

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 3, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says May 3rd-Paul’s resurrection narrative
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about today’s first reading on how many people saw Jesus after the resurrection. Also, how Paul emphasized the order and hierarchy. Fr. Simon talks about the Gospel how Jesus is the way Fr. Simon’s answers letters about the Book of Revelation, Transgenders Word of the Day-Name Caller Question-Question about Tithing

Apr 30, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 30th-Paul’s Testimony about the Crucifixion and the Resurrection
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Paul’s testimony in Antioch talking about the crucifixion and resurrection Fr. Simon’s answers letters about Rabbis talking to women, the Holy Eucharist, about living in the present moment Word of the Day-Oracle Caller Question-Responsibility for our sins? Caller Question-What is liceity, as referenced in Catechism 1635? Caller Question-Did Our Lady appear to JPII? Also why was Sts. Francis and Anthony bald on top? Caller Question-Do you need to do a General Confession if you regularly go to confession? Caller Question-Question about remarrying?

Apr 29, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 29th-Paul’s testimony
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Paul’s travels to Perga and Antioch, and his testimony. Fr. Simon also talks about political correctness. Fr. Simon’s answers letters about the dangers of science, the Church helping the poor, does it matter about how to receive communion and how you dress, donating money at mass Word of the Day-Catholic Caller Question-Could you explain Feast Days? Caller Question-Was Jesus funny? Caller Question-About idolatry to St. Joseph?

Apr 28, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 28th-Trinity, Barnabas, Gospel of John
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks talk about the Trinity and God’s existence. He also talks about the 1st reading and Barnabas, Ordination. Fr. Simon gives his thoughts about the Gospel of John, light and darkness Fr. Simon’s answers letters about giving money to charity, Adam and Eve, Levite Priesthood Word of the Day-Knowledge Caller Question-Was Mary Magdalene a Prostitute? Caller Question-About eating with sinners? Caller Question-Is Judas in hell? Caller Question-About fainting in mass?

Apr 27, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 27th-Beginning of Paul’s Journey, Antiochs and the Greeks
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the beginning of Paul’s journey and his chronology. He also talks about Antioch and the beginning of the word of Christians. Also about the Greek Culture during the time of Jesus. Fr. Simon’s answers letters about the Holy Fire in Jerusalem, Mary in the Upper Room, Inheritance of the Nations Word of the Day-Chimera Caller Question-About life imprisonment? Caller Question-Question about the race of Adam and Eve and also where did other races come from? Caller Question-Why was Jesus named Jesus? Caller Comment-About the 10 Commandments

Apr 26, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 26th-Inviting the Gentiles
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Gospel and shepherds and the gate and to learn the vocabulary of the Holy Spirit. Also talks about the Gentiles from the 1st reading and the covenant Fr. Simon’s answers letters about extraordinary ministers, ordinary and extraordinary forms of the mass Word of the Day-Pipto & Mister Caller Question-What to do when I pray and pray and nothing’s happening? Caller Question-How to talk to a non-Catholic friend about the Book of Revelation? Caller Question-Should I get an annulment? Caller Question-What to do about things sent in the mail from Catholic organizations that include relics and Catholic items.

Apr 23, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 23rd-The Conversion of Saul
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon about how most Americans are not a member of organized religion and looks at the 1st reading about the conversion of Saul Fr. Simon’s answers letters about Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, Orthodoxy, Abortion Word of the Day-Paul Caller Question-About John 6 “I am the Bread of Life?” Caller Question-When the priest consecrates the host, could I repeat the words? Caller Question-What do you think about Eucharistic Ministers?

Apr 22, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 22nd-Philip meets the Eunuch
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the 1st reading as Philip the Deacon meets the Ethiopian Eunuch. Fr. Simon gives a little history of the Ethiopian Church Fr. Simon’s answers letters about Syria in the Gospels and Fascism Word of the Day-Manna Caller Question-About the Greek in “Jesus answered and said to them” Caller Question-Was Judas at the Last Supper? Caller Question-Was there meat at the Last Supper?

Apr 21, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 21st-The Martyrdom of Stephen and Persecution
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the martyrdom of Stephen, who Saul was at the time, spiritual warfare Fr. Simon’s answers letters about being in the world but not of the world, those who are pro-choice, the spelling of “gnashing” Caller Question-Could we color code Bibles? Caller Comment-About Spiritual Warfare Caller Question-What does the word “Zion” mean? Word of the Day-“Children of Israel” Caller Comment-How Paul worked for a living as a tentmaker Caller Question-About someone and if she could go to confession? Also about Emotional Freedom technique Caller Question-About children being Eucharist Caller Question-About Jesus and the Sacraments

Apr 20, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says April 20th-Abortion as the Central Issue
Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks who the elders are, how Bishops came about and their role, God’s mercy, abortion as the central issue of our times Fr. Simon’s answers letters about the cleaning of Jesus’ body after he died, sins and baptism, soap dispensers in place of holy water Word of the Day-Nashing Caller Question-About going to confession and not being in a sacramental marriage Caller Comment-Shares how he’s still regretting the abortion he was involved in 47 years ago.


