Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:08) 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31 Father exhorts us to live in the now Lk 19:11-28 Father related today's parable to Herod Letters: (22:55) - Snakes update (25:38) - German rosary  (29:30) - Why go to Mass?  Word of the Day: Thanksgiving & journey (a going up) (33:25) Callers:  (35:58) - Should I leave the Freemasons?  (39:27) - Why don't we receive the precious blood anymore when Jesus was very specific about this in John 6? (44:47) - My daughter and her husband are going to a non-denomination Christian Church. Should I encourage them to have their children baptized there? (49:38) - The priest at my Church omits 'like the dew fall' in the liturgy. What do you think about this?

Bible Study: (2:14) Lk 19:1-10 Father explains the Roman taxation system Letters (20:49) - The Picture Bible  (23:27) - Circumcision  (27:39) - The sins of St. Joseph?  Word of the Day: Tax Collector (33:57) Callers:  (36:13) - Does the number 19 have religious significance w/St. Joseph and having Happy, Holy Death? (38:58) - What is Fr. Simon's definition of the last name Emmel?  (43:27) - How do I deal with the Sacristan in my Church who I have a difficult relationship with? (45:17) - Luke 1:42 and Elizabeth cried out in a loud voice. What's the significance? (46:43) - Could you walk us in the process from when Mary was 14 till Joseph took her as his wife?

Bible Study: (1:48) 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Who were the Maccabees? Lk 18:35-43 We need more than notional faith!  Letters:  (22:01) - Can you be born of the spirit without water?  (30:03) - Frustration with the Church Word of the Day: To look up! (35:05) Callers: (36:24) - One of my friends goes to a non- denominational Church, is the Eucharist the same in the non-denominational Church? (40:23) - During consecration, I've seen people put knuckles to heart.  Is that a generational thing? (43:23) - Will we see our angels in heaven and do angels laugh? (43:27) - St. Paul could be bit by a viper when no snakes on Malta? (46:38) - Could you explain about the reading about the children like olives? (48:32) - I collect rosaries; could you explain this rosary I got?

Bible Study: (1:59) Wis 13:1-9 We shouldn't worship creation!  Lk 17:26-37 Father discusses the destruction of the Temple  Letters  (21:23) - Apostle's Creed at Mass (23:36) - Indulgences  (25:11) - Mercy without justice  (28:15) - Crime shows  (30:10) - Wisdom as a women (32:25) - Abraham and Isaac  Word of the Day: Governor (37:13)  Callers  (38:53) - How could I bring my husband to get us married in the Church? (41:56) - I heard a 12-year-old say God is not male/female, which makes transgender movement okay. How should I respond?  (45:23) - The Anti-Christ will be seen a peacekeeper? Is that part of Catholic Teaching? (47:52) - Question about today's Gospel, could you help explain?  Elevated to meet Christ or left behind? (50:04) - I'd like to thank Father for what he's done!

Bible Study: (1:57) Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is wisdom?  Lk 17:20-25 God’s royal nature is manifested in suffering Letters (21:56) - Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said (25:57) - My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory (26:55) - Why doesn't God confront the evildoers of today?  Word of the Day: Sky (34:06) Callers:  (36:55) - Physics & Faith (39:03) - Why is Wisdom given the feminine gender in the readings? (42:14) - On the Shroud, parallel between Jesus' resurrection and the transfiguration? (44:18) - I'm a non-denominational and what's the difference between someone who follows the Bible and Catholics and why so many religions?

Bible Study: (1:56) Lk 17:11-19 Leprosy,  the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ Letters (19:54) - Parable of the Vineyard (21:33) - Why is there so much suffering?  (23:24) - why is the Holy Spirit Lord?  (24:04) - Is Hell for real?  (24:58) - Judging the Law (28:56) - why did the Samaritan go to the priest?  Word of the Day: Pity (32:47) Callers (35:42) - Could you explain why the hemorrhaging woman was unclean and what circumstances for those with the blood issues why where they unclean? (38:51) - Family friend committed suicide; what should I say to the family?  (42:49) - Why do we say that Matrimony was instituted by Christ when there was marriages before Christ? (44:59) - Friend was divorced was remarried and then her first husband died.  Does she still need annulment? (48:52) - Parisa and Rapture from Thessalonians: Rapture is from the Greek, and Latin uses a diff form of that verb. Could you explain, Father?

Bible Study: (2:32) Wis 2:23–3:9 The devil and birth control Lk 17:7-10 Father tells a story from his days with the Charismatic prayer groups Letters:  (18:27) - Are we married in heaven?  (22:09) - Gender & language (24:42) - Do we have to trust those whom we forgive?  (30:22) - Indulgences  Word of the Day: Devil (36:17) Callers:  (38:17) - I got married at 17, doctor gave me birth control, and told doctor that was wrong, even when I was non-religious. What do you think? (40:42) - Mary at Front of center at altar and tabernacle at the side?  What do you think?  I saw churches like this on The Camino in Spain (43:52) - I have trouble asking for forgiveness when I know I'm going to commit that action again.  What to do? (47:02) - I have an image of Christ on the Cross on the phone and what is your favorite depictions of Jesus in Art? (48:22) - If I make any indulgences, is that a prayer I could make at beginning of day or do I have to say it at that time? (49:34) - I'm surrounded by fallen away Catholics. What is my duty?

Bible Study: (2:41) Lk 17:1-6 Father discusses fraternal correction & repentance  Letters (21:55) - Foolish & wise virgins (28:54) - Do we have free will?  (31:47) - what is the holy arm of God?  Word of the Day: Day nor the Hour (34:57) Callers:  (40:24) - How is the preface prayer chosen for mass? (40:24) - Difference between a deacon's blessing and priest blessing? (47:22) - Advice on a family member that participates in gay pride parades and encourages it on her children? What to do? (50:26) - How to view ourselves as a child of God?

Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08) Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 What were the messianic expectations?  Letters: (27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth  (32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories  (33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long (34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone?  Word of the Day: Desert (42:17) Callers: (43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today? (45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect? (46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think? (47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?

Bible Study: (1:19) Rom 13:8-10 What is true piety?  Lk 14:25-33 Does Jesus ask us to turn our back on our families?  Letters (27:56) - Pharisees & the Law of Moses  (32:50) - Unclean pitchers  Word of the Day: in spirit & in truth? (39:12) Callers  (42:56) - Why Mary on Left side and Joseph right side of Church (44:55) - When are we suppose to stand up during the mass after the offertory? (47:11) - I was away from the Church, and I was with the Evangelicals.  If the prayers and missionary work I did was all for naught?