Father Simon Says

Dn 2:31-45 Father admits understanding Daniel’s prophecy is difficult and gives an account of what prophecies are. Lk 21:5-11 Father talks about the Lord appearing in glory Mass Hysteria: Father talks about coffee table mass Letters: Question about saints and self-mutilation Father cautions against drive by communion services Word of the Day: Name Callers: I’m a music director at a parish and I think back in the early church, they sang songs and sang psalms.  I agree with him on some things regarding music and disagree w/others What do you think about bringing a cell phone inside the confessional? Why medication given from the pharmacy is good, when the Bible says to avoid the pharmakia?

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

1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59 Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah Lk 19:45-48 Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees Mass Hysteria: Father tells two liturgical experiences Letters: Tim has a question about purgatory and indulgences Father talks about the nature of superstition Word of the Day: House Callers What are the required days for fasting and required days for Abstinence? The ‘Weight of Revelation’ is a saying from Hildebrand, and does Fr. Simon recognize that or does he know about Hildebrand? is is possible for a loved one from purgatory to communicate with us here?

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: Pallisade 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?

Father talks about the history of St. Elizabeth of Hungary 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31 Father talks about the Mexican Cristeros and exhorts us to have the bravery to live well now. Lk 19:11-28 Father explains how much the talent was worth Mass Hysteria: Father discusses sacred music in the USA Letters: Are the Patriarchs in heaven? Beth writes that Mass Hysteria has made her rethink what hymns should be at mass Do we give God permission when we pray? Word of the Day: Harsh Callers: I’m a convert to the Church.  From a Baptist.  If the church is the true church which I believe, why aren’t protestants flocking to the Church The high priest tore garments from bottom up, symbolizing Satan.  When the temple torn from top, God said no, ‘you have blasphemed me’. Can Father explain? What is Father’s vision of time in heaven?

2 Mc 6:18-31 When do we disobey legitimate authority? Lk 19:1-10 What does it mean to render unto Caesar? Father also explains why no one is beyond the love of God Mass Hysteria: Father muses about the wedding he went to this weekend. Letters: Father talks about St. Gertrude prayers aren’t part of the deposit of faith Letter was disappointed All Saints wasn’t a holy day this year Should I stay married if my husband has a decades-long sentence for murder Word of the day: AS Callers: How do I talk to my pastor, for better music in my parish? Gospel Reading from Sunday on ‘No one knows the day or the hour except for the Father.’ Need clarification.

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 worshipad orientem  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?

Wis 13:1-9 Father talks about atheism and arguments for the existence of God Lk 17:26-37 What does Dr. Scott Hahn think about these apocalyptic passages? Mass Hysteria: Father opines more about loud organ music Word of the Day: Firmament Letters Father talks about the apocalypse Is the Blood of Christ less important than the Body of Christ? What is the heavenly value of confession? Letter about Jesus and the fulfillment of Jewish law

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

Wis 6:1-11 Father talks about wisdom and politicians Lk 17:11-19 What’s the meaning of leprosy in the law? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about incense at mass Word of the Day: Master Callers Did we all arrive from Noah’s and his family? Does God love everyone? Where does priestly celibacy come from?