Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:58) Is 40:1-11 Do Shepherds break the bones of sheep's legs?  Mt 18:12-14 Why risk one's life for a sheep?  Letters (18:17) - An usher wouldn't let me into mass (19:45) - Question about cleaning ladies at mass (22:44) - Can you change the psalm at mass?  (27:48) - I don't understand Father's beef with the ushers (29:31) - Stay in your pew during the funeral mass?  Word of the Day: Glory (34:36) Callers  (35:55) - Question about 'gods' in John 10:34 (37:54) - If I lied in confession and realized it later, do I have to go back to confession?  (42:05) - Question about Lazarus, and poor man who doesn't get the crumb.  Could you explain? (45:52) - The GIRM does allow for a seasonal psalm

Bible Study: (2:49) Is 35:1-10 The beauties of this word is but a hit of the world to come Lk 5:17-26 Is knowledge salvific?  Letters 27:00 - Listener discusses a locust that John the Baptist might have eaten. Are bugs kosher?  30:30 - Book recommendation for old testament prophecy 31:00 - I don't get the Immaculate Conception, I'm thinking of leaving the Catholic Church 36:00 - What was culture like during the time of Jesus Barclay Bible Studies Word of the Day: Astonishment (31:11) Callers:  (32:53) - My father was a priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago at St. John Catinus Parish and Cardinal George spoke at his funeral. Did you know him, Father? He was an Anglican priest first.  (34:12) - When we go from week to week in Advent wreath, do the original candles stay lit? (36:20) - Recommendation book that explains typology in the Bible, like 'Adam is the new Jesus.' From Shadows to Reality (37:40) - Could the dead pray for us? (39:54) - Why did there have to be a blood sacrifice? (41:19)- What wou

Bible Study: (1:52) IS 29:17-24 How will we know when the Messiah comes?  Mass Hysteria: (10:41)  Letters (25:53) Father responds to a listener who disagrees with him (28:16) - Von Balthasar on building our house on sand (29:18) - My 17 year old wonders about various levels of heaven  (32:02) - Colonel of truth Word of the Day: Sternly (36:43) Callers  (41:36) - I am an ex-Baptist convert because I was Catechized poorly. (44:28) - Can you pray for a priest friend who is in the hospital who has Cancer? (45:37) - How did John Know Jesus would be baptizing with spirit and fire? (49:40) - How can I share the idea of suffering to a child? (54:13) - Is the little wind whisper in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit? 

Bible Study: (3:04) Mt 7:21, 24-27 Why does God work miracles?  Mass Hysteria: Father continues his commentary on ushers and communion (12:54) Letters (22:02) - Are we supposed to say 'in Jesus' name?' (24:54) - Father comments on the prayer of St. Gertrude  Word of the Day: Authority (34:36) Callers (38:54) - A man gave half of the communion to his service dog. Is that okay? (44:05) - Blessing: Who can give blessings in the Church? (46:10) - If we go to hell how can we go before God during the final judgment? (47:57) - Jesus was dead for 3 days, but he said to the thief that today you will be with me in paradise; how does that work? 

Bible Study: (2:52) Rom 10:9-18 Why is this reading controversial?  Letters (20:18) - what does Thy kingdom come mean?  (22:11) - Father discusses going to communion without being in a state of grace  (27:47) - Listener is asking why we don't have to believe apparitions, but we do celebrate them liturgically  Word of the Day: salvation and redemption (35:03) Calls (38:14) - What is the Churches teaching on someone dying with only one mortal sin on his soul? (40:31) - How do I talk to Protestants about Baptism?  (43:10) - I have been an usher. I never thought about it the way you are talking about. I would do it the way the Italians do it.  (44:48) - Luke 17: 7-10: Can you explain this scripture to me? (47:11) - Is Mary considered the spouse of the Holy Spirit? 

Bible Study: (1:48) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans  Letters (19:50) - We need to rest!  (22:18) - My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:19) - 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  (35:45) - Is the Christmas Novena superstitious? (38:49) - What are the origins of Advent?  (41:08) - Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world? (44:20) - Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious?  (47:33) - Since Mary didn't have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches?

Bible Study: (1:53) Mt 8:5-11 Father discusses the humility of the Centurion servant, the importance of obedience, and a trip to Jerusalem Letters (21:07) Is John 20:23 a proof for confession?  (26:52) - Can we use mediums?  (31:32) - what does 'they kingdom come' mean?  Word of the Day: Advent (35:35) Callers  39:45 - Listener asks several questions about St. Joseph 

Bible Study (2:01) PHIL 3:3-8A Is the Letter to the Philippians actually a collection of smaller letters?  (16:45) LK 15:1-10 Father gives a true meaning of accompaniment  Letters (24:41) Priest-listener gives his take on indulgences (28:13) Listener writes in about the Mourner's Kadesh as the basis of the Our Father Word of the Day: I consider everything as a garbage (35:36) Callers  (38:20) - Why did God place us humans in same place demons are? (40:14) - Question about how to have a relationship w/the Holy Spirit, any book recommendations? (41:53) - Why doesn't anyone address Mother Teresa 1979 Nobel Peace Prize speech?  (43:53) - The book by Daniel Rops, 'Jesus and his Times', said it was allowed for a woman to be pregnant, even if not married. What do you think about that Father? (46:01) -  When we receive Jesus under the accidents of bread, why don't we say "the Body and Blood of Christ?" (49:03) - If Jesus is God, and he's praying, is he praying to himself? 

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: (1:47) RV 15:1-4 Father weighs in on the controversy regarding the authorship of Revelation LK 21:12-19 Why don't we prepare a defense beforehand?  Letters (23:49) Listener questions if John wrote the Book of Revelation Where can I learn more about the Jewish faith?  I like the song 500 miles! Listener wants a Catholic book about time management  When should I say the "O God....' prayer  Father reflects on the life of his friend who passed away Is it OK to put Holy Water in a spray bottle?  Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:12) Callers  (39:57) - What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God? (44:05) - I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? [promo material] (48:35) - How do we clean sacred vessels?  (50:13)- Why do we show Jesus' stigmata on his palms?  

Bible Study: (2:10) RV 14:14-19 Father explains how this reading relates to the book of Daniel!  LK 21:5-11 Father explains the structure of the temple  Mt 25:1-13 What does oil signify?  Letters Does Luke 19 refer to Jesus? (19:56) A Hawaiian listener asks Fr. Simon about a Hawaiian folklore—is it angelic or demonic? (27:47)  Word of the Day: neo-Nestorianism (24:01)Callers (42:04) Daughters going to yoga. How can I tell them not to go? (44:21) When the angels were thrown out of heaven, were they sent to hell and are there angels in hell? (48:42) What is death according to the Bible? 

Bible Study: (1:57) Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Do only 144,000 go to heaven?  LK 21:1-4 Father discusses the Shroud of Turin The Presentation of BVM (10:00) Father discusses his Immaculate Conception theory Letters (20:37) - Anna asks about Psalms which speak about doing bad to our enemies (24:38) - Question about Marriage and Joseph's marriage Word of the Day: Forehead  (32:33) Callers (34:47) -  What are your thoughts on the bishops having a Eucharistic revival without addressing the reverence in the liturgy? (40:33) - Is interpreting dreams still biblical? (42:10) - Our pet just passed away; what does the Church teach about dogs?  (45:38) - Is it OK to listen to near death experiences?  (48:47) - I know someone who is doing Witchcraft. What should I do to defend myself against potential demonic attacks?

Bible Study: (2:17) RV 10:8-11 What is the purpose of the angels?  LK 19:45-48 Father discusses the austerity of St. John Vianney   Letters (23:42) Where were Moses and Elijah before the Transfiguration?  (27:57) If I pray a decade of the rosary for my penance, where do I start?  (29:11) Listener discusses 'little lunch' (30:48) Did I have to go to mass if All Saints wasn't a holy day of obligation?  (34:17) Listener asks if Simon of Cyrene is a type of Christ?  (40:59) Are the word liturgy and litany related?  (46:28) What is the correct posture for receiving communion? 

Bible Study: (2:48) RV 5:1-10 Father explains some of the details of the Book of Revelation. Does the Book of Revelation correspond to the things of this world?  LK 19:41-44 Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? Letters (21:12) Why wasn't Pharoah Struck down?  (23:58) Do you get a special indulgence for visiting the four major Basilicas?  (29:51) In Novena prayers, what does it mean for heaven and earth to pass away?  (46:51) Follow-up to a call about mixed-aged weddings (48:57) Father comments on the mourner's Kaddish and what the role of a teacher is Word of the Day: Priest (38:37)

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

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? 

Bible Study: (2:21) RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 What is the purpose of visions?  LK 18:35-43 What did the blind man actually want?  Letters:  (22:36) Can you wear a metal Scapular?  (23:29) Where do the rites of the Church come from?  Word of the Day: Eagles (37:16) Callers (42:23) - Is there anything that could be considered in fiction in the Acts of the Apostle?   (45:10) - If Mary was pregnant and not married, why didn't they stone her? (46:44) - How did the Armenian church became the first Christian community? (49:55) - What particular liturgy does Mozart's requiem mass fit into?

Bible Study: (1:13) PHMN 7-20 How did Philemon's letter get into the New Testament?  Letters  (13:27) Father discusses predestination  Our parish only has confession one day a week. They cancelled it that week, can I still get my plenary indulgence?  Why was Pharoah not struck down with the first born?  Word of the Day: Prisoner (31:18) Callers  (33:56) - When the OT written?  (45:46) - Comment about mixed-age marriage (46:47) - Did Jesus Christ ever got involved in politics? (48:12) -  What prayer intentions do you think a priest would have? (50:20) - The Bible Study said that the serpent wasn't really the devil.  What do you think?

(1:00) Father gives a history of the Lateran Basilica  Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 Father explains water flowing from the Temple Letters: (16:02) Why didn't Peter and Paul mention Mary in their writings?  An angry listener tells Father there aren't four persons in the Trinity Joyce appreciated the Mourner's Kaddish Do the condemned souls reside in purgatory until the final judgement?  Word of the Day: Jealous (41:04) Callers  (32:43) - What is the Catholic position on the rapture? (43:39) - What is the purpose of Eucharistic adoration? (44:45) - What's the difference between fallen asleep and died?  (46:22) - When Moses went up Mt Sanai, did God just write the 10 commandments on the stones or did he write the 600 or so Judaic laws on the stones?

Bible Study: (1:09) Ti 2:1-8, 11-14 Is Paul advocating for universal salvation?  Lk 17:7-10 Father discusses what an 'unprofitable servant' actually is  Letters (27:22) Should kids trick or treat? Do angels have souls? Father share a story about the sacraments of initiation  Word of the Day: One's own (27:22) Caller  (44:22) - Are penitents supposed to have the option for a screen in confession? (47:18) -   I'm a recovering alcoholic and have gone to confession under the influence; are those confessions valid?