Father Simon Says

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 What is Ezekiel’s vision about? 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17 Who is the historical Jesus? Jn 2:13-22 Father explains who the money changers of the ancient world was Mass Hysteria: Father talks about ancient temples and Church architecture Letters: Father answers another letter about quoting St. Augustine and St. Francis regarding anger. Father wars about even righteous anger Letter about following mass during ornate organ music Word of the Day: Zeal Callers: Should we pray for aborted babies? How do we get the Church to lower the music at Church? If someone is a non-Catholic, and commits a mortal sin, and couldn’t go to confession, how could he receive grace? How do you know what God wants you to do for your vocation?

Wis 1:1-7 What is justice? Father also explains different kinds of love. Lk 17:1-6 Father talks about the real meaning of scandal and why we should be wary of little scandals Mass Hysteria: Father recommends listeners study 1 Sam 15:23 Letters: Letter about the distinction between performance vs praise during mass Question about who can be a Confirmation sponsor Word of the Day: Stuff Callers: Is there such thing as righteous anger?  Francis de Sales and Augustine said something about anger in your heart.  Some tell me that Jesus was angry when he cleared out the temple.  Is it advisable for a priest to employ righteous anger in his preaching? Can you explain the seal of confession? Is there an age requirement for the validity of faith?

Rom 14:7-12 Father says we’re members of a universal Church; what does that mean? Lk 15:1-10 Father talks about meeting a shepherd turned seminarian who gives insight about going to find lost sheep Mass Hysteria: Father talks a bit more about funerals & a caller Letters Letter regarding the contradiction between faith and works Listener can’t find a book of the bible in her mother’s high school Bible Bridget says she likes Mass Hysteria and says listening Gregorian Chant is good for her! Word of the Day: Let this cup Pass! Callers: The name Jesus is a contraction of two Aramaic words, ‘God Saves’  Could you clarify? I’ve started doing the Holy Souls Novena.  I’ve done cemetery, rosary.  However what mysteries should I be doing?

Rom 13:8-10 Is St. Paul un-American? Lk 14:25-33 What does it really mean to love our parents? Do we have to sell everything to follow Jesus? Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Church architecture Letters: Can you baptize an aborted baby? Father answers another question about yoga Can I receive communion before confession? Word of the Day: Called Callers: My son and fiancé living together.  When they visit us, they are in separate bedrooms.  But when we visit them for Thanksgiving, are we giving them the wrong message if we stay at their house? What do Jews think about the soul and body separation?  

Wis 3:1-9 Father tells a story of a goldsmith Rom 6:3-9 What does it mean when we give our lives to Christ? PS 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Father talks about a controversial section of the passage Mass Hysteria: Letter about the physical structure of Churches Letters: Did Jesus reject the teachings of his fellow Jews about heaven and hell? Do Jews believe in reincarnation? Word of the day: Visitation Callers: Can catechumens receive plenary indulgences could receive them? Is it an article of faith that God has a specific plan for your life?

Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Father explains the mystery of the book of Revelation 1 Jn 3:1-3 What does it mean to be pure of heart? Mt 5:1-12a Father explains what it means to bless God Mass Hysteria: Why do we have the bells at mass? Letters: Father talks about looking up at the people during mass Letter about the orans position at mass Word of the day: Halo Callers: Question about John 19:14 and about Jesus and the Passover Father explains the various calendars present during Jesus’ time Protestant belief in Faith Alone and the word Alone? Was the word ‘alone’ in the original transcript?

Rom 9:1-5 Why are there are rules changed in the Church? What does Isaac represent for Christians? Lk 14:1-6 What is dropsy and Pharisee-ism? Father explains Mass Hysteria: Father goes through the lyrics of the song The Anthem Letters: Question about the sons of Zebedee in the throne of glory Word of the day: Misse Callers Caller asks Father about the nature of papal infallibility Question about the roots of the word prayer Question on origin of the liturgical calendar, and liturgy of the word and who developed it?

Eph 2:19-22 Father talks about inclusive meaning of the term family in the ancient world Lk 6:12-16 What’s the greatest reality in the life of the Father? Where there 3 James’ or 2 in the New Testament? Mass Hysteria: Father listens to a selection from a polka Mass and talks about true worship Letters: Father reads a letter asking about the laws of Moses Word of the day: Kill Callers: Caller had a question about the demon Belial (what does the name mean?) In Hebrews, Jesus is referred to as the image of the invisible God–what does that mean? When was the first Mass celebrated using the basic format we have today?

Rom 8:26-30: Father talks about God’s purpose for us What is the biblical sense of glory? What does the redemption of our bodies mean? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about liturgical practices other than mass Letters: Caller’s brother assists at Byzantine Divine Liturgy and asks if singing was thrust on Roman Liturgy Listener who is converting to Catholicism asks for help defending the Catholic Church Question about Pharisees and Catholic law Word of the Day: I recline Callers: Friend fell away from the faith and he’s convinced he’s going to purgatory. can a non practicing Catholic go to purgatory?

Rom 8:18-25 What does St. Paul and entropy have to do with each other? What is our eternal destiny? Mass Hysteria:  Father talks about the true nature of funerals Letters: Father talks about getting to know one’s pastor at a parish Caller writes about the Filioque clause–did the Church add it to the creed? Word of the Day: Futility Callers: Why do we call him St. Michael the archangel? All saints day is a holy day of obligation, is it one this year? What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious? Why did some some of the words at mass change in 2011? Caller wants to thank father for suggesting she take some RCIA classes; she’s becoming Catholic