Father Simon Says

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?

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 

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 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?

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? 

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? 

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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? 

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? 

1 Jn 4:11-18 What does it mean to have God's spirit? Father tells a story about serving the poor as a pastor.  Mk 6:45-52 Jesus 'passing by' is actually a manifestation of his divinity  Letters: Father consoles a listener who is the only one in her family that practices the faith  My wife and I want to give a book to parents of a girl that will marry their son. They are looking for a book on the importance of going to mass Word of the Day: Amen Callers  In Genesis 2:17 and 3:3 and is there another interpretation of the word 'die' in these two verses. How can I keep up my faith while my husband wants a divorce? Who's Epiphany was it, was it the Wise Men or was it Jesus? If someone has grounds for an annulment,  but chooses not to person the annulment process, is their marriage valid

1 Jn 4:7-10 What is love? Father explains different types of love Mk 6:34-44 Did Jesus really work a miracle today?  Letters Father talks about the Jews and saying the name of the Lord Why did the Church institute the vigil mass?  Can I have a mass said for a deceased Jewish man?  Why are we born in sin?  Word of the Day: Metanoia  Callers  Most accurate English translations of the Bible? The sacrament of confirmation and the proper age of the sacrament? What is the biggest issue facing the church today? Adam and Eve were supposed to be our original parents and they had children; how did the world populate?

1 Jn 3:22–4:6 Father shares his theory about the audience of St. John's writings Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 What does Kingdom actually mean?  Letters:  If the parish read the wrong readings, did the mass count?  Father discusses God's royal nature and who is greater than John the Baptist Word of the Day: Metanoia  Callers: St. Teresa of Avila and her vision of hell, and light faults? My son goes to an Evangelical church, and he says he can't talk to me anymore if I mention the devil to him? What does this mean?  Was Christ' birth a supernatural one or a natural one?  Question about John the Baptist and how he wrote 1 John, 2 John Question about the Presentation and the timeline regarding that?

Lk 4:38-44 Simon Peter was married? Father described differences between Eastern and Western traditions on marriage and celibacy Mass Hysteria: Father talks about missals in the TLM and ad orientem worship Letters Letter about Traditional mass Letter asking about music at mass Word: Rebuke Callers I went to an SSPX recently, and I find it very reverent.  What are Fr. Simon’s thoughts?? If a person is a devout Catholic, but they lose someone, and they get mad at God, and then they die, do they still go to heaven? Why do Orthodox go right to left in sign of cross?

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by? Mass hysteria: Father talks about worshipad orientem Word of the Day: PleaseLetters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by? Mass hysteria: Father talks about ad orientem worship Word of the Day: Please Letters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?

1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean? Letters:  What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? Word of the day: Palisade Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion, for those scared of going inside.  What does Fr. Simon think?

1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean? Letters:  What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? Word of the day: Palisade Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion for those scared of going inside.  What does Fr. Simon think?

1 Thes 4:13-18 Christians have hope in the face of death. We don’t believe in the rapture, we believe in the Parousia. Lk 4:16-30 Fr. Simon explains the familial dynamics between Jesus and his relatives in today’s Gospel Mass: Hysteria: Roman Chant Letters Where did the Latin language come from? Word of the Day: AIR Callers Our Lady of Garabandal and how Mary talks about the warning and great chastisement, and what are Fr. Simon’s comment about that. About John the Baptist, does he have a ballpark figure on how long John the Baptist was in incarcerated before he died? As long as we obey God’s commandments, is it a sin to disagree?

Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is real wisdom? Lk 17:20-25 Where will God’s royal nature appear? Is Jesus’ Kingdom political? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about some of the church songs from the 70s Word of the day: Cross and Crucifix Letter: Do my prayers count? Question about the three days of darkness; what is it? Father talks about marriage in the ancient world Dad asks about his agnostic son who struggles with the Genesis story

Col 3:12-1 St. Paul writes with “guts of compassion” for the Colossians. What is real kindness Lk 6:27-38 Christ tells us to not be judgmental Mass Hysteria: The liturgy isn’t for entertainment Letters: Letter about the genealogy of the Tudors Father recommends this book: Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History: Stark, Rodney: 9781599474991: Amazon.com: Books Word of the Day: Spiritual Songs Callers: If we are called not to judge, shouldn’t the guy in Colorado just make the cake for the gay couple? Is it wrong for me to switch parishes because the music is unbearable at my current parish? A friend wants to be baptized but is not ready to be Catholic. Can I baptize him? What should I do?

1 Tm 3:14-16 Father explains what a Christian assembly is and what the secret of religion is! Jn 19:25-27 Was Jesus’ aunt at the foot of the cross? Mass Hysteria: Home Mass and Coffee Table Mass Letters: Father talks more about altar wine: do’s and don’ts Father reads a letter about Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Word of the day: Sword will pierce your heart Callers: Dustin: Which Bible should Catholics use? Question about today’s reading and would like to know why some translations say ‘which’ instead of ‘who’ as in ‘Our Father (who/which) art in heaven?’ A priest had the laity say the ‘Through Him, With Him and With Him.’ Is this a liturgical abuse? What are Father’s thoughts about the practice of intinction?

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Father talks about Malachi's idea of the messiah, and his experience with the goldsmith Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the importance of covenant and contracts Letters: Father answers a question about grace and works.  Can priests tell jokes in homilies?  Word of the Day: Terrible Callers:  If John the Baptist was the best Man and Jesus was the bridegroom, then who is the bride? Mary asks about the Fatima prayer David asks a question about the Novus Ordo mass  Father recommends his articles on the topic What doe the Catholic Church teach about ghosts?

1 Sm 1:24-28 Father explains  judges! (Not, Judy, though) and what the duties of parents are.  Lk 1:46-56 Father explains the difference between a spirit and souls  Mass Hysteria: Father talks about his first brush with show business  Letters:  Father talks about the perfect oneness between the Father and son Letter about a baby chewing rosaries  Word of the Day: Judge Callers In the first reading rea ding today What is an Ephah? Why wasn't the New Testament written in Aramaic or Hebrew? Question about reading from an Advent reading of Isaiah.

Sg 2:8-14 God isn't mentioned in this text, so why is this book inspired? Zep 3:14-18a Father talks about the sin of racism Mass Hysteria:  Father talks about participation at mass. Letters: Letter about the Church's treatment of indigenous Americans. Can the extraordinary ministers bring communion to everyone in the pews? Word of the Day: Exalt Callers:  My mother has been in a nursing home and she has dementia. She is on a feeding tube. Even though the USCCB says that food and water is ordinary means  Does she have to have a feeding tube since there is no hope of recovery? Do you think the push for more space travel is like the tower of babel? Isaiah 7 :10 from yesterday's reading Need a clarification.

Is 7:10-14 What does this prophecy in Isaiah actually mean?  Lk 1:26-38 Father connects this Gospel to Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter from a mass cantor  Letters: Question about the fire of the Holy Spirit  Father talks about the homily of Bishop Don Hying Word of the day: Rema Callers:  Why do we say 'we dare to say' instead of 'We humbly dare to say' at the Our Father? Why did it take Christ so long to come into this world? Which tribes practiced human sacrifice?

Mt 1:1-17 Why are there different genealogies for Matthew and Luke? Father explains Mass Hysteria: Father talks about weddings! Letters: Father reads a letter about fruit in Genesis Father answers letter about liturgical abuse Father offers a book recommendation to a listener's nephew in prison.  Listener's daughter has been in therapy, and wonders where to find a psychologist   Question about time in purgatory  Can Catholics use aromatherapy?  Word of the day: O

Is 54:1-10 Father talks about various approaches to scripture and the book The Case for Christ Lk 7:24-30 Didn't John know that Jesus was the messiah?  Mass Hysteria: Father talks about singing all the verses at mass Letters:  Father talks about ecology and stewardship at green burials  Father reads a letter about images of aborted fetuses Why don't parish offer confessions between masses on Sunday? Word of the day: Hosts Callers: I'm a Christian, but not catholic, and I can't get over what appears to be deification of saints and Mary. Fr. Simon's take on Hebrews 5-10

Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25 Does God create darkness and evil? Lk 7:18b-23 Father talks about St. Augustine’s interpretation of today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Father talks about canonizing the deceased at funeral masses Letters Father reads a letter about many are called but few are chosen. Question of fulfilling the obligation of receiving communion Letter about a same-sex relationship and a holiday party Word of the Day: Shabbat Callers I wonder if some songs I want for my funeral are appropriate Fast for 12 hours before communion? When I arranged my dad’s funeral, I asked the priest to pray for souls in purgatory

Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 Who was the prophet Zephaniah? Fr. Simon explains. Mt 21:28-32 What’s so bad about tax collectors? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the origins of the prayers of the faithful Letters: Father reads a letter from girls that were abused by their father, and talks about the freeing power of forgiveness Word of Day: Forceful Caller: Our parish is growing and we’re even breaking new ground for a new church! Can divorced Catholics living as brother and sister go to confession? Father has been in and out of ICU the last few months. He is having bad nightmares about his salvation. Is there anything that could help him forgive himself from past sins?

Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Father talks about Bl. Solanas Casey, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and talking donkeys Mass Hysteria: Father talks about a music for Our Lady Letters: Letter clarifying blessing in the Orthodox church Father reads a letter from an evangelical listener who talks about issues in the pre-Reformation Church Question about Baptism and Judaism Do you think Mary was Baptized Word of the Day: Forceful Callers: I’m married, but someone I dated in the past, I’m always thinking about him and is this God’s way of punishing me? What does he think about mariachi music at the mass?

Is 48:17-19 Can laws be gifts? What does coveting actually mean? Father explains Mt 11:16-19 Our likes and dislikes have nothing to do with the truth of God. Mass Hysteria: Father talks about what’s wrong coffee table mass Letters Is there anything wrong with saying ‘spirit’ instead of Holy Spirit? Question about sins and red worms! Word of the Day: Vindicated Callers: We have a family member who is gay and she wanted to bring her partner for Christmas We have a ten year old son. What should I do? What is the meaning of the word beseech, like we ‘beseech’ you? In the parable of the vineyards, it says ‘few are chosen’ could you explain?

Is 41:13-20 What is the thrashing of grain? Mt 11:11-15 How can we be greater than John the Baptist? Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Cardinal Francis George and the liturgy Letters: Question about religious art Why does the Eastern church make the sign of the cross differently Father reads a letter about the origins of liturgical abuse Father tells a story about a young boy who talks about the invisibility of God Word of the Day: Myrtle tree Letters: What is the Apostolic Pardon and does the priest always give it during the Last Rites? Does a solemnity last 7 days? If God made Jesus and Mary, who made God?

Gn 3:9-15, 20 Fr. Simon on the Fall from Grace w/Adam and Eve Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 Jesus invites us to allow him to transform us The Church has a bride Fr. Simon talks about the Immaculate Conception and it’s significance Fr. Simon talks about multi-heavens Mass Hysteria: The Mass is a Sacrifice and the purpose of life is sacrificial Letters: Question about missing mass on a Holy Day of Obligation and difference between countries Question about making jewelry using ashes Book recommendation on the Book of Relevation Word of the Day: Eve Callers: Should I attend a memorial where the ashes are being scattered What is the difference b/w forgiveness of sin and absolution Caller shared that her late husband was a fan of Fr. Simon

Is 40:1-11 Fr. Simon describes this reading as very beautiful Preparation for the coming of the Lord Mt 18:12-14 Father talks about why there’s rejoicing after finding that singular lost sheep You could always come back home to the Church Mass Hysteria: The reason our civilization is in chaos is because of liturgical abuse and abandoning the idea of sacrifice Letters: Father talks about a letter responding to a caller who’s husband had a porn addiction Question about the Shroud of Turin Question about Green Burials Word of the Day: Comfort Callers: Should I attend a wedding where someone is Jewish Question about doing English mass Ad Orientem Question about distributing communion during mass and disagreeing with my parish priest about this