Father Simon Says

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Herod Agrippa, Miracles, the tradition of the apostles and the succession of Bishops. Fr. Simon answers letters about infant baptism, Word of the Day-Herod Caller Question-About the Liturgy Caller Question-Paul and the Eucharist Caller Question-Bread and the Eucharist

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Sodom and Gomorrah and what does it mean to bury his father. He also talks about St. Irenaeus. Fr. Simon answers a letter about contraception. Word of the Day-Stiff-neck Caller Question-About the 2 days of darkness. Caller Question About the rosary Caller Question-Why Catholics called non-Christians? Caller Question-About John the Baptist and Jesus’ relationship

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Abram’s sin is affecting us today. Also the significance of Abram becoming Abraham and Sarai becoming Sarah. Fr. Simon compares this to how others change their names.  The age of Abraham and Sarah, may have not been 99 and 90, but still past the age of child bearing.  Fr. Simon shares a dream that he had where he was a bishop, and that he woke up feeling glad that it was just a dream. Also, he shares that the priesthood is broken. Fr. Simon answers letters about the 12 year prayer of St. Bridget, offering up our suffering, the use of words Word of the Day-Clean  Caller Question-About Bible Translations? Caller Question-Do we need to pray the Chaplet at 3pm, could we do it at another time?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the significance of St. John the Baptist.  He also talks about repentance and infant baptism. Fr. Simon explains that there are still some who believe St. John the Baptist is the Messiah. Fr. Simon answers letters about “slain in the spirit”, a hilarious giver, the New Testament, demons, an image of Christ Word of the Day-Zechariah Caller Question-About the words “Clement” and “Helper” Caller Question-About Psalm 139 and “fearfully made” Caller Question-Did Mother Mary accompany Jesus during his teaching?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about justification and also conforming to the image of God.  He also talks about the Pharisees Fr. Simon answers letters about St. Michael as a “Saint” or “Angel”, infallibility, Papal encyclicals Word of the Day-Born Again Caller Question-Confused about Faith and Works Caller Question-Why did Norway become Protestant?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how the scriptures are history that looks to meaning and also talks about cancel culture. Also how pearls are related to The Eucharist, from today’s Gospel. Also talks about what the dogs are like in today’s Gospel. Fr. Simon answers letters about Easter and Suffering, calling priests “Father”, Jesus in the boat, Purifying and Sanctifying oneself, permissive will Word of the Day-Trinity  Caller Question-Conflict with my pastor who doesn’t want to come to council meetings, faith formation programs, and other things at Church Caller Question-Teaching on the Church on Burials?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about history in the Book of Genesis, the name of God, and family genealogy.  He also talks about Abram and what a terebinth is. Fr. Simon answers letters about Paul and the Crucifixion Word of the Day-Judging Caller Question-Question about a verse from St. Paul about being a slave Caller Question-About Job  38: 4-7 Caller Question-About confession and venial sins Caller Question-About being born again

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the scholarship of the New Testament origins.  Fr. Simon talks about Paul’s hardships that he went through.  Fr. Simon also talks about the value of time as related to today’s Gospel. Fr. Simon answers letters about  Good Friday and Easter, Treasures, Confession Word of the Day-We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, Caller Question-About Charismatic Conferences and being slain in the Spirit Caller Question-About the Trinity and the use of the word person Caller Question-What does Rubbish mean in Philippians 3:8

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about St. Paul defending his Apostleship. Fr. Simon breaks down the Our Father from today’s Gospel Fr. Simon answers letters about “full of grace” Word of the Day-Forgive Caller Question-Could you explain Jesus being 100% man and 100% God Caller Question-Church’s teaching on Salvation outside the Church? Caller Question-About taking care of my mom who wants to die now? Caller Question-About a Spiritual Bouquet? Caller Question-Why bells are important at mass?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about welfare and philanthropy in today’s first reading and also about being a cheerful giver. He also talks about the trumpets in today’s Gospel Fr. Simon answers letters about fear, suicide, wisdom, Word of the Day-Hypocrite Caller Question-Where is the book of Sirach? Caller Question-About the Word “Amen”

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the first reading how Corinthians is a little difficult to understand, as we’re listening to 2nd half of a conversation and gives context to the Corinthians.  Also how Paul is accused of not being an apostle and that he’s not collecting money for himself.  Fr. Simon talks about the Gospel mentioning “love your enemy” and we need to will their good. Fr. Simon answers letters about putting a dog to sleep, confessions in other denominations, a priest who doesn’t offer forgiveness in confession, Word of the Day-As Caller Question-When did the Church start calling people saints? Caller Question-Could I refer to myself as a “fulfilled Jew”? Caller Question-How to convince friends that reincarnation doesn’t exist Caller Question-How old was Ishmael?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the first reading from 2 Corinthians about repentance, Paul’s sufferings.  Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus is bringing us back to the garden when he says turn your other cheek. Fr. Simon answers letters about the Mosaic Law, the Apostles as poor ignorant men, difference b/w Basilica and Cathedral, tribes of Israel Word of the Day-Tunic  Caller Question-Can the Souls in purgatory pray for us? Caller Question-About forgiving others and praying for them? Caller Question-What did Jesus say in the Temple during the three days he was lost? Caller Question-Bringing good out of everything, even the evil of abortion?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about today’s Gospel as Jesus is taken down from the Cross.  He talks about “What is Your Heart” Fr. Simon answers letters about 1 Corinthians 10:13, calling out to God, Marriage in Eastern and Western Church, Word of the Day-Yoke Caller Question-Kid asks how to stand up for his pro-life views? Caller Question-Christ in every sacrament in Eastern rite?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the veil from today’s first reading and how it relates to Jesus. In the Gospel, Fr. Simon talks about righteousness, grace and the refusal to forgive. Fr. Simon answers letters about thanksgiving from Cancer, “Unbound” and Neal Lozano and Deliverance, God giving you more than you could handle Word of the Day-Kiss Caller Question-About Unbound Caller Question-God giving you more than you could handle Caller Question-About Confession Caller Question-Burying St. Joseph State to sell your house Caller Question-About Psalm 85:13

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the word Apostle and why Paul is writing to the Corinthians, saying he’s the real thing. He talks about the Breath of God and the law, including its 613 laws.  Fr. Simon discusses fulfilling the law in light of today’s Gospel. Fr. Simon answers letters about the Torah and the Mishnah, Confession Word of the Day-Confidence  Caller Question-About evolution and Creationsm Caller Question-About the Shroud of Turin and Veronica’s Veil Caller Question-About Psalm 46:10

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about glory and truth, and how we’re not following the 613 laws and commandments anymore.  Also, how we’re sealed with the Holy Spirit now. Fr. Simon also talks about the Salt of the Earth and the significance of Salt. Fr. Simon answers letters about Euthanasia, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Father Word of the Day-Face Caller Question-Who is Melchizedek? Caller Question-Did St. Joseph go visit Elizabeth with Mary?

Daily Bible Study – Fr. Simon talks about the second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians. St. Paul talks about suffering and how our sufferings can be united to Christ and his sufferings on the Cross. Fr. Simon talks about the gospel of St. Matthew 5:1-12; the constitution of heaven. Jesus talks about His royalty and the Eight Beatitudes. Fr. Simon answers a letter from a listener who asks about the book of the covenant referenced in the book of Exodus. Father answers a letter from a listener on the concept of inihilationism and what the Church teaches about this heresy. Father answers a letter from a listener who’s son married a Jewish girl and is wondering if it is a valid marriage in the eyes of the Church. Father answers a letter from a listener who asks if Jewish people are obligated to believe in the afterlife. father answers a letter of what make a valid Baptism Word of the Day – Persecute Caller Question – Tells a story about being specific when we pray. Caller Question ̵

Daily Bible Study – Fr. Simon talks about the Book of Tobit, when the Archangel Raphael reveals himself as an angel of God. Fr. Simon talks about – the Bible and the importance of participating in bible studies. Fr. Simon answers a letter from a listener who wants to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet but is curious how they as lay person can offer up the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, to the Father. Father answers a letter from a listener who wants to know if she can attend her brothers wedding who is converting to be Greek Orthodox. Father answers a letter from a listener: Can we refer to the Holy Spirit as Lord? Word of the Day- Disciple Caller Question- Why would the Lord allow the Egyptians to cross the sea before killing them? Caller Question- What do I do with books I don’t want? Caller Question- How were the fallen angels tested by God and why did they fail? Caller Question- What do they do with the Paschal Candle at the end of the year?

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about the Book of Tobit, marriage of Tobiah and Sarah, and the Great Commandment from the Gospel of Mark Fr. Simon goes on a tirade on the Bible and translations Fr. Simon answers letters about naming children in the Bible and about the psalms, about someone changing their gender Word of the Day- Soul/Mind Caller Question-How do discern if God is speaking to you or you’re hearing your own voice Caller Question-About Euthanasia as her grown children think it’s okay to kill old people if they’re in pain Caller Question-Why are there no Old Testament Saints? Caller Question-About knowing each other in heaven

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Tobit, God testing us, the demon Asmodeous who’s trying to end marriage;  Also talks about the Gospel and life after death, Fr. Simon answers letters about the King James Bible and the Word of God, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Word of the Day- Saddducee Caller Question-Who killed Christ? Does the Talmud talk negatively of Jesus? Caller Question-Difference between Apostles Creed and Nicene Creed and mention of hell?