Father Simon Says

Gen 21: Abraham and Sarah discuss Ishmael and Isaac Jesus drives demons into the swine–who already belong to the devil. The townspeople were afraid b/c Jesus  drive out the demons.could Letters To a football coach with an issue with the ref: In a discussion, try to disarm an adversary; it’s better to argue that way, not with rage. Fr Simon references Abe Lincoln’s rehortic during trial responding to a letter. He got a letter congratulating him on his retirement. the delta covid strain has stopped things in Tawian–is it ok to watch mass on Google meet? Are we allowed to question our bishops? Father gives his advice. Word of the day–[choíros] swine. One of the problems with translation in english is that we have so many words to use. callers seamless garmet questions question about atonement vs sacrifice

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Herod Agrippa, Miracles, the tradition of the apostles and the succession of Bishops. Fr. Simon answers letters about infant baptism, Word of the Day-Herod Caller Question-About the Liturgy Caller Question-Paul and the Eucharist Caller Question-Bread and the Eucharist

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Sodom and Gomorrah and what does it mean to bury his father. He also talks about St. Irenaeus. Fr. Simon answers a letter about contraception. Word of the Day-Stiff-neck Caller Question-About the 2 days of darkness. Caller Question About the rosary Caller Question-Why Catholics called non-Christians? Caller Question-About John the Baptist and Jesus’ relationship

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Abram’s sin is affecting us today. Also the significance of Abram becoming Abraham and Sarai becoming Sarah. Fr. Simon compares this to how others change their names.  The age of Abraham and Sarah, may have not been 99 and 90, but still past the age of child bearing.  Fr. Simon shares a dream that he had where he was a bishop, and that he woke up feeling glad that it was just a dream. Also, he shares that the priesthood is broken. Fr. Simon answers letters about the 12 year prayer of St. Bridget, offering up our suffering, the use of words Word of the Day-Clean  Caller Question-About Bible Translations? Caller Question-Do we need to pray the Chaplet at 3pm, could we do it at another time?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the significance of St. John the Baptist.  He also talks about repentance and infant baptism. Fr. Simon explains that there are still some who believe St. John the Baptist is the Messiah. Fr. Simon answers letters about “slain in the spirit”, a hilarious giver, the New Testament, demons, an image of Christ Word of the Day-Zechariah Caller Question-About the words “Clement” and “Helper” Caller Question-About Psalm 139 and “fearfully made” Caller Question-Did Mother Mary accompany Jesus during his teaching?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about justification and also conforming to the image of God.  He also talks about the Pharisees Fr. Simon answers letters about St. Michael as a “Saint” or “Angel”, infallibility, Papal encyclicals Word of the Day-Born Again Caller Question-Confused about Faith and Works Caller Question-Why did Norway become Protestant?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how the scriptures are history that looks to meaning and also talks about cancel culture. Also how pearls are related to The Eucharist, from today’s Gospel. Also talks about what the dogs are like in today’s Gospel. Fr. Simon answers letters about Easter and Suffering, calling priests “Father”, Jesus in the boat, Purifying and Sanctifying oneself, permissive will Word of the Day-Trinity  Caller Question-Conflict with my pastor who doesn’t want to come to council meetings, faith formation programs, and other things at Church Caller Question-Teaching on the Church on Burials?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about history in the Book of Genesis, the name of God, and family genealogy.  He also talks about Abram and what a terebinth is. Fr. Simon answers letters about Paul and the Crucifixion Word of the Day-Judging Caller Question-Question about a verse from St. Paul about being a slave Caller Question-About Job  38: 4-7 Caller Question-About confession and venial sins Caller Question-About being born again

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the scholarship of the New Testament origins.  Fr. Simon talks about Paul’s hardships that he went through.  Fr. Simon also talks about the value of time as related to today’s Gospel. Fr. Simon answers letters about  Good Friday and Easter, Treasures, Confession Word of the Day-We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, Caller Question-About Charismatic Conferences and being slain in the Spirit Caller Question-About the Trinity and the use of the word person Caller Question-What does Rubbish mean in Philippians 3:8

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about St. Paul defending his Apostleship. Fr. Simon breaks down the Our Father from today’s Gospel Fr. Simon answers letters about “full of grace” Word of the Day-Forgive Caller Question-Could you explain Jesus being 100% man and 100% God Caller Question-Church’s teaching on Salvation outside the Church? Caller Question-About taking care of my mom who wants to die now? Caller Question-About a Spiritual Bouquet? Caller Question-Why bells are important at mass?