Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (3:04) Mt 7:21, 24-27 Why does God work miracles?  Mass Hysteria: Father continues his commentary on ushers and communion (12:54) Letters (22:02) - Are we supposed to say 'in Jesus' name?' (24:54) - Father comments on the prayer of St. Gertrude  Word of the Day: Authority (34:36) Callers (38:54) - A man gave half of the communion to his service dog. Is that okay? (44:05) - Blessing: Who can give blessings in the Church? (46:10) - If we go to hell how can we go before God during the final judgment? (47:57) - Jesus was dead for 3 days, but he said to the thief that today you will be with me in paradise; how does that work? 

Bible Study: (2:52) Rom 10:9-18 Why is this reading controversial?  Letters (20:18) - what does Thy kingdom come mean?  (22:11) - Father discusses going to communion without being in a state of grace  (27:47) - Listener is asking why we don't have to believe apparitions, but we do celebrate them liturgically  Word of the Day: salvation and redemption (35:03) Calls (38:14) - What is the Churches teaching on someone dying with only one mortal sin on his soul? (40:31) - How do I talk to Protestants about Baptism?  (43:10) - I have been an usher. I never thought about it the way you are talking about. I would do it the way the Italians do it.  (44:48) - Luke 17: 7-10: Can you explain this scripture to me? (47:11) - Is Mary considered the spouse of the Holy Spirit? 

Bible Study: (1:48) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans  Letters (19:50) - We need to rest!  (22:18) - My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:19) - Where can I find a document regarding communion?  (30:09) - how can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  Word of the Day: Child-like (33:15) Callers  (35:45) - Is the Christmas Novena superstitious? (38:49) - What are the origins of Advent?  (41:08) - Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world? (44:20) - Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious?  (47:33) - Since Mary didn't have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches?

Bible Study: (1:53) Mt 8:5-11 Father discusses the humility of the Centurion servant, the importance of obedience, and a trip to Jerusalem Letters (21:07) Is John 20:23 a proof for confession?  (26:52) - Can we use mediums?  (31:32) - what does 'they kingdom come' mean?  Word of the Day: Advent (35:35) Callers  39:45 - Listener asks several questions about St. Joseph 

Bible Study (2:01) PHIL 3:3-8A Is the Letter to the Philippians actually a collection of smaller letters?  (16:45) LK 15:1-10 Father gives a true meaning of accompaniment  Letters (24:41) Priest-listener gives his take on indulgences (28:13) Listener writes in about the Mourner's Kadesh as the basis of the Our Father Word of the Day: I consider everything as a garbage (35:36) Callers  (38:20) - Why did God place us humans in same place demons are? (40:14) - Question about how to have a relationship w/the Holy Spirit, any book recommendations? (41:53) - Why doesn't anyone address Mother Teresa 1979 Nobel Peace Prize speech?  (43:53) - The book by Daniel Rops, 'Jesus and his Times', said it was allowed for a woman to be pregnant, even if not married. What do you think about that Father? (46:01) -  When we receive Jesus under the accidents of bread, why don't we say "the Body and Blood of Christ?" (49:03) - If Jesus is God, and he's praying, is he praying to himself? 

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: (1:47) RV 15:1-4 Father weighs in on the controversy regarding the authorship of Revelation LK 21:12-19 Why don't we prepare a defense beforehand?  Letters (23:49) Listener questions if John wrote the Book of Revelation Where can I learn more about the Jewish faith?  I like the song 500 miles! Listener wants a Catholic book about time management  When should I say the "O God....' prayer  Father reflects on the life of his friend who passed away Is it OK to put Holy Water in a spray bottle?  Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:12) Callers  (39:57) - What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God? (44:05) - I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? [promo material] (48:35) - How do we clean sacred vessels?  (50:13)- Why do we show Jesus' stigmata on his palms?  

Bible Study: (2:10) RV 14:14-19 Father explains how this reading relates to the book of Daniel!  LK 21:5-11 Father explains the structure of the temple  Mt 25:1-13 What does oil signify?  Letters Does Luke 19 refer to Jesus? (19:56) A Hawaiian listener asks Fr. Simon about a Hawaiian folklore—is it angelic or demonic? (27:47)  Word of the Day: neo-Nestorianism (24:01)Callers (42:04) Daughters going to yoga. How can I tell them not to go? (44:21) When the angels were thrown out of heaven, were they sent to hell and are there angels in hell? (48:42) What is death according to the Bible? 

Bible Study: (1:57) Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Do only 144,000 go to heaven?  LK 21:1-4 Father discusses the Shroud of Turin The Presentation of BVM (10:00) Father discusses his Immaculate Conception theory Letters (20:37) - Anna asks about Psalms which speak about doing bad to our enemies (24:38) - Question about Marriage and Joseph's marriage Word of the Day: Forehead  (32:33) Callers (34:47) -  What are your thoughts on the bishops having a Eucharistic revival without addressing the reverence in the liturgy? (40:33) - Is interpreting dreams still biblical? (42:10) - Our pet just passed away; what does the Church teach about dogs?  (45:38) - Is it OK to listen to near death experiences?  (48:47) - I know someone who is doing Witchcraft. What should I do to defend myself against potential demonic attacks?

Bible Study: (2:17) RV 10:8-11 What is the purpose of the angels?  LK 19:45-48 Father discusses the austerity of St. John Vianney   Letters (23:42) Where were Moses and Elijah before the Transfiguration?  (27:57) If I pray a decade of the rosary for my penance, where do I start?  (29:11) Listener discusses 'little lunch' (30:48) Did I have to go to mass if All Saints wasn't a holy day of obligation?  (34:17) Listener asks if Simon of Cyrene is a type of Christ?  (40:59) Are the word liturgy and litany related?  (46:28) What is the correct posture for receiving communion?