

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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Oct 30, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 30th – Healing on the Sabbath
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the legality of healing and working on the Sabbath. Word of the Day – Evangelization Caller Question – Are plenary indulgences accepted by the Church on All Souls Day? Caller Question – What was the language spoken in the time of Jesus? Caller Question – Is it okay to pray the Luminous Mysteries?

Oct 29, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 29th – Draw Your Strength from the Lord
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we can draw our strength from the Lord. 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?

Oct 28, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 28th – Fellow Citizens
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we are fellow citizens with the holy ones. Caller Question – What is the difference between the Franciscan Rosary and the Rosary? Caller Question – Are we allowed to pray for Judas Iscariot? Word of the Day – Simon Caller Question – What does the phrase “world without end” mean?

Oct 27, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 27th – Be Subordinate to One Another
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means to be subordinate to others. Caller Question – What are Fatima Seers? Caller Question – What is the history of Nazarite marriages in Hebrew times? Word of the Day – Olive Plants Caller Question – What is the difference between the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed? Caller Question – What are the significance of the names of Arch Angels?

Oct 26, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 26th – Be Imitators of God
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means to be an imitator of God. Word of the Day – Satan Caller Question – Why does the Rosary have 10 Hail Mary’s and 1 Our Father? Caller Question – Is it appropriate to wash the brides feet at a wedding reception? Caller Question – When did prayer with folded hands begin? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the Canticle of Zachariah?

Oct 23, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 23rd – Living in a Manner Worthy of the Call
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we can all live in a manner worthy of the call we have all received. Caller Question – What does the Church teach about limbo? Word of the Day – The Penny Caller Question – Could the creation of Adam and Eve be a suggestion of marriage in the Old Testament? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the Church hierarchy?

Oct 22, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 22nd – Kneeling Before God
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we all kneel before God. Caller Question – 1st Samuel 18:10-11. What do the words “evil spirit” mean in the context? Word of the Day – Surpassing Caller Question – How to help a friend who is an alcoholic? Caller Question – Was St Paul preaching before or after the death of Jesus? Caller Question – What does the term Children of Wrath mean in Ephesians 2:10?

Oct 21, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 21st – The Stewardship of God’s Grace
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the stewardship of God’s grace. Word of the Day – Rest Caller Question – What is the Catholic view on accepting Jesus as savior in order to get into heaven? Caller Question – What is the difference between a servant and a steward? Caller Question – How old was Mary she passed away.

Oct 20, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 20th – Servants Awaiting the Master
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why we should be like the servants awaiting the master. Word of the Day – Air Caller Question – What is the best bible commentary for New and Old Testament? Caller Question – When people died before Christ, did they expect to be resurrected at some point? Caller Question – What is a good bible for her 8 year old grandson? Caller Question – How was the book of Job passed on?

Oct 19, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 19th – Dead in our Sin
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we are dead within our sin. Caller Question – In reading the book of Acts, is there a contradiction made? Caller Question – If Jesus teaches us to laugh, then where is it in the bible? Word of the Day – The Power of the Ruler of the Air. Caller Question – Is divorce without annulment a sin or is it the remarriage that is a sin?


