Father Simon Says

(4:25) Bible Study: ECCL 1:2-11 Father explains the Science of the ancient world and how the Bible was right. LK 9:7-9 Father goes through this reading. (17:06) Father explains what love really is. (27:32) Break 1 (29:54) Letters: Father shares stories from his time as a pastor at a radically left parish and answers the question about doing good for your neighbor. (34:08) Break 2 (34:59) Word of the Day: Tetrarch (37:51) Phones: Kevin - At the end of Matthew when he says Heaven and earth will pass away - why would heaven pass away and not his words? I'm confused. Mark - Was Jesus aware that he was the son of God before his baptism? Denise - My child is getting a Protestant pastor to officiate the wedding. Does this mean I can't go? Marie - I had to tell my brother last year I couldn't go to his wedding. He refused to get an annulment and now he won't talk to me. How can I fix this? Donna - what should be done if a baby has been baptized without his parents' consent?

(7:03) Bible Study: Prv 30:5-9 When a society is rich it rejects God. Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163 What does it mean to remove the falsehoods? Lk 9:1-6 What is the Kingdom of God? Father explains. (23:11) Break 1 (24:57) Letters: Father answers listeners' questions. (34:41) Break 2 (35:30) Word of the Day: Tested (39:24) Phones: John - While praying Nicene creed - when we say he descended into Hell and rose again - when did he rise the first time? why are we saying again? Rose - The mass on Radio - the phrase not worthy that you should enter under my roof makes sense if you are in person but not if you are just listening. Should we say something different if aren't actually receiving it? Richard - there are so many saints - isn't our lady enough? Why are there so many saint celebrations

(3:48) Bible Study: PRV 21:1-6, 10-13 Father talks about how this verse shares the power of women. LK 8:19-21 What are the theories of Jesus’ brothers and sisters? (23:20) Break 1 (24:03) Letters: Father talks about the Deuterocanonical books and some great quotes about prophecies from them, the principles of atonement and its meaning as well as many more questions. (35:29) Break 2 (36:54) Word of the Day: Justice (40:11) Phones: Francine - What do you think about this?  About your argument that Jesus didn't have brothers b/c they weren't at the cross. But the apostles weren't there besides John.  That doesn't prove that Jesus didn't have brothers. Mark - Will we miss people loved ones that don't make it to heaven? Christine - Is it okay to go to a wedding of a Catholic, not getting married in the Church?

(6:31) Bible Study: Prv 3:27-34 Father talks about the importance and gift of the commandments. Lk 8:16-18 Father talks about undeserved favors (23:55) Break 1 (25:58) Letters: How do you know you will be one of the sheep instead of one of the goats? How did the Sacrifice of the Mass develop over time? Father answers these questions and more in this letters segment. (35:30) Break 2 (36:18) Word of the Day: Taken Away (40:25) Phones: Matt - St. Faustina in her diary, when she says 'moment of death, Jesus would appear to a soul to accept his mercy' does a soul have free will to accept?   A Get out of Jail Free Card? Richard - With the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church and the changing of the Nicene Creed and the Filoque, who changed the wording? Don - The modern day Palestinians, who were they descendants from, Philistines, Amalekites etc. Steve - In today’s Gospel, Luke 8:18, could you explain the passage?

(5:23) Bible Study: 1 COR 15:12-20 Why is the resurrection so important? Father explains this crucial point. Lk 8:1-3 Father translates this passage into the Father Simon Says iteration. (20:11) Break 1 (22:03) Letters: Father shares a letter from his friend Bishop Edward Slattery, written shortly before he passed away earlier this month. In this letter, he reflects on his blessings as a bishop. Father answers questions about how to keep your faith in the midst of toxicity around you, and he explains the trials of Saints Peter and Paul. (32:39) Break 2 (33:26) Word of the Day: Empty (37:00) Phones: Veronica - Around Halloween, what should we avoid, and is it okay to dress kids in costumes?   How can we prevent and avoid evil spirits that day? Lilly - My sister has cancer and is dying. We asked a priest to anoint her but didn't hear confession.  He said that anointing took care of it.  Could you clarify? Mary - Question about confession and remission of our sins.  My son has gone to the Hebrew religion and has equity to atone for.  Could you explain that and how it's compared to Catholic confession?

(4:24) Bible Study: 1 COR 15:1-11 Being saved is in the present tense. Father explains this and much more. (19:16) Break 1 (21:03) Letters: Father Explains yesterday’s reading about children in the square, what would life be like if the Mass was not a sacrifice, and why was Peter rebuking Jesus? Father answers this and many more questions. (32:07) Break 2 (32:48) Word of the Day: Importance (35:34) Phones: Marie - When you hear that faith w/o works, do  things you do for your family count as works? Marie - How did the Magi know where to go when they saw the star? Patrick - Do we re-crucify Jesus at the mass and if not, why do we drink the body/blood of Christ at the mass? Jerry - Was the sinful woman St. Mary Magdalene? Margaret - Fr. Simon on Januarius and the blood actually liquefies three times a year, in May, September 19, December

(4:36) Bible Study: 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 What is love? Father answers this and whether it's more than a feeling. (23:27) Break 1 (24:04) Letters: What does the fear of God mean? What does it mean to not despise? How do you respond to people who say that the sin of Sodom was lack of hospitality? Father answers all of these questions. (35:30) Break 2 (36:04) Word of the Day: Demon… (kind of) (37:29) Phones: Mark - I'm an atheist and I have a question about heaven and hell.  Steven - Question about racism and race and how it correlates with authentic love. Rita - I went to a funeral at another church. Instead of lifting up the chalice and host, the priest just elevated a bowl with hosts in it.  Could you explain? David - When we profess our faith, there's the part about judging the living and the dead. What happens if we die before the final judgment?  Are we judged immediately or later?

(3:17) Bible Study: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a What are the gifts of the Holy spirit really? (20:27) Break 1 (21:42) Letters: When was the first temple destroyed? Can someone work at a Cannabis store? Are religious names used for legal purposes? Father answers this question and more in the mail box (33:04) Break 1 (35:57) Word of the Day: Pagan (38:35) Phones: Holly - I have seen on YouTube a letter that Pontius Pilate wrote about the passion of Christ. Is that legit? Rosie Can Catholics conduct business w/freemasons?  We have an accountant who has freemasonry stuff in his office. Donna - Why in the mass we say 'Dare to say the Our Father'? Peter - I was curious if there's a single source was a person could find out all accepted Church doctrine?

(3:20) Bible Study: Jas 2:14-18 Father Distinguishes between the different “works” which are referenced in the bible. 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father talks about a custom which seems to have existed called the “love feast” Lk 7:1-10 Father talks about the toughness of Centurions (21:18) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: How do you deal with discouragement? What is the definition of race? Who was the Centurion from yesterday’s readings? Father answers these and more questions. (37:17) Break 2 (38:04) Word of the Day: Tradition (42:05) Phones: Mark - Did the devil know he was assisting for his own demise at the crucifixion? Krista - I saw a video about how he's going to be a minister, and how Constantine started a national religion and full of hate.   How to talk to people who believe that? Dean - What would happen if priest spill consecrated wine.  How to clean, as it's hard to get every drop. Maritza - thank you for his show.   Prayer request for my brother.

(3:27) Bible Study: 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27 How do you properly kill a chicken? Father explains.  Lk 6:39-42 Father shares the word in Greek for Gospel. (22:56) Break 1 (24:33) Letters:  Father talks about Agape Love and what it means to not eat meat sacrificed to other gods. Enjoy some humor about the gospel reading today. Father also answers the question: "Are all religions the same?" (35:59) Break 2 (37:01) Word of the Day: Stewardship (38:32) Phones: Al - If my child or grandchild is not getting married in a Catholic Church, could I still to go to the wedding? Dennis - A friend who's leaving the faith, b/c he read about a supposed family that created Christianity and Jesus?   What do you think? Mary - Thank you, Fr. Simon! His comments about attending non-Sacramental functions resonated and helped me, as my oldest daughter is having a same- sex ceremony and we're one of the few not attending. Madison - Why do we have fingers, hearts of saints, relics?