

Father Simon Says
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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
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Jun 2, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says June 2nd-Tobit and Asmodeous, Life after Death
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Tobit, God testing us, the demon Asmodeous who’s trying to end marriage; Also talks about the Gospel and life after death, Fr. Simon answers letters about the King James Bible and the Word of God, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Word of the Day- Saddducee Caller Question-Who killed Christ? Does the Talmud talk negatively of Jesus? Caller Question-Difference between Apostles Creed and Nicene Creed and mention of hell?

Jun 1, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says June 1st-Book of Tobit, Pharisees and Herodians
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the beginnings of the Book of Tobit and the Pharisees and Herodians in today’s Gospel. Fr. Simon answers letters about Pentecost, suicide, figs, prayer of “rest in peace” Word of the Day- Church Caller Question-About “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” and the Charismatic Renewal Caller Question-Which Disciple was beheaded? Caller Question-About confession

May 28, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 28th-Sirach and Mark
Fr. Simon discusses the readings from Sirach and Mark Fr looks at the beauty of the temple Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanses the temple Word of the Day: Grievance Letters: Q on Pentecost Observances Q on Montanism Baptism by immersion Is Catholicism for or against acupuncture? Callers: Linda’s friend committed suicide and is concerned for their soul Loretta: are psychoactive drugs in the Bible? Evon: the world needs the Mass more than the sun?

May 27, 2021 • 48min
Father Simon Says May 27th-Bartimaeus in the Gospels
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Bartimaeus’ story in the Gospels Fr. Simon answers letters about forgiveness, authority, grief Word of the Day- Sacrifice Caller Question-Was male genetic material used in conception of Jesus? Caller Question-Generational Healing in light of San Jose shooting?

May 26, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 26th-Book of Sirach and James and John at the Right Hand
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Book of Sirach and its significance. He talks about the Gospel where James and John are asking to be at the right hand of God. Fr. Simon also discusses Baptism. Fr. Simon answers letters about Tobit and the Angels, about what Bible to use, Didache, Consecration Word of the Day- Ecclesia Caller Question-Why don’t priests tell their conversion stories Caller Question-Is it possible that I saw the ghost of my dad? Caller Question-About the soldier who said, “Truly is the Son of God?” Caller Question-Do you approve the “Action Bible?”

May 25, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 25th-Authority of Books in Bible
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the word of God and its authority and why certain books are in the Bible. Also about observing the commandments in Sirach. He talks about the Gospel Fr. Simon answers letters about Democratic Socialism, the Devil and Fear, St. Michael prayer, wife missing mass due to work in hospital. intelligent life in space, following the Devil, the word Catholic Word of the Day- Covenant Caller Question-Color of the robe when Jesus was crowned w/thorns ? Caller Question-About adoration and spending an hour with the Lord

May 24, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 24th-Beginnnings of Original Sin and Mary Mother of the Church
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the beginnings of Original Sin and how Mary is the Mother of the Church Fr. Simon answers letters about the Hail Mary and the Orthodox, a family argument, The pillars, getting a 2nd chance in life, Word of the Day- Life Caller Question-About the Presentation of the Lord Caller Question-About relationship with my father Caller Question-Son is going to use IVF and advice?

May 21, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 21st-Paul, Festus and Felix
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Temple and Paul meets Festus who talks about Paul to King Agrippa and Bernice. He also talks about the Gospel and sacrificial love with Peter. Fr. Simon answers letters about the Russian-Greek Orthodoxy, Civil War, Accepting Christ but being Jewish, Word of the Day- Until Caller Question-Is there religion in heaven? Also to help answer the question, here’s the video: The Veil Removed Caller Question-Dates for Easter and Passover? Caller Question-Tips for me being new to the spiritual life Caller Question-About James and John Caller Question-Orthodox say “Holy Mary Mother of God”?

May 20, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 20th
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Gospel of John and who it was written for. Also talks about how to disagree and telling the truth with love. He discusses Paul and the Sanhedrin and the Sadducees and Pharisees. Fr. Simon answers letters about Holy Day of Obligation on Ascension and following home diocese or diocese where you are, the Civil War and states succeeding, converting to Orthodoxy Word of the Day-Fish Caller Question-Can you get married on an Holy Day of Obligation? Caller Question-Being a last minute Confirmation sponsor? Caller Question-Why is there an INRI on the cross?

May 19, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 19th-Paul’s Speech to the Bishops and Fr. Simon on Sin and the Devil
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Paul’s speech to bishops in Miletus and what the Presbyterate is during that time. Also, how the Bible is the vocabulary of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Simon answers letters about sin and the Devil Word of the Day-Evil One Caller Question-About the Eucharistic Fast? Caller Question-About Jesus’ Public Ministry?


