Father Simon Says

(5:10) Bible Study: LK 12:35-38 Father makes the case that Jesus is being humorous in this passage. EPH 2:12-22 The God of the Universe stoops and listens to us. (21:15) Break 1 (23:30) Letters: Is there a good book about the dead sea scrolls that refutes the protestant position? How do you debate people who say Eucharistic processions are bad? Father answers these and many more questions. (34:43) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Cap Stone (41:34) Phones: Donna - I have some history from St. Donatus, I was baptized there and my grandparents from both sides were married in that church in Blue Island, IL. Ann - Are all Coptic Christians, Catholics? Drew - How did marriages work in the Israelites days?

(3:04) Bible Study: EPH 2:1-10 Father explains what the power of the Air is. (25:13) Break 1 (26:00) Letters: Is it okay to let a protestant husband try to raise children Catholic? What is the etymology of the word Lord? Did the plagues of Egypt actually happen? Father Simon answers these and many more questions. (36:34) Break 2 (37:18) Word of the Day: Trespass (40:56) Phones: Dan - Catholic understanding on what happened to Jews when they passed away? (46:38) Patrick - Pre-destination, how is it in the Bible? It reads like pre-destination does exist in the bible in a biblical sense.

Bible Study (1:56) Fr. Simon gives a little history on St. Luke. Fr. Simon calls Acts, which was written by St. Luke, a legal document 2 Tm 4:10-17b Fr. Simon talks about Demas, Crescens, Titus, Mark, Tychicus, Carpus, Alexander, and their significance and that they were real people. Paul is writing in a more relaxed tone in this reading. (29:49) Letters: About Patron Saints, The use of the word Testament, the Angel Gabriel and the Quran 38:47 Word of the Day: Peace 42:08 Phones: John-Question if Adam was a hermaphrodite John-Are any of Paul’s scrolls still around? Especially in Rome? Debra-The story you tell about the wine and the fruit flies is so important and I make sure to include it whenever I say the sorrowful mysteries

(5:30) Bible Study: EPH 1:1-10 Father talks about the temple of Ephesus which was one of the wonders of the world. LK 11:47-54 Who is the Zechariah that is mentioned in this passage? Father Explains (20:05) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: Joseph knew not Mary ‘until’; what does that mean? Father recommends a lectionary to someone to who wants to read the daily readings Listener makes a connection between dust and the devil Was Jesus a loner? (31:18) Break 2 (31:32) Word of the Day Zachariah (36:30) Phones Why would Jesus say no man has seen God? I support abortion; can I receive communion? Mark 10:18. Could you help me understand especially about being ‘Good’? My mother in law told us that she didn’t want to be cried for or prayed for after she died. Do I need to honor that? Why does the priest say at end, ‘Go the mass has ended.’

(4:18) Bible Study: GAL 5:18-25 What does it mean to be free? Father explains (18:28) Break 1 (18:59) Letters Why do we say “let us pray” at mass? Do un-absolved sins have to be re-confessed? If you pray to the wrong saint will it be re-directed to the correct saint? How do we understand God’s justice? Can the congregation recite the antiphons? (31:31) Break 2 (32:00) Word of the Day: Heresies (34:52) Phones My daughter and son-in-law are going to a non-Catholic church now and their son is being initiated in that Church. Could I go to the ceremony and could my daughter present the child? Why don’t we follow the commandments regarding the sabbath to not work on the sabbath? Are the Sadducees like the priestly class? If Jesus is 100% man and 100% divine, does he feel suffering in heaven?

(6:25) Bible Study: GAL 5:1-6 Father talks about Circumcision’s meaning for Jews LK 11:37-41 What does it mean to be clean? Father explains (21:09) Break 1 (23:42) Letters: Freely you give freely you receive; Father explains what this means. Can you sing songs during the Sabbath meal? What does it mean that John the Baptist is the least in the kingdom of heaven? Father answers these and more. (35:40) Break 2 (36:15) Word of the Day: Foolish (37:51) Phones: Joanna - Women will be saved by childbirth - what does this really mean Nathaniel - The sspx people - are their confirmations are valid? Michael - You say acts was written by Luke but I was taught differently and I disagree. I think it was written by different apostles and compiled together

(6:57) Bible Study: GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1 What is trust? Father explains what trust in God is. (25:15) Break 1 (26:18) Letters: How do we know the exodus really happen? Why were the bible characters painted in such poor light? Does Job hint at the resurrection? Father answers these and many more questions. (38:38) Break 2 (40:16) Word of the Day: Agape (42:00) Phones: Mary - What is the meaning of Rachel weeps for her children? Gigi - Were there any people in the last supper besides the apostles and the women? Sarah - where sin is grace abounds. What does this mean?

(4:26) Bible Study: GAL 3:7-14 The Jews were very precise. Father Explains LK 11:15-26 Father explains this reading of the demon who is cast out of a person. (25:16) Break 1 (25:59) Letters: Father shares a letter about how mother in laws should only share positive advice, who the Persians were and talks about the shroud of Turin! (35:56) Break 2 (37:24) Word of the Day: Thing (39:56) Phones: Ann - Vengeance is mine says the Lord - how should I handle this? Jenny - Is it morally wrong to be in a situation where people could misunderstand you? Even if they are total strangers? Anna - Someone told me that I was not allowed to cross my legs in adoration. Is this true? Was I being disrespectful?

(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

(3:20) Bible Study: Lk 11:1-4 Father explains apparent differences in the Gospels. Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father talks about the who survived after the destruction of the temple (23:55) Break 1 (25:43) Letters: Why do we have masculine and feminine forms of words? Is it okay to meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary with the Relevant Radio app? Father answers these and many more questions. (38:44) Break 2 (39:40) Word of the Day: Olive Plants (40:53) Phones: Jay - What does Father think about this regarding repentance and what to do? You said it's not good to control in the marriage, but what happens in a marriage where the mother is really controlling and caused tension in the family; She has mental things going on, resentment towards dad. Things have taken for worse since she retired. Basil - Was it a sin that Jesus stayed behind in the Temple when he was 12 years old? Pat - In 1st reading, could you explain the covenant of salt? Rose - What do you think about the reception of the Holy Eucharist, for someone who can't get to mass on own. If person receives Eucharist from a person in car and takes host, is that okay? Mike -He was talking about controlling spouses. I had a very controlling spouse and it's kind of like an indentured servitude. Also, my daughter has a disabled condition? What to do?

(3:45) Bible Study: GAL 1:13-24 How old is this letter? Father explains. Father talks about the nature of divorce. (26:23) Break 1 (27:20) Letters: What is the best way to receive communion? Who will be around in 400 years from now? Father Simon answers these questions and many more. (37:40) Break 2 (39:01) Word of the Day: Cursed (41:06) Phones: Jean - What do you think about this? My daughter's husband's mom has dementia and now my son-in-law is living with his mother instead of my daughter. No kids and married for 11 years. Mary - I have a daughter who's Catholic, but her husband has left the faith and is Protestant. They got married in the court. What's the diff b/w getting married in the court, versus getting by a priest?

(4:40) Bible Study: LK 10:25-37 Father shares something never before mentioned about this passage. (19:56) Break 1 (20:50) Letters: Father answers questions about what to wear when you are lecturing at Church, answers what heaven will be like, why God seems more peaceful in the New Testament than in the Old Testament and answers much more. (35:09) Break 2 (35:53) Word of the Day: Neighbor (37:35) Phones: Kathrine - what is the meaning of Hosanna in Hebrew? Matthew - Are free masons still allowed according to the church and when were they outlawed? Can you practice it and still be Catholic? Robert - Because I drew you from the water, I named you mosses. I have a question on the language used here Claire - I am a Eucharistic minister and I do multiple masses a day. Am I allowed to receive communion twice then? Matt - Can a priest trump God's words during mass?

(4:58) Bible Study: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 God has a problem…He thinks He is God. Father explains. Lk 10:13-16 Father explains this reading, and what it means that we have been given so much. (25:43) Break 1 (27:18) Letters: Father answers what Dualism is and why it doesn’t make sense, answers the parallels between slavery and abortion and much more. (37:16) Break 2 (38:56) Word of the Day: Know (40:48) Phones: Tony - what is a plenary indulgence and what are the benefits? Toni - Did St. Paul have the stigmata? It says he received the wounds of Christ Leslie - Is Jesus genetically related to Mary?

(2:23) Bible Study: JB 19:21-27 Job is more cheerful today! Father explains LK 10:1-12 Father shares what Paul really thought of Peter as Pope (20:50) Break 1 (21:44) Letters: Father shares the story of Turkey on a Friday in Lent and his great trial, answers questions about the vail and how it relates with the apocalypse and father shares his favorite underrated book of the bible and much more! (35:10) Break 2 (36:46) Word of the Day: Kidney (38:38) Phones: Patricia - Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart? Margaret - I baptized my grandson when he was a baby because his parents wouldn't. I had one priest tell me it didn't count and one told me it did. Which is it? Rene - I called a few places like the church and a monastery and my kids catholic school to see if we could get a something set up to get donations for the hurricane victims and none of them wanted to help. How do I handle this? It seems anti Catholic to me they are always taking donations David - do you think one of the apostles in acts could have been a woman?

(1:53) Bible Study: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 What does the phrase pass by mean in this reading? Father explains. Mt 18:1-5, 10 Did you know that the science of the world thought that the world didn’t have a beginning? (22:08) Break 1 (24:04) Letters: Father answers questions about the last supper as well as many other interesting questions. (34:54) Break 2 (36:58) Word of the Day: Angels (38:43) Phones: Barb - If you miss Sunday mass intentionally, is it a mortal sin? Manny - Israelis now and the Israelis of the Old Testament. Are they the same, or different? Mary - If unbaptized babies/children have guardian angels?

(8:01) Bible Study: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 This is pretty heavy and father helps explain it Lk 9:51-56 Who were the Samaritans? (19:02) Break 1 (23:38) Letters: Father answers how you can help your child come back to the faith, talks about the things that only Moms can do and things only dads can do and why the principle of Sola Scriptura is not a biblical principle. (33:41) Break 2 (35:11) Word of the Day: Completion and Resolute (38:56) Phones: Anne - Who is still upholding the Jewish Faith? Is it the Rabbi's or is it the president of Israel? Barbara - how do you offer up suffering? Rebecca - my son wanted to be a priest but now he wants to be a woman. How to I help him through this? Tasha - I saw a movie about a monk that can fly. Is this true?

(5:48) Bible Study: Lk 9:46-50 We need God like children need their parents Jb 1:6-22 Are angels children of God? Father explains! (22:45) Break 1 (23:42) Letters: What constitutes a great apostasy? What does Father think about Christian contemporary music? Should you go to a celebration of a non-Catholic wedding? Father answers this question and many more! (38:28) Break 2 (39:40) Word of the Day: Gahanna (42:17) Phones: Connie - Can we really only say hallelujah during ordinary time? Joe - is there a 1 stop place that will answer any question that protestants have. My friend keeps asking me questions and I don't think he believes me. Damon - How did Latin get to what it is now?

(4:20) Bible Study: Eccl 3:1-11 Father explains this confusing passage Lk 9:18-22 Why did Jesus rebuke the disciples? (18:07) Break 1 (20:48) Letters: Would the population be lower if Jesus didn’t die on the Cross? Father explains Sirach 42: 12-14 and the power of women. Is it pectinate to our salvation that Mary is a virgin and immaculately conceived? Father talks about these and much more! (34:19) Break 2 (36:58) Word of the Day: Time (38:39) Phones: Ellen - After verse 46 in Psalm 90, what does 'selah' mean? Jason - I'm in RCIA. I am presenting on why women cannot be ordained. Can you help?

(4:25) Bible Study: ECCL 1:2-11 Father explains the Science of the ancient world and how the Bible was right. LK 9:7-9 Father goes through this reading. (17:06) Father explains what love really is. (27:32) Break 1 (29:54) Letters: Father shares stories from his time as a pastor at a radically left parish and answers the question about doing good for your neighbor. (34:08) Break 2 (34:59) Word of the Day: Tetrarch (37:51) Phones: Kevin - At the end of Matthew when he says Heaven and earth will pass away - why would heaven pass away and not his words? I'm confused. Mark - Was Jesus aware that he was the son of God before his baptism? Denise - My child is getting a Protestant pastor to officiate the wedding. Does this mean I can't go? Marie - I had to tell my brother last year I couldn't go to his wedding. He refused to get an annulment and now he won't talk to me. How can I fix this? Donna - what should be done if a baby has been baptized without his parents' consent?

(7:03) Bible Study: Prv 30:5-9 When a society is rich it rejects God. Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 What does it mean to remove the falsehoods? Lk 9:1-6 What is the Kingdom of God? Father explains. (23:11) Break 1 (24:57) Letters: Father answers listeners' questions. (34:41) Break 2 (35:30) Word of the Day: Tested (39:24) Phones: John - While praying Nicene creed - when we say he descended into Hell and rose again - when did he rise the first time? why are we saying again? Rose - The mass on Radio - the phrase not worthy that you should enter under my roof makes sense if you are in person but not if you are just listening. Should we say something different if aren't actually receiving it? Richard - there are so many saints - isn't our lady enough? Why are there so many saint celebrations

(3:48) Bible Study: PRV 21:1-6, 10-13 Father talks about how this verse shares the power of women. LK 8:19-21 What are the theories of Jesus’ brothers and sisters? (23:20) Break 1 (24:03) Letters: Father talks about the Deuterocanonical books and some great quotes about prophecies from them, the principles of atonement and its meaning as well as many more questions. (35:29) Break 2 (36:54) Word of the Day: Justice (40:11) Phones: Francine - What do you think about this? About your argument that Jesus didn't have brothers b/c they weren't at the cross. But the apostles weren't there besides John. That doesn't prove that Jesus didn't have brothers. Mark - Will we miss people loved ones that don't make it to heaven? Christine - Is it okay to go to a wedding of a Catholic, not getting married in the Church?

(6:31) Bible Study: Prv 3:27-34 Father talks about the importance and gift of the commandments. Lk 8:16-18 Father talks about undeserved favors (23:55) Break 1 (25:58) Letters: How do you know you will be one of the sheep instead of one of the goats? How did the Sacrifice of the Mass develop over time? Father answers these questions and more in this letters segment. (35:30) Break 2 (36:18) Word of the Day: Taken Away (40:25) Phones: Matt - St. Faustina in her diary, when she says 'moment of death, Jesus would appear to a soul to accept his mercy' does a soul have free will to accept? A Get out of Jail Free Card? Richard - With the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church and the changing of the Nicene Creed and the Filoque, who changed the wording? Don - The modern day Palestinians, who were they descendants from, Philistines, Amalekites etc. Steve - In today’s Gospel, Luke 8:18, could you explain the passage?

(5:23) Bible Study: 1 COR 15:12-20 Why is the resurrection so important? Father explains this crucial point. Lk 8:1-3 Father translates this passage into the Father Simon Says iteration. (20:11) Break 1 (22:03) Letters: Father shares a letter from his friend Bishop Edward Slattery, written shortly before he passed away earlier this month. In this letter, he reflects on his blessings as a bishop. Father answers questions about how to keep your faith in the midst of toxicity around you, and he explains the trials of Saints Peter and Paul. (32:39) Break 2 (33:26) Word of the Day: Empty (37:00) Phones: Veronica - Around Halloween, what should we avoid, and is it okay to dress kids in costumes? How can we prevent and avoid evil spirits that day? Lilly - My sister has cancer and is dying. We asked a priest to anoint her but didn't hear confession. He said that anointing took care of it. Could you clarify? Mary - Question about confession and remission of our sins. My son has gone to the Hebrew religion and has equity to atone for. Could you explain that and how it's compared to Catholic confession?

(4:24) Bible Study: 1 COR 15:1-11 Being saved is in the present tense. Father explains this and much more. (19:16) Break 1 (21:03) Letters: Father Explains yesterday’s reading about children in the square, what would life be like if the Mass was not a sacrifice, and why was Peter rebuking Jesus? Father answers this and many more questions. (32:07) Break 2 (32:48) Word of the Day: Importance (35:34) Phones: Marie - When you hear that faith w/o works, do things you do for your family count as works? Marie - How did the Magi know where to go when they saw the star? Patrick - Do we re-crucify Jesus at the mass and if not, why do we drink the body/blood of Christ at the mass? Jerry - Was the sinful woman St. Mary Magdalene? Margaret - Fr. Simon on Januarius and the blood actually liquefies three times a year, in May, September 19, December

(4:36) Bible Study: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 What is love? Father answers this and whether it's more than a feeling. (23:27) Break 1 (24:04) Letters: What does the fear of God mean? What does it mean to not despise? How do you respond to people who say that the sin of Sodom was lack of hospitality? Father answers all of these questions. (35:30) Break 2 (36:04) Word of the Day: Demon… (kind of) (37:29) Phones: Mark - I'm an atheist and I have a question about heaven and hell. Steven - Question about racism and race and how it correlates with authentic love. Rita - I went to a funeral at another church. Instead of lifting up the chalice and host, the priest just elevated a bowl with hosts in it. Could you explain? David - When we profess our faith, there's the part about judging the living and the dead. What happens if we die before the final judgment? Are we judged immediately or later?

(3:17) Bible Study: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a What are the gifts of the Holy spirit really? (20:27) Break 1 (21:42) Letters: When was the first temple destroyed? Can someone work at a Cannabis store? Are religious names used for legal purposes? Father answers this question and more in the mail box (33:04) Break 1 (35:57) Word of the Day: Pagan (38:35) Phones: Holly - I have seen on YouTube a letter that Pontius Pilate wrote about the passion of Christ. Is that legit? Rosie Can Catholics conduct business w/freemasons? We have an accountant who has freemasonry stuff in his office. Donna - Why in the mass we say 'Dare to say the Our Father'? Peter - I was curious if there's a single source was a person could find out all accepted Church doctrine?

(3:20) Bible Study: Jas 2:14-18 Father Distinguishes between the different “works” which are referenced in the bible. 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father talks about a custom which seems to have existed called the “love feast” Lk 7:1-10 Father talks about the toughness of Centurions (21:18) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: How do you deal with discouragement? What is the definition of race? Who was the Centurion from yesterday’s readings? Father answers these and more questions. (37:17) Break 2 (38:04) Word of the Day: Tradition (42:05) Phones: Mark - Did the devil know he was assisting for his own demise at the crucifixion? Krista - I saw a video about how he's going to be a minister, and how Constantine started a national religion and full of hate. How to talk to people who believe that? Dean - What would happen if priest spill consecrated wine. How to clean, as it's hard to get every drop. Maritza - thank you for his show. Prayer request for my brother.

(3:27) Bible Study: 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27 How do you properly kill a chicken? Father explains. Lk 6:39-42 Father shares the word in Greek for Gospel. (22:56) Break 1 (24:33) Letters: Father talks about Agape Love and what it means to not eat meat sacrificed to other gods. Enjoy some humor about the gospel reading today. Father also answers the question: "Are all religions the same?" (35:59) Break 2 (37:01) Word of the Day: Stewardship (38:32) Phones: Al - If my child or grandchild is not getting married in a Catholic Church, could I still to go to the wedding? Dennis - A friend who's leaving the faith, b/c he read about a supposed family that created Christianity and Jesus? What do you think? Mary - Thank you, Fr. Simon! His comments about attending non-Sacramental functions resonated and helped me, as my oldest daughter is having a same- sex ceremony and we're one of the few not attending. Madison - Why do we have fingers, hearts of saints, relics?

(2:29) Bible Study: 1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13 Father shares fascinating facts about the diet of people from the ancient world. LK 6:27-38 Are Christians pacifists? (22:45) Break 1 (23:55) Letters: Is race determined by skin color, where is the reference to Purgatory in the Bible, and is the phrase “you fought me until you knew me” in the Bible? (35:10) Break 2 (35:51) Word of the Day: Knowledge and Mind (38:49) Phones: Joe - Did BVM keep her pregnancy secret from St. Joseph, b/c it seemed like he found out when she was showing? Samantha -My children attack me all the time and say horrible things to me. I got guardianship for my grandson, and they attack me ever since. I pray for them, but don't want them in my life. Is that a sin? Teresa - My husband's uncle is close to dying. He was raised Catholic, but his wife is not Catholic. I'd like him to receive last rites, but my husband says I shouldn't say anything. What do you think? Martha - My elderly mother had an abortion 40 years ago, and I'm the only Christian in my family. She practices Buddhism. She seems open to discussing about whether abortion is a sin. What could a non-Christian do to be forgiven of a serious sin? Kathy - Looking for a book for a young adult woman who's being attacked by anxiety and impatience, feeling lost in this life. Carmela - What do you think? Did the angel explain everything to Joseph when he appeared to him? Was this possible?

(3:27) Bible Study: Lk 6:20-26 Father discusses the contradiction in Jesus' statement 1 Cor 7:25-31 Why is this reading upsetting? Find out here. (20:00) Break 1 (22:11) Letters: Father talks about the interpretation of old and new wine skins in the Bible, and what does it mean that Jacob wrestled with a man? (32:38) Break 2 (33:42) Word of the Day: Good (36:20) Phones: Nicole - How do I find out what relic is in my Church altar if the parish priest doesn't know? Do you think the diocese knows? Brian - I'm legally divorced with my ex-wife, and working on an annulment. I'm currently seeing another woman, and we both want to get married in the Church. Is it okay for us to live together, me in the garage, and living brother/sister until the annulment is complete. And I still want to take communion in the meantime. Ralph - The two words are similar, monstrance and monstrosity; What do you think about that, and where it comes from? Val - My daughter is engaged to a Greek Orthodox, could a Roman Catholic concelebrate the wedding?

(4:15) Bible Study: 1 Cor 6:1-11 What does it mean to judge, which Paul is talking about in this reading? Lk 6:12-19 Father talks about what is meant when it says that Jesus spent the night in prayer. (21:40) Break 1 (23:10) Letters: Father shares whether or not only Catholics can go to heaven, the differences between Catholics and Protestants and what true ecumenism is. (36:12) Break 2 (37:49) Word of the Day: Level Ground (39:21) Phones: Mary - You said yesterday that slaves were fellow Christians and had rights, could you clarify that? Nicole - How do I discern the heart vs. the mind? Patty - Luke 10:17: About 72 returned rejoicing, but some Bible accounts say 70. Could you explain? Paul - What is the status of St. Gregory of Palamas (Eastern saint) as he had a debate with Barlaam, and they argued about the energy and essence distinction. How St. Gregory of Palamas viewed in the Orthodox Church?

(4:13) Bible Study: 1 COR 5:1-8 Father talks about how people probably saw someone living with his father’s wife in those times. Lk 6:6-11 Father explains why the Jews were furious when Jesus healed on the Sabbath. (23:14) Break 1 (24:01) Letters: Father shares some thoughts on the Church in Africa, and he answers, "why is the age of reason for receiving communion at the age of 7-years-old?" Also, what does the word Didymus mean? (36:35) Break 2 (37:18) Word of the Day: Ephphatha (40:59) Phones: Mac - A panel fell off the wall, right after someone died in that room. What does he think about that? Jennifer - I'm a little afraid of having children because of health reasons; what do you think? Terence - Catechism, 675, the Ultimate Trial of the Church, what is that?

Enjoy this awesome encore show about today's readings from September 2, 2024 Bible Study: (3:58) 1 COR 4:1-5 Is St. Paul the head butler? LK 5:33-39 What is a wineskin? Letters: (22:10) Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel? Do you need to process in with the cross? Word of the Day: Servant (31:32) Callers (34:42) – Can God cause anyone to sin? (39:47) – The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent (41:16) – Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus’ time? (49:41) – Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I’m a strong Catholic?

Check out this awesome encore show about today's readings from September 1, 2022 Bible Study: (2:13) 1 Cor 3:18-23 Church Politics! Lk 5:1-11 What does God want? Letters (21:14) When can a priest deny someone absolution? Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion? Listener has difficulty with her friend’s Bible Study Word of the Day: Deceive Callers (35:55) – What do you think of Pentecostalism? (38:53) – How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything? (40:45) – Can the devil read your mind? (42:32) – Thank you for all your advice! I’ve been listening to you for a long time! (44:52) – Latin translation help

(1:44) Bible Study: LK 4:38-44 Father explains this passage in a very thorough way. 1 COR 3:1-9 Father shares what weapons to use to solve divisiveness in the church. (22:57) Break 1 (24:33) Letters: Father clears up some misunderstandings people had when listening to his show, the meaning of the word the Kingdom and does getting paid to babysit on Sunday does not keep holy the Sabbath. (33:18) Break 1 (33:42) Word of the Day: Agape (36:50) Phones: Jane - I had an abortion what do I do now? Matt - my priest said in remembrance and not in remembrance of me. Does this make it invalid? Gloria - does the body do with the soul when we die and in confession is the guilt forgiven or just the sin? Isaac - my father-in-law is dying, and I was wondering if you could say a prayer for him

(1:49) Bible Study: Lk 4:31-37 Father talks about the heart of God. 1 COR 2:1-5 Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel LK 4:16-30 Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings. (25:29) Break 1 (26:09) Letters: Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class? (36:16) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day: Authority (38:43) Phones: Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration? Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible? Money root of all evil, but is it love of money? Suzy - Last rites? I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?

(2:30) Bible Study: 1 Cor 1:17-25 Father sheds some light on Paul. Mt 25:1-13 Father goes through this passage step by step. (20:21) Break 1 (21:27) Letters: Father answers what the best text for the bible is and other word plays from words from Chick-fil-A to Adultery. Strange conversation, but fun! Break 2 (39:05) Word of the Day: Foolishness (40:26) Phones: Joseph - how can we love our priests better and not just see them as sacrament dispensers? Therese - Is it true that divine mercy is the sacrament of Confession? Young Thomas shares an email asking about the psalms and Vatican 2

(1:47) Bible Study: Mk 6:17-29 Father talks about the Herodian family. They were not good people. (18:25) Break 1 (19:40) Letters: Do you need to go through Chemotherapy in order to preserve your life, what is penance really and why is the Catholic 10 commandments different from the Protestant 10 commandments? Father answers all of this questions and more. (35:34) Break 2 (36:11) Word of the Day: Delighted (38:49) Phones: Cathy - call no man your father. Can you explain more? Jennifer - My family rejects Vatican 2. How do I explain this to them? Roe - Can a minister to the homebound bring multiple hosts to someone? Do they really stay consecrated the whole time?

(3:42) Bible Study: 2 THES 3:6-10, 16-18 Father talks about the dispute at the time of the content of this letter. MT 23:27-32 Father talks about what the word hypocrite really means. (22:27) Break 1 (24:13) Letters: Father shares what it means to be a doctor of the church, how can you reconcile needing to eat the body and drink the blood and the Church teaching of being able to receive both species with one or the other. (36:50) Break 2 (38:07) Word of the Day: Prosperity (39:22) Phones: Shirley - you shall not make for yourself an image for yourself anything Anna - who are the dead referred to in the creed - to judge the living and the dead Caroline - Is it valid if the priest uses the old way to consecrate the host?

(3:26) Bible Study: 2 THES 2:1-3A, 14-17 Father talks about the end of the world! MT 23:23-26 Father talks about hypocrites, hopefully he isn’t talking about you. (18:57) Break 1 (19:51) Letters: Father explains the difference between LORD and Lord in the bible, readings appropriate for a celebration of life and what the Church teaches on non-Catholics going to heaven (32:49) Break 2 (33:31) Word of the Day: par-oo-see-uh (39:52) Phones: Stan - what bible and study guide would you recommend? Jason - Can you explain more about that passage from psalms that you were just talking about? Gloria – Did they use the word Christian in the bible?

(2:23) Bible Study: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12 Father talks about the significance of this song Mt 23:13-22 Father explains why Jesus had stern words for the scribes and Pharisees. Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 Father talks about the readings from yesterday especially the phrase “subordinate” (27:03) Break 1 (28:45) Letters: Father talks about what is needed in order for a priest to celebrate Mass, why would Paul say he is chief among sinners and what we will experience at t Judgement of the Lord (36:36) Break 2 (40:31) Word of the Day: A pun (41:40) Phones: Mike - who was St. Paul writing to in gal and do you believe that he was the one writing the letter to the Hebrews? Noelle - Can you talk about the part that says no one hates their body in yesterday’s reading Pete - since Mary was without sin, what gifts did she get during Pentecost? Mary - The umbrella of orders children under mother, mother under husband. What about sister in laws? what do they owe other sister in laws?

(2:05) Bible Study: Ez 37:1-14 Father talks about dry bones Mt 22:34-40 Who is my neighbor (20:47) Break 1 (21:37) Letters: Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is. (34:17) Break 2 (35:07) Word of the Day: Unapipito (38:49) Phones: Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing. Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself. B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion. But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine? Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called? John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis. What do you think?

(1:46) Bible Study: Ez 36:23-28 Father talks about the religion of Judaism and what you probably didn’t’ know about it. Mt 22:1-14 Father explains what the wedding garment is in this passage. (21:22) Break 1 (23:19) Letters: Father talks about a passage from Jeremiah and how we should be careful with interpretations of passages to our times, how we should define ourselves in our relationships and what it means to lay down in green pastures? (39:42) Break 2 (40:56) Word of the Day: Caesar (42:51) Phones: Michael - Would like to thank him for all he's done and for being on the air. Mary - He mentioned yesterday about Latin Chants, where could I find them? Mark - I went to confession yesterday, it felt rushed, it was outdoors. Should I go back again? Jill - Books to recommend about Judaism?

(2:29) Bible Study: Ez 34:1-11 Father talks about the biblical nature of the hierarchy of the Church Mt 20:1-16 Father talks about the meaning of the word Justice (21:49) Break 1 (23:58) Letters: Father talks about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, is adultery a sin against the future, and were Arians saved back in the time when Arianism was widespread? (34:18) Break 2 (34:57) Word of the Day: Hoy and restful (38:42) Phones: Ted - Does he know anyone, priest or religious who could see souls today, like Padre Pio used to do? John - I learned recently that St. Augustine is the patron saint of gambling? Ricardo - How much more difficult is it being the Pope, considering how difficult it is to be a bishop? Mary - john 6, and how could explain to a protestant friend that Jesus is not speaking figuratively? Cindy - Is it a sin to watch something from Joel Osteen? It was his church show. I was just curious. Dan - Question about the mysteries of the rosary?

(2:00) Bible Study: Ez 28:1-10 Father talks about the dying fabrics. Don’t worry it is relevant to the readings today! Mt 19:23-30 Father explains how to become a king. (20:42) Break 1 (32:02) Letters: Father talks about the importance of standing up for the truth and what that means and shares his opinion on the current election. (38:05) Break 2 (44:17) Word of the Day: New Age (46:37) Phones: Arnold - I have an invitation to my granddaughter's wedding, and it's a civil ceremony, she invited me. Should I go or not. David - The way he was describing the feminist movement, I've never heard it that way before, could he expand on that a little bit. Arnold - I have an invitation to my granddaughter's wedding, and it's a civil ceremony, she invited me. Should I go or not.

(2:50) Bible Study: EZ 24:15-23 Father tackles this very challenging reading DEUTERONOMY 32:18-19, 20, 21 Father shares how we need to do things from God rather than doing things for Him. MT 19:16-22 Did Jesus deny His divinity in this passage? (24:48) Break 1 (25:47) Letters: Father talks about purgatory and judgment and he answers when salvation occurs in our life. (40:51) Break 2 (41:44) Word of the Day: Hope (43:45) Phones: David - Could you comment on modern day Anti-Semitism? I'm reading more and more in the media, the people who are truly anti-Semitic, but seem fairly true. What should I do? Eileen - Greek Orthodox, do we recognize the saints they hold up?

(1:48) Bible Study: Father Shares insights about Mary today the feast of the Assumption of Mary Lk 11:27-28 Father talks about what it means when Jesus talks with Mary in the bible. (27:00) Break 1 (27:33) Word of the Day: Sign (30:27) Letters: Father talks about slavery. (40:23) Phones: Gale - difference b/w the ascension and the assumption of Mary. Did she actually die or was she like Elijah? Kris - Did Adam/Eve ask for forgiveness? Lilly - If it's not in the Bible, why is it considered a mortal sin to not go to mass on Sunday Tricia - About the 1st reading today, could you explain the symbolism? And about labored to give birth?

(1:08) Bible Study: EZ 9:1-7; 10:18-22 Father explains the time lineup to Jesus birth to give context to this passage Mt 18:15-20 Order of operations is really important (27:00) Break 1 (27:47) Word of the Day: Thau (30:55) Letters: Father answers questions about translations, which is his specialty. (39:48) Phones: Aaron - If somebody is in schism and working on trying to get out of this confusion, what would he suggest? Fr. Dan - Becoming one in marriage, he said a couple becomes one through their children, what if a couple doesn't have children John - About prayer and praying for people. So many people and causes, it takes so long. Is it okay to write it down on paper, and just say, 'I'm praying for all these people'

(1:23) Bible Study: Ez 2:8—3:4 Father talks about the scroll which Ezekiel received Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Father explains this passage from the perspective of the people from Jesus’ time. (27:00) Break 2 (27:57) Word of the Day: Magillah (30:34) Letters: Father answers letters from listeners abut interesting topics including whether or not we become gods when we become one with God. (42:18) Phones: Phil - Jewish Faith and do they still expect the Messiah to be a political figure? Dominic - There is a song called 'Mariah’ and it refers to a storm out west. Teresa - When we say the divine mercy chaplet and it says 'Eternal Father, I offer you' what does that mean?

(1:26) Bible Study: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c Father talks about visions and how people tend to describe them. Mt 17:22-27 Father talks about some interesting things from this reading (27:01) Break 1 (29:05) Word of the Day: Electrum (30:14) Letters: Father talks about which ceremonial banquets you can go to, why statues and stainless windows are used in churches and discusses the keys of the kingdom. (40:50) Phones: Jim - When you look at Christ on the Cross, sometimes in his right hand he has two fingers pointing out and some crosses don't. Why is that? Patrick - In the Book of Ezekiel, refers to the men of the land of the covenant. What is the Land of the Covenant? Pat - I'm confused who wrote the letter to James?