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Bible Study: (2:27) Lk 9:1-6 What does it mean that Jesus gives them 'power and authority'.  What's the most powerful defense against the enemy?  Letters (22:44) - End of the papacy?  (25:22) - St. John, Mary's virginity, & Joseph's virginity  (27:03) - My Lutheran son is looking to become Catholic. Can you recommend a book?  https://stpaulcenter.com/product/rome-sweet-home-our-journey-to-catholicism/ https://stpaulcenter.com/product/the-lambs-supper-the-mass-as-heaven-on-earth/ (28:44) - Landowners and the workers  Word of the Day: Tunic & Fence (33:15) Callers  (36:23) - My sister got a license to marry people. Is that OK?  (40:26) - Question about Mark 3:27; what does it mean?  (43:21) - What's the scriptural evidence that the Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity? (47:04) -  Mark 1:15 'The Kingdom of hand, repent and believe in the Gospel.' What Gospel is he talking about?

Bible Studio: (2:03) Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Failure & Hope in Ezra and Nehemiah  Letters (19:55) - Were Mary's parents conceived without sin (23:57) - Why do we say world without end at the end of the Glory be?  (25:34) - Great Adventure Bible Timeline  https://ascensionpress.com/pages/the-great-adventure (29:14) - Do priests collect Social Security?  Word of the Day: Brothers of Jesus (36:12) Callers:  (41:30) - I fell away from the Church because of abuse scandals (44:13) - Any knowledge on the validity of Lord's Prayer in Aramaic on YouTube?  (47:41) - Question about the nature of God, is it outside of our concept of time?

Bible Study: (2:00) Ezr 1:1-6 Father does a deep-dive into the history surrounding today's first reading.  Letters (21:22) - I disagree with Fr. Simon's account of Mexican Church history  (26:53) - Can you tell me where the giants are mentioned in the Bible?  (30:10) - Question about the land owners and workers: why didn't God hire the workers earlier in the day?  Word of the Day: Denarius (37:32) Callers  (39:22) - I teach 6th grade catechism, and the kids asked us, 'why no details about creation of world, but the fall in garden, the answers are there.' And my explanation why details are there.  What do you think? (45:14) - I went to another Church and the Gospel was 'interactive'.  The Gospel was on the screen, and he would say his part, and the parishioners would say their part. What do you think? (49:22) - Worthy of the promises of Christ?  Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Tm 6:2c-12 Father discusses the importance of not conforming ourselves to this age Letters (19:23) - I'm upset with how you portray the Holy Spirit  (25:42) - The name for Christ  (29:05) - SSPX status; what is it?  Word of the Day: Love of Money (35:08) Callers  (40:14) - Abbreviations,  I.C. X.C.N.I.K.A., used on the Eucharistic bread, could you explain? (41:40) - Question about changing the calendar to a 7 day calendar (44:46) - Is it okay to attend my niece's wedding outside the Church.   (46:12) - We have a woman's Catholic group, and a transwoman (man turning to woman) would like to join; what should we do? 

Bible Study & Feast: (2:07) (2:07) - The life of St. Matthew Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Father describes slavery in ancient Rome & the idea that we're given to the world Mt 9:9-13 Father discusses not taking the poison  Letters (24:55) - How do I walk with the Lord?  (29:10) - St. Paul and deaconesses  (32:17) - Sending back healing crystals  Word of the Day: Diligent (35:00) Callers:  (38:26) - Is there anywhere in the gospel where Jesus tried to give Judas a last chance? (41:28) - I am protestant. I have several crosses but none of them are crucifixes. What is the difference between wearing a cross or a crucifix? (42:29) - Did anyone in ancient Judaism take a vow of celibacy? (43:33) - When I pray, I want to pray to Jesus and the heavenly Father, but it is hard to picture the Father. Any thoughts? (47:34) - Do you know of a spiritual writer named Rohr? (49:26) - Was Judas' betrayal predestined? 

Bible Study: (1:57) 1 Tm 3:14-16 Father discusses an ancient hymn of the church Lk 7:31-35 What does it mean that wisdom is vindicated by her children?  Letters (22:50) - Polka Mass thoughts  (30:54) - Does the Catechism compromise the Magisterium? https://www.baronius.com/fundamentals-of-catholic-dogma.html (33:29) - Refugee from Heaven  Word of the Day: Slanderer (39:11) Callers  (43:45) - If we're not in the state of grace, does God hear our prayers? (45:02) - Question about translations regarding the word 'homosexuality.' My protestant friend says Paul doesn't condemn it. (50:01) Can a Catholic Jesuit School hold functions at a masonic temple?

Bible Study: (1:51)  1 Tm 3:1-13 What does hierarchy mean? Father explains what the nature of the episcopacy is   Letters (26:39) - Can I attend a holy day mass at an SSPX Church?  (29:51) - Breaking the Sabbath (30:56) - Three Days of darkness  Word of the day: The Devil's Judgement  Callers:  (41:49) - what's Origin of the rosary?  (44:33) - My father lives in Los Angeles, moved to Texas, he was a member of a parish, but he hasn't been able to go to Church. We want to have his funeral services there at the Church.  How to do this? (46:23 - When you have a confession and you find out that priest was abusing children and convicted, what happened to that confession? (48:27) - Is there a term for the time when Christ was alive? (49:28) - How a priest is able to determine the penance for somebody in confession?

Bible Study: (2:09) 1 Tm 2:1-8 Fr. tells the story of the St. Maximiian Kolbe's sacrifice Lk 7:1-10 Fr. discusses the humility of the Centurion  Letters (22:14) - Jesus' teaching on forgiveness; how many times should we forgive?  (25:00) - Is there food in heaven?  (27:24) - Novus Ordo and EF  (32:20) - Is there any evidence for the Baptism of Jesus' disciples?  Word of the Day: Nicolaitans  Callers  (38:26) - Comment about the Centurion & the military - it's all about trust. (41:01) - Relics & Health (44:21) - Is it okay to have a drink while you are praying? (46:23) - When will the vengeful suffer?  (50:09) - How did Mary travel to see Elizabeth? 

Bible Study & Our Lady of Sorrows: (1:47) Heb 5:7-9 What does it mean that Jesus learned?  1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14 Who was St. Timothy?  Letters (21:24) - Were you there during the time of the Bible?  (24:43) - Can you change rites to get married and become a priest? (26:22) - What's the difference between pride and accomplishments? (28:43) - Prosperity and greed Word of the Day: Kenotic (35:46) Callers: (39:46) - Why would God the Father be happy that Jesus died on the cross? (44:54) - Telophase - the process of DNA finishing it's transition to another cell. (46:21) - Liturgy in conjunction with Vatican 2

Feast of the Day: (1:57) Feast of the Day: 5:00    Nm 21:4b-9 Why would the Saraph be the thing that helps people to live?  Letters (26:00) - Jesus saying, "I am"  Word of the Day: Saraph (33:22) Callers  (34:03) - I'm not Catholic and don't go to church regularly but do pray every day. Can a Catholic Priest still hear my confession? (37:50) - What are your views on Kenotic Christology? (40:06) - What's the story behind the finding of the Cross and where and how it was found? (43:44) - How do I interpret daily bread?  (46:53) - What readings were read at early Christian liturgies?