Father Simon Says

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?

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?