Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:19) Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11 Was Jonah alive in the belly of the whale for three days?  Letters (21:27) - My son and his wife used IVF  https://www.ncregister.com/news/frozen-in-time-catholic-ethicists-discuss-the-fate-of-the-estimated-1-million-human-embryos-on-ice#:~:text=The%20bishops%20wrote%20that%20%E2%80%9Cthe,'%20or%20unwanted%20human%20beings.%E2%80%9D https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/no-way-out-what-to-do-about-a-frozen (24:43)  - Kneeling at communion  Word of the Day: Neighbor (35:40) Callers (38:23) - Should the pronouns of the mass be changed. Using 'his' or gender neutral? (44:21) - Thank Fr. Simon on what he said, about music.  I've felt that way and the music is depressing.  What do you think? (48:14) - Music is very very important, if not good music, people tend to get bored.  (50:02) - You commented and quoted that Mothers who are constantly weeping for their children, and God's mercy.  Where did you get that quote?

Bar 1:15-22 Father explains some Biblical historicity   Lk 10:13-16 What do the woe's of Jesus mean? What is the wrath of God?  Letters (19:49) - Book recommendations for someone who grew up without a Father figure  https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/ (21:44) - Are the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet idolatrous?  (23:54) -  God become man so that man might become God  (27:46) - Did Martin Luther intend to create a new religion?  (31:01) - Grieving mother support groups & mediums  Word of the Day: Curse (34:59) Callers  (37:42) - How do deal with my son who told us he was an atheist? (41:35) - The verb in Greek, for 'Do This' like 'Do This in Remembrance'...could you explain (44:52) - The Church as the Bride of the Christ.  Since Jesus is the King, is the Church is the Queen?  Could you explain? (48:38) - Judas Iscariot, where did he go afterwards? (49:59) - Can you talk about St. Dominic and how he was given a Rosary by Mary?

Bible Study: (2:06) Lk 10:1-12 The Kingdom is near Letters: (23:01) - How to interpret shaking the dust from your shoes? (25:08) - Do Adam and Eve know that they messed it up for all of us? (25:41) - Why did Jesus say greet no one along the way? (26:24) - My wife has dialysis and can’t go to first Saturday Mass, what should I do? (30:32) - Did Adam and Eve have immortal bodies? Word of the Day: (34:16) Phones:  (38:19) Michael - Our parish will have a mission statement and the last line says, 'as parishioners we are building the kingdom of God.' What do you think? (40:43) Sharleen - Why all humans pay the price for Adam/Eve sins? (43:00) Steve - Are the Law of God and Law of Moses different? (50:00) Barb - Going to Saturday mass question 

Bible Study: (2:13) Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Manna, the Jews, and the Ark of the Covenant Lk 10:1-12 What does it mean to bury my Father?  Letters (20:28) - I think crystals are beautiful; is that OK?  (22:20) - How do we deal with envy and jealousy?  (25:26) - Is our soul still alive after we die?  Word of the Day: Paradise (35:29) Callers  (38:23) - How do I reconcile OT killing with "Thou shalt not kill?" (44:04) - Is it appropriate to not want to pray the rosary during adoration? (46:05) - My brother is LDS, how can I show him that Mary was Assumed into heaven? (49:50) - Is it OK that my priest says, "Bread of Life" vs. "The Body of Christ?"

Bible Study: (2:11) Zec 8:20-23 What does it mean to be an Israelite? Letters (28:26) - Psalm 92 & Calvinists  Word of the Day: Admonish (35:54) Callers:  (39:00) - Did Satan defeat St. Michael?  (40:58) - How to receive the Eucharist in the hand, what hand goes on top?   (44:11) - Can you pray to the Guardian Angels for somebody else? (45:24) - When did formal priest formation and ordination begin? (49:25) - In Philippians 2:10, 'so at the name of Jesus..' Could you explain?

Bible Study: (2:20)  Father waxes eloquently about the Guardian angels  Zec 8:1-8 Father discusses Jerusalem and the Temple  Letters: (22:07) What happens at the Eucharistic congress?  (23:51) Why did Abraham say that Sarah was his sister? (32:32) Why do we call the Pope the Holy Father?  (37:11) How do we have dogma if we know in part? Word of the Day: τᾰπεινός (41:19)

Feast of the Day: (2:42) Jn 1:47-51 There is no duplicity in Nathaniel  Letters (20:42) - Is the Church triumphant bigger now than ever?  (24:33) - Is it OK to go to charismatic mass?  (29:37) - Abel the Just - is this Abel from Genesis? Who is Melchizedek? Word of the Day: Upon (39:11) Callers  (39:11) - Has he ever heard of the tradition of Nathaniel being hidden under a fig tree at the time of the Holy Innocents Massacre? (42:06) - In regard to Jesus' birth and all those who witnessed it - where did the Shepherds & Wise Men go afterwards? (46:43) - Even Hitler on his deathbed could repent, why wouldn't God forgive the Angels? (49:45) - I made a confession to St. John Vianney, as I couldn't get to confession. Is that okay?  

Bible Study: (2:20) Hg 1:1-8 Who was Herod the Great?  Letters (20:11) - If the Jews don't believe in Jesus, why was Jesus born a Jew?  Word of the Day: Paneled (35:10) Callers: (38:21) - Who where the Herods; were they leaders of the Jews or where they someone else? (43:35) - Can Father explain 'Peace be w/you'? (45:09) - We confess our sins, but at end of world, Jesus said 'all things would be revealed.' Would all our sins be revealed? (47:22) - Matthew 28:17 - how could they have doubted? 

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? 

Bible Study: (2:36) Col 3:1-11 What does it mean to be renewed by knowledge  Lk 6:20-26 What does Jesus mean when he says, "woe to you who are rich?" St. John Chrysostom (17:31) Letters:  (25:42) - Sunday brunch a sin?  (30:00) - Moses and the donkey Word of the Day: Chrysostom (33:57)      Callers:  (35:20) - If Mark was the first Gospel, why is Matthew listed first in the Bible? (39:17) - How central to the Jews was the coming of the Messiah and how central is it today? (45:20) - Learned how to do rosary and it occurred to me that Christ is honoring Mary by giving us the Rosary.

Bible Study: (1:57) Col 2:6-15 Father explains the importance of sticking to the wisdom of Christ  Letters (25:56) - My little pony and glory to God  (29:20) - Prophets vs preacher  (30:35) - Priests who get married after ordination  Word of the Day: Walk (34:40) Callers  (38:26) - I went to an Episcopal church, could I take the Eucharist there at Episcopal? (41:12) - Did St. Paul ever meet Mary? (43:11) - 1 Timothy 3 & celibacy  (49:42) - How many times in a day we could receive Holy Communion? (50:23) - Were/are Catholic Churches built facing East?