Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (1:30) EZ 28:1-10 Father gives some historical background on the first reading MT 19:23-30 What's the emblem of our prosperity?  Letters: (12:49) Listener asks a question about the temple tax  Can I go to Saturday mass for Sunday?  Where does it say in the Bible that we should pray to Mary?  John asks about the Grand Inquisitor scene in the Brothers Karamazov  Word of the Day: Camel (32:04) Callers  (39:36) - If somebody refuses to be baptized, is there a chance they could still go to heaven? (45:41) - Does prayer in other religions works? 

Bible Study: (1:02) RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB Father discusses the connection between today's feast and Revelation 1 COR 15:20-27 Do we have universal salvation?  LK 1:39-56 Mary offers her prayer of thanksgiving  Letters: (15:06) Fr. Mike writes in to Fr. Simon about the Bible in a Year program  A listener writes in about becoming an oblate  Story about inviting a Mormon in for food Is the Pope updating the teaching on contraception?  Listener asks about the Cross being the Kingdom What is the best way to read the Bible?  A caller asks about the Matthean exception for marriage Do I have to go to Mass if I'm going on a trip in a remote area?   Word of the Day: Assumption (32:47) Callers  (39:11) - Could you explain the 28 Holy Stairs Devotion?  (41:17) - Could I go to a wedding of a non-practicing Catholic in a secular setting? (46:13) - I just love Fr. Simon and appreciate him and I'm a contributor 

Bible Study (2:39) EZ 16:1-15, 60, 63 the perils of vanity and where our treasure lies MT 19:3-12 The exclusivity of marriage Letters (23:39) what does it mean to 'cast your pearls before swine?' What does 'seek his kingdom' and these things will be added to you?  Word of the Day: Eunuch (34:35) Callers  (42:02) - How do I interpret my dreams?  (46:52) - How does he explain the fact that Jesus believed in a theocracy?

EZ 12:1-12 Prophets are weird!  MT 18:21–19:1 Sin and slavery  Letters: A Jewish Catholic writes in to Fr. Simon thanking him Do our kids have to be named for saints?  Listener got out of a long term relationship without a lot of money  What's new in the New Testament? Are Jews theologically different from Catholics?   Word of the Day: Fanatics Callers  (39:50) - Did Jesus ever have a bar mitzvah? (43:40) - What is the role of the Charismatic Catholics? (48:24) - 2 Thessalonians 2:13 People are 'chosen' as first fruits;  Could you explain?

Bible Study: (2:59) 2 COR 9:6-10 God loves a cheerful giver  JN 12:24-26 What does it mean for a grain of wheat to fall and die?  Letters (17:40) Another letter about saying 'God bless you' when someone sneezes  Question about the temple tax What is the oil of gladness? Word of the Day: Deacon (29:21) Callers  (36:54) - My daughter is planning a marriage outside the Church; should I go to the wedding?  (44:46) - Should we clap at the homily?  (48:04) - My husband is dying of pancreatic cancer, and he is very angry and doesn't accept death at this point and just wants to live; what should we do?  (49:21) - Why does the Eastern Orthodox used leaven bread?

Bible Study: (3:24) EZ 2:8—3:4 What is the sweet and bitter scroll? MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?  Letters (19:38) Can I go to communion if I can’t do my penance before mass begins?   What does the title Lord mean in the context of St. Joseph? Word of the day: Syrians vs Assyrians (29:37) Callers (36:48) - I'm 100 years old, but I'm tired of living.  Could you help me? (40:41) - We're starting the Consecration to St. Joseph and there's a word 'divorce'  in Matthew, could you help? (46:26) - Could you add to the story of Simon the Cyrenian? (49:29) - Caller reflects on different uses for the term Lord. 

Bible Study: (2:01) Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c Father tells a story about a visionary who had a message about his ministry Mt 17:22-27 Was Jesus concerned about scandal?  Letters (22:43) Did the apostles sleep through the Transfiguration?  Caller thanks Fr. Simon for talking about clapping at Mass. https://theveilremoved.com/ What does it mean to play a harlot?  Listener writes in about sacramental validity  I've heard that High Church Lutherans try to maintain apostolic succession. Is that true?  Should we wear rainbow clothing?  Word of the Day: Electrum (34:04) Callers: (35:20): Question about Hebrews 11:1 and the Greek translation (38:08) - Who came up with the idea to tax the Jewish people, the Temple or The Romans?  (40:55) - How Luke who was a Greek, got involved w/Paul and the Jewish Christians? Did Jesus descend from Judah? (44:47) - When mass is celebrated, the kingdom of God descends and the rules of the kingdom are different. (47:47) - Pray as if everything depends on God,  and work as if everything depends on you; is that accurate? 

Bible Study (1:56) NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 --How the prophet Nahum is not that well-known MT 16:24-28 --When you could do nothing, trust God and that's taking up your cross  Letters (23:20) Why does the Sea of Galilee have different names like Tiberius?  Why do we take the Eucharist as often as we do?  What do you think about clapping for the choir during mass? Could you comment on the mass graves at Catholic schools in Canada? Could you add your sacrifices to the sufferings of Christ?    --Word of the Day: Vine (34:30) Callers Question about Catholic Politicians and morality? (37:18) Question about John 6:70-71 and the word "devil" (39:45) Question about a certain part of the Mass when we say 'Lord I am not worthy.' Should I kneel or stand? (42:30) My 18 year old son stole a lot of money from me. Should I forgive him? How do I forgive him with out reconciliation? (44:58) Question about Guardian Angels. Do they appear in human form? (48:39)

Bible Study (2:04) Jer 31:31-34 -Replacement Theology is ridiculous as there is no covenant with Jews, but with Israel Mt 16:13-23 -Jesus is giving Peter control and access when he's giving his keys  Fr. Simon talks about the use of "dogs" in scripture (20:45) Letters (24:51) Should I move my late parents to next to each other, as they're buried away from each other?  I'm worried about expenses? Do communion hosts have to be round?   Could I choose an Old Testament name as a confirmation saint? Word of the Day-Gnosticism (37:22) Callers Is there a reason the 'Our Father' isn't sung anymore? (41:40 Asking about priest not adding wine to chalice, is it not a complete mass? (42:57) Why we say God Bless You when someone sneezes? (46:20) Question about praying to Jesus or to the Holy Spirit (47:23) When did the Romans abandon Judea? (50:20)

Bible Study (2:01) JER 31:1-7 God won't stop loving us    MT 15:21-28 The word "dog" in this gospel passage is not translated as well as it should say "puppies" --Letters (21:52) When does faith stop being faith and becomes testing God?  How is the Eastern Church the second lung of the Church?  Is it true that Padre Pio wouldn't hear confessions for ladies wearing pants?  Question about Catholic Charismatic Groups and prophetic gifts? How do I know if the Holy Spirit is talking to me?  --Word of the Day: Alone (39:36) --Callers (42:46) Do animals go to heaven?  (44:38) Could you explain 1 Corinthians 11: 1-13  as I have a question about unveiling