Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:59) 2 COR 9:6-10 God loves a cheerful giver  JN 12:24-26 What does it mean for a grain of wheat to fall and die?  Letters (17:40) Another letter about saying 'God bless you' when someone sneezes  Question about the temple tax What is the oil of gladness? Word of the Day: Deacon (29:21) Callers  (36:54) - My daughter is planning a marriage outside the Church; should I go to the wedding?  (44:46) - Should we clap at the homily?  (48:04) - My husband is dying of pancreatic cancer, and he is very angry and doesn't accept death at this point and just wants to live; what should we do?  (49:21) - Why does the Eastern Orthodox used leaven bread?

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. 

Bible Study: (2:01) Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c Father tells a story about a visionary who had a message about his ministry Mt 17:22-27 Was Jesus concerned about scandal?  Letters (22:43) Did the apostles sleep through the Transfiguration?  Caller thanks Fr. Simon for talking about clapping at Mass. https://theveilremoved.com/ What does it mean to play a harlot?  Listener writes in about sacramental validity  I've heard that High Church Lutherans try to maintain apostolic succession. Is that true?  Should we wear rainbow clothing?  Word of the Day: Electrum (34:04) Callers: (35:20): Question about Hebrews 11:1 and the Greek translation (38:08) - Who came up with the idea to tax the Jewish people, the Temple or The Romans?  (40:55) - How Luke who was a Greek, got involved w/Paul and the Jewish Christians? Did Jesus descend from Judah? (44:47) - When mass is celebrated, the kingdom of God descends and the rules of the kingdom are different. (47:47) - Pray as if everything depends on God,  and work as if everything

Bible Study (1:56) NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 --How the prophet Nahum is not that well-known MT 16:24-28 --When you could do nothing, trust God and that's taking up your cross  Letters (23:20) Why does the Sea of Galilee have different names like Tiberius?  Why do we take the Eucharist as often as we do?  What do you think about clapping for the choir during mass? Could you comment on the mass graves at Catholic schools in Canada? Could you add your sacrifices to the sufferings of Christ?    --Word of the Day: Vine (34:30) Callers Question about Catholic Politicians and morality? (37:18) Question about John 6:70-71 and the word "devil" (39:45) Question about a certain part of the Mass when we say 'Lord I am not worthy.' Should I kneel or stand? (42:30) My 18 year old son stole a lot of money from me. Should I forgive him? How do I forgive him with out reconciliation? (44:58) Question about Guardian Angels. Do they appear in human form? (48:39)

Bible Study (2:04) Jer 31:31-34 -Replacement Theology is ridiculous as there is no covenant with Jews, but with Israel Mt 16:13-23 -Jesus is giving Peter control and access when he's giving his keys  Fr. Simon talks about the use of "dogs" in scripture (20:45) Letters (24:51) Should I move my late parents to next to each other, as they're buried away from each other?  I'm worried about expenses? Do communion hosts have to be round?   Could I choose an Old Testament name as a confirmation saint? Word of the Day-Gnosticism (37:22) Callers Is there a reason the 'Our Father' isn't sung anymore? (41:40 Asking about priest not adding wine to chalice, is it not a complete mass? (42:57) Why we say God Bless You when someone sneezes? (46:20) Question about praying to Jesus or to the Holy Spirit (47:23) When did the Romans abandon Judea? (50:20)

Bible Study (2:01) JER 31:1-7 God won't stop loving us    MT 15:21-28 The word "dog" in this gospel passage is not translated as well as it should say "puppies" --Letters (21:52) When does faith stop being faith and becomes testing God?  How is the Eastern Church the second lung of the Church?  Is it true that Padre Pio wouldn't hear confessions for ladies wearing pants?  Question about Catholic Charismatic Groups and prophetic gifts? How do I know if the Holy Spirit is talking to me?  --Word of the Day: Alone (39:36) --Callers (42:46) Do animals go to heaven?  (44:38) Could you explain 1 Corinthians 11: 1-13  as I have a question about unveiling

Bible Study (2:20)-   JER 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22 Fr. Simon discusses the remnant and the tribes of Israel and the Covenant with the House of Israel   MT 14:22-36 It's the passage where Jesus walks on water and Fr. Simon talks about holy boldness  Letters (21:41) Question about the diffieren "Marys" at different apparitions? Recommend a good book about World Religions, from a Catholic perspective?   Question about Acts 2:2 and it's interpretation and translation regarding the words "strong wind" Could you discuss speaking in tongues?  How could we say the Eastern Churches are the 2nd lung of the Church when many don't believe in Immaculate Conception?  Word of the Day-Nehushtan (34:24) Callers (39:48) Question about the validity of the Lutheran Eucharist?  (42:26) Went to a mass on Sunday and they had guitars and singing. I left because it wasn't right. Did that count as my Sunday obligation? (46:51) I saw a Mass on TV where garments were placed on the Archbishop in front of the congregation. Why would they do t

Jeremiah 28:1-17 - Father Simon talks about the importance of understanding prophecy. Matthew 14:13-21 - Jesus hears about the death of John the Baptist and he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place. Fr. Simon talks about the importance of prayer and discernment in difficult times. Words of the Day: Church Fr. Simon talks about the meaning of the word Church. Do we go to Mass because we like a particular priest or type of music or do we go to give praise to God? Letters: Dan – What is Kabbalah and what should we know about it. How does it compare to Christianity? Anonymous – When Jesus said: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me,” what did he mean? Keith – Why do we pray certain prayers such as the Memorare differently? Desiree – Are eulogies allowed at a funeral Mass? Mary Grace – Question about a cantor who was in an inappropriate relationship. Callers (45:00) Irene – Why don’t people genuflect anymore? Angela – What is the truth about Mary Magdalene? Anne – Can my brother with Down Syndrome have a Cath

Bible Study: (1:58) Jer 26:1-9 What does this story have to do with Darwin?  Jn 11:19-27 What do we need when tragedy strikes?  Lk 10:38-42 Jesus wasn't concerned with having a great meal Letters (17:06) Lk 11:27-28, what does it mean?  Father explains what the word 'God' means?  Caller writes in about the difficulty of divorce Are Mormons Christian?  It's the responsibility of the parents to pass on the faith Does Father know of a good Bible for kids?  Listener writes in about what synecdoche means  Can I go to a Coptic mass?  Words of the Day: Cathedral and heaven (38:20) Callers (42:29) - How can I describe the saying 'Son of Man' to a non-believer? (44:31) - Question about relics - How do you pray when there's a relic?  (46:29) - Is saying or writing OMG a sin? (50:28) - When you are getting married and the priest wraps your hand, what does that signify?

Bible Study: (2:28) JER 18:1-6 Potters and clay  MT 13:47-53 More Kingdom theorizing!  Letters (20:16) Was Mary's consent essential to the Incarnation?  What should we do during the consecration?  What do we wear in heaven?  Word of the Day:  Hosanna vs Hallelujah Callers  (38:51): - Why do some churches offer confession during mass? (41:44) - What is a second nesham​a? (43:29) - What is the difference between Paradise and Kingdom in the Bible? 

Bible Study (1:50) Jer 15:10, 16-21 What's religious fanaticism Mt 13:44-46 Father continues his commentary on the Kingdom  Letters (20:19) Is the Byzantine Church missionary?  Comment about the Church and indigenous peoples Is Eucharist in the Greek Catholic Church valid?  What is the vale or valley of tears?   Word of the day: Paradise (38:04) Callers (39:50) - If someone does something that they think is wrong but it is not actually wrong is that a sin? (42:24) - Can we change the will of God?  (45:10) - Is the medal Scapular just as good as the Cloth scapular? (46:32) - What is the difference between the Socratic and Hasidic Judaism? (50:06) - Is it a sin to watch mediums and ghost hunters on TV?

Bible Study: (2:39) JER 14:17-22 The collapse of Western Civilization  MT 13:36-43 We judge by the fruit# Sir 44:1, 10-15 What is the wealth that is passed down?  Letters: (23:18) Comment about a married couple who lived together before marriage  A theologian and the heresy of Nestorianism  Do we see the Trinity in Genesis?  Word of the Day: Age (33:48) Callers  (37:36) Can we name a Race horse after your Rabbi Friend? (38:57) Do the Seraphim Guard the tabernacle in churches? and do they come to alter during consecration of the Eucharist? (The veil removed)  (43:38) Can you get an annulment without the knowledge of your spouse? (47:08) What is the difference between a communion service for a wedding and a wedding mass? (49:39) when someone goes to Purgatory can they pray for themselves?

Bible Study: (2:53) 2 COR 4:7-15 What are earthen vessels?  MT 20:20-28 Who was St. James? Were there two or three?  Letters (18:33) Question about God's time and our time My family member doubts the real presence, can he or she receive communion?  When I got to the Church, I can't find the tabernacle I'm confused by the biblical accounts of the two men crucified next to Jesus. The various Gospels seem to be contradictory Word of the Day: Weed (37:44) Callers  (41:09) Who are my enemies (biblically speaking)? (45:06) What is Wiccan? How do I talk with someone about it? (46:59) Can an adult person who is not baptized go to heaven?

Bible Study: 1:52 2 Cor 5:14-17 Why are Paul's words here so significant?  Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 An inconsistency in Scripture? Letters (14:12) Is there a place where God is not?  Question about scapulars and Christianity as a force for good Why are there so many few 'normal' saints? Question about a letter from 1500, 'a true letter from Christ' What do I do if the priest has forgotten to give me a penance?  A priest used the term 'CE,' should I mention it to the priest?  I'm upset about how the Native Americans were treated by Catholic missionaries Does praying to the saints mean we're praying to the dead?  Can Catholics marry on a Sunday? My grandmother gave me a necklace with a cross, do I need to wear crucifix instead?  Do our pets go to heaven?  Word of the Day: Soul (39:14) Callers: (43:00) - Naming Guardian Angels and if that's okay?  A friend says we shouldn't ask for it, but it's revealed to us anyway (46:22) - What do you think of the idea of a brown scapular tattoo? (48:40) - Are the Deuterocanon

Bible Study: (1:57) JER 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13 What hadn't the people in Judea understand?  MT 13:10-17 What does a parable mean?   Letters (21:32) Question about the direction priests face during the readings I'm concerned about people who need their dogs in heaven Question about Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha Does Saturday wedding mass count for Sunday? Word of the Day: Thou (35:02) Caller (38:32) - In Genesis 18, who are the three men who visited Abraham (42:38) -  Is Satan pure evil?  (46:08) - Is it Ok to go to any parish? 

Bible Study: (2:08) Jer 1:1, 4-10 Do we build the Kingdom?  Mt 13:1-9 What is God like?  Letters (20:30) What's the Church's teaching on cremation?  I receive on the Holy Communion on the tongue, but I have to go to the back of the line. I like to sit in the front of the Church, though. What should I do?  I want to translate the Bible from Greek to English--what should I do?  Word of the Day: Priest (37:36) Callers  (41:22) - When did we go from whole loaf to individual hosts in the Eucharist?  (49:27) - Is there anything in the original Greek to help explain the Trinitarian Formula for baptism?

Bible Study: (1:16) MI 7:14-15, 18-20 What's the origin of 'putting the kibosh' on something?  MT 12:46-50 Who are the brothers of the Lord?  Letters (18:41) Dyes in the ancient world Is Satan on earth?  Shouldn't the priest say 'the Body of Christ' when he gives Holy Communion?  Comment on Dr. Bernard Nathanson about abortion in America What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah? What is the word for 'thou shalt not kill' in Hebrew?  Word of the Day:  Hesed (36:34) Callers  (41:47) - Was Jonah trapped for three days in the belly of the whale?   (46:45) -  How is anamnesis connected to the original sacrifice taken place?  (49:33) - What to do with my wife as we need help in our marriage, but she just took off.  Could you help?

Bible Study: (1:59) MI 6:1-4, 6-8 What is a mishpat?  MT 12:38-42 What's an unfaithful generation?  Letters (21:04) Can sainthood be revoked? Who is Theophilus? Does the pro-life movement need to be renamed? What does Father think about women appointing bishops?  Word of the Day: Sacrifice (37:32) Callers  What is the Jewish equivalent to hell? (41:45) Can you explain Indulgences better? (45:11) What is a labyrinth? And why is there one in Saint Teresa of Avila's Convent? (49:12)

ReadingsFather breaks down the first reading and the Gospel. Father notes that there are many sun miracles which God performs. In the Gospel Father invites us to look at our own accuracy in following rules rather then trying to correct others all the time. Letters Ana - Please share the parallels between abortion and slavery Mark - Where can I find the Chapel of the Nativity?Word of the Day "Son of Man"Calls Katie: Why did Daniel mention water creatures when he asked for all creatures to be blessed? Jeff - James 1 and 2: Is the place they buried their fathers a place we can visit now? Mary Ann - I just found out there are two tabernacles in the sanctuary. Neither can be seen when you walk into the Church. Is this okay? Mary - Is it okay if my baptism is in Spanish but my birth certificate is in English. Is that okay? There's also a spelling error on the baptism papers. Also, I gave myself a Saints name that I'm not sure exists.

Bible Study: (1:45) IS 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 What are judgements? What do Jews believe about death?  MT 11:28-30 Are Jesus' words today funny?  Letters (19:25) A music director writes in about "All are Welcome" Can we bury at sea?  Word of the Day: Idiot (35:40) Callers  (46:08) Has the Church always believed that Life starts at conception? If not why not?