Father Simon Says

(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.

(3:04) Bible Study: Mt 11:16-19 What is the meaning of this reading? Father gives a great answer Is 48:17-19 Women have the gift of being able to have children. (17:53) Break 1 (19:26) Letters: What is the is the meaning of souls getting time off from purgatory, what is a good bible for children,  how do you keep emotions high during the Mass? Father answers these and more questions today. Email him at [email protected] (31:50) Break 2 (33:20) Word of the Day: Vindication (36:52) Phones: Agnes - How legitimate is it for priests to insert the Hail Mary into the Mass prayers? Ed - Immaculate Conception question. I went to Monday mass. I always thought that Sunday covered both Holy Days (2nd Sunday of Advent and Immaculate Conception). Cindy - Did Adam and Eve have the full knowledge that eating the apple would have affecting humanity till the end of time? Laura - need advice. i got a divorce. my husband doesn't pay the espousal support. what should I do?

(6:31) Bible Study: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father talks about the meaning of the word the word temple. LK 1:26-38 Father talks about this passage in the bible. (20:08) Break 1 (21:08) Letters: Father explains the immaculate conception, is it okay to celebrate Jewish feast days, are Catholics obligated to go to Mass if they didn’t know it was a holy day of obligation. Father answers these and many other questions. Have a question, email Father at [email protected] (33:40) Break 2 (35:25) Word of the Day: Apocalypse (39:02) Phones: Clifton - priest never gives out Communion at my Church. is this ok? also lay person is giving out blessings? is this ok? Joseph – how does the Church have grounds to say we are going to hell if we leave the Church? Michael - The Temple Mount. where is it in modern day Israel in relation to the modern-day Mosques? Jalen - I'm the only Catholic in my family. One of my daughters is a strong fundamentalist/evangelical. She keeps talking to me about anti-Catholic stereotypes (we are cannibals) and I need a good book to give her.

(3:09) Bible Study: Is 40:1-11 Comfort my people. What does that mean? Father explains Mt 18:12-14 What is the value of sheep? Father Explains (17:41) Break 1 (18:28) Letters (from December 3, 2024): How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at [email protected] (28:46) Break 2 (30:27) Word of the Day (from December 3, 2024): Faithfulness (35:56) Phones (from December 3, 2024): Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(4:16) Bible Study: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 ---The rib guards the heart and Adam was meant to guard Eve and he failed miserably. (9:45) On the Immaculate Conception (21:32) Letters-The souls in purgatory praying for us? Did Mary commit venial sins? (30:50) Word of the Day-Immaculate (31:59) Phones --Bruce: I'm an Evangelical. We believe that you shall not boil your kid in mother's milk (referencing Exodus 23:19). We believe this refers to the Virgin Mary. What does Fr. Simon think? --Joni-I'm part of the Militia of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Our Bishop gave dispensation for Holy Day but I felt I needed to go to mass because I have membership in the Militia. Why did some Bishops decided to give dispensation? --Tom-Circumcision question. Mary would have to be different. The sin nature is transferred from the Father and not the mother in Jewish law. This is how Christ could come into world with out sin. What do you think? --Craig-How did Mary give birth without labor pains? --Jimmy-Weren't Adam and Eve immaculately created? No fertilization of egg to create Adam or Eve?

(7:42)Bible Study: IS 29:17-24 Israel has two Messiahs? Father explains this little known fact MT 9:27-31 Why did the blind people call out Son of David? The answer is probably going to be surprising to you. (21:33) Break 1 (24:55) Letters: What was the first Christian thanksgiving? Can baptism impart Grace if someone doesn’t believe in the Gospel? Father answers these and other questions. Want to ask a question? Write to Father at [email protected] (38:45) Break 2 (41:28) Word of the Day: Ecclesia (43:05) Phones: Christian - Do you have any advice on being younger. My parents are upset with me because I haven’t figured out what I want to do.

(2:59) Bible Study: Is 26:1-6 Father talks about the meaning of the word Kingdom in the Bible Mt 7:21, 24-27 Father refutes the idea that works have nothing to do with salvation (22:50) Break 1 (24:14) Letters: How do we know that the Bible is really authentic? Father answers this and other questions from our listeners. Want to send him an email? Write to Father at [email protected] (37:23) Break 2 (38:49) Word of the Day: fool (40:52) Phones: Maria - How bad is it for me to support businesses that give money to planned parenthood indirectly/directly Judy - If you get all of your sacraments but don't get married in the church do you go to hell?

(4:32) Bible Study: Is 25:6-10a What is the juicy food mentioned in the Bible? Father explains Mt 15:29-37 Father explains this reading (19:21) Break 1 (20:22) Letters: Why shouldn’t you take the Eucharist but rather receive it humbly? Is it okay to watch Mass on the TV instead of going in person? What ist e meaning of lighting candles at church? Father answers these and other questions. Want to send him an email (31:18) Break 2 (33:07) Word of the Day: Staff (37:04) Phones: Barbara - From yesterday’s reading from Isiah, could you explain cobra's den and adder's lair. Tasha - Michael the Archangel, but he's a saint. How could he be a saint Nunzio - Blessed Salt, where do you place the Blessed Salt? Catherine - Is it okay for an orthodox to go to Catholic Church and could receive communion

(3:19) Bible Study: Is 11:1-10 Father shares what it meant to be Jewish in a land of Pagans Lk 10:21-24 Father briefly but effectively covers this bible passage (20:45) Break 1 (21:31) Letters: How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at [email protected] (31:49) Break 2 (33:30) Word of the Day: Faithfulness (39:00) Phones: Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(3:22) Bible Study: Is 2:1-5 Father gives an overview about the book of Isaiah which is very helpful. Mt 8:5-11 Father shares the translation of servant in this passage. (20:26) Break 1 (22:19) Letters: How do you distinguish the difference between believe and trust? What is a good book recommendation about Martin Luther? Why are feelings not a good measurement of how much faith you have? Father answers these and many more questions. (38:44) Break 2 Word of the Day: Faith Phones: Mary - Sometimes it seems like the alter server takes the purification vessels should be taken away from the Mass. How much should you clean the vessels? Alex - Looking for a book recommendation for my very smart sister (who is fluent in Latin) to help bring her back to the faith

Check out this awesome encore show from November 26, 2024! (11:27) Bible Study: RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at [email protected] (35:01) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Signs and Wonders (38:59) Phones: Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible? Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic? Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession

We wanted to air yesterday's show today in honor of Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family! (4:31) Bible Study: RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described

(4:31) Bible Study: RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described

(11:27) Bible Study: RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at [email protected] (35:01) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Signs and Wonders (38:59) Phones: Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible? Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic? Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession

(3:59) Bible Study: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Who re the 144,00 in the bible? Father has a theory which is very compelling. LK 21:1-4 Father shares just how little the woman had. (20:51) Break 1 (22:14) Letters: Father Simon answers questions from listeners who send him mail. Send your questions to [email protected] (32:02) Break 2 (33:11) Word of the Day: Harp (35:07) Phones: Frances - Revelations readings from last week: What are the 7 Spirits? William - Are there more Challises used for the congregation? Can they be anywhere on the altar? Dean - Jesus cursed the fig tree. What does Jesus have against the fig tree? Todd - My Lutheran pastor says 'he forgives us our sins in the name of Jesus'. Polly - When did we as a Church put the crucified body on the cross?

(5:19) Bible Study: RV 10:8-11 Why is the scroll sweet to the taste and then biter in the stomach? Father Explains LK 19:45-48 Father explains what the temple was historically. (21:39) Break 1 (24:31) Letters: Father talks about whether or not to tell your children about Santa Claus, how does loving ourselves show that we love God, what the meaning of the parable with the talents means and many other questions from our listeners (35:33) Break 2 (37:23) Word of the Day: Den of Thieves (38:26) Phones: Patricia - I was teaching CCD and have a question about 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians 5:22-23, there are only 9. Where do the other 3 fruits come from? Michal - Is the eating of the squirrel chapter 2 3 of Book of Esequiel, does it pre-figure or shadow the Holy Eucharist? It can be understood eating the word of God. Tina - Niece is going to have surgery on Monday, she thinks praying for herself is selfish. Angela - Can you comment of end-of-life experiences? People that claim that they have had a end of life experiences.

(6:08) Bible Study: RV 5:1-10 Visions are strange things and father explains some of the visions in today’s readings. (20:37) Break 1 (21:38) Letters: Father answers a question from his favorite verse in the New Testament. What is the Saint Joeph Chaplet? What is the deposit of Faith? Father Simon answers these and other questions sent to him at [email protected] (32:17) Break 2 (33:06) Word of the Day: Visitation (37:10) Phones: Kay - If a couple is civilly married, but had Catholic marriages before and are in the process of receiving a declaration of nullity, can a priest give them a dispensation to receive Holy Communion? John - Book by Fr. John Tickle on revelation - Do you know about this book and is it good? Oneta - I got a hysterectomy - am I truly living my marriage or am I living in sin after doing that? Bob - Matthew 12 - the queen of the south

(3:02) Bible Study: Rv 4:1-11 What are visions? Father Simon Explains Lk 19:11-28 What does this story of Jesus really mean? Father explains (24:30) Break 1 (25:18) Letters: How do you explain to a protestant that Saints can hear the prayers of the faithful? How Jesus can share His power with us? Why was Jesus crowned with thorns? Father answers these and other questions (35:12) Break 2 (35:48) Word of the Day: Green Wood (38:29) Phones: Tracy - I've recently to the Church and my oldest son also converted. We're planning a Christmas family gathering. My son feels like we shouldn't gather w/family that are living in sexual sin and not really believers. What do you think? Charlynne - Last Sunday we went to Church and a family brought wine/host during offertory. After he took the wine/host, the priest took the baby and lifted baby on the altar. What do you think? Bernadine - I invited a friend to go to mass w/me. She's not a practicing Catholic. She went to communion. How culpable I am for her to go to communion.

(2:59) Bible Study: RV 3:1-6, 14-22 Father takes some well-educated interesting guesses at this passage. (20:27) Break 1 (22:38) Letters: How do you know if you are doing something superstitious or something out of love? How do I talk with a protestant friend who left his wife for a new woman? Father answers these and many other questions. (35:18) Break 2 (36:28) Word of the Day: Throne (39:42) Phones: Cynthia - My deceased sister has always wanted to be sprinkled in the ocean. When she passed away, I asked my Catholic priest and he said, no you can't do that. The ashes have to be in the ground or mausoleum. I'm so torn. Her ashes are in my house. She passed away 2017. Jerry - Is the spiritual communion blessing that you hear on the radio, is the same if you're there in person?

(6:51) Bible Study: RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Don’t be alarmed when people preach about the doom day. (26:19) Break 1 (27:22) Letters: What is a good way to count the consecrated host? How can my daughter who is going to college fight against the woke agenda? Father answers these and more questions that came in. (37:21) Break 2 (38:59) Word of the Day: shot-nus (42:15) Phones: Drew - Question on last week’s word of the day- kingdom. Can you explain more? Paul - Do we really need to know every word to the songs during mass and is Latin needed to learn these? Nunzio - My friend gave me a mezuzah. I can't put it on the door right since I'm Catholic?

(9:30) Bible Study: 2 JN 4-9 Why is the Church talked about as a woman? (23:49) Break 1 (24:46) Letters: What is the difference between the assumption of Mary and the Ascension of Jesus? Is cremation permitted by the Church? Father answers these and other questions. Sen us your emails at [email protected]. (33:35) Break 2 (34:33) Word of the Day: Vulture (37:47) Phones: Cathy - Could he explain when Jesus was on the cross and said, 'Why have you forsaken me?' Tom - What do you think about this? Fr. Simon said that it's possible that the people responsible for the crucifixion were the Samaritans. However, some friends said it was the Sadducees were responsible. What do you think?

(2:03) Bible Study: PHMN 7-20 Why do we believe the bible is the word of God? (25:57) Break 1 (26:54) Letters: How did Saint Ignatius manage to send out letters while he was held captive? What is the meaning of the word “bound” in the bible? Father answer these and other questions from our listeners. (34:37) Break 2 (35:42) Word of the Day: Kingdom (40:54) Phones: Don - I'm teaching a confirmation class and they asked me How many saints are there and also, did saints commit sin while they were living? Marta - Comment: That refers to the part of the digestive system, where your blood goes after you eat, that's why no exercise or swim after eating. Ken - If I need confirmation, I'm an adult and in state of grace and did first communion? Paul - Comment: Fr. was talking about the aborted babies a couple days ago; In my opinion they go to heaven, they're martyrs.

Check out this awesome encore show from November 10, 2024. 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?

(3:53) Bible Study: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14 Why are older men and women singled out in this passage? Father explains. Lk 17:7-10 What does this passage mean? Father shares. (24:43) Break 1 (25:40) Letters: Do we become angels when we die? What happens to the holy innocence? Should we be like the Amish? Father answers these and many more questions. (34:55) Break 2 (35:59) Word of the Day: Under control of husbands (40:36) Phones: Nicole - Mark 13:22 - what does 'if it were possible mean?' Jason - I was baptized in the ocean, but I had a priest tell me it had to be freshwater to be vaild. Is this true? Bob - what is the Church's view of cremation? Does a cremated soul just stay in purgatory?

(4:31) Bible Study: Ti 1:1-9 Father talks about the simple structure of the Catholic Church. (21:53) Break 1 (30:37) Letters: Patrick talks about the holy souls in purgatory being able to pray for us while in purgatory and can Bishops trace their line back to one of the apostles? Father answers these and other questions (38:53) Break 2 (39:46) Word of the Day: Stumbling stone (43:49) Phones: Tim - Notre Dame is officially called the Lady of the Lake Patrick - I started going to a new church but I don't know if they truly believe that God is present in Communion. Should I go back to not?

(3:46) Bible Study: PHIL 3:3-8A What does it mean to work out your salvation? MT 11:28 Father explains what it meant that people were suppose to take His yoke upon people. LK 15:1-10 Father explains the surprising way in how valuable the coins were in this parable. (20:24) Letters: What is the importance of the wedding garment? Father answers this question and more on the other side of the break. (27:00) Break 1 (38:30) Word of the Day: Burdened (40:00) Phones: Joanna - I am converting, and I am wondering how I can understand Biblical Greek from a Catholic perspective? David My friend doesn't go to church but receives communion and the priest says it's fine and to just to confession when he can. Is this true? I feel like its not right Resources: Lëtzebuerg Sprangpressessioun (Dancing Procession of Echternach) https://youtu.be/4nehqiAWFGY?si=-xPmWf2QUj_s0VT5

(1:43) Bible Study: PHIL 2:12-18 Why did Jesus say he didn’t know some things if he was God? (27:00) Break (27:37) Letters: Can you get married sacramentally without getting married civilly and Can you attend the ordination of an orthodox friend? Father answers these and other questions. (41:30) Word of the Day: Crooked and Perverse (46:10) Phones: Steve - There's two foreign priests who do mass here. What to give them for a gift. One is from Nigeria and the other one is from Pakistan.

(2:20) Bible Study: PHIL 2:5-11 Do nothing out of selfish glory. Father LK 14:15-24 Father explains this reading (27:00) Break (27:32) Letters: Can non Catholics go to heaven? What does today’s reading from the Gospel mean? How can we be grateful for our lives? Father answers these and many more questions. (39:44) Word of the Day: Fragmose (42:02) Phones: Thomas - I'm doing a bible study and I'm wondering if a jew back in the day would understand about the Kingdom of God? Sue - why do we nod our heads when we say Jesus but not Christ and why can we not spread ashes but saint relics are alright?

(5:55) Bible Study: Phil 2:1-4 Father talks about the undistinguished of Jesus and Mary Lk 14:12-14 Do you see Christ in your neighbor? (26:50) Break (27:58) Letters: Father answers questions from listeners about his decision to talk about various contentious topics and helps listeners with questions about sacrifice in the Old Testament and much more. (39:21) Word of the Day: Pontifex (42:18) Phones: Karen - The creed - when he comes to judge the living and the dead. I thought they were already judged Heidi - Psalm 15 - can you explain this to me more?

(1:25) Bible Study: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Father explains what the word Apocalypse means and it is different from what you would think. (7:02) Word of the Day: Seal (8:43) Who was Solanus Casey? (26:59) Break Father talks about Saint Andre Bessette (32:26) Saint Joseph (40:02) Phones and Letters Gina - because it's a Friday but also All Saints Day, do we have to abstain from meat still? Donna - for a friend who is in her final hours. Please pray for her Jorge - what is the requirement for God parents in baptism Why are different holy day’s different in different Countries Tricia - praying to venerable that my husband would be healed - my husband was not healed but I was told that I could only pray to that one venerable for the miracle count. Fernando - if Joseph was just the caretaker then why was he so scandalized when Mary was pregnant if he knew that that wasn't really what their marriage was for?

(3:26) Bible Study: EPH 6:10-20 We must be united as a living temple. LK 13:31-35 Father Explains this passage (23:54) Break 1 (24:50) Letters: Can non Catholics perform exorcisms, what is the nature of the feast of the booths, what is the symbolism of water and wine? Father answers these and many more questions. (37:21) Break 2 (38:20) Word of the Day: Halloween (40:28) Phones: Judy - My friend said that in 1902 there was noting to eat so people started taking communion even though they weren't Catholic. Is this true? Rose - can you explain more the indulgences for the holy souls? Patricia - Halloween - you had mentioned the history of costumes a few years back do you remember why they started wearing costumes? Resources: Plenary indulgence for visiting a Cemetery https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/

(3:13) Bible Study: Lk 13:22-30 Why does Jesus say that people won’t be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate? Eph 6:1-9 We are the temple rebuilt and restored. (24:21) Break 1 (25:23) Letters: Father answers questions about symbols for the temple in the bible, are engrams are not okay and can you keep a protestant bible? Father answers these and much more. (34:23) Break 2 (35:10) Word of the Day: Weeping (36:59) Phones: Teresita - Question about Our Lady of Perpetual Help picture used for a play, and how to complain Olivia - I have a co-worker who blames the Catholic Church for the murder of indigenous people of Mexico and took All Saints Day and All Souls. Andrew - Catechism of the Catholic Church, to train 1st communion people. My son confirmed yesterday, but I'm telling you, that he knows next to nothing. Is there a way, we could get the US Bishops, how we could get them, so there could a universal curriculum. Jason - If there was any possible way for me to have a girlfriend if I can't legally get married b/c they would take away most of my money, b/c I'm in disability income (I have mental illness). Regina - My husband loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, is that okay with your faith?

(2:28) Bible Study: EPH 5:21-33 Should wives submit to their husbands? Father explains. (19:59) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: Father answers why the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove, what groups are Catholic and which ones are schismatic, the importance of submitting things to the Lord and many more questions. (34:21) Break 2 (35:06) Word of the Day: Speaking to each other (38:05) Phones: Kristen - My friend has been going to church and trying Judaism. I don't know if she is receiving communion or not. Is there any hope for her soul? Rose - after Jesus went to preach what did Mary do. What was her life like? Alma - Can you explain last rights more? What can the priest actually do during the blessing, and does it mean going right to Heaven? Rob - What does the word Glory mean?

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 28, 2022 on today's readings! Bible Study: (1:50) Eph 2:19-22 Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple? Lk 6:12-16 (16:37) What does being an apostle actually mean? Letters (24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors? (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great? Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51) Callers (38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix. And is that okay? (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic? (43:32) - Did God create the devil? (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school. Is that okay? (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology?

(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?

Check out this great Encore show about today's readings from October 20, 2022! Bible Study: (1:59) EPH 3:14-21 Why has Fatherhood become controversial? LK 12:49-53 Father talks about division in the Church Letters What's the difference between blessing and consecration? Can someone have a living will? Listener makes a paradoxical connection between Judas and Jesus' death Listener has trouble finding closure after a miscarriage Word of the Day: Priesthood of all believers Callers (35:55) - Why hasn't the Church discussed the evils depicted in Genesis 19? (43:05) - How to defend the argument that Jesus didn't have a wife? (46:20) - They're remodeling my church and they're not a putting a crucifix; what does Father think? (48:56) - In Acts 1:18 why did Luke present Judas the way he did?

(2:17) Bible Study EPH 3:2-12 What is the correlation between Jesus' flesh, the blood and water and the temple of God? Father explains. (21:49) Break 1 (22:37) Letters Where is the best place to do a Gregorian Mass? Father discusses praying for the dead. Father also answers the question of how the worms don’t die in the unquenchable fire. (35:14) Break 2 (38:04) Word of the Day Master of the House (41:20) Phones Bob - About confession - friend is struggling to confess their pornography addiction and then do they need to confess the type of pornography they use? Thomas - on proper burial - my dad wished to be buried but the family wants to cremate him. Can we cremate first... then bury him?