Sinopsis
Father Simon Says is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
Episodios
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Father Simon Says October 29th – Draw Your Strength from the Lord
29/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we can draw our strength from the Lord. Caller Question – Is abortion okay if the woman was raped? Caller Question – What is the name of the devil? Word of the Day – Principalities Caller Question – Was Mary Magdalene Jesus partner?
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Father Simon Says October 28th – Fellow Citizens
28/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we are fellow citizens with the holy ones. Caller Question – What is the difference between the Franciscan Rosary and the Rosary? Caller Question – Are we allowed to pray for Judas Iscariot? Word of the Day – Simon Caller Question – What does the phrase “world without end” mean?
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Father Simon Says October 27th – Be Subordinate to One Another
27/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means to be subordinate to others. Caller Question – What are Fatima Seers? Caller Question – What is the history of Nazarite marriages in Hebrew times? Word of the Day – Olive Plants Caller Question – What is the difference between the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed? Caller Question – What are the significance of the names of Arch Angels?
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Father Simon Says October 26th – Be Imitators of God
26/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means to be an imitator of God. Word of the Day – Satan Caller Question – Why does the Rosary have 10 Hail Mary’s and 1 Our Father? Caller Question – Is it appropriate to wash the brides feet at a wedding reception? Caller Question – When did prayer with folded hands begin? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the Canticle of Zachariah?
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Father Simon Says October 23rd – Living in a Manner Worthy of the Call
23/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we can all live in a manner worthy of the call we have all received. Caller Question – What does the Church teach about limbo? Word of the Day – The Penny Caller Question – Could the creation of Adam and Eve be a suggestion of marriage in the Old Testament? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the Church hierarchy?
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Father Simon Says October 22nd – Kneeling Before God
22/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we all kneel before God. Caller Question – 1st Samuel 18:10-11. What do the words “evil spirit” mean in the context? Word of the Day – Surpassing Caller Question – How to help a friend who is an alcoholic? Caller Question – Was St Paul preaching before or after the death of Jesus? Caller Question – What does the term Children of Wrath mean in Ephesians 2:10?
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Father Simon Says October 21st – The Stewardship of God’s Grace
21/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the stewardship of God’s grace. Word of the Day – Rest Caller Question – What is the Catholic view on accepting Jesus as savior in order to get into heaven? Caller Question – What is the difference between a servant and a steward? Caller Question – How old was Mary she passed away.
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Father Simon Says October 20th – Servants Awaiting the Master
20/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why we should be like the servants awaiting the master. Word of the Day – Air Caller Question – What is the best bible commentary for New and Old Testament? Caller Question – When people died before Christ, did they expect to be resurrected at some point? Caller Question – What is a good bible for her 8 year old grandson? Caller Question – How was the book of Job passed on?
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Father Simon Says October 19th – Dead in our Sin
19/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we are dead within our sin. Caller Question – In reading the book of Acts, is there a contradiction made? Caller Question – If Jesus teaches us to laugh, then where is it in the bible? Word of the Day – The Power of the Ruler of the Air. Caller Question – Is divorce without annulment a sin or is it the remarriage that is a sin?
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Father Simon Says October 16th – Chosen in Christ
16/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who it is that is chosen in Christ. Caller Question – How to handle a child who is viewing porn? Word of the Day – Seal Caller Question – Can non Catholics receive anointing of the sick?
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Father Simon Says October 15th – Redemption By His Blood
15/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Caller Question – What is the relation of psalm 22 to the cross? Caller Question – He has not gone to Mass since March due to Covid. Is he being to cautious? Word of the Day – Zachariah Caller Question – How can we pray with not a lot of words? Caller Question – Is it a sin if I was dishonest in filling out an application? Caller Question – What should she do with a plastic rosary that broke?
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Father Simon Says October 14th – Works of the Flesh
14/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we need to be weary of the works of the flesh. Caller Question – What is the meaning of the punishments in Exodus 21? Word of the Day – Guided Caller Question – Why do we ask forgiveness of sin during Mass? Caller Question – What is meant by the real presence in the Old Testament? Caller Question – What exactly is the book of Sirach?
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Father Simon Says October 13th – Bound to the Law
13/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what Paul means about being bound to the law. Caller Question – Heard a claim that Catholics have changed the Second Commandment. Is this true? Word of the Day – To Walk Caller Question – What are the works of the law and how does it work? Caller Question – Why did God give Adam and Eve garments of skin before leaving the Garden of Eden. Caller Question – Why are there 10 commandments and not 12?
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Father Simon Says October 12th – The Two Sons of Abraham
12/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who the two sons of Abraham were. Word of the Day -Sinai Caller Question: About the word “and” in the creed and the differences b/w the Catholic and Orthodox Church Caller Question: Is using “colorful” language a sin? Caller Question: If we pray for our enemies, do we also pray for the devil? Caller Question: Asking Fr. Simon’s opinion about the apparition in Bayside, NY
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Father Simon Says October 9th – Driving out Demons
09/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus’ response to those who tested Him after seeing him cast out demons. Word of the Day – The Finger of God Caller Question – Does the Eastern Rite Church use the same form for baptism and the Latin Rite? Caller Question – The book of revelation, can Father Simon comment on the description of heaven? Caller Question – What is the stigmata?
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Father Simon Says October 8th – Stupid Galatians?
08/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why the scriptures calls the Galatians stupid. Caller Question – Can Father Simon give examples of mortal and venial sins? Word of the Day – Scorpion Caller Question – Is it efficacious to have Mass said for someone who received an apostolic pardon? Caller Question – Our Lady of Fatima, what does she mean when she talks about those people who don’t have anyone to pray for them?
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Father Simon Says October 7th – The Our Father
07/10/2020 Duración: 48minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching his disciples to pray just like John had taught his disciples. Word of the Day – Esteem Caller Question – What is a plenary indulgence? Caller Question – The Doxology ending of the Our Father. Was that added by a scribe later on?
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Father Simon Says October 6th – Martha and Mary
06/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus meant when he told Martha that Mary had chosen the better part. Word of the Day – Judaism Caller Question – Is it possible that some bible stories are to violent for a 4 year old? Caller Question – Is abortion okay if the life of the mother is in danger? Caller Question – Where in scripture does it say that we have an immortal soul?
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Father Simon Says October 5th – The One True Gospel
05/10/2020 Duración: 49minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the truth of one Gospel in Christ. Word of the Day – Neighbor Caller Question – Why can baptized, non Catholics not receive the Eucharist? Caller Question – Can Catholics support the death penalty?
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Fr. Simon Says Oct. 2nd-The Guardian Angels
02/10/2020 Duración: 50minDaily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading as it relates to God’s decisions and the Gospel about the humility of God Caller Question: If you’re cremated, will your body be reunited during resurrection? Caller Story: Shares a Guardian Angel Story Caller Question: Could you receive Eucharist in different churches?