Sinopsis
Father Simon Says is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
Episodios
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The G-O-A-T - February 27, 2023
27/02/2023 Duración: 49minBible Study: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Father explains the rules from today's first reading Mt 25:31-46 Why are goats bad? Letters (21:05) - A priest recommends "the great Turdor Bible myth" (22:54) - Listener says her priest listens to RR! (26:13) - Do the Roman Catholics have 'fool for Christ's sake?' (28:36) - Among vs amongst in the Hail Mary (42:45) - Comment about the Orthodox and the Papacy Word of the Day: Gymnos Callers (42:45) - Why do we pray to the Angels? Why don't we just pray to the Holy Spirit? (46:19) - Can I go to a wedding in the SSPX church? The Groom is Roman Catholic.
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Amazing Grace - February 24, 2023
24/02/2023 Duración: 49minBible Study: (2:28) Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast? Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting Letters (18:55) Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song (22:05) Is there salt in holy water? (25:11) Can a non-Catholic read at mass (28:40) Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated (32:39) Callers: (38:37) What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years. More like spiritual advice? (41:47) Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? (41:49) Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving. What could I do? (48:12) Could you explain Rogation Days? Original Air Date: March 4, 2023
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How Can Evil Exist if God is Good? - February 23, 2023
23/02/2023 Duración: 49minBible Study: (1:38) Dt 30:15-20 What are the commandments actually about Verse before the Gospel: Father discusses what the kingdom really means Lk 9:22-25 The powerlessness of Jesus Letters (18:51)- How many covenants are there? (22:50) - How can evil exist if God is all love? (23:40) - After mass we say prayers to Mary, should we add it to Sunday Mass? Word of the Day: Seven (34:19) Callers (37:20) - What would have come about if there was no law against eating pork? (41:06) - My Daughter sells Crystals and Tarot Cards. They're having a grand opening and should I go? (46:01) - If I were to meet Jesus face to face, my life would be changed. Why don't I have a deep faith?
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Ash Wednesday - February 22, 2023
22/02/2023 Duración: 49minBible Study: (2:04) Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Why do we fast? & How should we pray? Letters (17:45) - I've enjoyed the sermons at a Protestant Parish (22:47) - I think my priest listens to your show! (24:57) - A habit of vice can only be overcome by a habit of virtue (27:40) - I saw something strange during mass Word of the Day: Hypocrite Callers (36:56) - Can non-Catholics receive Ashes today (38:56) - In a Christian way how should I behave towards my homosexual student, I teach German and he's in his 60s. (44:32) - Is there something for layman to get away from the world and pray? Just like for nuns and priests? (47:13) - What does he think of female altar servers?
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The Real Gift of Life - February 21, 2023
21/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:43) Sir 2:1-11 What does it mean to desire the will of God Mk 9:30-37 Father discusses the real gift of life & what it means to be a child of God Letters (19:06) - What does Gal 4:10 mean? (29:16) - Please explain Korban (49:14) - Does Jesus think we ought not take oaths Word of the Day: Lent (32:19) Callers (33:43) - Any patron saint for people with difficult medical conditions? (35:56) - Question about Psalm 37: 18 and the word 'wholehearted'? (39:53) - Question about the Catechism (42:23) - How did the Egyptians at the time of Pharoah, perceive the Exodus? (45:12) - Is it true that even when someone goes to hell, they can still be redeemed is that true?
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Speaking the Truth in Love - February 20, 2023
20/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:39) Sir 1:1-10 Father discusses the power of knowledge & speaking the truth in love Mk 9:14-29 Father discusses the power of trust Letters (26:24) - Question about Jewish sacrifice (31:17) - why can't deacons get married after ordination? Word of the Day: As (34:35) Callers (37:09) - I lived 5 miles from Asbury, and went there on Saturday! (45:13) - My daughter is taking a World Religions class, and she think that God has revealed himself to all religions, and not just to Israelites. What does Father think? (50:28) - I've never kept my Lenten Sacrifice. What does that mean for my soul?
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Theory of Language - February 17, 2023
17/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:01) Gn 11:1-9 Father gives us theory of language Mk 8:34—9:1 Why is the soul so important Letters (20:05) - Can I bless my home with holy water? (22:44) - What kind of oath taking is Jesus referring to? (24:41) - Did Moses have horns? (28:07) - Who did Cain think might kill him? (32:19) - What are the knights templar? Word of the Day: Twelve (36:00) Callers (38:05) - Why did John the Baptist not recognize Jesus? (40:33) - Does Paradise equal heaven? (44:14) - The Glory Be and the Sign of the Cross seem similar. What are their origins and are they connected? (46:41) - Zachariah and the Feast Tabernacles: Any resources on this? (50:22) - Hebrew friend told me that a baby considered a human until it's 7 weeks old according to his tradition. Is that true?
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The Sacrifice of Christ - February 16, 2023
16/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (3:10) Gn 9:1-13 Father talks about evolution & the human soul Letters (20:12) - I would like to beat my addiction (33:02) - Why does Jesus' use spit to heal? (34:03) - Leaven of the Pharisees reflection Word of the Day: Christ (37:43) Callers (42:00) - If somebody is possessed, and they commit a mortal sin while possessed, are they culpable? (44:50) - How do you pray if you have a child that isn't right in their mind and they're paranoid? He's in his 50s? (48:01) - What is the significance of the number 12?
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Who Built the Ark? - February 15, 2023
15/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:44) Gn 8:6-13, 20-22 Is the story of Noah literally true? Mk 8:22-26 Why does Jesus try to hide his miracles? Letters (20:24) - The Fisherman's tomb book (23:15) - God's rejection of Cain's sacrifice (24:55) - Scriptural reference regarding guardian angels (Mt 18:10) (26:36) - Are there reference to the Messiah in Torah? Word of the Day: Ark (35:18) Callers (37:24) - What animals were unclean on the Ark? (40:45) - I bought a crucifix that had blood on Jesus' knees. What does Father think? (42:28) - My niece living w/her fiancé, should I attend the wedding still? (45:08) - When did the apostles become bishops and priests? (48:56) - What's the best way to get rid of resentment?
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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh - February 14, 2023
14/02/2023 Duración: 48minBible Study: (1:46) Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Did God regret creating humans? Letters (17:33) - Why were communion rails removed? (26:20) - Hindu fable poem Word of the Day: Leaven (30:21) Callers (37:16) - Are there any traditions about how the gifts of the wise men were used by the holy family? (38:38) - What is the proper translation of Jn 3:16? 46:26) - Friend is openly bi-sexual. She asked me about relationship advice; what should I tell her?
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Creation of Eve - February 13, 2023
13/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:36) Gn 4:1-15, 25 Father gives his thoughts on the creation of Eve Father discusses the collapse of family life Letters (17:22) What are the different expectations of the messiah? (26:51) If I can't make a funeral, can I go to mass at a different time? (27:55) Silence at Mass (29:45) Selling things in the vestibule (41:47) Sister scolded me for being left handed (44:34) Creation in Genesis Word of Day: Sighed (35:30)
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Being a ROMAN Catholic - February 9, 2023
09/02/2023 Duración: 56minBible Study: (1:18) Gn 2:18-25 When was man created? Letters (14:45) - why Is Jesus a popular name in Spanish speaking countries? (17:12) - Why did Mother Teresa go through a dark night? (19:04) - Being the youngest child (19:34) - Question about hospice (23:15) - can a man who was married who got an annulment, can he go back to the seminary Word of the Day: Schmooze, Shekel, Shill & Comment on the Gospel (31:26) Callers (42:34) - How was it that the Romans were oppressing Catholics, but we're called Roman Catholics? (45:16) - Is it a sin to not give feeding tube? (47:43) - My daughter is four and is asking me, 'when and if God will forgive her for the things she's been doing?' How do I answer her? (49:39) - Is the destiny of a person predestined, however, isn't there free will? (50:53) - What in the Sanctus, what does it mean, when says 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord?
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Determining Who We Are - February 8, 2023
08/02/2023 Duración: 53minBible Study: (2:00) Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Was the garden of Eden a perfect place? Mk 7:14-23 What determines who we are? Letters 22:30 - The chaos of the sacristy before mass Word of the Day: Seven (33:04) Callers (40:38) - What do you think Fr about this viral video where a gentleman asked a pro-life, 'if God is pro-life why did he destroy people in flood?' (44:11) - Follow-up question about the Precious Blood (46:01) - When Jesus fulfilled the law, did he fulfill the prophecies of his covenant?
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The Mystery of God - February 7, 2023
07/02/2023 Duración: 53minBible Study: (1:37) Gn 1:20—2:4a Expecting Perfection Mk 7:1-13 Father discusses giving it all to God Letters (15:18) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary? (18:57) - Father discusses what the Gospels are for Word of the Day: Mystery of God (27:40) Callers (35:17) - Why did the Jews and Samaritans dislike each other? (35:17) - Have we lost anything by not having the Precious Blood at mass? (41:59) - Was St. Dismas the first person to go into paradise? (46:45) - Clarification on the mystery of the kingdom of God
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Understanding Creation - February 6, 2023
06/02/2023 Duración: 53minBible Study: (1:35) Gn 1:1-19 How are we to understand the creation of the world? Mk 6:53-56 Father comments more on tassels Letters (13:59) - Question about changing the words of the consecration (16:31) - Did Jesus not know who touched his garment? (18:12) - Do I have to go to the geographical boundary of my parish? Word of the Day: Scurry (28:10) Callers (29:24) - Is it okay for an Eucharistic Minister during mass to take a host on their own from the ciborium and place it into a pyx? (32:24) - There's a choir member, who receives the Eucharist, but doesn't take it yet, as she sings. After she sings, she consumes the host, but it's after the vessel are purified. Is that okay? (42:09) - Book Recommendation about early Christianity?
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Singing at Mass - February 3, 2023
03/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:40) Heb 13:1-8 Father discusses the different kinds of love & the Christian family Mk 6:14-29 Father talks about Herod's family Letters: (20:12) - there's too much music at my parish & there should be more silence (26:14) - Question about my elderly mother's marriage (29:43) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary? Word of the Day: Distressed (34:11) Callers (35:18) - Could you explain the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews, as we use it today and has it's been used before? (41:04) - There's so much music during communion (42:47) - How could I address a nephew of mine who hasn't talked to his mom in 20 years? (45:46) - My uncle passed away yesterday. I'm Catholic, and I was told that he was going to have a very simple funeral. What should I do? (48:40) - My parents played music for 40 years and when people applauded, it was a thank you. What does Father think about it?
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The Presentation of the Lord - February 2, 2023
02/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:02) Mal 3:1-4 What does God want? Heb 2:14-18 Mary's Role in the Church Letters (21:10) - Psalm 110 - what does it say about David and Jesus? (27:09) - Man at my parish was told not to be a lector Word of the Day: Surely (35:50) Callers (41:29) - My friend is dying from Parkinson’s. I am praying he comes back to the Church. How can I help him come back? (44:18) - Can a person receive Communion without confirmation? (45:18) - What is the significance of 40? (50:11) - Did Mary & Joseph go from Bethlehem to Nazareth for Presentation and when did they go to Egypt?
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Offer It Up! - February 1, 2023
01/02/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:10) Heb 12:4-7, 11-15 Strive for peace with everyone! Mk 6:1-6 Why did the people take offense at Jesus? Letters (19:21) - Question about priests celebrating mass (22:41) - What does it mean to offer it up? (25:59) - James asks about the size of the host the priest uses (29:38) - My husband was asked to be a godparent Word of the Day: Scrouges (33:53) Callers (39:43) - When we say 'Through my fault...' we strike our breasts three times. Why don't we strike our breasts the 'Lamb of God' (43:00) - As a Catholic gentleman w/two kids, what would Fr. do in my shoes, if wife wants a divorce, and me and the kids don't. (46:37) - Question Psalm 82: 1
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Touch the Hem of His Garment - January 31, 2023
31/01/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:04) Heb 12:1-4 How do we get rid of burdens and sin? Mk 5:21-43 Why is today's story broken in two? Letters: (24:43) - Wayne asks about if the Devil hates a particular prayer or practice (27:26) - Ralph asks about a confirmation candidate blessing (29:19) - What Bible should I give a confirmation student? (31:30) - Does Jesus proceed from the Father and the Son? (32:28) - I'd like to talk about praying for the dead with a Lutheran (35:29 - Did God fight over the body of Moses? Word of the Day: Talitha (38:27) Callers: (40:09) - Question about John 3:13 (44:35) - About 1 Corinthians 5:2 , about expelling a community member and how that's applied. (49:25) - Comment on raising your hand and blessing (50:02) - A protestant friend gave me a birthday card with money and the card said 'To a born-again Christian sister and from a born-again Christian Brother'. Should I send the money back?
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The Inquisition - January 30, 2023
30/01/2023 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:54) Heb 11:32-40 What does it mean to live by the law? Mk 5:1-20 What enslaves us? Letters 28:45 - What was the Inquisition? Word of the Day: Unclean (35:38) Callers (39:33) - My husband passed away w/o last rites. He made many first Fridays and First Saturdays, and if so the promise was you wouldn't die without a priest. Could you comment? (46:46)- During elevation at mass, I saw a priest raise the chalice and the host w/the same hand. Is that ok?