to read the daily readings Listener makes a connection between dust and the devil Was Jesus a loner? Word of the Day: Zachariah (31:26) Callers (36:58)- Why would Jesus say no man has seen God? (41:40)- I support abortion; can I receive communion? (43:47) - Mark 10:18. Could you help me understand especially about being 'Good'? (47:09) - My mother in law told us that she didn't want to be cried for or prayed for after she died. Do I need to honor that? (48:23) - Why does the priest say at end, 'Go the mass has ended.'

Bible Study: (1:56) GAL 5:18-25 Is it important to feel God? Letters: (22:09) Why do we say "let us pray" at mass? Do un-absolved sins have to be re-confessed? If you pray to the wrong saint will it be re-directed to the correct saint? How do we understand God's justice? Can the congregation recite the antiphons? Word of the Day: Heresies (34:30) Callers (37:28) - My daughter and son-in-law are going to a non-Catholic church now and their son is being initiated in that Church. Could I go to the ceremony and could my daughter present the child? (41:33) - Why we don't follow the commandments regarding the sabbath to not work on the sabbath? (45:23) - Are the Sadducees like the priestly class? (48:13)- If Jesus is 100% man and 100% divine, does he feel suffering in heaven?

Bible Study: (1:49) GAL 5:1-6 What does freedom really mean? LK 11:37-41 Why were the Pharisees so aggressive in the application of the law? Letters (21:22) Father responds to a listener about Jewish history Do Reformed Jews believe in the Resurrection of the Dead? Word of the Day: Clean and unclean (33:58) Callers (38:44) - How are deliverance prayers and generational spirits transferred? (44:29) - Was Jesus a Pharisee? (49:55) - Upon my death, could my wife have me cremated and then do a funeral service?

Bible Study: (1:48) GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1 Father explains the complexity Hagar and Sarah LK 11:29-32 How is the sign of Joan is the universalism of the church Letters (22:41) Father responds to a Jewish caller who is frustrated with him Why are there so many issues with Biblical translation? What is the Vulgate? Can we say that Jesus' spirit is in the bread and wine? Word of the Day: Promise Callers (39:15) - Could a plenary indulgence given at time of death be given by a lay person? (43:03) - Why do we pray for God to accept 'these gifts'? (46:29) - Why is water only added to the main chalice at mass? (48:49) - What does godliness mean?

Our Lady of the Rosary (6:14) GAL 3:7-14 Father explains how to be 'in the Spirit' Lk 1:26-38 Father explains what Mary actually says in today's Gospel LK 11:15-26 Father also explains what an unclean spirit is Letters (22:13) What does it mean 'Mary knew not Joseph' until she bore a son Listener writes in about Father's comments on race Did Paul take a Nazerite vow? Word of the Day: Finger (32:54) Callers (36:00) - I think the 'Our Father' should end like this: 'Thank you for giving me the strength to resist temptation'. What is Father's response? (38:54) - What are the covenants that God made with mankind? (41:44) - Did Jesus think about instituting the Eucharist during his life, or did it come later in his mission? (45:40) - What does 'Lord of Hosts' in the Old Testament mean? (48:01)- How do I enter through the 'narrow gate' (50:04) - In the Bible, who is 'Wisdom'?

Bible Study: (1:45) GAL 3:1-5 Father discusses what true works of the law are Letters (18:55) How do I respond to Jehovah's Witnesses? What does it mean to say 'whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven?' Word of the Day: Ask (33:14) Callers (37:08) - I had a negative experience with my synod (43:25) - How do I see God? (48:33) - I was a Baptist, but I resonate with Catholicism. How do I become Catholic?

Bible Study: (1:50) Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture? Lk 11:1-4 Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say? Letters: (20:50) (Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover? Word of the day: Apocalypse (36:41) (39:18) - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time. How do I deal with that? (42:33) - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle (44:51) - What to do with my life, as I'm just bummed out? (47:52) - I can't give birth, does that make me less of a woman? (50:11) - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same?

Bible Study: (3:36) GAL 1:13-24 What's the difference between destiny and fate? Did Jesus have brothers? LK 10:38-42 Is Father on team Martha or team Mary? Letters (20:47) What happens if a non-Catholic commits a mortal sin? What are Father's thoughts on tobacco use? Where did Moses and Elijah come from during the Transfiguration? Is it a sin to pray to win the lottery? Word of the Day: Judaism (34:57) Callers (40:33) - Is it more sacred to receive the host on tongue or hand? (43:37) - What happened when Martha quit serving tables? (44:32) - Can Catholics attend ceremonies of other religions? (46:26) - How do I respectfully dispose of holy items?

Bible Study: (1:48) GAL 1:6-12 Which is the only Gospel that calls itself a Gospel? LK 10:25-37 Why does Jesus ask, "What do you know?" to the rich man? Letters (23:35) John discusses why the family is an enemy What are the battles of the angels like? How would pure intellects fight? Baptism in the Orthodox Church: do they accept Catholic Baptism? "I tell you make friends with dishonest wealth" what does that mean? Word of the Day: Consubstantial (34:58) Callers (38:39) - Can I go to my niece's wedding? (44:21) - I found a prayer for blessed bread. Can I use this to bless bread and give communion to my sick child? (46:31) - 1 John 5:16; What is the greatest sin that God will not forgive? (49:50) - My brother ushers at Church but is also security at the Church. Does this fulfill his Sunday obligation?

Bible Study (1:51) Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Can we judge God? Lk 10:13-16 Is there a fifth Gospel? Letters (19:22) Was Cain's wife his sister? When did apostolic succession end for Lutherans? Why did Fr. Simon consider leaving the Church 50 years ago? I have begun to play Liturgy of the Hours; there is a particular prayer in there, where did it come from? Is it sinful to use foul language? Word of the Day: Sackcloth and Ashes (36:12) Callers (37:25) - I had a bad experience at mass (42:23) - What was the Child Jesus' response to the pain of humanity? (47:29) - How did the Archangels get their names? (48:27) - My aunt died a couple years ago, and unfortunately there were no last rites and her daughter/my cousin is distraught. What could we do?

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?

Bible Study: (2:54) Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 How do we become righteous before God? Lk 9:57-62 Is Jesus refusing to let a man go to a funeral? Letters (20:21) Is it ok to read the Book of Mormon? Father discusses beautiful liturgy Word of the Day: Rebuke (32:10) Callers (38:01) - The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. What does that mean? (40:54) - Story of the Pope 'passing by' (42:22) - In the Apostles Creed we say, 'he rose again from the dead' What does 'again' mean?

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

Bible Study (1:49) JB 1:6-22 Job asks one of the fundamental questions; why do bad things happen to good people? LK 9:46-50 Dealing with those who disagree with you. Letters: (22:48) When can a priest deny someone absolution? Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion? Listener has difficulty with her friend's bible study Word of the Day: Deceive (36:05) Callers: (40:17) Can the Devil read my mind? (42:03) Thank you, Fr. Simon! (44:21) Latin Translation question (46:07) How did J-Bap not know Jesus was Messiah? (50:00) What does the Church teach about dreams?

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?

Bible Study: (2:33) Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Father talks about the gift of God Mt 9:9-13 Father talks about the power of sacrifice Letters (20:31) Does Gregorian chant have to be Latin? Where was the book of the law kept? I need help picking godparents! Word of the Day: Matthew (38:18) Callers (39:36) The meal after road to Emmaus, was that the Eucharist? (40:43) - When we pray to saints, how will they communicate their prayers to God if they're not in heaven (44:34) - When Jesus was carrying his cross and said 'weep not for me', why did he say that? (46:46) - Wasn't Matthias in Acts 1 to replace Judas?

Bible Study: (2:21) PRV 21:1-6, 10-13 What's the purpose of temptation? Who is the righteous one? LK 8:19-21 Father makes the case that Jesus loved his Mother Lk 16:1-13 Father describes why Sunday's parable was funny! Letters (23:32) Listener has a question about finding good Catholics Comment about Father's response to a question about abortion Word of the Day: Mediator (34:35) Callers (38:22) The priest has a ceramic bowl with hosts on the altar. What are the rules for this? (41:25) How Saint Stephen is considered the first martyr when St. John the Baptist was killed before Stephen? (42:46) Is the congregation allowed to imitate the actions of the priest? (46:57) Do we have to receive immersion at Baptism? (49:52) If you receive a plenary indulgence, is all the penalty due to sin wiped away?

Bible Study (2:04) 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father's take on the Lord's Supper in the early Church Lk 7:1-10 Why is the Centurion's humility significant? Sunday's Gospel: Father gives his take's on the Gospel yesterday Letters (26:12) How much should Catholics do about the environment? What happens after a priest retires? Word of the Day: Wrath (41:11) Callers (43:42) - I belong to a civic org, but some of their positions are contrary to the Church. Should I continue staying or should I leave? (46:01) - Why did Jesus choose to ascend to heaven instead of just vanishing? (48:45) - When did the disciples become apostles?

1 Kgs 18:41-46 Father tell us who Elijah is like? Mt 5:20-26 What is real righteousness? Letters How can we teach Floridians to dress more appropriately for mass? Can we change the term 'un-born' children to 'un-delivered' children? A reader asks about the future in heaven--can God reveal the unseen world to us? In Ezekiel when it says "I saw water flowing from the Temple," from which direction was it flowing? What did they call the Church in the early centuries of Christianity? Why aren't we more clear about fasting on Fridays? When should the priest make announcements at Church? I work overnight--can I say the morning offering later in the day when I wake up? Kelly asks about marijuana and alcohol Word of the Day: Raqa

1 Kgs 17:7-16 Who was Jezebel and why was she significant? Mt 5:13-16 How does salt really lose its taste? Letters Where were Mary, Martha, and Lazarus when Jesus was crucified? Listener: woman should be encouraged to have children, not persuaded to have an abortion Isn't an argument for abortion, "it would be better that this person hadn't been born?" Listener gives a comment about leadership in animals I couldn't make The Walk to Mary, so I walked 13 miles to my mother's house Father talks about the reasons for marriage I received rosaries and coins in the mail, what should I do with them? Jim writes in about the woman who poured nard on Jesus' feet? My daughter's religion teacher said "in the quest for wisdom, off topic is on topic." One of my fellow teachers said she's dating a woman. What should I do? Sometimes when I pray, I feel a presence--what is that? Listener writes in about near death experiences Can I bless or consecrate the family home on my own or do I need a priest? When my mother was three months pregnant, her water broke, 30 years later, I am here. Abortion was never on the table. I wear a necklace with a precious feet charm, my boss asked me to remove it. Father Comments Word of the Day: Zarephath

Bible Study (1:57) Phil 2:6-11 Why is obedience so important? Letters (19:31) Don writes in about applauding in Church What is the difference between cultural traditions in mass and syncretism? Father talks about the dangers of population decline Word of the Day: Valid Baptisms (35:36)

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 (2:04) 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father's take on the Lord's Supper in the early Church Lk 7:1-10 Why is the Centurion's humility significant? Sunday's Gospel: Father gives his take's on the Gospel yesterday Letters (26:12) How much should Catholics do about the environment? What happens after a priest retires? Word of the Day: Wrath (41:11) Callers (43:42) - I belong to a civic org, but some of their positions are contrary to the Church. Should I continue staying or should I leave? (46:01) - Why did Jesus choose to ascend to heaven instead of just vanishing? (48:45) - When did the disciples become apostles?

Readings LK 6:39-42 Jesus has a sense of humor which comes through in this reading today. 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27 People questioned Paul's right or even obligation to preach the Gospel, since he wasn't one of the original Apostles. Emails Karen - Is it okay to get the covid vaccine and other letters Word of the Day Liberal Calls Patricia - I have an elderly father who has dementia and is not Christian. Can I baptize him and when would it be appropriate? Jerry -How do I respond to an Episcopal priest and friend who said that the question of abortion is 'complicated.' Up to the individual.

Readings Rom 8:28-30 Agape sacrificial love is not a feeling, but is found in what we do. Father explains the difference between destiny and fate. Mt 1:1-16, 18 (8:56) Father Explains the significance of the names in the bible. (17:01) Why we have become a sexualized society Letters (29:53) Father Answers letters from listeners Word of the Day (37:10) Ephratah (Bethlehem) Calls Anne - Mary's parents and what is their lineage? Steve -Question about genealogy. Difference b/w 'begotten' and 'made' Joe - Joe the Scientist., he hit the ball on what he said about marriage and family, and he really nailed it. Rose - I went to a store and they had a product called 'Immaculate Consumption' . I was offended. Sadly, some friends didn't mine. Also, I talked to the diocese, and they said they didn't want to really do anything, b/c they didn't want to bring attn to it. What do you think Father? Anthony - The roots of the current situation about contraception. I think the roots are contraception and divorce. What do you think Father? Eric - What is the status of the Church in China and I've heard the arrangement b/w the Vatican and China is secret. Could you comment?

Readings Lk 6:12-19 - If Jesus spent a night in prayer before choosing the 12 Apostles, we should always be praying with how less holy we are than Jesus. Father talks about the difference in the different Apostles. 1 Cor 6:1-11- Father Simon breaks down Paul's words and gets into some topics that are best kept away from little ears. God calls us to imitate him Emails Father Answers Emails about God being love and closely related with Sacrifice, Word of the Day Fauria Calls Margaret - Why doesn't priests talk about homosexuality, especially today, in regards to this first reading? It's not discussed. They're afraid to offend? Kathleen - I would like to know the diff b/w a covenant of grace and a covenant of work?

Bible Study: (3:58) 1 COR 4:1-5 Is St. Paul the head butler? LK 5:33-39 What is a wineskin? Letters: (22:10) Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel? Do you need to process in with the cross? Word of the Day: Servant (31:32) Callers (34:42) - Can God cause anyone to sin? (39:47) - The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent (41:16) - Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus' time? (49:41) - Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I'm a strong Catholic?

Bible Study: (2:13) 1 Cor 3:18-23 Church Politics! Lk 5:1-11 What does God want? Letters (21:14) When can a priest deny someone absolution? Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion? Listener has difficulty with her friend's Bible Study Word of the Day: Deceive Callers (35:55) - What do you think of Pentecostalism? (38:53) - How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything? (40:45) - Can the devil read your mind? (42:32) - Thank you for all your advice! I've been listening to you for a long time! (44:52) - Latin translation help

Bible Study: (1:52) 1 COR 3:1-9 Father discusses the ministry of Paul and Apollos LK 4:38-44 What does it mean that St. Paul's mother-in-law 'deaconed'? Letters (24:36) Two books for studying the Bible (The Great Adventure) (Catholic Introduction to the Old Testament) (Navarre Study Bible) Why did Jesus 'rebuke' the fever in today's reading? Listener says her parish charges for sacramental prep Word of the Day: Cholent Callers (41:04) How did John the Baptist not know that Jesus was the Messiah when he sent him a letter? (45:17) Sister Mary Lucy was kind to my family too!