

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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Mar 22, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 22nd – The Story of Susanna
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Susanna and her faith and trust in God. Word of the Day – Glory Caller Question – Can people with cognitive disabilities become saints? Caller Question – Who is allowed to give last rites? Caller Question – Does suffering on Earth take time off from purgatory?

Mar 19, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 19th – Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the trust that Joseph had in the Lord and the role that he was going to play in the life of Jesus and Mary. Word of the Day – Caravan Caller Question – How do the souls in purgatory pray for us if they cant pray for themselves? Caller Question – Why does a 7 year old have to go to 2 years of formation before being baptized? Caller Question – What is the difference between consubstantiation, transubstantiation? Caller Question – Can you be baptized more than once?

Mar 18, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 18th – God’s Blazing Wrath
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the blazing wrath that God threated Israel with. Word of the Day – The Love of God Caller Question – If we disagree with something the Pope says, does that mean we disagree with Christ? Caller Question – He has collected holy cards over the years. What is the proper way to dispose of them? Caller Question – Does the priest have the authority to change the order of the Mass? Caller Question – If we were to call the “Town Hall” sacred ground, would that be considered idolatry? Caller Question – What is the literal translation of “Kyrie”?

Mar 17, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 17th – Equal to God
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the objection the Jews had to Jesus making himself equal to God. Word of the Day – Equal Caller Question – Is there any thought in the Jewish community about building a 3rd Temple? Caller Question – Is it true that Jewish belief is that a child is not human until it is born? Caller Question – How are we called to pray for our enemies? Caller Question – Is there any scripture to pray for the repose of a soul? Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 3 days of darkness?

Mar 16, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 16th – Water Flowing from the Temple
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the flowing of water from the temple. Caller Question – Is there salvation for those who are anti-life? Word of the Day – Mania

Mar 15, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 15th – New Heavens and New Earth
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means when we hear about the creation of new heavens and new Earth. Word of the Day – Lo Caller Question – Who has the authority to bind sin on Earth? Caller Question – Would it be better to not be born than to end up in Hell? Caller Question – What is the “New Israel” that Father Simon talks about? Caller Question – What was the purpose of Jesus fasting for 40 days?

Mar 12, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 12th – The First of All Commandments
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and which is the first of all the commandments. Caller Question – Are the homeless considered part of the poor that Jesus talked about? Caller Question – Why is there wickedness in heavenly places? Word of the Day – Ephraim Caller Question – How do we know when to “turn the other cheek” and having a conversation to resolve an issue?

Mar 11, 2021 • 48min
Father Simon Says March 11th – Driving Out Demons
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the power of Jesus to drive out demons. Caller Question – Has a family member who was a Mason, should he be concerned? Caller Question – Can he use holy oil for things like gardening? Word of the Day – The Strong Man Caller Question – The 5th sorrow of Joseph. Wants any insight that Father Simon could provide. Caller Question – Why does the word “and” appear so much in the bible?

Mar 10, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 10th – Statutes and Decrees
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the statutes and decrees that Moses gave to Israel. Caller Question – Why is the Eucharist not mentioned in the Nicene Creed? Word of the Day – Statutes Caller Question – Why do we baptize people as children? Caller Question – How do we know that the Shroud of Turin is real?

Mar 9, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says March 9th – Forgiveness
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how often Jesus tells us that we must forgive others. Word of the Day – Ecclesia Caller Question – Is it okay to go to a non Catholic prayer group? Caller Question – In John 4:21 Jesus uses the word “woman” when talking to the woman at the well. Is that the same word “woman” that Jesus used for his mother at the wedding at Cana? Caller Question – Can we forgive others through cards or letters?


