Father Simon Says

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 Chris

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.

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.

Bible Study: (1:44) 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Who are you serving?  Mk 7:24-30 Did Jesus actually insult the woman in today's reading?  Letters:  (20:39) - Refusal to heal a child?  Word of the Day: Liturgy Callers:  (38:58) - Cain being the father of cities; is Cain the father of all people too? (42:34) - Question about Guardian Angels and praying to them. My children had a question that I can't answer. (43:58) - I'm confused. Heard story about how maybe Mary lets people into heaven, when Jesus doesn't. Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:20) 1 Kgs 10:1-10 Father explains Sheba & unclean food Letters: (20:49) - Anointing of the sick & excommunication  Word of the Day: Talent (30:22) Callers:  (33:28) - Thank Fr. Simon, giving me some help for a speech I did. Speech went well, 100%. (39:57) - My son is protestant and debated about the seven books in the Bible that are 'missing'. Could you explain for me? (43:16) -  Main crux, why is Peter's profession more important than Nathaniel? (46:03) - My son has met a woman who is Hebrew, and he's questioning things now?