
Father Simon Says
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Father Simon Says - March 18, 2022 - Truth and Facts
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

Father Simon Says - March 17, 2022 - Metanoia!
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

Father Simon Says - March 16, 2022 - What Do We Learn From History?
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?

Father Simon Says - March 15, 2022 -
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?

Dancing with the Stars - Father Simon Says - March 2, 2026 [ENCORE]
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?

Father Simon Says - March 11, 2022 - Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
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?

Father Simon Says - March 10, 2022 - How Do Christians Pray?
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?

Father Simon Says - March 9, 2022 - Jonah and Nineveh
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?

Father Simon Says - March 8, 2022 - Trespassing on the Lawn
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

Father Simon Says - March 7, 2022 - Crying Holy Unto the Lord
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)

Father Simon Says - March 4, 2022 - Fasting!
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?

Father Simon Says - March 3, 2022 - Commandments & Judgements!
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?

Father Simon Says - March 2, 2022 - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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

Father Simon Says - March 1, 2022 - Our Salvation
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

Father Simon Says - February 28, 2022 - Why Does God Allow Temptation?
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?

Father Simon Says - February 25, 2022 - Do You Want My Opinion?
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?

Father Simon Says - February 24, 2022 - The Scandal of a Carpenter
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

Father Simon Says-February 23, 2022-Great Power and Great Responsibility
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?

Father Simon Says-February 22, 2022-Chair of St. Peter
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

Father Simon Says-February 21, 2022-Wisdom
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

Father Simon Says-February 18, 2022-Faith and Works
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?

Father Simon Says - February 17, 2022 - Being Free
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?

Father Simon Says - February 16, 2022 - The Test
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?

Father Simon Says - February 15, 2022 - In Jeopardy!
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?

Father Simon Says - February 14, 2022 - The Prayer of the Believer
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?

Father Simon Says - February 10, 2022 - Kingdoms!
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

Father Simon Says - February 9, 2022 - Biblical Trade Deals!
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?

Father Simon Says - February 8, 2022 - The Four Loves
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'?

Father Simon Says - February 7, 2022 - Who Were the Magi, Anyway?
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

Father Simon Says - February 4, 2022 - 'Me' Music
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?

Father Simon Says - February 3, 2022 - It's About the Journey
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 Simon Says - February 2, 2022 - Feast of the Presentation & Groundhog Day!
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?

Father Simon Says - February 1, 2022 - Lights and Bushels [ENCORE]
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

Father Simon Says - January 31, 2022 - LOVE IS...
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'

Father Simon Says - January 28, 2022 - Let's Take a Siesta
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?

Father Simon Says - January 27, 2022 - Lights and Bushels
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

Father Simon Says - January 26, 2022 - Timothy, Titus & Paul
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?

Father Simon Says - January 25, 2022 - St. Paul & Conversion
Acts 22:3-16 Father explains the cultural and religious dynamics of today's reading Letters: How do we understand the Hebrew word, "Bar"? Why didn't David build the temple? Does the priest have to say the correct words of absolution for confession? Word of the day: Light Callers: Question about woman deacons in the Church Question about the translation of the word Eucharist

Father Simon Says - January 24, 2022 - Who's the Strongman?
2 Sm 5:1-7, 10 Father discusses what scholars are confused about regarding today's reading Mk 3:22-30 What does Baal mean? Father explains what the sin against the Holy Spirit is Letters: Father gets a letter from Dan about Wisdom 1:14 Father talks more about the seven deadly sins Wouldn't the Shroud have been a bloody mess? Word: Strongman Callers: I have a fallen away friend and would like suggestions on how to bring her back to the faith How do I counsel a friend who is divorced? How did the Church get her authority? What happened to the gifts that Mary and Joseph received from the Magi?

Father Simon Says - January 21, 2022 - Who, What, When?
Father talks about the seven deadly sins, especially anger Mk 3:13-19 Are we supposed to be sons and daughters of thunder? Letters Is anger used to work God's will? Why is the word cardinal said in between the first and last name of a cardinal? Father is asked about the cadaver synod Word of the day: Twelve Callers: Can you describe the paschal mystery in a nutshell? At the end of the world, I thought it was only going to be heaven and hell. What about all the unborn children?

Father Simon Says - January 20, 2022 - A Man After God's Own Heart
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Why was David a man after God's own heart? Mk 3:7-12 What does it mean for Jesus to say he's the Son of Man? Evangelism: what does it mean? Letters What if Pilate freed Jesus? Reader asks about the relativizing of the mosaic law Word of the Day: uniformity Callers Why are there two creation stories? Can ask a priest to do ad ad orientem worship?

Father Simon Says - January 19, 2022 - The Violent Bear It Away
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Father explains why the David and Goliath story is important to him Father talks about the sinful anger of our times Letters: Why did God put the tree in the garden? Why does Jesus use David as an example to prove what he is doing is OK? Word of the day: Violent Callers: I disagree with Father's point on anger; is it always a sin? What does he think about that point? At the end of daily morning mass I asked the daily mass goers not to be late for mass. Was this out of anger? There's a passage in bible regarding Sodom/Gomorrah, can you help me with a dispute I'm having with a friend?

Father Simon Says - January 18, 2022 - God IS
1 Sm 16:1-13 Father shares his theories about who David was Mk 2:23-28 What does it mean that Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath? Father talks about evangelism Letters: What has more of a supernatural effect; the Spirit or the written word of God? Where does the Church's teaching about communion and sin come from? Word of the day: Offering Callers: What is the significance of the priest wersing the humeral veil during Benediction? Mathew 9:16-18 Explanation about using the old wine skins. Where did Herod and Pilate get the authority to kill John the Baptist and Jesus?

Father Simon Says - January 17, 2022 - Say a Prayer and Stare Out the Window
1 Sm 15:16-23 Why do we use oil for anointing? Does God ask for violence? Letters: Did Mary wear a head cover? Did Jesus really use a chalice? Why wasn't Jesus named Emmanuel? When can I find ideas to have silent time listening to the Lord? Word of the day: Builder Callers: My wife had an abortion 30 years ago. I thought it was ok, then I went to confession but just can't get past it. Can you help, Father? What is your opinion on noise before Mass, like people talking etc. Who are the 'associates' in the morning offering? How do we know we are in a good relationship with God? Why do we refer to the Blessed Mother as Mary and not Miriam?

Father Simon Says - Friday, January 14, 2022 - I'll Meet You In Church Sunday Morning
Mk 2:1-12 What does forgive mean? Letters: The love of our children can never be repaid, what does that mean? Was the blessed Mother there for the birth of John the Baptist? Word of the Day: Astonishment Callers: What are Father's thoughts on Liberation Theology? Question about the Creed.; what does it mean that 'He rose again?' Who was Deborah in the Old Testament? Do the Jewish people still believe that the Savior will come from Bethlehem?

Father Simon Says - January 13, 2022 - What's the Mercy Seat
1 Sm 4:1-11 Father talks about why non-belief and superstition are two sides of the same coin Letters Why don't more schools offer the trades? Am I obliged to go to mass? I'm concerned about COVID exposure? Word of the Day: Mercy Seat Callers: My son-in-law is visiting. His stepfather is dying but not baptized. Is it valid for my son-in-law to baptize him because the family doesn't want a catholic priest Question on how we know that Jesus died for all people? Question about today's Gospel-- Jesus couldn't go back to the synagogue after healing a leper because he was considered unclean. Is this true? Do you know what happened to Noah's Ark

Father Simon Says - January 12, 2022 - What's the Best Medicine?
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 Father talks about marriage and annulments Mk 1:29-39 In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage Letters: Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses Word of the Day : pharmakiaCallers Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it? What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant. The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?

Father Simon Says - January 11, 2022 - Holy Meals
1 Sm 1:9-20 Father talks about the relationship between food and religion Mk 1:21-28 What does it mean that Jesus spoke with authority? Letters: Is there are a good journaling Bible for my 17-year-old? Ignatius Journaling and Note-Taking Bible: Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition: Ignatius Press: 9781621641902: Amazon.com: Books When I go to sleep at night, I say my rosary; is that OK? Why do you dis on Eagle's Wing? Writer thinks God is a hypocrite Letter about receiving indulgences Word of the Day: Shiloh Callers: What is the definition of Hesed? What the difference between the innocence of Eve and Mary What is the root of the word Sorcerer? Is it the same as the root for Pharmacy?

Father Simon Says - January 10, 2022 - End of Life Issues
1 Sm 1:1-8 What's the significance of your surname? Mk 1:14-20 Where do we encounter God's royal nature? Letters Father gets multiple letters about end-of-life issues Word of the day: Begotten Callers: What was the word that was used in Greek or Aramaic, 'This is my Body' and more specifically the word 'This' Dr. Cindy, a bioethicist and physician, responds to end of life issues Are you allowed to use 'spit' to baptize someone in case of emergency and no water is available, like in wartime?

Father Simon Says – January 6, 2021 – What is Real Love?
1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Father talks about the difficulty of real love and how we conquer the world Letters: What were the papal states? Father answers a letter about depriving someone of nutrition Is Mary's question to the angel an act of discernment? Word of the Day: Synagogue Callers: Jesus said no one great than John the Baptist - does that include Mary? What is the heresy of Jansenism and does it affect us today? When was Latin started in the mass? My niece doesn't want to baptize her daughter, what should I tell her?