Father Simon Says

(3:42) Bible Study: 2 THES 3:6-10, 16-18 Father talks about the dispute at the time of the content of this letter. MT 23:27-32 Father talks about what the word hypocrite really means. (22:27) Break 1 (24:13) Letters: Father shares what it means to be a doctor of the church, how can you reconcile needing to eat the body and drink the blood and the Church teaching of being able to receive both species with one or the other. (36:50) Break 2 (38:07) Word of the Day: Prosperity (39:22) Phones: Shirley - you shall not make for yourself an image for yourself anything Anna - who are the dead referred to in the creed - to judge the living and the dead Caroline - Is it valid if the priest uses the old way to consecrate the host?

(3:26) Bible Study: 2 THES 2:1-3A, 14-17 Father talks about the end of the world! MT 23:23-26 Father talks about hypocrites, hopefully he isn’t talking about you. (18:57) Break 1 (19:51) Letters: Father explains the difference between LORD and Lord in the bible, readings appropriate for a celebration of life and what the Church teaches on non-Catholics going to heaven (32:49) Break 2 (33:31) Word of the Day: par-oo-see-uh (39:52) Phones: Stan - what bible and study guide would you recommend? Jason - Can you explain more about that passage from psalms that you were just talking about? Gloria – Did they use the word Christian in the bible?

(2:23) Bible Study: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12 Father talks about the significance of this song  Mt 23:13-22 Father explains why Jesus had stern words for the scribes and Pharisees. Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 Father talks about the readings from yesterday especially the phrase “subordinate” (27:03) Break 1 (28:45) Letters: Father talks about what is needed in order for a priest to celebrate Mass, why would Paul say he is chief among sinners and what we will experience at t Judgement of the Lord (36:36) Break 2 (40:31) Word of the Day: A pun (41:40) Phones: Mike - who was St. Paul writing to in gal and do you believe that he was the one writing the letter to the Hebrews? Noelle - Can you talk about the part that says no one hates their body in yesterday’s reading Pete - since Mary was without sin, what gifts did she get during Pentecost? Mary - The umbrella of orders children under mother, mother under husband. What about sister in laws? what do they owe other sister in laws?

(2:05) Bible Study: Ez 37:1-14 Father talks about dry bones Mt 22:34-40 Who is my neighbor (20:47) Break 1 (21:37) Letters: Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is. (34:17) Break 2 (35:07) Word of the Day: Unapipito (38:49) Phones: Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing. Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself.  B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion.  But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine? Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called? John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis.   What do you think?

(1:46) Bible Study: Ez 36:23-28 Father talks about the religion of Judaism and what you probably didn’t’ know about it. Mt 22:1-14 Father explains what the wedding garment is in this passage. (21:22) Break 1 (23:19) Letters: Father talks about a passage from Jeremiah and how we should be careful with interpretations of passages to our times, how we should define ourselves in our relationships and what it means to lay down in green pastures?   (39:42) Break 2 (40:56) Word of the Day: Caesar (42:51) Phones: Michael - Would like to thank him for all he's done and for being on the air. Mary - He mentioned yesterday about Latin Chants, where could I find them? Mark - I went to confession yesterday, it felt rushed, it was outdoors.   Should I go back again? Jill - Books to recommend about Judaism?

(2:29) Bible Study: Ez 34:1-11 Father talks about the biblical nature of the hierarchy of the Church Mt 20:1-16 Father talks about the meaning of the word Justice (21:49) Break 1 (23:58) Letters: Father talks about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, is adultery a sin against the future, and were Arians saved back in the time when Arianism was widespread? (34:18) Break 2 (34:57) Word of the Day: Hoy and restful (38:42) Phones: Ted - Does he know anyone, priest or religious who could see souls today, like Padre Pio used to do? John - I learned recently that St. Augustine is the patron saint of gambling? Ricardo - How much more difficult is it being the Pope, considering how difficult it is to be a bishop? Mary - john 6, and how could explain to a protestant friend that Jesus is not speaking figuratively? Cindy - Is it a sin to watch something from Joel Osteen?  It was his church show.  I was just curious. Dan - Question about the mysteries of the rosary?

(2:00) Bible Study: Ez 28:1-10 Father talks about the dying fabrics. Don’t worry it is relevant to the readings today! Mt 19:23-30 Father explains how to become a king. (20:42) Break 1 (32:02) Letters: Father talks about the importance of standing up for the truth and what that means and shares his opinion on the current election. (38:05) Break 2 (44:17) Word of the Day: New Age (46:37) Phones: Arnold - I have an invitation to my granddaughter's wedding, and it's a civil ceremony, she invited me.  Should I go or not. David - The way he was describing the feminist movement, I've never heard it that way before,  could he expand on that a little bit. Arnold - I have an invitation to my granddaughter's wedding, and it's a civil ceremony, she invited me.  Should I go or not.

(2:50) Bible Study: EZ 24:15-23 Father tackles this very challenging reading DEUTERONOMY 32:18-19, 20, 21 Father shares how we need to do things from God rather than doing things for Him. MT 19:16-22 Did Jesus deny His divinity in this passage? (24:48) Break 1 (25:47) Letters: Father talks about purgatory and judgment and he answers when salvation occurs in our life. (40:51) Break 2 (41:44) Word of the Day: Hope (43:45) Phones: David - Could you comment on modern day Anti-Semitism?   I'm reading more and more in the media, the people who are truly anti-Semitic, but seem fairly true.  What should I do? Eileen - Greek Orthodox, do we recognize the saints they hold up?

(1:48) Bible Study: Father Shares insights about Mary today the feast of the Assumption of Mary Lk 11:27-28 Father talks about what it means when Jesus talks with Mary in the bible. (27:00) Break 1 (27:33) Word of the Day: Sign (30:27) Letters: Father talks about slavery. (40:23) Phones: Gale - difference b/w the ascension and the assumption of Mary.  Did she actually die or was she like Elijah? Kris - Did Adam/Eve ask for forgiveness? Lilly - If it's not in the Bible, why is it considered a mortal sin to not go to mass on Sunday Tricia - About the 1st reading today, could you explain the symbolism?  And about labored to give birth?

(1:08) Bible Study: EZ 9:1-7; 10:18-22 Father explains the time lineup to Jesus birth to give context to this passage Mt 18:15-20 Order of operations is really important (27:00) Break 1 (27:47) Word of the Day: Thau (30:55) Letters: Father answers questions about translations, which is his specialty. (39:48) Phones: Aaron - If somebody is in schism and working on trying to get out of this confusion, what would he suggest? Fr. Dan - Becoming one in marriage, he said a couple becomes one through their children, what if a couple doesn't have children John - About prayer and praying for people.  So many people and causes, it takes so long.  Is it okay to write it down on paper, and just say, 'I'm praying for all these people'