Father Simon Says
1,341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 133 ratingsFather Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
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Feeding of the 5000 – April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBBible Study: (1:53) -Daily Readings Acts 5:34-42 Jn 6:1-15 -Letters (20:27) Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith When did the power of the apostles to heal end? Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do? Is there any point in payer? -Word of the Day (34:08) Worship -Phones: Keri – How do you find forgiveness for something you’ve done that caused someone’s death. How do you forgive yourself? Maro – Question about the word ‘cousin’ and...
Relationship with the Holy Spirit – April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBBible Study: (1:50) The Gospel of John We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit What does it mean to be born of wind and water Letters (18:04) – Listener is worried about getting his car broken into (22:23) – What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis? (25:07) – I’m nervous about my friend’s marriage (31:29) – Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed Word of the Day: Ration (36:53) Callers (39:19) – Attending a Wedding Reception of a non-...
Will All Baptized Go to Heaven? – April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBBible Study: (2:26) Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel Jn 3:16-21 The price that God paid for our lives Letters (23:22) – What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God? (29:01) – Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick? (30:52) – Jesus says he died for the sins of many (31:32) – Will all Baptized go to heaven? Word of the Day: Evil (32:50) Callers (34:32) – Why the Catholic Church says bad things a...
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind - April 9, 2024
April 09, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBBible Study: (2:02) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above? Letters (21:40) Judas & Fulton Sheen’s theory Who was Thomas’ twin? Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:12) Callers (35:22) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time or was it come and go,. like at Annunciation and at Pentecost? When they stoned Stephen, why didn’t they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was ...
Casting Lots - April 8, 2024
April 08, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBBible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word ‘God’ Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above? What is religious consensus Letters (27:59) – What does it mean to cast lots? (31:30) – Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers (39:00) – 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (40:52) – Question about the guard’s ear who was cut off and Jesus healing ...
Fraternal Care & Taking Notes - April 5, 2024
April 05, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBBible Study: (1:52) Acts 4:1-12 Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188 Jn 21:1-14 Jesus' fraternal care for John Letters (23:53) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision (27:11) - Triduum Question (29:55) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo (30:54) - Can I take notes during the homily? (31:46) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke' Word of the Day: Touch (36:14) Callers (38:39) - How would you look in a resurrected body or how ...
Mass By the Book - April 4, 2024
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBible Study: (1:55) Acts 3:11-26 Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork Letters (19:47) – what is meant by ‘Novus Ordo’ by the book? https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal (23:30) – Brenda responds to Father Simon’s critique of the Sermon on the Mount (27:54) - Comment about the Novus Ordo an...
Priests, Saints & Atheists – April 3, 2024
April 03, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBBible Study: (1:54) Acts 3:1-10 Why are bells significant? Lk 24:13-35 Who was Cleopas? Letters (24:04) – When did the presentation happen? (28:34) – Transfiguration, Moses, and Elijah (31:13) – What is meant by the communion of saints? Word of the Day: Foolish (34:41 Callers (36:27) – How do I tell my parents that I’m considering the priesthood? My dad doesn’t really practice the faith and my mom might not either. (41:55) – My son is an Atheist. How should I evangelize him...
A Twisted Generation - April 2, 2024
April 02, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBible Study: (1:51) Acts 2:36-41 Father takes issue with words added to the text of today’s reading Father discusses the public event of Jesus’ death Letters (24:08) – Can cousins get married in the Catholic Church? (28:46) – Does Jesus give the Sermon to the crowds? (30:11) – Why were statues covered in the parish before Holy Week? Word of the Day: Twisted generation (40:03) Callers (41:26) – Is it okay to bring food into the church when Our Lord is not present in the taberna...
Easter Monday - April 1, 2024
April 01, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBBible Study: (2:20) Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter’s confidence in Christ’s Resurrection Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (21:54) – Listener corrects Father Simon’s comments on Dr. Brant Pitre (28:29) – Question about what Mary deserves (30:18) – I like the movie, “Is Genesis history?” (32:06) – I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:01) Callers (37:11) – 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus’ blood-stained garment...
Good Friday - March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBBible Study: (2:25) Psalm 136: Jesus doesn't finish the Last Supper; why? Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 The one day the Father says no to Jesus Letters (20:02) - Where do the stations come from? (26:56) - Should I go to my friend's Easter service at a Baptist Church? Word of the Day: Eye-Witness (33:59) Callers (38:17) - Judas and Purgatory, if there was anyone who saw Judas hang herself and if not, could he have asked God to forgive him? (41:02) - Why on Palm Sunday, they read the passio...
Holy Thursday - March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBBible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:04) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:24) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:01) - Judas and the morsel (30:00) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (32:38) Callers (35:01) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's real...
Spy Wednesday - March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBBible Study: (1:59) Is 50:4-9a Why is the word ‘no’ so important? Mt 26:14-25 Why is the word ‘no’ so important? Letters (22:12) – Do the angels feel pain? (23:32) – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption? (26:51) – What is expected of me when a loved one dies? (29:43) – my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK? Word of the Day: HESED (34:29) Callers (37:49) – First Fridays, you’re supposed to go to...
And It Was Night - March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBBible Study (1:40) Is 49:1-6 A light to the nations! Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Did Jesus kneel before Judas? Letters (18:18) – Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene? (20:53) – Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross? (22:58) – what’s the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met Word of the Day: Recline (29:41) Callers (32:51) – If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ Was he truly a traitor? (35:07) – When Jesus Gave Judas the bread did the devil enter ...
Palaces of the Poor - March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBBible Study: (3:26) Father discusses ancient calendar issues Jn 12:1-11 Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor. Letters (21:05) – Palm procession question – Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt? (25:48) – Custom to cover images (28:43) – God’s justice in the OT Word of the Day: Nard (33:48) Callers (37:02) – Paul knew very little bit about Jesus’ teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that? (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to t...
Palaces of the Poor - March 25, 2024 (Encore)
March 25, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBToday's encore show is from April 03, 2023.
Why Jesus Calls Himself Son of God – March 22, 2022
March 22, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBJer 20:10-13 Why does God allow for temptation? Jn 10:31-42 Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God? Letters (19:55) – I’m uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner’s feet (21:53) – Are there giants in the Old Testament? (24:29) – Do kids need a saint name for Baptism? (25:20) – Why don’t we say Amen in the Fatima prayer? (26:21) – What does Seraph mean? (27:41) – I heard that St. Faustina said that “at the time of my death, I am my own apostle.” Word of the Day:...
The Name of God - March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBBible Study: (1:42) Father begins with a discussion of yesterday’s Gospel Gn 17:3-9 What are the works of Abraham? Letters (19:05) – Jesus and the Seraph comment (22:07) – Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism (25:09) – What does it mean to pray ‘Lamb of God?’ (28:04) – Evidence of Peter’s existence Word of the Day: I AM (33:01) Callers (37:59) – Are only the Catholics going to heaven? What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists? (41:22) – Could you explain...
Adoration & Deliverance - March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 19:30 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBBible Study: (1:56) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Father explains the meaning of today's names & the Power of Fatima Letters (16:43) - Deliverance ministry at a non-Catholic Church (25:21) - Can I write in my journal during adoration? (26:27) - What is sin? Word of the Day (30:54) Callers (32:50) - Could I get good interpretation of the Rich Man and the Lazarus? (39:06) - Why are angels saints but Old Testament prophets are not saints? (41:56) - What is a good book about Mary? Fisher...
Loud Cries and Tears - March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024 19:29 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:22) Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 Father discuses the longest reading of the year Jn 8:1-11 Would Jesus ever condemn anyone? Sunday's Readings (16:25)Hebrews: Loud Crys and Tears John's Gospel: Why was Jesus so upset? Letters: (29:09) - Fr.'s show is the highlight of my day (30:26) - New American Standard Bible - Thoughts? (32:41) - Does modesty vary by culture? Word of the Day: Susanna (33:01) Callers: (33:28) - Can a baptized Catholic go to co...
Did Jesus Lie? - March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024 19:48 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:18) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 What does it mean to be judged debased? Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie? Letters: (19:53) - On worrying (21:24) - Jesus as the 'Amen' (25:19) - Translation Questions (28:43) - How did John become a saint? Word of the Day: Brokenhearted Callers (38:57) - What is the age requirements for abstaining from meat on Fridays of Lent? (43:00) - Nephew didn't go through annulment process, as he reconciled w/his wife and they are now living toget...
What's in My Heart - March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024 19:31 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:59) Ex 32:7-14 God does not need to know what's in my heart; I need to know it Jn 5:31-47 What does it mean to be saved? Letters (19:32) - Catholic Study Bible and the Wall of Jericho (28:45) - Who was John the Baptist Baptizing? Word of the Day: Depraved Caller: (36:41) - Question about the intercessory prayer - if I don't like one of the prayers is it a sin not to respond? (40:16) - Who is qualified to give the homily? My daughter went to a church where a woma...
Doctrine, Dogma & the Creation of God - March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024 19:26 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBBible Study: (1:57) Is 49:8-15 Father explains prophecy, the number of Isaiah and the Didache Jn 5:17-30 Father discusses the constant creation of God Letters (22:12) - Doctrine vs dogma (25:45) - Mystery of Faith - why don't we say "body and blood"? (27:09) -Can I receive communion at an Orthodox Church? (29:05) - Why would God require animal sacrifice? Word of the Day: Mercy (35:18) Callers (38:42) - How does the exorcist know that the devil isn't lying? Especially about hi...
Was There More Than One Lazarus? - March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024 19:27 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:50) Ez 47:1-9, 12 Father explains the Temple Jn 5:1-16 Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually in Scripture Letters (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232 (24:47) - Picture Bible (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus? Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32) Callers (35:23) - When Jesus tells the man - go and sin no more - It makes it seem like Jesus thinks the reason he was sick...
God's Gift of Grace - March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 19:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:50) Is 65:17-21 Father proposes a solution to the situation in the Holy Land Eph 5:8-14 God's gift of grace & faith Letters (22:54) - Polycarp and John the Apostle (24:06) - Our Lady pictured with the Rosary (27:55) - Can husbands make suggestive comments to his wife? (31:55) - Definition of a parable Word of the Day: Worry (36:00) Callers: (38:43) - When the apostles ask what their reward will be and Jesus says you will have kingdoms of your own, what will tho...
Fear of Hell and Commandments - March 8, 2024
March 08, 2024 20:52 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:56) Hos 14:2-10 Father discusses the issues with Biblical translation Mk 12:28-34 Father tells us what the first commandment actually is & what it means to love Letters (19:18) - Sin to eat meat on Friday? (22:43) - The Kingdom of God (24:33) - Eastern Church sacraments Word of the Day: Scribe & Commandment (32:43) Callers: (36:49) - When BVM appeared at Lourdes, and why would the BVM pray the rosary about herself? (41:23) - Is fear of hell a good reason to b...
Let's Call the Whole Thing Off - March 7, 2024
March 07, 2024 20:32 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBible Study: (2:13) Jer 7:23-28 The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God Letters: Molten gods (22:55) - Bonhoeffer & cheap grace (24:35) - Galatians & abortion (26:48) - Tribes of Israel (28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass? Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off Callers: (34:27) - Is it right for the priest to say the divine mercy before the prayer of the faithful? ...
Loving the Law of God - March 6, 2024
March 06, 2024 20:09 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:41) Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains Mt 5:17-19 Father again discusses the royal nature of God & what it means to break commandments Letters: (18:54) - Can I receive communion if you haven't been married in the Church? (31:15) - Orthodox Christians and praying for the dead Word of the Day: Smallest part of the law (34:00) Callers: (36:22) - Importance of the 10 Commandments (40:24) - I'd like to comment on the state of the Church (42:23) - I was wondering about t...
Forgiveness & Covenants - March 5, 2024
March 05, 2024 20:44 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:27) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father discusses doing the red and saying the black & our feelings at mass Mt 18:21-35 Why was the servant unable to forgive? Letters: (29:02) - Where do we get translations of the Gospel? (32:25) - 'Only begotten Son' - is that the same way of saying 'the same nature of God?' Word of the Day: Covenant (30:00) Callers: (34:25) - A member of my parish owns a restaurant and is hosting a psychic, like having a psychic event. Any obligation to app...
Something Simple For God - March 4, 2024
March 04, 2024 20:21 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBBible Study: (1:57) 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Sometimes God asks something simple Lk 4:24-30 Jesus was not accepted by his relatives, either Father also discusses the 10 Commandments from yesterday's Gospel (15:43) Letters (24:14) - Gloria during Lent (25:50) - Basilica, Church, Cathedral Word of the Day: Aram (30:34) Callers: (34:44) - My friend is a hermit and took her vows and is in the process of having the blessed sacrament in her home. Is that allowed? AND in Genesis - God created th...
Where's My Tunic? - March 1, 2024
March 01, 2024 20:18 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:52) Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a The Bible shows us that our heroes or fallible Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Who was the Gospel of John written for? Letters: (24:01) - Who anointed Jesus? (26:54) - What happens if the priest barely uses the Confiteor Word of the Day: Tunic (32:52) Callers: (36:18) - When Moses led everyone out of Egypt, were there people who wanted to stay? (39:06) - It says that Joseph did not have marital relations with Mary until after Jesus was born. ...
Mr. Deeds - February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024 20:35 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:43) Jer 17:5-10 What is Jeremiah upset about? Lk 16:19-31 Why is today's Gospel so funny? Letters: (21:05) - God is in the business of covenants (25:23) - Ablution cup (27:24) - Lord have mercy 3x (29:07) - Requiem Mass story Word of the Day: MERIT (31:40) Callers: (37:54) - Not going to anyone about Jesus, but how could you square that with going to counselors? (40:24) - In the Diary of Faustina, Jesus says at the hour 'I am my own apostle'. Where is that in ...
I Desire Mercy - February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024 20:32 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBBible Study: (2:22) Jer 18:18-20 Father explains how language influences perception Mt 20:17-28 Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is Letters: (21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?' Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches? (31:01) - Kyrie eléison question (31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics? Word of the Day: Many (34:43) Callers: (38:43) - If the creed is the list of all the things...
Sacrifice, Revival, and Congress - February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024 20:21 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:04) Is 1:10, 16-20 What's the meaning of sacrifice? Mt 23:1-12 Father talks about external observances of the law Letters: (27:21) - Jesus' human qualities (29:02) - Jesus as the 'Amen' Word of the Day: Eucharist (20:20) Callers: (38:48) - When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, He said do to Touch him. Is that evidence for the priest being the only ones who should handle the body of Christ? (41:53) - Sometimes when I am praying I think I use a foreign accent. S...
Judgement! - February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024 20:47 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:21) Dn 9:4b-10 Why is the face such an interesting word? Lk 6:36-38 Father explains judgement! Mk 9:2-10 Father explains the dynamics of yesterday's Gospel Letters: (21:18) - Devil and the Son of Man (22:53) - Tourette syndrome (29:06) - Spiritual healing Word of the Day: Angel (32:02) Callers (33:21) - In many languages there are two verbs for - to know vs English only has one. (36:09)- Was St. Anthony a Catholic? And where was the first Catholic monaster...
Fasting, Dogma of Hell, and Holy Water - February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024 20:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:07) Ez 18:21-28 Being a Tzadik Mt 5:20-26 Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement Letters (21:15) - There was a priest saddened that he wasn't asked to celebrate a wedding mass (25:08) - Should I fast based on the clock? (26:00) - We used to empty the holy water during Lent? (27:04) - Respect during Latin Mass (30:57) - Why would Satan want to kill Jesus? Word of the Day: Polycarp (35:19) Callers: (38:23) - Today's first reading from Ezekiel...
The Chair of St. Peter - February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024 20:26 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:56) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Father discusses authority Mt 16:13-19 Father discusses Peter as Rock Letters (21:53) - Question about the breviary (26:22) - "You are Christ," says St. Peter (28:24) - Twelve Springs of Moses (30:53) - Why are some Jews not against abortion? Word of the Day: Chair (35:18) Callers: (36:04) -Have there been instances of people seeing relatives who have died, i.e. ghosts? What do you think? (39:06) - Anecdotes related to Roman Catholic authority...
Raising Catholic Kids - February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 20:32 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:49) Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah? Letters: (17:29) - Liturgical abuse (22:54) - Raising Catholic Kids (27:47) - Does each priest use his own missal? (28:58) - Is it ok to work at a place with Pride gear? Word of the Day: Nobles (37:53) Callers: (39:05) - Is it alright if I kneel during the offertory? (41:23) - During Lent do we only pray the sorrowful mysteries when we pray the rosary? (43:01) - Did anyone ever plan to rebuild the temple in Israel?...
Doing God's Will - February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024 21:27 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father? Letters: (22:26) - Altar Stone questions (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix? (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water? Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03) Callers: (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church? (43:32) - The cloth (shroud) is called an antimension - it...
I AM - February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024 20:25 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBBible Study: (6:16) Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 What does it mean to say "I am"? Father discusses the Holy Name of God. Letters: (24:33) - Problem with modern translation of the Bible (25:55) - Should I have a closed or an open one? (26:55) - Who baptized John the Baptist? (31:24) - Left-leg genuflect once in a while? Is that OK? (32:59) - Did Jesus actually fast 40 days? Word of the Day: Young Goat! (35:33) Callers: (38:45) - This weekend you mentioned that Mary was the first person ...
The Reason for Fasting - February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024 20:33 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThe Purpose of Fasting (2:41) Letters: (21:55) - Pro-choice vs. pro-life (22:38) - Good commentary on the Book of Revelation? (27:29) - The meaning of the term 'Lord' Word of the Day: Work & worship (31:55) Callers: (35:27) - Why do we use low-Gluten hosts? (38:23) - Where in the Bible does it say that Hell is a place after death? (40:39) - When we pass, do we go straight to judgement or do we have to wait for awhile? (43:02) - Are we all considered the elect? (47:03) - What i...
The 10 Commandments! - February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024 20:54 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (2:01) Dt 30:15-20 Father discusses the importance of law Letters: (21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins? (25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church! Word of the Day: The cross (33:20) Callers: (37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them? (41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with ...
Most Wonderful Time of the Year - February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024 20:48 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBBible Study: (1:53) 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 What does true righteousness mean? Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What's the point of fasting? Letters: (21:40) - Epistle and Encyclical - what's the difference? (24:00) - Why did Jesus descend into hell? (26:10) - When bad things happen to good people - is God not perfect? Word of the Day: Alms (34:14) Callers: (36:31) - How do I have any hope of getting to Heaven? (43:05) - Did Adam and Eve have children in the garden before they were forced to leave? ...
Through It All! - February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024 21:28 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBBible Study: (1:44) Jas 1:12-18 Father discusses if God tempts us! Letters: (21:42) - The Flaming Sword and Beatific Vision (26:55) - 'Faithless sinner' - should it be faithful sinner? (28:42) - Seal of Solomon vs. Star of David Word of the Day: LOGOS (32:02) Callers: (36:53) - What is the difference between the different denominations? Don't we all have the same God? (42:53) - Someone told me that they believe in karma. I didn't know how to respond. (46:43) - My husband was...
Love for God - February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 20:55 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBBible Study: (2:25) Jas 1:1-11 Father Simon illuminates this passage from the writings of Saint James Letters: (21:13) Father reads a letter about receiving communion after missing Church on Sunday. Father answers an interesting question about Jewelry being buried with people. Father Answers why Jesus took so long to heal the daughter of the Greek woman. Why in the Old Testament is a group of people guilty of a sin from someone else? Word of the Day: (36:20) Embrimaomai Phones: (43...
Puppy Dogs - February 8, 2024
February 08, 2024 20:38 - 53 minutes - 49 MBBible Study: (1:44) 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Who are you serving? Mk 7:24-30 Did Jesus actually insult the woman in today's reading? Letters: (20:39) - Refusal to heal a child? Word of the Day: Liturgy Callers: (38:58) - Cain being the father of cities; is Cain the father of all people too? (42:34) - Question about Guardian Angels and praying to them. My children had a question that I can't answer. (43:58) - I'm confused. Heard story about how maybe Mary lets people into heaven, when Je...
Talent Show - February 7, 2024
February 07, 2024 20:31 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBible Study: (1:20) 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Father explains Sheba & unclean food Letters: (20:49) - Anointing of the sick & excommunication Word of the Day: Talent (30:22) Callers: (33:28) - Thank Fr. Simon, giving me some help for a speech I did. Speech went well, 100%. (39:57) - My son is protestant and debated about the seven books in the Bible that are 'missing'. Could you explain for me? (43:16) - Main crux, why is Peter's profession more important than Nathaniel? (46:03) - My son ha...
More Than the Law Requires - February 6, 2024
February 06, 2024 20:29 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBible Study: (2:31) 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 Doing more than the law requires Mk 7:1-13 Father tells a story about passing down tradition Letters: (22:42) - Fr. Simon does too much commentary about the Jewish faith (27:58) - Irregular marriage and parish ministry Word of Day: Qorbon Callers: (39:19) - Counting years in Genesis (42:58) - If a person is baptized Catholic, could they renounce their faith?
The Mission of Jesus - February 5, 2024
February 05, 2024 20:45 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBBible Study: (1:37) 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13 What does this reading have to do with Cain and Abel? MK 6:53-56 What was the mission of Jesus? Letters: (21:29) - The Lighting of Candles (27:57) - Confession for a fallen away Catholic Word of the Day: Run around (33:00) Callers: (39:57) - Will purgatory be a time for non-Christians to accept Jesus? (43:07) - What is the 'Good News' that Jesus and John the Baptist are preaching? (45:21) - Why did Jesus rename the Apostles? (46:37) - ...
The Feast of the Presentation - February 2, 2024
February 02, 2024 20:28 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBBible Study: (2:20) Lk 2:22-40 Father explains the Feast of the Presentation Letters: (18:28) - The New Israel (23:51) - The simplicity of the Missionaries of Charity (24:51) - Angels & Visions (26:56) - Lives of the saints (27:56) - Anointing of the sick Word of the Day: Unclean (33:13) Callers (37:34) - Was Jesus intolerant? (41:13) - What is the meaning of 'The Communion of Saints' ? (43:03) - What do you think about this day being the day Joseph was given the title fr...