Father Simon Says

(3:46) Bible Study: PHIL 3:3-8A What does it mean to work out your salvation? MT 11:28 Father explains what it meant that people were suppose to take His yoke upon people. LK 15:1-10 Father explains the surprising way in how valuable the coins were in this parable. (20:24) Letters: What is the importance of the wedding garment? Father answers this question and more on the other side of the break. (27:00) Break 1 (38:30) Word of the Day: Burdened (40:00) Phones: Joanna - I am converting, and I am wondering how I can understand Biblical Greek from a Catholic perspective? David My friend doesn't go to church but receives communion and the priest says it's fine and to just to confession when he can. Is this true? I feel like its not right Resources: Lëtzebuerg Sprangpressessioun (Dancing Procession of Echternach) https://youtu.be/4nehqiAWFGY?si=-xPmWf2QUj_s0VT5

(1:43) Bible Study: PHIL 2:12-18 Why did Jesus say he didn’t know some things if he was God? (27:00) Break (27:37) Letters: Can you get married sacramentally without getting married civilly and Can you attend the ordination of an orthodox friend? Father answers these and other questions. (41:30) Word of the Day: Crooked and Perverse (46:10) Phones: Steve - There's two foreign priests who do mass here.  What to give them for a gift.  One is from Nigeria and the other one is from Pakistan.

(2:20) Bible Study: PHIL 2:5-11 Do nothing out of selfish glory. Father LK 14:15-24 Father explains this reading (27:00) Break (27:32) Letters: Can non Catholics go to heaven? What does today’s reading from the Gospel mean? How can we be grateful for our lives? Father answers these and many more questions. (39:44) Word of the Day: Fragmose (42:02) Phones: Thomas - I'm doing a bible study and I'm wondering if a jew back in the day would understand about the Kingdom of God? Sue - why do we nod our heads when we say Jesus but not Christ and why can we not spread ashes but saint relics are alright?

(5:55) Bible Study: Phil 2:1-4 Father talks about the undistinguished of Jesus and Mary Lk 14:12-14 Do you see Christ in your neighbor? (26:50) Break (27:58) Letters: Father answers questions from listeners about his decision to talk about various contentious topics and helps listeners with questions about sacrifice in the Old Testament and much more. (39:21) Word of the Day: Pontifex (42:18) Phones: Karen - The creed - when he comes to judge the living and the dead. I thought they were already judged Heidi - Psalm 15 - can you explain this to me more?

(1:25) Bible Study: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Father explains what the word Apocalypse means and it is different from what you would think.  (7:02) Word of the Day: Seal (8:43) Who was Solanus Casey? (26:59) Break Father talks about Saint Andre Bessette (32:26) Saint Joseph (40:02) Phones and Letters Gina - because it's a Friday but also All Saints Day, do we have to abstain from meat still? Donna - for a friend who is in her final hours. Please pray for her Jorge - what is the requirement for God parents in baptism Why are different holy day’s different in different Countries Tricia - praying to venerable that my husband would be healed - my husband was not healed but I was told that I could only pray to that one venerable for the miracle count. Fernando - if Joseph was just the caretaker then why was he so scandalized when Mary was pregnant if he knew that that wasn't really what their marriage was for?

(3:26) Bible Study: EPH 6:10-20 We must be united as a living temple. LK 13:31-35 Father Explains this passage (23:54) Break 1 (24:50) Letters: Can non Catholics perform exorcisms, what is the nature of the feast of the booths, what is the symbolism of water and wine? Father answers these and many more questions. (37:21) Break 2 (38:20) Word of the Day: Halloween (40:28) Phones: Judy - My friend said that in 1902 there was noting to eat so people started taking communion even though they weren't Catholic. Is this true? Rose - can you explain more the indulgences for the holy souls? Patricia - Halloween - you had mentioned the history of costumes a few years back do you remember why they started wearing costumes? Resources: Plenary indulgence for visiting a Cemetery https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/

(3:13) Bible Study: Lk 13:22-30 Why does Jesus say that people won’t be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate? Eph 6:1-9 We are the temple rebuilt and restored. (24:21) Break 1 (25:23) Letters: Father answers questions about symbols for the temple in the bible, are engrams are not okay and can you keep a protestant bible? Father answers these and much more. (34:23) Break 2 (35:10) Word of the Day: Weeping (36:59) Phones: Teresita - Question about Our Lady of Perpetual Help picture used for a play, and how to complain Olivia - I have a co-worker who blames the Catholic Church for the murder of indigenous people of Mexico and took All Saints Day and All Souls. Andrew - Catechism of the Catholic Church, to train 1st communion people.  My son confirmed yesterday, but I'm telling you, that he knows next to nothing.   Is there a way, we could get the US Bishops, how we could get them, so there could a universal curriculum. Jason - If there was any possible way for me to have a girlfriend if I can't legally get married b/c they would take away most of my money, b/c I'm in disability income (I have mental illness). Regina - My husband loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, is that okay with your faith?

(2:28) Bible Study: EPH 5:21-33 Should wives submit to their husbands? Father explains. (19:59) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: Father answers why the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove, what groups are Catholic and which ones are schismatic, the importance of submitting things to the Lord and many more questions. (34:21) Break 2 (35:06) Word of the Day: Speaking to each other (38:05) Phones: Kristen - My friend has been going to church and trying Judaism. I don't know if she is receiving communion or not. Is there any hope for her soul? Rose - after Jesus went to preach what did Mary do. What was her life like? Alma - Can you explain last rights more? What can the priest actually do during the blessing, and does it mean going right to Heaven? Rob - What does the word Glory mean?

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 28, 2022 on today's readings! Bible Study: (1:50) Eph 2:19-22 Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple?  Lk 6:12-16 (16:37) What does being an apostle actually mean?  Letters (24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors?  (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great?  Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51) Callers  (38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix.  And is that okay? (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic?  (43:32) - Did God create the devil?  (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school.  Is that okay? (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology? 

(2:16) Bible Study: Eph 4:1-6 Why did Jesus call God Father? LK 12:54-59 Father explains what this passage is all about. (23:44) Break 1 (26:40) Letters: Father Simon explains what it means to be saved by Faith, talks about the need for children in the Church even during the boring readings and answers many other questions from listeners. (38:56) Break 2 (39:47) Word of the Day: Hypocrite (43:33) Phones: Grace - Catholic getting married outside the Church.  A good friend, grew up Catholic, but left the Church, is Protestant and is getting married to another non-Catholic Christian.  How to approach her? Sam - I'm not Catholic, but thank him for the broadcast.  I learn a lot, I have Catholic friends.  And this is all because of Fr. Simon.  Why are sins against the Holy Spirit a different category?