

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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May 18, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 18th-Paul causing a riot in Ephesus
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the significance of Ephesus and how Paul caused a riot there. He discusses if Paul actually heard the preaching of Jesus. Fr. Simon explains tribalism and its problems Fr. Simon answers letters about predestination and Judas, Mary absorbed in prayer, Ascension on Sunday, Holy Spirit, Relics of St. Francis Word of the Day- Glorified Caller Question-Question about Revelation 2:4 and about the Nicolaitians Caller Question-About playing music in a cemetery? Caller Question-Receiving the Eucharist but marriage not blessed by the Church Caller Question-Can I join a born-again choir? Caller Question-About a friend mislead by the occult?

May 17, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 17th-Paul baptizes
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Paul meets disciples and baptizing them in the Holy Spirit. He also talks about disciples of John the Baptist and speaking in tongues. Fr. Simon answers letters about hope, why did Jesus begin his ministry at age 30, Jesus as the shepherd and the lamb, about confession Word of the Day- Courage & Conquest Caller Question-About making Ascension and Pentecost more important? Caller Question-How to get someone to baptize their kids?

May 14, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 14th-St. Matthias becomes an Apostle & His Priestly Anniversary
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about St. Matthias becoming an Apostle and replacing Judas. He talks about the process in choosing St. Matthias, and the Episcopate. Fr. Simon answers letters about Elvis Presley and the Rosary; about scheduling immoral surgeries; hypnosis; sad in heaven if loved ones not there; son having a baby w/surrogate mother and he’s with another man. Fr. also talks about his 46th Priestly Anniversary! Word of the Day- Commandment Caller Question-Why does scripture say 120 “persons” instead 120 “people” Caller Question-Could I go to a wedding of Orthodox people? Caller Question-When could my husband go to Communion? Caller Question-What was the most memorable mass you celebrated? Caller Question-Difference between an Apostle and Disciple?

May 13, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 13th-Ascension??, Expulsion of Jews and Paul going to the Gentiles
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about why not celebrating the Ascension today (in most of the USA), importance of Sunday, Expulsion of Jews from Corinth and Paul telling the Jews he’s going to the Gentiles Fr. Simon answers letters about confession, Greek Literature and Zeus, Jesus speaking about money, Assemblies of God Word of the Day- Weeping, Mourning, Grieving Caller Question-About “No one has ever seen God”? Caller Question-About the unpronounceable name of God

May 12, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 12th-Paul speaks at the Areopagus
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about what the Areopagus is, Paul speaking to the Greeks about Jesus’ resurrection, and doesn’t convert many. Fr. Simon answers letters about the natures of Christ, ending the life of a dog Word of the Day-Glorify Caller Question-Why the Book of Enoch is not in the Bible? Caller Question-About Spiritual Communion? Caller Question-About the Good Thief and going to Paradise? Caller Question-Can the souls in purgatory pray for us? Caller Question-Can the devil read our minds?

May 11, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 11th-Paul escapes from jail
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Paul and Silas were arrested and their escape from jail and how God is love Fr. Simon answers letters about the Church Hierarchy, how he was born a month late, Theophilus and Jesus’ birth Word of the Day-Strangle Caller Question-Question about a feeding tube in hospice care Caller Question-About the Son and the Holy Spirit Caller Question-The mass is Satanic and Cannibalism

May 10, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says May 10th-Relationship between man and woman; Love & Sacrifice
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about a lady that asked him about her son wanting to become a woman and also marriage is between a man and a woman. He also talks about the word “love” and it’s connection to sacrifice. Fr. Simon answers letters about evangelism and the saving knowledge, guardian angels personality Word of the Day-Paraclete Caller Question-Before Jesus was born, was there only a Father and the Holy Spirit? Caller Question-What happened to the Last Gospel at the end of Mass Caller Question-Can the Devil become an angel to trick us? Caller Question-How to respond to questions about the Rapture?

May 6, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says May 6th-Authority of the Church
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the brethren of the Lord and authority of the Church Fr. Simon answers letters about what “shmooze” means, adoration Word of the Day-Visitation Caller Question-How could God let the Jews suffer in WWII? Caller Question-About my transgender son?

May 5, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says May 5th-Jesus and the Vines
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Gospel passage regarding Jesus and the vines and how God does his best work in what he takes away Fr. Simon answers letters about Joshua, the High Priest. Fr. Simon talks about genders, Yiddish Word of the Day-Presbyter Caller Question-About the priesthood Caller Question-What are the age of the prophets?

May 4, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says May 4th-Jesus bringing peace and hardship
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Gospel how Jesus is bringing peace and how he’s a humble God. He also talks about hardship. Fr. Simon’s answers letters about covenants, daughter marrying an Atheist, annulments, getting buried on sacred ground, Jesus is son of man, communion, Caller Question-Question about confession and absolution Caller Question-Daughter is very interested in marrying someone who wants to become an Anglican priest? Word of the Day-Leader Caller Question-Getting buried next to my wife at a non-Catholic cemetery Caller Question-Where was Mary during the Resurrection?


