Father Simon Says

Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25 Does God create darkness and evil? Lk 7:18b-23  Father talks about St. Augustine’s interpretation of today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Father talks about canonizing the deceased at funeral masses Letters Father reads a letter about many are called but few are chosen. Question of fulfilling the obligation of receiving communion Letter about a same-sex relationship and a holiday party Word of the Day: Shabbat Callers I wonder if some songs I want for my funeral are appropriate Fast for 12 hours before communion? When I arranged my dad’s funeral, I asked the priest to pray for souls in purgatory