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Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Tm 6:2c-12 Father discusses the importance of not conforming ourselves to this age Letters (19:23) - I'm upset with how you portray the Holy Spirit  (25:42) - The name for Christ  (29:05) - SSPX status; what is it?  Word of the Day: Love of Money (35:08) Callers  (40:14) - Abbreviations,  I.C. X.C.N.I.K.A., used on the Eucharistic bread, could you explain? (41:40) - Question about changing the calendar to a 7 day calendar (44:46) - Is it okay to attend my niece's wedding outside the Church.   (46:12) - We have a woman's Catholic group, and a transwoman (man turning to woman) would like to join; what should we do? 

Bible Study & Feast: (2:07) (2:07) - The life of St. Matthew Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Father describes slavery in ancient Rome & the idea that we're given to the world Mt 9:9-13 Father discusses not taking the poison  Letters (24:55) - How do I walk with the Lord?  (29:10) - St. Paul and deaconesses  (32:17) - Sending back healing crystals  Word of the Day: Diligent (35:00) Callers:  (38:26) - Is there anywhere in the gospel where Jesus tried to give Judas a last chance? (41:28) - I am protestant. I have several crosses but none of them are crucifixes. What is the difference between wearing a cross or a crucifix? (42:29) - Did anyone in ancient Judaism take a vow of celibacy? (43:33) - When I pray, I want to pray to Jesus and the heavenly Father, but it is hard to picture the Father. Any thoughts? (47:34) - Do you know of a spiritual writer named Rohr? (49:26) - Was Judas' betrayal predestined? 

Bible Study: (1:57) 1 Tm 3:14-16 Father discusses an ancient hymn of the church Lk 7:31-35 What does it mean that wisdom is vindicated by her children?  Letters (22:50) - Polka Mass thoughts  (30:54) - Does the Catechism compromise the Magisterium? https://www.baronius.com/fundamentals-of-catholic-dogma.html (33:29) - Refugee from Heaven  Word of the Day: Slanderer (39:11) Callers  (43:45) - If we're not in the state of grace, does God hear our prayers? (45:02) - Question about translations regarding the word 'homosexuality.' My protestant friend says Paul doesn't condemn it. (50:01) Can a Catholic Jesuit School hold functions at a masonic temple?

Bible Study: (1:51)  1 Tm 3:1-13 What does hierarchy mean? Father explains what the nature of the episcopacy is   Letters (26:39) - Can I attend a holy day mass at an SSPX Church?  (29:51) - Breaking the Sabbath (30:56) - Three Days of darkness  Word of the day: The Devil's Judgement  Callers:  (41:49) - what's Origin of the rosary?  (44:33) - My father lives in Los Angeles, moved to Texas, he was a member of a parish, but he hasn't been able to go to Church. We want to have his funeral services there at the Church.  How to do this? (46:23 - When you have a confession and you find out that priest was abusing children and convicted, what happened to that confession? (48:27) - Is there a term for the time when Christ was alive? (49:28) - How a priest is able to determine the penance for somebody in confession?

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?