Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:34) - Is it OK to steal?  (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?  Word of the Day: Mass (37:50) Callers (39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion.  Why don't they do that anymore? (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce.  I've been married for 25 years. (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?

Bible Study: (2:09) Acts 18:9-18 Who were the apostles?  Why did Paul take a vow?  Letters (19:02) - Question about veils on women and short hair?  (30:16) - How do respond to Protestants who follow Paul more than Jesus?  Word of the Day: In my name (35:23) Callers: (40:34) - Question about Latin Mass and My Diocese?  (48:15) - Happy belated anniversary of your ordination. AND we really enjoyed you leading the rosary! (49:40) - Why do we call the Mass the Mass?

Bible Study: (2:11) Acts 18:1-8 Father discusses the historical realities regarding Corinth  Letters (18:53) - More questions on the successors to the 12 Word of the Day: A Little While (34:58) Callers  (38:18) - a priest said I couldn't get saint benedict medals blessed because of Exorcists. What does that mean? (39:41) - Can you understand the bible just through using the catechism with it? (43:46) - If you miss Sunday Mass while on vacation do you need to go to confession before receiving Communion? (45:22) - What do I do with palms from years past as well as other sacramentals? (48:58) - What is the sacred heart of Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:12) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Father discusses the dynamics of Paul in Athens Jn 16:12-15 What are we here on earth to do?  Letters (20:22) - If God were to stop thinking of us, we would cease to exist?  (22:49) - I'm frustrated by the lack of quiet at my parish  (26:31) - Is there chance built into the universe?  Word of the Day: To Bear (34:16) Callers  (41:36) -  I am being ordained in two weeks. What is a good novena for me to say in preparation? (44:59) - How do you understand the way God hardens Pharaoh’s heart but then blames Pharaoh for not letting the Israelites go? (46:20) - Psalm 148 is a good proof that dogs are in heaven. (47:31) - Does the form of Baptism really matter? And does it matter by what authority you are baptized?

Bible Study: (1:53) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses the fulfillment of God's promise  Jn 16:5-11 How should we think about the world?  Letters (20:17) - Charisms in the Church (28:52) - Successors to the Apostles Word of the day: Convict (38:42) Callers  (42:31) - Were you able to research the question about the Creed I had the other week? The current Mass translation added the word 'Death' after the word suffered. (49:41) - If God's knows everything how can we have free will? (49:41) - Thank you for illuminating for me who Zadok the priest is! (50:14) - Why did the Holy Spirit Come After Jesus? 

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 16:11-15 Father discusses St. Paul's aquatic mission Jn 15:26—16:4a What does Paraclete mean?  Letters 24:03 - Question about St. Paul's life chronology  28:35 - Is there any modern analog to the 12 apostles?  Word of the Day: Timbrel Callers  (40:57) - Why is speaking in tongues not prevalent in the Catholic Church? (45:39) - What does the Greek word Camel mean in regards Jesus saying it would be easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle? (49:02) - What is a synod?

Bible Study: (:57) Acts 15:7-21 Where did authority come from in the early church?   Letters (20:40) - Why did priests block the truth about the Bible?  (23:18) - Can I be a nun and a practicing physician? (32:17) - Another stations of the cross story  Word of the Day: The Hut of David  Callers  (42:37) - How young can an altar boy receive the Precious Blood during consecration? (46:06) - Why don't Catholics talk more about protoevangelium James and what Modern mystics say about Mary?

Bible Study:  Jn 15:1-8 Why is today's Gospel so challenging?  Letters (17:26) - Are there animals in heaven/  Word of the Day: A Revolution  Callers  (33:41) - The psalmist for the liturgy of the hours seems to have the gift of poetry. What do you think? (40:27) - How my girlfriend and I know if we are suppose to get married? (45:56) - Is there a priestly society that can say some masses for me?

Bible Study: (1:38) Acts 14:19-28 Father discusses the differences between Jews and Judeans Jn 14:27-31a What is the peace of Christ?  Letters (27:27) - What forgives sins? Word of the day: Gentile  Callers (27:27) - Priest gave me contact information based on something I said in a confession with him. Was he breaking the seal of the confessional? (38:06) - Today's Gospel reading: what does the world 'World' Mean when referring to the ruler of the world? Didn't God create the world? (41:01) - The word 'Comadre' means in-laws. I use it with my mother-in-law. It is similar to 'compadres' (46:09) - I am in RCIA. Can I go to confession before I come into the Church?

Acts 14:5-18 Father talks about what it means to be a Christian  Letters (13:12_ Anglican church service sounds like a Catholic mass How to get mortal sin forgiven?  Long betrothal in Jewish customs  Where do the Stations of the Cross come from?  Word of the Day: Priest  Callers (42:20) Station of the cross in St. John's backyard? Luke 15: blessed is the woman who gave birth to you. According to a Greek Orthodox scholar said that 'Rather' actually means that Jesus agreed with them rather than putting down Mary. is that True?