Father Simon Says

Is 7:10-14 What does this prophecy in Isaiah actually mean?  Lk 1:26-38 Father connects this Gospel to Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter from a mass cantor  Letters: Question about the fire of the Holy Spirit  Father talks about the homily of Bishop Don Hying Word of the day: Rema Callers:  Why do we say 'we dare to say' instead of 'We humbly dare to say' at the Our Father? Why did it take Christ so long to come into this world? Which tribes practiced human sacrifice?

Mt 1:1-17 Why are there different genealogies for Matthew and Luke? Father explains Mass Hysteria: Father talks about weddings! Letters: Father reads a letter about fruit in Genesis Father answers letter about liturgical abuse Father offers a book recommendation to a listener's nephew in prison.  Listener's daughter has been in therapy, and wonders where to find a psychologist   Question about time in purgatory  Can Catholics use aromatherapy?  Word of the day: O

Is 54:1-10 Father talks about various approaches to scripture and the book The Case for Christ Lk 7:24-30 Didn't John know that Jesus was the messiah?  Mass Hysteria: Father talks about singing all the verses at mass Letters:  Father talks about ecology and stewardship at green burials  Father reads a letter about images of aborted fetuses Why don't parish offer confessions between masses on Sunday? Word of the day: Hosts Callers: I'm a Christian, but not catholic, and I can't get over what appears to be deification of saints and Mary. Fr. Simon's take on Hebrews 5-10

Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25 Does God create darkness and evil? Lk 7:18b-23  Father talks about St. Augustine’s interpretation of today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Father talks about canonizing the deceased at funeral masses Letters Father reads a letter about many are called but few are chosen. Question of fulfilling the obligation of receiving communion Letter about a same-sex relationship and a holiday party Word of the Day: Shabbat Callers I wonder if some songs I want for my funeral are appropriate Fast for 12 hours before communion? When I arranged my dad’s funeral, I asked the priest to pray for souls in purgatory

Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 Who was the prophet Zephaniah? Fr. Simon explains. Mt 21:28-32 What’s so bad about tax collectors? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the origins of the prayers of the faithful Letters: Father reads a letter from girls that were abused by their father, and talks about the freeing power of forgiveness Word of Day: Forceful Caller: Our parish is growing and we’re even breaking new ground for a new church! Can divorced Catholics living as brother and sister go to confession? Father has been in and out of ICU the last few months. He is having bad nightmares about his salvation. Is there anything that could help him forgive himself from past sins?

Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Father talks about Bl. Solanas Casey, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and talking donkeys Mass Hysteria: Father talks about a music for Our Lady Letters: Letter clarifying blessing in the Orthodox church Father reads a letter from an evangelical listener who talks about issues in the pre-Reformation Church Question about Baptism and Judaism Do you think Mary was Baptized Word of the Day: Forceful Callers: I’m married, but someone I dated in the past, I’m always thinking about him and is this God’s way of punishing me? What does he think about mariachi music at the mass?

Is 48:17-19 Can laws be gifts? What does coveting actually mean? Father explains Mt 11:16-19 Our likes and dislikes have nothing to do with the truth of God. Mass Hysteria: Father talks about what’s wrong coffee table mass Letters Is there anything wrong with saying ‘spirit’ instead of Holy Spirit? Question about sins and red worms! Word of the Day: Vindicated Callers: We have a family member who is gay and she wanted to bring her partner for Christmas We have a ten year old son. What should I do? What is the meaning of the word beseech, like we ‘beseech’ you? In the parable of the vineyards, it says ‘few are chosen’  could you explain?

Is 41:13-20 What is the thrashing of grain? Mt 11:11-15 How can we be greater than John the Baptist? Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Cardinal Francis George and the liturgy Letters: Question about religious art Why does the Eastern church make the sign of the cross differently Father reads a letter about the origins of liturgical abuse Father tells a story about a young boy who talks about the invisibility of God Word of the Day:  Myrtle tree Letters: What is  the Apostolic Pardon and does the priest always give it during the Last Rites? Does a solemnity last 7 days? If God made Jesus and Mary, who made God?

Gn 3:9-15, 20 Fr. Simon on the Fall from Grace w/Adam and Eve Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 Jesus invites us to allow him to transform us The Church has a bride Fr. Simon talks about the Immaculate Conception and it’s significance Fr. Simon talks about multi-heavens Mass Hysteria: The Mass is a Sacrifice and the purpose of life is sacrificial Letters: Question about missing mass on a Holy Day of Obligation and difference between countries Question about making jewelry using ashes Book recommendation on the Book of Relevation Word of the Day: Eve Callers: Should I attend a memorial where the ashes are being scattered What is the difference b/w forgiveness of sin and absolution Caller shared that her late husband was a fan of Fr. Simon

Is 40:1-11 Fr. Simon describes this reading as very beautiful Preparation for the coming of the Lord Mt 18:12-14 Father talks about why there’s rejoicing after finding that singular lost sheep You could always come back home to the Church Mass Hysteria: The reason our civilization is in chaos is because of liturgical abuse and abandoning the idea of sacrifice Letters: Father talks about a letter responding to a caller who’s husband had a porn addiction Question about the Shroud of Turin Question about Green Burials Word of the Day: Comfort Callers: Should I attend a wedding where someone is Jewish Question about doing English mass Ad Orientem Question about distributing communion during mass and disagreeing with my parish priest about this