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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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Feb 22, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says February 22nd – Who Do You Say I Am?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 70 elders who looked at God? Word of the Day – Rock Caller Question – Her cousin got married in City Hall. Husband refuses a Catholic wedding that he promised he would do. What are the cousins options? Caller Question – How can he strong and positive especially due to his mental health issues? Caller Question – Why are there so many divorces in the world today?

Feb 19, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says February 19th – Fasting
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus has to say about fasting. Caller Question – Is there an Archangel Uriel? Caller Question – Is yoga okay to do for Catholics? Caller Question – Where do we get the prayer to the Holy Spirit? Word of the Day – Hypocrite Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the difference in translations for John 13 and the washing of the feet in different bibles? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the phrase “We lift our hearts up to the Lord”?

Feb 18, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says February 18th – Deny Yourself and Carry Your Cross
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which we are told to deny ourselves and carry our cross. Caller Question – Where in the bible does it say that “it is not good for man to be alone”? Caller Question – Are the sacraments valid if you are not in a state of grace? Word of the Day – Cross Caller Question – Are venial sins forgiven when we bless ourselves with holy water? Caller Question – Where in St Paul’s letters does he mention purgatory?

Feb 17, 2021 • 49min
Father Simon Says February 17th – Ash Wednesday
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s readings in regards to Ash Wednesday and repentance. Word of the Day – Ambassador Caller Question – What does the Church teach about fasting and abstinence during Lent and when does it apply? Caller Question – Is Genesis 3:22 talking about the Trinity? Caller Question – His brother is dying, what can he do to bring him back to the faith before is death? Caller Question – Where in the bible does it give us permission to speak to Mary?

Feb 16, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 16th – Noah and the Ark
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Noah and the Ark. Word of the Day – Glory Caller Comment – Wants to thank Father Simon for always speaking the Truth! Caller Question – She feels she has demons in her life. What can she do? Caller Question – After Cain killed Abel, were other people there? Caller Question – Did Adam and Eve have children in the Garden of Eden? Caller Question – Is abortion okay in cases of rape?

Feb 15, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 15th – Cain and Abel
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Cain and Abel. Word of the Day – Devil/Demon Caller Question – What is a priest supposed to do if he commits a mortal sin but also has to say Mass? Caller Question – What are the differences between different bibles?

Feb 12, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 12th – The Cunning Serpent
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how the cunning serpent tricked Eve. Word of the Day – Cunning Caller Question – What do you do when you lose a spiritual director? Caller Question – Is Father Simon aware of an English language with 44 letters? Caller Question – Why was the word naked used in Genesis?

Feb 11, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 11th – Man and Wife
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and God creating man and wife. Word of the Day – Dog Caller Question – How can her children explain to their friends that the Church is the one true faith? Caller Question – What exactly is Opus Dei and why are people afraid of it?

Feb 10, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 10th – The Man in Eden
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and God placing man in the garden of Eden Word of the Day – Rest Caller Question – Do our guardian angels know what we are thinking? Does the devil know what we are thinking? Song Links Lecha Dodi – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5WMPx1o2uM&ab_channel=midrashaRio Oh God Beyond All Praising – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnnQpC9oLxU&ab_channel=OCPSessionChoir-Topic

Feb 9, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 9th – The Creation Story Continued
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the rest of the creation story and the holiness of the seventh day. Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – What does Father know about the elimination of “One God forever and ever”? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain what he meant when he said “God is glorified in what he has taken away from us”? Caller Question – Why do people who are in gangs have tattoos of crosses and our Lady of Guadalupe? Caller Question – Do you need to be baptized to go to confession?


