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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 8, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says February 8th – The Second Day of Creation
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and notes that God did not call the second day of creation good. Word of the Day – Elsewhere Caller Question – Is Mass valid if words are added during the consecration? Caller Question – Do Catholics believe in predestination?

Feb 4, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says February 4th – Preaching Repentance
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus instructions to the disciples for preaching repentance. Caller Question – If Heaven opened at Jesus crucifixion, when did hell open? Word of the Day – Festal Gathering Caller Question – Can anyone go to confession even if they are not Catholic? Caller Question – She is underweight. How can she fast during Lent?

Feb 3, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says February 3rd – Enduring Trials as Discipline
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we can and should endure trials as discipline. Caller Question – Does all prayer go to God instead of going to saints? Word of the Day – Discipline Caller Question – How did people like Jesus become teachers in Jesus time?

Feb 2, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says February 2nd – The Feast of the Presentation
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the importance of The Feast of the Presentation. Caller Question – What is the difference between Temple and Synagogue? Word of the Day – Purification Caller Question – During the pandemic, is it okay to not respond “Amen”, when offered the body of Christ?

Feb 1, 2021 • 54min
Father Simon Says February 1st – Who is Legion?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and who Legion is. Caller Question – What does it mean to be “baptized by the Holy Spirit”? Word of the Day – Behold Caller Question – Why did the Church not keep certain words and their original meanings?

Jan 29, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says January 29th – To What Shall We Compare the Kingdom of God
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading what Jesus means when he asks “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God” Word of the Day – Confidence Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain 1st Corinthians 11:10? Caller Question – If a Catholic dies while committing a mortal sin, do they go straight to hell? Caller Question – Where did the Passion of Jesus start?

Jan 28, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says January 28th – Through the Veil
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it was that Jesus opened for us through the veil. Word of the Day – Abandoned Caller Question – Why is self pleasure wrong? Caller Question -Do cremated bodies reunite with its soul at the end of the world? Caller Question – Beyond receiving the sacraments, how can we make sure young people are still going to Mass?

Jan 27, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says January 27th – Sacrifice for Sins
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the sacrifice made for sins. Word of the Day – Forgive Caller Question – What was Jesus motivation for telling people not to talk about his miracles that he performed? Caller Question – What does it take to become a Christian? Caller Question – Did Jesus and Mary ever appear together at the same time? Caller Question – If Jews are the chosen people, what happens to them if they don’t believe?

Jan 26, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says January 26th – Who are my Mother and my Brothers?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus means when he asks “Who are my mother and my brothers”. Word of the Day – To Fan Into Flame Caller Question – Is it permissible to terminate a child with terminal birth defects? Caller Question – What does the word “cowardice” from today’s first reading?

Jan 25, 2021 • 51min
Father Simon Says January 25th – The Conversion of Paul
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading, the conversion of of Paul the Apostle. Word of the Day – Metanoia Caller Question – How to talk to someone who says abortion is a personal issue? Caller Question – Should we call the Holy Spirit “it” or “he”?


