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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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Dec 16, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 16th – Are You the One Who is to Come?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and John’s inquiry about if Jesus is the one who is to come. Word of the Day – Messiah

Dec 15, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 15th – Tyrannical City
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the tyrannical city. Word of the Day – Righteousness Caller Question – He works in a hospital and cant always make Mass on Saturday or Sunday. Is this a sin? Caller Question – Some translations of the bible have present tense words and others have past tense. Does it make a difference which tense is used?

Dec 14, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 14th – On What Authority
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus response to being asked on what authority he was doing his teachings. Caller Question – If you have a gun to your head, and the only way out is to kill someone else, does that break the 5th commandment? Word of the Day – Talmud Caller Question – How do we know if we are being humble? Caller Question – Is it wrong or sinful to eat or do chores when listening to the Mass or rosary? Caller Question – Did Mary give birth to Jesus like a normal woman would, or a different way?

Dec 11, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 11th – Your Redeemer
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the meaning of redeemer. Caller Question – Is abortion okay if the woman was raped? Caller Question – What is the name of the devil? Word of the Day – Principalities Caller Question – Was Mary Magdalene Jesus partner?

Dec 10, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 10th – John the Baptist
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and John the Baptist. Caller Question – Can an apostolic pardon be requested during any confession? Caller Question – Should advent candles be lit during Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass on Saturday? Word of the Day – Plane Tree Caller Question – When traveling during Covid, how to know which dispensations to follow for Mass? Caller Question – How to view judgement based on scripture?

Dec 9, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 9th – I Will Give You Rest
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the encouragement Jesus gives to us. Word of the Day – Communion Caller Question – Why did the Church not include the book of Enoch in the bible? Caller Question – “My yoke is easy” What does the word easy mean?

Dec 8, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 8th – The Immaculate Conception
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading, the Immaculate Conception. Word of the Day – He/She Caller Question – If the Church began with Mary, why can’t women be part of the clergy?

Dec 7, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 7th – Healing of the Paralyzed Man
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus healing the paralyzed man. Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – Priest did general absolution for confession because he was not feeling well. Does this count?

Dec 4, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 4th – Healing Blind Men
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the healing of the blind men. Caller Question – What is the difference between the incarnational approach and the redemptive approach to the second coming? Word of the Day – Tyrant Caller Question – Do we say “save us from the fire of hell” or “fires of hell”? Caller Question – In the case of cremation, does cremation have to wait until after the funeral Mass?

Dec 3, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says December 3rd – Lord, Lord
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why it is not enough to say “Lord, Lord” to be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Caller Question – Why does God allow the innocent to suffer? Word of the Day – Juicy Caller Question – Does one confession apply for both 1st Friday and Saturday if they are consecutive days? Caller Question – Why is it essential for the priest to consume the Eucharist at Mass no matter what happens?


