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2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 What's the big deal with syncretism? Mt 6:19-23 Why is money an important thing?  Letters In the light of the Gospel, how will married couples relate to each other in heaven?  Listener writes in about how many days Jesus spent in the tomb 2 Tim3:7--does this apply to abortion?  Can you change godparents?   Did the Magisterium mishandle the Pentecostal movement?  Word of the Day: Pillar  Callers  My barber is Jewish and she has her shop on Saturday.  Would it would be a bad thing for me to go to her shop on Saturday? What are the Chronicles referred to in Kings? What the rules are for fasting on Fridays?  And also if somebody is on medicine? is it okay to store a relic in the tabernacle, with the Holy Eucharist? When we do confession, it starts w/ 'bless me'  However a priest said it should be 'forgive me'. What's correct? 

Mt 6:7-15 Father talks about the importance of Fatherhood and breaks down the Our Father Letters Why didn't the Sadducees believe in angels? Why is it OK to scatter relics of the saints? Why did Jesus say "God makes the sun rise on the bad and good alike."? Gen 1 and the Trinity--why don't the Jews believe in the Trinity? Jews say Jesus didn't fulfill the prophecy of 3 days and three nights--how do we respond? Word of the Day: Trespasses Callers: Mass on Sunday: is it a mortal sin to miss mass? Is it ever justified to do an abortion, when if there's no abortion, mother will die? Is it a superstitious to continue to ask prayers for certain things; sometimes it enters my head that there's some type of superstition? Our Father Prayer 'For thine is the kingdom....', why do we say it during mass, but why not like during the rosary

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 How strong is the power of prophecy?  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Should we pray publicly?  Letters Can Father chant the Ketchup bottle again?  I've been to parishes where a layperson organizes confession; they have an MC with a clipboard too. Why?  Word of the Day: Sons of the Prophets  Callers  Comment on Lines for confession:  At my church, we have a person who greets you at confession line and directs us to where we go.  How do I ask my priest that I want to kneel down for communion? Why were Moses and Elijah with Jesus during the Transfiguration? What is the origin and planning of the Liturgical Years and why is it done the way it is? Why the Canticle of Zechariah is in the Daily Magnificat?  

1 Kgs 21:17-29 When we do evil, we get evil Mt 5:43-48 How do I love my enemies? Letters I've accumulated many Catholic items and I don't want to let them go; what should I do with them? Kathleen thanks Father for playing 'Back in the Saddle Again.' Father Simon talks about the importance of good liturgy  Word of the Day: Tax Collectors Callers How to answer friends who asking me to go to their Same-Sex wedding? What should we call 'a lot of miracles'? 'Behold your son, and behold your mother'  Does this refer to the fact about Mary being widow and possibly being stoned? 'People of Goodwill'  Doesn't everybody think they're a people of Goodwill?

1 Kgs 21:1-16 What's the sin of Jezebel? Father warns against using religion for one's personal gain Word of the day: Scoundrel Callers Can Father explain the Ascension? Is it okay to do a Eucharistic service without a priest or deacon?  When did baptisms start for 'regular' people?   What are Father's thoughts about replacement theory?  If you have holy water in a bottle, and pour it another bucket of water, does that other bucket become holy?

1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 What are boundary stones? And why aren’t we better than our ancestors? Letters Should we evangelize the Amish?  What is the Catholic teaching on the perfect government?  Mary comments on St. Paul's preaching and why his sermon 'bombed.'  Letter about the devil hating Latin Bob writes about Fulton sheen and a young Chinese woman 'Little Li' Mary Ellen- there is a theory that St. Paul made prayer shawls (Talit)  Word of the Day: Unlawful  

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 Kgs18:20-39   What's the religious context of 1 Kgs?  Word of the Day: Fulfill Letters: What did Joseph feel when he found out Mary was pregnant? Did he go with Mary to visit Elizabeth?  Is there a good children's Bible I could use?  David from San Antonio writes about a time when an Extraordinary Minister 'consecrated' the host while simulating the mass. Was this wrong?  What is the difference between the archangels and regular saints?  Jenny from AZ sends in a joke Frank in LA sends in a question about the census of Quirinius

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

Gn 3:9-15, 20 What is the enmity that is put between the woman and the man? Letters Steve asks about Peter being the Vicar of Christ, Revelation, and Jerusalem, "the great city" What does it mean, "to carry all mankind on one's shoulders?" in reference to the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Pamala has a prayer for priests to share In the holy land, people avoid the heat of the day, would it have been unusual for Nicodemus to visit Jesus in the night? What is a victim soul? Should Father get extra computer screens? Is it morally OK to parachute out of an airplane? Word of the Day: Cosmos

First Reading: Acts 25:13b-21 Father talks about what it meant for Paul to be a Roman Citizen, and how Paul was able to escape torture and death on several occasions. Letters Father answers emails - Catholics can use Pain killers! Word of the Day Agape Callers Mercedes - What does it mean when you hear the words, 'farewell discourse'? Gwen - Question about 1st Fridays.  Supposed to go to nine first Fridays, but also go to confession?  Go to confession that day, or what's the requirement for that? Debra - Question of Root word of Reconciliation, and root word 'Celia’ Could you clarify? Laura -Receiving communion, but not married in the Catholic Church.  This is my situation.  Could you help me?

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Father explains the founding story of our civilization Callers Advice for best scripture for friend as friend does wicca and witchcraft? What are Father's thoughts on comparing the glorified bodies of Jesus and Mary?  Has God ever done something twice on a holy day?  Since we believe that cremation is okay, but not scattering the ashes, why are relics okay and spreading them all over the world? Pope Francis said 'guarding dead traditions is dangerous for the life of the Church'  What does Fr. Simon think of that statement? Word of the Day: Scribe

Acts 20:28-38 What is the council of elders?  Letters What should Catholics do if they think abortion is bad for Catholics but ok for non-Catholics. What should I do?  Listener ponders if St. Paul had a pork chop after lifting the restrictions on pork? How do songs get approved for liturgical use?  How do we protect ourselves from evil spirits?  Are there resources for children about Catholic Social Teaching?  https://www.usccb.org/resources/themes-catholic-social-teaching https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/upload/catholic-social-teaching-handout-for-children-digital.pdf Word of the Day: Consecrated Callers  On the person who wasn't receiving communion at mass because of COVID.  Could that person just receive the Precious Blood?  My Aunt belongs to a Protestant Church that says they're 'all inclusive'.  What does 'all inclusive' mean?

Father discusses this bible: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-new-testament-lattimore/1119742004 Zep 3:14-18a Did Jesus sing? Rom 12:9-16 What's sincere love? Lk 1:39-56 Who was the second person to accept Christ? Letters I have an atheist wife and we just listened to Psalm 37 on Bible in a Year. Can you explain? Was Absalom an anti-type of Christ? Word of the Day: Sincere Callers Gina asks about confessing sins to another How does a song get sanctioned to be used in Church?   I'm 84 years old and trying to plan my funeral mass.  Any advice on planning a funeral mass? Question about receiving Holy Communion and COVID during the Easter Season. 

Gospel - Jn 16:20-23 We are going through a valley of tears here on this earth.  But it's more than that, we are here on this earth to learn something. We must learn how to sacrifice. Letters Email – Do damned souls become demons? Email - regarding tragedy in our nation. Email - I want to hear what people mean when they say they would like to hear from you at a later time? Word of the Day Tribunal Callers Garrett - Could you explain 1 John 5: 15-17.  Question about mortal sin and praying for them?  Could you explain these verses? Roland - His opinion on 'The Chosen' and what does he think of it?  I'm part of a fellowship in my parish, and they're showing it. Scott - Question about St. John XXIII, if he could be the saint, I pray more than the other saints? Belinda - If people are still considered Catholic and leaving the Church and gone for a long time Jim – When Jesus said in a little while you will not see me and then in a little while you will see me, is that a Eucharistic reference?

First Reading Acts 18:1-8 Paul went to Athens to try to win the people over with intellectual arguments because the people of Corinth were living a life of immorality with the Priestess of the false goddess Venus. Letters: Email – Have you ever heard the phrase “learn to Obey oh Dust”? Email - How can I get more summer visitation with my daughter? My Ex doesn't want to give me more time with her. Email - Were the Athenians into trending things? Word of the Day: “Tentmaker” Calls Pam - Is there a good book on Mother Teresa? Mike - Stories that the Catholic Church restricted people from reading the bible in the Middle Ages. Charles - Comment:  Eucharist was still Eucharist.  Wants to share story of little Chinese girl licking the Eucharist floor Deedee - Regarding the Ascension of the Lord.  According to my Catholic calendar, on the 26th, is the Ascension of the Lord.  But Sunday, it says the Ascension of the Lord?  Could you help? Joe - Question about book of Tobit, when Rafael appeared to Tobias, he had a dog w/him. Why was there a dog? William - Comment: I'm friends w/Fr. Ben Horn and heard Fr. Simon's shoutout to Fr. Ben

First Reading - Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 While we should try to inflict suffering on ourselves, the Christian doesn't try to avoid pain, but rather embrace it. We find meaning in suffering by uniting it to Jesus Christ  and the suffering he endured with his Cross.  Letters: Abe - Is it okay to sing Pan de Vida in Church? Jesus – Would an Angel show up to a person as an Angel showed up to me? Jordan - Since Jesus is part of the Trinity can we say we receive God when we receive communion. Email - I am a 26 year old man and many of my piers don't go to church. Why don't more young people attend Catholic Church? Word of the day Escort Callers Matt - About being able to pray for somebody's soul, and they died years before.  God being outside of time.  Could you help me with this? Dave - I feel a little lost in my faith.  I've strayed away and how to get back into it. Maryanne - What is mortal sin and venial sin and how could tell the difference? Bill - How to tell diff b/w when Christ is speaking literally or symbolically?  

Acts 16:22-34 What do Paul and Silas show us?  Jn 16:5-11 Why is it good that Jesus is on the heavenly throne?   Letters My 10-year old son wants to know what "take what I say with a grain of salt" means Why do the readings talk about a certain number of fish caught There seems to be a lot of antisemitism in early Christianity; how do we understand this? Word of Day: Convict Callers Is there any reason why we can't have Gregorian masses for someone that's alive? Question about baptism: I have a friend who hasn't been baptized.  He wonders why Catholics baptize babies; what should I say?  Can women expose the Blessed Sacrament for adoration?  Did St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary have any children after Jesus? I'm going through a divorce does Fr. Simon had any words of encouragement for me?

Acts 16:11-15 Why do we use Holy water at mass? Jn 15:26—16:4a How do we hear the voice of the Holy Spirit? Letters What should I do if my co-worker is into crystals?  Father answers a question on divination Word of the day: Intoxicate Callers Some cultures use marijuana spiritually; what does Father think about that? I smoked since teen years Marijuana, but stopped, and I just want to share the negative effects that it had on me. What does it mean to say "He's going to send another paraclete," could you explain?

Acts 15:22-31 Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols? Letters Why did Pilate and Herod become friends? Why is Egg Harbor called Egg Harbor? When Ez says water is flowing from the side of the Temple, where was that? Word of the Day: Eucharist Callers Is it a sin to smoke marijuana?  Can Father help me distinguish these passages? Matthew 5:39 & 1 Corinthians 5:13

Acts 15:7-21 How did one become a priest in ancient times?  Jn 15:9-11 How did the Father love Jesus?  Word of the day: Apocalypse  Letters When we kneel during the Passion narrative, what are we supposed to do?  Can God do evil?  Will the promises made by the Lord for those who pray the chaplet apply to me?  What does eternal security mean (Jn 10) Is my confirmation valid?  What are the steps of forgiveness? Listener has a question about ancient Lebanon 

Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism? What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went? What is spy Wednesday? What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice? Word of the Day: NEW

Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters What is the Holy Communion fast? What's Father's take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks Father Simon about Milton's Paradise Lost Word of the Day: Believe! Callers  When we die do we go right to heaven?  Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday?  Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that? I'm a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay? I'm unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter;  did they have power?

Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both Letters Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires Listener asks about the "Lamb of God" at mass Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture?  Someone told me that the Eucharist isn't Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say?  Word of the Day: Zeus  Callers  'Despise not my petitions' sounds like an insult from the Memorare Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession--what was that?  Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues Why do we have "suffered under Pilate" in the Creed?

Acts 13:26-33 Father explains the linguistic details of today's reading Jn 14:1-6 Does the Bible talk about paved streets of gold?  Letters Listener thanks Father for talking about the Shroud of Turin  If a person created a robot, would it have a soul?  What's the virtue of Christian hope?  Listener has an idea about how to get Catholics to pray the rosary  Was Tiberius a Christian?  Word of the day: Men Callers Why do we have to do the sign of the cross with the right hand? Being hanged on wood has a different translation in the Jewish context.  I don't think Thomas gets enough credit about regarding first reading. Also did Jesus try to get to Paul earlier? Was St. Joseph still alive when Jesus was crucified?

Acts 13:13-25 What does it mean to be born from water and wind? Letters Jeff asks for prayers for his son What do I do if I'm struggling to listen to both the Church and my husband? Is lying always a mortal sin? Erin enjoyed what Father said about notional faith? Word of the Day: Men Callers Could the thorn in Paul's side have been blindness or visual impairment? What is the kabbalah?

Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office? Jn 12:44-50 What's the main benefit to being a Christian? Letters Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia? Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon's take on altar servers Word of the Day: Synagogue Callers Why does Apostles Creed use 'creator' and Nicene creed says 'Maker' If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English  Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church.  What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn't people know who Jesus was? If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby? Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?

Acts 11:19-26 What's Hanukkah? Father Simon explains Jn 10:22-30 What does it mean that Jesus and the Father are one? Letters Listener has a question about the TV show, 'The Chosen' Do Josephite marriages in modern times? Listener writes in about women who celebrate abortions Ashley Judd wore a green scapular, but she supported abortion in the past; can someone who is pro-choice become a Catholic? Word of the Day: Christian Callers  Responding to yesterday's story-- did Fr. Simon know whether his father had anything to do with the termination of that person who was at his company. A Protestant friend felt the presence of the Holy Spirit, similar to what Fr. Simon has talked about, and how should I interpret her experience as a Catholic? Question about 'retirement' in the Bible.  Should we work until we are no longer actually about to work?

Acts 11:1-18 Who was a Centurian and why was he important?  Letters Father receives a question about abortion  Did Judas go to hell?  What is a novena?  Word of the day: Discriminating  Callers What does one do with Easter Candles that are half used?  And what does Father think of crosses with the resurrected Christ?  Why are young people attracted to Christianity, but not going to Catholic Church and also why do many young people don't go to Church at all? Question of the role of Pope Pius XII in the bombing of Monte Cassino and how much do you know about it?

Father discusses the recent Supreme Court draft on abortion Acts 8:26-40 We're comfortable with structure, but are we comfortable with miracles? Jn 6:44-51 Father talks about the connection between today's Gospel and the Eucharist Letters Father answers a question about, judgement St. Paul and the angels Do we receive God in the Eucharist? Word of the Day: Chariot Callers Can I consecrate my marriage to the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Do animals have souls? What is necessary for the formula of Baptism?

Acts 8:1b-8 Father explains the first persecution of the Church  Jn 6:35-40 What do Jesus' words "I will not reject anyone who comes to me" mean?  Letters Can we have bells during Lent?  Does Jesus reference the Eucharist when he says 'Feed my sheep?' What happened the Pharisees that called for Jesus' death?  Word of the day: Unclean Callers So should I go to my godson's wedding when he's marrying a non-Catholic, and they may not continue going to Catholic Church? Could you explain the biography of Sr. Pascalina?

1 Cor 15:1-8 What does it mean to say the Creed?  Jn 14:6-14 Father talks about what it actually means to do something in the name of Jesus  Letters Father reads a letter about apostrophe rules in the English language  Reader asks about the wound in Jesus' side Why does Father say 'take what I say this a grain of salt?' Is morbid obesity sinful?  Why wasn't Mary stoned to death for being pregnant and unmarried? Word of the Day: AM Callers Why in the Apostles Creed, why Jesus sit at the Right Hand of the Father? How is Stephen full of grace?  Wasn't there someone with the woman who committed adultery and what happened to him? I saw this in an Italian movie where Joseph was married and widowed and left his kids and then when he came back w/Mary, he met his kids?  Is this true? 

Acts 6:8-15 Father talks about the reality of miracles  Jn 6:22-29 Father talks about the difficulty of trust Last Sunday's Sunday's Gospel: Father explains the different words for love Letters Is it OK to use an iPad to follow along with the readings?  If God has accepted the death of Jesus, why do RR hosts pray that God would accept the payment of Jesus on the cross?  Word of the Day: Hierarchy  Callers John 21:15-17 | why did Jesus change from Feed my Lambs to Tend my sheep? 

Acts 5:34-42 Father explains Jewish belief in life after death Letters Father riffs more about silence in church I saw someone selling a relic of John Henry Newman; what should I have done?  Can we substitute Psalm 51 for the psalm of the day during Lent? Father answers a question about marriage and communion  Word of the Day: Sat Down, going up Callers: How to identify venial sins and what does it mean when my priest says he can't be my spiritual advisor? If Fr. Simon were to sell a relic, would he be 'Fr. Simony'? Can Father explain Matthew 7:21 Can we inset belief in the Eucharist into the Creed? 

Acts 5:27-33 Father gives context about the book of Acts  Jn 3:31-36 Father talks more about the Trinity  Letters Father reads a letter from a retired priest friend who bemoans the lack of respect during mass Listener writes in about her marriage and temptation  Father clarifies if Jesus had more siblings (*He didn't!) Word of the Day: Ration Callers  Is purgatory closed?  Could you explain to me Apophatic Theology? Who is the great harlot and who are the ten kings in Rev. 17?

Acts 5:17-26 What is heresy?  Jn 3:16-21 Is the Trinity actually easy to understand?  Letters Father comments on the need for silence before mass Listener thanks Father for his priesthood and comments on the structure of priesthood Word of the Day: Sad​ducees Callers  My father was cremated.  Could I put him in a Church, is that considered a sacred place? Why in the scriptures does it say those who love the world will lose it and those who hate the world will find everlasting life.  Yet, God so loved the world.

Acts 4:32-37 What's the multitude of believers? Jn 3:7b-15 What does it actually mean to be born again?  Letters: What is the Tenebrae service?  What's Father's take on Ez 20?  Father talks about praying the rosary during Lent and Easter Word of the Day: pneuma Callers: My Serbian Orthodox boyfriend proposed to me and how would a mixed marriage, as I'm Catholic. I'm thinking about becoming Catholic and starting to pray the rosary, but getting distracted and I would like helpful hints for prayer

1 Pt 5:5b-14 What does it really mean to be holy?  Mk 16:15-20 Was Mark a witness to the Garden of Gethsemane?  Letters Are LGBT persons doomed to go to hell? (A Dear Abby re-print) I'm a father of 7 children and the youngest child suffered abuse on the Internet; he's now struggling with shame.  I was going to have chicken flavored pasta on a Friday; is that ok?  Did Mary have any other children?  Word of the Day: Confirming Callers  What is the Greek equivalent for the phrase in the Bible,  'I am a Jealous God?' I visited a traditional parish that didn't celebrate Divine Mercy; is it SSPX? Does salvation come through the Catholic Church only?

Acts 4:1-12 Fr. Simon talks about the High Priestly Class during the Apostles' time and also the struggle between Church and State Letters What were Messianic Expectations of the Jewish people at the time of Christ? Question about ashes in Esther and Maccabees and if related to Ash Wednesday   Words of the Day:  Didymus Children 153  Callers:  Is it okay to do the stations of the cross on the Friday of Easter week? What if I don't have any mortal sins to confess for confession when during Divine Mercy Sunday? Should I go to confession? Does God's love apply to the fallen Angels? Who else talked about the devil being the greatest trick? Is keeping Cremated remains in my home a sin?

Lk 24:35-48 Why don't Catholics follow the totality of the Law of Moses? Letters Why does the priest break the host during the consecration?  Letter from listener who came back to the faith Can I participate Reiki?  Words of the Day:  Restoration Refreshment Callers:  My girlfriend enrolled into RCIA and I'd like to thank Fr. Simon because he had some advice.   How do I get the Ouiji out of my house? A relative wants to keep it here and it's making me sick. If there are souls in purgatory, how do we know if we have family members there? My sister said you can go to to communion, as long as you go to confession, I disagreed.  How do I answer her? Caller disagrees with Fr. Simon about Reiki 

Acts 3:1-10 What is the significance of the 3rd hour?  Lk 24:13-35 Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus Letters What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross?  Question about marriage and holy communion Word of the day: Astonishment!   Callers In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches? Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil? Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?

Acts 2:36-41 What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering Letters In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins?  Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers Word of the Day: Don't touch me!  Callers: Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered? Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar? Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service? Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession? How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?

Mt 28:8-15 The Gospel seems so implausible, but Father says it's quite believable (he tells the story of the Shroud of Turin) Letters Father talks about a letter from Charles Colson Why do the Greek Christians make the sign of the cross differently?  Jeff has an idea to get people to pray the rosary more Father reads a question about Mary and sitting Shiva What are the steps in forgiveness? Word of the day: high priest Callers  Do angels have creative powers?  Question about Devine Mercy Novena - I missed a day. Did I mess it up? Also, I'm praying online with a group that prays it a bit differently. Is that okay? How do we know that Christ descended into hell and what is the purpose of that? Can I receive communion without going to confession?

Jn 18:1—19:42 Father explains the Psalm Christ quotes on the cross Letters What is Mollinism? Should animals be in the sanctuary?  Are there references to 'Sons of God' in the OT? Word of the Day: Truth Callers:   Was there a Hell in the Old Testament? Question about the first reading at the Mass of the Lord's Supper, and when Passover is celebrated vs Rosh Hashana. Is there a secular writing about Jesus within the first 600 years after he died and rose?

Verse Before the Gospel Father explains what real love is Jn 13:1-15 Father explains the dynamics of the Passover meal Letters Father answers a question about where to put the Eucharist When I go to confession, my priest absolves me from my sins, but doesn't give me a penance, is my confession complete?  Word of the Day: Remembrance  Callers How did the practice of the Seven Churches start?  Did Judas go to hell?  Is the Catholic Church the only way to salvation?

Mt 26:14-25 How could Judas abandon Jesus?  Letters  Daniel asks about a bruised reed Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer Listener asks about the vengeance of God Word of the Day: You said so Callers What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible.  Also how about lower case 'lord' Could there be reversed transubstantiation? How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible How do we deal with questions from Protestants?  Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong?  Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'.  wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?  

Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel  Letters Can I receive communion 2x in a day?  Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom?  Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope?  Word of the Day: Vanity  Callers When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution?  If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil? 

Is 42:1-7 Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?  Jn 12:1-11 Why is beautify important?  Letters Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God?  When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?  Word of the Day: Nard Callers  I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain.  I love her more than ever.  How to get over My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest.  Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here? Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?

Jer 20:10-13 Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?  Jn 10:31-42 What kind of faith are we supposed to have?  Letters Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).  Word of the Day:  Scripture   Callers Can one do confession on the radio?  What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession? Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Gn 17:3-9 Was Abraham Jewish?  Jn 8:51-59 What's God's nature?  Letters:  My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?  Word of the Day: Passion Callers: Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards? Did ancient Israelites keep stones around?  I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?