Father Simon Says

Ex 20:1-17 Father breaks down the 10 Commandments Letters How do I deal with disappointments in the Church? Question about angels Word of the day: Idol Callers Question about David and Solomon and The Sabbath

2 Cor 5:14-17 Is Paul a real apostle? What are your expectations about Jesus? Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 What’s the significance of the way the burial clothes are laid? Letters Does Our Lady have the imprint of the sacraments? Testimony about Lourdes Word of the Day: Shroud Callers Baby names: Can we name our baby Caeli Why did Jesus tell Mary M. not to cling to him? Can old people have relations if they never married by love each other? Taking a Ti-Chi class. Is that okay?

Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 God is a jealous God? Why are the Israelites being tested? Letters Can I attend this wedding? Question about praying for sinners? Comments about The Veil Removed Could a Catholic baptize in the river? Word of the Day: Manna Callers Why do Catholics baptize infants? Question about Catholic and Protestant Baptism Is Jesus body and soul in heaven?

Ex 14:21—15:1 God really intervened in history. Mt 12:46-50 What’s Jesus trying to say in today’s Gospel? Letters Did God know that Lucifer become the Devil? Question about the Eastern and Western Churches Word of the Day: Glance Callers What do Christians believe about evolution? Where can I find a list of infallible doctrines?

Ex 14:5-18 Can we bargain with God and what happens after Pharaoh has a hardened heart? Mt 12:38-42 What are the purposes of signs? Letters Comment about perfume in Church Father goes into detail about a Eucharistic procession with several ethnic groups Word of the Day: Dewfall Callers Should I stay in my marriage? What does it mean for us to judge angels?

Ex 11:10—12:14 Did God make Pharoah’s heart hardened? Mt 12:1-8 Why does Jesus quote the book of Hosea? Letters Where does the phrase, “Son of Man” come from? Why did the Father give his youngest son the inheritance? Word of the day: Grace Callers: I’m going to Ephsesus in Turkey and a question about Mary’s House.  Is it legitimate to go visit?  And out tour is offering an ecumenical mass; can I go? Can my dad have buddha at his desk?

Ex 3:13-20 God reveals his name to Moses–everything exists because God speaks its name. Mt 11:28-30 Father talks about humor in The Bible, and about Tapeinos (humble of heart). Letters Question about Sirach and God’s methods Word Worship Callers Mass fashion Why did Peter want to build a tent after the Transfiguration?

Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 Moses encounters God in the burning bush Mt 11:25-27 What’s the real meaning of the word mystery? Letters Commentary about Mike Aquilina (Scholar) Can I drink ZEN green tea? Word of the Day—Epiginosko (to recognize) Callers Can I go to a Greek Orthodox Church? Should I incorporate Jewish law into my life?

Ex 2:1-15a Father gives some background and context to the story of Moses Mt 11:20-24 What’s the Gospel triangle? Father Simon explains Letters: Are we going to change the text of the Lord’s prayer? A Christian attorney writes to Fr. Simon about the seal of confession Should we ask for mercy and not God’s judgment? Word of the Day: Papyrus Callers: Why did God create things that are bad? Help with the St. Michael Prayer

Ex 1:8-14, 22–Father dives into the story of a new Egyptian King Mt 10:34—11:1–What is the peace that Jesus gives? Letters: Does God lead us into temptation? Question about bishops and the papacy Callers: Question about excommunication and the Eucharist

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30  Father continues the deep dive into the beautiful life of Jacob. Mt 10:16-23 Father comments on the fact that Jesus alerts the disciples that he is sending them into danger and instructs them to be as shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves–but what does that mean? Letters: Question about perfection contrition Esau and Jacob–was the blessing given under false pretense? Does Paul have apostolic succession? Word of the Day: Twelve tribes Callers: Who is allowed to officiate the wedding, besides the priest? Question about generational sexual abuse. What do I do? Story about a prayer to St. Anthony Question about the saints and prayer What did Mary receive in the upper room?

First reading: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains the dramatic reunion between Joseph and his brothers, an argument for the Exodus’ historicity, and a commentary about miracles. Letters: Prayers for a woman who woman who was diagnosed with cancer Advice for someone going to confession and a teaching on repentance Letter regarding cremation and burial Word of the Day: Pharaoh Callers: Father takes a calls about suffering, prayer, and lapsed Catholics

Bible Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father explains the dramatic stories of Jacob and Joseph Mt 10:1-7 Jesus sends out his disciples and gives them authority to drive out demons Letters Father reads a letter from a convert from Judaism and a letter about raising kids Word of the Day: At hand (engus) Callers: About Spirits and saints Do Catholics need to have a funeral? Could we take a look at the book of Tobit as a parable? Why would God allow the condo building in FL to collapse?

Readings: Gn 32:23-33 Father explains the tumultuous relationship between Jacob and Esau. Mt 9:32-38  Father explains why the people where like sheep without a shepherd and tells a story about an amazing parish. Letters: Father responds to a letter about Middle Eastern hospitality Father discusses a letter about The Chosen Father discusses a laicized priest and the last rites/confession Word of the day: Prince Callers: Father takes questions about suffering, movies, and fatherhood.

  Readings: 1 Reading: Father explains the familial dynamics in the reading from Genesis. Gospel Father explains the Calling of St. Matthew and what Jesus meant by “I desire mercy not sacrifice.” Letters Does the church allow arranged Marriages? Father gives advice to someone with an addiction to alcohol Word of the day Tax collector Callers Did Jesus invite himself over to Matthew’s house? What is Patriotism?

Bible: Sacrifice of Isaac Why does God test us, Father asks? Father thinks that the reading should be read in the light of the Hebrews On one hand, it’s horrible–but Abraham was ready to offer his only son and believed that God would raise Isaac from the dead. Abraham had a complete trust in God Letters: Gives advice suggesting the listner to ask God what his will is He references the Screwtape Letters–the Devil wants us to focus on what we don’t have Letter thanking father who gave advice about dealing with priests who are moved around a lot–there is a lot of ecclesial and presbyteral instability Letter about some strick KJV readings of the bible that says diving is bad Caller: Did Isaac say anything? Principles vs methods Priest told me I wasn’t truly repentant when I went to confession If I commit a sin like an impure thought–could I still go to confession?

Gen 21: Abraham and Sarah discuss Ishmael and Isaac Jesus drives demons into the swine–who already belong to the devil. The townspeople were afraid b/c Jesus  drive out the demons.could Letters To a football coach with an issue with the ref: In a discussion, try to disarm an adversary; it’s better to argue that way, not with rage. Fr Simon references Abe Lincoln’s rehortic during trial responding to a letter. He got a letter congratulating him on his retirement. the delta covid strain has stopped things in Tawian–is it ok to watch mass on Google meet? Are we allowed to question our bishops? Father gives his advice. Word of the day–[choíros] swine. One of the problems with translation in english is that we have so many words to use. callers seamless garmet questions question about atonement vs sacrifice

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?