Father Simon Says

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?

Bible Study:  (1:50) Ti 1:1-9 Father discusses the structured life of the synagogue  (14:12) Lk 17:1-6 How do we disagree as a Catholic?  Letters (27:54) Non-Catholic listener was confused why people bury St. Joseph upside down Father discusses going up for blessings at mass My niece suffered a miscarriage; should I pray for the child?  Word of the Day: Scandal Callers (32:22)  How do you use blessed salt? (45:34) Why the Canticle of Zechariah in the Morning Prayer?

Bible Study: (1:51) PHIL 3:17—4:1 What does it mean that Paul calls us to be imitators him? LK 16:1-8 Why is this parable so upsetting?  Letters (18:41) Father Simon discusses an alarming situation in Tyler, TX (27:00) Did couples have intimate relations before marriage in ancient Jewish times?  Word of the Day: Ashamed  Callers (36:22) Back in those days, no matter what job you had, people had '2nd books', commission; is that true?  (38:46) - Difference between praying to saints and praying for dead people? (42:03) - What about if there are two candidates who are both pro-choice?

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? 

Father begins the show with a discourse about praying for the dead (the Mourner's Kaddish) Wis 3:1-9 Father discusses some history of the book of Wisdom  Letters (26:00) Do early Church writings provide insight into the relationship with the genders? (31:50) What does the narrow gate mean? Word of the Day: Restful waters (30:52) Callers: (32:57) What are the requirements for being a lector? (36:02) Question about today's Gospel Reading. Jesus said "Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me" What does that mean?  (40:04) What is the indulgence at the cemetery?  (43:16)  If you were married civilly, can you go to confession?  (46:23) What does it mean for the faithful departed to be remembered at mass? 

Today's show included a commentary about German History (3:40) and intro to St. Boniface (12:19) St. Willibrord (13:29), St. Boniface's life and death (15:29), the best way to bring a person to Christ (28:04), Word of the Day (36:42), Caller: does TV mass count for my obligation (41:56), the difference between healing and prophecy (45:19), and caller: connection between Martin Luther and Smartphones (52:10)

Bible Study: (2:09) Phil 2:1-4 Father discusses the essential element of Christian friendship Letters  (20:31) What was betrothal during the time of Christ?  Is it OK to wear the Star of David & will Jewish people go heaven?  Is it easier to be saved if we're Catholic?  Are there guidelines for who can expose the Blessed Sacrament? What is a curse?

Bible Study: (1:50) Eph 2:19-22 Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple?  Lk 6:12-16 (16:37) What does being an apostle actually mean?  Letters (24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors?  (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great?  Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51) Callers  (38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix.  And is that okay? (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic?  (43:32) - Did God create the devil?  (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school.  Is that okay? (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology? 

Bible Study: (2:02) EPH 6:10-20 Father discusses how to prepare to spread the Gospel of peace LK 13:31-35 Father revisits his comments on interpretation of Scripture  Letters  (25:15) There were no kneelers at a church I went to, should I go to confession?  (28:08) - I gave a friend a rosary; did I do the right thing?  (28:53) - Is there a difference between salvation and justification?  (31:34) - Should ghosts be displayed outside of rectories?  Word of the Day: Wave offering (35:21) Callers  (39:37) - If we've received the Holy Spirit when baptized, why do we have to pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us? (42:12) - What is the Bible teaching on death? (45:47) - If you're not Catholic, do you have to go to Mass?