Father Simon Says

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: Pallisade 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?

Father talks about the history of St. Elizabeth of Hungary 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31 Father talks about the Mexican Cristeros and exhorts us to have the bravery to live well now. Lk 19:11-28 Father explains how much the talent was worth Mass Hysteria: Father discusses sacred music in the USA Letters: Are the Patriarchs in heaven? Beth writes that Mass Hysteria has made her rethink what hymns should be at mass Do we give God permission when we pray? Word of the Day: Harsh Callers: I’m a convert to the Church. From a Baptist. If the church is the true church which I believe, why aren’t protestants flocking to the Church The high priest tore garments from bottom up, symbolizing Satan. When the temple torn from top, God said no, ‘you have blasphemed me’. Can Father explain? What is Father’s vision of time in heaven?

2 Mc 6:18-31 When do we disobey legitimate authority? Lk 19:1-10 What does it mean to render unto Caesar? Father also explains why no one is beyond the love of God Mass Hysteria: Father muses about the wedding he went to this weekend. Letters: Father talks about St. Gertrude prayers aren’t part of the deposit of faith Letter was disappointed All Saints wasn’t a holy day this year Should I stay married if my husband has a decades-long sentence for murder Word of the day: AS Callers: How do I talk to my pastor, for better music in my parish? Gospel Reading from Sunday on ‘No one knows the day or the hour except for the Father.’ Need clarification.

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: 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?

Wis 13:1-9 Father talks about atheism and arguments for the existence of God Lk 17:26-37 What does Dr. Scott Hahn think about these apocalyptic passages? Mass Hysteria: Father opines more about loud organ music Word of the Day: Firmament Letters Father talks about the apocalypse Is the Blood of Christ less important than the Body of Christ? What is the heavenly value of confession? Letter about Jesus and the fulfillment of Jewish law

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

Wis 6:1-11 Father talks about wisdom and politicians Lk 17:11-19 What’s the meaning of leprosy in the law? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about incense at mass Word of the Day: Master Callers Did we all arrive from Noah’s and his family? Does God love everyone? Where does priestly celibacy come from?

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 What is Ezekiel’s vision about? 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17 Who is the historical Jesus? Jn 2:13-22 Father explains who the money changers of the ancient world was Mass Hysteria: Father talks about ancient temples and Church architecture Letters: Father answers another letter about quoting St. Augustine and St. Francis regarding anger. Father wars about even righteous anger Letter about following mass during ornate organ music Word of the Day: Zeal Callers: Should we pray for aborted babies? How do we get the Church to lower the music at Church? If someone is a non-Catholic, and commits a mortal sin, and couldn’t go to confession, how could he receive grace? How do you know what God wants you to do for your vocation?

Wis 1:1-7 What is justice? Father also explains different kinds of love. Lk 17:1-6 Father talks about the real meaning of scandal and why we should be wary of little scandals Mass Hysteria: Father recommends listeners study 1 Sam 15:23 Letters: Letter about the distinction between performance vs praise during mass Question about who can be a Confirmation sponsor Word of the Day: Stuff Callers: Is there such thing as righteous anger? Francis de Sales and Augustine said something about anger in your heart. Some tell me that Jesus was angry when he cleared out the temple. Is it advisable for a priest to employ righteous anger in his preaching? Can you explain the seal of confession? Is there an age requirement for the validity of faith?

Rom 14:7-12 Father says we’re members of a universal Church; what does that mean? Lk 15:1-10 Father talks about meeting a shepherd turned seminarian who gives insight about going to find lost sheep Mass Hysteria: Father talks a bit more about funerals & a caller Letters Letter regarding the contradiction between faith and works Listener can’t find a book of the bible in her mother’s high school Bible Bridget says she likes Mass Hysteria and says listening Gregorian Chant is good for her! Word of the Day: Let this cup Pass! Callers: The name Jesus is a contraction of two Aramaic words, ‘God Saves’ Could you clarify? I’ve started doing the Holy Souls Novena. I’ve done cemetery, rosary. However what mysteries should I be doing?

Rom 13:8-10 Is St. Paul un-American? Lk 14:25-33 What does it really mean to love our parents? Do we have to sell everything to follow Jesus? Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Church architecture Letters: Can you baptize an aborted baby? Father answers another question about yoga Can I receive communion before confession? Word of the Day: Called Callers: My son and fiancé living together. When they visit us, they are in separate bedrooms. But when we visit them for Thanksgiving, are we giving them the wrong message if we stay at their house? What do Jews think about the soul and body separation?  

Wis 3:1-9 Father tells a story of a goldsmith Rom 6:3-9 What does it mean when we give our lives to Christ? PS 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Father talks about a controversial section of the passage Mass Hysteria: Letter about the physical structure of Churches Letters: Did Jesus reject the teachings of his fellow Jews about heaven and hell? Do Jews believe in reincarnation? Word of the day: Visitation Callers: Can catechumens receive plenary indulgences could receive them? Is it an article of faith that God has a specific plan for your life?

Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Father explains the mystery of the book of Revelation 1 Jn 3:1-3 What does it mean to be pure of heart? Mt 5:1-12a Father explains what it means to bless God Mass Hysteria: Why do we have the bells at mass? Letters: Father talks about looking up at the people during mass Letter about the orans position at mass Word of the day: Halo Callers: Question about John 19:14 and about Jesus and the Passover Father explains the various calendars present during Jesus’ time Protestant belief in Faith Alone and the word Alone? Was the word ‘alone’ in the original transcript?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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?    

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?

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?  

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?

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?  

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’?

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    

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    

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?    

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?

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?

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?

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  

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 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?

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?  

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  

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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 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  

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

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?

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?