Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (1:56) Hos 14:2-10 Father discusses the issues with Biblical translation  Mk 12:28-34 Father tells us what the first commandment actually is & what it means to love  Letters (19:18) - Sin to eat meat on Friday? (22:43) - The Kingdom of God  (24:33) - Eastern Church sacraments  Word of the Day: Scribe & Commandment (32:43) Callers:  (36:49) - When BVM appeared at Lourdes, and why would the BVM pray the rosary about herself? (41:23) - Is fear of hell a good reason to be Christian? (43:24) - Differences between baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (46:24) - What happened to Pontius Pilate after the Passion?

Bible Study: (2:13) Jer 7:23-28 The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God Letters: Molten gods (22:55) - Bonhoeffer & cheap grace  (24:35) - Galatians & abortion  (26:48) - Tribes of Israel  (28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass?  Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off Callers: (34:27) - Is it right for the priest to say the divine mercy before the prayer of the faithful? (38:52) - When did Baptism become part of our religion? I know John the Baptist but I don't understand when change really happened. (40:26) - Other than Catholics, do other people need to get annulments to get divorced?  (43:03) - In the Hail Holy Queen - do we say in this vale of tears or this valley of tears? (44:27) - I had a question about what a priest said the other day. He said if you had meat this Friday you can't take communion until you go to confession. Is this right?

Bible Study: (2:41)  Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains  Mt 5:17-19 Father again discusses the royal nature of God & what it means to break commandments  Letters: (18:54) - Can I receive communion if you haven't been married in the Church?  (31:15) - Orthodox Christians and praying for the dead Word of the Day: Smallest part of the law (34:00) Callers:  (36:22) - Importance of the 10 Commandments  (40:24) - I'd like to comment on the state of the Church (42:23) - I was wondering about the charismatic movement? And what do people mean when they talk about the charismatic mass? (46:22) - Where in the bible does it say that abortion is a sin? (47:36) - Do you have to have your first communion to go to confession?

Bible Study: (2:27) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father discusses doing the red and saying the black & our feelings at mass Mt 18:21-35 Why was the servant unable to forgive?  Letters: (29:02) - Where do we get translations of the Gospel?  (32:25) - 'Only begotten Son' - is that the same way of saying 'the same nature of God?' Word of the Day: Covenant (30:00) Callers:  (34:25) - A member of my parish owns a restaurant and is hosting a psychic, like having a psychic event.  Any obligation to approach the parishioner or the pastor? (37:19) - How do you pray for people in purgatory? (39:24) - I have a question about my mother-in-law who was catholic and married a man who was divorced. Is there a mortal sin issue there? (45:06) - Is it alright to join two different parishes? (47:00) - I had throat cancer and how I have lots of mucus - I was told I can use salt water to fix it - I've started using holy salt. Is this alright to do?

Bible Study: (1:57) 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Sometimes God asks something simple Lk 4:24-30 Jesus was not accepted by his relatives, either Father also discusses the 10 Commandments from yesterday's Gospel (15:43) Letters (24:14) - Gloria during Lent (25:50) - Basilica, Church, Cathedral  Word of the Day: Aram (30:34) Callers:  (34:44) - My friend is a hermit and took her vows and is in the process of having the blessed sacrament in her home. Is that allowed? AND in Genesis - God created the earth but it doesn't mention anything about other planets or the universe (39:23) - Usually I get a penance after confession but I went to a new priest this time and he didn't give me one. What should I do. Don't I need one? (41:03) - I was told at the Last Supper there were more people than just the 12. Is that true? AND does Jesus love some people more than others? (47:17) - Genesis 9:4-5 God told Noah not to eat the blood of the animal - the life of the animal - it seems like its not just a Jewish command. Why are Christians not following proper bleeding customs anymore?

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a The Bible shows us that our heroes or fallible  Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Who was the Gospel of John written for?  Letters: (24:01) - Who anointed Jesus?  (26:54) - What happens if the priest barely uses the Confiteor  Word of the Day: Tunic (32:52) Callers:  (36:18) - When Moses led everyone out of Egypt, were there people who wanted to stay? (39:06) - It says that Joseph did not have marital relations with Mary until after Jesus was born. Is Mary actually a virgin? (42:02) - Can you cleanse your house with sage? (44:54) - At St. Lamberts we still say the St. Michael prayer and the Hail Mary after every mass! (46:52)  Why is it Roman Catholic Church when the Romans were the ones that killed him? AND why was only Thomas allowed to touch Jesus' wounds but everyone else was told to wait?

Bible Study: (1:43) Jer 17:5-10 What is Jeremiah upset about?  Lk 16:19-31 Why is today's Gospel so funny?  Letters: (21:05) - God is in the business of covenants  (25:23) - Ablution cup (27:24) - Lord have mercy 3x (29:07) - Requiem Mass story Word of the Day: MERIT (31:40)Callers:  (37:54) - Not going to anyone about Jesus, but how could you square that with going to counselors? (40:24) - In the Diary of Faustina, Jesus says at the hour 'I am my own apostle'. Where is that in the diary? (44:05) - I met Fr. Simon like three decades ago! (45:23) - About the cleansing of the temple and stop making a market of my father's place, and den of thieves?  Which is more accurate?

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 18:18-20 Father explains how language influences perception  Mt 20:17-28 Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is Letters: (21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?' Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches?  (31:01) - Kyrie eléison question  (31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics?  Word of the Day: Many (34:43)Callers: (38:43) - If the creed is the list of all the things we believe then why is the real presence not listed? (42:41) - I've had many miracles happen to me and I just wanted to let people know that miracles are still happening. (43:31) - The God of the old and new testament seem like two different people. Can you explain why this is? (48:05) - Why are there not as many Monsignors?  

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 1:10, 16-20 What's the meaning of sacrifice?  Mt 23:1-12 Father talks about external observances of the law  Letters: (27:21) - Jesus' human qualities  (29:02) - Jesus as the 'Amen' Word of the Day: Eucharist (20:20) Callers:  (38:48) - When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, He said do to Touch him. Is that evidence for the priest being the only ones who should handle the body of Christ? (41:53) - Sometimes when I am praying I think I use a foreign accent. Should I correct that or not worry about it? (43:03) - Do the Protestants also wear the tassels?  (46:31) - Who is Sirach? (48:29) - Moses, the plagues, and the pharaoh question

Bible Study: (2:21) Dn 9:4b-10 Why is the face such an interesting word?  Lk 6:36-38 Father explains judgement!  Mk 9:2-10 Father explains the dynamics of yesterday's Gospel Letters:  (21:18)  - Devil and the Son of Man (22:53) - Tourette syndrome  (29:06) - Spiritual healing Word of the Day: Angel (32:02) Callers (33:21) - In many languages there are two verbs for - to know vs English only has one.  (36:09)- Was St. Anthony a Catholic? And where was the first Catholic monastery built? (37:52) - Because Jesus is Mary's son does it refer to Mary when we call him Son of Man?  (39:23) - Tourette's is not demonic. I've grown up with someone who had it and one of my children had it. (43:09) - What is the best response as a Catholic community to the shootings that happened? (47:24) - During the Last Supper when he says he won't drink of the fruit of the wine until he's in Heaven again but then and he drinks right before he dies? It seems contradictory.