Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:07) Ez 18:21-28 Being a Tzadik Mt 5:20-26 Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement  Letters (21:15) - There was a priest saddened that he wasn't asked to celebrate a wedding mass (25:08) - Should I fast based on the clock?  (26:00) - We used to empty the holy water during Lent?  (27:04) - Respect during Latin Mass (30:57) - Why would Satan want to kill Jesus?  Word of the Day: Polycarp (35:19) Callers:  (38:23) - Today's first reading from Ezekiel seems contradictory (41:32) - When we pray for something, and don't get that specific thing, but we get something else, how do we know what we get? (43:23) - Why we offer up Christ back up to Jesus during communion (45:58) - Saying the rosary during Lent, is it Glorious on Sundays still?   (47:34) - How should I prepare to read The Dogma of Hell?

Bible Study: (1:56) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Father discusses authority  Mt 16:13-19 Father discusses Peter as Rock Letters (21:53) - Question about the breviary  (26:22) - "You are Christ," says St. Peter (28:24) - Twelve Springs of Moses  (30:53) - Why are some Jews not against abortion?  Word of the Day: Chair (35:18) Callers: (36:04) -Have there been instances of people seeing relatives who have died, i.e. ghosts?  What do you think? (39:06) - Anecdotes related to Roman Catholic authority vs. Eastern Authority in the matter of exorcism and demonic deliverance? (40:53)- I would like to ask about confession & sexual sin  (44:30) - Question about music during mass.  About Lamb of God, phrases are sometime taken out?  What do you think? (47:30) - Is Fr. Simon part Jewish? I'm a Messianic Jew.  He has these Jewish expressions and it's b/c of him I'm listening to Relevant

Bible Study: (1:49) Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?  Letters:  (17:29) - Liturgical abuse (22:54) - Raising Catholic Kids  (27:47) - Does each priest use his own missal?  (28:58) - Is it ok to work at a place with Pride gear?  Word of the Day: Nobles (37:53) Callers:  (39:05) - Is it alright if I kneel during the offertory? (41:23) - During Lent do we only pray the sorrowful mysteries when we pray the rosary?  (43:01) - Did anyone ever plan to rebuild the temple in Israel? (45:43) - Why were the people in the OT so weird? 

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father?  Letters: (22:26) - Altar Stone questions (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix?  (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar  (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water?  Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03) Callers: (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church? (43:32) - The cloth (shroud)  is called an antimension - it's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter. (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts? (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say? 

Bible Study: (6:16) Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 What does it mean to say "I am"? Father discusses the Holy Name of God.  Letters:  (24:33) - Problem with modern translation of the Bible  (25:55) - Should I have a closed or an open one? (26:55) - Who baptized John the Baptist?  (31:24) - Left-leg genuflect once in a while? Is that OK?  (32:59) - Did Jesus actually fast 40 days?  Word of the Day: Young Goat! (35:33) Callers:  (38:45) - This weekend you mentioned that Mary was the first person of the Catholic Church. Can you clarify what that means? (41:23) - 1 Samuel 16:14 - an evil spirit of the Lord troubled him. I don't understand this part.  (44:55) -Why are there Saints in the New Testament but not the old? (46:15) - 1 Peter - He also went to preach to the spirits in prison. - who was he and who was in prison? (48:15) - I've had 2 hip replacements and I was wondering about how the church feels about that? I plan to be cremated but I'm worried that my hips won't be part of me when I die.

The Purpose of Fasting (2:41) Letters: (21:55) - Pro-choice vs. pro-life  (22:38) - Good commentary on the Book of Revelation? (27:29) - The meaning of the term 'Lord' Word of the Day: Work & worship (31:55) Callers:  (35:27) - Why do we use low-Gluten hosts?  (38:23) - Where in the Bible does it say that Hell is a place after death? (40:39) - When we pass, do we go straight to judgement or do we have to wait for awhile?  (43:02) - Are we all considered the elect? (47:03) - What is the real reason Jesus came to earth? Was it to save sinners or establish a church?

Bible Study: (2:01) Dt 30:15-20 Father discusses the importance of law Letters: (21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins?  (25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church!  Word of the Day: The cross (33:20) Callers: (37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them? (41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us. (45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio? (46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?

Bible Study: (1:53) 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 What does true righteousness mean?  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What's the point of fasting?  Letters: (21:40) - Epistle and Encyclical - what's the difference?  (24:00) - Why did Jesus descend into hell?  (26:10) - When bad things happen to good people - is God not perfect?  Word of the Day: Alms (34:14) Callers: (36:31) - How do I have any hope of getting to Heaven?  (43:05) - Did Adam and Eve have children in the garden before they were forced to leave?  (45:23) - What is the significance of ashes during Lent?

Bible Study: (1:44) Jas 1:12-18 Father discusses if God tempts us!  Letters:  (21:42) - The Flaming Sword and Beatific Vision  (26:55) - 'Faithless sinner' - should it be faithful sinner?  (28:42) - Seal of Solomon vs. Star of David Word of the Day: LOGOS (32:02) Callers:  (36:53) - What is the difference between the different denominations? Don't we all have the same God?  (42:53) - Someone told me that they believe in karma. I didn't know how to respond. (46:43) - My husband was a book collector. Found 'From manger to throne.' Do you know it?  (49:25) - I have a question about Taylor Swift. Is it a sin to talk bad about a celebrity? 

Bible Study: (2:25) Jas 1:1-11 Father Simon illuminates this passage from the writings of Saint James Letters: (21:13) Father reads a letter about receiving communion after missing Church on Sunday. Father answers an interesting question about Jewelry being buried with people. Father Answers why Jesus took so long to heal the daughter of the Greek woman. Why in the Old Testament is a group of people guilty of a sin from someone else? Word of the Day: (36:20) Embrimaomai Phones: (43:12) Anita - I am having some health problems and am nearing the end of my life and I'm scared. I need your advice. Margaret - I have a question about the Old Testament - Why were people allowed to get divorced back then but not in the new testament.