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Bible Study: (3:14) Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Father talks about the beautiful contribution of women Lk 9:51-56 What does it mean that Jesus set his face on Jerusalem Letters: (18:03) Dan wrote in about the Presentation of the Lord Father talks about fundamentalism and literalism  Father discusses the Church in Germany responding to a letter from Fr. Michael Word of the Day: Rebuke (38:44) Callers  (41:29) During the mass, we have the Mystery of Faith and one of the acclimations 'When we eat this bread...'  Isn't this reinforcing that we're just eating bread? (45:18) - What Father's view regarding the Great German speaking mystic Meister Eckhart?   (48:25) - Father's thoughts about St. Vincent de Paul organization and that I was personally helped by SVDP this year Original Air Date - 9-27-22

Bible Study: (2:37) ECCL 3:1-11 There is a time for everything under the heavens!  LK 9:18-22 Do the Scriptures contradict each other?  Letters: Listener disagreed with Father's advice to mothers  How is the Presentation of Jesus a Joyful Mystery and a Sorrow of Mary?  Listener shares her reversion to the faith Listener shares the power of religious statues on her faith Question about pharmacy in the time of Jesus Father remarks about sorrow and the faith  Listener writes about the Latin root for left-handed people Why do we have to confess to priests?  Are holy cards and rosaries that we get in the mail blessed?  Word of the Day: To serve  

Bible Study: (1:55) ECCL 1:2-11 What does Ecclesiastes have to do with jury duty?  LK 9:7-9 Father discusses the power of being united to Christ  Letters (16:40) Listener asks about transgenderism  Father talks about valid Mass listener asks about Jews, Muslims and the Trinity Word of the Day: Tetrarch (36:10) Callers  (40:02) - ​Is it okay for a priest at daily mass to skip prayers of the faithful? (42:08) - I thought Father's remarks about CCD was very perfect.  I'm running into problems regarding questions about Gender Identity and how to speak to the parents as a Catechist. (46:09) - Since our belief is in the Trinity, should we say the Muslims don't believe in the same God? (50:17) - What do you think about Lifemark the movie about adoption? Original Air Date: 9-22-22

Bible Study: (2:03) 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a When was the last time you heard the voice of God?  Letters (20:32) Listener shares story of Baptism in the Holy Spirit Listener shares story of birth of her son Caller shares story of Holy Communion Word of the Day: Deacon (33:41) Callers  (37:42) – Why do Catholics bow down to Mary, when it clearly says you shouldn’t bow down to idols? (41:02) – Comment on topic of family and poverty. Thank you (44:05) – How can we know what charisms we have? (49:38) – Callers talks about his family  

Bible Study: (3:24) EZ 2:8—3:4 What is the sweet and bitter scroll? MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?  Letters (19:38) Can I go to communion if I can’t do my penance before mass begins?   What does the title Lord mean in the context of St. Joseph? Word of the day: Syrians vs Assyrians (29:37) Callers (36:48) - I'm 100 years old, but I'm tired of living.  Could you help me? (40:41) - We're starting the Consecration to St. Joseph and there's a word 'divorce'  in Matthew, could you help? (46:26) - Could you add to the story of Simon the Cyrenian? (49:29) - Caller reflects on different uses for the term Lord.  Original Air Date: August 9, 2022

Bible Study: (1:53) RV 3:1-6, 14-22 Father Simon discusses God's restraint  LK 19:1-10 Father offers his thoughts on Zacchaeus  Letters: (20:23) What does the first reading skip over verses 7-13?  Word of the day: Spit (33:36) Callers (34:59) - When we say the profession of faith, why do we say, 'When we eat this bread?' (37:17) - I have a friend who's an atheist and doesn't believe in concept of eternity and doesn't believe in Christ and God.  How do I convince him?  (42:31) - I'm the only Catholic in my family and don't have many Catholic friends.  Should I worry about having a Catholic funeral? (43:56) - Where there synagogues everywhere during the time of Jesus? (46:38) - When the college of cardinals meets to elect the Pope, are they guided by the Holy Spirit when they vote? (49:12) - I'm a convert. Why aren't there more Protestant converts?  Original Air Date 11-15-22

Bible Study: (2:11) Rv 4:1-11 Father compares this passage to the beginning of Ezekiel and describes what the apocalypse is Lk 19:11-28 Father explains how today's parable aimed at Herod  Letters Father reads a letter about prayers for priests Word of the Day: Cherub (37:34) Callers  (26:50) - How could I enjoy praying the Liturgy of the Hours? (30:23) - Could you put Holy Water in an empty bottle? (33:22) - Comment: The Church is responsible for sanctification (42:40) - What's the diff b/w Liturgy of the Hours and Vespers? (44:09) - Does he use a particular Bible program to look at word concordance?   (46:28) -  Revelation 4:11 and God's Will Original Air Date: 11-16-22

Bible Study: (1:57) ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13 Will God keep his promises? MT 21:28-32 What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify?  Letters (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily?  (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany?  (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about the tabernacle?  Word of the Day: Repent Original Air Date: 12-13-22

1 Sm 1:24-28 Do we love God or our children more?   Lk 1:46-56 The importance of gratitude and the words of Mary Letters:  (19:35) - we need a resurgence of the reading of the Douay–Rheims  (26:14) - Observation about Jesus' seamless garment (32:32) – Book for in-laws Word of the Day: Wine skins (34:44) Callers  (36:12) - How are we to fear the Lord if we're also supposed to love him? (38:22) - Elizabeth and St. John the Baptist - who was the first one to acknowledge that Christ was coming? (40:37) - Was the Temple area paved with stones? (43:24) - Is it true that we're not supposed to eat meat on Christmas Eve? (44:52) - Genesis 20:16 could you explain? (47:04) - Question about St. Gertrude prayer in souls in purgatory?

Bible Study: (2:03) SG 2:8-14 Father discusses what the canon of Scripture is LK 1:39-45 Did the angels tell Mary to go see Elizabeth?  Letters (26:00) - Is the Annunciation the first mention of the Holy Spirit?  (27:30) - I invited a friend who doesn't  go to mass; should I tell her not to receive Holy Communion?  (24:07) - Jessica asks about a theory that says Moses invented YHWH (29:47) - Question about the third commandment Word of the Day: Giselle (35:23) Callers: (36:51) - Presentation in the Temple; did Joseph take Jesus into the temple by himself? (39:11) - Abraham took Isaac to be sacrificed and took up a lot of stuff with him. It seems like this kind of action was a common thing; was it?  (43:03) - Is there a difference between the saints and angels?  (45:07) - What are Father's thoughts about The Diary of Elizabeth Kindleman and the Flame of Love Rosary? (47:31) - How do dissenters about the Church's teaching about homosexuality deal with Biblical teaching about it? 

Bible Study: (6:08) Is 7:10-14 What is more hopeful than the birth of the child? Father also explains the importance of the Greek translation of this passage.  Lk 1:26-38 Father explains what it means to be a true slave of the Lord Letters (18:32) Father share's Dan's thoughts about Zachariah's silence  (21:45) Is it OK to pray for a good Catholic man?  (28:40) - My sister received a heart!  Word of the Day: Betrothed (29:42) Callers  (37:24) - If you're up in Alaska where they have 24 hour sunlight, and in Jewish tradition, next day starts at sundown, when does the next day start? (39:58) - When I pray the 5th Joyful Mystery I meditate on Jesus' parents.  I'm sure on the way back to Nazareth, Jesus was in control. What do you think about that Father? (44:30) - Follow-up on sundown question. (45:44) - Doesn't the Sabbath give a break to the slaves and the animals too?   Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20 (47:58) - I had a rabbi speak to me about Jewish people living in Hawaii. 

Bible Study: (1:40) JGS 13:2-7, 24-25A Why wasn't Sampson a good man?  LK 1:5-25 Father explains some of the genealogical details of Mary Letters: (19:01) - Question about living streams ministry (22:10) - why is Stephen considered to be the first martyr (24:11) Why does the litany of the poor souls include those who died at sea?  (26:25) - What might have become of a pregnant woman whose husband divorced her?  Word of the Day: Yoke (31:00) Callers  (35:16) - At end of Rosary Salve Regina is usually said; does that change during the liturgical year? (36:23) - My non-practicing son is married civilly to a non-practicing lady.  Is it okay for them to be coming to my house?  (43:13) - How could Mary's mother give birth to Mary if sin and sinlessness don't combine? (46:49) - I missed mass yesterday; I was sick.  Am I excused anyway?

Bible Study: (1:46) Is 56:1-3a, 6-8 Father discusses how science has caught up to faith Jn 5:33-36 Who were Judeans?  What are the works 'that the Father gave me?' Letters Father discusses returning the tabernacle to its rightful place (24:42) - John writes about the relationship between science and religion (26:35) - Can a priest give absolution if he doesn't know the language of the penitent (28:36) - Question about the signs that accompany believers  Word of the Day : Witness (34:32) Caller  (36:57) - What evidence do we have that the Church was founded by Christ? (40:44) - I am trying to read the bible cover to cover and in Genesis 6:6 God regretted making human beings.  How could he regret? (44:20) - Did Jesus made carpentry (yoks) that didn't injure animals? (47:01) - Were Adam and Eve actually immaculately conceived? 

Bible Study: (1:46) Is 54:1-10 How should we think about Bible?  Lk 7:24-30 Was John the Baptist sure Jesus was the Christ?  Letters (20:160) - Since John the Baptist knew that Jesus was Lord, was it a constant mortification for him to be away from Jesus? (22:32) - Are Mary and the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person?  (25:59) - Abram comments on St. John of the Cross  Word of the Day: Maker (29:02) Callers  (33:13) - Do Christians and Jews worship the same God?  (39:18) - Question about a rosary from Immaculee Ibalizagia where it's 7 Hail Marys instead of 10 and different mysteries. (41:44) - I had a vasectomy after I had two children who were born prematurely.  I did go to confession, however I still have the scars, what else could I do? (46:03) - Could you explain the symbols of the Gospel writers?

Bible Study: (6:33) IS 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-25 What happens when God isn't kind to us?  LK 7:18B-23 What's Father's theory on this Passage?  Letters (20:34) - Father talks about moving the tabernacle  (23:07) - Letter about someone who left the Catholic Church (27:56) - Discrepancies about the criminal crucified next to Jesus  Word of the Day: Vindication! (34:41) Callers  (38:45) - John 3:13 and Ecclesiastes 3:19-21, and could you explain those in terms of the death and body. (43:12) - Comment on the Eucharist from Bishop Sheen: 'When I walk into Church these days, I felt like Mary Magdalene' referring to lack of importance.   (46:24) - When Jesus said, to the Pharisees 'In your law, it says ye are Gods'. Was Jesus being sarcastic when he said that?

Bible Study: (1:57) ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13 Will God keep his promises? MT 21:28-32 What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify?  Letters (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily?  (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany?  (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about the tabernacle?  Word of the Day: Repent

Bible Study: (1:58) ZEC 2:14-17 How did this prophecy come to be?  Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is  LK 1:26-38 Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43) Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe   Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33) Caller: (37:48) -  Question about Mary as the New Covenant (41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to clean house? (43:31) - How can I manage frequenting businesses that support things that are not Catholic? (45:30) - I get emotional when I'm filled with Grace. How can I get religious without getting emotional about it? (47:57) - I think God alone is immortal. How come we are taught that we are immortal?

Bible Study: (1:43) IS 48:17-19 What are the works of the law?  Letters (18:03) - More usher controversy (19:03) - Can I use NFP to prevent a disease?  (21:17) - Father discusses psalms at mass (24:02) - Funerals and communion advice (34:40) - Nephew to be raised in the Orthodox faith; is that OK?  Word of the Day: Vindication! (32:18) Callers  (35:23) - Explain Psalm 16:10  (39:10) - What happened to Adam & Eve's Bones? (40:38) - I heard a priest say the congregation is transubstantiated, could you help me? (46:01) - What is this Advent tradition?  (47:46) - Clarity on the reading from Genesis yesterday, as priest was equating for Jesus coming into the world, because of blame?  Is blame the sin, or is the sin, accepting the fruit?

Bible Study: (4:19) 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 Zaccariah?  Letters (21:09) Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?  (22:11) If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve's hand, would it have still been considered sin?  (24:08) - David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:50) Callers (36:32) - The Presentation of Mary (39:55) - How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours? (41:46) - Was Philemon about the consecrated life?  (43:35) - Could Mary have said 'No' to Gabriel? (44:52) - How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic? (47:37)  - Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us?

Bible Study: (2:12) Is 40:25-31 What's Father's method of prayer? Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martr  Letters (18:16) Listener misses singing in the choir  (20:44 ) - Can Eastern Orthodox Church receive communion at Catholic Church?  (21:54) - Listener asks about the gift of tongues  (26:08) - Why cant a Catholic woman with serious health concerns have an abortion?  (29:31) Can a western Catholic become byzantine?  Word of the Day: Inscrutable (32:43) Calls (35:42) - Question about original sin and total depravity (39:22) - Is it disrespectful to receive Eucharist Orthodox Liturgies?   (41:13) 1 Corinthians 11:14  and question about long hair? (47:34) - Bread used for Eucharist and especially of times of disaster and war time? (48:36) - Significance of votive candles for deceased people?