Father Simon Says

Jer 20:10-13 Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?  Jn 10:31-42 What kind of faith are we supposed to have?  Letters Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).  Word of the Day:  Scripture   Callers Can one do confession on the radio?  What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession? Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Gn 17:3-9 Was Abraham Jewish?  Jn 8:51-59 What's God's nature?  Letters:  My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?  Word of the Day: Passion Callers: Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards? Did ancient Israelites keep stones around?  I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?

Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 How much is too much in cultural adaptation? Jn 8:31-42 To we follow the Lord only for ourselves?  Letters Can Father explain, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."  Reader writes in asking about fasting rules  Word of the day: Bagpipe  Callers Who is in the Sanhedrin? What is the connection of the tree of life and the cross of Christ?  Can I get a source that talks about folding your hands in prayer? I asked my priest and he told me to call RR.

Nm 21:4-9 What is a saraph serpent? Father explains  Jn 8:21-30 Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure Letters What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him?  Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments  Word of the Day: I AM Callers: What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day? Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?

Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 What's the point of today's reading? Father explains the twelve tribes Jn 8:12-20 Where does Jesus manifest who he is?  Letters Our parish doesn't have a youth group, and my child wants to go to the Lutheran youth group. What should I do? Word of the day: Susanna Callers I am discussing marriage with my boyfriend, who is not Catholic. How can I help his family understand the reality of my Catholic faith? What are the main topics of the Old Testament? When should we do Catechesis for those receiving sacraments in the spring? 

Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Is Wisdom a book of lesser value?  Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?  Letters What makes Catholics so special compared to other religions?  Word of the Day: Greek Callers: Why doesn't the Catholic church let priests marry? Does April Fool's day have a religious connection or origin? I saw a video arguing against Catholicism. They presented it as grace being handed out piecemeal; how do I respond to that?

Ex 32:7-14 What was the purpose of the Golden Calf?  Jn 5:31-47 Father talks about the nature of authority  Letters Question about the bishop's liturgical garments during mass Did Mary have a virgin birth?  Who were the thieves that died next to Jesus Word of the day: Wrath  Callers Can you tell me more about Opus Dei? Do you need to enter holy orders to become a saint? Our Director of Religious Education is not doing his job well, how can I address this?

Is 49:8-15 Father goes through some of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament Jn 5:17-30 Father shares a hairbrained theory of Jesus and miracles  Letters: What does a mystery mean?  If I'm in a toxic marriage, what should I do?  Do you see an increase in spiritual attack against traditional marriage?  Word of the Day: The Resurrection of Condemnation  Callers I have a question about the paschal Candle; are we supposed to get a new one each year?  If your spouse has passed away, are you able to remarry? What does it mean when Jesus says 'my yoke is easy and my burden light'? How do we pronounce Jesus' name plural?  I am a child from divorce; thank you for your comments about divorce.

Father talks about the followers of John the Baptist that still exist today!  Jn 5:1-16 Why were the people unimpressed by the miracle?  Letters: In today's Gospel, was the man sick because of his sin?  I work with a group of those with disabilities, can I eat meat with them?  Father answers a question about the homily and when it must be preached Sarah asks about the surrender novena Word of the Day: Image and likeness  Callers Can you recommend a book for people struggling with desolation? Caller tells a story about the shortest homily he ever heard Why is the Rosary such a powerful gift from God? What denomination was Jesus?

Check out this great show from March 28, 2022! Is 65:17-21 What has changed because Jesus is the Messiah?  Jn 4:43-54 Father discusses the significance and purpose of miracles Letters: Listener asks about the theory that a prophet dies on the anniversary of his conception What does this passage of scripture mean, "For our sake he made himself to be sin..."?  Word of the Day: Sin  Callers Does Gen 3:15 speak about Mary?  At my son's Catholic school's Women's History Month bulletin board, there's a trans person on there.  The admin says it was going to stay because they wanted to be inclusive and tolerant.  What should I do?  Does Fr. Simon have tips on how to handle fear when attacked by the devil?