Father Simon Says

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Father gives the history of Joseph and his brothers Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Father explains precisely where Jesus was crucified and how it explains today’s Gospel Father explains the Church's teaching on evolution Letters I’m going to be a mid-wife, but the organization I’m going to work with supports contraception, is that OK? Father gets a letter about German greetings What is the purpose of life? Word of the day: Fruit

Jer 17:5-10 Father talks about the need for examination of conscience  Lk 16:19-31 Father talks about why the story of Lazarus is actually funny Letters Father answers a question on sola fide What are Father's thoughts about singing Tantum Ergo during communion?  Priest didn't want parishioner to talk about purgatory anymore Are leprechauns evil spirits? How can we show love to those in same-sex relationships without showing approval?  Father reads a question about liturgy and Latin   Word of the day: Metanoia

Jer 18:18-20 Father explains what we can learn from history  Mt 20:17-28 Was Jesus just a philosopher?  Letters Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans?  Can we believe in evolution? Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday? Word of the Day: Servant Callers  What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart? Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection? How did early Christians celebrate Lent? 

Is 1:10, 16-20 What is superstition?  Mt 23:1-12 Father describes ancient Jewish rituals  Letters Question about disposing of Holy Things  Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism  Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?  Word of the Day: Father  Callers A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out?  Could you respond to that? Why do we have communion in the hand?

Dn 9:4b-10 God will forgive sins, but won't he forgive? Lk 6:36-38 Father talks about what one of the most important words of the Bible is Letters Why do people bow to the priest as he approaches the altar? Caller writes in about quiet in the sacristy If confirmation completes baptism, does it make up for any defect in my original baptism? Word of the Day: Star Callers What verb tense did Zacchaeus use? How do you know that this specific mate that God has for you, is the right one? I saw a woman barefoot in mass?  Is that okay? What to do if you don't agree with the pastoral decision of my bishop?

Ez 18:21-28 Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?  Mt 5:20-26 Father explains who the Pharisees were Letters Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest Word of the Day: Righteousness  Callers: A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already.  What do I say to him? What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removed movie Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia  Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward?  Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there?   Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?

Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah exist? Father explains  Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?  Letters: Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?  Why do people bow to the priest processing in?  Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation? Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass Word of the Day: Altar  Callers  What does 'the Word became flesh' mean? Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old. How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days? 

Is 55:10-11 Who is the ultimate statement of God?  Mt 6:7-15 What's the most challenging verse in today's passage?  Letters Listener writes in about an infanticide bill What's the altar of repose?  With all the signs of tribulation happening, why doesn't the Catholic Church talk about the rapture?  Was 'take up your cross' a common phrase in Jesus' time?  Word of the Day: Trespass  Callers: Pronunciation of a couple of words and how it affected old testament stories?  How to pronounce the Hebrew letter, 'Sin' and 'Shin' and did it make a difference? When someone dies, is that God's will?  My husband died of COVID a couple of months ago. Is there supposed to be a 15th Station of the Cross? I went to a funeral at a mortuary, and it was a layperson who facilitated the funeral, and it was a Catholic funeral 

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Why does Catholicism have so many rules?  Mt 25:31-46 Are we saved by our works?  Letters: Mother lost contact with her formerly abusive father---should she write to him?  Father reads a letter about population issues--Countries in Africa are growing above replacement levels Can Catholics do a rosary marathon for peace? Is sleep paralysis a form of spiritual attack?  Word of the Day: Holy  Callers How could I deal w/my mom who continually shames me? How many eucharistic prayers are there and my church is using a new one where it means reconciliation? Why are the symbols that represent the Gospels, those particular symbols? How is that passing down given to us, all those canons (from previous conversation)

Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast?  Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting  Letters Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song Is there salt in holy water?  Can a non-Catholic read at mass Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints  Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated Callers: What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years.  More like spiritual advice? Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving.  What could I do? Could you explain Rogation Days?

Dt 30:15-20 Father asks whether we can break the law of God   Lk 9:22-25 Father talks about what the cross is actually about  Letters Father reads a letter about the nature of salvation Can a validly baptized not Catholic go to confession?  Can I open the tabernacle without the pastor's permission? Word of the Day: commandments, statues, and judgements  Callers Can you clarify what we should understand about the rapture and why it is not Church teaching? When some are taken, which are left and which are left behind? Can you help me better understand when Jesus said, 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me' on the Cross? 

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What did hypocrite mean in the ancient world?  Father shares a story of repentance  Letters Question about "the same sun the hardens the clay melts the wax" Who are the different James' of the New Testament  Did the Apostle John write John's Gospel? Can non-Catholics distribute ashes Father talks about the stations of the Cross Word of the day: He made him to be sin Callers: Why does one need to go confess venial sins in confession? I'm a music director, but the cantor is starting to choose the music themselves over my recommendations.  What should I do?  Is it okay to have meat during the reception of my father's funeral this Friday of Lent? Greek priest calls in to compliment Fr. Simon's bedside manner 

1 Pt 1:10-16 What does salvation have to do with our body?  Mk 10:28-31 Father tells a story of frustration at the parish  Letters:  When does the transubstantiation occur?  Question about the veil of Veronica Word of the Day: To Stoop Callers  What is Pentecostal Baptism and how is that different from Sacrament of Confirmation? My brother is gay, and is 63 years old. How should we approach our brother who recently came out?  Question about Lent, are you able to practice the Lenten practices, if you're in RCIA? Question about Isaiah 45:7  How does God create evil? Is there a particular saint, to pray when there's a stubborn cross we don't want to accept

1 Pt 1:3-9 Why does God allow temptation?  Mk 10:17-27 What's the right relationship to possessions?  Letters Question can a person in someone living in sin go to communion?  What is the sting of death?   What are the differences between earthly and heavenly wisdom Listener has a question about the Hitchcock movie, I Confess Word: Finishing up 1 Cor 13 Callers:  My daughter wanted to marry a non-practicing Muslim but her Byzantine priest (we're Byzantine) wouldn't do it b/c he needs to be Catholic.  Years later, I found out that same priest married a Byzantine and a Jew. How should I proceed? 

Jas 5:9-12 Father talks about the difficulty of division  Mk 10:1-12 Did God change his mind about morality?  Letters In the St. Michael Prayer, who is, O Prince of the Heavenly Host?  Which wisdom did God give to King Solomon?  Word of the Day: Hope Callers: Fr. Simon talks about 'Pentecostal' on the show, but could he clarify what that means?   If Genesis used the word 'We' from God, why in baptism does it have to be 'I'; referring to priest who used wrong word.  I'm Non-Catholic What does 'hosts' mean in the St. Michael prayer? Catholic Church's position on baptisms and weddings during Lent?  Okay during Lent? God draws straight w/cooked lines and narrow gates, is there hope for us? I heard Patrick Madrid say, 'Christ did not come to create Christianity, but Catholicism'.  Could Fr. Simon clarify?

Jas 5:1-6 Father talks about the early Roman Church, and how much in tithe we should give Mk 9:41-50 Father discusses the scandal of God being a carpenter Letters:  Father corrects the record about private revelation Father talks about the binary of man/woman Word of the Day: More from Corinthians  Callers:  Can I have a funeral mass for my long deceased husband?  Does an insincere confession deserve forgiveness? How to talk to an ex-Catholic that says the Catholic Church has just too many rules and regulations that are not biblical

 James 4:13-17 James is speaking to the powerful and that they have responsibility Mark 9:38-40 Being silent about evils in society Letters Could you describe what is a scrupulous spoon?  The use of "they", "he", "she"? Word of the Day: Mirror Callers: Helps Fr. Simon with a prayer when mixing wine and water Ask Fr. Simon for words of inpsiration for her mom who wants to die now How to honor the dead w/masses? Is the color blue in the Bible? How to deal with my mom who makes fun of me and my faith?  Where are we going to get new priests?

Fr. Simon talks about the authoritative teaching of St. Peter    Matthew 16:13-19 Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus gave authority to Peter.  Letters Priests who don't say mass regularly?  About mass being entertainment Question about prayer to Jesus and Mary "Fruit of Righteousness" and its meaning?  Word of the Day:  Infant   Callers: Another funeral mass said for my late dad when I move him next to my late mom? The priest doesn't have us say the creed during mass?  Difference b/w Catholics and Eastern Orthodox

 James 3:13-18 Fr. Simon discusses wisdom and knowledge  Mark 8:34-9:1 Fr. Simon discusses about the power of prayer and fasting  Letters Did Thomas Aquinas reject the Summa Theologica? What to do about someone praying loud in Church?    Word of the Day: Someone who can't speak   Callers: Why do people call for Jesus now when the Bible says we don't know when he's coming Is it okay to take pictures during Mass?  Question about St. Veronica