Father Simon Says

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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  

Jgs 9:6-15 Father describes the drama of Gideon in Judges Mt 20:1-16 Jesus talk’s about God’s justice in today’s Gospel Letters What is a litany, and why would we need to say it? Question about spirits and Dungeons and Dragons Word: Thy Callers Why does the Lord want us to accept that it is his body and blood? How can I deal with habitual sin?

Jgs 6:11-24a Father explains all of the dynamics of the Book of Judges, including atheism in the Old Testament. Letters; When we die, do we meet God and then go to heaven or hell? Father answers a question about Baptism Letter about 1 Kings, Solomon, and the Blessed Mother Question about the number of children to have Word of the Day: Angel/Messenger

Jgs 2:11-19 Father sees parallels between the situations going on in this passage Scripture and today’s society. Letters Question about Biblical taxes Father explains the importance of Baptism Gesture should we have during the consecration? Word To Guard Callers Are there apparitions about the rise of Germany? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Question about the Schoenstatt Apostolic Movement

Mt 19:3-12 Father explains why God gives so many rules! Letters What happens to your guardian angel when you’re in purgatory? Letter about Catholics and Eastern Churches Word of the Day: Shiboleth Callers Was there a threat to John the Baptist during the slaughter of the Holy Innocents? Does Father like the Catholic Study Bible? Did Mary die and then assumed into heaven? I’m going through the annulment process, and I’m really struggling with it. Could you help me?

Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 Father explains the Biblical figure, Joshua. Mt 18:21–19:1 The key to understanding this Gospel is understanding the royal nature of God. Letters Letter about Pokémon and Dungeons and Dragons How should we receive communion? Word of the Day: Dulos Callers Question about marriage and re-entering the Church

Dt 34:1-12 Moses knew the Lord face to face Mt 18:15-20 What does it mean to treat our brother as a tax collector? Why should we memorize this Gospel passage? Letters Question about the Book of Enoch Thank you letter about praying for a listener How can I pick a spouse? Can Catholics donate their bodies to a body farm? Word of the day: Name Callers How do we understand Wisdom literature? My mom and sister they’re converting to a Baptist Church. Is it okay for us to attend that ceremony even though we’re Catholics? If it’s possible to be composted in a consecrated compost ground?

2 Cor 9:6-10 What does being a cheerful giver mean? Jn 12:24-26 Jesus is not a philosopher–he’s a sacrifice Letters: Is it sinful to play with Pokémon? Word of the Day: Deacon Callers Comment about Dungeons and Dragons Question about confession

Dt 10:12-22 Father takes a look at Deuteronomy from a bird’s eye view and mentions the importance of welcoming the stranger Mt 17:22-27 What’s the temple tax that Jesus is talking about? Letters Question about judgement Are trials God’s punishment? Word of the Day: ALIEN Callers How Fr. Simon understands Catholics voting decisions What psalm was Jesus reciting on the cross?

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 This passage is Jesus’ favorite way to refer to himself. 2 Pt 1:16-19 Are Christian stories myths? Mk 9:2-10 There is a close association between today’s story and the Jewish feast of Booths. Letters Letter about the song “Jesus is just alright with me” Letter about the liturgy Comments about teaching a child Biblical Greek Word of the Day: Fulfill the exodus Callers Caller who is ill would like to become Catholic Why does Fr. Simon thinks Jesus chose Peter James and John for special events like today? How did John and Peter know it was Elijah and Moses?

Nm 20:1-13 Why didn’t Moses enter the promised land? What’s the significance of the number 40? Mt 16:13-23 Father explains the significance of the setting of today’s Gospel Letters Is it appropriate to spank children? Question from an Eastern Catholic–her pastor said her black dress was inappropriate for Church. What are the origins of the indulgences? Word of the day: Confession Callers Is Christianity an offshoot of Zoroaster? What’s your response? How do I respond to my non-Catholic friends?

Nm 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35 Why the story of Moses and the Israelites teach us to not take God for granted! Mt 15: 21-28 Actually, Jesus never uses the word dog in the passage. The crux of the story is about trust! Letters Why didn’t Moses enter the promised land? Question about divorce, marital validity and the Matthean exception. Word of the day: Knife Callers Do I need an annulment? If God regret his creation, why would he create us? Why can’t Catholics have pre-nuptial agreements?

Nm 12:1-13 Was Moses really the meekest man on earth? Mt 14:22-36 Why did Jesus make his disciples get into the boat? Letters Question about liturgy and charity Word of the Day: Hem Callers My 8 year old wants to learn biblical Greek, where should I find books for him? When the Israelites left Egypt, they brought animals, but why didn’t they just eat those? When we offer our masses and our communions up, do we lose that grace or are we compounding it?

Nm 11:4b-15 What does a Christian live for? Mt 14:13-21 Was the story of the loaves really miraculous? Letters Question about re-baptism Why are there 10 commandments? Word of the Day Compadre Callers Do the East and the West have compatible Trinitarian theologies? Where did St. Paul learn about Jesus?

Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 What do the feasts in today’s reading mean? Mt 13:54-58 Mary was a very common name in the time of Jesus–what does this have to do with today’s Gospel? Letters: Can Catholics donate their body to science? Where’s the location of Heaven and Hell? Is the Mass Passover? Do the Orthodox believe in hell? Word of the Day: wave offering Callers A Coptic priest calls in to talk about an apparition A grandmother asks about Baptism

Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 What’s the cloud of glory? Letters Does God give us what we ask for? What are we going to be judged on? What’s the difference between the Pauline Privilege and the Petrine Privilege? Word of the day: Propitiatory (mercy seat) Callers: Question about Eve and Divorce Why did Jesus have to sacrifice himself and die for us? Did Jesus know he was going to die?

Ex 34:29-35 Did Moses’ face have horns on it? The encounter with the Lord gives radiance Mt 13:44-46 Today’s passage is really about God’s royal nature Letters Father tells a touching story about Angels Question about having another child Word of the Day: Many Callers Question about the Eucharist and the Old Testament A caller asks about angels and death A question about Eve

Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 What is the wandering in Israel actually about? Mt 13:36-43 What was the good that God wants to give? Letters: What does Holy Ghost mean? Question about poverty and someone in need Can we receive communion in the Polish national Church? Is Passover vengeance? Question about veils in Church? Father Simon clarifies a question about slavery Sometimes you have to say no to your children Word of the day: Glory Cloud

Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 Was the Golden Calf a God-platform? Also, what’s a God-platform? Mt 13:31-35 What’s the Kingdom of God? Letters: Questions about apostolic succession, Passover, Eucharistic bread, and biblical views of the family structure  

Ex 20:1-17 Father breaks down the 10 Commandments Letters How do I deal with disappointments in the Church? Question about angels Word of the day: Idol Callers Question about David and Solomon and The Sabbath

2 Cor 5:14-17 Is Paul a real apostle? What are your expectations about Jesus? Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 What’s the significance of the way the burial clothes are laid? Letters Does Our Lady have the imprint of the sacraments? Testimony about Lourdes Word of the Day: Shroud Callers Baby names: Can we name our baby Caeli Why did Jesus tell Mary M. not to cling to him? Can old people have relations if they never married by love each other? Taking a Ti-Chi class. Is that okay?

Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 God is a jealous God? Why are the Israelites being tested? Letters Can I attend this wedding? Question about praying for sinners? Comments about The Veil Removed Could a Catholic baptize in the river? Word of the Day: Manna Callers Why do Catholics baptize infants? Question about Catholic and Protestant Baptism Is Jesus body and soul in heaven?

Ex 14:21—15:1 God really intervened in history. Mt 12:46-50 What’s Jesus trying to say in today’s Gospel? Letters Did God know that Lucifer become the Devil? Question about the Eastern and Western Churches Word of the Day: Glance Callers What do Christians believe about evolution? Where can I find a list of infallible doctrines?

Ex 14:5-18 Can we bargain with God and what happens after Pharaoh has a hardened heart? Mt 12:38-42 What are the purposes of signs? Letters Comment about perfume in Church Father goes into detail about a Eucharistic procession with several ethnic groups Word of the Day: Dewfall Callers Should I stay in my marriage? What does it mean for us to judge angels?

Ex 11:10—12:14 Did God make Pharoah’s heart hardened? Mt 12:1-8 Why does Jesus quote the book of Hosea? Letters Where does the phrase, “Son of Man” come from? Why did the Father give his youngest son the inheritance? Word of the day: Grace Callers: I’m going to Ephsesus in Turkey and a question about Mary’s House. Is it legitimate to go visit? And out tour is offering an ecumenical mass; can I go? Can my dad have buddha at his desk?

Ex 3:13-20 God reveals his name to Moses–everything exists because God speaks its name. Mt 11:28-30 Father talks about humor in The Bible, and about Tapeinos (humble of heart). Letters Question about Sirach and God’s methods Word Worship Callers Mass fashion Why did Peter want to build a tent after the Transfiguration?

Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 Moses encounters God in the burning bush Mt 11:25-27 What’s the real meaning of the word mystery? Letters Commentary about Mike Aquilina (Scholar) Can I drink ZEN green tea? Word of the Day—Epiginosko (to recognize) Callers Can I go to a Greek Orthodox Church? Should I incorporate Jewish law into my life?

Ex 2:1-15a Father gives some background and context to the story of Moses Mt 11:20-24 What’s the Gospel triangle? Father Simon explains Letters: Are we going to change the text of the Lord’s prayer? A Christian attorney writes to Fr. Simon about the seal of confession Should we ask for mercy and not God’s judgment? Word of the Day: Papyrus Callers: Why did God create things that are bad? Help with the St. Michael Prayer

Ex 1:8-14, 22–Father dives into the story of a new Egyptian King Mt 10:34—11:1–What is the peace that Jesus gives? Letters: Does God lead us into temptation? Question about bishops and the papacy Callers: Question about excommunication and the Eucharist

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 Father continues the deep dive into the beautiful life of Jacob. Mt 10:16-23 Father comments on the fact that Jesus alerts the disciples that he is sending them into danger and instructs them to be as shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves–but what does that mean? Letters: Question about perfection contrition Esau and Jacob–was the blessing given under false pretense? Does Paul have apostolic succession? Word of the Day: Twelve tribes Callers: Who is allowed to officiate the wedding, besides the priest? Question about generational sexual abuse. What do I do? Story about a prayer to St. Anthony Question about the saints and prayer What did Mary receive in the upper room?

First reading: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains the dramatic reunion between Joseph and his brothers, an argument for the Exodus’ historicity, and a commentary about miracles. Letters: Prayers for a woman who woman who was diagnosed with cancer Advice for someone going to confession and a teaching on repentance Letter regarding cremation and burial Word of the Day: Pharaoh Callers: Father takes a calls about suffering, prayer, and lapsed Catholics

Bible Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father explains the dramatic stories of Jacob and Joseph Mt 10:1-7 Jesus sends out his disciples and gives them authority to drive out demons Letters Father reads a letter from a convert from Judaism and a letter about raising kids Word of the Day: At hand (engus) Callers: About Spirits and saints Do Catholics need to have a funeral? Could we take a look at the book of Tobit as a parable? Why would God allow the condo building in FL to collapse?

Readings: Gn 32:23-33 Father explains the tumultuous relationship between Jacob and Esau. Mt 9:32-38 Father explains why the people where like sheep without a shepherd and tells a story about an amazing parish. Letters: Father responds to a letter about Middle Eastern hospitality Father discusses a letter about The Chosen Father discusses a laicized priest and the last rites/confession Word of the day: Prince Callers: Father takes questions about suffering, movies, and fatherhood.

  Readings: 1 Reading: Father explains the familial dynamics in the reading from Genesis. Gospel Father explains the Calling of St. Matthew and what Jesus meant by “I desire mercy not sacrifice.” Letters Does the church allow arranged Marriages? Father gives advice to someone with an addiction to alcohol Word of the day Tax collector Callers Did Jesus invite himself over to Matthew’s house? What is Patriotism?

Bible: Sacrifice of Isaac Why does God test us, Father asks? Father thinks that the reading should be read in the light of the Hebrews On one hand, it’s horrible–but Abraham was ready to offer his only son and believed that God would raise Isaac from the dead. Abraham had a complete trust in God Letters: Gives advice suggesting the listner to ask God what his will is He references the Screwtape Letters–the Devil wants us to focus on what we don’t have Letter thanking father who gave advice about dealing with priests who are moved around a lot–there is a lot of ecclesial and presbyteral instability Letter about some strick KJV readings of the bible that says diving is bad Caller: Did Isaac say anything? Principles vs methods Priest told me I wasn’t truly repentant when I went to confession If I commit a sin like an impure thought–could I still go to confession?

Gen 21: Abraham and Sarah discuss Ishmael and Isaac Jesus drives demons into the swine–who already belong to the devil. The townspeople were afraid b/c Jesus drive out the demons.could Letters To a football coach with an issue with the ref: In a discussion, try to disarm an adversary; it’s better to argue that way, not with rage. Fr Simon references Abe Lincoln’s rehortic during trial responding to a letter. He got a letter congratulating him on his retirement. the delta covid strain has stopped things in Tawian–is it ok to watch mass on Google meet? Are we allowed to question our bishops? Father gives his advice. Word of the day–[choíros] swine. One of the problems with translation in english is that we have so many words to use. callers seamless garmet questions question about atonement vs sacrifice

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Herod Agrippa, Miracles, the tradition of the apostles and the succession of Bishops. Fr. Simon answers letters about infant baptism, Word of the Day-Herod Caller Question-About the Liturgy Caller Question-Paul and the Eucharist Caller Question-Bread and the Eucharist

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Sodom and Gomorrah and what does it mean to bury his father. He also talks about St. Irenaeus. Fr. Simon answers a letter about contraception. Word of the Day-Stiff-neck Caller Question-About the 2 days of darkness. Caller Question About the rosary Caller Question-Why Catholics called non-Christians? Caller Question-About John the Baptist and Jesus’ relationship