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Bible Study:  Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Father explains the rules from today's first reading  Mt 25:31-46 Why are goats bad?  Letters (21:05) - A priest recommends "the great Turdor Bible myth" (22:54) - Listener says her priest listens to RR!  (26:13) - Do the Roman Catholics have 'fool for Christ's sake?' (28:36) - Among vs amongst in the Hail Mary (42:45) - Comment about the Orthodox and the Papacy Word of the Day: Gymnos  Callers  (42:45) - Why do we pray to the Angels? Why don't we just pray to the Holy Spirit? (46:19) - Can I go to a wedding in the SSPX church? The Groom is Roman Catholic.

Bible Study: (2:28) Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast?  Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting  Letters (18:55) Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song (22:05) Is there salt in holy water?  (25:11) Can a non-Catholic read at mass (28:40) Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints  Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated (32:39)  Callers: (38:37) What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years.  More like spiritual advice? (41:47) Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? (41:49) Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving.  What could I do? (48:12) Could you explain Rogation Days? Original Air Date: March 4, 2023

Bible Study: (1:38) Dt 30:15-20 What are the commandments actually about Verse before the Gospel: Father discusses what the kingdom really means Lk 9:22-25 The powerlessness of Jesus  Letters (18:51)- How many covenants are there?  (22:50) - How can evil exist if God is all love?  (23:40) - After mass we say prayers to Mary, should we add it to Sunday Mass?  Word of the Day: Seven (34:19) Callers  (37:20) - What would have come about if there was no law against eating pork? (41:06) - My Daughter sells Crystals and Tarot Cards.  They're having a grand opening and should I go? (46:01) - If I were to meet Jesus face to face, my life would be changed.  Why don't I have a deep faith? 

Bible Study: (2:04) Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Why do we fast? & How should we pray?  Letters (17:45) - I've enjoyed the sermons at a Protestant Parish (22:47) - I think my priest listens to your show!  (24:57) - A habit of vice can only be overcome by a habit of virtue (27:40) - I saw something strange during mass Word of the Day: Hypocrite  Callers (36:56) - Can non-Catholics receive Ashes today (38:56) - In a Christian way how should I behave towards my homosexual student, I teach German and he's in his 60s.  (44:32) - Is there something for layman to get away from the world and pray?  Just like for nuns and priests? (47:13) - What does he think of female altar servers?

Bible Study: (1:43) Sir 2:1-11 What does it mean to desire the will of God Mk 9:30-37 Father discusses the real gift of life & what it means to be a child of God Letters (19:06) - What does Gal 4:10 mean?  (29:16) - Please explain Korban (49:14) - Does Jesus think we ought not take oaths  Word of the Day: Lent (32:19) Callers (33:43) - Any patron saint for people with difficult medical conditions?  (35:56) - Question about Psalm 37: 18  and the word 'wholehearted'? (39:53) - Question about the Catechism (42:23) - How did the Egyptians at the time of Pharoah, perceive the Exodus? (45:12) - Is it true that even when someone goes to hell, they can still be redeemed is that true?

Bible Study: (1:39) Sir 1:1-10 Father discusses the power of knowledge & speaking the truth in love  Mk 9:14-29 Father discusses the power of trust  Letters (26:24) - Question about Jewish sacrifice (31:17) - why can't deacons get married after ordination?  Word of the Day: As (34:35) Callers  (37:09) - I lived 5 miles from Asbury, and went there on Saturday! (45:13) - My daughter is taking a World Religions class, and she think that God has revealed himself to all religions, and not just to Israelites.  What does Father think? (50:28) - I've never kept my Lenten Sacrifice. What does that mean for my soul? 

Bible Study: (2:01) Gn 11:1-9 Father gives us theory of language  Mk 8:34—9:1 Why is the soul so important Letters (20:05) - Can I bless my home with holy water?  (22:44) - What kind of oath taking is Jesus referring to?  (24:41) - Did Moses have horns?  (28:07) - Who did Cain think might kill him? (32:19) - What are the knights templar?  Word of the Day: Twelve (36:00) Callers (38:05) - Why did John the Baptist not recognize Jesus? (40:33) - Does Paradise equal heaven?  (44:14) - The Glory Be and the Sign of the Cross seem similar. What are their origins and are they connected? (46:41) - Zachariah and the Feast Tabernacles: Any resources on this? (50:22) - Hebrew friend told me that a baby considered a human until it's 7 weeks old according to his tradition. Is that true?

Bible Study: (3:10) Gn 9:1-13 Father talks about evolution & the human soul   Letters (20:12) - I would like to beat my addiction (33:02) - Why does Jesus' use spit to heal?  (34:03) - Leaven of the Pharisees reflection Word of the Day: Christ (37:43) Callers (42:00) - If somebody is possessed, and they commit a mortal sin while possessed, are they culpable? (44:50) - How do you pray if you have a child that isn't right in their mind and they're paranoid? He's in his 50s? (48:01) - What is the significance of the number 12?

Bible Study: (1:44) Gn 8:6-13, 20-22 Is the story of Noah literally true?  Mk 8:22-26 Why does Jesus try to hide his miracles?  Letters (20:24) - The Fisherman's tomb book (23:15) - God's rejection of Cain's sacrifice (24:55) - Scriptural reference regarding guardian angels (Mt 18:10) (26:36) - Are there reference to the Messiah in Torah? Word of the Day: Ark (35:18) Callers (37:24) - What animals were unclean on the Ark?  (40:45) - I bought a crucifix that had blood on Jesus' knees.  What does Father think? (42:28) - My niece living w/her fiancé, should I attend the wedding still? (45:08) - When did the apostles become bishops and priests? (48:56) - What's the best way to get rid of resentment?

Bible Study: (1:46) Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Did God regret creating humans?  Letters (17:33) - Why were communion rails removed?  (26:20) - Hindu fable poem Word of the Day: Leaven (30:21) Callers  (37:16) - Are there any traditions about how the gifts of the wise men were used by the holy family? (38:38) - What is the proper translation of Jn 3:16? 46:26) - Friend is openly bi-sexual. She asked me about relationship advice; what should I tell her?