Father Simon Says

Fr. Simon talks about the Upper Room and traveling to Jerusalem and about Peter.  He also talks about how many people saw Jesus risen from the dead.   Word of the Day – Foreknowledge (Lawless) Caller Question-Why does the priest say “dare” before the “Our Father” Caller Question-What do Catholics think about Sola Scriptura? Caller Question-Question about Luke 24:34    

Fr. Simon talks about how Christianity came about from Judaism and connecting it to Good Friday and the Crucifixion   Word of the Day – Abandon   Caller Question-Who was the young man who had a white cloak and ran away naked in the Agony of the Garden? Caller Question-About completing my five first Fridays while 1st Friday is on Good Friday. Caller Question-Why do we do the Gloria and ring the bells on Holy Thursday? Caller Question-Do the Orthodox do the Hail Holy Queen at the end of the rosary? Caller Question-Why is “Amen” omitted during the Our Father during Mass? Caller Question-Is chicken considered meat?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the story of the Last Supper.   Word of the Day – Power Caller Question – Was Jesus given vinegar or wine on the hyssop during his crucifixion? Caller Question – If we are to have reverence for the Body and Blood of Christ, why do we receive communion in the hand? Caller Question – Where were Martha and Lazarus during the crucifixion? Caller Question – She is 92 years old. What are the rules for fasting and abstinence?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the worth of the thirty pieces of silver that Judas was given for turning over Jesus.   Word of the Day – The Feast of Unleavened Bread Caller Question – Does the Orthodox Church believe in the Trinity? Caller Question – Are Latin prayers more efficacious than others? Caller Question – Why was sacrifice needed for the salvation of humanity?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the betrayal of Jesus.   Word of the Day – Passion Caller Question – On Palm Sunday, was Jesus riding on a donkey or a horse? Caller Question – If we are consuming the body and blood of Christ, why are we not considered cannibals? Caller Question – Which Protestant was responsible for removing the deuterocanonical books in the bible? Caller Question – What are the fasting rules for Holy Week? Caller Question – Why do Catholics read the passion of Jesus on Palm Sunday?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s Gospel reading and the greed of Judas   Word of the Day – Nard Caller Question-About Original Sin and the Pangs of Childbirth? Caller Comment-About the Shroud of Turin and about the parts that were examined Caller Comment-How faith brings about miracles

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the attempt to stone Jesus.   Word of the Day – Blasphemy Caller Question – She lost a child during pregnancy. Should she pray for the soul of the child? Caller Question – What is the timetable of Jesus’ passion? Caller Question – Luke 19:43, what is the Greek word for Palisade?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the story of the Annunciation.   Caller Question – Is considering becoming Catholic but doesn’t agree with all the Churches teaching. Should she still pursue it? Word of the Day – Virgin Caller Question – Can a Mason marry a Catholic? Caller Question – Why are Jews considered the chosen people?  

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how we are all a slave to sin, and the key to our freedom from that sin.   Word of the Day – Forgiveness Caller Question – What does it mean when we hear that “Jesus descended into hell”? Caller Question – How to explain the word of God properly to protestants? Caller Question – How to explain to an 8 year old the idea that if Jesus was Jew, how are we Catholic?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and where it is that Jesus is going that the Pharisees could not go.   Word of the Day – I Am Caller Question – What is the difference between Jehovah Witness and Catholics? Caller Question – How can we be happy in heaven if someone we love isn’t there with us? Caller Question – Is it true the Eucharist stays in us for about 10 minutes after consuming?