Father Simon Says

Bible 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 together. But they LEGALLY divorced.  What does Fr. Simon think? (45:39) - Cups of wine at the seder meal? They drink the four cups? Could you clarify?

Bible 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 woman gave the homily (43:02) - Was Moses talking to God the Father or God the Son in today's readings? (45:18) - When can you actually sit down after you receive communion? Comment: Why so many woman in OT named Mary

Bible 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 his name? (42:07) - Luke 21:34 can you translate this? Why did he say sit instead of dwell or something else? (44:04) - What do purple, white, and black represent in the bible?

Bible 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 was because he did something wrong. Is this right? (40:06) - I know that Jesus was fully God and Fully man. Now that he is in Heaven is he still fully God and man or is he just God now? (41:54) - Why does Jesus always tell people not to tell others about the miracles he's done? (43:08) - I went to a funeral at an SSPX church and they had communion there. Would it be bad to take communion there or was it only for people who go to that church?

Bible 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 those kingdoms look like? (39:53) -We were both divorced and got remarried to each other and had a daughter. Is this a grave sin and how does it affect our daughter? (41:53) - Do you know of a Bible that as the English and Spanish right next to each other? (44:42) - Did Mary have any siblings and are Guardian angels created when a baby is conceived?  (47:00) -When Elizabeth greets Mary why did she say fruit of your womb and not child

Bible 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 be Christian? (43:24) - Differences between baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (46:24) - What happened to Pontius Pilate after the Passion?

Bible 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? (38:52) - When did Baptism become part of our religion? I know John the Baptist but I don't understand when change really happened. (40:26) - Other than Catholics, do other people need to get annulments to get divorced?  (43:03) - In the Hail Holy Queen - do we say in this vale of tears or this valley of tears? (44:27) - I had a question about what a priest said the other day. He said if you had meat this Friday you can't take communion until you go to confession. Is this right?

Bible 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 the charismatic movement? And what do people mean when they talk about the charismatic mass? (46:22) - Where in the bible does it say that abortion is a sin? (47:36) - Do you have to have your first communion to go to confession?

Bible 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 approach the parishioner or the pastor? (37:19) - How do you pray for people in purgatory? (39:24) - I have a question about my mother-in-law who was catholic and married a man who was divorced. Is there a mortal sin issue there? (45:06) - Is it alright to join two different parishes? (47:00) - I had throat cancer and how I have lots of mucus - I was told I can use salt water to fix it - I've started using holy salt. Is this alright to do?

Bible 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 the earth but it doesn't mention anything about other planets or the universe (39:23) - Usually I get a penance after confession but I went to a new priest this time and he didn't give me one. What should I do. Don't I need one? (41:03) - I was told at the Last Supper there were more people than just the 12. Is that true? AND does Jesus love some people more than others? (47:17) - Genesis 9:4-5 God told Noah not to eat the blood of the animal - the life of the animal - it seems like its not just a Jewish command. Why are Chris

Bible 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. Is Mary actually a virgin? (42:02) - Can you cleanse your house with sage? (44:54) - At St. Lamberts we still say the St. Michael prayer and the Hail Mary after every mass! (46:52)  Why is it Roman Catholic Church when the Romans were the ones that killed him? AND why was only Thomas allowed to touch Jesus' wounds but everyone else was told to wait?

Bible 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 the diary? (44:05) - I met Fr. Simon like three decades ago! (45:23) - About the cleansing of the temple and stop making a market of my father's place, and den of thieves?  Which is more accurate?

Bible 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 we believe then why is the real presence not listed? (42:41) - I've had many miracles happen to me and I just wanted to let people know that miracles are still happening. (43:31) - The God of the old and new testament seem like two different people. Can you explain why this is? (48:05) - Why are there not as many Monsignors?  

Bible 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. Should I correct that or not worry about it? (43:03) - Do the Protestants also wear the tassels?  (46:31) - Who is Sirach? (48:29) - Moses, the plagues, and the pharaoh question

Bible 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 monastery built? (37:52) - Because Jesus is Mary's son does it refer to Mary when we call him Son of Man?  (39:23) - Tourette's is not demonic. I've grown up with someone who had it and one of my children had it. (43:09) - What is the best response as a Catholic community to the shootings that happened? (47:24) - During the Last Supper when he says he won't drink of the fruit of the wine until he's in Heaven again but then and he drinks right before he dies? It seems contradictory.

Bible 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 seems contradictory (41:32) - When we pray for something, and don't get that specific thing, but we get something else, how do we know what we get? (43:23) - Why we offer up Christ back up to Jesus during communion (45:58) - Saying the rosary during Lent, is it Glorious on Sundays still?   (47:34) - How should I prepare to read The Dogma of Hell?

Bible 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 vs. Eastern Authority in the matter of exorcism and demonic deliverance? (40:53)- I would like to ask about confession & sexual sin  (44:30) - Question about music during mass.  About Lamb of God, phrases are sometime taken out?  What do you think? (47:30) - Is Fr. Simon part Jewish? I'm a Messianic Jew.  He has these Jewish expressions and it's b/c of him I'm listening to Relevant

Bible 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? (45:43) - Why were the people in the OT so weird? 

Bible 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's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter. (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts? (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say? 

Bible 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 of the Catholic Church. Can you clarify what that means? (41:23) - 1 Samuel 16:14 - an evil spirit of the Lord troubled him. I don't understand this part.  (44:55) -Why are there Saints in the New Testament but not the old? (46:15) - 1 Peter - He also went to preach to the spirits in prison. - who was he and who was in prison? (48:15) - I've had 2 hip replacements and I was wondering about how the church feels about that? I plan to be cremated but I'm worried that my hips won't be part of me when I die.