Father Simon Says

Jas 5:9-12 Father talks about the difficulty of division  Mk 10:1-12 Did God change his mind about morality?  Letters In the St. Michael Prayer, who is, O Prince of the Heavenly Host?  Which wisdom did God give to King Solomon?  Word of the Day: Hope Callers: Fr. Simon talks about 'Pentecostal' on the show, but could he clarify what that means?   If Genesis used the word 'We' from God, why in baptism does it have to be 'I'; referring to priest who used wrong word.  I'm Non-Catholic What does 'hosts' mean in the St. Michael prayer? Catholic Church's position on baptisms and weddings during Lent?  Okay during Lent? God draws straight w/cooked lines and narrow gates, is there hope for us? I heard Patrick Madrid say, 'Christ did not come to create Christianity, but Catholicism'.  Could Fr. Simon clarify?

Jas 5:1-6 Father talks about the early Roman Church, and how much in tithe we should give Mk 9:41-50 Father discusses the scandal of God being a carpenter Letters:  Father corrects the record about private revelation Father talks about the binary of man/woman Word of the Day: More from Corinthians  Callers:  Can I have a funeral mass for my long deceased husband?  Does an insincere confession deserve forgiveness? How to talk to an ex-Catholic that says the Catholic Church has just too many rules and regulations that are not biblical

 James 4:13-17 James is speaking to the powerful and that they have responsibility Mark 9:38-40 Being silent about evils in society Letters Could you describe what is a scrupulous spoon?  The use of "they", "he", "she"? Word of the Day: Mirror Callers: Helps Fr. Simon with a prayer when mixing wine and water Ask Fr. Simon for words of inpsiration for her mom who wants to die now How to honor the dead w/masses? Is the color blue in the Bible? How to deal with my mom who makes fun of me and my faith?  Where are we going to get new priests?

Fr. Simon talks about the authoritative teaching of St. Peter    Matthew 16:13-19 Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus gave authority to Peter.  Letters Priests who don't say mass regularly?  About mass being entertainment Question about prayer to Jesus and Mary "Fruit of Righteousness" and its meaning?  Word of the Day:  Infant   Callers: Another funeral mass said for my late dad when I move him next to my late mom? The priest doesn't have us say the creed during mass?  Difference b/w Catholics and Eastern Orthodox

 James 3:13-18 Fr. Simon discusses wisdom and knowledge  Mark 8:34-9:1 Fr. Simon discusses about the power of prayer and fasting  Letters Did Thomas Aquinas reject the Summa Theologica? What to do about someone praying loud in Church?    Word of the Day: Someone who can't speak   Callers: Why do people call for Jesus now when the Bible says we don't know when he's coming Is it okay to take pictures during Mass?  Question about St. Veronica

 James 2:14-24, 26 Fr. Simon discusses faith and works  Mark 8:34-9:1 About taking up the cross and following Him Letters What is the history of Lent?  What to do about forgetting  a sin in confession?  Bringing the Eucharist to my homebound mother  Does the Catholic Church have a teaching on Chiropractics?  How could Gentiles sin?  Word of the Day: Merous, "Speaking in Parts" Callers: Brings up an example of why we need "works" Question about Praise and Worship during Mass Question about the song "Rock of Ages" and if it's appropriate?

Jas 2:1-9 What is one of the great problems of our age?  Mk 8:27-33 Father discusses the reality of God's power Letters If I'm pregnant and not experiencing any issues in my pregnancy, can I receive anointing of the sick?  Father receives a letter about the children of Adam and Eve  A letter about being better than our ancestors  Father discusses why Israel required manna and quail Word of the Day: Speaking in tongues   Callers: My son committed adultery, and after that his mother in law said that he basically cursed the family.  What should he do now, especially b/c the mother in law lives with them?   Doing good to your enemies is like heaping coals of fire on their head.  This was an interpretation I have from yesterday's hearing?  What do you think about that? If we are supposed to keep the ashes together, why don't we keep relics together?  What's the basic theme of Paul's Letter to the Romans?

Jas 1:19-27 Why does God test us? And, what is anger?  Letters:  Do all of the terms for love mean the same in Latin?  Did Jesus appear to 500 people at the same time?  Is there hierarchy in heaven?  Eva asks about judgement  Word of the Day: Love never fails  Callers: My grandson was baptized and they used the wrong oil, is that still valid?   I'm having difficulties w/my marriage b/c my mother in law is competing for attention and love with her son/my husband?  What do I do? Any good book recommendations on Vatican II? Are the hands of Sedevanctist priests anointed and what they do is valid?  Could they bless my house?  

Jas 1:12-18 What are the leavens of our day? Mk 8:14-21 Does God tempt us?  Letters Father reads a letter about someone struggling with the Church Listener talks about reading the Bible every day How could Eve regret what she never experienced before?  Word of the day: Even more Corinthian musings! Callers Proverbs 25: 21-22, what does it mean by about give food to your enemies and the coals? If we've gone to confession throughout our lives, do those sins we confessed, appear in our final judgment? What does the Franciscan Coat of Arms mean? Was the crowning with thorns a common torture?

Jas 1:1-11 Father talks about the book, The Rise of Christianity and the early Jews that accepted Jesus Mk 8:11-13 Father tells a story of a priest who had problems with faith Letters: What is the role of fear in the Bible?  Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?  At a particular mass, the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was offered to many at the parish--was that OK?  Word of the Day: More Corinthian commentary!  Callers: Was leprosy, just a name meaning someone was contagious with something? Could you explain who St. Valentine is and when did St. Valentine's Day turn to Valentine's Day? When we know someone is suffering, and we commiserate w/them, do we suffer with them and that brings us closer to Christ? Which word did Jesus actually use in John 4 with the Samaritan? Is a confession valid if the priest and penitent speak different languages?