Father Simon Says

Fr. Simon talks about how Christianity came about from Judaism and connecting it to Good Friday and the Crucifixion   Word of the Day – Abandon   Caller Question-Who was the young man who had a white cloak and ran away naked in the Agony of the Garden? Caller Question-About completing my five first Fridays while 1st Friday is on Good Friday. Caller Question-Why do we do the Gloria and ring the bells on Holy Thursday? Caller Question-Do the Orthodox do the Hail Holy Queen at the end of the rosary? Caller Question-Why is “Amen” omitted during the Our Father during Mass? Caller Question-Is chicken considered meat?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the story of the Last Supper.   Word of the Day – Power Caller Question – Was Jesus given vinegar or wine on the hyssop during his crucifixion? Caller Question – If we are to have reverence for the Body and Blood of Christ, why do we receive communion in the hand? Caller Question – Where were Martha and Lazarus during the crucifixion? Caller Question – She is 92 years old. What are the rules for fasting and abstinence?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the worth of the thirty pieces of silver that Judas was given for turning over Jesus.   Word of the Day – The Feast of Unleavened Bread Caller Question – Does the Orthodox Church believe in the Trinity? Caller Question – Are Latin prayers more efficacious than others? Caller Question – Why was sacrifice needed for the salvation of humanity?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the betrayal of Jesus.   Word of the Day – Passion Caller Question – On Palm Sunday, was Jesus riding on a donkey or a horse? Caller Question – If we are consuming the body and blood of Christ, why are we not considered cannibals? Caller Question – Which Protestant was responsible for removing the deuterocanonical books in the bible? Caller Question – What are the fasting rules for Holy Week? Caller Question – Why do Catholics read the passion of Jesus on Palm Sunday?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s Gospel reading and the greed of Judas   Word of the Day – Nard Caller Question-About Original Sin and the Pangs of Childbirth? Caller Comment-About the Shroud of Turin and about the parts that were examined Caller Comment-How faith brings about miracles

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the attempt to stone Jesus.   Word of the Day – Blasphemy Caller Question – She lost a child during pregnancy. Should she pray for the soul of the child? Caller Question – What is the timetable of Jesus’ passion? Caller Question – Luke 19:43, what is the Greek word for Palisade?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the story of the Annunciation.   Caller Question – Is considering becoming Catholic but doesn’t agree with all the Churches teaching. Should she still pursue it? Word of the Day – Virgin Caller Question – Can a Mason marry a Catholic? Caller Question – Why are Jews considered the chosen people?  

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how we are all a slave to sin, and the key to our freedom from that sin.   Word of the Day – Forgiveness Caller Question – What does it mean when we hear that “Jesus descended into hell”? Caller Question – How to explain the word of God properly to protestants? Caller Question – How to explain to an 8 year old the idea that if Jesus was Jew, how are we Catholic?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and where it is that Jesus is going that the Pharisees could not go.   Word of the Day – I Am Caller Question – What is the difference between Jehovah Witness and Catholics? Caller Question – How can we be happy in heaven if someone we love isn’t there with us? Caller Question – Is it true the Eucharist stays in us for about 10 minutes after consuming?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Susanna and her faith and trust in God.   Word of the Day – Glory Caller Question – Can people with cognitive disabilities become saints? Caller Question – Who is allowed to give last rites? Caller Question – Does suffering on Earth take time off from purgatory?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the trust that Joseph had in the Lord and the role that he was going to play in the life of Jesus and Mary.   Word of the Day – Caravan Caller Question – How do the souls in purgatory pray for us if they cant pray for themselves? Caller Question – Why does a 7 year old have to go to 2 years of formation before being baptized? Caller Question – What is the difference between consubstantiation, transubstantiation? Caller Question – Can you be baptized more than once?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the blazing wrath that God threated Israel with.   Word of the Day – The Love of God Caller Question – If we disagree with something the Pope says, does that mean we disagree with Christ? Caller Question – He has collected holy cards over the years. What is the proper way to dispose of them? Caller Question – Does the priest have the authority to change the order of the Mass? Caller Question – If we were to call the “Town Hall” sacred ground, would that be considered idolatry? Caller Question – What is the literal translation of “Kyrie”?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the objection the Jews had to Jesus making himself equal to God.   Word of the Day – Equal Caller Question – Is there any thought in the Jewish community about building a 3rd Temple? Caller Question – Is it true that Jewish belief is that a child is not human until it is born? Caller Question – How are we called to pray for our enemies? Caller Question – Is there any scripture to pray for the repose of a soul? Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 3 days of darkness?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the flowing of water from the temple.   Caller Question – Is there salvation for those who are anti-life? Word of the Day – Mania

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means when we hear about the creation of new heavens and new Earth.   Word of the Day – Lo Caller Question – Who has the authority to bind sin on Earth? Caller Question – Would it be better to not be born than to end up in Hell? Caller Question – What is the “New Israel” that Father Simon talks about? Caller Question – What was the purpose of Jesus fasting for 40 days?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and which is the first of all the commandments.   Caller Question – Are the homeless considered part of the poor that Jesus talked about? Caller Question – Why is there wickedness in heavenly places? Word of the Day – Ephraim Caller Question – How do we know when to “turn the other cheek” and having a conversation to resolve an issue?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the power of Jesus to drive out demons.   Caller Question – Has a family member who was a Mason, should he be concerned? Caller Question – Can he use holy oil for things like gardening? Word of the Day – The Strong Man Caller Question – The 5th sorrow of Joseph. Wants any insight that Father Simon could provide. Caller Question – Why does the word “and” appear so much in the bible?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the statutes and decrees that Moses gave to Israel.   Caller Question – Why is the Eucharist not mentioned in the Nicene Creed? Word of the Day – Statutes Caller Question – Why do we baptize people as children? Caller Question – How do we know that the Shroud of Turin is real?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how often Jesus tells us that we must forgive others.   Word of the Day – Ecclesia Caller Question – Is it okay to go to a non Catholic prayer group? Caller Question – In John 4:21 Jesus uses the word “woman” when talking to the woman at the well. Is that the same word “woman” that Jesus used for his mother at the wedding at Cana? Caller Question – Can we forgive others through cards or letters?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the acceptance of prophets in their native land.   Word of the Day – Earth Caller Question – Must we interact with people whom we have forgiven but don’t really like? Caller Question – If Jesus was born Jewish, when did he become Christian? Caller Question – Her 9 year old grandson is being denied baptism because he is 9. Why is that?