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Bible Study: (2:57) Ex 1:8-14, 22 Father discusses the world demographic problem Mt 10:34—11:1 Didn't Jesus come to bring peace?  Letters (22:28) Differences between dicastries and congregations (25:15) - Church Fathers & and letting your peace return to you (https://www.ecatholic2000.com/catena/untitled-111.shtml) (30:37) - David and stones (31:45) - Difference between angels and saints Word of the Day: Household (34:13) Callers  (35:42) - Trinity and Holy Spirit: Where was the Holy Spirit before Jesus sent him? (38:43) - What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal way? (47:01) - Was Christ nailed on the wrist or the palms? (49:07) - What language was spoken before the Tower of Babel?

Bible Study: (1:53) Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 What is punishment for?  Mt 10:16-23 Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore  Letters (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church Word of the Day: Simple (32:36) Callers  (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious? (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed? (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?  (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains why Joseph's story is so amazing Mt 10:7-15 Who is the royal nature of God?  Letters (22:09) - Can a priest give himself last rites?  (23:32) - Love & Intelligence   (29:10) - Why do priests and deacons bow to the altar?  (32:26) - Was John the Baptist immaculately conceived? (33:47) - What is the oldest Catholic prayer?  Word of the Day: Divination (36:10) Callers  (39:44) - Jesus has been presented in art as a white hippy looking guy for a long time. I think we should start presenting him in the way he actually looked like. What do you think? (43:39) - My mom told me that there would be a smaller nucleus of the Church when socialism took over. Do you think that is happing today? (45:31) - How aggressive can you be when standing up for your faith? (48:55) - I think Joseph's cup of divination is not right. I think the brothers were just being gaslighted.

Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father talks about the historicity of the Scriptures  Mt 10:1-7 what does it mean to be an apostle?  Letters 28:00 - life after death 31:45 - attending Protestant services 34:45 bowing your head at the name of Jesus  37:00 - Question about my husband's will Word of Day: PharoahCaller 44:25 - I went to confession after many years and the Priest didn't listen. I was married in the church than divorced and married again civilly. Can I receive communion? 51:00 - Should the Church change the phrase when giving out communion from 'Body of Christ' to 'Body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ'? 54:00 - What is the proper interpretations and translation of Genisis 2: 7? AND why so many different interpretations? 57:00 - What should we give a priest's who's mom passed away? 58:45 - Could you expound on the idea of Happiness is something you discover?

Gn 32:23-33 Father discusses the selling of blessings between Jacob and Esau  Mt 9:32-38 What is the real nature of God?  Letters Was there life on earth pre-Genesis?  Difference between angels and saints!  Word of the Day: LadderCallers  I am Jewish and think you are saying some good stuff. I would like to bring up some passage from the Hebrew bible which contradicts some of your theology What is the difference between son of man and son of God when Jesus is talking?  Why do we have a fast before Mass but there is no fast after Mass?  Writing for venerable Mary of Agreeta. Is it true that the blessed mother would serve Jesus' meals on her knees. What do you think about it?  

Bible Study: (2:16) Mt 9:18-26 Father explains how today's reading explain what the government of God is.  Letters (20:40) - When God does something mean or violent in reaction to sin?  (22:46) - Are there any examples of invalid ordinations?  (25:33) - Fasting and new wine (28:08) - The Bible doesn't say Thomas put his hands in Jesus' side (28:52) - Let your conscience be your guide?  (31:38) - Does the devil have more power than God on earth?  Word of the Day: Abode (33:47) Callers  (36:17) - When did some Hebrew words become the prober name for Adam and Eve and when did Christ become Jesus name? (39:14) - What does it mean for a wife to be submissive to her husband? (45:37) - I am unable to leave the house because of health problems. Some days I feel really sad and frustrated about this situation. What should I do? (48:21) - When you talk to the angels can you pray in your mind only? (50:07) - Should I talk to my niece who cohabitates? 

Bible Study: (2:17) Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Did Sarah die of a broken heart?  Mt 9:9-13 Why does Matthew have two names?  Letters (22:38) - Why would God ask Abraham to do something immoral?  (28:19) - When God answers our prayers in a different way (29:39) - Was the Father's voice audible at the Baptism of Jesus?  Word of the day: Mercy (33:56) Callers  (41:42) - Could you explain about Lilith, Adam & Eve? (44:38) - My husband has left the faith, and he says I should follow him, as he's my husband. What should I do? (44:38) - Cousin who left her husband and now living with her boyfriend.  Now she's inviting me to her house with her boyfriend for a party. Should I go?

Bible Study: (1:59) Gn 22:1b-19 Why does God put anyone to the test?  Letters (19:47) - I feel like prayer doesn't work (22:44) - What's Father's interpretation of Job 24:17?  (24:41) - How did the ancients view taking up their cross?  (27:15) - Should there be a clause or form of to-be in 'blessed the man' (29:45) - I'm confused about the term 'Elohim' and how it's used. (32:24) - Pre-Genesis world, was there life on earth before?  Word of the Day: Burnt Offering & Lamb  Callers  (39:22) - 'When God made man in his image and taking the female part out'  Have you thought of this before? (43:30) - Sinning against the Holy Spirit, is that unforgivable sin?  (46:25) - Is the Book/Gospel of Thomas a forgery? (48:40) - Is Zoroastrianism Christianity?

Bible Study: (2:08) Gn 21:5, 8-20a The death of Sarah and What happens when we force God's hand Mt 8:28-34 Why did Jesus send the demons to the pigs?  Letters (20:29) - Sinners saved by grace (29:35) - My mom & having children  Word of the Day: Gadarenes (37:25) Callers (42:11) - Prayer:  It's a dialogue w/the lover and his beloved.  What do you think? (43:51) - What does one do when a priest tells you to give communion to Lutherans? (46:19) - 1 Timothy 1:20, what does it mean? (48:31) - What do the Jews think about relics?

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?  Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to know them by their fruit?  Letter:  (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?  (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'? Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn  https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30U1Y1EJC79CF&keywords=richmond+lattimore+new+testament&qid=1683904036&s=books&sprefix=richmond+lattimore+new+testament%2Cstripbooks%2C163&sr=1-1 (37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden? (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money  (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio Word of the Day: (44:41)

Bible Study: (1:52) Eph 2:19-22 What is the household of God?  Jn 20:24-29 Father explains why Thomas should be called, 'faithful Thomas' Letters (27:34) - Can you explains the four Eucharistic prayers  (30:57) - How can we tell the difference between sharing concern vs unnecessary curiosity?  (33:00) - Prayers for a problem pregnancy  Word of the Day: The Twin (37:22) Callers  (38:38) - I want to come back into full communion with the Church from a Sedevacantism, but a Deacon making it difficult. What should I do? (46:51) - What do you think about my decision to become a Catholic and to try to get my wife to enter the Church?  (49:48) - My grandson said that Lucifer was called the morning star and that Jesus is called the morning star so Jesus must be thrown out of heaven. How do I respond to this?

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Father explains why circumcision Letters (22:29) - Orthodox & the Immaculate Conception (29:45) - Who was the Sermon on the Mount Directed to? Word of the Day: 99 (32:57) Callers (38:28) -What does Ur mean when God talks to Abraham in Wednesday's readings?  (41:14) - What is a Mystical Catholic? (43:57) - Regarding the sermon on the mount; you said Jesus was just with his apostles but I don't think that is right. the Bible says the crowds were astonished. (47:11) - I have a Joke for Father. (47:54) - If you think about a sin that you did in the past do you need to re-confessed that sin (50:05) - Where is the Garden of Eden?

Bible Study: (2:17) Father shares his theory about the letter to the Romans Letters (26:09) - Acts 8:39 - what does snatched mean?  (28:58) - What does the Church teach about the Rapture?  (31:31) - Pregnancy prayer request  (32:19) - Can you go to heaven without confession?  Word of the Day: Hour (36:56) Callers  (41:06) - I betrayed another person and now she says she doesn't believe in God. What should I do? (43:41) - Is profanity a sin? I went to an Assyrian church and it was beautiful, but was it a legitimate Catholic Church (47:21) - Can I pray to the Guardian angels of the unborn child? (48:25) - Why was Paul sent to the Gentiles? He seemed better with the Jews.

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?  Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to know them by their fruit?  Letter:  (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?  (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'? Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn  https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30U1Y1EJC79CF&keywords=richmond+lattimore+new+testament&qid=1683904036&s=books&sprefix=richmond+lattimore+new+testament%2Cstripbooks%2C163&sr=1-1 (37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden? (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money  (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio Word of the Day: (44:41)

Bible Study: (1:57) Mt 7:6, 12-14 What is a hypocrite?  Letters (25:15) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean?  (36:53) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species (41:03) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses  (46:03) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith  (47:51) - The Transfiguration  Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:29)

Bible Study: (1:46) Gn 12:1-9 Father explains if Abraham was a Jew or not Mt 7:1-5 Father explains Greek translation & and the problem that today's passage causes  Letters  (21:28) - The purpose of circumcision (24:27) - Martin Luther and indulgences  (29:24) - Marriage Convalidation  (33:38) - Refining Gold & When We're Ready to See God (42:47) - Are there myths in the Bible?  (48:48) - The voice of the Holy Spirit 

Bible Study: (2:06) 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Should we find old letters of St. Paul?  Word of the Day: (36:00) Letters (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion  (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?  (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist  (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent (38:50) Freemason curse question  (43:32) Read the black, do the red (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin

Why are there Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, and so many different religious orders? How are they different? How did they come about? Fr. Rich Simon answers these questions and gives you a crash course on Church history.     

Bible Study: (1:50) 2 Cor 11:1-11 Why is God jealous?  Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans?  Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25) Letters (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35 (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?  (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?  (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?  (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos?  (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations  (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass

Bible Study (1:49) 2 Cor 9:6-11 Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father explains what righteousness is Letters (19:41) When should we be silent?  (24:48) Triduum Liturgies (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment  (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT?  (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe