Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:09) 1 Tm 2:1-8 Fr. tells the story of the St. Maximiian Kolbe's sacrifice Lk 7:1-10 Fr. discusses the humility of the Centurion  Letters (22:14) - Jesus' teaching on forgiveness; how many times should we forgive?  (25:00) - Is there food in heaven?  (27:24) - Novus Ordo and EF  (32:20) - Is there any evidence for the Baptism of Jesus' disciples?  Word of the Day: Nicolaitans  Callers  (38:26) - Comment about the Centurion & the military - it's all about trust. (41:01) - Relics & Health (44:21) - Is it okay to have a drink while you are praying? (46:23) - When will the vengeful suffer?  (50:09) - How did Mary travel to see Elizabeth? 

Bible Study & Our Lady of Sorrows: (1:47) Heb 5:7-9 What does it mean that Jesus learned?  1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14 Who was St. Timothy?  Letters (21:24) - Were you there during the time of the Bible?  (24:43) - Can you change rites to get married and become a priest? (26:22) - What's the difference between pride and accomplishments? (28:43) - Prosperity and greed Word of the Day: Kenotic (35:46) Callers: (39:46) - Why would God the Father be happy that Jesus died on the cross? (44:54) - Telophase - the process of DNA finishing it's transition to another cell. (46:21) - Liturgy in conjunction with Vatican 2

Feast of the Day: (1:57) Feast of the Day: 5:00    Nm 21:4b-9 Why would the Saraph be the thing that helps people to live?  Letters (26:00) - Jesus saying, "I am"  Word of the Day: Saraph (33:22) Callers  (34:03) - I'm not Catholic and don't go to church regularly but do pray every day. Can a Catholic Priest still hear my confession? (37:50) - What are your views on Kenotic Christology? (40:06) - What's the story behind the finding of the Cross and where and how it was found? (43:44) - How do I interpret daily bread?  (46:53) - What readings were read at early Christian liturgies? 

Bible Study: (2:36) Col 3:1-11 What does it mean to be renewed by knowledge  Lk 6:20-26 What does Jesus mean when he says, "woe to you who are rich?" St. John Chrysostom (17:31) Letters:  (25:42) - Sunday brunch a sin?  (30:00) - Moses and the donkey Word of the Day: Chrysostom (33:57)      Callers:  (35:20) - If Mark was the first Gospel, why is Matthew listed first in the Bible? (39:17) - How central to the Jews was the coming of the Messiah and how central is it today? (45:20) - Learned how to do rosary and it occurred to me that Christ is honoring Mary by giving us the Rosary.

Bible Study: (1:57) Col 2:6-15 Father explains the importance of sticking to the wisdom of Christ  Letters (25:56) - My little pony and glory to God  (29:20) - Prophets vs preacher  (30:35) - Priests who get married after ordination  Word of the Day: Walk (34:40) Callers  (38:26) - I went to an Episcopal church, could I take the Eucharist there at Episcopal? (41:12) - Did St. Paul ever meet Mary? (43:11) - 1 Timothy 3 & celibacy  (49:42) - How many times in a day we could receive Holy Communion? (50:23) - Were/are Catholic Churches built facing East? 

Bible Study: (1:49) Col1:24–2:3 Father explains the beauty of today's reading from Paul  Lk 6:6-11 Father explains how Jesus restores the man's dignity  Letters (19:54) - Are we all required to correct the sin of my neighbor?  (27:31) - Question about the Rapture and the Last Days  Word of the Day: Enraged (33:56) Callers (37:20) - Two non-Catholic people were doing healings on my brother as he has cancer. Is that okay? (42:14) - In Bible Study, someone said that Mary admitted to being sinful, could you explain? (46:37) - Nobody knows when the end is coming, did Jesus know?

Bible Study: (2:06) 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Should we find old letters of St. Paul?  Word of the Day: (36:00) Letters (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion  (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?  (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist  (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent (38:50) Freemason curse question  (43:32) Read the black, do the red (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin Original Air Date: June 23, 2023

Bible Study: (1:50) 2 Cor 11:1-11 Why is God jealous?  Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans?  Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25) Letters (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35 (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?  (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?  (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?  (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos?  (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations  (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass Original Air Date: June 22, 2023

Bible Study: (1:43) Col1:1-8 Father gives the history of liberal theological movements  Lk 4:38-44 What is the purpose of our life?  Letters (27:00) - Capital Punishment Question (24:48) - Adoration Chapel  (30:03) - Cartoon Bible  (32:01) - The Lord Won't Abandon Us Word of the Day: Desert (34:05) Callers  (36:34) - Not to have Eucharistic Adoration if not having two people, doesn't make sense? (40:38) - What is his thoughts on the gnostic Gospels? (45:46) - Who was before God, how did it start? (47:00) - Questions about halos in Catholic Art and what do they mean?

Bible Study: (2:17) 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 Was Paul expecting an immanent return of Christ?  Lk 4:31-37 What's the difference between authority and power?  Letters (11:36) - Defending Scott Hahn & understanding fundamentalism  (21:46) - 'Cleave' definition(s) (23:28) - Burying the word hashem?  (29:48) - Can a transitional deacon perform my wedding?  Word of the Day: Mind (32:17) Callers  (36:42) -  What are Gregorian Masses? (39:22) - Who do the Jews think that the successor of David will be? (42:28) - What if a blessed object still can be used but I don't want to keep it?  (43:51) - What is the meaning of the tree of life in the garden? (46:22) - What is the difference between David and Solomon? (48:29) - I have a lot of palms what should I do with them? (50:12) - I have more info on Gregorian masses