Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (0.40.409) 1 Jn 3:11-21 What is love actually about?  Are we willing to give our lives to Christ?  Word of the Day: Nazareth (21.01) Note: We had an abbreviated show today because we aired a rebroadcast of Pope Benedict XVI's funeral. 

Why is the language of St. John's writings so different? (1:59) 1 Jn 3:7-10 Who is a model of righteousness?  Jn 1:35-42 Father tells a funny anecdote from today's Gospel Letters (18:31) - Father comments on the Seventh Day Adventists and the Second Coming of Christ   (25:41) - What does Moriah mean?  (27:10) - What is 'vicar' of Christ?  Word of the Day: Children (31:40) Callers (33:01) - Your opening comments on happy new year to blessed new year is the same shift that occurred with the Mass when they changed the word happy to blessed. (36:48) - Do we get our Guardian angel at conception or birth? and where is the Ark of the covenant now? (38:02) - Galatians: What does Paul mean by works of righteousness? (40:55) - When John was in prison he asked if Jesus was the one so why did he say behold the Lamb of God in today's reading? (42:45) - Why does the Church not talk more about the consequences of sin today? (47:05) - A friend of mine lost her husband. Can I wish that she feels the presence of her deceased husband or is that against Teaching? (48:40) - Why does Jesus change names of people and how does that relate with changing the names of popes?

1 JN 2:29–3:6 What happens when we stand before God? What does it mean to persist in sin?  Jn 1:29-34 The connection between Jesus and Abraham Letters 29:45 - Mary discusses greeting our neighbor before mass 36:15 - was Paul made a bishop?  Word of the Day: Baptized (34:44) Caller 48:20 - Is it a sin that I didn't go to Sunday mass last week, b/c I had fear that car would get stuck in snow 50:00 - How to compliment a priest without trying to praise him too much? 54:15 - Confused on what Pope Francis dedicated this year to.  For example like 'Year of St. Joseph' 57:50 - If someone wants to get engaged w/someone, how much should they reveal their past sins

Bible Study: (2:16) Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 How do we understand visions? Jn 1:47-51 Is Jesus Jacob's ladder?  Letters (23:52) What does In persona christi mean?  Is the Polish National Catholic Church in line with Rome?  Word of the Day: Saints (34:42) Callers  (37:12) - Question about Baptism and purgatory (43:25) - Paul asks about triple immersion Baptism (48:08) - I just went to a beautiful mass and I want to share it (50:04) - Question about purgatory, where is it clear in the Bible about the existence of purgatory? Original Air Date: 9-29-22

Bible Study: (3:14) Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Father talks about the beautiful contribution of women Lk 9:51-56 What does it mean that Jesus set his face on Jerusalem Letters: (18:03) Dan wrote in about the Presentation of the Lord Father talks about fundamentalism and literalism  Father discusses the Church in Germany responding to a letter from Fr. Michael Word of the Day: Rebuke (38:44) Callers  (41:29) During the mass, we have the Mystery of Faith and one of the acclimations 'When we eat this bread...'  Isn't this reinforcing that we're just eating bread? (45:18) - What Father's view regarding the Great German speaking mystic Meister Eckhart?   (48:25) - Father's thoughts about St. Vincent de Paul organization and that I was personally helped by SVDP this year Original Air Date - 9-27-22

Bible Study: (2:37) ECCL 3:1-11 There is a time for everything under the heavens!  LK 9:18-22 Do the Scriptures contradict each other?  Letters: Listener disagreed with Father's advice to mothers  How is the Presentation of Jesus a Joyful Mystery and a Sorrow of Mary?  Listener shares her reversion to the faith Listener shares the power of religious statues on her faith Question about pharmacy in the time of Jesus Father remarks about sorrow and the faith  Listener writes about the Latin root for left-handed people Why do we have to confess to priests?  Are holy cards and rosaries that we get in the mail blessed?  Word of the Day: To serve  

Bible Study: (1:55) ECCL 1:2-11 What does Ecclesiastes have to do with jury duty?  LK 9:7-9 Father discusses the power of being united to Christ  Letters (16:40) Listener asks about transgenderism  Father talks about valid Mass listener asks about Jews, Muslims and the Trinity Word of the Day: Tetrarch (36:10) Callers  (40:02) - ​Is it okay for a priest at daily mass to skip prayers of the faithful? (42:08) - I thought Father's remarks about CCD was very perfect.  I'm running into problems regarding questions about Gender Identity and how to speak to the parents as a Catechist. (46:09) - Since our belief is in the Trinity, should we say the Muslims don't believe in the same God? (50:17) - What do you think about Lifemark the movie about adoption? Original Air Date: 9-22-22

Bible Study: (2:03) 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a When was the last time you heard the voice of God?  Letters (20:32) Listener shares story of Baptism in the Holy Spirit Listener shares story of birth of her son Caller shares story of Holy Communion Word of the Day: Deacon (33:41) Callers  (37:42) – Why do Catholics bow down to Mary, when it clearly says you shouldn’t bow down to idols? (41:02) – Comment on topic of family and poverty. Thank you (44:05) – How can we know what charisms we have? (49:38) – Callers talks about his family  

Bible Study: (3:24) EZ 2:8—3:4 What is the sweet and bitter scroll? MT 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?  Letters (19:38) Can I go to communion if I can’t do my penance before mass begins?   What does the title Lord mean in the context of St. Joseph? Word of the day: Syrians vs Assyrians (29:37) Callers (36:48) - I'm 100 years old, but I'm tired of living.  Could you help me? (40:41) - We're starting the Consecration to St. Joseph and there's a word 'divorce'  in Matthew, could you help? (46:26) - Could you add to the story of Simon the Cyrenian? (49:29) - Caller reflects on different uses for the term Lord.  Original Air Date: August 9, 2022

Bible Study: (1:53) RV 3:1-6, 14-22 Father Simon discusses God's restraint  LK 19:1-10 Father offers his thoughts on Zacchaeus  Letters: (20:23) What does the first reading skip over verses 7-13?  Word of the day: Spit (33:36) Callers (34:59) - When we say the profession of faith, why do we say, 'When we eat this bread?' (37:17) - I have a friend who's an atheist and doesn't believe in concept of eternity and doesn't believe in Christ and God.  How do I convince him?  (42:31) - I'm the only Catholic in my family and don't have many Catholic friends.  Should I worry about having a Catholic funeral? (43:56) - Where there synagogues everywhere during the time of Jesus? (46:38) - When the college of cardinals meets to elect the Pope, are they guided by the Holy Spirit when they vote? (49:12) - I'm a convert. Why aren't there more Protestant converts?  Original Air Date 11-15-22