Father Simon Says

Is 49:8-15 Father goes through some of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament Jn 5:17-30 Father shares a hairbrained theory of Jesus and miracles  Letters: What does a mystery mean?  If I'm in a toxic marriage, what should I do?  Do you see an increase in spiritual attack against traditional marriage?  Word of the Day: The Resurrection of Condemnation  Callers I have a question about the paschal Candle; are we supposed to get a new one each year?  If your spouse has passed away, are you able to remarry? What does it mean when Jesus says 'my yoke is easy and my burden light'? How do we pronounce Jesus' name plural?  I am a child from divorce; thank you for your comments about divorce.

Father talks about the followers of John the Baptist that still exist today!  Jn 5:1-16 Why were the people unimpressed by the miracle?  Letters: In today's Gospel, was the man sick because of his sin?  I work with a group of those with disabilities, can I eat meat with them?  Father answers a question about the homily and when it must be preached Sarah asks about the surrender novena Word of the Day: Image and likeness  Callers Can you recommend a book for people struggling with desolation? Caller tells a story about the shortest homily he ever heard Why is the Rosary such a powerful gift from God? What denomination was Jesus?

Is 65:17-21 What has changed because Jesus is the Messiah?  Jn 4:43-54 Father discusses the significance and purpose of miracles Letters: Listener asks about the theory that a prophet dies on the anniversary of his conception What does this passage of scripture mean, "For our sake he made himself to be sin..."?  Word of the Day: Sin  Callers Does Gen 3:15 speak about Mary?  At my son's Catholic school's Women's History Month bulletin board, there's a trans person on there.  The admin says it was going to stay because they wanted to be inclusive and tolerant.  What should I do?  Does Fr. Simon have tips on how to handle fear when attacked by the devil?

Father explains the significance of Marian devotion and consecration Lk 1:26-38 Father explains the prophecy in today's Gospel & the word Emmanuel  Letters Emily asks Father about the Divine Mercy Chaplet Word of the Day: Consecration  Callers: What's the church's teaching on meditation? What does it mean to love God with all of my heart, mind, and soul?  Caller has a question about praying to the Holy Spirit during mass

Jer 7:23-28Father explains faithfulness and how it's not as present in today's culture Father talks about the significance of Our Lady of Fatima Luke 11: 14-23Father talks about exorcisms and the "finger of God" Letters--Is it wrong to celebrate w/family on Saturday night before Easter?--If we aren't supposed to eat meat on Fridays for Lent, why could we eat fish? --A listener asks about his interest in the Orthodox Church especially in regards to their beliefs about Mary --Orthodox friends asking why is the Pope consecrating to RussiaWord of the Day: Immaculate  Callers --Should you do acts of mortification for penance?

Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains some of the complexities of Jewish ritual law Mt 5:17-19 Father tells a story about a friend who is always calling people to charity  Letters Do you need to fast on Friday, March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation?  Father received a letter from a mom whose daughter is in a same-sex relationship. Where is the line between constant forgiveness and a toxic relationship? Word of the Day: Mother of God Callers  How are you supposed to deal with a situation where they say, 'they are assigned a sex' Pray and Fast this Friday for Russia/Ukraine, but still a solemnity on Friday?  What to do? What do if you remembered a sin from the past?

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab What is the Septuagint and why is it relevant to today's reading?  Lk 4:24-30 Father talks about the folly of our own expectations Word of the Day: Immaculate  Letters:  Katherine asks about a goat sacrifice during Yom Kippur

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Were the ancients woke? Father explains.    Lk 4:24-30 Father explains the importance of unity Letters Question about the way my priest says the Collect Father talks about Revelation and Mary's role in salvation  Word of the Day: Agape    Callers Question about authority and the different books of the Bible, accepted in the Canon My sister is getting married outside the Church.  I'm her Maid of Honor; is it okay to continue being the Maid of Honor?   Could we change the words to the Nicene Creed to make it more personal?

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Father gives the history of Joseph and his brothers Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Father explains precisely where Jesus was crucified and how it explains today’s Gospel Father explains the Church's teaching on evolution Letters I’m going to be a mid-wife, but the organization I’m going to work with supports contraception, is that OK? Father gets a letter about German greetings What is the purpose of life? Word of the day: Fruit

Jer 17:5-10 Father talks about the need for examination of conscience  Lk 16:19-31 Father talks about why the story of Lazarus is actually funny Letters Father answers a question on sola fide What are Father's thoughts about singing Tantum Ergo during communion?  Priest didn't want parishioner to talk about purgatory anymore Are leprechauns evil spirits? How can we show love to those in same-sex relationships without showing approval?  Father reads a question about liturgy and Latin   Word of the day: Metanoia