Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 13:26-33 The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr  Jn 14:1-6 We go home when we die Letters (21:14) - why wasn't the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus?  (25:20) - Beatitudes and the Psalms  (27:03) - The problem of translation with the Creed (31:46) - I used to preach from a bench in Nevada  Word of the Day: Oracle (37:03) Callers  (38:15) - If I am right in saying that a layman can't bestow a blessing (39:40) - Question about Ethiopians believing that Pilate was a saint. (42:30) - Question about Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Baptism in Jesus? (48:52) - My nutritionist is also a Reiki Master.  Is it still good to have her as my nutritionist?

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 13:13-25 Father details the long journey of St. Paul  Jn 13:16-20 Father explains the nature of prophecy  Letters (22:28)- Just war theory update (24:22) - the story of Jephthah in Judges (30:50) - I heard God say that he was drawing near to me (35:01) - I feel the call to become a priest  Word of the Day: Pestilence (40:17) Callers  (42:40) - Why is there a difference b/w the English translation and the Latin translation of the Nicene Creed? (47:22) - I was mediating on Good thief and what a transformation he must have had to 'remember me in your Kingdom'.  What do you think about that Father? (49:28) - Where to the two thieves also taken down from the cross like Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:02) 1 Cor 15:1-8 Who were the 12 Apostles?  When did St. Paul begin his ministry?  Jn 14:6-14 What does it mean that "no one comes to the Father except through me?" Letters (23:56) - What was cosmetic treatment during Ester's time? {great promo] (28:41) - I'm an adult acolyte, one of the young servers says the priests prayers; is that OK?   (30:08) - Leaving religious statements on restaurant bills  (33:01) - Elijah isn't mentioned in the Torah, how did the Sadducees view him during the time of Christ?  Word of the Day: Reed (36:15) Callers  (39:38) - About the four horseman of the apocalypse and did one of the horseman's name change?  Was Pestilence changed to conquering? (45:34) - I'm looking for guidance as my son plays baseball, we pray for his protection, however, even though we pray, a player got badly hurt in the face.  Could you guide me? (49:02) - Why has Just War the Doctrine, become minimized?

Acts 11:19-26 Why did God keep the Israelites isolated?   Letters (26:51) - Using an abundance of a tip?  (30:44) - What does a person do with an old torn Bible?  Word of the Day: Christos (34:41) Callers  (36:58) - Mass while traveling: Mhe Cruise doesn't have a Catholic priest (39:27) - What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics? (43:13) - Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay? (45:47) - Communion under both species  (49:48) - Is it okay to throw away old palms?

Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans?  Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church?  Letters (22:47) - Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue  (27:31) - What's the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (35:25) Callers  (38:02)- Do dogs go to heaven? (40:29) - My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower? (44:56) - The relationship b/w purgatory and confession? (47:29) - What are the rules regarding chapel veils? (48:31) - What does the term 'begotten' mean?

Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful?  Jn 6:52-59 What does today's text actually say?  Letters (22:13)- What is the 'world without end' in the Glory Be?  (23:46) - Question about dealing with a suicide (28:12) - I'm reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? (32:48) - Singing of the psalms?  Word of the Day: Authority (37:59) Callers  (39:53) - We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears?  (44:05) - Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why? (46:22) - I don't chew the host, is that okay? (48:55) - What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don't practice the faith.

Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism?  Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved?  Letters Father discusses 'being wrong' about yesterday's show (24:53) - I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?  (30:57) - I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process  (31:49) - Who chooses vestment colors?  Word of the Day: Teach (36:24) Callers  (40:25) - Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah's Witness and Mormons.   (42:23) - Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge  (45:22) - In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week. (49:54) - We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?  

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know  How did the early Christians spread the faith?  Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus?  Letters (23:31) - Jim asks about Passover calendars  (24:56) - How do I trust God more?  (28:06) - I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:33) Callers  (36:23) - How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven? (39:44) - Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still? (42:01) - Could you comment on the 'American Catholic Church', and apparently priests could marry there.  Could you comment on that? (44:18) - Where is hell, is it in the world? (46:36) - What is the proper way to say the Our Father?  (48:36) - I'm taking an acting class, am I using God's name in vain?

Bible Study: (1:48) Mk 16:15-20 Who was St. Mark? Letters (20:34) - Why do we ask for forgiveness?  (22:46) - Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites?  (28:19) - Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles?  (29:11) - how did the earth get populated?  (34:40) - Comments about prohibitions on pork  Word of the Day: Tongues (35:33) Callers  (37:19) - Were Mark's endings where diff b/c he had a different audience?  Mark had a different ending?  Could you comment on that? (39:10) -On how to forgive as my brother's wife murdered my brother.  How to forgive and how to approach (45:39) - Disciples in the Upper Room, they spoke in the language given by Holy Spirit, but everybody heard in their own language.  Could you comment on this? (48:04) - Peter given keys of kingdom and 'get behind me Satan'. Could you explain this?

Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke  Jn 6:22-29 What is the real work of God?  Letters  (19:23) - How is David after God's own heart?  (28:28) - Communion service  Word of the Day: Crown (32:05) Callers (33:39) - Jesus descended into hell, could you explain?   (38:10) - How the average Jew could've possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ? (45:37) -  Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me?  (49:27) - My father recently passed away, and he wasn't Christian. Should I have baptized him?