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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?

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?