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Bible Study: (1:53) Is 2:1-5 History is a witness to the trust of God Mt 8:5-11 Humility of the Centurion Servant Letters: (20:53) - Father discusses the differences between High Mass and Low Mass in the extraordinary form. (23:12) - Rite of Peace (27:31) Letter asking about the ‘Anglican Catholic Church’ Word of the Day: (29:40)   Callers: (33:56) Wedding Feast (37:44) Was the centurion St. Longinus? (40:12) - St. Joseph Original Air Dates: November 28, 2022 (Bible Study), November 30, 2021 (Letters), November 29, 2021 (callers)

Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision  Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers:  (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams?  (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God (40:53) - How the scroll above the crucifix and how that could be interpreted as 'King of the Jews?' (45:42) - Thanks for helping me in my faith!  (48:59) - Are the corporal and spiritual works of mercy equally weighted?

Bible Study: (1:51) Rom 10:9-18 What does it mean to 'confess'? Mt 4:18-22 Why did Jesus pick his relatives to be his disciples?  Letters:  (24:09) - Promises of the Rosary  (25:51) - Courage & Faith  (28:31) - Shepherd who leaves the 99 (32:28) - The Sons of God; how do we understand it?  Word of the Day: To be put to shame (34:01) Callers:  (36:13) - I'm divorced, and my ex-husband is homeless. Do I help him out even if he puts us down and treats my son badly/threatens him?  (40:24) - Did Jesus know that Judas would betray him when he chose him? (43:09) - How do I refute my friend who says you only need to accept Jesus as Lord and that's all you need? They always use today's readings to justify this. (45:44) - The prayer before the crucifix - how did David learn this prayer? (48:21) - What is it like in purgatory?

Bible Study: (1:51) Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 Father explains the importance of 'the finger of God' Lk 21:12-19 Father goes on a tirade about apostasy in the Church & crisis of convenience  Letters:  (22:19) - The language of sex and language  (25:48) - Listener writes in about his son's ordination  Word of the Day: Witness (37:19)  Callers:  (38:19) - Brother left the faith; how should I respond?  (41:20) - Are marriages allowed during Lent? (43:19) - Can I attend my friend's daughter's first communion even though it's at a Lutheran church? (46:49) - Where is it in the New Testament that Jesus and God are the same? (49:04) - Comment about how my parish manages Holy Mass

Bible Study: (1:57) Dn 2:31-45 Father Goes further into the visions of Nebuchadnezzar  Lk 21:5-11 Is today's passage about the end of the world?  Letters:  (19:28) - RCIA scrutinies  (21:55) - How can I love more?  (26:38) - Thanking Jesus Word of the Day: Kosher Law (31:58) Callers:  (37:55) - I'm a protestant Lutheran; can Father explain saintly intercession?  (42:00) - Are Catholics are allowed to eat food that is Halal? (43:00) -The chair Our Lady sat on during apparitions of St. Catherine Laboure is that a 2nd class relic? (45:40) - When do you sit down or stop kneeling after communion? (48:36) - With all of the charities that send me things in the mail, how do I choose? 

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 What's the reason for the Kosher laws?  Lk 21:1-4 Father connects the widows offering to fulfillment of the law  Letters:  (21:52) - I had your mom as a teacher!  (24:00) - Book titles  (25:05) - Holy Spirit prayer (26:31) - Silence before mass (28:44) - Our Lady of Good Success  Word of the Day: Nebuchadnezzar (31:20) Callers:  (35:44) - Should I read the rest of my book called Diablo or should I just stop where I'm at? (38:07) - Do the protestant priests have apostolic succession? (40:04) - Was St. Luke a Hebrew or a Gentile? (42:47) - Friend is saying that their kids are going get first communion at their Catholic school but they are being told they have to repeat first communion at their church too. Is that allowed? (46:26) - What would have happened if I had died while I had fallen away from the faith?

Bible Study: (2:30) 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59 Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah Lk 19:45-48 Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees Letters (19:52) -  Is John 20:23 a proof for confession?  (25:20) – Can we use mediums?  (30:00) - Can we put holy water in a spray bottle?    (33:23) – What does ‘they kingdom come’ mean?  Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:27) Callers  (40:04) – What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God? (44:12) – I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this?  (48:42) – How do we clean sacred vessels?  (50:20)- Why do we show Jesus’ stigmata on his palms? Originally Aired on: 11/19/21, 11/23/22, and 11/28/22

Bible Study: (2:40) 1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Word of the Day: (37:10) Letters: (21:00) - Why wasn’t Pharoah struck down? (23:46) - Indulgences in Rome (29:38) - Heaven and earth pass away (39:56) - A little Lunch (41:40) - Liturgy and litany (46:57) - Receiving Communion Original Air Dates: 11/18/22 [Letters], 11/18/21 [Readings]  

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 Cat

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?

Bible Study: (1:22) Rom 12:5-16ab Handing on the gift of God, prophecy, and sincerity  Letters (27:31) - Viaticum (31:26) - Apostolic pardon  (31:26) - Good book on the midrash (32:32) - Early Christian worship Word of the Day: Lowly (39:20) Callers: (43:42) - If somebody passed away long ago and I prayed for their souls now, would that apply to the past because God out of time? (45:11) - When we say 'Rest in Peace', are they in heaven or resting for the 2nd coming? (46:12) - When protestants are doing the deliverance prayers, are demons being delivered?

Bible Study: (2:30) Rom 11:29-36 Father discusses the fulfillment of the law  Letters (18:57) - Does it have to be a Catholic cemetery? (19:36) - Lutheran ordination  (21:26) - Labyrinths  (22:09) - Mary's perfection Word of the Day: Inscrutable  Callers:  (31:22) - Do demons live in our time?  (40:43) - What is Father's opinion of the 'Council of God'? (45:46) - Why does the Quran acknowledge Jesus but not Torah