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Bible Study: (2:33) Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Father talks about the gift of God  Mt 9:9-13 Father talks about the power of sacrifice  Letters (20:31) Does Gregorian chant have to be Latin?  Where was the book of the law kept?  I need help picking godparents!  Word of the Day: Matthew (38:18) Callers  (39:36) The meal after road to Emmaus, was that the Eucharist? (40:43) - When we pray to saints, how will they communicate their prayers to God if they're not in heaven (44:34) - When Jesus was carrying his cross and said 'weep not for me', why did he say that? (46:46) - Wasn't Matthias in Acts 1 to replace Judas?

Bible Study: (2:21) PRV 21:1-6, 10-13 What's the purpose of temptation? Who is the righteous one?  LK 8:19-21 Father makes the case that Jesus loved his Mother Lk 16:1-13 Father describes why Sunday's parable was funny!  Letters (23:32) Listener has a question about finding good Catholics  Comment about Father's response to a question about abortion  Word of the Day: Mediator (34:35) Callers  (38:22) The priest has a ceramic bowl with hosts on the altar. What are the rules for this? (41:25) How Saint Stephen is considered the first martyr when St. John the Baptist was killed before Stephen? (42:46) Is the congregation allowed to imitate the actions of the priest? (46:57) Do we have to receive immersion at Baptism?  (49:52) If you receive a plenary indulgence, is all the penalty due to sin wiped away?

Bible Study (2:04) 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father's take on the Lord's Supper in the early Church Lk 7:1-10 Why is the Centurion's humility significant? Sunday's Gospel: Father gives his take's on the Gospel yesterday Letters (26:12) How much should Catholics do about the environment? What happens after a priest retires?  Word of the Day: Wrath (41:11) Callers (43:42) - I belong to a civic org, but some of their positions are contrary to the Church. Should I continue staying or should I leave?  (46:01) - Why did Jesus choose to ascend to heaven instead of just vanishing? (48:45) - When did the disciples become apostles?

1 Kgs 18:41-46 Father tell us who Elijah is like?  Mt 5:20-26 What is real righteousness?  Letters How can we teach Floridians to dress more appropriately for mass?  Can we change the term 'un-born' children to 'un-delivered' children? A reader asks about the future in heaven--can God reveal the unseen world to us?  In Ezekiel when it says "I saw water flowing from the Temple," from which direction was it flowing?  What did they call the Church in the early centuries of Christianity?  Why aren't we more clear about fasting on Fridays?  When should the priest make announcements at Church?  I work overnight--can I say the morning offering later in the day when I wake up?  Kelly asks about marijuana and alcohol Word of the Day: Raqa

1 Kgs 17:7-16 Who was Jezebel and why was she significant?  Mt 5:13-16 How does salt really lose its taste?  Letters Where were Mary, Martha, and Lazarus when Jesus was crucified?  Listener: woman should be encouraged to have children, not persuaded to have an abortion Isn't an argument for abortion, "it would be better that this person hadn't been born?" Listener gives a comment about leadership in animals I couldn't make The Walk to Mary, so I walked 13 miles to my mother's house  Father talks about the reasons for marriage I received rosaries and coins in the mail, what should I do with them?  Jim writes in about the woman who poured nard on Jesus' feet? My daughter's religion teacher said "in the quest for wisdom, off topic is on topic." One of my fellow teachers said she's dating a woman. What should I do?  Sometimes when I pray, I feel a presence--what is that?  Listener writes in about near death experiences Can I bless or consecrate the family home on my own or do I need a priest?  When my mother was three months pregnant, her water broke, 30 years later, I am here. Abortion was never on the table. I wear a necklace with a precious feet charm, my boss asked me to remove it. Father Comments  Word of the Day: Zarephath

Bible Study (1:57) Phil 2:6-11 Why is obedience so important?  Letters (19:31) Don writes in about applauding in Church What is the difference between cultural traditions in mass and syncretism? Father talks about the dangers of population decline   Word of the Day: Valid Baptisms (35:36)

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 (2:04) 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Father's take on the Lord's Supper in the early Church Lk 7:1-10 Why is the Centurion's humility significant? Sunday's Gospel: Father gives his take's on the Gospel yesterday Letters (26:12) How much should Catholics do about the environment? What happens after a priest retires?  Word of the Day: Wrath (41:11) Callers (43:42) - I belong to a civic org, but some of their positions are contrary to the Church. Should I continue staying or should I leave?  (46:01) - Why did Jesus choose to ascend to heaven instead of just vanishing? (48:45) - When did the disciples become apostles?

Readings LK 6:39-42  Jesus has a sense of humor which comes through in this reading today.  1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27 People questioned Paul's right or even obligation to preach the Gospel, since he wasn't one of the original Apostles. Emails Karen - Is it okay to get the covid vaccine and other letters  Word of the Day Liberal  Calls Patricia - I have an elderly father who has dementia and is not Christian. Can I baptize him and when would it be appropriate?  Jerry -How do I respond to an Episcopal priest and friend who said that the question of abortion is 'complicated.' Up to the individual. 

Readings  Rom 8:28-30 Agape sacrificial love is not a feeling, but is found in what we do. Father explains the difference between destiny and fate.  Mt 1:1-16, 18  (8:56) Father Explains the significance of the names in the bible. (17:01) Why we have become a sexualized society  Letters (29:53) Father Answers letters from listeners  Word of the Day (37:10) Ephratah (Bethlehem)  Calls Anne - Mary's parents and what is their lineage?  Steve -Question about genealogy.  Difference b/w 'begotten' and 'made'  Joe - Joe the Scientist., he hit the ball on what he said about marriage and family, and he really nailed it.  Rose - I went to a store and they had a product called 'Immaculate Consumption' .  I was offended.  Sadly, some friends didn't mine.  Also, I talked to the diocese, and they said they didn't want to really do anything, b/c they didn't want to bring attn to it.  What do you think Father?  Anthony - The roots of the current situation about contraception.  I think the roots are contraception and divorce.  What do you think Father?  Eric - What is the status of the Church in China and I've heard the arrangement b/w the Vatican and China is secret.  Could you comment?