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Bible Study: (2:29) Lk 1:46-56 Did Mary paraphrase the song of Hannah?  Letters: (20:51) - I can't find Saturday morning mass! (24:03) - Woman deaconess  (27:36) - Mass, Faith, & Marriage Word of the Day: To Jump up with joy (35:16) Callers: (38:47) - Could you clarify about children taking care of their parents during old age? (40:58) - how do we raise our children well (43:41) - Do you know anything about America Needs Fatima? (47:53) - You shall call him Emmanuel and You shall call him Jesus?  Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:59) Sg 2:8-14 Why is the Song of Songs so odd?  Lk 1:39-45 Father explains that this reading is all about rejoicing  Letters: (17:54) - Rabbi David writes in about St. Joseph  (22:07) - Holy Day of Obligation or Love?  (29:09) - Priest and parishioner distractions  (29:47) - Did Judas know that Jesus would be crucified?  (31:12) - Does Eucharist mean good-gift or thanksgiving?  Word of the Day: Do not grow slack (33:40) Callers: (35:27) - Can Satan say the name 'YHWH'? (38:30) - Can angels would learn from us?   (41:25) - What is the Best Bible to get somebody, who's just starting to read it? (42:57) - Why is there so much controversy between Latin Mass and English Mass?

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 7:10-14 Father explains the name Emmanuel Lk 1:26-38 Why was Mary told to not be afraid?  Letters: (22:59) - What is apostacy?  (23:57) - Meditations on St. Joseph  (26:33) - Concerts at Church (28:11) - Naming our angel Word of the Day: Overshadowed (32:14) Callers: (36:58) - On Joseph, Fr. Don Calloway's the Consecration of Joseph and the three different theories of this text Joseph divorcing.   (41:37) - Are aborted children received into heaven (45:14) - What does it exactly mean 'Communion of Saints?' (47:38) - I would like to comment on St. Augustine & Gabriel 

Bible Study: (2:10) Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father discusses the Philistines & what a Nazirite vow is  Lk 1:5-25 Father discusses the date of Jesus' birth Letters (23:19) - Deuterocanonical books (30:17) - Incense & Zechariah Word of the Day: Elijah (32:37) Callers:  (35:38) - I'm in the process of RCIA, but still attending protestant Church and mass simultaneously. The pastor talked about how Melchizedek was Jesus.   Could you explain? (39:06) - Question about a non-binary God?  I'm arguing about this with some siblings (42:21) - Best way to learn about mortal sin? (43:32) - I love Fr. Simon educates his listeners through a historical way! (45:23) - Question about Tithing, where in the Bible is it? (47:15) - Friend getting his Masters in Catholic Biblical Studies and he needs to choose between Biblical Greek or Hebrew.  What should he do?

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 23:5-8 Father explains how preserving the liturgy helped inform the identity of the Jews Mt 1:18-25 Father explains Joseph as a righteous man Letters: (23:19) - Pitching a parish ministry at the end of mass (29:14) - Julie mentioned that her husband was killed many years ago Word of the Day: Until (32:38) Callers: (36:50) - I am protestant! .Where is it in the bible is the concept of repentance of mortal sin, and if it is in there, does  contradict Paul's teaching in Roams 6-8? (46:42) - I disagree that God lets us walk away from him. I tried and I was never able to!

Bible Study: (1:40)   Is 48:17-19 Father takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word Redeem.   Mt 11:16-19 Wisdom is only useful in action. Find out the meaning of this and take a listen.   Letters: (18:20)   What is the difference between Catholics and Orthodox?     Word of the Day: (34:27)   Gifts   Phones: (37:54)   Rose - what does it imply when we say the respecter of persons?   Craig - God never gives people more that they can handle. Is this in the Bible or just something people say.   Jerry - Are there any modern scholars that have proved the 7 books that were taken out were originally written in Hebrew?   Shirley - How can we defend ourselves from other Christians who don't think Mary, or the saints aren't important?   Betty - What are the duties of the parish priest regarding evangelization?

Bible Study: (3:03) Is 41:13-20 What is the relationship between the thrashing floor and the Eucharist?  Mt 11:11-15 What does it mean to be greater than John the Baptist?  Letters: (20:45) - Music on the Tilma on Our Lady of Guadalupe (22:26) - Closing parishes during COVID Word of the Day: Force (34:29) Callers:  (38:47) - At the end of the Sermon on the Mount it says the crowds were drawn to him, but I thought you said it was just him and the disciples? (42:19) - I was raised Protestant and my wife was raised Catholic. Are we ever going to see eye to eye on faith matters? (47:41) - The three wise men brough the gifts GFM the gifts fit for a king. If they were fit for a king, what was the amount of these gifts that he received?

Bible Study: (2:18) Is 40:25-31 Our strength is from the Lord Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martyr & what true meekness is Letters: (18:49) - Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ & Greek Orthodox (25:04) - Son of man & Son of God (28:39) - Reverence for the Eucharist  Word of the Day: Working (34:04) Callers:  (37:38) -  My friend Maria died, and I prayed a rosary for her. Could that rosary have saved her? (40:04) - My mother  had a skull & crossbones on her crucifix. Could you explain that? (41:34) - My sister's grandson brings his girlfriend w/him to my house.  What am I to do? (45:25) - When the Eucharistic prayers are said, why are some saints chosen to be said? (47:35) - I love Bishop Barron's book, "This is my Body." 

Bible Study: (3:18) ZEC 2:14-17 Father discusses the historical surroundings of Our Lady of Guadalupe   Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Does this passage refer to the Blessed Mother or the Church?  LK 1:26-38 Mary is the slave of the Lord Letters: (23:04) - Bible Recommendation  (24:24) - The Precious Blood at Mass (28:13) - Healing power of Lourdes water (46:38) - Praying away evil stores  Word of the Day: Proclaims the greatness (30:50) Callers: (34:23) - The Chicago Tribune showed numerous images of OLG. (35:18) - On the Feast Day of OLG, a lot of dancing, drums. What's your opinion about this? (37:33) - Question about the Incas and the 60,000 deaths? (41:10) - Why do we consider and talk about the Holy Family being poor, when it seemed they were hard-working? (41:10) - Are we able to pray for Judas repose of his soul? (45:22) - I'm Eastern Orthodox. In the Church I go to, they use the spoon.  When they use a spoon in the Chalice, does alcohol still remain? (46:38) - Could you combine holy water and anti

Bible Study: (2:03) Lk 5:17-26 What does it mean the power of the Lord being with Jesus?   Letters: (20:16) What was the ladder that Jacob saw? How do you explain confessing sins to a priest? How did Father become a host on Relevant Radio? What is the gift that Moses commanded in the bible?   Word of the Day: (32:03) Vengeance   Phones: (36:00) Sammy - What are your thoughts on people leaving church early after taking communion? Pete - Were the angels also made in the image of God? Mary Ellen - Women were not allowed in the temple, so in the 4th joyful mystery did they just greet Mary outside or was she allowed inside? William - I play Santa Claus and I'm wondering how to reach more children of other religions. The Jewish children always say they can't ask him for anything.

Bible Study: (4:22) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception  Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 What does it mean that God adopts us?  Lk 1:26-38 What’s the difference between Mary and Zachariah?  Letters (21:13) - Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?  (22:14) - If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve’s hand, would it have still been considered sin?  (24:12) – David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:58) Callers (36:39) – The Presentation of Mary (40:02) – How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours? (41:50) – Was Philemon about the consecrated life?  (43:39) – Could Mary have said ‘No’ to Gabriel? (44:55) – How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic? (47:41)  – Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us? Original Air Date: December 8, 2022

Bible Study: (2:19) Eph 3:8-12 The angels and what God is really like Mt 7:21, 24-27 What does it mean to do the will of your Father in heaven?  Letters: (18:11) - Why was David punished for conducting a census?  (26:55) - You don't hear the whole Bible by going to Mass for three years!  Word of the Day: Undistinguished (29:07) Callers:  (33:43) - At what point at time did the devil knew he lost? (35:44) - In order to teach in the synagogues, rabbis had to be married w/a kid. Is that true? (38:20) - I have a question about Mass obligations for 4th Sunday of Advent and for Christmas Day.  (42:36) - If the angels who fell, were so smart, why did they choose to go against God? (44:47) - When God said, 'I will not forgive blasphemy to Holy Spirit.' Could you explain?

Bible Study: (2:34) Is 25:6-10a What is the Lord promising us?  Mt 15:29-37 What is Jesus teaching his disciples today?  Letters:  (21:44) - Can the devil enter a Catholic Church?  (25:33) - Orthodox Church & valid sacraments (27:13) - Life in the spirit seminar  Word of the Day (32:41) Callers: (38:40) - A priest believes a woman should be ordained; how should I respond to him? (43:28) - How do we know Dec 25 is Jesus' b-day (46:40) - About belief in messiah before the Babylonian Captivity? Did they continue to seek a Messiah, as an emperor?

Bible Study: (1:51) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans  Letters (19:51) – We need to rest!  (22:19) – My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:20) – Where can I find a document regarding communion?  (30:09) – How can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  Word of the Day: Child-like (33:15) Callers  (33:52) – Is the Christmas Novena superstitious? (38:55) – What are the origins of Advent?  (41:14) – Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world? (44:26) – Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious?  (47:39) – Since Mary didn’t have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches? Original Air Date: November 29, 2022 

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 2:1-5 History is a witness to the trust of God Mt 8:5-11 Humility of the Centurion Servant Letters: (20:53) - Father discusses the differences between High Mass and Low Mass in the extraordinary form. (23:12) - Rite of Peace (27:31) Letter asking about the ‘Anglican Catholic Church’ Word of the Day: (29:40)   Callers: (33:56) Wedding Feast (37:44) Was the centurion St. Longinus? (40:12) - St. Joseph Original Air Dates: November 28, 2022 (Bible Study), November 30, 2021 (Letters), November 29, 2021 (callers)

Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision  Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers:  (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams?  (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God (40:53) - How the scroll above the crucifix and how that could be interpreted as 'King of the Jews?' (45:42) - Thanks for helping me in my faith!  (48:59) - Are the corporal and spiritual works of mercy equally weighted?

Bible Study: (1:51) Rom 10:9-18 What does it mean to 'confess'? Mt 4:18-22 Why did Jesus pick his relatives to be his disciples?  Letters:  (24:09) - Promises of the Rosary  (25:51) - Courage & Faith  (28:31) - Shepherd who leaves the 99 (32:28) - The Sons of God; how do we understand it?  Word of the Day: To be put to shame (34:01) Callers:  (36:13) - I'm divorced, and my ex-husband is homeless. Do I help him out even if he puts us down and treats my son badly/threatens him?  (40:24) - Did Jesus know that Judas would betray him when he chose him? (43:09) - How do I refute my friend who says you only need to accept Jesus as Lord and that's all you need? They always use today's readings to justify this. (45:44) - The prayer before the crucifix - how did David learn this prayer? (48:21) - What is it like in purgatory?

Bible Study: (1:51) Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Father explains the importance of 'the finger of God' Lk 21:12-19 Father goes on a tirade about apostasy in the Church & crisis of convenience  Letters:  (22:19) - The language of sex and language  (25:48) - Listener writes in about his son's ordination  Word of the Day: Witness (37:19)  Callers:  (38:19) - Brother left the faith; how should I respond?  (41:20) - Are marriages allowed during Lent? (43:19) - Can I attend my friend's daughter's first communion even though it's at a Lutheran church? (46:49) - Where is it in the New Testament that Jesus and God are the same? (49:04) - Comment about how my parish manages Holy Mass

Bible Study: (1:57) Dn 2:31-45 Father Goes further into the visions of Nebuchadnezzar  Lk 21:5-11 Is today's passage about the end of the world?  Letters:  (19:28) - RCIA scrutinies  (21:55) - How can I love more?  (26:38) - Thanking Jesus Word of the Day: Kosher Law (31:58) Callers:  (37:55) - I'm a protestant Lutheran; can Father explain saintly intercession?  (42:00) - Are Catholics are allowed to eat food that is Halal? (43:00) -The chair Our Lady sat on during apparitions of St. Catherine Laboure is that a 2nd class relic? (45:40) - When do you sit down or stop kneeling after communion? (48:36) - With all of the charities that send me things in the mail, how do I choose? 

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 What's the reason for the Kosher laws?  Lk 21:1-4 Father connects the widows offering to fulfillment of the law  Letters:  (21:52) - I had your mom as a teacher!  (24:00) - Book titles  (25:05) - Holy Spirit prayer (26:31) - Silence before mass (28:44) - Our Lady of Good Success  Word of the Day: Nebuchadnezzar (31:20) Callers:  (35:44) - Should I read the rest of my book called Diablo or should I just stop where I'm at? (38:07) - Do the protestant priests have apostolic succession? (40:04) - Was St. Luke a Hebrew or a Gentile? (42:47) - Friend is saying that their kids are going get first communion at their Catholic school but they are being told they have to repeat first communion at their church too. Is that allowed? (46:26) - What would have happened if I had died while I had fallen away from the faith?