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Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 How much is too much in cultural adaptation? Jn 8:31-42 To we follow the Lord only for ourselves?  Letters Can Father explain, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."  Reader writes in asking about fasting rules  Word of the day: Bagpipe  Callers Who is in the Sanhedrin? What is the connection of the tree of life and the cross of Christ?  Can I get a source that talks about folding your hands in prayer? I asked my priest and he told me to call RR.

Nm 21:4-9 What is a saraph serpent? Father explains  Jn 8:21-30 Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure Letters What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him?  Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments  Word of the Day: I AM Callers: What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day? Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?

Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 What's the point of today's reading? Father explains the twelve tribes Jn 8:12-20 Where does Jesus manifest who he is?  Letters Our parish doesn't have a youth group, and my child wants to go to the Lutheran youth group. What should I do? Word of the day: Susanna Callers I am discussing marriage with my boyfriend, who is not Catholic. How can I help his family understand the reality of my Catholic faith? What are the main topics of the Old Testament? When should we do Catechesis for those receiving sacraments in the spring? 

Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Is Wisdom a book of lesser value?  Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?  Letters What makes Catholics so special compared to other religions?  Word of the Day: Greek Callers: Why doesn't the Catholic church let priests marry? Does April Fool's day have a religious connection or origin? I saw a video arguing against Catholicism. They presented it as grace being handed out piecemeal; how do I respond to that?

Ex 32:7-14 What was the purpose of the Golden Calf?  Jn 5:31-47 Father talks about the nature of authority  Letters Question about the bishop's liturgical garments during mass Did Mary have a virgin birth?  Who were the thieves that died next to Jesus Word of the day: Wrath  Callers Can you tell me more about Opus Dei? Do you need to enter holy orders to become a saint? Our Director of Religious Education is not doing his job well, how can I address this?

Is 49:8-15 Father goes through some of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament Jn 5:17-30 Father shares a hairbrained theory of Jesus and miracles  Letters: What does a mystery mean?  If I'm in a toxic marriage, what should I do?  Do you see an increase in spiritual attack against traditional marriage?  Word of the Day: The Resurrection of Condemnation  Callers I have a question about the paschal Candle; are we supposed to get a new one each year?  If your spouse has passed away, are you able to remarry? What does it mean when Jesus says 'my yoke is easy and my burden light'? How do we pronounce Jesus' name plural?  I am a child from divorce; thank you for your comments about divorce.

Father talks about the followers of John the Baptist that still exist today!  Jn 5:1-16 Why were the people unimpressed by the miracle?  Letters: In today's Gospel, was the man sick because of his sin?  I work with a group of those with disabilities, can I eat meat with them?  Father answers a question about the homily and when it must be preached Sarah asks about the surrender novena Word of the Day: Image and likeness  Callers Can you recommend a book for people struggling with desolation? Caller tells a story about the shortest homily he ever heard Why is the Rosary such a powerful gift from God? What denomination was Jesus?

Check out this great show from March 28, 2022! Is 65:17-21 What has changed because Jesus is the Messiah?  Jn 4:43-54 Father discusses the significance and purpose of miracles Letters: Listener asks about the theory that a prophet dies on the anniversary of his conception What does this passage of scripture mean, "For our sake he made himself to be sin..."?  Word of the Day: Sin  Callers Does Gen 3:15 speak about Mary?  At my son's Catholic school's Women's History Month bulletin board, there's a trans person on there.  The admin says it was going to stay because they wanted to be inclusive and tolerant.  What should I do?  Does Fr. Simon have tips on how to handle fear when attacked by the devil?

Father explains the significance of Marian devotion and consecration Lk 1:26-38 Father explains the prophecy in today's Gospel & the word Emmanuel  Letters Emily asks Father about the Divine Mercy Chaplet Word of the Day: Consecration  Callers: What's the church's teaching on meditation? What does it mean to love God with all of my heart, mind, and soul?  Caller has a question about praying to the Holy Spirit during mass

Jer 7:23-28Father explains faithfulness and how it's not as present in today's culture Father talks about the significance of Our Lady of Fatima Luke 11: 14-23Father talks about exorcisms and the "finger of God" Letters--Is it wrong to celebrate w/family on Saturday night before Easter?--If we aren't supposed to eat meat on Fridays for Lent, why could we eat fish? --A listener asks about his interest in the Orthodox Church especially in regards to their beliefs about Mary --Orthodox friends asking why is the Pope consecrating to RussiaWord of the Day: Immaculate  Callers --Should you do acts of mortification for penance?

Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains some of the complexities of Jewish ritual law Mt 5:17-19 Father tells a story about a friend who is always calling people to charity  Letters Do you need to fast on Friday, March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation?  Father received a letter from a mom whose daughter is in a same-sex relationship. Where is the line between constant forgiveness and a toxic relationship? Word of the Day: Mother of God Callers  How are you supposed to deal with a situation where they say, 'they are assigned a sex' Pray and Fast this Friday for Russia/Ukraine, but still a solemnity on Friday?  What to do? What do if you remembered a sin from the past?

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab What is the Septuagint and why is it relevant to today's reading?  Lk 4:24-30 Father talks about the folly of our own expectations Word of the Day: Immaculate  Letters:  Katherine asks about a goat sacrifice during Yom Kippur

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Were the ancients woke? Father explains.    Lk 4:24-30 Father explains the importance of unity Letters Question about the way my priest says the Collect Father talks about Revelation and Mary's role in salvation  Word of the Day: Agape    Callers Question about authority and the different books of the Bible, accepted in the Canon My sister is getting married outside the Church.  I'm her Maid of Honor; is it okay to continue being the Maid of Honor?   Could we change the words to the Nicene Creed to make it more personal?

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Father gives the history of Joseph and his brothers Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Father explains precisely where Jesus was crucified and how it explains today’s Gospel Father explains the Church's teaching on evolution Letters I’m going to be a mid-wife, but the organization I’m going to work with supports contraception, is that OK? Father gets a letter about German greetings What is the purpose of life? Word of the day: Fruit

Jer 17:5-10 Father talks about the need for examination of conscience  Lk 16:19-31 Father talks about why the story of Lazarus is actually funny Letters Father answers a question on sola fide What are Father's thoughts about singing Tantum Ergo during communion?  Priest didn't want parishioner to talk about purgatory anymore Are leprechauns evil spirits? How can we show love to those in same-sex relationships without showing approval?  Father reads a question about liturgy and Latin   Word of the day: Metanoia

Jer 18:18-20 Father explains what we can learn from history  Mt 20:17-28 Was Jesus just a philosopher?  Letters Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans?  Can we believe in evolution? Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday? Word of the Day: Servant Callers  What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart? Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection? How did early Christians celebrate Lent? 

Is 1:10, 16-20 What is superstition?  Mt 23:1-12 Father describes ancient Jewish rituals  Letters Question about disposing of Holy Things  Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism  Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?  Word of the Day: Father  Callers A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out?  Could you respond to that? Why do we have communion in the hand?

Check out this encore show from March 14, 2022 Dn 9:4b-10 God will forgive sins, but won't he forgive? Lk 6:36-38 Father talks about what one of the most important words of the Bible is Letters Why do people bow to the priest as he approaches the altar? Caller writes in about quiet in the sacristy If confirmation completes baptism, does it make up for any defect in my original baptism? Word of the Day: Star Callers What verb tense did Zacchaeus use? How do you know that this specific mate that God has for you, is the right one? I saw a woman barefoot in mass?  Is that okay? What to do if you don't agree with the pastoral decision of my bishop?

Ez 18:21-28 Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?  Mt 5:20-26 Father explains who the Pharisees were Letters Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest Word of the Day: Righteousness  Callers: A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already.  What do I say to him? What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removed movie Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia  Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward?  Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there?   Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?

Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah exist? Father explains  Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?  Letters: Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?  Why do people bow to the priest processing in?  Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation? Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass Word of the Day: Altar  Callers  What does 'the Word became flesh' mean? Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old. How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days? 

Is 55:10-11 Who is the ultimate statement of God?  Mt 6:7-15 What's the most challenging verse in today's passage?  Letters Listener writes in about an infanticide bill What's the altar of repose?  With all the signs of tribulation happening, why doesn't the Catholic Church talk about the rapture?  Was 'take up your cross' a common phrase in Jesus' time?  Word of the Day: Trespass  Callers: Pronunciation of a couple of words and how it affected old testament stories?  How to pronounce the Hebrew letter, 'Sin' and 'Shin' and did it make a difference? When someone dies, is that God's will?  My husband died of COVID a couple of months ago. Is there supposed to be a 15th Station of the Cross? I went to a funeral at a mortuary, and it was a layperson who facilitated the funeral, and it was a Catholic funeral 

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Why does Catholicism have so many rules?  Mt 25:31-46 Are we saved by our works?  Letters: Mother lost contact with her formerly abusive father---should she write to him?  Father reads a letter about population issues--Countries in Africa are growing above replacement levels Can Catholics do a rosary marathon for peace? Is sleep paralysis a form of spiritual attack?  Word of the Day: Holy  Callers How could I deal w/my mom who continually shames me? How many eucharistic prayers are there and my church is using a new one where it means reconciliation? Why are the symbols that represent the Gospels, those particular symbols? How is that passing down given to us, all those canons (from previous conversation)

Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast?  Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting  Letters Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song Is there salt in holy water?  Can a non-Catholic read at mass Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints  Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated Callers: What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years.  More like spiritual advice? Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving.  What could I do? Could you explain Rogation Days?

Dt 30:15-20 Father asks whether we can break the law of God   Lk 9:22-25 Father talks about what the cross is actually about  Letters Father reads a letter about the nature of salvation Can a validly baptized not Catholic go to confession?  Can I open the tabernacle without the pastor's permission? Word of the Day: commandments, statues, and judgements  Callers Can you clarify what we should understand about the rapture and why it is not Church teaching? When some are taken, which are left and which are left behind? Can you help me better understand when Jesus said, 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me' on the Cross? 

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What did hypocrite mean in the ancient world?  Father shares a story of repentance  Letters Question about "the same sun the hardens the clay melts the wax" Who are the different James' of the New Testament  Did the Apostle John write John's Gospel? Can non-Catholics distribute ashes Father talks about the stations of the Cross Word of the day: He made him to be sin Callers: Why does one need to go confess venial sins in confession? I'm a music director, but the cantor is starting to choose the music themselves over my recommendations.  What should I do?  Is it okay to have meat during the reception of my father's funeral this Friday of Lent? Greek priest calls in to compliment Fr. Simon's bedside manner 

1 Pt 1:10-16 What does salvation have to do with our body?  Mk 10:28-31 Father tells a story of frustration at the parish  Letters:  When does the transubstantiation occur?  Question about the veil of Veronica Word of the Day: To Stoop Callers  What is Pentecostal Baptism and how is that different from Sacrament of Confirmation? My brother is gay, and is 63 years old. How should we approach our brother who recently came out?  Question about Lent, are you able to practice the Lenten practices, if you're in RCIA? Question about Isaiah 45:7  How does God create evil? Is there a particular saint, to pray when there's a stubborn cross we don't want to accept

1 Pt 1:3-9 Why does God allow temptation?  Mk 10:17-27 What's the right relationship to possessions?  Letters Question can a person in someone living in sin go to communion?  What is the sting of death?   What are the differences between earthly and heavenly wisdom Listener has a question about the Hitchcock movie, I Confess Word: Finishing up 1 Cor 13 Callers:  My daughter wanted to marry a non-practicing Muslim but her Byzantine priest (we're Byzantine) wouldn't do it b/c he needs to be Catholic.  Years later, I found out that same priest married a Byzantine and a Jew. How should I proceed? 

Jas 5:9-12 Father talks about the difficulty of division  Mk 10:1-12 Did God change his mind about morality?  Letters In the St. Michael Prayer, who is, O Prince of the Heavenly Host?  Which wisdom did God give to King Solomon?  Word of the Day: Hope Callers: Fr. Simon talks about 'Pentecostal' on the show, but could he clarify what that means?   If Genesis used the word 'We' from God, why in baptism does it have to be 'I'; referring to priest who used wrong word.  I'm Non-Catholic What does 'hosts' mean in the St. Michael prayer? Catholic Church's position on baptisms and weddings during Lent?  Okay during Lent? God draws straight w/cooked lines and narrow gates, is there hope for us? I heard Patrick Madrid say, 'Christ did not come to create Christianity, but Catholicism'.  Could Fr. Simon clarify?

Jas 5:1-6 Father talks about the early Roman Church, and how much in tithe we should give Mk 9:41-50 Father discusses the scandal of God being a carpenter Letters:  Father corrects the record about private revelation Father talks about the binary of man/woman Word of the Day: More from Corinthians  Callers:  Can I have a funeral mass for my long deceased husband?  Does an insincere confession deserve forgiveness? How to talk to an ex-Catholic that says the Catholic Church has just too many rules and regulations that are not biblical

 James 4:13-17 James is speaking to the powerful and that they have responsibility Mark 9:38-40 Being silent about evils in society Letters Could you describe what is a scrupulous spoon?  The use of "they", "he", "she"? Word of the Day: Mirror Callers: Helps Fr. Simon with a prayer when mixing wine and water Ask Fr. Simon for words of inpsiration for her mom who wants to die now How to honor the dead w/masses? Is the color blue in the Bible? How to deal with my mom who makes fun of me and my faith?  Where are we going to get new priests?

Fr. Simon talks about the authoritative teaching of St. Peter    Matthew 16:13-19 Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus gave authority to Peter.  Letters Priests who don't say mass regularly?  About mass being entertainment Question about prayer to Jesus and Mary "Fruit of Righteousness" and its meaning?  Word of the Day:  Infant   Callers: Another funeral mass said for my late dad when I move him next to my late mom? The priest doesn't have us say the creed during mass?  Difference b/w Catholics and Eastern Orthodox

 James 3:13-18 Fr. Simon discusses wisdom and knowledge  Mark 8:34-9:1 Fr. Simon discusses about the power of prayer and fasting  Letters Did Thomas Aquinas reject the Summa Theologica? What to do about someone praying loud in Church?    Word of the Day: Someone who can't speak   Callers: Why do people call for Jesus now when the Bible says we don't know when he's coming Is it okay to take pictures during Mass?  Question about St. Veronica

 James 2:14-24, 26 Fr. Simon discusses faith and works  Mark 8:34-9:1 About taking up the cross and following Him Letters What is the history of Lent?  What to do about forgetting  a sin in confession?  Bringing the Eucharist to my homebound mother  Does the Catholic Church have a teaching on Chiropractics?  How could Gentiles sin?  Word of the Day: Merous, "Speaking in Parts" Callers: Brings up an example of why we need "works" Question about Praise and Worship during Mass Question about the song "Rock of Ages" and if it's appropriate?

Jas 2:1-9 What is one of the great problems of our age?  Mk 8:27-33 Father discusses the reality of God's power Letters If I'm pregnant and not experiencing any issues in my pregnancy, can I receive anointing of the sick?  Father receives a letter about the children of Adam and Eve  A letter about being better than our ancestors  Father discusses why Israel required manna and quail Word of the Day: Speaking in tongues   Callers: My son committed adultery, and after that his mother in law said that he basically cursed the family.  What should he do now, especially b/c the mother in law lives with them?   Doing good to your enemies is like heaping coals of fire on their head.  This was an interpretation I have from yesterday's hearing?  What do you think about that? If we are supposed to keep the ashes together, why don't we keep relics together?  What's the basic theme of Paul's Letter to the Romans?

Jas 1:19-27 Why does God test us? And, what is anger?  Letters:  Do all of the terms for love mean the same in Latin?  Did Jesus appear to 500 people at the same time?  Is there hierarchy in heaven?  Eva asks about judgement  Word of the Day: Love never fails  Callers: My grandson was baptized and they used the wrong oil, is that still valid?   I'm having difficulties w/my marriage b/c my mother in law is competing for attention and love with her son/my husband?  What do I do? Any good book recommendations on Vatican II? Are the hands of Sedevanctist priests anointed and what they do is valid?  Could they bless my house?  

Jas 1:12-18 What are the leavens of our day? Mk 8:14-21 Does God tempt us?  Letters Father reads a letter about someone struggling with the Church Listener talks about reading the Bible every day How could Eve regret what she never experienced before?  Word of the day: Even more Corinthian musings! Callers Proverbs 25: 21-22, what does it mean by about give food to your enemies and the coals? If we've gone to confession throughout our lives, do those sins we confessed, appear in our final judgment? What does the Franciscan Coat of Arms mean? Was the crowning with thorns a common torture?

Jas 1:1-11 Father talks about the book, The Rise of Christianity and the early Jews that accepted Jesus Mk 8:11-13 Father tells a story of a priest who had problems with faith Letters: What is the role of fear in the Bible?  Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?  At a particular mass, the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was offered to many at the parish--was that OK?  Word of the Day: More Corinthian commentary!  Callers: Was leprosy, just a name meaning someone was contagious with something? Could you explain who St. Valentine is and when did St. Valentine's Day turn to Valentine's Day? When we know someone is suffering, and we commiserate w/them, do we suffer with them and that brings us closer to Christ? Which word did Jesus actually use in John 4 with the Samaritan? Is a confession valid if the priest and penitent speak different languages?

1 Kgs 11:4-13 Why did God deprive the Kingdom to Solomon?  Mk 7:24-30 Today's Gospel always upsets people; why?  Word of the Day: Father continues his commentary on 1 Cor 13:6 Callers:  How did the succession of kingship go from Solomon to Jesus? What is Father's opinion about the people that have said they've died, gone to heaven, and come back? Did Adam and Even have children in the garden? Why or why not Question about Luke 16:9 and mammon

1 Kgs 10:1-10 The Bible includes ancient trade negotiations?  Mk 7:14-23 What does 'to defile' mean? Letters: What happened to sacrificial animals?  Can I go to my Protestant recovery center?  Word of the day: To keep an account Callers:  Why we don't kneel during the Lamb of God and the Sanctus? I have a question about Agape and Filial love as seen in John 21: 15-17 and would like Father's interpretation Are you allowed to receive communion twice a day?

1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 What is man that God thinks of us?  Mk 7:1-13 What was the washing of the hands about?  Letters:  What are Father's thoughts about Ann Catherin Emmerich Father answers a question about reincarnation  Father deals with 1 Cor 13:5 and recommends The Four Loves by CS Lewis Word of the day: Irritate  Callers: My daughter wants to leave the Church to marry a non-Catholic, can you give me some advice?  What does the word 'begotten' mean and was anybody else 'begotten'?

Mk 6:53-56 What is the significance of the hem of Jesus' garment?  Father also explains the significance of the resurrection account from Sunday's reading.  Letters:  Father explains who the magi were Word of the day: Agape  Callers Question about the Douay–Rheims Bible?  It has 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 3 Kings, 4 Kings but no Samuel? Question from today's 1st reading and question about the Ark of the Covenant mentioned in today's reading 

Sir 47:2-11 Who was Sirach? Father Simon Explains Mk 6:14-29 Father explains all the drama of the Herod family Letters Is Jesus the first born son?  What does it mean that Jesus says, "They may look but not see." The Eucharist at our monstrance is grey in color, how old is the Eucharist?  Word of the Day: Father continues his extended word study Callers:  A couple friends say that Peter wasn't the first pope and that Jesus didn't really appoint Peter as the head.  Could you help? How to help my daughter who's in argument regarding a friend who's lesbian?   Could you elaborate on what you said about contemporary praise/worship music is like 'me' music?

1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Should we expect perfection from humans?  Mk 6:7-13 Why does Jesus instruct the 12 to take nothing for the journey?  Letters Where does the dog in Tobit comes from?  If you receive only the host at mass, do you receive the Blood of the Lord?  What does it mean to be poor in spirit?  Word of the Day: Corinthians word study Callers:  A Muslim person told me that my bible is not reliable because it's undergone many translations as opposed to the Koran which hasn't been translated. Can Father explain?  I just lost two brothers recently, would the first brother know about the second brother dying, and could that first brother pray for him? Could I receive holy communion, if I wasn't married in the Church, and my wife was baptized Lutheran, could I still receive communion? My niece is getting married in a same-sex ceremony, I said I wouldn't go, but it's causing consternation.  What should I do?

Father talks about the feast of the presentation and virtue signaling  Letters: Why do the people dress us statues of Jesus on Candlemas?  Father explains why devotion to the Christ child is an important thing Are there good sins?  Can you highlight your Bible?  How do we understand Jesus' words about "they shall look and not see?" Word of the day: Word study on 1 Cor 13 Callers: Question about the standing altar in the General Instructions of the Mass Did the Holy Family flee to Egypt after the Presentation?

2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29 Father shares one of his 'most hairbrained theories' about the Scriptures  Mk 4:21-25 Is the bushel basket what we think it is?   Letters Father explains what a parable means  Why was the Gospel preach to the death?  Email asking with clarification about Romans and the Jewish faith Word of the Day: Priest   Callers:  How do we understand God's mercy and his justice  Ecclesiastes 11:1 'Cast thy bread upon thy water, for thou shalt find it after many days' Could you explain this verse. How do we understand contrition? Commenting on The soldier that touched the Ark of the Covenant and connecting to Peter and David. He would like to get Fr. Simon's reaction Question about the light and the first eastern star

2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 The Bible doesn't sugar coat unsavory historical details  Mk 5:1-20 Is the Devil a good theologian?  Letters: I don't want my family to know my sins, is God going to tell them to my family?  Word of the day: "Love is," ETC Callers Is one more important than the other, the body or the blood?  How big of a loss is it to not receive the Blood of Christ at Mass? Will the sacrifices I make, eventually bring my children back to the Church, like going to mass twice a day?   Question about today's scripture and interpretation regarding the Gospel including the use of the word of 'Legion'

2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 Father explains why the human family is dysfunctional  Letters:  What does counsel the doubtful mean?  How do I pronounce Nehemiah?  Can I insert my son's name in the litany of St. Joseph Can you recommend the history of words and languages? Word of the day: Kingdom (again!) Callers: About St. Thomas Aquinas about life begins 40 days after conception; could you clarify? Do you think Aquinas ripped up the Theologica because he realized that you don't have to understand? Why are there no Old Testament saints? I had a miscarriage years ago, and could you have a miscarried baby baptized?

2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29 Father shares one of his 'most hairbrained theories' about the Scriptures  Mk 4:21-25 Is the bushel basket what we think it is?   Letters Father explains what a parable means  Why was the Gospel preach to the death?  Email asking with clarification about Romans and the Jewish faith Word of the Day: Priest   Callers:  How do we understand God's mercy and his justice  Ecclesiastes 11:1 'Cast thy bread upon thy water, for thou shalt find it after many days' Could you explain this verse. How do we understand contrition? Commenting on The soldier that touched the Ark of the Covenant and connecting to Peter and David. He would like to get Fr. Simon's reaction Question about the light and the first eastern star

2 Tm 1:1-8 Father explains what the word priest means and the roles of Timothy, Titus, and Paul  Did Jesus design a structured Church?  Mk 5:1-20 What does it mean to say Jesus is LOGOS?  Letters: Aquinas defines love to will the good of the others; is that are we to love God?  Was St. Peter considered first among equals?  Word of the day: Bishop Callers: Question about Jewish people not allowed to drink blood, and relating to the Eucharist and drinking his blood? My son has been diagnosed w/cancer and I've been praying.  Is it okay to pray for the intercession of my late grandmother for my son. What should I do if I find the Eucharist (host) on the floor a day after, after a children's mass? What does he think about Taize prayer?