Father Simon Says

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  Original Air Date: 6/28/23

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 Original Air Date: 6/27/23

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 Original Air Date: 6/22/23 

Bible Study: (2:29) Lk 1:46-56 Did Mary paraphrase the song of Hannah?  Letters: (20:51) - I can't find Saturday morning mass! (24:03) - Woman deaconess  (27:36) - Mass, Faith, & Marriage Word of the Day: To Jump up with joy (35:16) Callers: (38:47) - Could you clarify about children taking care of their parents during old age? (40:58) - how do we raise our children well (43:41) - Do you know anything about America Needs Fatima? (47:53) - You shall call him Emmanuel and You shall call him Jesus?  Could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:59) Sg 2:8-14 Why is the Song of Songs so odd?  Lk 1:39-45 Father explains that this reading is all about rejoicing  Letters: (17:54) - Rabbi David writes in about St. Joseph  (22:07) - Holy Day of Obligation or Love?  (29:09) - Priest and parishioner distractions  (29:47) - Did Judas know that Jesus would be crucified?  (31:12) - Does Eucharist mean good-gift or thanksgiving?  Word of the Day: Do not grow slack (33:40) Callers: (35:27) - Can Satan say the name 'YHWH'? (38:30) - Can angels would learn from us?   (41:25) - What is the Best Bible to get somebody, who's just starting to read it? (42:57) - Why is there so much controversy between Latin Mass and English Mass?

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 7:10-14 Father explains the name Emmanuel Lk 1:26-38 Why was Mary told to not be afraid?  Letters: (22:59) - What is apostacy?  (23:57) - Meditations on St. Joseph  (26:33) - Concerts at Church (28:11) - Naming our angel Word of the Day: Overshadowed (32:14) Callers: (36:58) - On Joseph, Fr. Don Calloway's the Consecration of Joseph and the three different theories of this text Joseph divorcing.   (41:37) - Are aborted children received into heaven (45:14) - What does it exactly mean 'Communion of Saints?' (47:38) - I would like to comment on St. Augustine & Gabriel 

Bible Study: (2:10) Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father discusses the Philistines & what a Nazirite vow is  Lk 1:5-25 Father discusses the date of Jesus' birth Letters (23:19) - Deuterocanonical books (30:17) - Incense & Zechariah Word of the Day: Elijah (32:37) Callers:  (35:38) - I'm in the process of RCIA, but still attending protestant Church and mass simultaneously. The pastor talked about how Melchizedek was Jesus.   Could you explain? (39:06) - Question about a non-binary God?  I'm arguing about this with some siblings (42:21) - Best way to learn about mortal sin? (43:32) - I love Fr. Simon educates his listeners through a historical way! (45:23) - Question about Tithing, where in the Bible is it? (47:15) - Friend getting his Masters in Catholic Biblical Studies and he needs to choose between Biblical Greek or Hebrew.  What should he do?

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 23:5-8 Father explains how preserving the liturgy helped inform the identity of the Jews Mt 1:18-25 Father explains Joseph as a righteous man Letters: (23:19) - Pitching a parish ministry at the end of mass (29:14) - Julie mentioned that her husband was killed many years ago Word of the Day: Until (32:38) Callers: (36:50) - I am protestant! .Where is it in the bible is the concept of repentance of mortal sin, and if it is in there, does  contradict Paul's teaching in Roams 6-8? (46:42) - I disagree that God lets us walk away from him. I tried and I was never able to!

Bible Study: (1:40)   Is 48:17-19 Father takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word Redeem.   Mt 11:16-19 Wisdom is only useful in action. Find out the meaning of this and take a listen.   Letters: (18:20)   What is the difference between Catholics and Orthodox?     Word of the Day: (34:27)   Gifts   Phones: (37:54)   Rose - what does it imply when we say the respecter of persons?   Craig - God never gives people more that they can handle. Is this in the Bible or just something people say.   Jerry - Are there any modern scholars that have proved the 7 books that were taken out were originally written in Hebrew?   Shirley - How can we defend ourselves from other Christians who don't think Mary, or the saints aren't important?   Betty - What are the duties of the parish priest regarding evangelization?

Bible Study: (3:03) Is 41:13-20 What is the relationship between the thrashing floor and the Eucharist?  Mt 11:11-15 What does it mean to be greater than John the Baptist?  Letters: (20:45) - Music on the Tilma on Our Lady of Guadalupe (22:26) - Closing parishes during COVID Word of the Day: Force (34:29) Callers:  (38:47) - At the end of the Sermon on the Mount it says the crowds were drawn to him, but I thought you said it was just him and the disciples? (42:19) - I was raised Protestant and my wife was raised Catholic. Are we ever going to see eye to eye on faith matters? (47:41) - The three wise men brough the gifts GFM the gifts fit for a king. If they were fit for a king, what was the amount of these gifts that he received?

Bible Study: (2:18) Is 40:25-31 Our strength is from the Lord Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martyr & what true meekness is Letters: (18:49) - Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ & Greek Orthodox (25:04) - Son of man & Son of God (28:39) - Reverence for the Eucharist  Word of the Day: Working (34:04) Callers:  (37:38) -  My friend Maria died, and I prayed a rosary for her. Could that rosary have saved her? (40:04) - My mother  had a skull & crossbones on her crucifix. Could you explain that? (41:34) - My sister's grandson brings his girlfriend w/him to my house.  What am I to do? (45:25) - When the Eucharistic prayers are said, why are some saints chosen to be said? (47:35) - I love Bishop Barron's book, "This is my Body." 

Bible Study: (3:18) ZEC 2:14-17 Father discusses the historical surroundings of Our Lady of Guadalupe   Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Does this passage refer to the Blessed Mother or the Church?  LK 1:26-38 Mary is the slave of the Lord Letters: (23:04) - Bible Recommendation  (24:24) - The Precious Blood at Mass (28:13) - Healing power of Lourdes water (46:38) - Praying away evil stores  Word of the Day: Proclaims the greatness (30:50) Callers: (34:23) - The Chicago Tribune showed numerous images of OLG. (35:18) - On the Feast Day of OLG, a lot of dancing, drums. What's your opinion about this? (37:33) - Question about the Incas and the 60,000 deaths? (41:10) - Why do we consider and talk about the Holy Family being poor, when it seemed they were hard-working? (41:10) - Are we able to pray for Judas repose of his soul? (45:22) - I'm Eastern Orthodox. In the Church I go to, they use the spoon.  When they use a spoon in the Chalice, does alcohol still remain? (46:38) - Could you combine holy water and anti

Bible Study: (2:03) Lk 5:17-26 What does it mean the power of the Lord being with Jesus?   Letters: (20:16) What was the ladder that Jacob saw? How do you explain confessing sins to a priest? How did Father become a host on Relevant Radio? What is the gift that Moses commanded in the bible?   Word of the Day: (32:03) Vengeance   Phones: (36:00) Sammy - What are your thoughts on people leaving church early after taking communion? Pete - Were the angels also made in the image of God? Mary Ellen - Women were not allowed in the temple, so in the 4th joyful mystery did they just greet Mary outside or was she allowed inside? William - I play Santa Claus and I'm wondering how to reach more children of other religions. The Jewish children always say they can't ask him for anything.

Bible Study: (4:22) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception  Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 What does it mean that God adopts us?  Lk 1:26-38 What’s the difference between Mary and Zachariah?  Letters (21:13) - Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?  (22:14) - If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve’s hand, would it have still been considered sin?  (24:12) – David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:58) Callers (36:39) – The Presentation of Mary (40:02) – How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours? (41:50) – Was Philemon about the consecrated life?  (43:39) – Could Mary have said ‘No’ to Gabriel? (44:55) – How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic? (47:41)  – Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us? Original Air Date: December 8, 2022

Bible Study: (2:19) Eph 3:8-12 The angels and what God is really like Mt 7:21, 24-27 What does it mean to do the will of your Father in heaven?  Letters: (18:11) - Why was David punished for conducting a census?  (26:55) - You don't hear the whole Bible by going to Mass for three years!  Word of the Day: Undistinguished (29:07) Callers:  (33:43) - At what point at time did the devil knew he lost? (35:44) - In order to teach in the synagogues, rabbis had to be married w/a kid. Is that true? (38:20) - I have a question about Mass obligations for 4th Sunday of Advent and for Christmas Day.  (42:36) - If the angels who fell, were so smart, why did they choose to go against God? (44:47) - When God said, 'I will not forgive blasphemy to Holy Spirit.' Could you explain?

Bible Study: (2:34) Is 25:6-10a What is the Lord promising us?  Mt 15:29-37 What is Jesus teaching his disciples today?  Letters:  (21:44) - Can the devil enter a Catholic Church?  (25:33) - Orthodox Church & valid sacraments (27:13) - Life in the spirit seminar  Word of the Day (32:41) Callers: (38:40) - A priest believes a woman should be ordained; how should I respond to him? (43:28) - How do we know Dec 25 is Jesus' b-day (46:40) - About belief in messiah before the Babylonian Captivity? Did they continue to seek a Messiah, as an emperor?

Bible Study: (1:51) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans  Letters (19:51) – We need to rest!  (22:19) – My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:20) – Where can I find a document regarding communion?  (30:09) – How can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  Word of the Day: Child-like (33:15) Callers  (33:52) – Is the Christmas Novena superstitious? (38:55) – What are the origins of Advent?  (41:14) – Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world? (44:26) – Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious?  (47:39) – Since Mary didn’t have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches? Original Air Date: November 29, 2022 

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?