Father Simon Says

(2:52) Bible Study: Sirach Sirach 4:11-19 Was wisdom actually Jesus? Mark 9:38-40. Some of us never get over being young. Let us not get in the way of Christ as believers, disciples and members in the Church. (22:05) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to practice Tai Chi? What is he answer to the white horse in revelation? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (34:31) Break 2 (35:15) Word of the Day: Over and Under (36:18) Phones: Millie - The gospel of Mark this morning: When the people were talking about Jesus, he said don't chastise them. The priest at Mass quoted from the book of numbers that Moses was chastising his followers. What's the implication for us as Catholics? Mark - Can you explain the 'Fear of the Lord' - Gift of the Holy Spirit? Zoraya - Can you explain the term 'Nephilim' in the book of Genesis? Rocco - When I was taking Tai Chi, I felt like it was the Holy Spirit working through me. What do you think about this?

(4:58) Bible Study: Sirach 2:1-11 God wants to reveal with what's inside you.   Mark 9:30-37 The Apostles should've argued amongst themselves who is the least important.     (22:49) Break 1 (25:25) Letters: What does it mean , "Falling Short of the Glory of God"? How did people know how much to give for a sin offering?  Question about prayers said after communion, including "O Sacrament Most Holy.  Send him a letter at [email protected] (33:56) Break 2 (35:07) Word of the Day: Ligare (42:17) Phones: Roberto: the thief on the cross. was not baptized. how can he be saved? Carl-what does the First Horseman in Revelation represent?

(3:03) Bible Study: Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge.   Jesus casts out demons because he had authority.  Sirach 1:1-10 Mark 9:14-29 (22:22) Break 1 (24:01) Letters: Can you still bring dinner to the priests on Sunday? Question about turning the other cheek in regards to domestic abuse? Why did the NAB translation remove fasting from Jesus' statements?  What does it mean when I offer up my suffering?  (38:31) Break 2 (39:47) Word of the Day: Ligare (44:36) Phones: Kevin-confused about St. Faustina comment about angel hovering over Krakow.  Didn't St. Faustina die before WWII Teresa-Could we go to 2 Masses in a day?  

(3:34) Bible Study: Genesis 11:1-9 Father explains this passage and its historicity. Mark 8:34—9:1 A new take on carrying your cross. (23:15) Break 1 (24:54) Letters: Why was the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles written? Is it okay to pray for the desire to let go of the man I want to marry? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (37:02) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day: Tar (38:34) Phones: Frank - I called Fr. Simon 2 years ago. I am housebound all the time. I keep offering it up but this is not working. Can't do anything or go anywhere. I used to be a cop/nurse. Vince - the Holy Eucharist. when I was young was told could only receive once in a day. friend told he could receive 2x in a day. Marie - I was told we don't enjoy full beatific vision when we get to heaven because we don't have our bodies (until Resurrection)? Maria - Should I go to Disneyland to celebrate my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. My daughter lost her husband.

(2:40) Bible Study: Mark 8:27-33 The true prayer of the Believer. Genesis 9:1-13 What is the law that Noah receives? (18:30) Break 1 (19:31) Letters: What is the full extent of being made in the image and likeness of God? What was Jesus favorite type of music? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (33:10) Break 2 (34:37) Word of the Day: Kibosh  (37:01) Phones: Mary - in Apostle's Creed said that he rose again on the 3rd day. Was he buried for the 3 days? What is the 3rd day? Frank - Do you think there is a crisis in the Church today? Please explain your answer. Susan - A longtime friend called me a hypocrite because I believe in God and support Trump. Steve - When a baptized Catholic dies, are their earthly remains sacred?

(2:45)Bible Study: Psalm 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 What does he psalm really say? Mark 8:22-26 What again did Jesus do in this passage? Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22 What was the sacrifice which Noah offered? (19:16) Break 1 (22:42) Letters: Was the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil the same tree? What is the symbolism of wood in Jewish tradition? Father answers these and other question. Send him a letter at [email protected] (32:45) Break 2 (33:40) Word of the Day: Church (37:26) Phones: Kathy - when do we get our guardian angels? is at baptism or when we are first born Casey - Romans 11:26-32. what does this mean? Casey - a friend of mine consults Runes for everything. is that okay? Terence - can you speak about 'The 2 Edged Sword'? can you explain the Old Testament from a historical standpoint?

(2:32) Bible Study: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Was there really a flood? Father explains and touches on the most important thing. Mark 8:14-21 What is the leaven of the Pharisees? Father Explains (19:32) Break 1 (20:17) Letters: Is there virtue to hording? Is there a Rubric for the Mass for lay people? Father answers these and more. Send him a letter at [email protected] (35:44) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day: Parish (41:03) Phones: Joyce - offerings in the Old Testament. how do I understand the difference between the offerings? Paul - Sibling just got married in homosexual relationship. what should my children call this spouse? their aunt or uncle? Jessie - if the flood wasn’t real then how big was the flood. Amy - gratitude call. I have had a lot of struggles with vice. I am sober. Fr. Simon always makes me laugh during the day.

(2:54) Bible Study: Genesis 4:1-15, 25 Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted, and Cain’s offering was not? Mark 8:11-13 What is the connection between these two readings? Father reveals this. (18:24) Break 1 (20:04) Letters: Is Jesus referring to himself as food in the Gospel of Mark? Why did Paul refer to himself as abnormally born? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him an email at [email protected] (35:43) Break 2 (38:55) Word of the Day: Fundamentalism (43:33) Phones: Alvia - my niece having her newborn baptized in Lutheran Church. Can I attend? Mike - why do priests bow to the altar when facing away from the tabernacle? Mario - when God talking to Cain about sin being a demon lurking at your door. what does this mean?

(3:24) Bible Study: Genesis 3:1-8 How do you know if God is asking you to do something? Father explains. (17:52) Break 1 (19:18) Letters: Father talks about the Bronze Serpent in the Desert and its hidden meaning, and answers whether you can attend a wedding outside of the Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at [email protected] (34:10) Break 2 (35:04) Word of the Day: Spit and ephphatha (39:15) Phones: Aaron - heard from priest that we cannot question the Pope. Deedee - who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Tim - Mary's heart being pierced? is this how she hears all of our prayers? Barb - not going to wedding. if kids no longer practicing for many years could it be ok?

(2:00) Bible Study: Genesis 2:18-25 Why did God take from Adam’s Rib to make Eve? Father explains this interesting passage. And talk about a special new book! (25:12) Break 1 (26:50) Letters: Father talks about the nature that brought about the Holocaust during WWII. Father answers a question about the different types of the Mass. Father answers these questions and others. Send him an email at [email protected] (36:45) Break 2 Word of the Day: Dog (42:12) Phones: Maria - Jeremiah verse about God's plan for us. does this refer to God's plan now in this life or later? Thomas - if a person were to commit a mortal sin and they said prayer of contrition before confession, how does this work if they die before confessing? Ariane - in the Transfiguration, how did Peter know who Elijah and Moses were? Vito - my marriage. 66.5 years was a good marriage because we heeded advice of good people. prayed a lot together and prayed as family. Seek out the Lord. Resources: Doug’s NEW BOOK! https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

This encore is from January 31, 2025 (3:15) Bible Study:  Hebrews 10:32-39 Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading Mark 4:26-34 Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again. Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form. (27:29) Break 1 (28:22) Letters: Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at [email protected] (40:01) Break 2 (40:40) Word of the Day: Lamp (42:42) Phones: Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary? Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?' Bob - what is the best study Bible? Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.

(7:16) Bible Study: Genesis 1:20—2:4a When studying the bible do you actually study what the text is saying? (23:07) Break 1 (25:32) Letters: Father talks about habits and how to declutter your life, answers some prayer requests and talks about the marriage between Joseph and Mary. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at [email protected] (35:14) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day: Eden (37:26) Phones: Karen - creation and original sin. why does Revelation talk about Mary laboring for birth? how could she have birth pains? Bryan - are people in heaven always happy? Alex - in process of getting baptized and confirmed. when you are living in sin no threat. i feel like I am being tested in many ways. it has been a struggle. Craig - if Joseph and Mary weren't married why would he have to divorce her?

(3:46) Bible Study: Genesis 1:1-19 Father talks about the importance of the numbers used in this reading. (17:45) Break 1 (19:43) Letters: Father explains why Catholics believe in the real presence of the Eucharist, talks about Mary being our real spiritual mother and other questions from our listeners. Want to ask him a question? Write to [email protected] (35:48) Break 2 (36:43) Word of the Day: Schola and Scurried (40:24) Phones: Mark - is talking about the 2nd death a good approach to reach atheists? Roy - in heaven do we recognize spouses?

(3:15) Bible Study: Mark 6:7-13 Did you know shoes were a sign of Authority? Father explains. Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 Father discusses the broader chapter of this reading. (27:00) Break 1 (27:09) Letters: Father answer whether you need to mix water and wine when consecrating the Eucharist, and why does Jesus say brothers and sisters if he doesn’t have any? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at [email protected] (38:48) Word of the Day: The Same (41:13) Phones: Clifford - when my son died at what point during death did he go to Our Lord? Amelia - 7th Day Adventists celebrate Sabbath on Saturday. Do they celebrate sacrifice of animals?

(1:44) Bible Study: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 How terrible is it when we stop trusting? Mark 6:1-6 Father explains why Jesus didn’t have actual brothers and sisters (27:00) Break 1 (27:56) Letters: What should you do if you feel like you committed a mortal sin but aren’t sure? Father also answers a letter about Jesus’ teaching on the resurrection. Want to ask Father a question? Send him an email at [email protected] (40:17) Word of the Day: Joshua (44:16) Phones: Bryan - some say that tearing of veil in Bible is why we don't need to use priests? Gwen - what is the Eucharistic minister supposed to do if sacred host falls on floor? Mary - my son is constantly praying and worried about demons? his ex-wife was into crystals and casting spells.

(3:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 12:1-4 Father connects today’s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday Mark 5:21-43 Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government. (26:59) Break 1 (28:51) Letters: Father talks about Ruth’s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father answers this and more questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (39:43) Word of the Day: Founder and finisher of our Faith (43:23) Phones: Kathy - wedding question. can my husband and I attend a wedding where bride is baptized Catholic but not practicing and not getting married in church.

(1:47) Bible Study: Hebrews 11:32-40 What is the difference between faith and hope? Father Explains Mark 5:1-20 Father explains what the term son of man means (27:00) Break 1 (28:07) Letters: Father explains the passage in the bible where Jesus says the measure to which you measure will be measured out to you. Father answers this and more letters. Send him a letter at [email protected] (39:30) Word of the Day: Legion (41:08) Phones: Mike - Swine that Jesus sent off cliff. How did this incident involve the demonic? Joanne - Before the consecration. 'May this become' why do they put this before the Consecration. Amber - How does the Church view organ donations? John - I thought Jewish people didn’t eat pork. why did you say it is food source?

(3:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 10:32-39 Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading Mark 4:26-34 Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again. Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form. (27:29) Break 1 (28:22) Letters: Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at [email protected] (40:01) Break 2 (40:40) Word of the Day: Lamp (42:42) Phones: Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary? Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?' Bob - what is the best study Bible? Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.

(3:51) Bible Study: Mark 4:21-25 How do you treat people? Like a commodity or like a person? Hebrews 10:19-25 Father talks about blood and sacrifice. Very interesting stuff. (22:48) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: Father explains why God allowed Ishmael to be sent away in the Bible, and where the Bible comes from. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at [email protected] (39:10) Break 2 (40:23) Word of the Day: Church (41:54) Phones: Frank - The Current General Instruction of the Roman Missal, and the description of the 1962 missal, the differences? Carol - in today's Gospel why doesn’t Jesus want people to be converted? Mark - the last 4 words in Lord's prayer are 'deliver us from evil' 'why don’t say deliver us from the evil one?'

(2:57) Bible Study: Mark 4:1-20 Father explains the kingdom of heaven and what God is like. Hebrews 10:11-18 Does sacrifice forgive sin? (22:57) Break 1 (24:41) Letters: Father explains the myth that the Catholic Church taught that the world was flat, why are more priests not trained to do deliverance? Father answers these and more questions in today’s show. Send him an email at [email protected] (35:37) Break 2 (36:25) Word of the Day: Priest (43:07) Phones: Barbara - if you watch Adoration on TV is that the same as going to Adoration? John - Purgatory. You will feel the pain that you caused others. what if you caused pain unintentionally? Richard - when Jesus was going to the Father at the Ascension. why does Jesus have to go to Heaven to send the Holy Spirit? Denise – my mother-in-law died. we ae having funeral mass. is it ok to have 2 funeral masses?

(8:51) Bible Study: Mark 3:31-35 Father explains the meaning behind Jesus words today. Hebrews 10:1-10 Father helps us understand this complicated book of the bible. (20:46) Break 1 (21:41) Letters: Father talks about Jesus conversation with the woman who weep for Him on His way to the cross and answers questions about the book of Ruth and her purity. Father answers these questions and others. Ask him a question by writing to [email protected] (38:52) Break 2 (39:34) Word of the Day: Icon (42:56) Phones: Mark - Where in the Catechism or Bible does it describe Agape love as the highest form of love. Jeff - The mass rubrics and the elevations; I attended mass and usually there's the presentation of bread and wine.  I went to the mass and the third elevation wasn't present.  Could you explain?

(5:11) Bible Study: Mark 3:22-30 What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? Father Explains Hebrews 9:15, 24-28 This text is used as reason why we don’t believe in reincarnation. (20:57) Break 1 (29:48) Letters: Father shares what it means that the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete as well as answering questions about a rabbi from medieval times and other obscure details. Father Answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (34:53) Break 2 (35:52) Word of the Day: Love (39:58) Phones: Richard - my cousin said that Rosary is like the ouija board. you try to conjure up good spirits with Rosary. John - 4 cups. could you explain what the 4 cups are in Jewish tradition and how Jesus fulfills the new covenant with these cups? Lisa - Mass offered person who wasn’t religious. is that ok? Michael - phrases in today's 1st reading. what is the meaning of Hebrews 9:15? Meg – Why is sacrifice so important?

(10:19) Bible Study: Hebrews 8:6-13 Father explains the Mass the work of the High Priest. (24:13) Break 1 (26:16) Letters: Father talks about immigration and what we can do about it. Love is to will the good of the other; Father quotes from C.S. Lewis on how the enemy wants people to feel loving. Father talks about these and other subjects. Send him a letter at [email protected] (37:01) Break 2 (37:56) Word of the Day: Apostle (40:23) Phones: Jennifer - Is there an image of Our Lady where she is smiling? Francesca - Jewish friend said that abortion is okay b/c they don't when soul gets into body and also bringing Abraham and Isaac.  How to combat. Mary Anne - Acts of the Apostles 16:6, it mentions the Holy Spirit and verse 7, the spirit of Jesus Ellen - Is it appropriate to have a Mass said for someone who's not Catholic.

(4:41) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:25—8:6 What does it mean that Jesus is the high priest? Father explains. (23:55) Break 1 Mark 3:7-12 It’s a little late but father shares some insights on this Gospel. (27:44) Letters: How do you approach a family get together when someone brings a girlfriend into a divorced situation? Father also explains hi favorite study bible. Father talks about this and more. Send him a letter at [email protected] (37:58) Break 2 (38:36) Word of the Day: Once and for All (yes, this counts as one word) (41:57) Phones: Jose - I feel attracted to woman who is divorced. how can i get rid of feelings I have for her? Marsha - Internment of ashes. Pope Francis saying you can take some? My daughter wants her ashes spread to different places and bury them. Is this ok? Joe - I am teaching study about the Temple Mount. Where did Jesus actually teach and where did people pray?

(2:34) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 Father explains the importance of Melchizedek Mark 3:1-6 Did Jesus get angry? Father explain. (22:25) Break 1 (32:46) Letters: Father talks about the correlation between slavery in the time of the Civil War and abortion in today’s society. Our faith is based on Christ not on the good and bad actions of the clergy. Father talks about this and many more things. Send him a letter at [email protected] (38:49) Break 2 (39:50) Word of the Day: Anger (43:02) Phones: Luke - Abortion. Can one be prochoice and Catholic at the same time? Maria - I have friends who left the Church for Evangelical. They say all you have to go to Jesus. They have so much joy. What can I do? Steve - St. Agnes. is there a tradition of shaving sheep at St. Peters for making of Cardinal hats. Is this true?

(4:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 6:10-20 Father explains this passage: It was a foreign idea to Jews that God had a son. Mark 2:23-28 This is a much more complicated passage than Father has time for, but he does his best to explain. (21:31) Break 1 (30:14) Letters: Father talks about the virginity o Mary, shares some nuances about annulments and answers questions about praying for souls in mortal sin. Father answers these and other questions. Write to him at [email protected] (38:24) Break 2 (41:50) Word of the Day: Sluggish (43:04) Phones: Maria - Do I go to Confession before Communion? Because I got a divorce? But not remarried Bob - Why didn’t Jesus walk through the Temple after Resurrection? Joe - when did the Catholic Church become Israel? Teresa - I went through a divorce. Husband left before Christmas. I received annulment and remarried but new husband didn’t receive annulment.

(12:40)  Bible Study: Hebrews 5:1-10 How can Jesus be both priest and king? Father Simon answers this. Mark 2:18-22 Father explains Jesus’ explanation to the Pharisees and disciples of John. (23:40) Break 1 (26:13) Letters: Father shares why there were six stone jars at the wedding feast of Cana and what it means to have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church. Father Simon answers these and more questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (35:14) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Manifestation (44:48) Phones: Donna - Is priest cheating by using popular homily book? John - How do you equate your priesthood with priesthood of Aaron and Melchizedek? Betty - Mary. Since Mary was born without original sin, did she have birth pains or painless?

(4:28) Bible Study: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 Father talks about a failure to trust being a reason why the Israelites remained in the desert. Mark 2:1-12 Can you imagine this guy on a stretcher being lowered through a roof on a house? His trust had saved him. (22:24) Break 1 (25:03) Letters: There is no assigned seating in Catholic Churches. A poor man can sit next to a rich man and enjoy the same beauty. What are cremation tattoos? Has our culture totally descended into insanity? Father answers these and more letters. Write him your questions at [email protected] (35:59) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day: Home (38:43) Phones: Christina - Can you explain more about the promises of the rosary? Michael - I've got loved ones who want to do this and I can't talk them out of it. Any ideas?

(3:19) Bible Study: Mark 1:40-45 Is this leper tempting Jesus? Father (23:33) Break 1 (24:07) Letters: Was Saint Joseph present at the birth of Jesus? What does it mean to be in communion with the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (40:58) Break 2 (43:40) Word of the Day: Rest (45:23) Phones: Anita - What is the word that meant to eat my body (to gnaw)?

Check out this Encore show about today's readings from January 11, 2023 Bible Study: (3:10) Heb 2:14-18 Why does God test us?  Mk 1:29-39 Why is prayer so important? Letters (20:45) - What is fear of the Lord  (24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant?  (27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul Word of the Day: Novena (32:28) Callers  (35:57) - As a young priest, how can I evangelize my friends?  (41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean?  (44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope? (47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will? (49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do? 

(4:26) Bible Study: Mark 1:21-28 Father explains the importance of authority. Hebrews 2:5-12 Father explains how this book deals with problems about Jesus. (19:28) Break 1 (22:24) Letters: If Jesus is subjected to the Father how can Jesus be equal to God? Does the word fall when referred to sin sees to soften the badness of sinning. Father answers these and many more questions. Ask your own questions to father at [email protected] (38:12) Break 2 (39:11) Word of the Day: Archegos (41:22) Phones: Toni - Why do priests get called father when the bible says that no one should be called father? Mark - prevenient grave? and is that what we get at baptism. Louanne - how do you find the name of your guardian angel? Fr. was talking about it during mass/ Jim - What is the Catholic stance on burial?

(7:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 1:1-6 What is repentance? Father explains. (25:45) Break 1 (28:50) Letters: Father talks about the teaching of cremation on the Church and scattering ashes, what does Jesus mean when he says the apostles will be judging the tribes of Israel? Father answers these and many more questions. Write to him at [email protected] (35:26) Break 2 (36:02) Word of the Day: Ministering Angels (38:53) Phones: Rosemary - Can I go to the Latin Mass (SSPV) for a funeral Susan - how were Urim and Thummim used in Bible? what is difference between that and divination Tony - what does the church think about gene therapy? John - do we place too high an importance on the Bible?

(2:10) Feast of Pope Saint Agatho – He was a successful businessman who became a monk and later pope at the age of 101. (3:07) Bible Study:  1 John 5:5-13: Jesus renewed the temple sacrifice by the shedding of his own blood.  (25:24) Break 1 (26:30) Letters: What is meant by ‘His holy arm’ in the Psalm? What is the meaning behind opening of holy doors during the jubilee year? Do you think Joachim and Anne new that their daughter was conceived without original sin? (34:56) Break 2 (36:18) Word of the Day: Have (42:38) Phones: Lena - My sister has stage one cancer and I told her to get a hysterectomy to stay ahead of it. Did I commit a sin by telling her to do that? Sharon - If there is a patron saint for a specific illness does he or she hear all the prayers for that illness or only those who invoke his or her help?

(0:36) Saint Basilissa (3:00) Bible Study:  Luke 4:14-22: The Church is the guardian of the meaning of scripture. 1 John 4:19–5:4: To love God is to make sacrifices for the Lord.  (21:33) Break 1 (22:55) Letters: What are some tips on giving a confirmation retreat on piety? Will Thomas Merton ever be canonized a saint? Why are some words from scripture different in the Mass? (35:10) Break 2 (35:34) Word of the Day: God is love: Do what He commands. (39:59) Phones: Alex - Can you explain more about the gifts of the Magi? John - If Mary didn't die then is there a chance that we will also be assumed into Heaven? Troy - Can you be a Christian if you don't believe in the Trinity but you believe in the Eucharist? Kevin - Comment on the lack of apostolic succession in the church of England.

(4:26) Bible Study:  1 John 4:11-18 The Holy Spirit has you and has given us his very lifeforce                                            (23:24) Letters:               Why the psalm says "CD" in my USCCB Reading, why aren't people jailed for abortion, did Mary die, Religion of the Romans, Eastern Liturgy,            (37:09) Word of the Day:                      Pass By            (43:49) Phones:                  Carolyn: Will we come back to Intinction?                   Zabet: I watch different masses in different states. One of the priests doesn't sit the whole time. why do we sit during mass?                  John: Is protestant confessions valid and how does it work?

(3:13) Bible Study: 1 John 4:7-10 What is agape love? Mark 6:34-44 Today’s Gospel talks about sacrifice. Father explains (23:21) Break 1 (24:09) Letters: Father explains why he thinks miracles are important and answers questions about whether or not the Church of England lost apostolic succession. Father answers these and more questions. Send him a message at [email protected] (38:02) Break 2 (38:47) Word of the Day: Trinity (43:37) Phones: Matt - can you comment on how changes in translations in the Bible and how it alters the message? Pete - what is a blessing? Elizabeth - Are the three wise men saints?

(5:32) Bible Study: 1 John 3:22–4:6 Father talks about the realty of the law of God. Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Father explains what time is. (22:49) Break 1 (24:00) Letters: Is there an exact translation of the Bible? When is Ordinary time in the Church?  Father answers these and more questions. Ask him your question at [email protected] (36:52) Break 2 (37:24) Word of the Day: Miracle (45:16) Phones: Matt - we profess one baptism - but why do we need baptism when Jesus died on the cross and saved us? Troy - I agree with you. My protestant family members feel the same way. How do I talk to them about it and what will happen to them at the end of the age?

(0:50) Saint of the day – Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris. (2:48) Bible Study:  1 John 2:29–3:6 – God is love and our goal is to be adopted into the family of God. Fr. Simon explains how riotousness is not being a member of a club but being conformed to Christ so that we can be united to the Father.  (23:30) Break 1 (24:32) Letters: Father explain how willingly participating in IVF is morally wrong. Father explains why Able’s sacrifice was pleasing to God because it was a blood sacrifice. Fr. Simon explains the meaning of the 4th cup at the Jewish Passover. (41:39) Break 2 (42:00) Word of the Day: The holy name of Jesus (43:33) Phones: Francine - I disagree that lasagna is leavened. nothing is leavened in pasta noodles!! Matthew - How do we love a baby conceived through IVF?

(0:54) Saints of the day - Basil and Gregory – Fr. Simon discusses the importance of friendship. (6:28) Bible Study:  Today’s gospel - John 1:19-28 The gospel of John was written to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah but pointed to Jesus, the true Messiah. (25:20) Break 1 (25:44) Letters:  What does it mean that women will be saved through childbearing? If I received the Eucharist with a conscious mortal sin, can I be forgiven? Was St. Joseph cleansed from sin in the womb? (31:23) Break 2 (31:54) Word of the Day: Law (37:25) Phones: Rose - Concerning the part of the Rosary where we say the 'Mother of God': How can Mary be the mother of God? Question on Moses’ prayer for the blessing. What is the context behind this prayer and how did Moses come up with it? Elaine - Did John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Messiah? Stanley - Can you explain the manger and the foreshadowing of the Eucharist?

Check out this awesome encore show from October 10, 2024! (4:02) Bible Study:  GAL 3:1-5 Father explains what the word fool really means in this passage. LK 11:5-13 Was this story a joke? Father explains. (22:35) Break 1 (24:45) Letters: Father gets a question about how we got the proper form of Baptism; how should you give your spouse grace during election season and much more! (36:08) Break 2 (37:02) Word of the Day: Midnight (41:03) Phones: John - Someone asked me if Catholic's believe that Divine Grace is Created? Your thoughts? Mary - I've seen people in Adoration turn their back on the host and just back up. Are we all supposed to do this? Or does it matter? Mary Ann - You said the Rabbi would pose a question - what difference did Christ make? there is still evil

Check out this encore show from October 25, 2024! (2:16) Bible Study:  Eph 4:1-6 Why did Jesus call God Father? LK 12:54-59 Father explains what this passage is all about. (23:44) Break 1 (26:40) Letters: Father Simon explains what it means to be saved by Faith, talks about the need for children in the Church even during the boring readings and answers many other questions from listeners. (38:56) Break 2 (39:47) Word of the Day: Hypocrite (43:33) Phones: Grace - Catholic getting married outside the Church.  A good friend, grew up Catholic, but left the Church, is Protestant and is getting married to another non-Catholic Christian.  How to approach her? Sam - I'm not Catholic, but thank him for the broadcast.  I learn a lot, I have Catholic friends.  And this is all because of Fr. Simon.  Why are sins against the Holy Spirit a different category?

This show is from January 11, 2024 Bible Study: (1:55) 1 Sm 4:1-11 Father discusses superstitious religion & living in sin Mk 1:40-45 Father discusses Jesus' rage  Letters: (20:39) - Justifying bad behavior (25:13) - Death & assurance of salvation  Word of the Day: Revealed his presence (33:04) Callers:  (37:42) - What a lay apostle is? (40:37) - Is it okay to pray to the BVM in front of the monstrance in adoration? (42:35) - The Icon that was weeping,  and I think the icon was weeping b/c of what's going to happen in society, what do you think about that? (44:00) - Fr. Simon, what do you think about the word 'Thy' from the Our Father and 'Vouchsafe' in the St. Andrew's Novena. (48:40) - what do you think about working off your purgatory time now? (50:29) - We don't hear about the apostles families after Christ, what happened?

Check out this show from January 19, 2024 Bible Study: (2:23) 1 Sm 24:3-21 Father explains why this reading would make a great TV show Letters: (20:10) - Salvation vs. redemption  (24:39) - End of life option act Word of the Day: Mary (33:45) Callers:  (37:03) - Is Sacred Scripture only the NT or entire Bible? (37:46) - Question about Isaac, Isaac almost doesn't do anything.  God calls him home. He's the only patriarch that doesn't do anything.  (40:17) - In Genesis, places people come to an agreement, like in Genesis 24: 2-3.  Could you explain? (42:11) - How could God help me navigate these professional dilemmas in my work as a medical social worker (46:34) - What is the definition of Gospel?  (50:22) - During consecration, does Jesus go through pain of the cross?

Check out this Awesome from May 24, 2024! Bible Study: (1:52) Jas 5:9-12 The Lord is compassionate and merciful  Mk 10:1-12 Why is today's Gospel controversial? Letters:  (23:16) - Love your enemies  (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times?  (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever?  (31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday (33:27) - Peter, do you love me question?  Word of the Day: Arminius & Baptism (35:04) Callers:  (40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention? (41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request?  (44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ? (49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?

(2:28) Bible Study: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 What is reconciliation really mean? (19:46) Break 1 (29:03) Letters: If God is good, why is there suffering and so little peace? What is the nature of the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Write to him at [email protected] (37:48) Break 2 (38:53) Word of the Day: Refine (41:45) Phones: Jarod - In Catholic Bible in Mark 7:19.  'Thus he declared all foods clean' doesn’t have this verse in Protestant Bibles. Marcel - Merry Christmas from Germany. Froh Weihnachten. Loved your commentary

(3:47) On the Patriarchs (5:50) On King Ahaz and Judges (14:34) Bible Study:  Isaiah 7:10-14 -God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary. Luke 1:26-38 Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.   (24:21) Letters: Believe everything in the Bible, Vulgate Translation, Church as People of God,  Send Father a letter at [email protected]   (39:51) Word of the Day: Kinswomen (43:18) Phones: Paula-I went to confession. Priest said, 'Confession is not for dusting off' only for major sins. What does that mean? Lisa-If it was the 6th month, then Our Lady wouldn't have had Jesus in December. What did the phrase 6th month mean?

(3:26) Bible Study: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story. Lk 1:5-25 Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist. (17:33) Break 1 (19:19) Letters: Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at [email protected] (32:08) Break 2 (33:33) Word of the Day: X (34:52) Phones: Vince - When I was an altar boy, our church at noon had a high mass; And the rest was regular mass. Am I remembering this correctly Mary - My daughter was in confession and she noticed the priest was on an iPad and she said to the priest, 'you were on the iPad' the whole time, he denied it and she could hear him shut the iPad.  Did she do the right thing by calling him out. Jeff - What Emmanuel and Jesus, why two different instructions for the naming? Lisa - I have a son who is non-practicing Catholic and daughter in law whose non-practicing Jew; they’re hosting Christmas Day at their house.  And their children not raised. What is my role as a grandma and what if grandson asks me questions about Christmas and Easter?

(2:52) Bible Study: Jer 23:5-8 Father Explains this passage Mt 1:18-25 Father explains what Riotousness means. (19:26) Break 1 (21:05) Letters: How do you know what retreats you should be going on? What do to about having a gay daughter who married a woman with a demon’s name? Father answers this and more. Write father a letter at [email protected] (33:14) Break 2 (34:08) Word of the Day: Papal Bull (40:35) Phones: Denise - Question about the Holy Spirit. I feel more strongly about the Holy Spirit than I do God or Jesus. Is that wrong? Janice - I have a friend who is living together with a man. His brother is a Catholic Deacon who is going to bless their relationship? Can he do that?

(3:11) Bible Study: Mt 1:1-17 Father proves that sola scriptura is false with this reading. (18:54) Break 1 (20:21) Letters: Father Answers questions about the Christmas season, when it starts and when it finishes. Why are some mortal sins worse seemingly than others? Father Simon answers these and other questions. Send him an email at [email protected] (34:42) Break 2 (35:37) Word of the Day: Worship (38:03) Phones: Mary Alice - I agree 100% with the length of Christmas. I keep my decorations up until Feb 2. I put up the 3 Kings and move them closer as Jan 6 comes in. Marie - Does anyone else ever sing Happy Birthday to Jesus? We made Christmas Tree out of cupcakes and sing Happy birthday. Sharon - Exodus 24:10. Says they saw God. What did they see and how come we have not seen God since? Joe - St. Hildegarde and saints saw hell. I don’t get how hell corresponds to the mercy of God.

(10:39) Bible Study: Mt 21:23-27 Why do Jews answer questions with asking questions? Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Who was Balaam? Father explains. (22:53) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: Should the Clergy be entertaining in the liturgy? Is music a matter of preference in the liturgy? Why do we prepare so much for Baptism? Father answers these and many other questions. Send us an email at [email protected] (36:26) Break 2 (37:02) Word of the Day: Star (39:52) Phones: Bob - Post Communion meditation. Seems like I don't have the spiritual connection that other people do. Is there anything I need to do better? Kelly - St. Adelaide. That was my confirmation saint. Thank you for highlighting her today. Morgan - Movie says that Gabriel appeared to Mary's parents to announce the birth of Our Lady.? Have you heard this? Immaculate Conception movie also says this. Not in Bible.