Father Simon Says – November 22, 2021 – Why We Fast

Dn 1:1-6, 8-20

• Father dissects the plethora of names in today’s first reading and why we fast

Lk 21:1-4

• Father shares stories of trusting in God during times of financial need

Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the funeral he celebrated over the weekend

Letters:

• Letter asking why Jesus says “why do you call me good?”
• Father discusses the similarities between Judaism and Catholicism

Word of the Day: Lepton

Caller:

• ‘Do not cling on to me’.  That was said to Mary Magdalene after he rose. What did he mean by that?
• Who does Fr. Simon think are the greatest Catholic mystics?  And could you explain mysticism?
• Caller has a comment about young people and the liturgy
• Question about Nebuchadnezzar:  What does he think about it as a name for a baby?
• Question about the use of chalices during mass