Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (3:26) Father discusses ancient calendar issues  Jn 12:1-11 Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor.  Letters (21:05) – Palm procession question – Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt?  (25:48) – Custom to cover images (28:43) – God’s justice in the OT  Word of the Day: Nard (33:48) Callers  (37:02) – Paul knew very little bit about Jesus’ teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that? (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days.  Recommendations on what to see? (44:43) – Is Baptism necessary for salvation?  (47:40) – Is there a connection b/w today’s Gospel and the washing of the Apostle’s feet? (48:52) – In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says ‘Pray to not be put to the test’  What is he referring to that? Today's encore show is from April 03, 2023

Jer 20:10-13 Why does God allow for temptation?  Jn 10:31-42 Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God?  Letters (19:55) – I’m uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner’s feet (21:53) – Are there giants in the Old Testament?   (24:29) – Do kids need a saint name for Baptism?  (25:20) – Why don’t we say Amen in the Fatima prayer?  (26:21) – What does Seraph mean?  (27:41) – I heard that St. Faustina said that “at the time of my death, I am my own apostle.”  Word of the Day: Perturbed (29:58) Caller  (33:35) – My daughter lives in a rural area, and there’s no nearby Catholic school, is it okay for her daughter to go to a Baptist school? (36:41) – The priest yelled at me for not going to mass every week, which is hard for my condition.  What do you think? (40:06) – When did the slapping for confirmation begin and end? (40:40) – Jesus tends to double down on certain statements in the Gospels such as about the Eucharist and that he’s the Son of God.  What do you think about his doubling down Father? (42:33) – When they say God made us in his image, and he’s a spirit, how does that work? (44:32) – Is it a sin to eat out on a Sunday because you’re making other people work? (45:54) – How do you respond to a son who thinks God is angry?  Original Air Date: March 29, 2024

Bible Study: (1:42) Father begins with a discussion of yesterday’s Gospel            Gn 17:3-9 What are the works of Abraham? Letters (19:05) – Jesus and the Seraph comment (22:07) – Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism  (25:09) – What does it mean to pray ‘Lamb of God?’ (28:04) – Evidence of Peter’s existence Word of the Day: I AM (33:01) Callers  (37:59) – Are only the Catholics going to heaven?  What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists? (41:22) – Could you explain the unbloodied sacrifice of the mass? (44:00) – Is it a sin to name a child with a demonic name?  (46:33) – How do you receive the graces of Divine Mercy? Original Air Date: March 30, 2023

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Father explains the meaning of today's names & the Power of Fatima  Letters  (16:43) - Deliverance ministry at a non-Catholic Church (25:21) - Can I write in my journal during adoration?  (26:27) - What is sin?  Word of the Day (30:54) Callers (32:50) - Could I get good interpretation of the Rich Man and the Lazarus? (39:06) - Why are angels saints but Old Testament prophets are not saints? (41:56) - What is a good book about Mary?  Fisherman's Friend cough drops, is good for you (44:11) - How did the bleeding in the garden for Jesus, affect his wardrobe and his face (47:28) - All of our priests were out of town, so there was a communion service led by a woman, was that licit?

Bible Study: (2:22) Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 Father discuses the longest reading of the year Jn 8:1-11 Would Jesus ever condemn anyone?  Sunday's Readings (16:25)Hebrews: Loud Crys and Tears John's Gospel: Why was Jesus so upset? Letters:  (29:09) - Fr.'s show is the highlight of my day (30:26) - New American Standard Bible - Thoughts?  (32:41) - Does modesty vary by culture?  Word of the Day: Susanna (33:01)Callers: (33:28) - Can a baptized Catholic go to confession if they have not received any of the other sacraments? (34:29) - John 12:30 and 33. Does the same Bible verse that pertains to Jesus and his suffering relate to us? (38:06) - Can you recommend a verse in the bible on healing? (41:50) - What do you about a child, born/baptized Catholic, but thinks is not Catholic anymore?   (43:59) - When someone dies. How long should we pray for them? (46:12) - When we do pass away where will we be that same day and if we are in purgatory/heaven will we have a body the right away?

Bible Study: (2:18) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 What does it mean to be judged debased?  Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie? Letters:  (19:53) - On worrying  (21:24) - Jesus as the 'Amen'  (25:19) - Translation Questions (28:43) - How did John become a saint?  Word of the Day: Brokenhearted Callers (38:57)  - What is the age requirements for abstaining from meat on Fridays of Lent? (43:00) - Nephew didn't go through annulment process, as he reconciled w/his wife and they are now living together. But they LEGALLY divorced.  What does Fr. Simon think? (45:39) - Cups of wine at the seder meal? They drink the four cups? Could you clarify?

Bible Study: (1:59) Ex 32:7-14 God does not need to know what's in my heart; I need to know it Jn 5:31-47 What does it mean to be saved?  Letters (19:32) - Catholic Study Bible and the Wall of Jericho  (28:45) - Who was John the Baptist Baptizing?  Word of the Day: Depraved Caller: (36:41) - Question about the intercessory prayer - if I don't like one of the prayers is it a sin not to respond? (40:16) - Who is qualified to give the homily? My daughter went to a church where a woman gave the homily (43:02) - Was Moses talking to God the Father or God the Son in today's readings? (45:18) - When can you actually sit down after you receive communion? Comment: Why so many woman in OT named Mary

Bible Study: (1:57) Is 49:8-15 Father explains prophecy, the number of Isaiah and the Didache  Jn 5:17-30 Father discusses the constant creation of God  Letters (22:12) - Doctrine vs dogma (25:45) - Mystery of Faith - why don't we say "body and blood"?  (27:09) -Can I receive communion at an Orthodox Church?  (29:05) - Why would God require animal sacrifice?  Word of the Day: Mercy (35:18)Callers (38:42) - How does the exorcist know that the devil isn't lying? Especially about his name? (42:07) - Luke 21:34 can you translate this? Why did he say sit instead of dwell or something else? (44:04) - What do purple, white, and black represent in the bible?

Bible Study: (1:50) Ez 47:1-9, 12 Father explains the Temple  Jn 5:1-16 Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually in Scripture Letters (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232 (24:47) - Picture Bible (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus?  Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32)Callers (35:23) - When Jesus tells the man - go and sin no more - It makes it seem like Jesus thinks the reason he was sick was because he did something wrong. Is this right? (40:06) - I know that Jesus was fully God and Fully man. Now that he is in Heaven is he still fully God and man or is he just God now? (41:54) - Why does Jesus always tell people not to tell others about the miracles he's done? (43:08) - I went to a funeral at an SSPX church and they had communion there. Would it be bad to take communion there or was it only for people who go to that church?

Bible Study: (1:50) Is 65:17-21 Father proposes a solution to the situation in the Holy Land Eph 5:8-14 God's gift of grace & faith Letters (22:54) - Polycarp and John the Apostle  (24:06) - Our Lady pictured with the Rosary  (27:55) - Can husbands make suggestive comments to his wife?  (31:55) - Definition of a parable  Word of the Day: Worry (36:00)Callers: (38:43) - When the apostles ask what their reward will be and Jesus says you will have kingdoms of your own, what will those kingdoms look like? (39:53) -We were both divorced and got remarried to each other and had a daughter. Is this a grave sin and how does it affect our daughter? (41:53) - Do you know of a Bible that as the English and Spanish right next to each other? (44:42) - Did Mary have any siblings and are Guardian angels created when a baby is conceived?  (47:00) -When Elizabeth greets Mary why did she say fruit of your womb and not child