Father Simon Says
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Father Simon Says – October 29, 2021 – Peaceful Rage
Rom 9:1-5 Why are there are rules changed in the Church? What does Isaac represent for Christians? Lk 14:1-6 What is dropsy and Pharisee-ism? Father explains Mass Hysteria: Father goes through the lyrics of the song The Anthem Letters: Question about the sons of Zebedee in the throne of glory Word of the day: Misse Callers Caller asks Father about the nature of papal infallibility Question about the roots of the word prayer Question on origin of the liturgical calendar, and liturgy of the word and who developed it?
Father Simon Says – October 28, 2021 – Polka!
Eph 2:19-22 Father talks about inclusive meaning of the term family in the ancient world Lk 6:12-16 What’s the greatest reality in the life of the Father? Where there 3 James’ or 2 in the New Testament? Mass Hysteria: Father listens to a selection from a polka Mass and talks about true worship Letters: Father reads a letter asking about the laws of Moses Word of the day: Kill Callers: Caller had a question about the demon Belial (what does the name mean?) In Hebrews, Jesus is referred to as the image of the invisible God–what does that mean? When was the first Mass celebrated using the basic format we have today?
Father Simon Says – October 27, 2021 – Dining in Style
Rom 8:26-30: Father talks about God’s purpose for us What is the biblical sense of glory? What does the redemption of our bodies mean? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about liturgical practices other than mass Letters: Caller’s brother assists at Byzantine Divine Liturgy and asks if singing was thrust on Roman Liturgy Listener who is converting to Catholicism asks for help defending the Catholic Church Question about Pharisees and Catholic law Word of the Day: I recline Callers: Friend fell away from the faith and he’s convinced he’s going to purgatory. can a non practicing Catholic go to purgatory?
Father Simon Says – October 26, 2021 – Technological Futility
Rom 8:18-25 What does St. Paul and entropy have to do with each other? What is our eternal destiny? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the true nature of funerals Letters: Father talks about getting to know one’s pastor at a parish Caller writes about the Filioque clause–did the Church add it to the creed? Word of the Day: Futility Callers: Why do we call him St. Michael the archangel? All saints day is a holy day of obligation, is it one this year? What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious? Why did some some of the words at mass change in 2011? Caller wants to thank father for suggesting she take some RCIA classes; she’s becoming Catholic
Father Simon Says – October 25, 2021 – Natural Law
Rom 8:12-17 What is natural law? Lk 13:10-17 Who does Luke blame for the woman’s infirmity? Mass Hysteria: Will the song I’m listening to stand the test of time? Letters Letter about the offertory prayers; Father talks about addressing God at mass Listener disagrees with Father about the cantor volume at mass Word of the day: Flesh Callers: Caller asks about St. Paul’s comments on the flesh If one were to touch the risen Jesus–would he have felt warm? Caller calls in about Chesterton’s Orthodoxy When did the Mass come to be known as the Mass? James son of Zebedee and James the brother of Christ, is there a difference? Question about mathematician Wolfgang Smith I have non-Catholic friends and my friends ask why Jesus is on the cross when you buy a crucifix
Father Simon Says – October 22, 2021 – Paul Goes West
Rom 7:18-25a Why did Paul go West? Father explains What’s so fascinating about Paul’s cultural life? Lk 12:54-59 What is human idolatry? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about languages at mass Letters Letter about Della Reese and Mahlia Jackson My daughter did Yoga at gym class–is that OK? Word on Fire: Orthodoxy Callers: Could you recommend a good book about Mary? I’m a Protestant and want to know more. What is the Church’s position about the Jews & salvation? If I hang the rosary from my mirror in my car and pray the rosary, is that okay? I recommend Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre, for the caller who asked about Mary Am I okay going to my sister’s house, even if she practices Buddhism?
Father Simon Says – October 21, 2021 – Artichokes!
Rom 6:19-23 What does it mean that Romans went from lawlessness to lawlessness? Lk 12:49-53 What does the word baptism actually mean? Mass Hysteria: Father explains why his approach to mass isn’t grim Letters: Letter about the 9th commandment; Father relates the question to St. Irenaeus Listener asks a question about being open to life after infertility Letter disagrees with Father about cantors using microphones Word of the Day: Sin Callers : How would father advise an orthodox catholic to maintain their tranquility in todays church? and when they encounter heresy, how do we speak up for the truth? Regarding the holy spirit when he was baptized, did he receive the holy spirit at birth or was it later? The finding of the child Jesus in the temple is a joyful mystery but also one of the seven sorrows of Mary. How can this be? Who are the three Mary’s in the Bible?
Father Simon Says – October 20, 2021 – Obedient from the Heart
Rom 6:12-18 Father goes into detail about the Talmud because he thinks the letter to the Romans is Talmudic Lk 12:39-48 Who is the wise servant, how are we saved, and who is the thief? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about masses that are more about the priest than the Father Letters: Question about handholding at mass Letter about those who badmouth the Blessed Mother–is it sinful? Word of the day: Obedient from the heart Callers: If Angels are inside or outside of time? Question about the consecration timeline at the last supper Muslims view Jesus as a prophet, not as savior. Can Catholics think of Jesus as prophet AND Savior?
Father Simon Says – October 19, 20221 – Souls and Spirits
Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 Father thinks this first reading is really complicated; he explains why that is, and what’s really going on in The Letter to the Romans Mass Hysteria Father talks about the nature of the devil, evil, and the liturgical calendar Letters Father follows up with a caller who talked about Catholics advising Kennedy to legalize abortion Father talks about the divine and human natures of scripture Father answers a question about hymns at mass Word of the Day Vigilante Callers Is there a difference between soul and spirit? Does Father know the history of the opening antiphon and communion antiphon If there’s a patron saint or patron saint couple for those who are separated? Could Father explain the doctrinal basis of Natural Family Planning?
Father Simon Says – October 18, 20221 – Untouched by Professionalism
2 Tm 4:10-17b Father describes why this text from Paul is so poignant as well as why Paul might ask for papyrus rolls. Lk 10:1-9 What does Jesus mean by “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” Mass Hysteria Father plays a clip from Screwtape Letter’s about the danger of ‘the same old thing’ Letters: Listener writes in about Church music Question about Jesus naming re-naming Peter Where did Communion on the tongue originate? What’s the difference between the Bethlehem of Galilee and Bethlehem of Judea Does baptism during mass distract from Mass? Word of the Day: Apostle Callers: What does Fr. Simon know about Synod on Synodality? Question about Brown Scapular and the blessings Difficulties with my three sons getting them to mass–how do I proceed?
Father Simon Says – October 14, 20221 – Moon River
Lk 11:47-54 Father talks about fatal accommodation, and the problems with modern biblical scholarship Mass Hysteria: will Moon River bring young people to Mass? Why isn’t Mass an expression of who I am? Letters What the difference between apostle and prophets Father talks about sacrifice, ecumenism, and mass Father responds to a letter about Jonah Word of the Day: Apostle Callers: When we read the Bible, it’s what God says to us, not what we say it means. Prophets see things clearly from God’s point of view. Question about Mary going into the temple and if women were allowed, and why didn’t Joseph speak? What’s Father’s opinion on a specific song, ‘Shelter Me’?
Father Simon Says – October 13, 20221 – No Partiality
Rom 2:1-11 Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?” Lk 11:42-46 Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity Letters: Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law? why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation? Are the Knights of Columbus like the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher Word of the day: Partiality Callers: A kid in faith formation class asked a tough question– how would you respond? I understand that some priests consulted with the Kennedy’s and said that pro-choice was the way to go. Is this true? If so what are the implications? What is meant by ‘the word of God is living’ in Hebrews 4:12
Father Simon Says – October 13, 20221 – No Partiality
Rom 2:1-11 Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?” Lk 11:42-46 Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity Letters: Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law? Why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation? Are the Knights of Columbus like the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher Word of the day: Partiality Callers: A kid in faith formation class asked a tough question– how would you respond? I understand that some priests consulted with the Kennedy’s and said that pro-choice was the way to go. Is this true? If so what are the implications? What is meant by ‘the word of God is living’ in Hebrews 4:12
Father Simon Says – October 12, 20221 – Health Kicks
Rom 1:16-25 What’s so wrong with health kicks? Lk 11:37-41 Jesus reclined at table–what did that mean? Father talks about putting a hedge around the law; what’s a hedge? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a couple of letters regarding bad church music Letters: Father talks about deliverance Why is the real presence of Jesus not part of the Creed The listen’s parish changed the word Wife to Spouse in Psalm 128 Word of the day: Faith and righteousness Callers: Are venial sins forgiven in the penitential rite of the mass? Do you still need to confess these venial sins at your next confession? Why is the song “City of God” heretical? I just saw a bumper sticker that says ‘I love Jesus because I am Muslim.’ What does this mean? What happens to our guardian angel when we die?
Father Simon Says – October 11, 2001 – Apostleship!
Rom 1:1-7 Father believes Paul helped found the Church of Rome Lk 11:29-32 Father talks about the devotion and faith of Ninevites Mass Hysteria Father addresses some of his thoughts about priests singing at mass and incense Letters When are you supposed to sing the communion antiphon? Question about the Creed–visible and invisible Letter about liturgical songs sounding like soft rock Word of the day: Apostleship Callers I have been away from the Church for 50 years and I want to come back but am having trouble believing that Jesus is the Son of God. What advice can you give to help me believe better?
Father Simon Says – October 8, 2001 – This Little Light of Mine
Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Who was the prophet Joel? Father dives into some Lk 11:15-26 What is the finger of God that Jesus mentions? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about valid matter for mass Letters: Letter asking about the finding of Jesus in the temple? Letter about someone who is waiting to Question about circumcision Word of the Day: Unclean spirit Callers: Can Satan influence or control your dreams Question about scripture and exorcisms How do I balance my work life with my spiritual life? I feel like I am neglecting my prayer life to get ahead at work. Is the quote ‘take and eat’ a good argument for communion in the hand?
Father Simon Says – October 7, 2001 – Our Lady of the Rosary!
Mal 3:13-20b Did Malachi actually live? Father explains Our Lady of the Rosary Lk 11:5-13 Jesus explains how God answers our prayers Mass Hysteria: Father talks about some of the food rules at mass Letters: What’s a penitential liturgy? Why are angels depicted with wings? Question about Nathaniel’s confession of faith It is a sin to do other things during prayer? Word of the day: Encyclical Callers How do you know when a child with special needs like Down syndrome reaches the age of reason? When we moved an altar at Church, we saw an insert with a relic inside. Why is there a relic in the altar? What is this for? Is it proper to raise our hands or hold hands at the Our Father? I don’t think it’s right.
Father Simon Says – October 6, 2001 – Hallowed
Jon 4:1-11 Father says what the hardest part of Christianity is Lk 11:1-4 Father teaches the term ipsissima verba Chrisiti, and how it applies to today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Spontaneous masses and structured prayer meetings Letters: Letter about a progressive parish Is it permissible to get married in the Church sacramentally, but not legally? Word of the day: Hallowed Callers: On giving communion to someone w/dementia? Pope’s authority when he speaks ex cathedra. Could you explain?
Father Simon Says – October 5, 2001 – Does God Change His Mind?
Jon 3:1-10 Did God actually change his mind? Lk 10:38-42 Father has an alternate translation for today’s Gospel–“Mary has taken the good portion” Mass Hysteria: Father talks about reading scripture at mass Letters: Who are the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher? Pastor’s homilies have embraced a universal oneness–but rarely mentions God Word: He shall crush your heel Callers: Who is the ‘he’ in ‘he repented of the evil from today’s first reading? Did Jonah live during the time that Syria overtook the Northern Kingdom? Can you recommend a good wedding gift for a couple I don’t know very well? Is suicide mentioned anywhere in the Old or New Testament?
Father Simon Says – October 4, 2001 – Where’s Waldo?
Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11 Father discusses on the historicity of the story Lk 10:25-37 Father reflects on what loving God with all we have Mass Hysteria: Father discusses silence before mass Letters: Letter asking about shaking off the dust of the town that rejects them and Jesus rebuking his apostles Letter from a homeschooling mom about who the Waldensians were Question about when the communion antiphon is said Word of the day: Our Father and our King Callers Luke 2:35 – what is meant by ‘the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed’? How do we properly care for relics as lay people? What does the Church teach on the giving and obtaining of relics? What is Church’s teaching on distributism?
Father Simon Says – October 1, 2021 – Do-Re-Mi
Bar 1:15-22 Who was Baruch? Father Simon explains! Lk 10:13-16 In our rejection of life, we’ve rejected God. Mass Hysteria: Father explains the importance of seeing Mass as a covenant, and the writings of Justin Martyr Letters: Question about the birettas A listener has a theory about Jesus calling the woman ‘a puppy’ Letter about Jesus’ plea to send laborers out in the harvest Is it fair that we have indulgences and gifts like the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Word of the Day: Sack cloth and Ashes Callers: Would you give a present to a gay couple for a so called same-sex marriage? I am a lector and I have a collection of lectionaries. How should I dispose of them? Caller asks about a book by a priest, and thinks there a lot of problems with it What was Mary’s maiden name? Can cremated ashes be buried at Sea?
Father Simon Says – September 30, 2021 – The Watergate
Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength–this is a prescription about how to pray joyfully. When we start to pray gratefully–we begin to see the good that God has done in our lives Lk 10:1-12 What does it mean for peace to return to us? Mass hysteria: Father goes into detail again about communion blessings Letters: Are there any apparitions about going to daily mass? How do we view the marriage of Joseph and Mary? Letter about the lost tribes Word of the day : Face Callers: What should I do when I am spiritually exhausted when praying for a special intention. Looking for different methods to discerning God’s will in my life. Where is St. Peter really buried? How can I use blessed oil and salt to bless my home?
Father Simon Says – September 29, 2021 – What are Angels?
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Father begins mentioning the apocalyptic nature of the Book of Daniel What does the word angel mean? Father also talks about the anthropomorphizing of angels Jn 1:47-51 What does duplicity actually mean? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about Archbishop Sample’s letter on liturgy; Father also talks about a new vocations video Letters: Letter about Neanderthals Father talks about Francis Cardinal George Word of the Day: Puppy Callers: Personal dilemma, in a debate with friend on Origenism, tips to refute the argument. What was the Jewish population before the Babylonian exile? How many people were taken from the Jewish land into Babylon? Question about Saint Patrick
Father Simon Says – September 28, 2021 – If Angels Had Wings
Zec 8:20-23 Father thinks the roots of anti-Semitism came from this period. Lk 9:51-56 Jesus doesn’t want to destroy those who disagree with him Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about the Donatists and Augustine Letters: Father reads a letter from someone asking what forbearers means Letter about angels, who Fr. Simon says knows as God knows Letter about the number of books in the Bible Word: Desire Callers Question about Eucharistic prayer Question about a beheading in Scripture Do you need to pray with you eyes open? What does Father Simon know about St. Herbert Derwentwater?
Father Simon Says – September 27 2021 – Rubble Heap
Father talks about the destructive nature of artificial birth control Zec 8:1-8 God brings his people back to Jerusalem Mass Hysteria: Mass is not a repetition of the sacrifice of Christ Letters: Why have a funeral mass and not a mass later on? Letter about Indiana Jones Why doesn’t the Catholic Church allow abortion in cases when the mother’s life is at risk? Word of the day: Image and likeness Callers: Would like to know about music: music in revival meetings, and music in mass etc. When is the communion antiphon supposed to be said?
Father Simon Says – September 24, 2021 – Dating Advice
Hg 2:1-9: Father thinks that Judaism and Christianity share roots in the Temple of Israel. Lk 9:18-22 Father goes through the bold claims of Christ in today’s Gospel. Is Christ the heart and center of my life? Mass Hysteria: Father explains the Korban Todah Letters: Father reads a letter about a parent who teach the stories of the Bible through the stained-glass windows Why and how is the funeral mass for the dead? Word of the day: Seventh month Callers: My wife and i disagree about abortion and it has become a problem in our marriage. advice? If a Catholic is married to a Jewish person, is the Jewish person sinning by being around statues and pictures of Jesus ? What does the Bible passage mean about not praying like the heathen do?
Father Simon Says – September 23, 2021 – What’s Wrong with a Paneled House?
Hg 1:1-8 Father begins with a basic Bible timeline Lk 9:7-9 Who was Herod the Tetrarch? Mass Hysteria: Father comments on this article: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/09/why-the-novus-ordo-needs-gregorian-chant Father talks more about why we go to mass on Sunday Letters: Listener asks about funerals Listener writes in that a song, Oceans, was played during communion A listener asks about going to mass with her protestant mother Father talks about the over-explaining aspects of mass Is it acceptable to sing God Bless America at mass? Word of the Day: Paneled house Callers: What to do when I visit my brother, as his wife practices voodoo? As Catholics, when we’re praying for someone, are we supposed to touch them, like laying on hands? Is it okay to leave the blessed sacrament by itself, if I have to leave? Acceptable to be using old rosaries and some are broken to remake into a necklace? If you are a Roman Catholic, born and raised and go to a Maronite church, do I have to go through RCIA in that Church
Father Simon Says – September 22, 2021 – Mercy Has Come to Us!
Ezr 9:5-9 Father shares his timeline of the Old Testament Lk 9:1-6: Mass Hysteria: We are the continuation of the worship of the Temple Letters: Father receives a letter commenting on the nature of paradise Can nuns distribute communion? Question about the woman who anoints the feet of Jesus Father explains that Jesus’ family at least the vast majority, thought he was the messiah Word of the Day: Mercy has come to us Callers: My parish is involved in discussing the hymns based on Sacrosanctum Concilium. How do we address the choir on this? What is the Apostolic Blessing? If Christ made His sacrifice once and for all, why do we have to have it represented at Mass?
Father Simon Says – September 21, 2021 – Totally Equipped
Mt 9:9-13 Jesus gives us a homework assignment today: “Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Father explains what hesed means Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about the endurance of chant Letters: What kind of tree did Adam and Eve eat from? Word of the day: Equip Callers: I’m not Catholic, how do I become Catholic? The bloody sacrifice, and in OT, there would be one sacrifice of thanksgiving from rising of the sun to the setting.. Could you clarify? How to receive the promises of the Rosary Seven Sorrows? Question about people entering the Kingdom of God and Eternal Life?
Father Simon Says – September 20, 2021
Ezr 1:1-6 Father Simon discusses the Decree of Cyrus the Great. Lk 8:16-18 Mass Hysteria: Prayers that should have been kept in the Novus Ordo Mass. Letters: Gail – Let’s pray more for priests, especially the ones who are deceased. James – I understand any priest can trace their line of succession back to the apostles. How do they do this? Dan – Why do we get angry about what we believe? Word of the day: Modion – The Greek word for a bushel basket. Nobody lights a candle and hides it under a bushel basket Callers: Gary – Was there anti-Semitism around in the year 1900 in the Catholic Church? How do I dispute there wasn’t anti-Semitism in the Church around in the year 1900. Tim – When Jesus was performing miracles, why did he say to them ‘Don’t tell anybody about this?’ Tom – Why is it that with the music in the Mass, they make up words with the same tune and why is their clapping?
Father Simon Says – September 17, 2021 – British Invasion
1 Tm 6:2c-12 St. Paul is saying that when you begin to see Christianity as a philosophy only, we give up the prize of eternal life. Who were the Nicolaitans? Lk 8:1-3 What is ordination? Mass Hysteria: The concept of obligation Father explains the Beatles and the decadence of contemporary music Letters: Letter thanking Father for chanting the Ketchup bottle Letter about chanting in the original language Letter really enjoys Mass Hysteria Where can you find the apostolic succession of the bishop who ordained you? Letter commenting on the centurion and Herod Word of the Day: Verbal disputes
Father Simon Says-Sept. 16, 2021
1 Tm 4:12-16 Father stresses the fact that we’re not pure spirits; we’re incarnate. Lk 7:36-50 What is the significance of the woman anointing Jesus’ feet? Word of the day: Grace Letters: The pronunciation of “collect” Why were communion rails taken out of Churches? Question about burial Should I wait to convert to Catholicism? Question about watching and reading Pilgrim’s Progress Do priests own their own vestments?
Father Simon Says – September 15, 2021 – Our Lady of Sorrows
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?
Father Simon Says – September 14, 2021 – The Cross
Father explains the relics of the true Cross Jn 3:13-17 Father things this verse is the pivotal verse of the Christian faith Why did the Father send his Son? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter someone who had difficulty following a chant in NY Letters: Letter saying that liturgical camps are being formed Word of the Day: Grasped Callers: Question of wine at mass Question about the dating of Easter
Father Simon Says – September 13, 2021 – Sing the Mass!
1 Tm 2:1-8 Are things strongly held truer? Lk 7:1-10 Trust is something you do. Mass Hysteria: Singing the mass? Letters: Question about Yom Kippur Question about contraception and sin Why do we use Latin in the Church? Shouldn’t we chant the original language? Word of the Day: Wimple Callers: Who decided which readings we use at mass? Penance and confession question Can you recommend a psalm for people struggling with cancer or mental illness
Father Simon Says – September 10, 2021 – Ketchup!
1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14 When was this letter written and did Paul write it? God gives us an abundance of grace Lk 6:39-42 Was is this text so funny? Mass Hysteria Why do we sing at mass? Letters Is it OK to feel loving and generous when we do good deeds? Certain prayers are meant to be inaudible Question about Joseph’s reference to magic Word of the day: Blasphemy and Arrogance Callers: I am not Catholic but want to be. Does the Catholic Church do open Baptisms? Caller misses Gregorian Chant Have you ever heard that St. Therese wished to become a priest? An article in the New Yorker stated this and that she even received a tonsure. Do you think that with the new transgender laws that they are more brazen?
Father Simon Says – September 9, 2021 – In Studio!
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?
Father Simon Says – September 8, 2021 – Choir Directors!
Rm 8:28-30 The Lord is forming us into his image Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Father explains that one Gospel genealogy is a legal genealogy and the other is genetic. Mass Hysteria: Choir Directors Letters: Question about a prayer from St. Josemaria Word of the Day: Notional Assent Callers Is Adam and Eve a Myth? Can I read this book from a medium? Question about the movie Lady Jane
Father Simon Says – September 7, 2021 – Radio Isn’t An Exact Science
Col 2:6-15 This passage from Paul invites readers to walk in the Lord Lk 6:12-19 With these two readings, we see that Jesus is more than we can imagine Mass Hysteria: Why is Gregorian Chant so important? Letters: Question about circumcision Letter about predestination Word of the Day: Love of Money Callers: Did Jesus have a last name?
Father Simon Says – September 3, 2021 – Chanting Praises
Col 1:15-20 This reading explains the whole NT, Father says. Lk 5:33-39 Fasting is an exercise in freedom Mass Hysteria: Gregorian Chant Letters: Father talks about first communion, confirmation and religious education. Word of the Day: New Callers: Father, can you explain the Church teaching on salvation? Why do Catholics call men Father?
Father Simon Says – September 2, 2021 – Do Lord
Lk 5:1-11 What does being fishers of men mean? Mass Hysteria: The mass should be done with reverence, and do we like a particular mass just because we like it? https://stlambert.org/documents/2015/1/History_of_the_Hootenanny_Mass.pdf Letters Father tells a reader to think about the never-ending mass on Calvary. Question about John the Baptist as the greatest prophet of the Old Testament Why can’t we keep relics of our own families in our own home if we do so for saints? Word of the Day: Kingdom Callers When Christ rebuked, did he rebuke the spiritual sin of the fall and when rebuking physical things, he rebukes the fall of creation? My daughter is pregnant, but doctors said there’s no heartbeat, and they said she needs to take the abortion pill. What should we do?
Father Simon Says – September 1, 2021 – Orthodox Musings
Col 1:1-8 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?
Father Simon Says – August 31, 2021 – Authority!
1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 When we live with our eyes focused on our spiritual destiny, that keeps us looking up. Lk 4:31-37 What’s the deal with authority and power? Mass Hysteria: Father’s story of being with Greek Sailors Letters: Question regarding Eastern Christians Question about relics Question about openness to life Word of the day: Destiny Callers I am protestant, but converting next year, could I be the Best Man? Do Jewish people go to heaven? How do parishes choose music? Is Mark the Oldest Gospel and when was it written?
Father Simon Says – August 30, 2021 – Hope for Christians
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?
Father Simon Says – August 27, 2021 – Nimrod!
1 Thes 4:1-8 The Lord is coming soon! We should be looking for honor and holiness in a spouse Mt 25:1-13 Oil is a symbol of virtue and of the Holy Spirit Mass Hysteria: The Real Presence Letters Letter about Church music Comment about Church clothing Word : Nimrod Callers Clarification about pre-nuptial agreements Caller thanking Father for Mass Hysteria segments Question about scattering ashes Question about Sunday Obligation in Protestant Churches
Father Simon Says – August 26, 2021 – Blameless and Holy
Mt 24:42-51 This parable, Fr. Simon says, would have been greeted with humor. Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the document on the Liturgy from The Second Vatican Council. Letters: Letter from someone raised in the Christian Reformed Church Natural Family Planning and Humane Vitae comment Word of the Day: Blameless and Holiness Callers: When it comes to learning Latin, how do you know you’re not making mistakes; Also a question about Nimrod in Book of Ezekiel? What does the sign of the cross mean?
Father Simon Says – August 25, 2021 – Whitewashed Tombs
1 Thes 2:9-13 Why was anonymity hard to come by in the ancient world? Mt 23:27-32 What are whitewashed tombs? Mass Hysteria: Bringing Sanity to Liturgical Conversations Father explains that Protestants don’t see mass as a sacrifice Letters Letter from a church musician about church music Word of the day: Whitewashed Callers Why the Jewish people don’t believe that Jesus was God? I’m a product of LifeTeen, and there’s a lot fruit from LifeTeen especially in Phoenix. Could Father comment? Who made the mass entertainment, and who’s responsible for trying to make it entertainment?
Father Simon Says – August 24, 2021 – Mass Hysteria
Who was St. Bartholomew? And what does Nathaniel mean? Rv 21:9b-14 Father explains a Jewish wedding custom Jn 1:45-51 Why is the fig tree important? Mass hysteria: Father talks about some of the liturgical prescriptions of the Second Vatican Council Letters Letter about wedding garment and baptismal garment and what to wear to mass Is there an appropriate time for applause for mass? Word: to deceive Callers Two Strikes at Birth: Original Sin and then concupiscence. Could you help me understand? During the mass, one Greek response like in Kyrie Elision. Why only Greek part in the mass? Was John the Baptist born without original sin? I was raised Christian Reform and taught about atonement, especially John 6:44 What are Fr.’s thoughts on possibility on limited atonement?
Father Simon Says – August 23, 2021 – Our Duty and Our Salvation
1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10 One of the oldest NT documents Mt 23:13-22 Fr. Simon unpacks the drama between the Scribes and Jesus Liturgical musings: Father gives his thoughts about liturgical issues Letters How is it our salvation to give God thanks? What happens if my confirmation sponsor isn’t Catholic? Word: Gehenna Callers: Does Father have an opinion about Kabala?
Father Simon Says – August 19, 2021 – Pennies from Heaven
Jgs 11:29-39a Did God want Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter? Letters Did people really live 900 years old in the Bible? What do we call leaders of other faith traditions Is it sinful to remember the pleasures of previous sinful acts–also, can you sin after death? Do Jews believe in hell? Word Wedding Garment