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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 16, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 16th – Chosen in Christ
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who it is that is chosen in Christ. Caller Question – How to handle a child who is viewing porn? Word of the Day – Seal Caller Question – Can non Catholics receive anointing of the sick?

Oct 15, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 15th – Redemption By His Blood
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Caller Question – What is the relation of psalm 22 to the cross? Caller Question – He has not gone to Mass since March due to Covid. Is he being to cautious? Word of the Day – Zachariah Caller Question – How can we pray with not a lot of words? Caller Question – Is it a sin if I was dishonest in filling out an application? Caller Question – What should she do with a plastic rosary that broke?

Oct 14, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 14th – Works of the Flesh
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we need to be weary of the works of the flesh. Caller Question – What is the meaning of the punishments in Exodus 21? Word of the Day – Guided Caller Question – Why do we ask forgiveness of sin during Mass? Caller Question – What is meant by the real presence in the Old Testament? Caller Question – What exactly is the book of Sirach?

Oct 13, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 13th – Bound to the Law
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what Paul means about being bound to the law. Caller Question – Heard a claim that Catholics have changed the Second Commandment. Is this true? Word of the Day – To Walk Caller Question – What are the works of the law and how does it work? Caller Question – Why did God give Adam and Eve garments of skin before leaving the Garden of Eden. Caller Question – Why are there 10 commandments and not 12?

Oct 12, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 12th – The Two Sons of Abraham
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who the two sons of Abraham were. Word of the Day -Sinai Caller Question: About the word “and” in the creed and the differences b/w the Catholic and Orthodox Church Caller Question: Is using “colorful” language a sin? Caller Question: If we pray for our enemies, do we also pray for the devil? Caller Question: Asking Fr. Simon’s opinion about the apparition in Bayside, NY

Oct 9, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 9th – Driving out Demons
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus’ response to those who tested Him after seeing him cast out demons. Word of the Day – The Finger of God Caller Question – Does the Eastern Rite Church use the same form for baptism and the Latin Rite? Caller Question – The book of revelation, can Father Simon comment on the description of heaven? Caller Question – What is the stigmata?

Oct 8, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 8th – Stupid Galatians?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why the scriptures calls the Galatians stupid. Caller Question – Can Father Simon give examples of mortal and venial sins? Word of the Day – Scorpion Caller Question – Is it efficacious to have Mass said for someone who received an apostolic pardon? Caller Question – Our Lady of Fatima, what does she mean when she talks about those people who don’t have anyone to pray for them?

Oct 7, 2020 • 48min
Father Simon Says October 7th – The Our Father
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching his disciples to pray just like John had taught his disciples. Word of the Day – Esteem Caller Question – What is a plenary indulgence? Caller Question – The Doxology ending of the Our Father. Was that added by a scribe later on?

Oct 6, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 6th – Martha and Mary
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus meant when he told Martha that Mary had chosen the better part. Word of the Day – Judaism Caller Question – Is it possible that some bible stories are to violent for a 4 year old? Caller Question – Is abortion okay if the life of the mother is in danger? Caller Question – Where in scripture does it say that we have an immortal soul?

Oct 5, 2020 • 49min
Father Simon Says October 5th – The One True Gospel
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the truth of one Gospel in Christ. Word of the Day – Neighbor Caller Question – Why can baptized, non Catholics not receive the Eucharist? Caller Question – Can Catholics support the death penalty?


