Father Simon Says

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by? Mass hysteria: Father talks about ad orientem worship Word of the Day: Please Letters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?

1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean? Letters:  What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? Word of the day: Palisade Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion, for those scared of going inside.  What does Fr. Simon think?

1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean? Letters:  What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? Word of the day: Palisade Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion for those scared of going inside.  What does Fr. Simon think?

1 Thes 4:13-18 Christians have hope in the face of death. We don’t believe in the rapture, we believe in the Parousia. Lk 4:16-30 Fr. Simon explains the familial dynamics between Jesus and his relatives in today’s Gospel Mass: Hysteria: Roman Chant Letters Where did the Latin language come from? Word of the Day: AIR Callers Our Lady of Garabandal and how Mary talks about the warning and great chastisement, and what are Fr. Simon’s comment about that. About John the Baptist, does he have a ballpark figure on how long John the Baptist was in incarcerated before he died? As long as we obey God’s commandments, is it a sin to disagree?

Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is real wisdom? Lk 17:20-25 Where will God’s royal nature appear? Is Jesus’ Kingdom political? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about some of the church songs from the 70s Word of the day: Cross and Crucifix Letter: Do my prayers count? Question about the three days of darkness; what is it? Father talks about marriage in the ancient world Dad asks about his agnostic son who struggles with the Genesis story

Col 3:12-1 St. Paul writes with “guts of compassion” for the Colossians. What is real kindness Lk 6:27-38 Christ tells us to not be judgmental Mass Hysteria: The liturgy isn’t for entertainment Letters: Letter about the genealogy of the Tudors Father recommends this book: Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History: Stark, Rodney: 9781599474991: Amazon.com: Books Word of the Day: Spiritual Songs Callers: If we are called not to judge, shouldn’t the guy in Colorado just make the cake for the gay couple? Is it wrong for me to switch parishes because the music is unbearable at my current parish? A friend wants to be baptized but is not ready to be Catholic. Can I baptize him? What should I do?

1 Tm 3:14-16 Father explains what a Christian assembly is and what the secret of religion is! Jn 19:25-27 Was Jesus’ aunt at the foot of the cross? Mass Hysteria: Home Mass and Coffee Table Mass Letters: Father talks more about altar wine: do’s and don’ts Father reads a letter about Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Word of the day: Sword will pierce your heart Callers: Dustin: Which Bible should Catholics use? Question about today’s reading and would like to know why some translations say ‘which’ instead of ‘who’ as in ‘Our Father (who/which) art in heaven?’ A priest had the laity say the ‘Through Him, With Him and With Him.’ Is this a liturgical abuse? What are Father’s thoughts about the practice of intinction?

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Father talks about Malachi's idea of the messiah, and his experience with the goldsmith Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the importance of covenant and contracts Letters: Father answers a question about grace and works.  Can priests tell jokes in homilies?  Word of the Day: Terrible Callers:  If John the Baptist was the best Man and Jesus was the bridegroom, then who is the bride? Mary asks about the Fatima prayer David asks a question about the Novus Ordo mass  Father recommends his articles on the topic What doe the Catholic Church teach about ghosts?

1 Sm 1:24-28 Father explains  judges! (Not, Judy, though) and what the duties of parents are.  Lk 1:46-56 Father explains the difference between a spirit and souls  Mass Hysteria: Father talks about his first brush with show business  Letters:  Father talks about the perfect oneness between the Father and son Letter about a baby chewing rosaries  Word of the Day: Judge Callers In the first reading rea ding today What is an Ephah? Why wasn't the New Testament written in Aramaic or Hebrew? Question about reading from an Advent reading of Isaiah.

Sg 2:8-14 God isn't mentioned in this text, so why is this book inspired? Zep 3:14-18a Father talks about the sin of racism Mass Hysteria:  Father talks about participation at mass. Letters: Letter about the Church's treatment of indigenous Americans. Can the extraordinary ministers bring communion to everyone in the pews? Word of the Day: Exalt Callers:  My mother has been in a nursing home and she has dementia. She is on a feeding tube. Even though the USCCB says that food and water is ordinary means  Does she have to have a feeding tube since there is no hope of recovery? Do you think the push for more space travel is like the tower of babel? Isaiah 7 :10 from yesterday's reading Need a clarification.