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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 51min
The Household of God - July 17, 2023
Bible Study: (2:57) Ex 1:8-14, 22 Father discusses the world demographic problem Mt 10:34—11:1 Didn't Jesus come to bring peace? Letters (22:28) Differences between dicastries and congregations (25:15) - Church Fathers & and letting your peace return to you (https://www.ecatholic2000.com/catena/untitled-111.shtml) (30:37) - David and stones (31:45) - Difference between angels and saints Word of the Day: Household (34:13) Callers (35:42) - Trinity and Holy Spirit: Where was the Holy Spirit before Jesus sent him? (38:43) - What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal way? (47:01) - Was Christ nailed on the wrist or the palms? (49:07) - What language was spoken before the Tower of Babel?

Jul 14, 2023 • 51min
Simplicity! - July 14, 2023
Bible Study: (1:53) Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 What is punishment for? Mt 10:16-23 Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore Letters (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church Word of the Day: Simple (32:36) Callers (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious? (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed? (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Jul 13, 2023 • 51min
The Royal Nature of God - July 13, 2023
Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains why Joseph's story is so amazing Mt 10:7-15 Who is the royal nature of God? Letters (22:09) - Can a priest give himself last rites? (23:32) - Love & Intelligence (29:10) - Why do priests and deacons bow to the altar? (32:26) - Was John the Baptist immaculately conceived? (33:47) - What is the oldest Catholic prayer? Word of the Day: Divination (36:10) Callers (39:44) - Jesus has been presented in art as a white hippy looking guy for a long time. I think we should start presenting him in the way he actually looked like. What do you think? (43:39) - My mom told me that there would be a smaller nucleus of the Church when socialism took over. Do you think that is happing today? (45:31) - How aggressive can you be when standing up for your faith? (48:55) - I think Joseph's cup of divination is not right. I think the brothers were just being gaslighted.

Jul 12, 2023 • 51min
Historicity of Scriptures - July 12, 2023
Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father talks about the historicity of the Scriptures Mt 10:1-7 what does it mean to be an apostle? Letters 28:00 - life after death 31:45 - attending Protestant services 34:45 bowing your head at the name of Jesus 37:00 - Question about my husband's will Word of Day: PharoahCaller 44:25 - I went to confession after many years and the Priest didn't listen. I was married in the church than divorced and married again civilly. Can I receive communion? 51:00 - Should the Church change the phrase when giving out communion from 'Body of Christ' to 'Body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ'? 54:00 - What is the proper interpretations and translation of Genisis 2: 7? AND why so many different interpretations? 57:00 - What should we give a priest's who's mom passed away? 58:45 - Could you expound on the idea of Happiness is something you discover?

Jul 11, 2023 • 51min
Jacob and Esau - July 11, 2023
Gn 32:23-33 Father discusses the selling of blessings between Jacob and Esau Mt 9:32-38 What is the real nature of God? Letters Was there life on earth pre-Genesis? Difference between angels and saints! Word of the Day: LadderCallers I am Jewish and think you are saying some good stuff. I would like to bring up some passage from the Hebrew bible which contradicts some of your theology What is the difference between son of man and son of God when Jesus is talking? Why do we have a fast before Mass but there is no fast after Mass? Writing for venerable Mary of Agreeta. Is it true that the blessed mother would serve Jesus' meals on her knees. What do you think about it?

Jul 10, 2023 • 51min
The Government of God - July 10, 2023
Bible Study: (2:16) Mt 9:18-26 Father explains how today's reading explain what the government of God is. Letters (20:40) - When God does something mean or violent in reaction to sin? (22:46) - Are there any examples of invalid ordinations? (25:33) - Fasting and new wine (28:08) - The Bible doesn't say Thomas put his hands in Jesus' side (28:52) - Let your conscience be your guide? (31:38) - Does the devil have more power than God on earth? Word of the Day: Abode (33:47) Callers (36:17) - When did some Hebrew words become the prober name for Adam and Eve and when did Christ become Jesus name? (39:14) - What does it mean for a wife to be submissive to her husband? (45:37) - I am unable to leave the house because of health problems. Some days I feel really sad and frustrated about this situation. What should I do? (48:21) - When you talk to the angels can you pray in your mind only? (50:07) - Should I talk to my niece who cohabitates?

Jul 7, 2023 • 51min
Mercy, Prayers & Baptism - July 7, 2023
Bible Study: (2:17) Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Did Sarah die of a broken heart? Mt 9:9-13 Why does Matthew have two names? Letters (22:38) - Why would God ask Abraham to do something immoral? (28:19) - When God answers our prayers in a different way (29:39) - Was the Father's voice audible at the Baptism of Jesus? Word of the day: Mercy (33:56) Callers (41:42) - Could you explain about Lilith, Adam & Eve? (44:38) - My husband has left the faith, and he says I should follow him, as he's my husband. What should I do? (44:38) - Cousin who left her husband and now living with her boyfriend. Now she's inviting me to her house with her boyfriend for a party. Should I go?

Jul 6, 2023 • 50min
Why Does God Test Us? - July 6, 2023
Bible Study: (1:59) Gn 22:1b-19 Why does God put anyone to the test? Letters (19:47) - I feel like prayer doesn't work (22:44) - What's Father's interpretation of Job 24:17? (24:41) - How did the ancients view taking up their cross? (27:15) - Should there be a clause or form of to-be in 'blessed the man' (29:45) - I'm confused about the term 'Elohim' and how it's used. (32:24) - Pre-Genesis world, was there life on earth before? Word of the Day: Burnt Offering & Lamb Callers (39:22) - 'When God made man in his image and taking the female part out' Have you thought of this before? (43:30) - Sinning against the Holy Spirit, is that unforgivable sin? (46:25) - Is the Book/Gospel of Thomas a forgery? (48:40) - Is Zoroastrianism Christianity?

Jul 5, 2023 • 51min
Sinners Saved By Grace? - July 5, 2023
Bible Study: (2:08) Gn 21:5, 8-20a The death of Sarah and What happens when we force God's hand Mt 8:28-34 Why did Jesus send the demons to the pigs? Letters (20:29) - Sinners saved by grace (29:35) - My mom & having children Word of the Day: Gadarenes (37:25) Callers (42:11) - Prayer: It's a dialogue w/the lover and his beloved. What do you think? (43:51) - What does one do when a priest tells you to give communion to Lutherans? (46:19) - 1 Timothy 1:20, what does it mean? (48:31) - What do the Jews think about relics?

Jul 4, 2023 • 51min
Our Daily Bread - June 28, 2023
Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Why does God ask Abram to count the stars? Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to know them by their fruit? Letter: (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered? (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'? Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30U1Y1EJC79CF&keywords=richmond+lattimore+new+testament&qid=1683904036&s=books&sprefix=richmond+lattimore+new+testament%2Cstripbooks%2C163&sr=1-1 (37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden? (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio Word of the Day: (44:41)


