Father Simon Says

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Father Simon Says is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

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  • Father Simon Says – October 22, 2021 – Paul Goes West

    22/10/2021 Duración: 51min

    Rom 7:18-25a Why did Paul go West? Father explains What’s so fascinating about Paul’s cultural life? Lk 12:54-59 What is human idolatry? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about languages at mass Letters Letter about Della Reese and Mahlia Jackson My daughter did Yoga at gym class–is that OK? Word on Fire: Orthodoxy Callers: Could you recommend a good book about Mary?  I’m a Protestant and want to know more. What is the Church’s position about the Jews & salvation? If I hang the rosary from my mirror in my car and pray the rosary, is that okay? I recommend Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre, for the caller who asked about Mary Am I okay going to my sister’s house, even if she practices Buddhism?    

  • Father Simon Says – October 21, 2021 – Artichokes!

    21/10/2021 Duración: 50min

    Rom 6:19-23 What does it mean that Romans went from lawlessness to lawlessness? Lk 12:49-53 What does the word baptism actually mean? Mass Hysteria: Father explains why his approach to mass isn’t grim Letters: Letter about the 9th commandment; Father relates the question to St. Irenaeus Listener asks a question about being open to life after infertility Letter disagrees with Father about cantors using microphones Word of the Day: Sin Callers : How would father advise an orthodox catholic to maintain their tranquility in todays church? and when they encounter heresy, how do we speak up for the truth?  Regarding the holy spirit when he was baptized, did he receive the holy spirit at birth or was it later? The finding of the child Jesus in the temple is a joyful mystery but also one of the seven sorrows of Mary. How can this be? Who are the three Mary’s in the Bible?

  • Father Simon Says – October 20, 2021 – Obedient from the Heart

    20/10/2021 Duración: 51min

    Rom 6:12-18 Father goes into detail about the Talmud because he thinks the letter to the Romans is Talmudic Lk 12:39-48 Who is the wise servant, how are we saved, and who is the thief? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about masses that are more about the priest than the Father Letters: Question about handholding at mass Letter about those who badmouth the Blessed Mother–is it sinful? Word of the day: Obedient from the heart Callers: If Angels are inside or outside of time? Question about the consecration timeline at the last supper Muslims view Jesus as a prophet, not as savior. Can Catholics think of Jesus as prophet AND Savior?  

  • Father Simon Says – October 19, 20221 – Souls and Spirits

    19/10/2021 Duración: 50min

    Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 Father thinks this first reading is really complicated; he explains why that is, and what’s really going on in The Letter to the Romans Mass Hysteria Father talks about the nature of the devil, evil, and the liturgical calendar Letters Father follows up with a caller who talked about Catholics advising Kennedy to legalize abortion Father talks about the divine and human natures of scripture Father answers a question about hymns at mass Word of the Day Vigilante Callers Is there a difference between soul and spirit? Does Father know the history of the opening antiphon and communion antiphon If there’s a patron saint or patron saint couple for those who are separated? Could Father explain the doctrinal basis of Natural Family Planning?

  • Father Simon Says – October 18, 20221 – Untouched by Professionalism

    18/10/2021 Duración: 51min

    2 Tm 4:10-17b Father describes why this text from Paul is so poignant as well as why Paul might ask for papyrus rolls. Lk 10:1-9 What does Jesus mean by “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” Mass Hysteria Father plays a clip from Screwtape Letter’s about the danger of ‘the same old thing’ Letters: Listener writes in about Church music Question about Jesus naming re-naming Peter Where did Communion on the tongue originate? What’s the difference between the Bethlehem of Galilee and Bethlehem of Judea Does baptism during mass distract from Mass? Word of the Day: Apostle Callers: What does Fr. Simon know about Synod on Synodality? Question about Brown Scapular and the blessings Difficulties with my three sons getting them to mass–how do I proceed?  

  • Father Simon Says – October 14, 20221 – Moon River

    14/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Lk 11:47-54 Father talks about fatal accommodation, and the problems with modern biblical scholarship Mass Hysteria: will Moon River bring young people to Mass? Why isn’t Mass an expression of who I am? Letters What the difference between apostle and prophets Father talks about sacrifice, ecumenism, and mass Father responds to a letter about Jonah Word of the Day: Apostle Callers: When we read the Bible, it’s what God says to us, not what we say it means. Prophets see things clearly from God’s point of view. Question about Mary going into the temple and if women were allowed, and why didn’t Joseph speak? What’s Father’s opinion on a specific song, ‘Shelter Me’?

  • Father Simon Says – October 13, 20221 – No Partiality

    13/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Rom 2:1-11 Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?” Lk 11:42-46 Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity Letters: Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law? why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation? Are the Knights of Columbus like the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher Word of the day: Partiality Callers: A kid in faith formation class asked a tough question– how would you respond? I understand that some priests consulted with the Kennedy’s and said that pro-choice was the way to go. Is this true? If so what are the implications? What is meant by ‘the word of God is living’ in Hebrews 4:12    

  • Father Simon Says – October 13, 20221 – No Partiality

    13/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Rom 2:1-11 Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?” Lk 11:42-46 Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity Letters: Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law? Why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation? Are the Knights of Columbus like the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher Word of the day: Partiality Callers: A kid in faith formation class asked a tough question– how would you respond? I understand that some priests consulted with the Kennedy’s and said that pro-choice was the way to go. Is this true? If so what are the implications? What is meant by ‘the word of God is living’ in Hebrews 4:12    

  • Father Simon Says – October 12, 20221 – Health Kicks

    12/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Rom 1:16-25 What’s so wrong with health kicks? Lk 11:37-41 Jesus reclined at table–what did that mean? Father talks about putting a hedge around the law; what’s a hedge? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a couple of letters regarding bad church music Letters: Father talks about deliverance Why is the real presence of Jesus not part of the Creed The listen’s parish changed the word Wife to Spouse in Psalm 128 Word of the day: Faith and righteousness Callers: Are venial sins forgiven in the penitential rite of the mass? Do you still need to confess these venial sins at your next confession? Why is the song “City of God” heretical? I just saw a bumper sticker that says ‘I love Jesus because I am Muslim.’  What does this mean? What happens to our guardian angel when we die?

  • Father Simon Says – October 11, 2001 – Apostleship!

    11/10/2021 Duración: 48min

    Rom 1:1-7 Father believes Paul helped found the Church of Rome Lk 11:29-32 Father talks about the devotion and faith of Ninevites Mass Hysteria Father addresses some of his thoughts about priests singing at mass and incense Letters When are you supposed to sing the communion antiphon? Question about the Creed–visible and invisible Letter about liturgical songs sounding like soft rock Word of the day: Apostleship Callers I have been away from the Church for 50 years and I want to come back but am having trouble believing that Jesus is the Son of God. What advice can you give to help me believe better?

  • Father Simon Says – October 8, 2001 – This Little Light of Mine

    08/10/2021 Duración: 48min

    Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Who was the prophet Joel? Father dives into some Lk 11:15-26 What is the finger of God that Jesus mentions? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about valid matter for mass Letters: Letter asking about the finding of Jesus in the temple? Letter about someone who is waiting to Question about circumcision Word of the Day: Unclean spirit Callers: Can Satan influence or control your dreams Question about scripture and exorcisms How do I balance my work life with my spiritual life? I feel like I am neglecting my prayer life to get ahead at work. Is the quote ‘take and eat’ a good argument for communion in the hand?

  • Father Simon Says – October 7, 2001 – Our Lady of the Rosary!

    07/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Mal 3:13-20b Did Malachi actually live? Father explains Our Lady of the Rosary Lk 11:5-13 Jesus explains how God answers our prayers Mass Hysteria: Father talks about some of the food rules at mass Letters: What’s a penitential liturgy? Why are angels depicted with wings? Question about Nathaniel’s confession of faith It is a sin to do other things during prayer? Word of the day: Encyclical Callers How do you know when a child with special needs like Down syndrome reaches the age of reason? When we moved an altar at Church, we saw an insert with a relic inside. Why is there a relic in the altar? What is this for? Is it proper to raise our hands or hold hands at the Our Father? I don’t think it’s right.

  • Father Simon Says – October 6, 2001 – Hallowed

    06/10/2021 Duración: 48min

    Jon 4:1-11 Father says what the hardest part of Christianity is Lk 11:1-4 Father teaches the term ipsissima verba Chrisiti, and how it applies to today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Spontaneous masses and structured prayer meetings Letters: Letter about a progressive parish Is it permissible to get married in the Church sacramentally, but not legally? Word of the day: Hallowed Callers: On giving communion to someone w/dementia? Pope’s authority when he speaks ex cathedra.  Could you explain?

  • Father Simon Says – October 5, 2001 – Does God Change His Mind?

    05/10/2021 Duración: 48min

    Jon 3:1-10 Did God actually change his mind? Lk 10:38-42 Father has an alternate translation for today’s Gospel–“Mary has taken the good portion” Mass Hysteria: Father talks about reading scripture at mass Letters: Who are the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher? Pastor’s homilies have embraced a universal oneness–but rarely mentions God Word: He shall crush your heel Callers: Who is the ‘he’ in ‘he repented of the evil from today’s first reading? Did Jonah live during the time that Syria overtook the Northern Kingdom? Can you recommend a good wedding gift for a couple I don’t know very well? Is suicide mentioned anywhere in the Old or New Testament?    

  • Father Simon Says – October 4, 2001 – Where’s Waldo?

    04/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11 Father discusses on the historicity of the story Lk 10:25-37 Father reflects on what loving God with all we have Mass Hysteria: Father discusses silence before mass Letters: Letter asking about shaking off the dust of the town that rejects them and Jesus rebuking his apostles Letter from a homeschooling mom about who the Waldensians were  Question about when the communion antiphon is said Word of the day: Our Father and our King Callers Luke 2:35 – what is meant by ‘the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed’? How do we properly care for relics as lay people? What does the Church teach on the giving and obtaining of relics? What is Church’s teaching on distributism?

  • Father Simon Says – October 1, 2021 – Do-Re-Mi

    01/10/2021 Duración: 49min

    Bar 1:15-22 Who was Baruch? Father Simon explains! Lk 10:13-16 In our rejection of life, we’ve rejected God. Mass Hysteria: Father explains the importance of seeing Mass as a covenant, and the writings of Justin Martyr Letters: Question about the birettas A listener has a theory about Jesus calling the woman ‘a puppy’  Letter about Jesus’ plea to send laborers out in the harvest Is it fair that we have indulgences and gifts like the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Word of the Day: Sack cloth and Ashes Callers: Would you give a present to a gay couple for a so called same-sex marriage? I am a lector and I have a collection of lectionaries. How should I dispose of them? Caller asks about a book by a priest, and thinks there a lot of problems with it What was Mary’s maiden name? Can cremated ashes be buried at Sea?

  • Father Simon Says – September 30, 2021 – The Watergate

    30/09/2021 Duración: 49min

    Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength–this is a prescription about how to pray joyfully. When we start to pray gratefully–we begin to see the good that God has done in our lives Lk 10:1-12 What does it mean for peace to return to us? Mass hysteria: Father goes into detail again about communion blessings Letters: Are there any apparitions about going to daily mass? How do we view the marriage of Joseph and Mary? Letter about the lost tribes Word of the day : Face Callers: What should I do when I am spiritually exhausted when praying for a special intention. Looking for different methods to discerning God’s will in my life. Where is St. Peter really buried? How can I use blessed oil and salt to bless my home?

  • Father Simon Says – September 29, 2021 – What are Angels?

    29/09/2021 Duración: 49min

    Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Father begins mentioning the apocalyptic nature of the Book of Daniel What does the word angel mean? Father also talks about the anthropomorphizing of angels Jn 1:47-51 What does duplicity actually mean? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about Archbishop Sample’s letter on liturgy; Father also talks about a new vocations video Letters: Letter about Neanderthals Father talks about Francis Cardinal George Word of the Day: Puppy   Callers: Personal dilemma, in a debate with friend on Origenism, tips to refute the argument. What was the Jewish population before the Babylonian exile? How many people were taken from the Jewish land into Babylon? Question about Saint Patrick  

  • Father Simon Says – September 28, 2021 – If Angels Had Wings

    28/09/2021 Duración: 50min

    Zec 8:20-23 Father thinks the roots of anti-Semitism came from this period. Lk 9:51-56 Jesus doesn’t want to destroy those who disagree with him Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about the Donatists and Augustine Letters: Father reads a letter from someone asking what forbearers means Letter about angels, who Fr. Simon says knows as God knows Letter about the number of books in the Bible Word: Desire Callers Question about Eucharistic prayer Question about a beheading in Scripture Do you need to pray with you eyes open? What does Father Simon know about St. Herbert Derwentwater?

  • Father Simon Says – September 27 2021 – Rubble Heap

    27/09/2021 Duración: 50min

    Father talks about the destructive nature of artificial birth control Zec 8:1-8 God brings his people back to Jerusalem Mass Hysteria: Mass is not a repetition of the sacrifice of Christ Letters: Why have a funeral mass and not a mass later on? Letter about Indiana Jones Why doesn’t the Catholic Church allow abortion in cases when the mother’s life is at risk? Word of the day: Image and likeness Callers: Would like to know about music: music in revival meetings, and music in mass etc. When is the communion antiphon supposed to be said?

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