Father Simon Says: Recent Episodes
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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
Check out this great show from June 06, 2024
(3:10) Bible Study:
- 2 Tm 2:8-15
- Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life
(19:19) Break 1
(20:14) Letters:
- Father answers some letters which are very difficult today. Check this segment out to see how father does answering these hard cookies.
(33:29) Break 2
(34:00) Word of the Day:
- (you’re going to need to listen to listen in to what it is)
(37:30) Phones:
- Ruth - What does the Church say about yoga? I heard there's nothing wrong with it from another priest.
- Paul - What is the churches dogma on creation vs. evolution?
- Monica - What do you think about having my children decide when they're older? I raised my children Catholic, and they'll decide when their older.
- Devin - What is your favorite Bible verse?
- Mike - What Jesus meant by having sheep not of this fold?
Check out this great show from June 5, 2024
(3:41) Bible Study:
- 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12
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Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are?
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Mk 12:18-27
- Father explains the meaning of this story.
(24:04) Break 1
(24:30) Letters:
- Father answers questions about, how Jews knew if you were ritually pure before partaking in the sacrifice, worrying about demonic possession, the resurrection of the dead and how we should read the psalms.
(34:29) Break 2
(35:06) Word of the Day:
- The
(39:54) Phones:
- Cathy - My oldest granddaughter who's married, she doesn't want children. How to approach the subject?
- Cindy - Why do the protestants have an extra line in the Our Father?
- Joe - Where they actually risen bodies, the bodies that were raised right after the earthquake when Jesus died?
Check out this great show from June 04, 2024
(2:03) Bible Study:
- 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18
- Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here
- Mk 12:13-17
- Jesus was more clever than you would think in this passage. Find out how from Father Simon.
(21:20) Break 1
(22:17) Letters:
- Father answers questions about receiving communion, our Blessed Mother, The Saint Jude Novena and are there different levels in heaven?
(35:12) Break 2
(36:24) Word of the Day:
- Spoude (yes, that’s a word)
(39:22) Phones:
- Patricia - My daughter claims LGBTQ as her identity and inviting me to go to the pride parade this weekend. What to do?
- Paul - How does a priest determine the penance for confession?
- Jay - Eucharistic Prayer I, and why is Matthias listed separately from the apostles?
- Mike - Contradiction b/w the 1st sorrow of Mary in seven sorrows and yet the 4th joyful mystery presentation.
- Paul - What is all about the red heifers, dating back to sacrifice and Noah Hyde Laws
Check out this great show from June 03, 2024
(2:11) Bible Study:
- 2 Pt 1:2-7
- Father explains the proper translation of several interesting words in this passage
- Mk 12:1-12
- What was the vineyard that Jesus was talking about in this passage? The answer will probably surprise you.
(17:42) Break 1
(20:56) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the ownership of time, Mortal sin and prays for a listener whose wife has cancer.
(31:58) Break 2
(32:31) Word of the Day:
- Real
(40:16) Phones:
- Kenny - When priest mixing water/wine, does it matter if he only puts the water in his vessel, but not the others?
- Bridget - A parish priest, he just recently lost his father and how do I show support for him?
- Betsy - How are we supposed to get to know our priests, when they move around a lot? Responding to what you're talking about today
- Lee - What do you think about this, our church is growing by leaps and bounds, it's beautiful (responding to what you're talking about?
Check out this great show from June 2, 2023
- (5:21) Bible Study:
- Mk 11:11-26
- Father explains the readings today, highlighting the fig tree mentioned in it.
- Mk 11:11-26
(15:49) Break 1
- (16:26) Letters:
- Father answers letters about offering up sufferings from the past, are people as many people possessed today as they were back in Jesus’ time and is it okay to pray the memorare in the form of a rosary with the rosary beads?
(27:25) Break 2
- (31:36) Word of the Day:
- Jesus
- (33:43) Phones:
- Jim - Question about the definition of love and the will of Good, and how to apply that when we love God as God lacks nothing?
- Gayle – Regarding Jesus When He uprooted the tables, and how to justify anger when people use that passage?
Check out this great show from May 30, 2024
Bible Study: (1:52)
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12
- Growing into salvation!
Mk 10:46-52
- Trust & salvation
Letters:
- (28:00) - Thank you, Father for your views about the Diocese!
- (30:55) - Catholicism, the Jews, and killing Jesus
Word of the Day: Boundary (39:03)
Callers:
- (42:52) - I do the Liturgy of the Hours, I always thought the Feast of Corpus Christi was on a Sunday?
- (44:53) - Could you explain the Agnus Dei?
- (45:57) - Guardian Angel Prayer, to light and guard and rule and guide. Could you explain the word 'rule'?
- (47:23) - Fornication, divorce and remarriage and how is that word interpreted and diff from the Protestants and way they look at it?
- (49:16) - Conversion process in the early Church, and I'm involved in RCIA, what was it like converting during the Roman times?
Check out this encore from May 29, 2024
Bible Study: (2:11)
1 Pt 1:18-25
- Commandments & obedience
Mk 10:32-45
- The cross of Christ
Letters:
- (22:22) - Born of the Spirit
- (27:24) - Should priests be publicly hostile to each other?
- (31:14) - Speak now or forever hold your peace
- (33:24) - Vision of Jesus
Word of the Day: Ransom (36:58)
Callers:
- (39:31) - If my friend where to die before getting last rites, is that the same as if you die before going to confession?
- (42:38) - What has happened to the animals in Eden after the fall? And Where's Aretha Franklin music that you used to play? I'm an old neighbor of his.
- (45:24) - Where can I find information about indulgences and visiting cemeteries?
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https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1178
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(46:38) - Regarding reconciliation, what does persona in Christi mean when confession is happening?
- (48:49) - I noticed that the Eucharist looks like a roaring lion in the reliquary, does that have anything to do w/the 2nd coming?
Check out this great show from May 28, 2024
(1:54) Bible Study
1 Pt 1:10-16Father guides us through the importance of today's readings.
(23:13) Letters
Father shares a letter thank him for "getting on his soap box"
shares his insights on priests being moved around in the Church
and answers an email about the rich young man who didn't want to give up his riches for Jesus.
(38:40) Word of the Day
Mystery
(40:52) Phones
Mary - I went to mass today, the music was about Trinity Sunday, psalm was not the one listed. Even though there were all these mistakes, including homily, do I still get the grace of the sacrament?
Stuart - How to determine what parish I should attend as a new convert?
Check out this great show from May 17, 2024
- Bible Study: (3:17)
- Acts 25:13b-21
- How did we become Roman & Catholic?
- Jn 21:15-19
- We hear the first confession of the first Pope
- Acts 25:13b-21
Break 1 (18:10)
- Letters: (19:31)
- Biblical languages program
- Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to?
- Private property in the Bible?
- Consecrating Matza?
- Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go?
Break 2 (34:00)
- Word of the Day: The emperor (35:09)
- Callers: (37:28)
- Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died - is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one?
- At Easter morning service - when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this?
- Question about Gluten Free hosts - how do they fit in with what Father was saying?
- I became an usher and now I can't focus on the Mass. Any advice?
- Two people are trying to get divorced. They don't go to church and weren't married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?
Check out this great show from May 25, 2023
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
- Father explains Paul's zealous observance of the law
Letters
- 25:30 - Has Father ever read the Purpose Driven Life?
- 27:27 - Can I pray deliverance prayers?
- 31:45 - Father talks about why God prays
- 34:45 - We have to be one!
Word of the Day: Leaders
Callers
- 48:00 - Is having impure dreams a sin?
- 50:30 - I was told that Victory was won at the Cross. Why does it matter that he rose from the dead?
- 55:20 - Are there more than five decades of the rosary and how did they develop?
Check out this great show from May 24, 2023
Bible Study: (5:07)
Acts 20:28-38
- What does beatitude mean?
Letters
- (25:44) - we do need better Church communities
Word of the Day: Anger (35:48)
Callers
- (42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her?
- (46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?
Check out this great show from May 23, 2023
Bible Study: (2:22)
Acts 20:17-27
- How can Paul be one of the Apostles?
Letters
- (29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press?
Word of the Day: Glory (38:34)
Callers
- (47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those. Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that?
- (50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments. Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out?
- (53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them? What do you think about that Fr. ?
- (53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now?
- (55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine
Check out this show from May 22, 2023
Bible Study: (1:48)
Acts 19:1-8
- Father discusses prophecy and Baptism
Letters
- (22:34) - Is it OK to steal?
- (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?
Word of the Day: Mass (37:50)
Callers
- (39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion. Why don't they do that anymore?
- (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?
- (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce. I've been married for 25 years.
- (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?
Father Simon Shares today's scripture readings, whether or not Animals go to heaven and much more on today's show!
- Bible Study: (1:29)
- Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
- We honor the image of God in another
- Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
- Letters (14:38)
- Get well card
- If God is for us, who could be against us
- Can Catholics give Protestant sermons?
- What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
Break 1 (26:55)
- Word of the Day: To be irritated (27:45)
- Callers: (40:25)
- Can you explain the Sabbatine promise associate with the Brown Scapular?
- Is it okay to have a Mass said outside of a Catholic Church?
- When Jesus says 'the Father is greater than I'?
- Permission for Orthodox Communion
Check out this show from May 7, 2024
- Bible Study: (2:19)
- Acts 16:22-34
- Father discusses knowledge of the future
- Jn 16:5-11
- We have to admit we're sinners
- Acts 16:22-34
- Letters: (17:33)
- St. Paul - Women will be saved through child-rearing?
- Distrust or disobedience as the original sin?
- How did we get liturgical seasons
Break 1 (26:59)
- Word of the Day: (31:39)
- Saturday and Sunday Worship
- Callers (41:14)
- Are there specific blessings that priests should make to bless different articles?
- Is it dishonoring the sabbath by driving sister to airport on Sunday?
- Brown Scapular, received at first communion; what happened to that tradition?
Check out this great show from May 6, 2024
Bible Study: (1:00)
Acts 16:11-15
- Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion
Jn 15:26—16:4a
- We have a prophetic religion
Letters (18:41)
- Why does Scripture say, 'beware of the wrath of women?'
- What is Snake Eating in Mark?
Word of the Day: Believe (27:47)
Callers: (31:35)
- If I'm working throughout my day while praying the rosary and interrupted; is it still beneficial?
- Whoever follows my commandments is my friend, could you help me understand that?
- Honor Father and Mother and is that also translated as 'fear'?
- Is it okay to wear the medal brown scapular, instead of the cloth one?
Check out this great show from May 20, 2022
Acts 15:22-31
- Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols?
Letters
- Why did Pilate and Herod become friends?
- Why is Egg Harbor called Egg Harbor?
- When Ez says water is flowing from the side of the Temple, where was that?
Word of the Day: Eucharist
Callers
- Is it a sin to smoke marijuana?
- Can Father help me distinguish these passages? Matthew 5:39 & 1 Corinthians 5:13
Check out this show from May 19, 2022
Acts 15:7-21
- How did one become a priest in ancient times?
Jn 15:9-11
- How did the Father love Jesus?
Word of the day: Apocalypse
Letters
- When we kneel during the Passion narrative, what are we supposed to do?
- Can God do evil?
- Will the promises made by the Lord for those who pray the chaplet apply to me?
- What does eternal security mean (Jn 10)
- Is my confirmation valid?
- What are the steps of forgiveness?
- Listener has a question about ancient Lebanon
Check out this great show from May 18, 2022
Acts 15:1-6
- Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision
Jn 15:1-8
- God’s purpose is to do what in our lives?
Letters
- Can Catholics see R-rated movies?
- My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK?
- Can priests watch secular TV shows?
- Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism?
- What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went?
- What is spy Wednesday?
- What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice?
Word of the Day: NEW
Check out this show from May 17, 2022
Acts 14:19-28
- When has the Church been strong?
Jn 14:27-31a
- What was one of the great messianic expectations?
Letters
- What is the Holy Communion fast?
- What's Father's take on Ez 20:25-26?
- Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness
- Listener asks Father Simon about Milton's Paradise Lost
Word of the Day: Believe!
Callers
- When we die do we go right to heaven?
- Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday? Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that?
- I'm a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay?
- I'm unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter; did they have power?
Check out this great show from May 16, 2022
Jn 14:21-26
- What does Logos really mean? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both
Letters
- Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires
- Listener asks about the "Lamb of God" at mass
- Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture?
- Someone told me that the Eucharist isn't Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say?
Word of the Day: Zeus
Callers
- 'Despise not my petitions' sounds like an insult from the Memorare
- Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession--what was that?
- Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues
- Why do we have "suffered under Pilate" in the Creed?
Check out this show from May 12, 2022
Acts 13:13-25
- What does it mean to be born from water and wind?
Letters
- Jeff asks for prayers for his son
- What do I do if I'm struggling to listen to both the Church and my husband?
- Is lying always a mortal sin?
- Erin enjoyed what Father said about notional faith?
Word of the Day: Men
Callers
- Could the thorn in Paul's side have been blindness or visual impairment?
- What is the kabbalah?
Check out this show from May 11, 2022
Acts 12:24—13:5a
- Where was the first chancery office?
Jn 12:44-50
- What's the main benefit to being a Christian?
Letters
- Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia?
- Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon's take on altar servers
Word of the Day: Synagogue
Callers
- Why does Apostles Creed use 'creator' and Nicene creed says 'Maker'
- If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English
- Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church.
- What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn't people know who Jesus was?
- If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby?
- Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?
Check out this show from May 9, 2022
Acts 11:1-18
- Who was a Centurian and why was he important?
Letters
- Father receives a question about abortion
- Did Judas go to hell?
- What is a novena?
Word of the day: Discriminating
Callers
- What does one do with Easter Candles that are half used? And what does Father think of crosses with the resurrected Christ?
- Why are young people attracted to Christianity, but not going to Catholic Church and also why do many young people don't go to Church at all?
- Question of the role of Pope Pius XII in the bombing of Monte Cassino and how much do you know about it?
Check out this show from April 28, 2023
Bible Study: (1:49)
Acts 9:1-20
- What makes this text truthful?
Jn 6:52-59
- What does today's text actually say?
Letters
- (22:13)- What is the 'world without end' in the Glory Be?
- (23:46) - Question about dealing with a suicide
- (28:12) - I'm reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles?
- (32:48) - Singing of the psalms?
Word of the Day: Authority (37:59)
Callers
- (39:53) - We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears?
- (44:05) - Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why?
- (46:22) - I don't chew the host, is that okay?
- (48:55) - What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don't practice the faith.
Check out this great show from April 27, 2023
Bible Study: (2:17)
Acts 8:26-40
- Why do we prepare people for Baptism?
Jn 6:44-51
- Are you saved?
Letters
- Father discusses 'being wrong' about yesterday's show
- (24:53) - I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?
- (30:57) - I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process
- (31:49) - Who chooses vestment colors?
Word of the Day: Teach (36:24)
Callers
- (40:25) - Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah's Witness and Mormons.
- (42:23) - Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge
- (45:22) - In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week.
- (49:54) - We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?
Check out this great show from April 26, 2023
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 8:1b-8
- It matters who we know
- How did the early Christians spread the faith?
Jn 6:35-40
- What does it mean to see Jesus?
Letters
- (23:31) - Jim asks about Passover calendars
- (24:56) - How do I trust God more?
- (28:06) - I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration
Word of the Day: Good News! (34:33)
Callers
- (36:23) - How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven?
- (39:44) - Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still?
- (42:01) - Could you comment on the 'American Catholic Church', and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that?
- (44:18) - Where is hell, is it in the world?
- (46:36) - What is the proper way to say the Our Father?
- (48:36) - I'm taking an acting class, am I using God's name in vain?
Check out this great show from April 24, 2023
Bible Study: (1:42)
Acts 6:8-15
- Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke
Jn 6:22-29
- What is the real work of God?
Letters
- (19:23) - How is David after God's own heart?
- (28:28) - Communion service
Word of the Day: Crown (32:05)
Callers
- (33:39) - Jesus descended into hell, could you explain?
- (38:10) - How the average Jew could've possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ?
- (45:37) - Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me?
- (49:27) - My father recently passed away, and he wasn't Christian. Should I have baptized him?
Check out this encore show from April 29, 2022
Acts 5:34-42
- Father explains Jewish belief in life after death
Letters
- Father riffs more about silence in church
- I saw someone selling a relic of John Henry Newman; what should I have done?
- Can we substitute Psalm 51 for the psalm of the day during Lent?
- Father answers a question about marriage and communion
Word of the Day: Sat Down, going up
Callers:
- How to identify venial sins and what does it mean when my priest says he can't be my spiritual advisor?
- If Fr. Simon were to sell a relic, would he be 'Fr. Simony'?
- Can Father explain Matthew 7:21
- Can we inset belief in the Eucharist into the Creed?
Check out this show from April 27, 2022
Acts 5:17-26
- What is heresy?
Jn 3:16-21
- Is the Trinity actually easy to understand?
Letters
- Father comments on the need for silence before mass
- Listener thanks Father for his priesthood and comments on the structure of priesthood
Word of the Day: Sadducees
Callers
- My father was cremated. Could I put him in a Church, is that considered a sacred place?
- Why in the scriptures does it say those who love the world will lose it and those who hate the world will find everlasting life. Yet, God so loved the world.
Check out this show from April 28, 2022
Acts 5:27-33
- Father gives context about the book of Acts
Jn 3:31-36
- Father talks more about the Trinity
Letters
- Father reads a letter from a retired priest friend who bemoans the lack of respect during mass
- Listener writes in about her marriage and temptation
- Father clarifies if Jesus had more siblings (*He didn't!)
Word of the Day: Ration
Callers
- Is purgatory closed?
- Could you explain to me Apophatic Theology?
- Who is the great harlot and who are the ten kings in Rev. 17?
Check out this Encore from April 17, 2023
Bible Study: (1:43)
Acts 4:23-31
- Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God'
Jn 3:1-8
- What does it mean to be born from above?
- What is religious consensus
Letters
- (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots?
- (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her
Word of the Day: Rabim (Many)
Callers
- (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent?
- (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible?
- (42:56) - Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus. Was it the Romans?
- (47:04) - Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday's 2nd reading?
- (49:51) - What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w 'reborn' and 'born above'?
Check out this great show from April 18, 2023
Bible Study: (1:59)
Acts 4:32-37
- Father explains the governmental structure in Acts
Jn 3:7b-15
- What does it mean to be born from above?
Letters
- (22:030 Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory
- (24:29) Who was Thomas' twin?
- (29:29) Jesus dying for many vs all
Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:40)
Callers
- (35:46) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time?
- (38:38) When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed?
- (41:12) The Church is not in touch of reality, and I'm becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do?
- (46:24) Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins?
- (48:02) Good Friday at Church, shouldn't there be more quiet? I was hearing the choir practicing?
Check out this show from April 24, 2025
- (5:53) Bible Study:
- Acts 3:11-26
- Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter.
- Luke 24:35-48
- The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of.
- Acts 3:11-26
(22:15) Break 1
- (24:20) Letters:
- What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:09) Break 2
- (37:10) Word of the Day
- More than these
- (42:44) Phones:
- Gene - How do you properly assign plenary indulgences to other people?
- Therese - What is the meaning behind the word 'Easter'?
- Tim - On Mother's Day, my family is going to Rome. Do you know how the conclave will impact access to the Vatican?
Check out this great show from April 20, 2022
Acts 3:1-10
- What is the significance of the 3rd hour?
Lk 24:13-35
- Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus
Letters
- What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross?
- Question about marriage and holy communion
Word of the day: Astonishment!
Callers
- In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches?
- Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil?
- Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?
Check out this show from April 19, 2022
Acts 2:36-41
- What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering
Letters
- In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins?
- Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers
Word of the Day: Don't touch me!
Callers:
- Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered?
- Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar?
- Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service?
- Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession?
- How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?
Check out this show from April 10, 2023
Bible Study: 2:20
Acts 2:14, 22-33
- Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection
- Father asks how we explain the Resurrection
Letters
- (22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre
- (28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves
- (30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?"
- (32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to
Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36)
Callers
- (37:46) - 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus' blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn't that have made the Jews ritually impure?
- (39:41) - How can the Shroud include Jesus' face?
- (42:40) - Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn't it mentioned in the Bible?
- (48:31) - Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden?
- (50:20) - St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory
Check out this great show from April 18, 2025
- (1:56) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
- Jesus didn’t want to get crucified. He didn’t want to do this. The physical pain of he crucifixion was unimaginable. However, so much more was bearing the sins of the world.
- John 18:1—19:42
- The All-powerful became powerless for us. Atonement is to be reconciled. How did Jesus save the world? By showing us the truth, by demonstrating who God is, He gives us an opportunity to become like Him.
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
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(22:09) Break 1
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- (23:33) Letters: - (23:37) Dylan asks if there is anything Fr. Simon recommended for him to do during Holy Week since he is to young to watch the Passion. - (24:40) Peter asks how the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayed, especially during the times of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. - (25:50) Why was the boulder of the tomb rolled away? - Send Fr. Simon a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
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(31:21) Break 2
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(32:04) Word of the Day: “Truth”
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- Phones: - (35:04) – Bobbi: In John 3:16, 'will not perish' and 'might not perish' are both used in translations. Could you clarify? - (42:25) Chris: Lost one of my dog's this morning, and if animals don't have an eternal soul, where does that life force go to? - (46:24) John: What exactly is 'Good' about Good Friday?
Check out this great show from April 6, 2023
Bible Study: (2:58)
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
- Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper
Jn 13:1-15
- Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus?
Letters
- (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism
- (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches
- (27:20) - Judas and the morsel
- (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue
Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13)
Callers
- (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me?
- (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that?
- (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest?
- (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?
Check out this show from April 6, 2023
Bible Study: (2:58)
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
- Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper
Jn 13:1-15
- Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus?
Letters
- (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism
- (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches
- (27:20) - Judas and the morsel
- (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue
Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13)
Callers
- (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me?
- (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that?
- (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest?
- (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?
Check out this great show from April 13, 2022
Mt 26:14-25
- How could Judas abandon Jesus?
Letters
- Daniel asks about a bruised reed
- Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer
- Listener asks about the vengeance of God
Word of the Day: You said so
Callers
- What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible. Also how about lower case 'lord'
- Could there be reversed transubstantiation?
- How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible
- How do we deal with questions from Protestants?
- Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong?
- Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'. wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?
Check out this great show from April 12, 2022
Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
- Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel
Letters
- Can I receive communion 2x in a day?
- Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom?
- Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope?
Word of the Day: Vanity
Callers
- When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution?
- If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil?
Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022
Is 42:1-7
- Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?
Jn 12:1-11
- Why is beautify important?
Letters
- Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God?
- When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?
Word of the Day: Nard
Callers
- I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. I love her more than ever. How to get over
- My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest. Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?
- Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?
Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022
Jer 20:10-13
- Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?
Jn 10:31-42
- What kind of faith are we supposed to have?
Letters
- Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea
- Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa
- Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).
Word of the Day: Scripture
Callers
- Can one do confession on the radio?
- What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?
- Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?
Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022
Gn 17:3-9
- Was Abraham Jewish?
Jn 8:51-59
- What's God's nature?
Letters:
- My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?
Word of the Day: Passion
Callers:
- Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards?
- Did ancient Israelites keep stones around?
- I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?
Check out this great encore from March 25, 2025
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
- Why is Jesus not named Emanuel?
- Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
(19:28) Break 1
- (20:44) Letters:
- If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:59) Break 2
- (33:55) Word of the Day:
- Overshadow
- (36:53) Phones:
- Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25.
- Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services?
- Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer. When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy?
- Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
Check out this great show from April 5, 2022
Nm 21:4-9
- What is a seraph serpent? Father explains
Jn 8:21-30
- Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure
Letters
- What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him?
- Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments
Word of the Day: I AM
Callers:
- What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day?
- Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?
Check out this show from April 4, 2022!
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
- What's the point of today's reading? Father explains the twelve tribes
Jn 8:12-20
- Where does Jesus manifest who he is?
Letters
- Our parish doesn't have a youth group, and my child wants to go to the Lutheran youth group. What should I do?
Word of the day: Susanna
Callers
- I am discussing marriage with my boyfriend, who is not Catholic. How can I help his family understand the reality of my Catholic faith?
- What are the main topics of the Old Testament?
- When should we do Catechesis for those receiving sacraments in the spring?
Check out this Encore show from March 24, 2023
Bible Study: (1:56)
Wis 2:1a, 12-22
- Father gives his thoughts on the state of society
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
- Did Jesus lie to his relatives?
Letters
- (24:13) - Will all Baptized people go to heaven?
- (25:35) - what was the authority of the Pharisees?
- (30:21) - Karen writes in about Father's use of the name 'Karen'
- (31:20) - Paul give more ideas for families getting back to the Church
- (34:09) - Why does Jesus make clay with saliva?
Word of the Day: Tabernacle (36:55)
Callers
- (40:05) - What do you think about the commentary on the gospel of John from Fr. Raymond Brown?
- (43:58) - Is it okay for two people to cantor during the psalm response at the ambo?
- (44:37) - In Isaiah it says where the Messiah will be born, but if the rabbis don't follow Isaiah, how did they know where Jesus will be born?
- (46:09) - I'm a little confused about the covenant made w/Abraham? Could you give a good definition of covenant?
- (47:38) - Is a medal scapular as good as a brown or green one?
- (48:21) - Was Jesus a Pharisee, is that possible?
Check out this great show from March 20, 2023
Bible Study: (1:47)
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
- What is a house in the OT?
- Father explains the genealogy of Jesus
Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
- What is Joseph's righteousness?
Letters
- (19:24) - Ann Catherine Emmerich question/what does it mean to be poor in spirit?
- (28:27) - Do non-Christians go to purgatory?
Word of the Day: Carpenter (35:11)
Callers
- (37:11) - What is God's name?
- (42:18) - Any scriptural reference to John Henry Newman's, 'Praise to the Holiest of the Heights as he calls Jesus' Agony in the Garden, a 'Double Agony'?
- (44:46) - The reason Joseph never speaks is because in Numbers 30:3, the woman never takes a vow, and the husband says nothing. What do you think?
- (46:07) - When a Cardinal Vice become a mortal sin?
Check out this great show from March 30, 2022
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.
Check out this encore show from March 12, 2024
Bible Study: (1:50)
Ez 47:1-9, 12
- Father explains the Temple
Jn 5:1-16
- Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually in Scripture
Letters
- (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible
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https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232
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(24:47) - Picture Bible
- (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus?
Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32)
Callers
- (35:23) - When Jesus tells the man - go and sin no more - It makes it seem like Jesus thinks the reason he was sick was because he did something wrong. Is this right?
- (40:06) - I know that Jesus was fully God and Fully man. Now that he is in Heaven is he still fully God and man or is he just God now?
- (41:54) - Why does Jesus always tell people not to tell others about the miracles he's done?
- (43:08) - I went to a funeral at an SSPX church and they had communion there. Would it be bad to take communion there or was it only for people who go to that church?
Check out this great show from March 28, 2025
- (2:41) Bible Study:
- Hosea 14:2-10
- Father explains that the timeline of salvation history which anyone can follow!
- Mark 12:28-34
- Father Explains the great commandments
- Hosea 14:2-10
(21:36) Break 1
- (24:31) Letters:
- Father answers a question about the timing of the exile of Israel as well as talks about the sacraments and how they are accepted by Catholics in the Protestant Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:32) Break 2
- (34:00) Word of the Day
- Far
- (39:31) Phones:
- Joseph - I read that the Jews in Spain were from the family of David. What do you think?
- Marlene - If someone stole a consecrated host for the black mass, wouldn't Jesus take himself out of the host to prevent desecration?
- Bill - Is the form you are using on the radio a valid Baptism? Leaving out the 'of' and 'and'?
- Maureen - What is the difference between Sirach and Ecclesiastes?
Check out this great show from March 27, 2025
- (2:53) Bible Study:
- Jeremiah 7:23-28
- What does it mean to believe?
- Luke 11:14-23
- Father talks about the need for a sign from heaven.
- Jeremiah 7:23-28
(22:57) Break 1
- (24:24) Letters:
- Father talks about how worship works and what God’s love has to do with worship. Father gives his thoughts on the episode of the Chosen about Lazarus. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:03) Break 2
- (36:41) Word of the Day:
- Beelzebul
- (38:54) Phones:
- Steve - The name of God is not spoken. It's only spoken by the High Priest or whoever would go into the Holy of Holies. They would tie a rope around the ankle of who was elected to go in. Could you explain?
- Todd - On The Chosen, my opinion is Jesus relationship w/the Apostles is way too casual.
- Pat - A priest told me I'm going too much to confession, once a week. What do you think?
- Henry - What 'haste makes waste' means and where in the Bible?
Here is a great show from March 15, 2023
Bible Study: (1:43)
Dt 4:1, 5-9
- Father recommends A Man for All Seasons.
Mt 5:17-19
- How do we fulfill the law?
Letters
- (20:12) - What is the unpardonable sin
- (27:50) - My husband got ashes from an Episcopalian church, is that OK?
- (29:01) - I don't like rock concert masses
- (32:20) - I have a question about Jeremiah that troubled me
Word of the Day: Festal (35:31)
Callers
- (39:05) - Christians no longer practice the mosaic, law, isn't that a contradiction, about the Gospel today?
- (41:35) - A friend is transitioning to female, what could I do?
- (45:01) - Why are those who break the commandments still in heaven? Responding to today's Gospel
Check out this great show from March 14, 2023
Bible Study: (1:51)
Dn 3:25, 34-43
- Father talks about what it means to be part of the Church
Mt 18:21-35
- The power of forgiveness
Letters
- (22:54) - Why did God regret making humans?
- (29:53) - Should we hold our hands during the Our Father?
Word of the Day: Patient (33:24)
Callers
- (35:53) - Why was St. Francis on the date of July 16th, which is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel?
- (40:20) - Why was there an image of the Egyptian God Toth in a Catholic Church?
- (43:54) - Question about the use of the English translation of 'brother.'
- (46:55) - Question about Jacob, Esau and the 'blessing'?
Check out this show from March 18, 2022
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
Check out this show from March 21, 2022
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?
Check out this great show from March 17, 2022
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
Check out his encore show from March 16, 2022
Jer 18:18-20
- Father explains what we can learn from history
Mt 20:17-28
- Was Jesus just a philosopher?
Letters
- Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans?
- Can we believe in evolution?
- Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday?
Word of the Day: Servant
Callers
- What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart?
- Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection?
- How did early Christians celebrate Lent?
Check out this show from March 15, 2022
Is 1:10, 16-20
- What is superstition?
Mt 23:1-12
- Father describes ancient Jewish rituals
Letters
- Question about disposing of Holy Things
- Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism
- Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?
Word of the Day: Father
Callers
- A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out? Could you respond to that?
- Why do we have communion in the hand?
Check out this great show from March 11, 2022!
Ez 18:21-28
- Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?
Mt 5:20-26
- Father explains who the Pharisees were
Letters
- Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David
- a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest
Word of the Day: Righteousness
Callers:
- A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already. What do I say to him?
- What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?
Check out this great show from March 10, 2022
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25
- Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther
Mt 7:7-12
- Father explains how Christians pray
Letters
- Father corrects the record about Psalm 50
- Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness
- Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle?
- Father talks about the Veil Removed movie
Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia
Callers:
- My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward?
- Does God love Satan since he made him?
- I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there?
- Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?
Check out this show from March 9, 2022
Jon 3:1-10
- Did Jonah exist? Father explains
Lk 11:29-32
- What is the sign of Jonah?
Letters:
- Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?
- Why do people bow to the priest processing in?
- Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation?
- Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass
Word of the Day: Altar
Callers
- What does 'the Word became flesh' mean?
- Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old.
- How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass?
- Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?
Check out this great show from February 20, 2024
Bible Study: (2:04)
Is 55:10-11
- Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean that God is Father?
Letters:
- (22:26) - Altar Stone questions
- (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix?
- (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar
- (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water?
Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03)
Callers:
- (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church?
- (43:32) - The cloth (shroud) is called an antimension - it's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter.
- (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts?
- (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say?
Check out this encore show from March 10, 2025
(2:03) Bible Study:
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- Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 - Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains
- Matthew 25:31-46
- How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don’t worry It fits better than you’d think.
- Luke 4:1-13
- Is there importance to the word “if” in this passage?
(22:04) Break 1
- (25:50) Letters:
- Does the burnt offering always have to be male in the Old Testament? Do I need to confess a mortal sin if I don’t realize I committed it? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:36) Break 2
- (40:09) Word of the Day:
- Minister
- (41:25) Phones:
- Judy – Because there are so many religions, I’m concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight?
- Pam – Didn’t Satan know Jesus was the son of God?
- Angela – My husband died a couple year ago. If he’s in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him?
- Patty – There’s one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?
Check out this awesome show from March 7, 2025
- (2:40) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom.
- Matthew 9:14-15 – If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don’t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom.
(16:08) Break 1
- (16:53) Letters:
- Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word “Nephilim” means “fallen ones”.
- Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code.
- Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don’t name your kids “Judas”.
(32:25) Break 2
- (33:29) Word of the Day:
- Sacrament
- (39:34) Phones:
- Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist?
- Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself. Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass. Could you clarify?
- Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another?
- Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?
Check out this great show from February 15, 2024
Bible Study: (2:01)
Dt 30:15-20
- Father discusses the importance of law
Letters:
- (21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins?
- (25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church!
Word of the Day: The cross (33:20)
Callers:
- (37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them?
- (41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us.
- (45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio?
- (46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?
Check out this awesome Encore show from March 5, 2025
- (3:00) Bible Study:
- Joel 2:12-18
- Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
- Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance.
- Joel 2:12-18
(22:26) Break 1
- (23:30) Letters:
- Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of the bible? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:36) Break 2
- (36:39) Word of the Day:
- Lent
- (37:30) Phones:
- Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more. If it's wrong to do that? Is it the booze speaking? I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking.
- Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass.
- Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color.
- Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass. What to do?
- Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.
On today's "Fr. Simon Says", Fr. Simon dives into the meaning of temptations, plus did you know that there are two Greek words for the English word "crown?
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(2:56) Bible Study from James 1:12-18 and Mark 8:14-21.
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(22:32) Break 1
- (22:40) Letters
- (22:45) What time zone do I fast in when I am traveling?
- (26:20) Patty – The book of Samuel stunned me.
- (22:40) Letters
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(40:06) Break 2
- (40:15) Word Of The Day - "Crown"
- (43:22) Phones
- (43:30) Casey - Could you explain Judges 19:28-30? It's very confusing.
Bible Study (3:03)
James 1:1-11
- The Catholic Church is the gathering of Israel
John 14:6
- Why did Jesus groan from the depth of his heart?
Letters
- (23:30) - Transgender care and insurance
- (27:15) - historicity of the book of Daniel
- (30:08) - Purgatory and the Bible
- (31:45) - God's Forgiveness
Word of the Day (34:34)
- Zizania
Callers
- (37:19) - Who writes the prayers for the Mass?
- (40:55) - Holy Days of Obligation
- (43:44) - The Quran and Jesus
- (45:47) - Is it ok to go to Mass twice on Ash Wednesday?
- (46:34) - Perpetual virginity of Mary
- (5:44) Bible Study:
- 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19
- Trust in God not in politics
- Mark 7:31-37
- Father explains the geography of the Holy Land
- 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19
(21:59) Break 1
- (23:47) Letters:
- Is the death penalty moral? Can you go to a Mass that is not your language and fulfil your Sunday obligation? Father answers these and other questions. send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:52) Break 2
- (40:28)Word of the Day
- Groaned
- (41:29) Phones:
- Tony - Why did Jesus have to go to hell for three days before he rose again.
- Mark - I disagree with your points on the death Penalty.
- Judy - which is the earliest translation of the prayer: 'debts or trespasses'?
- Mark - After the Kyrie some people do the sign of the cross why is that?
- (3:15) Bible Study:
- 1 Kings 11:4-13
- What happened to Salomon that made him go bad?
- Mark 7:24-30
- The true nature of this stories conversation.
- 1 Kings 11:4-13
(20:09) Break 1
- (22:02) Letters:
- Should you hold hands during the Our Father? Father explains the prayer to St. Michael. Ho do you combat a habit of vice with a habit of virtue? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:51) Break 2
- (34:41) Word of the Day
- Foot
- (37:46) Phones:
- April - Why would Jesus turn water into wine? It seems trivial.
- Joseph - You have been talking about David and Bathsheba and I heard recently that if a woman resisted the bible would usually note her purity. do you have a comment on this?
- Susan - It seems like demon possession is what we call epilepsy. is this right? could you be more clear about what these possessions look like?
- Maria - could my un religious relative fit the description of the dogs with the crumbs?
- Pat - Can someone who is about die and refuses lasts rite still go to heaven?
- (4:57) Bible Study:
- 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30
- What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?
- Mark 7:1-13
- Who were the Pharisees
- 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30
(24:54) Break 1
- (26:44) Letters:
- What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:48) Break 2
- (38:26) Word of the Day
- Corban
- (43:41) Phones:
- Myla - Why should I become Catholic? my husband is in OCIA.
- (5:48) Bible Study:
- 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13
- The Cloud of the Lord. What is it and were did it go?
- 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13
(22:46) Break 1
- (25:58) Letters:
- What is the hill of Calvary? Do other religions beside Catholics do anointing of the Sick? How does ritual uncleanness work? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:46) Break 2
- (37:58) Word of the Day
- Salt
- (42:01) Phones:
- April - How do I stay faithful when God has crated so
- Diane - Is it ok to choose an Old Testament name for a confirmation saint? was Job even a real person?
- Janene - In john it says to not deal with people who are not of faith lest you be guilty of their sin. it makes me wondering if we should be flexible?
- (1:55) Bible Study:
- 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12
- How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible?
- Mark 6:7-13
- Do the Gospels contradict itself?
- 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12
- (19:10) Letters:
- What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(27:00) Break 1
- (32:35) Word of the Day
- 12
- (40:27) Phones:
- Ella - My eldest daughter in 6th grade and she has a school dance on Ash Wednesday. Should we let her go?
- Joyce - I work for a flower delivery company. As a non-Catholic Christian what should I pay attention to when I bring flowers for a catholic funeral.
- (47:36) Sing along with Fr. Simon
- (1:45) Bible Study:
- 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17
- We are tested not so He knows what’s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart.
- 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17
- (19:13) Letters:
- Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(26:57) Break 1
- (38:25) Word of the Day
- Brothers and Sister
- (42:21) Phones:
- Angie - I have a brother-in-law who have gone from catholic to orthodox Judaism
- Kevin - I tried to get confession on Sunday but the priest couldn’t do it. am I still forgiven because I intended to go?
- (2:46) Bible Study:
- 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3
- David was capable of real repentance are you capable of real repentance?
- Mark 5:21-43
- What is the importance of the synagogue?
- 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3
- (20:58) Letters:
- Can you pray directly from God to remove mortal sin? What is the difference between the man in Luke 12 who was maximizing his saving and us trying to save for retirement? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(27:01) Break 1
- (39:10) Word of the Day
- Little Girl Arise
- (40:28) Phones:
- Cynthia - Can you give me the timeline of the presentation and the flight to Egypt.
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(1:48) Bible Study:
- Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
- (6:56) Why is today a day special to St Joseph?
- (13:53) Ground Hog Day and Candlemas connection?
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Letters:
- Why was Jesus chastised for our sins?
- What is the Traditional Latin Mas and the Mass that is in English?
- Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
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(24:00) Break 1
- (25:16) Word of the Day - "Blessed:
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Phones:
- (35:34) Joseph - Could you explain Chakras and what is wrong with them?
- (40:20) Regina - are the first and last Beatitude are in the present tense and the rest are in the future?
- (44:25) Fr. Simon sings and plays the song "Ground Hog"
- (3:47) Bible Study:
- 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17
- David’s great fall. How can he be a man after God’s heart?
- 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17
(20:23) Break 1
- (23:28) Letters:
- Can parishioners raise their hands during the Our Father? What is the soul and how does it relate to the body? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:30) Break 2
- (34:10) Word of the Day
- Kingship
- (36:39) Phones:
- Erik – My wife has been advised to take birth control. Is that okay?
- Charlie - How is it that God calls David great, after what he did?
- Linda - Abraham gave his wife Sarah away twice to save himself, could you explain that a little more. Who did he give her away to?
- Mary - As somebody who came from a domestic violence situation; Fr. Simon is the first Catholic commentator, shedding light that David was a thug.
- Marie - to be absent from the body is to be present in the Lord. And friend says that scripture is not supposed to be. Could you explain? When we die, going to be the Lord? Is that true?
- Mary - Does that help the soul out of purgatory, if doing something like setting scholarship up for someone?
- (2:53) Bible Study:
- 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29
- Do you convince yourself that you are a great person rather than seeing your need for God?
- Mark 4:21-25
- What does it mean for us to let our light shine for others?
- 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29
(20:06) Break 1
- (21:53) Letters:
- What is the difference between redemption and forgiveness? Why does the bible only mention Jesus’ brothers and mother without sister in some passages in the bible? “Take this all of you and eat of it for this is my Body which will be given up for you” What does this mean? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:46) Break 2
- (36:33) Word of the Day
- Lamp unto my feet
- (39:02) Phones:
- Don - What does it mean to pray for the intentions of the Pope?
- Peggy - Is David a saint?
- Sal - I am a new catholic and I am having trouble understanding the secret of the rosary. the third and the 8th decade are confusing to me.
- Bob - You referred to David as a 'thug' why?
- (7:01) Bible Study:
- 2 Samuel 7:4-17
- How was David a man after God’s own heart?
- Mark 4:1-20
- Patience bears fruit
- 2 Samuel 7:4-17
(20:21) Break 1
- (22:03) Letters:
- Father explains purgatory. Did Jesus want to hide the truth from people? What do you do you’re your family is divided over politics? Father answers these and other questions send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:57) Break 2
- (37:07) Word of the Day
- Star
- (38:52) Phones:
- Lola - My kids are catholic and they don’t practice but they still call themselves Catholics. What do I say to them?
- Mike - Thank you father for praying for my sister.
- Kevin - What is the significance between the different ways that people received the holy spirit in the bible.
- John - Can you give a few words on Aquinas last words? 'Nothing but you lord'
- (2:58) Bible Study:
- 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19
- What is God calling you to do?
- Mark 3:31-35
- Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?
- 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19
(21:34) Break 1
- (23:31) Letters:
- Father tackles many different faith based letters today, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:00) Break 2
- (35:47) Word of the Day
- Dodo
- (40:45) Phones:
- Barbara - Fill-in priest had a fire and brimstone sermon that scared my 13 year old grandson. I was wondering what Fr. Simon would think of this?
- Ashley - Who made God? from a 7-year-old named Apollo
- John - I have a holy water font for my home. When I'm filling it, should I be saying prayer?
- (9:41) Bible Study:
- 2 Timothy 1:1-8
- We all know what priests are… or do we?
- Mark 3:22-30
- Why does God makes Himself weak for us?
- 2 Timothy 1:1-8
(26:00) Break 1
- (27:58) Letters:
- What is the prayer we say after the lamb of God in the Mass? Who is Mass addressed to? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:49) Break 2
- (36:42) Word of the Day
- Religious
- (38:56) Phones:
- Ron - Did any of the Jewish sacrifice actually forgive sins?
- Steve - When Jesus mentioned 'my church' was this a new concept and was it a new word in that Language?
- Maribel - Could you clarify when we are allowed to lift our hands in mass?
- Kris - Did Mary have siblings?
- Teresa - What is the Greek word for when john the Baptist 'leapt' in the womb?
- Julia - What is the Greek word for when john the Baptist 'leapt' in the womb?
- (3:45) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 24:3-21
- Father shares the adventurous story of this book.
- Mark 3:13-19
- The 12 Apostles, who were they?
- 1 Samuel 24:3-21
(19:49) Break 1
- (22:00) Letters:
- Father shares his thoughts on politics. Was Judas “forced to betray Jesus? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:40) Break 2
- (41:27) Word of the Day
- Ram
- (46:14) Phones:
- Anne - What does the 'the fullness of time' mean in Galatians 4:4?
- (7:21) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7
- The brotherhood of Jonathan and David
- Mark 3:7-12
- What are we suppose to be transformed by?
- 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7
(23:12) Break 1
- (24:27) Letters:
- How does God speak to us in unique situations? What does the word priest mean? What does it say lead us not into temptation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:09) Break 2
- (35:54) Word of the Day
- Boy
- (38:37) Phones:
- Mark - What do you think about the Catholic Church in China and how come there hasn't been on pro activism in part of the Vatican?
- Tom - I'm going in for a heart procedure next Friday, and anointing of the sick has more power than the confession?
- Carey - My four year old daughter likes to play mass, is that acceptable for her to do?
- Michael - What do you think about the number of aborted babies in the USA and the magnitude of that number?
- Joe - Praying for more one intention at a time. Is that okay?
- (3:22) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
- Is there a contradiction in this book?
- Mark 3:1-6
- God does not judge by appearances.
- 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
(22:10) Break 1
- (25:16) Letters:
- Is it wrong to be an extraordinary minister of the Catholic Church? How aware do you need to be to receive last rites? How long should you kneel after communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:20) Break 2
- (35:23) Word of the Day
- Simitar
- (37:21) Phones:
- Joseph - I went to mass and he changed the work of the eucharistic prayer. are there multiple versions?
- Jimmy - Can people pray directly to God to forgive mortal sins?
- (6:40) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us.
- 1 Samuel 16:1-13
(21:00) Break 1
- (23:35) Letters:
- What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for “man” in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:31) Break 2
- (38:12) Word of the Day
- Hypostatic Union
- (41:34) Phones:
- Cathrine Mary - Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church.
- Andy - does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?
- (5:17) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 15:16-23
- Father explains the story of Abraham and Issac and how it connects with John the Baptist
- 1 Samuel 15:16-23
(21:05) Break 1
- (27:54) Letters:
- Why does the Church insist that the body should be buried in consecrated ground? What should you do if you have a possessed object? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(41:56) Break 2
- (42:45) Word of the Day
- New wine
- (45:51) Phones:
- Dan – Is tai chi ok for a catholic?
- Ed - Can we be married during lent?
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(4:05) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 8 and Mark 2:1
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Break 1
- (20:54) Holy Communion is an altar call.
- (23:02) Daniel – Would it be licit to divorce one’s wife to obtain custody of a child?
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Break 2
- (38:50) Word of The Day - "hearts"
- Phones:
- (41:46) April - Is the flood technically genocide?
- (48:04) Nathaniel - What are the time commitments of a deacon?
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(11:10) Bible Study from 1 Samuel 1-2 and Mark 1:40.
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Break 1
- (25:20) Email - Don't you believe that it is The Body & Blood of Christ?
- (31:45) Email - Do we know any names of the Apostles wives?
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Break 2
- Word Of The Day: Sunesis
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Phones
- (40:21) Monica - Can you explain the "they" in today's collect?
- (42:39) Rose - Is Purgatory just for people who don't get last rites?
- (49:45) Mark - Should a priest administer communion to someone who he knows is in a state of mortal sin?
Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
- Father talks about marriage and annulments
Mk 1:29-39
- In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage
Letters:
- Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses
Word of the Day : pharmakia
Callers
- Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?
- What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.
- The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?
- (6:44) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 1:9-20
- Father shares the interesting things in this story!
- Mark 1:21-28
- Everyone has sin. If you don’t think you have than you are wrong!
- 1 Samuel 1:9-20
(22:08) Break 1
- (24:40) Letters:
- What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:08) Break 2
- (38:08) Word of the Day
- Begotten
- (42:27) Phones:
- Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?
- Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?
- Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?
- John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?
- (3:31) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 1:1-8
- What is a Zuphite?
- Mark 1:14-20
- What does Kingdom really mean?
- 1 Samuel 1:1-8
(23:57) Break 1
- (26:49) Letters:
- How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:47) Break 2
- (40:34) Word of the Day
- Gospel
- (43:00) Phones:
- Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years. I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven.
- Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin.
- Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?
- (3:48) Bible Study:
- Luke 5:12-16
- How did Miracles affect Jesus?
- 1 John 5:5-13
- The connection between Faith and Obedience
- Luke 5:12-16
(21:40) Break 1
- (24:40) Letters:
- Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn’t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:29) Break 2
- (34:21) Word of the Day
- Repent
- (37:48) Phones:
- Anthony - Is the fifth commandment 'Thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder'?
- Susie - Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis?
- Ray - For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me?
- Marie - Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is?
- Erick - Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?
- (7:28) Bible Study:
- Luke 4:14-22
- Spiritual Warfare revealed.
- 1 John 4:19–5:4
- You can sacrifice a lot for yourself but can you sacrifice for others?
- Luke 4:14-22
(22:54) Break 1
- (25:33) Letters:
- Is it okay to disfigure yourself if you don’t want to get married? What is the meaning of the word kingdom of God? Why was Lot’s wife punished so harshly for looking back? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:19) Break 2
- (37:08) Word of the Day
- Antichrist
- (41:32) Phones:
- Mark - How can you tell someone is sincere when they cross themselves? It seems people want to show off when they do that, like if they were more holy.
- Joseph - How far back in history to we have written records? How old is the world?
- Patrick - My son has his mother's ashes, sister ashes. What is the church standing on ashes? I don’t think you can hold them up forever.
- Jaime - Reflection on the 10th commandments based on a comment Fr. Simon said.
- Thomas - Sacrifice is something self-seeking, a reason to sacrifice is because we want to get to Heaven.
- (3:51) Bible Study:
- Mark 6:45-52
- What makes this the central point in the Gospel of Mark?
- 1 John 4:11-18
- Father talks about love and Agape love.
- Mark 6:45-52
(23:05) Break 1
- (26:29) Letters:
- Father tackles a tough question about choosing who to fie and who to hire. Why’d didn’t they name Jesus Emmanuel in accordance with what the angel said. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:23) Break 2
- (38:41) Word of the Day
- Remain
- (41:14) Phones:
- John - Do you when Pope Leo might be coming to the US?
- 1:53 Mary - Why were there hearts hardened in the reading today?
- Laura - could you clear up the phrase 'judging the living and the dead'?
- (5:51) Bible Study:
- Mark 6:34-44
- We always do what we think is right, but our hearts’ are misguided.
- 1 John 4:7-10
- What is love really?
- Mark 6:34-44
(24:02) Break 1
- (26:35) Letters:
- Who can preach at Mass? Why does it say that all of Jerusalem was troubled by the coming of the Messiah? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:24) Break 2
- (37:14) Word of the Day
- Expiation
- (39:59) Phones:
- Irma - How do Protestants translate Luke 2:34-35 with the fact that they don’t believe in Mary's intercession.
- Tom - Was I out line for stepping in to tell Father that someone had pocketed the host?
- John - If someone is a practicing catholic but is also gnostic and doubtful of God are they going to heaven?
- Mary - Can you give me the timeline of the early life of Jesus and his travels?
- (7:41) Bible Study:
- 1 John 3:22–4:6
- What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ?
- Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25
- The Kingdom of Heaven explained
- 1 John 3:22–4:6
(24:38) Break 1
- (26:22) Letters:
- How do you preach Jesus without forcing your religion on others? Why is John compared to Elisha? How do you understand different passages from Revelation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:56) Break 2
- (36:09) Word of the Day
- Synagogue
- (38:59) Phones:
- Heather - Should the tabernacle door remain close or open once the priest takes out the Eucharist?
- Gloria - When I go on YouTube and look for Catholic Prayers. One video says the St. Gertrude Prayers can save 5,000 souls; another one says it can save 10,000 souls. Why are we not praying this prayer after Mass?
- (3:08) Bible Study:
- John 1:19-28
- Who were the Gospels written for?
- 1 John 2:22-28
- Who was Saint John’s first mentor?
- John 1:19-28
(24:49) Break 1
- (27:19) Letters:
- Why do Catholics need to go to Mass on New Year’s Day? In what way is Sola Scriptura? Can you go to a memorial service in a Messianic Temple? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:18) Break 2
- (37:55) Word of the Day
- X-Mas
- (39:28) Phones:
- April - What happened to all the people who lived before Jesus and if they're in hell, why is that okay and if in heaven, why was Jesus needed?
- Michael - What do you think about this? I think when the Eucharist is in there, they could contain int in the Sacristy, but I don't think the walls don't stop from permeating God outward. And each and every one of them throughout the world.
- Maria - I don't believe that St. John the Baptist actually ate bugs and locusts, what do you think?
Check out this great encore show from July 14, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:53)
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
- What is punishment for?
Mt 10:16-23
- Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore
Letters
- (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers
- (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
- (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
- (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?
- (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?
Check out this awesome encore from July 14, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:53)
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
- What is punishment for?
Mt 10:16-23
- Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore
Letters
- (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers
- (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
- (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
- (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?
- (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?
Check out this awesome encore show from June 21, 2024!
- (2:06) Bible Study:
- 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
- Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this!
- Mt 6:19-23
- What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is.
- 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
(18:12) Break 1
- (18:57) Letters:
- Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession.
(40:00) Break 2
- (40:17) Word of the Day:
- Zion
- (43:38) Phones:
- Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood?
- Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest. Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?
Check out this awesome encore show from August 23, 2024
- (2:05) Bible Study:
- Ez 37:1-14
- Father talks about dry bones
- Mt 22:34-40
- Who is my neighbor
- Ez 37:1-14
(20:47) Break 1
- (21:37) Letters:
- Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is.
(34:17) Break 2
- (35:07) Word of the Day:
- Unapipito
- (38:49) Phones:
- Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing.
- Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself. B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion. But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine?
- Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called?
- John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis. What do you think?
Check out this Encore show from August 30, 2024
- (2:30) Bible Study:
- 1 Cor 1:17-25
- Father sheds some light on Paul.
- Mt 25:1-13
- Father goes through this passage step by step.
- 1 Cor 1:17-25
(20:21) Break 1
- (21:27) Letters:
- Father answers what the best text for the bible is and other word plays from words from Chick-fil-A to Adultery. Strange conversation, but fun!
Break 2
- (39:05) Word of the Day:
- Foolishness
- (40:26) Phones:
- Joseph - how can we love our priests better and not just see them as sacrament dispensers?
- Therese - Is it true that divine mercy is the sacrament of Confession?
- Young Thomas shares an email asking about the psalms and Vatican 2
Check out this Encore from December 19, 2024!
- (3:26) Bible Study:
- Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a
- Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story.
- Lk 1:5-25
- Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.
- Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a
(17:33) Break 1
- (19:19) Letters:
- Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:08) Break 2
- (33:33) Word of the Day:
- X
- (34:52) Phones:
- Vince - When I was an altar boy, our church at noon had a high mass; And the rest was regular mass. Am I remembering this correctly
- Mary - My daughter was in confession and she noticed the priest was on an iPad and she said to the priest, 'you were on the iPad' the whole time, he denied it and she could hear him shut the iPad. Did she do the right thing by calling him out.
- Jeff - What Emmanuel and Jesus, why two different instructions for the naming?
- Lisa - I have a son who is non-practicing Catholic and daughter in law whose non-practicing Jew; they’re hosting Christmas Day at their house. And their children not raised. What is my role as a grandma and what if grandson asks me questions about Christmas and Easter?
- (3:03) Bible Study:
- Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
- Be Faithful to the Lord and hand on what was passed down
- Luke 1:57-66
- Father talks about the name “John”
- Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24
(18:31) Break 1
- Father talks about the Reverence theory of Saint Joseph
- (28:36) Letters:
- Father talks about the meaning of the Lamb of God. Father helps a listener who returned to the Church and had some questions about the Church. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:06) Break 2
- (39:07) Word of the Day
- IHS
- (40:34) Phones:
- Katie - If Mary was born without original sin, why couldn't she have been our savior?
- James – Are black Rosary beads bad?
- Anthony - When were girls allowed to be altar servers? Why can't nuns do math?
- (3:24) Bible Study:
- 1 Samuel 1:24-28
- What does it mean to be dedicated to God?
- 1 Samuel 1:24-28
(24:18) Break 1
- (25:07) Letters:
- How do you explain the Trinity without committing heresy? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:47) Break 2
- (37:17) Word of the Day
- Kai
- (47:10) Phones:
- Deacon Ray - Have you ever heard of Joseph and the reverence theory?
- (10:54) Bible Study:
- Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a
- Father shares the story of Sampson’s birth
- Luke 1:5-25
- Angry religion is a curse. Father explains
- Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a
(22:46) Break 1
- (24:02) Letters:
- Why has doing the minimum become the norm? What is cannibalism and are Catholic cannibals? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:51) Break 2
- (34:15) Word of the Day
- Sanctuary
- (37:59) Phones:
- Sally - I want to be cremated but what should I do?
- Maria - When we say 'poor banished children of eve' in a prayer is that a reference to Mary as the new Eve or to Eve the wife of Adam?
- Chris - In Luke 7:18-20 it seems like John the Baptist doesn’t know Jesus even though they are related
- Charlie - Why in Isaiah does it say he should be called Emmanuel, but we named him Jesus?
- (6:41) Bible Study:
- Matthew 1:1-17
- Father explains this list of names from yesterday’s readings.
- Matthew 1:18-25
- Today’s readings talk about Joseph but miss something really important.
- Matthew 1:1-17
(18:45) Break 1
- (21:20) Letters:
- How do you tell you parents that you converted of the Faith? Can you get married if you aren’t confirmed in the Faith? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:04) Break 2
- (36:12) Word of the Day
- Jesus
- (40:57) Phones:
- Tom - Can you reconcile the need to be buried but then also taking pieces off of saints. (not a catholic)
- Franchesca - A heard about a priests who gave confession to a POW German who said he wasn’t sorry for begin a Nazi but did say he was sorry for not being sorry. Could you clarify this?
- Jay - what is 'catholic Faith' does it mean a lineage from Peter?
Check out this Encore from December 17, 2024
- (3:11) Bible Study:
- Mt 1:1-17
- Father proves that sola scriptura is false with this reading.
- Mt 1:1-17
(18:54) Break 1
- (20:21) Letters:
- Father Answers questions about the Christmas season, when it starts and when it finishes. Why are some mortal sins worse seemingly than others? Father Simon answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:42) Break 2
- (35:37) Word of the Day:
- Worship
- (38:03) Phones:
- Mary Alice - I agree 100% with the length of Christmas. I keep my decorations up until Feb 2. I put up the 3 Kings and move them closer as Jan 6 comes in.
- Marie - Does anyone else ever sing Happy Birthday to Jesus? We made Christmas Tree out of cupcakes and sing Happy birthday.
- Sharon - Exodus 24:10. Says they saw God. What did they see and how come we have not seen God since?
- Joe - St. Hildegarde and saints saw hell. I don’t get how hell corresponds to the mercy of God.
- (3:05) Bible Study:
- Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13
- Father talks about the resurgence of Faith in our world today among young people
- Matthew 21:28-32
- Does this say that works matter in the Faith?
- Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13
(19:22) Break 1
- (20:59) Letters:
- Father talks about non-Catholics coming to Catholic worship. How do you report a miracle in the Church? Father talks about yokes and how they relate with Jesus. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(31:22) Break 2
- (33:36) Word of the Day
- Tax Collector
- (36:05) Phones:
- Cathy - My stepson and his girlfriend are living together and I am having reservations about Christmas eve at their house.
- Patrick – What are sins are covered by 'love covers a multitude of sins'
- Chris - Why are Catholics forbidden to be Mason?
- Alex - When Jesus said for give 'them' who is them?
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(2:38) Bible Study from Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a and the Gospel of Matthew. In addition, Fr. Simon gives some context behind Balaam of Beor who is in the first reading from Numbers.
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(22:52) Break 1
- (23:23) Letters
- (23:34) Donna - A question about Sabellianism and analogies that don’t work for the Trinity. It is important to understand the differences and distinctions.
- (30:02) Laura – My mother has become angry and disagreeable after getting Alzheimer’s. How do I handle this?
- (23:23) Letters
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(34:48) Break 2
- (35:40) Word of the Day: “tapeinos”
- (42:43) Phones:
- (42:54) Nicole - What is the best chapter of scripture in the New Testament that mentions free will?
- (45:38) Andrew - Could you clarify your view on how the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son?
Check out this Encore from December 12, 2022
Bible Study: (1:58)
ZEC 2:14-17
- How did this prophecy come to be?
Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
- Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is
LK 1:26-38
- Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43)
Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33)
Caller:
- (37:48) - Question about Mary as the New Covenant
- (41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to clean house?
- (43:31) - How can I manage frequenting businesses that support things that are not Catholic?
- (45:30) - I get emotional when I'm filled with Grace. How can I get religious without getting emotional about it?
- (47:57) - I think God alone is immortal. How come we are taught that we are immortal?
- (5:12) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 41:13-20
- Father talks about the meaning of Threshing floors.
- Matthew 11:11-15
- God’s royal nature is there for those who really want it.
- Isaiah 41:13-20
(20:35) Break 1
- (22:16) Letters:
- The decent of the Holy Spirit on Mary a fulfillment of the Spirit of God Descending on the Ark of the Covenant? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(30:48) Break 2
- (34:30) Word of the Day
- Reincarnation
- (37:00) Phones:
- Chuck - What is the sin of presumption? What was the relationship between Mary and relationships?
- Chuck - What does Romans 12:2 mean. What does it mean to offer ourselves as living sacrifices?
- Barbara - The deacon baptized my grandson with one drop o water for the Baptism. Is that ok?
- Colleen - What does the scripture about cleansing in the Temple mean?
- Steve - I say the Rosary a lot and I find myself replace the Old English words in the Rosary. Is this, ok?
- Dan - Did the thief go to Paradise or Hell? There seems to be a contradiction here.
- (2:31) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 40:25-31
- Father explains this interesting passage
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Was Jesus being humorous in this passage?
- Isaiah 40:25-31
(17:21) Break 1
- (19:00) Letters:
- How are Catholics and Orthodox similar in their Faith about the Eucharist? Father talks about the kingdom of God. Are Samaritans Gentiles or Jews? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:40) Break 2
- (36:26) Word of the Day
- army
- (38:28) Phones:
- Kathy - Does wearing a veil tell people that I think I am better than them?
- Roman - Would A baseball cap also work to veil?
- Sue - can you address why some bibles don’t have Matthew 21?
- (5:01) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 40:1-11
- Even God’s punishment is a blessing.
- Matthew 18:12-14
- How much does God value you?
- Isaiah 40:1-11
(20:26) Break 1
- (22:02) Letters:
- Did Adam and Eve have guardian angels? I trust God, I don’t trust myself, what do I do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:54) Break 2
- (37:55) Word of the Day
- Opinion
- (39:46) Phones:
- Philip - In the church we make an effort to go early and I like to sit on the end of the Pew but my wife likes to slide to the center. My wife says Fr. would want us to scoot in.
- Mary - I am hard of hearing, and I can't hear the priest before my confession. I got yelled at for asking him to speak up. What do I do?
- (2:30) Bible Study:
- Genesis 3:9-15, 20
- How does this reading tie in with the Immaculate Conception?
- Genesis 3:9-15, 20
(23:00) Break 1
- (26:52) Letters:
- What do different faiths believe about infant baptism? How do the commandments help us to know God’s will? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:50) Break 2
- (37:31) Word of the Day
- Apple
- (39:15) Phones:
- Sharon - Did Mary have to say yes throughout her life, or it was a package deal with her first yes to the Angel Gabriel? How was it different than with Adam and Eve, before then sin?
- Gerrie - What do you know about the Alpha program, a Christian study, but I heard the Catholic Church is using it too.
- Mike - Regarding Mass this morning, when is it considered too late?
- (3:15) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 29:17-24
- Redeemed and the world to come.
- Matthew 9:27-31
- What does this passage mean really?
- Isaiah 29:17-24
(21:39) Break 1
- (23:21) Letters:
- Is there a difference between someone who sins and someone who is a regular sinner? How does the gift of tears relate to the other gifts of the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:16) Break 2
- (33:44) Word of the Day
- Santa Claus
- (37:02) Phones:
- Diane - In the New Testament it says 'many are called but few are chosen'. What does it mean that, 'few are chosen'
- Alonzo - The priest at Mass today said the Matthew that wrote the Gospel is not the same Matthew who was an Apostle. Is this true?
- Joseph - I want to push back against the letter you received about sin. Wouldn’t it be the case that if someone aims at a different target, they still miss the target so 'Hamartia' could still apply?
- Rich - In the New Testament the historic Jesus says he is not allowed to associate with the Canaanite woman. What is your interpretation of this passage? I think Jesus is rejecting Catholicism here because Catholicism comes from the Etruscans.
- (4:38) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 26:1-6
- Why is it important to know what is the kingdom of heaven?
- Matthew 7:21, 24-27
- Where does the phrase Faith alone come from?
- Isaiah 26:1-6
(26:44) Break 1
- (28:56) Letters:
- Father answers a question about a child who is studying Islam. Father talks about citizen ship and in particular our heavenly citizenship. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:11) Break 2
- (38:04) Word of the Day
- Rampart
- (39:46) Phones:
- David - I make a big deal about saving Christmas for the right time. My kids have started complaining when they hear Christmas music too early. I don’t want to raise a group of grinches but I want to celebrate at the right time.
- Maria - My friend was has a religious but is now a lay person and has a niece who is married but not in the church. She says she doesn’t need to say anything because Jesus says to love your neighbor and love god' Can you set her straight?
- Rita - tomorrow is first Friday and all of our priests will be at funeral. Will I have to start over my novena if they are just offering a communion service?
- (4:37) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 25:6-10a
- Fatty foods in the Bible
- Matthew 15:29-37
- The geological importance of this passage
- Isaiah 25:6-10a
(19:17) Break 1
- (31:52) Letters:
- Is it a sin to arrest protesters against a Pride parade? Father answers this and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:56) Break 2
- (37:00) Word of the Day
- Amazed
- (40:09) Phones:
- Kimberly - I need to know about to making a sign of the cross with my left hand because my right shoulder is broken.
- Rita - When was the revision to the church calendar and when were some of the saints taken off? I’m trying to plan my funeral and I want to play some Elvis at my funeral. is that, ok?
- Hue - Mathew 6;18. My friend said that Catholics show off the ashes on our foreheads and we should do more praying in private. can you comment
- (5:03) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 11:1-10
- Father talks about the 7 gifts o the Holy spirit and how they are different from the manifestations of the spirit.
- Luke 10:21-24
- Who are the people that know God well?
- Isaiah 11:1-10
(23:06) Break 1
- (24:48) Letters:
- What was the early Mass like? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:33) Break 2
- (37:44) Word of the Day
- Filioque
- (44:35) Phones:
- Anya - My son is starting to ask questions about protestants because he is surrounded by them at college. Where should I start?
- Lily - Is a Lutheran Baptism accepted in the Catholic church.
- (5:39) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 4:2-6
- The escape of Israel from the Assyrians
- Matthew 8:5-11
- Father puts to rest a up and coming misinterpretation of this reading.
- Isaiah 4:2-6
(23:37) Break 1
- (25:15) Letters:
- Is Galatians 4: 7 a reference to infant baptism? Why is baptism allowed in infants? What is the Byzantine Church? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:18) Break 2
- (34:57) Word of the Day
- Trinity
- (40:08) Phones:
- Olivia - In the Old Testament there are two words that were used regarding Adam and Eve, and the consecration by Moses by his brother Aaron as high priest. Can you expand on those?
- Joseph - Does there need to be a sacrifice in order to be worshiped?
- Kathy - How to understand St. Catherine of Sienna's dialogue?
Check out this encore from December 1, 2023
Bible Study: (1:46)
Dn 7:2-14
- Father explains the prophetic vision
Lk 21:29-33
- Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem
Letters
- (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem
- (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head
- (27:10) - The Church in Maine
Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38)
Callers:
- (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams?
- (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God
- (40:53) - How the scroll above the crucifix and how that could be interpreted as 'King of the Jews?'
- (45:42) - Thanks for helping me in my faith!
- (48:59) - Are the corporal and spiritual works of mercy equally weighted?
Check out this great encore show from November 15, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:56)
Lk 17:11-19
- Leprosy, the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ
Letters
- (19:54) - Parable of the Vineyard
- (21:33) - Why is there so much suffering?
- (23:24) - why is the Holy Spirit Lord?
- (24:04) - Is Hell for real?
- (24:58) - Judging the Law
- (28:56) - why did the Samaritan go to the priest?
Word of the Day: Pity (32:47)
Callers
- (35:42) - Could you explain why the hemorrhaging woman was unclean and what circumstances for those with the blood issues why where they unclean?
- (38:51) - Family friend committed suicide; what should I say to the family?
- (42:49) - Why do we say that Matrimony was instituted by Christ when there was marriages before Christ?
- (44:59) - Friend was divorced was remarried and then her first husband died. Does she still need annulment?
- (48:52) - Parisa and Rapture from Thessalonians: Rapture is from the Greek, and Latin uses a diff form of that verb. Could you explain, Father?
- (3:17) Bible Study:
- Daniel 2:31-45
- History or fabrication? Father explains
- Luke 21:5-11
- The wall that hurt your eyes to look at when the sun shown on it.
- Daniel 2:31-45
(24:47) Break 1
- (25:53) Letters:
- Did Luke ever meet Jesus? Why does God allow us to make mistakes? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:25) Break 2
- (37:27) Word of the Day
- Mercurius
- (39:38) Phones:
- Anita - 1. What effect do you think Jesus had with the elders? 2. About what St. Faustina said, is Jesus suffering in Heaven?
- John - To enter hot dog eating contest, is that a sin of gluttony?
- Jay - Does Baptism requires 3 emersions in the water? or just one?
- Rose - I have been told they used to charge for confessions, is that true?
- (3:52) Bible Study:
- Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20
- What is the meaning of the apocalypse?
- Luke 21:1-4
- What does it mean to sound a trumpet when giving alms
- Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20
(21:56) Break 1
- (23:20) Letters:
- Can someone with Alzheimer's receive the holy communion? When is the feast day of people from the Old Testament? Where did Mary and John stand next to the cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(31:50) Break 2
- (32:48) Word of the Day
- Roman
- (34:04) Phones:
- Brother John - I have heard multiple time Fr. Simon say that the Catholic Church used to be a top Christian church. Is it not more? Why you say that.
- Anne - Should I take my brother with intellectual disability to confession?
- Eileen - Why are the new missals 2026 no longer having the Eucharistic prayer in them?
- Maritza - How to best approach our pastor in our congregation in our Catholic Church: no time for devotion, or recollection before Mass, it has become kind of protestant?
- Joseph - How does Aristotle's definition of the word QUA in his metaphysics relate to the principle of double effect?
- (8:15) Bible Study:
- 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59
- Father talks about the origin of Hanukkah
- Luke 19:45-48
- How was the priesthood made a political tool?
- 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59
(25:10) Break 1
- (25:51) Letters:
- How are we suppose understand miracles and apparitions? Can you have righteous Anger? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:22) Break 2
- (37:06) Word of the Day
- Dedication
- (38:29) Phones:
- Keith - In Luke, Jesus describes the parable of the coin. I feel like he is described as a cheap salesmen. what am I missing?
- Tom - who wrote the mosaic laws?
- Judy - How do I share the idea of hearing God's voice with my students?
- Robert - Is Jacob considered a saint from the OT?
- Joanna - My husband might convert but he only goes to mass because of me and our kids. we aren’t married.
Resources:
- National Catholic Youth Conference
- https://plus.relevantradio.com/videos/national-catholic-youth-conference-11-21-2025-16-31-13
- (3:42) Bible Study:
- 1 Maccabees 2:15-29
- To be in the world without being of the world
- Luke 19:41-44
- Father shares the story of him digging a hole.
- 1 Maccabees 2:15-29
(21:13) Break 1
- (22:12) Letters:
- How does the resurrection of the body going to work for Christians? How do you be come ready to defend the hope of Christ in you? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:46) Break 2
- (37:28) Word of the Day
- Bishop
- (43:19) Phones:
- Randy - What color vestments does a priest wear on all saints day.
- Mike - Is crying a deep expression of the soul? if our eyes are the windows maybe tears are spiritual.
- Jamie - My mother-in-law is getting married in a mega church and has left the church. Should we go if we get invited?
- Kaden - what is the biblical difference between presbyter and episcopal?
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(3:42) Bible Study from Maccabees – 1 & 2 Maccabees are often neglected but are very important for us in understanding the plan of God. Did you know the New Testament is a lot thinner than the Old Testament? That is because the New Testament is simply the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As Catholics, we need to consider the history of salvation, and reading Maccabees can help us do that.
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(23:40) Break 1
- Letters:
- (26:29) Email – Celia: Why was the veil of the Holy of Holies torn in 2 when Jesus died?
- (31:52) Email - I am feeling hopeless. How can I overcome this?
- Letters:
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(40:39) Break 2
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- (41:11) Word of the Day - “Mna”
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- (44:47) Phones: - (45:18) Carlos - In the case of an emergency and when there is no water, what do you do for Baptism? - (47:07) Bob - My grandkids aren’t being taught good Catholic teaching at home. Where can I start with them?
- (7:14) Bible Study:
- 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
- Father talks about the sacredness of he Eucharist.
- 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
(22:57) Break 1
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- The Heart of the Heart of God
- (31:07) Letters:
- What are the different types of love. Father talks about the good the true and the beautiful. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:19) Break 2
- (40:42) Word of the Day
- See
- (46:22) Phones:
- Steve - Last wed. you said you would tell us a story about St. Josephat and you never got to it. also, in Luke 2, Simeon 'appeared' and the other bible is said that he 'inspired by the spirit by the spirit'
- James - I say a rosary every day so do I have to do two if I want to participate in the Novena?
- Pete - My grandmother said that she might have been visited by an angel. Is there anything written about our lady or angles coming to children?
- (2:56) Bible Study:
- Wisdom 13:1-9
- Father talks about how science helps to prove the existence of God.
- Luke 17:26-37
- Is this about the end of the world?
- Wisdom 13:1-9
(22:00) Break 1
- (23:19) Letters:
- What is the one sin that a priest can’t absolve? What does it mean to be perfect? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:11) Break 2
- (38:30) Word of the Day
- Catholic
- (42:32) Phones:
- Robert - I am 71 and my wife died 16 years agio. I met a younger woman who is never married and has no children and I would like to get married. A priest told me was to have children so it would not make since and you shouldn’t.
- Drew - Can you define the beauty of the cross as it helps us overcome sin?
- Jill - when you’re talking to someone about what the right church is why would you not be explicit that you believe it’s the catholic church?
- Geraldine - I want wish him a St. Lawrence of O’Toole day! I am Irish.
Check out this awesome prerecorded segment from Father Simon Says
- (5:02) Bible Study:
- Luke 17:20-25
- How will we know Jesus is coming again?
- Wisdom 7:22b–8:1
- What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
- Luke 17:20-25
(18:46) Break 1
- (19:38) Letters
- Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said
- My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory
- Why doesn’t God confront the evildoers of today?
(31:19) Break 2
- (31:40) Word of the Day:
- Sky
- (34:27) Phones
- Physics & Faith
- Why is Wisdom given the feminine gender in the readings?
- On the Shroud, parallel between Jesus’ resurrection and the transfiguration?
- I’m a non-denominational and what’s the difference between someone who follows the Bible and Catholics and why so many religions?
- (2:13) Bible Study:
- Wisdom 6:1-11
- Who wrote the book of wisdom?
- Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13
- Slave is the highest place in the Christian life?
- Wisdom 6:1-11
(19:27) Break 1
- (21:20) Letters:
- Father talks about paper purificaters. Father explains the Trinity and how God is love and why the 10 commandments still apply to Christians. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:02) Break 2
- (40:11) Word of the Day
- Bottom of the Deck
- (42:14) Phones:
- Lucia - You took a phone call about abortion and you said that its not correct if its to save the life of the mother. I wanted you clarify what your position is? I’m confused.
- Greg - How do the cardinals communicate during the election of the pope?
- Debbie - Could you clarify about something from the popes new letter about Mary? Is this something to cause concern.
- (4:09) Bible Study:
- Wisdom 2:23–3:9
- Why is the devil envious of humanity?
- Luke 17:7-10
- If you are doing things for Jesus then why aren’t you happy about it?
- Wisdom 2:23–3:9
(20:29) Break 1
- (22:45) Letters:
- Why was the Holy Land chosen by the Lord to be the promised land? How do you treat the blessed sacrament with reverence? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:01) Break 2
- (35:07) Word of the Day
- Visitation
- (38:15) Phones:
- Delores - Can you put recorded music during the adoration? my mother can’t concentrate.
- Gary - We ask St. Michael to cast Satan into hell. Is that accurate with scripture?
- Joe - Are there certain sins that prevent you from going to communion?
- Anne - I was told there was one unforgiveable sin in the Bible, but they didn't know what it was. I would like to know what that is.
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Fr. Simon dives into Bible Study and discusses Wisdom – 1:1-7 and Luke 17:1-6.
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Break 1
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Stop using paper purificators.
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Letters:
- Email – Father Simon I heard you talk about Nostra Aetate. Ca you please unpack this a little more on who is saved?
- Email – John: How close are the props in the Chosen to real life in the ancient world?
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Break 2
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Word Of The Day - "She"
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Phones:
- Pat -A Priest told me, at a dinner table, that an abortion is okay if it's the only way to save the mother.
- (4:17) Bible Study:
- Romans 14:7-12
- Speaking in tongues
- 1:24 Megan - When we give to RR We do a great Good. I went to the store just now through the Website and Got some of my Christmas shopping done! I would love to tell all your listeners.
- Romans 14:7-12
(27:00) Break 1
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- Luke 15:1-10 - You are as precious to God as the diamond in a young Girls engagement ring
- (29:53) Letters:
- What do some people believe as once saved always saved? What is the numbering of the 10 commandments? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (41:16) Word of the Day
- Tax Collector
- (43:39) Phones:
- Judy - I heard a priest who mentioned praying for Prophecy. I’ve never heard of that.
- Kathy - You always say to love someone is to love the good of the other. What about loving God? How do I apply this?
- (1:24) Bible Study:
- Luke 14:25-33
- Why do you follow Jesus?
- Luke 14:25-33
(27:00) Break 1
- (28:41) Letters:
- What does it really mean to trust Jesus? How do priests avoid burn out? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (42:31) Word of the Day
- Neighbor
- (45:05) Phones:
- Dannielle - My son is having bad dreams. I need advice.
- Joe - I need some clarity on the names of God.
- (2:36) Bible Study:
- Romans 12:5-16ab
- Bless those who persecute and do not curse them.
- Romans 12:5-16ab
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:50) Letters:
- Father shares a good book about Mary. How do you deal with bad parishioners? Is it okay to wear the Jerusalem cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (39:55) Word of the Day
- Ministry
- (45:42) Phones:
- Mike - IS the case for Christ by Lee Strobel a catholic approved book? What is a good book that is catholic like it?
- Clare - some people bless themselves and bow when the priest passes. what’s the deal with that?
- (2:29) Bible Study:
- Romans 11:29-36
- Father shares the reason for the book of Romans
- Romans 11:29-36
(27:00) Break 1
- (28:00) Letters:
- Are there Foxes in the bible? What loss is Jesus referring to when He said He had lost nothing that the Father gave Him? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (40:23) Word of the Day
- Blessed
- (43:24) Phones:
- Sandra - What is your recommendation for as book on the life of Mary?
- Lily - How do we forgive people who belittle you and make fun of you.
- Maria – Are humans referred to as creatures in the Bible?
- (3:13) who are the Maronites?
- Father shares the interesting story of St Charbel Makhoulf
- Father explains judgment and Purgatory.
(27:59) Break 1
- (30:14) Lisa - My mother wrote to Padre Pio and he responded that she was living the will of God, so you through the letter out because she didn't like the response but later regretted it.
- (32:37) Laura - I am from Lebanon and there are many Muslims who go to his hermitage. Praying for their conversion. Also, a miracle story.
- (35:45)Father talks about St. Padre Pio.
- (46:19) Medel - What took the Church so long to make Padre Pio a saint?
- Erin - I was fortunate to view relics of St. Pio.
- (51:11) Monica - I met a woman who was cured by Padre Pio. He is the cause of my reversion.
- Larry - If someone dies a martyr, do they need two miracles to be canonized?
- (4:35) Bible Study:
- Romans 8:31b-39
- Why do you REALLY love Jesus?
- Romans 8:31b-39
(21:10) Break 1
- (23:17) Letters:
- Father talks about the word to believe in the bible. Father answers a bible verse verb problem about praying to yourself. What is double predestination? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:25) Break 2
- (37:34) Word of the Day
- three
- (42:23) Phones:
- Joe - Repeat the saying about Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion.
- Dan - How do we personally know that we love God.
- Craig - I lead a bible study and we are on the part about peter loving Christ
- Sylvia - What can I be doing to be a saint?
- (3:07) Bible Study:
- Luke 13:22-30
- Father talks about the kingship of Christ.
- Romans 8:26-30
- Why does God let bad things happen to us?
- Luke 13:22-30
(18:35) Break 1
- (20:27) Letters:
- Can you be a priest if you can’t read music well? What happens during the sacrifice of the Mass? Is there a devotion to the adolescent Christ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:54) Break 2
- (34:28) Word of the Day
- Agape
- (39:58) Phones:
- Marsha- My grandson asked his mother what is hell. I am wondering how fr. would respond
- Michael - What’s the difference between transubstantiation and consubstantiation?
- Lina - I cry at mass every time and its involuntary. What should I think about this?
- Mary – My friends son is in to ouija boards. how should he proceed?
- Steven - I come across the word circumscion a lot. why is it referenced so much in the NT?
- (3:46) Bible Study:
- Ephesians 2:19-22
- Who is Paul talking to in this passage?
- Luke 6:12-16
- Jesu took all night to pray. How much more time should we take to pray?
- Ephesians 2:19-22
(19:00) Break 1
- (20:35) Letters:
- What was Mary’s yes like for the Angels in heaven? How did Saint John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Christ? Who was the queen of the south in the Bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:53) Break 2
- (36:03) Word of the Day
- Apostle
- (39:37) Phones:
- Frank - I wanted clarity on the group of zealots in the Gospel of Luke.
- Anne - what is the rule about getting married after divorce.
- (2:38) Bible Study:
- Luke 13:10-17
- What is the difference between healing someone and saving someone?
- Romans 8:12-17
- Every Christian has a destiny not a fate.
- Luke 13:10-17
(19:24) Break 1
- (20:59) Letters:
- Do dogs go to heaven? What prayers will help us to live in the present moment? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:47) Break 2
- (34:26) Word of the Day
- Bound
- (36:04) Phones:
- Mary - Our new pastor doesn't declare 'body of Christ' when administering the sacrament of communion
- Frances - Is it ok to address out Lady with a name not connected to a devotion.
- Lisa - My son said that his three-year-old had dreams about scary movies. does it mean anything?
- Mark - If I don’t have mortal sins to confess what is confession all about?
- Sue - Does the communion fast apply to daily mass not just Sundays.
- (6:20) Bible Study:
- Luke 12:54-59
- Father explains this passage from a Catholic perspective.
- Romans 7:18-25a
- The inner beauty of the person.
- Luke 12:54-59
(22:21) Break 1
- (24:22) Letters:
- Father talks about the poetry of the Bible. Was Jonah dead we he got swallowed by a whale? Can you set up alters in your house ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:26) Break 2
- (38:25) Word of the Day
- Bishop
- (43:50) Phones:
- Joseph - 'Allowing himself to be built to the cross...and for forbidden fruit', from an Eastern Catechism, and what does he think?
- Michael - What does he think about this? I was doing a project on Communism, and how the devil doesn't have his own clay and twist clay. And how Communism twists the clay of brother love and turns it evil.
- Yumi - Is Moses an Israelite or Egyptian?
- Anne - Purifying the Chalice, I see him purifying w/wine. Is that okay?
- (4:49) Bible Study:
- Luke 12:39-48
- What does it mean for us to be servants of the world as believers
- Romans 6:12-18
- Sin is its own punishment which enslaves us. Father explains
- Luke 12:39-48
(26:07) Break 1
- (28:25) Letters:
- Father gets a letter from 7th Day Adventists who disagree with Catholics about Marian devotion. What language did Jesus read in? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:10) Break 2
- (36:04) Word of the Day
- Expect
- (38:03) Phones:
- John - In todays reading when he says do you love me more than 'these'. what are 'these'
- George - Comment: your commentary was good today and you and I was able to show my RCIA class
- Bridget - Can someone receive grace and have the whole body of Christ benefit?
- Gary - How is it holy to let Muslims pray in the Vatican.
- (3:00) Bible Study:
- Luke 12:35-38
- Father talks about dining culture in Jesus’ time.
- Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21
- God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there.
- Luke 12:35-38
(21:34) Break 1
- (23:23) Letters:
- Is it possible for the Roman Catholic Church to be wrong on some Church doctrine? When is the Eucharist NOT the body of Christ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:36) Break 2
- (37:21) Word of the Day
- Religion
- (42:32) Phones:
- Simon - In Revelation 20 it says there will be a new earth and new heaven. What will that look like?
- Pat - I am a confirmation sponsor by my granddaughter. Is that ok?
- John - Hosanna. what does it mean?
- (2:48) Bible Study:
- Luke 12:13-21
- What are the dangers of a lot of wealth?
- Romans 4:20-25
- Trusting Jesus is an action
- Luke 12:13-21
(21:18) Break 1
- (23:37) Letters:
- How are Orthodox Christians different from Catholics? How does science in archeology fit in with the creation story in Genesis. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:01) Break 2
- (40:56) Word of the Day
- Arbitrator
- (43:08) Phones:
- Ann - Did David practice circumcision. Josiah said that it hadn’t been practiced since the time of the judges.
- Arkaan - Genesis 1 takes about the creation about heaven and earth. What is the water 'above'?
- Ray - Can you recommend any good readings from the crusades?
- (5:28) Bible Study:
- Luke 12:1-7
- Beware of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? Father explains what it means.
- Romans 4:1-8
- Father explains the righteous of Abraham.
- Luke 12:1-7
(24:02) Break 1
- (25:38) Letters:
- What does it mean that if we are unfaithful than God is still faithful? How does purgatory work and where is it in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:27) Break 2
- (37:34) Word of the Day
- Righteousness
- (40:04) Phones:
- Stan - Is there any connection between Jesus casting out demons and mental illness?
- Robert - Are the teachings of the Church like the Ten Commandments in God's nature?
- Ricardo - in the first 1500 years and it was just Catholics, and we had the holy spirit. So, does this refute Protestants?
- (5:35) Bible Study:
- Luke 11:47-54
- Don’t be presumptuous!
- Romans 3:21-30
- What are the different types of laws?
- Luke 11:47-54
(20:36) Break 1
- (21:53) Letters:
- Why does the devil use world power as a way of testing Jesus if he doesn’t own the world? What are the nuances in translating texts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:57) Break 2
- (35:36) Word of the Day
- Key of Knowledge
- (38:56) Phones:
- James - why would there be a law about stoning unmarried women who are with child if that was the way god intended Mary to have Jesus.
- John - My daughter is dating a Pentecostal who says you need to speak in tongues to go to heaven.
- Margaret - are there ways to get confession if I can’t get to church?
- Kathy - how was Jesus taken off of the cross and by whom?
- (5:15) Bible Study:
- Luke 11:42-46
- What is Justice?
- Romans 2:1-11
- Father tackles this hard passage to understand.
- Luke 11:42-46
(25:03) Break 1
- (26:19) Letters:
- Father shares some letters which he received physically, explains one of the titles of our Lady and answers the meaning of the word Logos. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:26) Break 2
- (38:08) Word of the Day
- Partiality
- (39:28) Phones:
- Grant - I have two daughters, and they want to be altar servers, and I want to know what the right call is.
- Tom - whose obedience makes us righteous? is it Jesus or is ours?
- Gail - Is it ok for a lay person to do a communion service or is it just a deacon?
- Delores- I went to the cemetery and brought home the old flowers to be replaced with new ones. My friends said I was bringing evil spirits. is this a real thing?
- (4:46) Bible Study:
- Romans 1:16-25
- Father talks about relationships and how they relate to God.
- Luke 11:37-41
- Why did the Pharisees invite him to dinner?
- Romans 1:16-25
(21:06) Break 1
- (22:22) Letters:
- How did the thief know who Jesus was when they were crucified? What is the difference between Jews and Hebrews? What is the difference between mortal and venial sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:59) Break 2
- (35:35) Word of the Day
- Adam
- (40:11) Phones:
- Tony - My brother died in the sin of addiction and he got molested by a family member and he died recently and I want to know where he is? God is merciful but I just want to have a better understanding of the state of his soul.
- Lawrence - Are priests allowed to be critical of bishops and the pope. I heard your answer about the blessing of the block of ice and I wasn't convinced and I thought maybe that was why.
- Andy - My wife is becoming catholic, and I recently came back too. She wants to know why the church makes people wait till Easter!
Check out this encore show from October 16, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:40)
Rom 1:1-7
- Who was the queen of the south?
- What is Talmudic reasoning?
Letters
- (20:19) - Rosary Novena - can you pray the rosary during chores?
- (24:03) - Dowry system
- (29:10) - Persistence in prayer & the local pregnancy center
Word of the Day: Gospel (35:11)
Callers:
- (37:21) - Question about the Holy Spirit prayer, could you explain when it says 'renews the face of the earth'
- (42:17) - Question about yesterday's Gospel, clarify about the person who didn't have the garments. Didn't the host provide wedding garments?
- (47:01) - Priests using only one hand holding the host during consecration? Could you comment on that?
- (5:04) Bible Study:
- Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2
- Father explains where this prophet might have been from.
- Luke 11:15-26
- Who is the Strong man in this reading? Father explains
- Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2
(23:36) Break 1
- (25:20) Letters:
- How can we help keep priest and religious from falling into sin? Father explains the purpose of salt back in Jesus times. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:05) Break 2
- (37:55) Word of the Day
- It begins
- (40:29) Phones:
- Regina - I like your interpretation but I always thought that 'whoever doesn't gather' meant gathering people for Christ.
- Tisa - If people are in the state of mortal sin and God is not hearing our prayers, is this why we have the rosary, because of Mary's and the saints’ intercession. Also, is it at the bishop's discretion to give dispensations for Mass?
- Therese - I work in a parish and I'm wondering about the limits of a layperson's limit to opposing the pastor's decisions.
- (5:08) Bible Study:
- Jonah 4:1-11
- Father talks about yesterday’s readings and how displeased Jonah was.
- Malachi 3:13-20b
- What does healing in the rays of the son of Justice mean?
- Jonah 4:1-11
- Luke 11:5-13
- What is the difference between a temple ad a synagogue?
(20:10) Break 1
- (22:20) Letters:
- How is the liturgy been changed over time? What is the function of purgatory? Does God give us what we really want? What do we really want? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:44) Break 2
- (36:27) Word of the Day
- Salt of the Earth
- (39:45) Phones:
- Michael - Where is purgatory in the bible. could you give some verses to back it up?
- Gloria - What is a general confession and should I do it if I’ve already confessed these sins?
- Enrique - what happens to the people who are never exposed to religion but still live a good life how does he get into heaven and can he get in? he hasn’t repented but he also didn’t know he was supposed.
Check out this awesome Encore show from October 11, 2023 on today's readings.
Bible Study: (1:53)
Jon 4:1-11
- How do we talk about Jonah in a way that kids don't lose respect for the Scriptures?
- Father discusses the difficulty of forgiveness
Lk 11:1-4
- Father breaks down The Our Father
Letters
- (20:30) - Policy about dogs in Church
- (21:51) - Too often the music at mass is too loud!
- (27:20) - Our daughter wants to get confirmed
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Catechism for adults: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/uscca/files/assets/basic-html/page-23.html
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(28:55) - Lutheran beliefs about the Eucharist
Word of the Day (33:31)
Callers:
- (36:33) - What do you think about me giving everything to charity instead of my family?
- (38:51) - Grandson asked why you have to confess venial sins if you are forgiven by going through mass?
- (41:47) - How to deal with family members who don't believe in the pope and what to say to them?
- (47:06) - Did people from the old testament have to wait to see Jesus until opened the gates of Heaven?
- (49:38) - Thou shall not worship strange gods vs false gods. What is the difference?
- (7:33) Bible Study:
- Jonah 3:1-10
- Did God change his mind?
- Luke 10:38-42
- What is the “good part” that Father talks about?
- Jonah 3:1-10
(21:09) Break 1
- (23:26) Letters:
- What should you do if there is violence in the home? Is America on the edge of civil war? Is yoga okay for Catholics to do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:40) Break 2
- (35:58) Word of the Day
- Mary
- (39:43) Phones:
- Marquis - I am with my partner of 8 years and we have 2 children. Should I stay in this relationship for my children or seek someone who is Catholic?
- Carol - What is the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12:10 where it talks about the spiritual gifts? What is discernment of spirits?
- Anthony - Why do we have Saturday evening mass before sundown?
- (6:35) Bible Study:
- Jonah 1:1–2:1-2, 11
- The real moral of Jonah and the whale.
- Luke 10:25-37
- The revelation of God in the Trinity explained.
- Jonah 1:1–2:1-2, 11
(24:27) Break 1
- (28:02) Letters:
- Father explains socialism, Capitalism and Distributism. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:37) Break 2
- (36:41) Word of the Day
- Justify
- (43:03) Phones:
- Leo - what's the churches and father’s stance on evil being defined as 'analogical nothingness' (the utter absence of anything, or non-being)
- Rita - why was the pope blessing a piece of ice
- (2:44) Bible Study:
- Baruch 1:15-22
- How did they go beyond what God asked them to do?
- Luke 10:13-16
- What happened to the towns that Jesus mentions in the passage?
- Baruch 1:15-22
(23:15) Break 1
- (24:33) Letters:
- Why do we call Mary our life, sweetness and our hope? Can you go to confession on the behalf of another person? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:10) Break 2
- (34:50) Word of the Day
- Secular
- (40:10) Phones:
- Jim - Are Mathew 5:17 and roman 7:6 apposed? one says we are released from the law other says he fulfils the law.
- Maria - how has the church decided that we don’t give both the wine and bread.
- Mark - I told my friend that I don’t feel worthy to help with Mass or lead services. My protestant friend said that’s a catholic feeling? but isn’t that like peter to feel unworthy?
- Maureen - Why is it ok for the church to take relics from saints if we are told to bury the dead.
- (2:45) Bible Study:
- Exodus 23:20-23
- We sacrifice our children with abortion just like the Canaanites of the old testament who were driven out of the land. What is our fate?
- Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12
- Do you really change your hearts when called?
- Matthew 18:1-5, 10
- Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God? Father explains.
- Exodus 23:20-23
(23:09) Break 1
- (26:19) Letters:
- Who is the arch angel Uriel? Can you change your God parent? How can angels help us if they are in heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:19) Break 2
- (37:44) Word of the Day
- Talmud
- (44:22) Phones:
- Michael - Can I pray over the meal at wedding reception where Jewish people are present? Ho can I incorporate Jesus and Judaism in this prayer?
- Rosemarie - Is there more than one Guardian angel per person?
- Mike - A language question: '...pray for us sinner now and at the hour of our death'. what’s the imperative for of thou in that prayer?
- Ben - what is the different teachings on the Eucharist in the catholic and orthodox services? does the consecration happen at different times?
- (6:35) Bible Study:
- Nehemiah 2:1-8
- Father explains the immigration situation in the ancient times.
- Luke 9:57-62
- Let the dead bury the dead. What does that mean?
- Nehemiah 2:1-8
(25:28) Break 1
- (27:45) Letters:
- Father talks about the dark history of Ancient Rome without Christ. What does the parable the prudent dishonest steward mean? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:20) Break 2
- (37:52) Word of the Day
- Plow
- (40:14) Phones:
- Emma - What's the deal with Generational Curses. I just found out my parents had an abortion and I am wondering if that affects me.
- Max - I am a pastor of Jewish ancestry and I know the issue of the Talmud. The Talmud is absolutely not the word of God.
- Dave - What were St. Peter's and Paul’s name in the original language?
- Steven - What is the church teaching on circumcision
- (5:46) Bible Study:
- Zechariah 8:20-23
- Father talks about the origins of the Samaritans.
- Luke 9:51-56
- Why did Jews hate the Samaritans?
- Zechariah 8:20-23
(23:08) Break 1
- (23:55) Letters:
- What type of priest was Blessed Solanus Casey? Why don’t clergy talk about sin much anymore? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (34:49) Break 2
- (36:20) Word of the Day
- Septuagint
- (42:23) Phones:
- Sr. Maria Francesca - 3 Questions for Fr. Simon. Were the fallen angels inside or outside of the Garden of Eden? Did Adam and Even know if they chose correctly? Since Adam named everything in the garden would he have known who Satan was?
- Gary - Luke 49-50. Is it a mortal sin for a Catholic to attend a Greek Orthodox Church or service?
- Lupe - Is contemplative centering prayer compatible with Catholic teaching?
- (7:01) Bible Study:
- Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
- Father talks about Angels and what they are made for.
- What is Jesus’ favorite name for Himself?
- John 1:47-51
- Father explains this reading from an interesting perspective
- Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
(23:28) Break 1
- (24:30) Letters:
- Psalm 22: 16, what is he proper way to translate this passage? Father talks about the importance of cedar wood in the old testament. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:46) Break 2
- (40:43) Word of the Day
- Saint
- (42:37) Phones:
- Joseph - is it appropriate to get the anointing of the sick for suicidal thoughts because its technically a terminal illness.
- Francine - Why wouldn’t you include the other 4 angles to make it a perfect number of 7?
- Natalie - When God talked to Moses he was very explicit about killing the people in the promise land. How do I reconcile that with being against capital punishment?
- John - could you describe the difference between prayer, supplication, and petition.
- (3:42) Bible Study:
- Haggai 2:1-9
- What is the true ark of the covenant? Father explains
- Luke 9:18-22
- What does it really mean that Jesus rebuked His apostles?
- Haggai 2:1-9
(21:14) Break 1
- (23:51) Letters:
- Father talks about an obscure word in the bible, not surprising. Can you make personalized rosaries of family members? Why did the Church change her teaching on Funerals for people who committed suicide? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:12) Break 2
- (37:04) Word of the Day
- Tunic
- (38:28) Phones:
- Mark - During the funeral services of Charlie Kirk. His widow said that he is looking down from heaven at us. is this a true teaching?
- Dr. John Littell - Someone told me that Catholic the verse in Isaiah to fit the narrative. it doesn't say a 'virgin' it says a 'woman' shall conceive
- Jonathan - Can you explain the meaning of the word Sabbath and what it means in Spanish. what is the history of the actual words?
- (4:09) Bible Study:
- Haggai 1:1-8
- How do we settle into our lives and forget the first words of God to us?
- Luke 9:7-9
- Father talks about the family of Herod
- Haggai 1:1-8
(23:05) Break 1
- (24:45) Letters:
- Shouldn’t we have a record of Jesus’ brothers if He really had brothers and sisters? Father talks about the death penalty and why it is not as black and white as you might think. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:10) Break 2
- (37:48) Word of the Day
- Perplexed
- (40:41) Phones:
- Berry - I have a question from the parallels between Isaiah 66 and haggai reading from today.
- Alesandra - Is what you said about letting sinner die unrepentant apply to people who use euthanasia
- Madeline - could you go into the Jesus having brothers? it has the possibility for Mary not being ever virgin. I want to debate protestants.
- (2:58) Bible Study:
- Ezra 9:5-9
- God’s persistence is miraculous
- Luke 9:1-6
- Why do the Gospels have different narratives?
- Ezra 9:5-9
(20:10) Break 1
- (22:14) Letters:
- When do we kneel during the Mass? Is the Death Penalty allowed in the Catholic Faith? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:48) Break 2
- (40:18) Word of the Day
- Sermon and a homily
- (41:27) Phones:
- Joe - Wife is a Jewish and she’s says that she doesn’t have any sins. what’s the Jewish teaching?
- Mark - why is numbers 7 important and why do these records matter?
- (9:08) Bible Study:
- Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20
- Where is the ark of the covenant?
- Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20
(20:17) Break 1
- (23:19) Letters:
- Father mentions his thoughts on Pope Leo’s words about Charlie Kirk and is it okay to have drinks during Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:58) Break 2
- (37:14) Word of the Day
- Elder
- (40:49) Phones:
- Kay - I have six kids and none of them attend the church. In the Eucharistic prayers it talks about God's mercy. Does that cover my children even though they walked away?
- Craig - I have a question about the history in the old testament. about Esther and the king.
- Theresa - We had a visiting priest that says that Ethiopia has the ark.
- John - IN mass you say 'take away the sins of the world grant us peace'. do we kneel or stand at that?
- Catherine - When Herod had John beheaded, I thought you need roman permission to kill someone like that.
- (3:34) Bible Study:
- Ezra 1:1-6
- Father explains this passage
- Luke 8:16-18
- We are called to be lights to the world.
- Ezra 1:1-6
(18:08) Break 1
- (20:05) Letters:
- Can you baptize a child who is not your own? What happens to guardian angels who don’t bring people to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:07) Break 2
- (33:48) Word of the Day
- Host
- (36:36) Phones:
- Elijah - According to Greek, Hebrew, and Arabic They refer to Mary as 'Mariam'. is that more correct?
- John - Where does the names of the Eucharistic prayer saints come from?
- Debbie - People on social media said that its time for Charlie kirk said that it was time for him to go.
Resources:
- The Veil Removed - Film
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM
- (3:31) Bible Study:
- 1 Timothy 6:2c-12
- Father takes a deep breath as he tackles this difficult reading dealing with slavery
(23:51) Break 1
- (39:52) Phones:
- Grant - My Dad is not Catholic. He is not Catholic. Can he be buried in a Catholic cemetery? Likes to be buried next to his Catholic wife.
- Kathy - I feel that people from other cultures see me as entitled, and I must prove myself. I have a small disagreement with him about it, since many people in this country work hard for what they have. This is my experience as a white person.
- Shannon - Are we allowed to pray over people, or just to pray for them?
(40:27) Break 2
- (36:20) Word of the Day
- Magdalene
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(6:35) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 and Luke 7:36-50, Fr. Simon gives some context to the Catholic Sacrament of Holy Orders and the laying on of hands.
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(22:24) Break 1
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Letters
- (25:25) If God is so good and loving how could he send anyone to hell?
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(37:55) Break 2
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(38:55) Word of the Day: “priest”
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(42:15) Phones:
- (42:22) Olivia - Were Billy Graham and Bishop Fulton Sheen friends or did they ever meet?
- (45:01) Greg - A friend of mine is getting an implant during a visit to the dentist. The Dentist says he needs to get an implant from a cadaver. Can he have that implant blessed before and is an implant from a cadaver a good thing?
- (47:02) Maria - When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and said she was chosen to be the mother of God and you will name him Emmanuel. We never read about Emmanuel, but rather Jesus. Why is that?
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(5:02) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 & Luke 7:31-35
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(20:46) Break 1
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- (21:13) Letters - (25:07) Praise and Worship music in my parish choir. - (26:56) Are lay people allowed to pray over you? - (32:08) The Berean Bible
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(34:08) Break 2
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- (34:30) Word of the Day - "Her"
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- (39:56) Phones - (40:10) Nicole - A scholarly exorcist says that only parents should be praying on their children. - (43:47) Joe - What is the precedent on putting pictures of the living buried with the dead?
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Bible Study: Luke 7:11 - 4:41
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Break 1
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Letters
- Jonathan – If you get a lot out of the Divine Liturgy, find a Byzantine Catholic Church. -25:12
- What should the Eucharistic Minister do if the Precious Blood is spilled? - 33:34
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Break 2
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Word of the Day - “Household” - 37:10
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Phones:
- Mark: The Sisters in catholic schools said that a classic is something that doesn't age or become irrelevant. - 38:33
- Mike - where's the definitive authority on singing in mass - 46:51
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Our Blessed Mother was the 3rd person in history conceived without Original Sin. Our Blessed Mother accepted the responsibility of her Immaculate conception - 1:31
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Bible Study from 1 Timothy 2:1-8 and John 19 - 5:40
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Letters - 27:21
- Gail – Are the linens used during Mass and on the altar rinsed in a Sacrarium? – 27:29
- Gino - If Joseph was an older man with sons, wouldn’t his sons have inherited the Davidic throne? -30:21
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Word of the Day - “Robbed” - 41:53
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Phones
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- Susan - A friend of mine wants to baptize one of her granddaughters. Is this ok? - 43:34
- Nathan - How to balance saying the words of the rosary and the actual meditations. - 46:05
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Bible Study from 1 Timothy 1 (3:23)
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Letters
- Greg shares about the inerrancy of the Scriptures and draws from Catechism.
- Bob – Was Paul a terrible a evangelist?
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Word Of The Day: Arrogant
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Phones
- John - The Our Father prayer in English but it sounds different in Latin as the translation has different wordings. Could you explain?
- Larry - Can you comment on the 1631 edition of the KJV?
- Chris - Does Leviticus point to the Eucharist?
- (6:18) Bible Study:
- Colossians 3:12-17
- Father talks about Roman culture and in particular what a Triumph was.
- Colossians 3:12-17
(18:23) Break 1
- (21:28) Letters:
- Is it okay to do intentional breathing exercises if it is not associated with Yoga? Father talks about the virtue of humility. How do you know f you are possessed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:19) Break 2
- (34:03) Word of the Day
- How does God work?
- (40:08) Phones:
- Laura - Does the church teach that the bible is free of error?
- Steve - What is the true definition of grace in the context of Ephesians 2:8-9.
- Ricardo - I want to love Jesus as much as I can. I say 'Jesus I want to love you' as prayer but I wonder if that does much?
- Joe - I haven’t been to confession in 40 years do I need to do something special or Do I just go?
- Josephine - I have a daughter and son-in-law ho don’t go to church. do I invite them to church if I know they are going to take communion incorrectly?
- (4:42) Bible Study:
- Luke 6:20-26
- Father talks about the state of the liturgy in our world today
- Colossians 3:1-11
- What does it mean to put to death things that are earthly?
- Luke 6:20-26
(24:14) Break 1
- (26:08) Letters:
- Father helps a woman whose daughter fell away from the Church. Father talks about the importance of motherhood. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:46) Break 2
- (33:12) Word of the Day
- Sithians
- (35:20) Phones:
- Larry - What does Jesus mean when he says 'I am the son of man'
- Kim - our nephew(30yo) has been a member of the masons for a few years and he thinks its just a men's service group. Would it be ok to attend the dinner after one of his 'Promotion' ceremonies.
- Maria - I was invited to adoration and I went with my friend and there was a lady handling the Thurible and Handed it to Fr. and she also helped him put on his vestments. and I was informed she takes the host and puts it in the monstrance when Fr. is gone.
- Maria - I understand that a child is Jewish so far as his mother is Jewish but all the genealogy is by Male. why is that?
- Gary - Do we know how long Joseph, Mary, and Jesus were in Egypt.
- (4:37) Bible Study:
- Luke 6:12-19
- Do you know the lowest place on the Earth? Father explains its relevance in the bible.
- Colossians 2:6-15
- Christianity isn’t a philosophy but a Relationship.
- Luke 6:12-19
(23:54) Break 1
- (26:18) Letters:
- Father helps a woman who has a husband who has committed adultery for many years. Does Father put himself down too much? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:38) Break 2
- (36:20) Word of the Day
- Walking
- (39:52) Phones:
- Gail - I like to pay to the sacred heart prayer. I was told if I don’t pray at three exactly do I have to wait till the next day? Does the time really dictate that much?
- Rosemarie - We say 'bless the Lord' what does that mean?
- Velma - How can we explain when a child gets cancer. how is that the consequences the of any decision the child made.
- Mike - When Jesus broke the bread and gave the blessing was that the Berakah.
Check out this awesome show from September 2, 2022
Bible Study: (3:58)
1 COR 4:1-5
- Is St. Paul the head butler?
LK 5:33-39
- What is a wineskin?
Letters: (22:10)
- Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel?
- Do you need to process in with the cross?
Word of the Day: Servant (31:32)
Callers
- (34:42) - Can God cause anyone to sin?
- (39:47) - The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent
- (41:16) - Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus' time?
- (49:41) - Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I'm a strong Catholic?
Check out this awesome encore show from September 1, 2022
Bible Study: (2:13)
1 Cor 3:18-23
- Church Politics!
Lk 5:1-11
- What does God want?
Letters (21:14)
- When can a priest deny someone absolution?
- Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?
- Listener has difficulty with her friend's Bible Study
Word of the Day: Deceive
Callers
- (35:55) - What do you think of Pentecostalism?
- (38:53) - How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything?
- (40:45) - Can the devil read your mind?
- (42:32) - Thank you for all your advice! I've been listening to you for a long time!
- (44:52) - Latin translation help
Check out this encore from September 6, 2025
Bible Study: (1:43)
Col1:1-8
- Father gives the history of liberal theological movements
Lk 4:38-44
- What is the purpose of our life?
Letters
- (27:00) - Capital Punishment Question
- (24:48) - Adoration Chapel
- (30:03) - Cartoon Bible
- (32:01) - The Lord Won't Abandon Us
Word of the Day: Desert (34:05)
Callers
- (36:34) - Not to have Eucharistic Adoration if not having two people, doesn't make sense?
- (40:38) - What is his thoughts on the gnostic Gospels?
- (45:46) - Who was before God, how did it start?
- (47:00) - Questions about halos in Catholic Art and what do they mean?
- (3:46) Bible Study:
- Micah 5:1-4a
- How do you find peace?
- Romans 8:28-30
- An unexpected way you can show love for Jesus.
- Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23
- Do the scriptures contradict itself?
- Micah 5:1-4a
(24:44) Break 1
- (27:13) Letters:
- Father reads some letters about proper translations to biblical words and what bible is good for a study bible. Why are translations different in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:03) Break 2
- (37:53) Word of the Day
- Philemon
- (42:55) Phones:
- Tessa - The NCB changed the wording of one of my favorite verses. what should I do.
- (2:59) Bible Study:
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11
- Did people really believe Jesus would be delayed in coming?
- Luke 4:31-37
- Did Jesus really teach with Authority?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11
(21:05) Break 1
- (23:20) Letters:
- Father talks about the Coptic Rite of the Mass. When did Christianity really find its own identity? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:20) Break 2
- (38:22) Word of the Day
- Logos
- (42:04) Phones:
- Brian - In our church our bishop's picture is about a 1/4 inch above the popes and I wondering is that tied to the point about autonomy?
- Martha - I have been watching social media and a lot of people have saying the world will end at Sep. 23
- Ann - My brother-in-law just passed and I asked a priest to see him before he died and I am wondering whether the priest would have been done because he was in a coma?
- Regina - When we are Christians how come we have authority but not power?
Check out this awesome show from September 1, 2024!
- (1:49) Bible Study:
- Lk 4:31-37
- Father talks about the heart of God.
- 1 COR 2:1-5
- Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel
- LK 4:16-30
- Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings.
- Lk 4:31-37
(25:29) Break 1
- (26:09) Letters:
- Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class?
(36:16) Break 2
- (37:22) Word of the Day:
- Authority
- (38:43) Phones:
- Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration?
- Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible? Money root of all evil, but is it love of money?
- Suzy - Last rites? I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?
Check out this highly relevant encore show from August 29, 2025!
- (1:47) Bible Study:
- Mk 6:17-29
- Father talks about the Herodian family. They were not good people.
- Mk 6:17-29
(18:25) Break 1
- (19:40) Letters:
- Do you need to go through Chemotherapy in order to preserve your life, what is penance really and why is the Catholic 10 commandments different from the Protestant 10 commandments? Father answers all of this questions and more.
(35:34) Break 2
- (36:11) Word of the Day:
- Delighted
- (38:49) Phones:
- Cathy - call no man your father. Can you explain more?
- Jennifer - My family rejects Vatican 2. How do I explain this to them?
- Roe - Can a minister to the homebound bring multiple hosts to someone? Do they really stay consecrated the whole time?
(6:43) Father shares some thoughts about the terrible shooting in MN
- (15:15) Bible Study:
- 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13
- Can you ever be worthy of the King when He visits?
- Matthew 24:42-51
- Father talks about grinding of teeth
- 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13
(23:13) Break 1
- (25:03) Letters:
- What are the 7 classes of false devotion to Mary? How much is your fiancé worth to you if you can’t wait a little bit to get married? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:55) Break 2
- (35:39) Word of the Day
- Gnashing of teeth
- (38:26) Phones:
- Joe - I have been asked to be a godfather to a couple in a protestant wedding. The wife is catholic but has agreed to have a protestant wedding.
- Michael - Is there connection between the flash at the end of a sunset on the ocean and the flash that created the shroud?
- Alison - what form was the form of the of the words 'do this' in memory of me. Is it saying 'continue to do this in memory of me?'
- Carolyn - I’m wondering about death bed conversions. Also I have comments about the new traveling shrine to our lady.
- (3:20) Bible Study:
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
- The unexpected philosophers of our time.
- Matthew 23:27-32
- What does it mean to have white washed tombs?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
(18:42) Break 1
- (21:05) Letters:
- Before letters Father talks about the Seal of Confession. He also discusses volunteerism which is a very deep topic. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:38) Break 2
- (37:59) Word of the Day
- Whoa
- (40:07) Phones:
- Bruce - I would like to offer an alternate perspective of Judas. I disagree with Fr. Simon.
- Melissa - I have been trying to follow along in my Magnificent and I have trouble with the variations.
- Margaret - When I heard that the shooter died I thought 'good, no more trouble from him' but I wonder if that’s not the correct attitude?
- (3:16) Bible Study:
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
- What was the first Gospel?
- Matthew 23:23-26
- Do we really need Church Rules?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
(19:25) Break 1
- (21:17) Letters:
- Can we exercise our conscience? Does sin really have consequences? Why should you be a Roman Catholic? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:07) Break 2
- (38:46) Word of the Day
- Plunder and self-indulgence
- (40:31) Phones:
- Erik - Does not finishing pre-Cana invalidate our marriage? I'm concerned that my marriage my not be right.
- Greg - How does Fr. Address the difference of the timeline of the gospels in regards to the presentation and the flee to Egypt
- Patsy - My priest broke the seal of confession with my daughter and told me her sins. what do I do?
- (3:28) Bible Study:
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10
- What is the oldest Christian document we have?
- Matthew 23:13-22
- What is it Jesus is saying is being barred by the scribes and Pharisees?
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10
(22:49) Break 1
- (24:52) Letters:
- Father talks about the dangers of psychics, the shortage of priests in the Church and how it is more of a congregation shortage. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:43) Break 2
- (36:21) Word of the Day
- Hypocrite and anger
- (40:58) Phones:
- Michael - How many years was Jesus' ministry?
- Cindy - I lost my dog and St. Francis has been showing up in a few ways since his passing. I want Fr. Simon's opinion on this.
- Natalia - You said the schism was based on a 'misunderstanding'. can you elaborate on what that was?
- (14:26) Bible Study:
- Matthew 22:1-14
- What is hell like?
- Judges 11:29-39a
- Father talks about this reading and the difference between covenants and contracts.
- Matthew 22:1-14
- (27:26) Letters:
- Who is in charge of making relics for the Catholic Church? What does it mean that first shall be last and the last shall be first? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(26:59) Break 1
- (32:37) Word of the Day
- Chief Priest
- (40:23) Phones:
- Theresa - What would it take for Messianic Jews to come under the pope?
- John – Who was the queen of the south?
- (2:16) Bible Study:
- Judges 9:6-15
- Who were the Judges in the bible? Father explains.
- Matthew 20:1-16
- What is heaven like?
- Judges 9:6-15
- (20:02) Letters:
- How was the shroud of Turin made? How do you respond to children who are conceived in immoral ways? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(27:00) Break 1
- (33:19) Word of the Day
- Foreman
- (42:24) Phones:
- Anthony - How does Mary not have original sin if her parents did?
- Sylvester - Is it okay to do Yoga for a Catholic?
- (3:15) Bible Study:
- Judges 6:11-24a
- Father talks about the humor of the Bible which most people don’t understand.
- Matthew 19:23-30
- This is also a funny passage, Father explains
- Judges 6:11-24a
- (18:20) Letters:
- How do you pronounce the name Augustine? Do living organs have a soul connected to them and how does that effect organ transplants? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(27:00) Break 1
- (31:37) Word of the Day
- Terebinth
- (38:15) Phones:
- Elias - Follow up from the coincidence question. I want to clarify what I meant.
- Pat - The priests placed the announcements on the alter after mass. is that irreverent?
- (1:20) Bible Study:
- Psalm 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43ab and 44
- God answers your prayers in ways you won’t expect.
- Judges 2:11-19
- Father explains what the meaning of the number 12 in the bible.
- Matthew 19:16-22
- God wants to deliver you from what possess you.
- Psalm 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43ab and 44
- (18:55) Letters:
- How should we approach AI with our Faith? How does someone discern the priesthood? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (33:30) Word of the Day
- Ecumenical
- (40:07) Phones:
- Pamela - I was told pope Leo has requested that we not call him pope and rather be called father. is this true and right?
- John - What is the translation of the word 'wayside' in the psalms. 'he shall drink from the way side and lift up his head' Is it dirty water?
- Elias - Are we supposed to read into coincident. Especially when they make us uneasy or they are strange
- (3:04) Bible Study:
- 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2
- Why was David a man after God’s heart? Didn’t he do a lot of bad things?
- Luke 11:27-28
- Why do we call Mary blessed?
- 1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2
(17:05) Break 1
- (18:09) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the meaning of the word scribe, how do you know if you should stop praying for something, and he answers questions about the history of communion in the hand.
(36:51) Beak 2
- (37:26) Word of the Day:
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Desert
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(38:37) Phones:
- Claire - I understand that the gospel is read because it is the teaching of Christ, but what about the 1st and 2nd reading? What are they for?
- Chris - What is the meaning of the word 'Selah' in the Psalms?
- Peter - If David was a 'man after God's own heart, how can we believe this when he was an adulterer and a murderer?
- Larry - Do you have any thoughts on Catholic colleges which are Catholic in name only?
- (8:26) Bible Study:
- Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17
- God gives you not what you THINK you are praying for but what you are ACTUALLY praying for?
- Matthew 18:21–19:1
- What does it mean to forgive?
- Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17
(23:55) Break 1
- (26:48) Letters:
- What does the bible teach about being one in Christ? What was the Church back in Jesus’ time? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:58) Break 2
- (37:35) Word of the Day
- Ark
- (40:14) Phones:
- Steve - What do you think about this? About the Shroud of Turin, the burst of light being the redemption of the souls. At the instant of conception when the sperm penetrates the egg, there's a spark, and have to have right equipment to detect this light.
- William - Some of the Orthodox priests in Russia, is it sinful for them to support Putin, and is it wrong on my part to judge them for their support?
- Steve - For daily mass, have I been taught wrong on what to wear? Like wearing shorts. Clarification?
- Jill - Which gospel recommend starting to study on first?
- Philip - When did monogamy become standard?
- (3:33) Bible Study:
- Deuteronomy 34:1-12
- The Assumption of Moses?
- Matthew 18:15-20
- Do you talk with people one on one before bringing in other people to settle a matter?
- Deuteronomy 34:1-12
(20:51) Break 1
- (22:27) Letters:
- Why does Saint Joseph have a staff with lilies in a lot of statues of him? Why don’t many Catholics sing at Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:10) Break 2
- (37:51) Word of the Day
- Bind
- (40:20) Phones:
- Ronnie - When Moses got the 10Commandments what languages did they come in? how was it formatted on the tablets?
- Joann - I want to wear a Josh Groban (singer) shirt in my casket. is that a sin?
- Bill - Does the Catholic Church regard the orthodox church not saved even though they consider the sacraments valid?
- Michael - Should you kneel when listening to or watching a Mass?
- Larry - How do I go about discussing the Shroud with a Protestant.
- (3:18) Bible Study:
- Deuteronomy 31:1-8
- Father Discusses this reading.
- Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
- Children are not innocent, just small?
- Deuteronomy 31:1-8
(22:27) Break 1
- (23:18) Letters:
- Why was John known as the beloved disciple? What should you do if something feels like it is a violation of conscience? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:19) Break 2
- (36:27) Word of the Day
- Turn
- (38:18) Phones:
- Marie - 'The portion of the Lord is his people'. What does that mean?
- Karen - I need a resource for teaching theology to highschoolers. I want it to have the Greek word explanations that you do.
- Shella - I sent a Catholic Mass card to a friend. He is Buddhist. He put the card in front of his statue and I don't know what to do. Our Lady is trapped!
- Barbara - Can I offer up my suffering for my son's suffering?
- Kay - Can someone who is Lutheran go to confession?
- (5:45) Bible Study:
- Deuteronomy 10:12-22
- What is fear of the Lord really?
- Matthew 17:22-27
- What was the temple tax? Father explains
- Deuteronomy 10:12-22
(23:31) Break 1
- (25:28) Letters:
- Are saint days celebrated differently in different diocese? Can you say Holy Ghost instead of Holy Spirit? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:02) Break 2
- (35:47) Word of the Day
- Hypostasis
- (39:28) Phones:
- John - When did singing start in the church? when did the people join in?
- Norm - How do we know if we are being holy?
- Nicole - where do I Find the term 'know thy self'. Is it in the bible?
- Dan - Is it ok for Eucharistic ministers to wear shorts
- Lena - I have friend who lost her husband a week ago. how do I show my sorrow to this friend?
- Natalie - has the holy spirit ever been referred to as feminine?
- (10:45) Bible Study:
- Deuteronomy 4:32-40
- How can we receive the gift of God?
- Matthew 16:24-28
- What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus?
- Deuteronomy 4:32-40
(22:22) Break 1
- (23:46) Letters:
- What is the proper way have a Catholic burial? Father talks about a great chilly recipe which uses a special ingredient. When do you need to go to the vigil Mass for it to count? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:21) Break 2
- (34:33) Word of the Day
- Miracles
- (40:41) Phones:
- Kelly - I am a new Catholic and have a bunch of ministries sending me info. I don't want to throw their cards away. Can I or should not?
- Frank - A priest told me to stop going to Church because of my medical problems. Is this right?
- Steve - Are there such things as angelic manifestations?
- Roger - Sunday's Reading from Hebrews 11 verse2. What does the Greek word mean that translates to 'commended'?
- (5:23) Bible Study:
- Numbers 20:1-13
- Why was it so bad that Moses Struck the rock to get water?
- Matthew 16:13-23
- We must think like God not like human beings
- Numbers 20:1-13
(23:35) Break 1
- (27:22) Letters:
- How do I know if I am hearing from God or just my ow thoughts? Who do you contact when the bishop doesn’t guard and protect the sacraments? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:24) Break 2
- (37:05) Word of the Day
- Rebuke
- (40:47) Phones:
- Peter - If you don't pray but live by the sacraments only is that bad?
- Anna - Gospel with Our Father was read a couple of weeks. It is read from the Gospel of Luke. How come this is different than Our Father in the Gospel of Matthew and in Mass? Why does the priest hold the monstrance with a cape and then uncaps his hands?
- Susanna - How come the large host of the priest is consecrated only and not the hosts for the congregation?
- (4:36) Bible Study:
- 2 Peter 1:16-19
- Is the bible mythology?
- Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
- What was Jesus’ favorite title for Himself?
- 2 Peter 1:16-19
(18:57) Break 1
- (21:56) Letters:
- What happens when if you have dementia and can’t make a good confession? Does it matter which host you receive when receiving consecrated hosts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:50) Break 2
- (36:44) Word of the Day
- Myth
- (39:09) Phones:
- Sandy - My 25-year-old grandson is a baptized Catholic and has not received any sacraments. Can a man who is baptized but fell away from the Church go to Confession?
- Terence - Can you explain to me the 'fear of God'? What is the simplest explanation?
- Tom - The divinity of Christ. The Transfiguration shows me the humanity of Christ. I believe Jesus needed encouragement. What do you think of this?
- Carolyn - You mentioned that being on vacation is no excuse to miss Mass. I agree and this is how I was raised. My family travelled everywhere yet we never missed Mass growing up.
- Patricia - What prayers should we say while kneeling before the deceased at a funeral home?
- Mike - Priests and ministers receiving Communion after or before. I think receiving Communion is more 'giving' than 'receiving'. I think it is more appropriate for minister to receive.
- (8:00) Bible Study:
- Numbers 12:1-13
- What does it mean to be great in the eyes of the Lord?
- Matthew 14:22-36
- Father shares some interesting insights about this reading.
- Numbers 12:1-13
(21:23) Break 1
- (29:46) Letters:
- What is a firm purpose of amendment in confession? How can men not objectify women? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:08) Break 2
- (38:52) Word of the Day
- Snout
- (41:34) Phones:
- Russ - What is the connection between Purgatory and Final Judgement? How will the redeemed by judged?
- Fred - I love the music you play on FSS. Has anyone ever talked about the zinc spark involved in fertilization? I feel this is important to consider in the abortion issue.
- Maria - Cain and Abel. How could Cain meet other people if he was part of the first family?
- Bible Study:
- Numbers 11:4b-15
- The importance of getting your leading straight in the spiritual life.
- Matthew 14:13-21
- How do you discern what God wants you to do?
- Ezekiel 3:17-21
- How do you admonish the sinner?
- Numbers 11:4b-15
Break 1
- Letters:
- How do I stop sinning with my girlfriend who is leading me into sin? How can the word blessed be used? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
Break 2
- Word of the Day
- Coriander
- Phones:
- Don - During the Consecration, the priest sing different phrases while holding it up. Is this right?
- Karen - My friend died last Saturday and her family is having no funeral. Calling it a celebration of life. This distresses me. Do you have any advice?
- Bill - What does my daughter have to do to receive Communion again?
- Linda - What is the difference between the word 'blessed' and 'Bless-ed'?
- Craig – We are not supposed to add to the consecratory prayer in Missal according to Canon 846 section 1
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- (4:03) Bible Study:
- Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34
- Father talks about the reoccurring theme of worshiping golden calves.
- Matthew 13:31-35
- Father explains the kingdom of heaven.
- Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34
(23:02) Break 1
- (24:56) Letters:
- How can we understand the Holy Spirit? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:53) Break 2
- (35:03) Word of the Day
- Running Wild
- (39:05) Phones:
- Nick - I am Lutheran and we are close to what Catholics do, do Catholics believe we will not be saved if not in the Church? (follow up from Inner life)
- Victoria - Question about yesterday's reading in Genesis 18. Why does it phrase it that 'God must go Down'?
- Pat - Why are there more books in the Catholic bible. my Family is mostly protestant.
- James - In Genesis there are two creation accounts. why is there a difference between.
- (5:20) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
- What is belief and faith really? Father explains.
- Matthew 20:20-28
- Why does Jesus not always give us what we ask for?
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
(17:30) Break 1
- (24:21) Letters:
- What does Jesus mean when He says He is the corner stone? How do you know if a print of the bible is approved by the Church? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:41) Break 2
- (37:19) Word of the Day
- Surpassing Power
- (40:55) Phones:
- Deedee - Can you give me a brief overview how to become a saint?
- Pedro - If I am following the rosary in the car but not as closely as when I am praying with my rosary, will I still receive grace?
- Thomas - If God doesn't answer prayers because it's not for our good, how about the people without food and those affected by war?
- (11:18) Bible Study:
- Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b
- Father talks about Our Lady of Fatima
- Matthew 13:10-17
- What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains
- Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b
(23:39) Break 1
- (25:16) Letters:
- Father talks about Zachariah’s prophecy and what it means as well as how the Mass is a sacrifice. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:23) Break 2
- (37:11) Word of the Day
- Parables
- (38:50) Phones:
- Iris - Have you heard of the archetypes cards? I know someone who has them in their home. I think they're new age.
- Michelle - My mother in law passed and sister in law passed. Priest doing last rights. If you're not conscious, will they do the apostolic pardon? Does it remove purgatory?
- Joanna - In the Our Father...when it says thy kingdom come...I know Father has a unique way of thinking of kingdom. Could you please explain that?
- (3:36) Bible Study:
- Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15
- How is the Eucharist part of the testing in our lives?
- Matthew 13:1-9
- What does the Holy of Holy’s have to do with wheat? Father explains
- Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15
(21:15) Break 1
- (23:44) Letters:
- Father talks about the examination of conscience and how to go even deeper in your examination. How many Marys were there in the bibe? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:25) Break 2
- (39:29) Word of the Day
- Father shares an interesting word of the Day
- (41:34) Phones:
- Cindy - I ordered a necklace, and they shipped the wrong item, it is a rosary that can be wear as a necklace, with a cross not a crucifix. Is it appropriate to wear it?
- Michael - What does the Catholic Church teaches about Mass deportations? Are they good or not?
- (4:25) Bible Study:
- Song of Songs 3:1-4b
- Does the song of Songs mention God? Father explores this.
- 2 Corinthians 5:14-17
- When you lose someone you love dearly a part of you dies. It’s the same way with Jesus.
- John 20:1-2, 11-18
- Father explains the resurrection account describe in this passage
- Song of Songs 3:1-4b
(21:54) Break 1
- (25:46) Letters:
- Father talks about how the traditional Latin Mass is comprised largely of young people. How do you come back into the Church after you have been away for a long time? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:27) Break 2
- (38:36) Word of the Day
- Love
- (39:33) Phones:
- Carolyn - Curious about Mass, people not going to receive communion, week after week. I wonder why?
- John - First reading today, the song of songs. If the poetry is a prophecy of Mary Magdalene searching for Jesus the morning of the Resurrection?
- Cathy - How do you live like brother and sister? I am married a second time; I just haven't gotten my annulment yet. My daughter is getting married, they have been living together for 6 years. Should they be living as brother and sister as well?
- Kaelon - In Acts 10:26, Simon Peter says... can we still vow down and pray to the saints? How do we reconcile that verse?
- (2:52) Bible Study:
- Exodus 14:5-18
- Freedom is scary but God stretches us in our freedom
- Matthew 12:38-42
- Why is it important that Jesus was dead for three days?
- Exodus 14:5-18
(19:00) Break 1
- (24:52) Letters:
- Why did Jesus wait till the end to offer the final chalice? Can you obtain a dispensation from a priest for going on vacation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:26) Break 2
- (36:11) Word of the Day
- Lyrics to El Shaddai
- (40:08) Phones:
- Jamie - Question about a Catholic marrying a non-Catholic... will it be valid, should we attend the wedding?
- Sue – Regarding Lent: why do we observe the 40 days of Lent before Easter?
- Trisha - Book of Exodus in chapter 13, who are all these people?
- (4:25) Bible Study:
- Exodus 11:10—12:14
- What are the differences and similarities of the Mass and the Passover?
- Matthew 12:1-8
- What does it mean that Jesus desires mercy and not sacrifice?
- Exodus 11:10—12:14
(22:28) Break 1
- (24:06) Letters:
- How many new years are there in the Jewish Calendar? Do we need to refrain from blood and meat now days? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:39) Break 2
- (37:21)Word of the Day
- Perpetual Institution
- (39:53) Phones:
- Mark - I went to mass and the readings were about trusting god's plan. I had surgery and was not allowed to eat anything that day and so I didn't take communion. Should I have taken it as part of trusting god's plan?
- Pat - My family has gotten into Judaism. what do i do? it threw me a little.
- Greg - the gospel says 'Jesus WAS saying' instead of 'he said'. It’s not quite fully in past tense. what’s your thought on that?
- Sal - I was trying to give rosaries to some Christians who came to my door and They got all defensive and offended and my reaction is always anger to them. What's a better way to approach this and when they mention the first commandment?
- Bible Study:
- Exodus 3:13-20
- What is the importance of the name of God? The answer is surprising.
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Was this a funny sang?
- Exodus 3:13-20
Break 1
- Letters:
- Can the devil tempt us through our dreams? How do you reconcile the new and the old Mass? If you donate your body to science can you still have a funeral Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
Break 2
- Word of the Day
- Burden
- Phones:
- Aaron - What is the reason behind we don’t do the Latin Mass anymore? Very respectfully and genuinely asking. Once I heard it was for uniformity, and keeping the same language, but it seems know with Mass being said in different languages, there is no uniformity. I am confused and would like some clarity.
- Glen Marie - Conference in New Jersey on Exorcism, does the blessing they gave us also apply to the articles online?
- Jarod - Council of Jerusalem, abstain from unlawful marriage, and abstain from blood. Do Christians still need to abstain blood and blood sausages?
- (3:37) Bible Study:
- Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12
- Monotheism grew over time. But it took time to develop.
- Matthew 11:25-27
- What does childlike mean? Father explains.
- Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12
(21:41) Break 1
- (25:54) Letters:
- Was Jonah literal or not? Father explains some bible verses about the judgement. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:38) Break 2
- (40:22) Word of the Day
- Carmel vs caramel
- (42:05) Phones:
- Anna - She was to share her experience with angels. Just got a surgery a few days ago.
- Wrigley 10-years-old - My daughter, Wrigley, has a question: how to sleep better at night? What type of prayer to say to ease her mind and trust God better?
- Lisa - RE: email about revelation and final judgment. We all have a particular judgement, but according to the catechism, those who die in mortal sin, go straight to hell. So they don’t have a particular judgement?
- (3:54) Bible Study:
- Exodus 2:1-15a
- What were tribes in this time? It different than you would think.
- Matthew 11:20-24
- Is the new Testament historical or not?
- Exodus 2:1-15a
(20:46) Break 1
- (22:34) Letters:
- What can we do to lighten the burden of our priests? What do boys and girls do for fun during the time of Fatima? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:52) Break 2
- (37:48) Word of the Day
- Goodly
- (39:47) Phones:
- Terence - what was the first mass? also how is it a perpetual sacrifice?
- Mike - I work at another radio station. We play some catholic content but we also have a psychic. Should I leave?
- (4:39) Bible Study:
- Exodus 1:8-14, 22
- What does this passage have to do with immigration?
- Exodus 1:8-14, 22
(25:09) Break 1
- (27:43) Letters:
- Is the last supper accurately portrayed in the Chosen? Father also shares a letter about the similarities of Catholics and Lutherans. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:20) Break 2
- (37:22) Word of the Day
- Righteous Man
- (39:46) Phones:
- Joe - Should only a priest pray over someone to 'release the holy spirit'
- Angelica - In light of our saint today, how do we understand the hiddenness of the saints’ victories?
- (7:42) Bible Study:
- Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30
- Father shares the story of this section.
- Matthew 10:16-23
- The devil tells you convenient lies whereas Jesus will tell you the hard truth.
- Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30
(21:47) Break 1
- (22:53) Letters:
- Father talks about the unknown story of Juda which is a story of repentance. Father answers this and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:20) Break 2
- (33:51) Word of the Day
- Synagogue
- (36:15) Phones:
- Stan - Statement: the many problems we have is because the clergy aren’t reminding us about sin and about how bad it is.
- Patricia - explain: 'Blessed are those who are poor in spirit.' also can Baptist go to confession?
- Francesca - I asked Fr. several months ago about a Jewish friend who used the bible to promote abortion. Follow up: do the rabbi think this way or did all sacrifice end at that time?
- Beth - Can fr. comment on what is happening with Illegal aliens and ICE separating them from families and taking them to camps?
- (2:58) Bible Study:
- Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
- What does it mean that God means things for the good?
- Matthew 10:7-15
- The Kingdom of heaven has arrive and father tells us where it is.
- Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
(18:47) Break 1
- (20:21) Letters:
- What does the Catholic Church teach about evolution? When did purgatory get developed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(40:35) Break 2
- (41:17) Word of the Day
- Tunic
- (41:56) Phones:
- Audrey - To whom are you addressing offerings for the dead? can I say 'Jim this is for you'? or is it addressed to God?
- Laurel - How much is too much when drinking. What's the definition of drunkenness?
- Mike - In Isaiah 30: 20. Different translations in RSV and NAB. Could you explain?
- Preston - I'm a protestant. I'm leaning towards Catholicism. Saved by faith and works. What do you think?
Resources:
- The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
- https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307
- (3:28) Bible Study:
- Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
- Father explains the story of Joseph in Genesis
- Matthew 10:1-7
- Father explains the difference between apostles and disciples.
- Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
(20:10) Break 1
- (23:12) Letters:
- Father talks about the problem with division in the Church with the Novus ordo and Traditional Latin Mass. Send Father a letter at simon@relevavntradio.com
(36:48) Break 2
- (38:00) Word of the Day
- At Hand
- (41:49) Phones:
- Jay - Messianic Judaism and what do you think about that? How is it distinct from Christianity?
- Linda - About Latin Mass, it wasn't an issue until Pope Francis.
- (3:35) Bible Study:
- Genesis 32:23-33
- Father explains the meaning of the word Israel and its importance.
- Matthew 9:32-38
- Why was Jesus breaking the law of the Jews so much?
- Genesis 32:23-33
(26:05) Break 1
- (27:54) Letters:
- How can angels help us get to heaven if Jesus paid the debt of our sin? How do you deal with priest who don’t talk about cultural issues? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:46) Break 2
- (40:28) Word of the Day
- Sciatic nerve
- (42:09) Phones:
- Monica - I agree with Fr. about nitpicking and criticizing priests. We need to support them. We may not like them but we must respect and support these men who have given their lives to this work.
- Gina - Question about the creed: Do we believe that he had half of the DNA of Mary. 'resurrection of the body' who's body is that?
- Zach - After Communion the priest’s purity’s the cup then he sits down. everyone sits down with him for a few seconds before moving on. what’s the meaning/reason behind this?
- Bev - My parents are 81 and 83 and I have 3 daughters. My time is divided between the grand kids and my parents. They are angry. What should I do with this divided time.
- (5:04) Bible Study:
- Genesis 28:10-22a
- Jacob was a liar and Esau was a fool
- Matthew 9:18-26
- Jesus is the law. Father explains.
- Genesis 28:10-22a
(21:22) Break 1
- (23:31) Letters:
- What is the best form of the Mass to go to, more importantly why is there so much anger around this topic? Father also answers a question about angels. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:15) Break 2
- (39:06) Word of the Day
- sleeping
- (42:41) Phones:
- Barbara - why don't daily reading capitalize pronouns for Jesus? I find this disrespectful
- Audrey - what is the new Missal that the Pope is introducing?
- Connie - new parish priest at parish. people applauded for sermon. why did they do that?
- (3:07) Bible Study:
- Ephesians 2:19-22
- What is the sign of a true profit? Father explains.
- John 20:24-29
- Jesus shows us that He is always with us in this passage.
- Ephesians 2:19-22
(18:32) Break 1
- (21:42) Letters:
- What is the difference between monks and priests and their vows? How much does God want us to go to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:21) Break 2
- (37:39) Word of the Day
- Dwelling Place
- (39:05) Phones:
- Mary - Does everyone have their own Guardian angel.
- Greg - Monks also take a vow of stability.
- Geneveva - Jesus sent the demons into the pigs. Explain that reading Please
- Susan - My daughter is in a same sex marriage. They used IVF to have a child. I don’t recognize the baby as my grandchild.
- Bridget - question about the creed. When it says God will judge the living and the dead. aren't the dead already judged?
- Bible Study:
- Genesis 21:5, 8-20a
- Is the bible true if some of it is not literal?
- Matthew 8:28-34
- Why do the gospels not perfectly align?
- Genesis 21:5, 8-20a
Break 1
- Letters:
- Father shares how to answer the question of what we are Catholic. What do we consume when receiving communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
Break 2
- Word of the Day
- Abram
- Phones:
- Philip - I am considering converting to Catholicism. I am reading a book that suggests that Joseph was a lifelong virgin. I not sure how that lines up with some of the scriptures I read.
- Nathan - How does 'praying in Jesus’ name' work when you’re asking for Mary’s intercession?
- Denise - My niece is getting married to a Jewish man by a rabbi. Should I go?
- (5:41) Bible Study:
- Genesis 19:15-29
- Father talks about the beauty of the Church oppose to the nothingness of the world.
- Genesis 19:15-29
(22:47) Break 1
- (26:00) Letters:
- Can a couple get a priestly blessing even if they are eloping and not getting married in the Church? How do you observe the meat fast on Friday if you are being served meat? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:54) Break 2
- (37:32) Word of the Day
- Zoar and Ocean
- (39:56) Phones:
- Shirley - I have been reading Revelation. Has the already come? was is Nero?
- Michael - I had a protestant question me about baptism of desire versus blood and water. Can you explain the three parts and where they come from?
- Walt - At Sunday mass are there options for the psalms or is that set like the readings?
- (3:07) Bible Study:
- Genesis 18:16-33
- What was the first command ever given by God? It might surprise you.
- Matthew 8:18-22
- Why did Jesus no let someone bury their Father?
- Genesis 18:16-33
(20:12) Break 1
- (22:07) Letters:
- Father explains the Church of the Holy Sepulchre quarry and where the real tomb of Christ is. Is Jesus pleased with the wealth of the Vatican? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:35) Break 2
- (35:33) Word of the Day
- Terebinth
- (37:50) Phones:
- Greg - What's the difference between the protestant and Catholic view on the Lord's supper.
- Geri - Can you explain the chronology of the early life of Christ. The flight to Egypt, etc.
- Martha - Question about adult children who are away from the faith and estranged from the family.
- (2:38) Bible Study:
- Ezekiel 34:11-16
- What is the heart of God? Father explains.
- Ezekiel 34:11-16
(21:40) Break 1
- (24:06) Letters:
- Father answers some questions about Catholic burial. What is the best instrument to be played at Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:20) Break 2
- (40:43) Word of the Day
- Amen
- (42:25) Phones:
- Therese - Purgatory is like when you try to light a brand-new candle. the wick has wax on it and when you try to light it for the first time you have to hold the fire to the wick, melt the wax off first, then it can hold the flame. does this work as an analogy for purgatory?
- Vince - How often can you take the sacrament of last rights. AND what is the significance of to land marks in the liturgy of the hour called Meshech and Kedar.
- Christina - I know that scattering the ashes is not allowed. what are the repercussions if ashes are scattered and how do we pray for that person who has had their ashes scattered?
- (5:22) Bible Study:
- Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
- What was Abraham’s Riotousness?
- Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16
(22:17) Break 1
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- Matthew 7:21-29 - How are we really saved? It’s a surprising answer.
- (29:20) Letters:
- How can you improve your public speaking skills? When did the Muslim religion begin? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:47) Break 2
- (38:34) Word of the Day
- Concubine
- (41:42) Phones:
- Gavin - I have a non-Catholic Girlfriend. She is wondering about doctrinal development and change in teaching.
- Ben - I have a question regarding Mathew 12:32, especially Aquinas' view.
- Bible Study:
- Matthew 7:15-20
- We think we can judge a person by miracles.
- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
- What’s the difference between a covenant and contract?
- Matthew 7:15-20
Break 1
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- Father talks about the grammar of Old Testament Hebrew.
- Letters:
- Why is liberation theology wrong? What is the royal nature of God? Father answer this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com
Break 2
- Word of the Day
- I
- Phones:
- Mark – What language was the gospel written in originally and what does Jesus mean when he says love your neighbor as yourself?
- Tom - In Romans chapter 4, Paul makes a point in Abraham was justified before he did anything except to just accept what God says. You say works and believing are the same but does Paul allude to something else?
- Mark - The cynical were the apostles received the holy spirit was that the same room were the last supper took place.
- Kathrine - I am afraid that when I stand before God I’m afraid that God will reject me.
- (6:41) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 49:1-6
- How Can David be a man after God’s own heart? Father Explains.
- Isaiah 49:1-6
(19:49) Break 1
- (20:29) Letters:
- Father talks about the importance of the Church and the communion of saints at Mass. Can you play audio bible while you sleep? Father talks about these and other topics. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:58) Break 2
- (33:51) Word of the Day
- Born
- (36:51) Phones:
- Hannah - CALLER BACK FROM YESTERDAY- I asked about psalms 103 verse 10. I was telling him about my cousin who was abandoned. When I read that scripture how does this relate to someone who has abandoned their family?
- Michael - Why does the priest incense the people during certain times of the mass?
- Sue - What is the difference between offering up a mass personally for my intensions vs. having one said by the church? AND is it alright if I ask Mother Mary to bring my communion to those in heaven after I have received it?
- Judith - May you elaborate on how we should pray to God? I understand that we should come to him when we are in need of something from him. How do approach him when the prayer is more general and less personal? As in the conversion for all sinners or for the whole country.
Resources:
- The Veil Removed - Film
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM
- (4:10) Bible Study:
- Genesis 12:1-9
- Father explains the importance of the sacred name of God and why it matters to us?
- Matthew 7:1-5
- What does it mean to stop judging less we be judged?
- Genesis 12:1-9
(22:06) Break 1
- (22:54) Letters:
- What should you give a diocesan priest for a gift? Father discusses slavery and other topics. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:14) Break 2
- (34:48) Word of the Day
- Abraham
- (37:16) Phones:
- Billy - my brother in law converted to Islam. how do we deal with this? Especially about dietary changes.
- Brian - I'm writing a paper about how the Catholic Church is the same before Constantine. What arguments are there?
- Judy - How to deal w/a friend who has chosen to do a Medically assisted death?
- Anna - I was reading Psalm 103:10, could you explain?
- (3:18) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30
- How do you know if a minister is of God or not?
- Matthew 6:19-23
- How do you keep the light of Christ in your life?
- 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30
(18:00) Break 1
- Father talks about the biblical idea of using Chapel Veils.
(38:20) Break 2
- (40:28) Word of the Day
- Super Apostles
- (42:27) Phones:
- John - there have been some controversial Cyril of Alexandria
- Allyson - other faiths don’t use an altar because of the "once a sacrifice always a sacrifice" statement. How does one respond to that?
(4:38) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-11
- Why did Saint Paul have to learn a trade?
- Matthew 6:7-15
- What does it mean to not babble like the pagans when you pray?
(20:56) Break 1
- (23:06) Letters:
- Why do we need an alter in order to offer sacrifice of the Mass? What does it mean Jesus’ sacrifice was made once for all? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:23) Break 2
- (37:14) Word of the Day
- Chaste
- (40:43) Phones:
- Ellen - Why is St. Joseph Foster Father and Adoptive Father?
- Sandy - My son was born on the feast of St. Romuald and became a Camaldolese monk. What do you think about that Father?
- Julianne - Interpretation of the 1 Corinthians 11: 4-17about women being veiled? Could you explain?
- (4:04) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
- What Is righteousness? – father explains
- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
- What does it mean that Jesus always does what is pleasing to the Father?
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
(23:21) Break 1
- (24:27) Letters:
- Father talks about the feeding of the five thousand, Father talks also about blessing of houses. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:36) Break 2
- (40:24) Word of the Day
- Trumpet
- (42:19) Phones:
- Kathy - we are trying to get to know our priest. seems standoffish. scrutinizes people who come to parish. criticizes how people dress.
- Brian- when Christ rose from the dead didn’t he bless Apostles with Holy Spirit? I am confused
- (6:16) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
- Paul didn’t want money, he wanted souls.
- Matthew 5:43-48
- What does it mean that we should pray for those who persecute us?
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
(22:33) Break 1
- (23:31) Letters:
- Father answers some difficult questions during this letter segment. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:23) Break 2
- (36:44) Word of the Day
- Tunic and your cloak
- (40:36) Phones:
- Kelly - my husband is investigating Catholic Church and compares it to Eastern Orthodox. why do they not use wine with Eucharist?
- Dan - In Isaiah. it mentions the day of Midian. what does this phrase mean?
- Therese - indulgences. once you know you have received indulgence, how do you ask the Lord to be able to use that indulgence?
- (5:40) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
- Father explains the context of this passage.
- 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
(24:02) Break 1
- (25:07) Letters:
- What is the way to count days and nights in Jewish thought? What is the best way to dress modestly as a Catholic woman? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:03) Break 2
- (42:16) Word of the Day
- Abrogation
- (44:56) Phones:
- Dylan - Can you explain salvation and how the Eucharist ties into it?
- Scott - I need clarification on something from the bible in a year. in the old testament, when they had the ark of the covenant they used a tent to cover it. were any people other than the priest who could go in?
- Steve - 15 years ago there was a tv show called God, the devil and Bob.
- (4:05) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
- Father explains how we are like clay pots
- Matthew 5:27-32
- What is Jesus speaking about with looking at a woman with lust?
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
(19:18) Break 1
- (21:43) Letters:
- Father explains some new words in the in Yiddish. Father talks about the importance of adoration in doing what God wants you to do. How can you use the lectionary to find the daily readings? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:49)Break 2
- (35:32) Word of the Day
- Clay vessels
- (38:38) Phones:
- Glen - Was Judas in mortal sin at the last supper?
- Chris - father said that veiling is sacred. there is an old saying that goes 'she veils because she is the glory of man while the men do not because they are the glory of God.' women need to start veiling again. it goes back to the old testament
- Lisa - I heard that the holy water from Lourdes is not holy water but its miraculous water. It isn’t holy water unless its blessed
- Caden - is it ok to stay at my grandparents’ house when my grandparents are not married?
- (3:55) Bible Study:
- 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6
- What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains
- 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6
(21:58) Break 1
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- Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil.
- (27:24) Letters:
- Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:07) Break 2
- (35:40) Word of the Day
- Father shares three words of the day today?
- (37:49) Phones:
- Ken - question about Paul: I believe Paul had a near death experience and went to heaven.
- Ken - I love you Father Simon and appreciate you coming on every day. Father Simon needs to hear it from his listeners
- Carlos - there were people giving communion to out to patients in hospital without asking if they were catholic. is that right?
- John - when exactly did Thomas receive the holy spirit?
- Rocco - in the past as early Christians did they take the Eucharist home for the week after mass?
- Jan - can you recommend any reading material regarding detachment specifically regarding detachment from wanting good health in hard times?
- Christine - should spiritual mentors be the same as your confessor? AND when they pour the wine, i see they wipe the cup before drinking it. why?
- Rosemary - is it mandatory to go to mass after having surgery or do you need to go to confession first...
- Ricardo - is Patmos island a good place to go?
- (7:23) Bible Study:
- Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
- The church has been structured from the beginning.
- Matthew 5:17-19
- What does the word break mean in this reading?
- Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
(19:57) Break 1
- (21:06) Letters:
- Is stoicism in opposition to Catholicism? Where does the word lord come from and what is the origins of the word belief? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:42) Break 2
- (36:04) Word of the Day
- Jot or tittle
- (38:07) Phones:
- Leah - What does the Catholic church teach about having a biological child but then giving it up for adoption to a friend?
- Dan - Protestant chaplain asking if he could combine services with a catholic chaplain.
- Kris - difference between apostles and disciples?
- Dana - What do you think about dramatizing readings during church?
- (5:03) Study:
- 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
- How did the bible come about?
- Matthew 5:13-16
- What does it mean to be salt of the earth?
- 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
(22:16) Break 1
- (24:23) Letters:
- Can you attend the wedding of non-Catholics? What is the best vocation? Why was Solomon considered good and wise? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:59) Break 2
- (35:40) Word of the Day
- Down Payment
- (39:01) Phones:
- Gerard - Fr. has mentioned that the words faith and belief really mean 'trust'. Is that reflected in the Creed?
- Deanne - Question about mass: when the bell rings during consecration why do some people beat there chest three times.
- Pat - where is Corinth?
- Diana - what is considered exorcised holy water? is salt exorcised by priest blessing or does it need special blessing?
- Nora - How did St. john end up in Crete before he died there.
- (4:39) Bible Study:
- Genesis 3:9-15, 20
- Men and women are meant to protect and care for each other.
- Genesis 3:9-15, 20
(19:31) Break 1
- (22:50) Letters:
- What is the difference between a vow and a promise when it comes to vocational discernment? What is the problem with trying to make Christianity more contemporary? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:28) Break 2
- (35:17) Word of the Day
- Posca
- (37:33) Phones:
- John - In the romans it says 'nothing shall separate us from the love of God' some translations say 'of God' some say 'from God'. Can Fr. explain the difference in translations?
- Sally - how is the liturgy of the hours composed. Does it change year to year? Who puts it together?
- Lou - When did the sacrament of ordination get instituted. was it at the last supper?
- Thomas shares a letter from Sammy about the time frame of receiving communion after confession
- (3:55) Bible Study:
- Acts 25:13b-21
- The dark politics going on around the Paul in the Acts of the Apostles.
- John 21:15-19
- Father shares the deep meaning of love in this passage.
- Acts 25:13b-21
(23:49) Break 1
- Letters:
- (26:56) Don’t try to win praise. A listener writes in and asks what it means that Jesus descended into hell?
(39:27) Break 2
- (41:10) Word of the Day
- Religion
- (42:37) Phones:
- Sebastian - Explain why in the OT why did animals as well as humans have war sackcloth and ash?
- Jackie - I think the problem with the Catholic church is that if you have a lot of money you can get an annulment. Could you address sketchy annulments?
- Elijah - What's the tradition behind confirmation St. names.
- (5:28) Bible Study:
- Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
- Why was Paul trying to be a good Jew?
- Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
(21:22) Break 1
- (27:34) Letters:
- Father explains the perseverance of the Saints and how it relates with the sacrament of penance. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:56) Break 2
- (36:26) Word of the Day
- Mission
- (44:56) Phones:
- Vee - I'm a non-Catholic; How do you view non Catholic Christians salvation?
- Bob - Pentecost Sunday 'Receive the Holy Spirit' and 'Sins you retain'. Since Pentecost is the reconnection of the Holy Spirit, don't we need Sacrament of Confession to regain the Holy Spirit.
- (2:27) Bible Study:
- Acts 20:28-38
- Who is the Holy Spirit? Father explains.
- Acts 20:28-38
(23:08) Break 1
- (24:22) Letters:
- What is involved in a blessing of a house? What is the Shekinah and how does it relate with the shroud of Turin? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:27) Break 2
- (35:05) Word of the Day
- Consecrated in truth
- (42:52) Phones:
- Regina - Was St. Joseph baptized? By whom and where?
- Juan - why should we pray to Mary if Jesus died on the cross?
- Margaret - how do you determine what is inspired by the holy spirit in reference to the canon?
- Martha - my brother just left the catholic church. His son is getting married to a Jewish Christian. Should I attend the service as a catholic?
- (5:08) Bible Study:
- Acts 20:17-27
- Father shares the background of this passage.
- John 17:1-11a
- What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains
- Acts 20:17-27
(22:42) Break 1
- (24:23) Letters:
- Why can’t nuns go to funerals? What does it take to be guilty of presumption? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(31:39) Break 2
- (32:24) Word of the Day
- Penetrating
- (38:24) Phones:
- John - question about the lectionary number. does the number on the USCCB website correspond with the volumes at the church? (today is # 298)
- Melissa - if two baptized people, one a catholic on not, get married outside the church why does the marriage need to get blessed if its considered sacramental already.
- David - do you see a connection between the second creation account and the resurrection story.
- Chris - why does the church allow for so many exceptions to rules of the church so that it seems like a new norm rather than an exception.
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Bible Study:
- (2:56) Acts 19:1 – Apollos was a Jew from Alexandria from Ephesus who had been baptized with the baptism of John and had not received the Holy Spirit. He ends up being a very important member of the Church. John baptized with a baptism of repentance and that is what we see in the Gospel of John. John the Baptist is constantly saying in the Gospel of John that he is not the Messiah.
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Break 1
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Letters:
- (25:05) David – Has a question about Evangelism and introducing someone to prayer.
- (31:04) Jim – Does each cardinal consider a name he would choose as Pope just in case?
- (33:30) Does the Pope have to take a new name?
- (38:57) – Why are you down on people calling themselves “pet parents”.
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Break 2
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(38:57) Word Of the Day – Take Courage
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Phones:
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- (41:15) Roy - Does the Catholic Church believe in speaking in tongues.
- (44:11) Anne - It takes away the dignity of human life to use 'pet mom'.
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- (48:09) – Marie - what’s the difference between presumption and trust?
- (5:22) Bible Study:
- Acts 18:9-18
- God picks the wrong person for the job?
- Acts 18:9-18
(18:16) Break 1
- (20:07) Letters:
- Father answers a question about the Cistercian witnesses and explains the origin of the Sistine Chapel, Father talks about these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.cm
(35:47) Break 2
- (38:28) Word of the Day
- Vow
- (40:28) Phones:
- John - why is Elijah conserved a minor prophet instead of a major prophet?
- Rosemarie - Plenary Indulgence. Site of Plenary Indulgence. if I go there what do I do? how does indulgence work?
- Greg - we can go to Communion when we have venial sin. How can Jesus say we can receive him from venial sin yet at end of life we still have to go to Purgatory?
- (3:45) Bible Study:
- Acts 18:1-8
- Father explains the time line of the Acts of the Apostles.
- John 16:16-20
- What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains.
- Acts 18:1-8
(21:09) Break 1
- (21:49) Letters:
- How do pets fit into salvation? What are plenary indulgences? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:29) Break 2
- (36:18) Word of the Day
- Worship
- (38:39) Phones:
- Kim - my son and I talking about Pope Leo. when did Cardinals begin changing their names when they became Pope and why?
- Sr. Maria Francesca - do we know the history of the Te Deum? where does this come from?
- Noah - struggling with trusting God's Divine Will for me. how do I put my life in His hands?
- Dolores - today is Ascension but deferred to Sunday. does that mean today is just a regular day?
- Pam - question about Holy Spirit. saying Pope Francis was going to change date of Easter to coincide with Eastern Orthodox. I thought Eastern Orthodox didn’t believe in Filioque. I am confused
- (2:34) Bible Study:
- Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
- Father explains what Paul was doing in today’s readings.
- John 16:12-15
- How does God Prepare us
- Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
(22:28) Break 1
- (25:49) Letters:
- Father answers some interesting letters about ethnicity, the Trinity and the Swiss guard. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:35) Break 2
- (38:34) Word of the Day
- Exasperated and Escort
- (41:33) Phones:
- Karen - rogation processions before Ascension Thursday. what happened to them and why don't they happen anymore?
- Susanna - What is the difference between the Baltimore Catechism and the New Catechism. did the Baltimore Catechism get replaced?
- (3:17) Bible Study:
- Acts 16:22-34
- Father talks about the customs of Romans for prisoners.
- John 16:5-11
- What does it mean that it is better that Jesus goes?
- Acts 16:22-34
(21:50) Break 1
- (24:02) Letters:
- Father shares some insights about Chicago dialect and answers how many people really go to heaven. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:51) Break 2
- (34:54) Word of the Day
- Annoyed
- (36:00) Phones:
- Yolanda - My daughter told me she is corresponding with much older divorced men online. What is my role as a mother to help her to avoid this?
- Walter - I want a clarification please. Did you say that we cannot receive the Holy Spirit if we do not go through the Father?
- Scott - I am a convert and was married before I became Catholic. We had no issue having a Mass when we got married
- Rose - I was raised as a Traditional Catholic Church not in communion with Rome. The bishop was from the SSPX. Is my confirmation valid?
- (3:00) Bible Study:
- Acts 15:22-31
- What is the structure of the Church? What does it mean to wait on the Holy Spirit?
- Acts 15:22-31
(20:03) Break 1
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- John 15:12-17 - What does it mean to speak in the name of Jesus?
- (25:48) Letters:
- Father answers his letters that come in. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:59) Break 2
- (37:23) Word of the Day
- Farewell
- (39:35) Phones:
- Teresa - When Father does the sign of the cross, is that when he becomes Jesus in persona? I had an experience when a priest did the sign of the cross and I saw Jesus in him.
- Maria - Can I win a plenary indulgence everyday this year by going to Daily Mass? Or just going through the Holy Door?
- Tim - The Pope is not from Chicago, he is from Dolton, IL.
- Dan - In the prayer, Hail Holy Queen, 'Mourning and Weeping in this Valley of tears' I have seen an older version 'Vail of tears'.
- Joyce - Can I bless a Rosary at home myself with Holy Water?
- Rob - Did everyone go to sheol?
Resources:
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- Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church - https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Power-Glory-Catholic-Church/dp/0761516042
- (3:18) Bible Study:
- John 15:9-11
- What is the difference between joy and happiness?
- Acts 15:7-21
- Father explains the importance of this passage.
- John 15:9-11
(22:11) Break 1
- (22:50) Letters:
- When was God first called Father? Do you get an indulgence from the Pope’s blessing? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com
(37:20) Break 2
- (37:54) Word of the Day
- Unlawful
- (41:01) Phones:
- Mary - at Communion when people go up for blessing, does blessing need to be a touch or not? grosses me out.
- Ricardo - what did Jesus mean when he told Apostles that you will have kingdoms of your own.
- Rich - Peter was designated to be first Pope but in reality, he was Nazarene and not Catholic. how could he have been Pope?
Resources:
- Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxpcGfznos
- (4:08) Bible Study:
- John 15:1-8
- What does it mean to be pruned by God the Father?
- John 15:1-8
(19:24) Break 1
- (20:19) Letters:
- A former Satanist baptized himself; is that possible? Does God eternally suffer in the crucifixion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:15) Break 2
- (33:50) Word of the Day
- Covenant
- (38:23) Phones:
- Alyssa - What does a priest do in an emergency scenario? Example, what do they do if someone has a heart attack?
- Connie - Husband has decided to become Catholic. They gave him the RCIA book, but doesn't start until fall. He thinks because he's a baptized Catholic, he doesn't have to take RCIA. Is that true?
- Teresa - What is the exact word Jesus would have said in Aramaic when he said, 'Do this in memory of me?'
- (3:54) Bible Study:
- Acts 14:19-28
- Only having one God was news in Paul’s time.
- John 14:27-31a
- Do you really understand the kingdom of God?
- Acts 14:19-28
(24:45) Break 1
- (26:20) Letters:
- Father explains the humanity of Jesus and different ways in which communion can be received. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(40:04) Break 2
- (40:53) Word of the Day
- Troubled
- (42:58) Phones:
- Nathan - when there is an emergency during mass. how does the priest deal with this?
- James - at what point did Jesus know he would be crucified?
- (3:31) Bible Study:
- Acts 14:5-18
- What does trust have to do with being healed?
- John 14:21-26
- How do we love people who are hard to love?
- Acts 14:5-18
(19:22) Break 1
- (20:59) Letters:
- Father shares the difference between private and public revelations and what does a dioceses master of ceremonies do? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:10) Break 2
- (34:56) Word of the Day
- Paraclete
- (38:29) Phones:
- Tom - Mary being called 'The Woman' and the 'New Eve'. How do I understand this?
- Pat - new Pope, Augustinian. what does it mean to be Augustinian?
- Tom - why is the phrase 'have mercy on us and on the whole world' in the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
- Geri - why is the book written to the Hebrews and not the Jews?
- Mark - if you know someone is going to Church receiving Communion and shouldn’t be what should you say?
- (2:14) Bible Study:
- Acts 13:13-25
- Father shares the logistics of this passage. As well as how we are unified in love o Christ
- Acts 13:13-25
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:17) Phones:
- Archbishop Listecki - Congrats Father on 50 years!
- Patricia - Marian apparitions. why was Mary's sash blue at Lourdes and Yellow at Champion?
- (40:45) Word of the Day
- Father shares an interesting word from today’s Gospel
- (43:29) Letters:
- Father shares his thankfulness for his Priesthood.
- (1:41) Bible Study:
- Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
- Father shares the most interesting thing in this reading.
- Father talks about lots and what it means.
- Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
- (16:17) Letters:
- What is exorcism? Is God always suffering on the Cross in all time? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(26:59) Break 1
- (28:59) Word of the Day
- Commandments
- (30:49) Phones:
- Fr. Bob Coleman - Congratulating you on your 50th. I remember your ordination day, and would love to share a story about it
- JoAnn - Congratulations Fr. Simon on your 50th. I can't imagine all the wonderful things you have done. I wish more people knew about you.
- Chrissy - I care for elder non-Catholic woman. how can I care for her? should I bring her to Catholic church?
- (1:57) Bible Study:
- Acts 11:19-26
- Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church?
- Why was Paul originally named Saul?
- Acts 11:19-26
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:52) Letters:
- Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (39:27) Word of the Day
- One
- (42:31) Phones:
- David - is there a conflict between Catholic Church teaching and nation enforcing border laws. can a nation morally say no to this? I am confused by this.
- Randy - question about my wedding. is it scandalous to have groomsmen with same sex attraction?
- (1:53) Bible Study:
- Acts 11:1-18
- Father shares his interpretation of the word apostle.
- Acts 11:1-18
(26:59) Break 1
- (28:29) Letters:
- Why in the old testament did people sacrifice animals? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (40:22) Word of the Day
- Overflowing
- (41:35) Phones:
- Carolyn - since Pope has been elected, was he elected to help North America in Churches here to help bring numbers up?
- Chuck - Matthew 28 - what did the chief priests believe that happened at the Resurrection? they paid the guard?
(2:38) Father shares with us how to speak like the pope
- (4:35) Bible Study:
- Acts 9:1-20
- How does the holy spirit speak to us?
- Acts 9:1-20
(20:52) Break 1
- (23:20) Letters:
- Father talks about how the Devil tries to mimic holy things and twist them. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(31:50) Break 2
- (32:49) Word of the Day
- Munch
- (36:29) Phones:
- Brenda - can you chew the Eucharist, or do you need to swallow?
- Mary - Intention. I saw Cardinals doing it before Conclave. why use it?
- Anne - why does the Pope have to take on a different name?
- Cathy - tell me more about the Augustinians. Is he Peruvian?
- Anthony - I am discerning vocation and need encouragement
Check out this podcast form April 17, 2024
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 8:1b-8
- It matters who we know
- How did the early Christians spread the faith?
Jn 6:35-40
- What does it mean to see Jesus?
Letters
- (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars
- (24:42) – How do I trust God more?
- (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration
Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05)
Callers
- (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven?
- (39:16) – Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still?
- (41:33) – Could you comment on the ‘American Catholic Church’, and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that?
- (43:50) – Where is hell, is it in the world?
- (46:08) – What is the proper way to say the Our Father?
- (48:08) – I’m taking an acting class, am I using God’s name in vain?
Original Air Date: April 26, 2023
- (2:04) The election of a new pope is a death?
- (13:54) Bible Study:
- Acts 8:26-40
- Father explains this reading.
- Acts 8:26-40
(23:23) Break 1
- (24:49) Phones
- Al - Could you give me the cliff notes version of Augustinian view vs Jesuit view of reaching people.
- Tasha - getting Pope from US but smart move. good way to encourage people to come back to Church
- Iris - why did our Pope choose Leo the 14 as his name?
(38:40) Break 2
- Mike - give praise and thanks. glad the Cardinals came together so quickly. Cant wait to see what new Pope will do. how did Cardinals come together in the process?
- (44:56) Crissy - I am so excited for new Pope. I also been thinking about Fr. Simon. congrats. also does Anglican Church recognize Pope as head.
- (49:46) Nancy – Marriage proposal when the pope is elected.
- (7:27) Bible Study:
- Acts 7:51—8:1a
- What brings people together in a parish? Father explains
- John 6:30-35
- What can Jesus do for us? He tells them.
- Acts 7:51—8:1a
(22:29) Break 1
- (25:08) Letters:
- Why are the saints so important? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:25) Break 2
- (35:44) Word of the Day
- Stephen
- (37:15) Phones:
- John - God does seem to change his mind. what do you think?
- Tricia - 9 days of prayer for the Pope. why do we pray for someone after die?
- Steve - my Aunt passed away. she was never baptized. was Baptism valid. she was baptized before she died.
- (6:38) Bible Study:
- Acts 6:8-15
- Father explains the background of this passage, which adds to the truth of the Gospel.
- John 6:22-29
- Did you know the Messiah was supposed to bring the mana from the desert back? Did Jesus do this?
- Acts 6:8-15
(24:02) Break 1
- (26:36) Letters:
- Father recommends an encyclical about hope called Spe Salvi and shares what hope is. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:28) Break 2
- (37:08) Word of the Day
- Conclave
- (41:28) Phones:
- Sarah - was watching Pope Francis's funeral, they gave wine and blood. can you dip host in blood during mass.
- Jay - love the show. what are the conditions under the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox will reconcile.
- Anne - Blessed Virgin's knowledge or pre knowledge. at what point did she know that Jesus was the Messiah.
Resource
- Spe Savli
- https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html
- (9:54) Bible Study:
- Acts 5:34-42
- Who was Gamaliel?
- John 6:1-15
- Father shares insights on this reading
- Acts 5:34-42
(22:16) Break 1
- (23:36) Letters:
- Father answer questions while trying to battle the lawn mower. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(29:41) Break 2
- (30:38) Word of the Day
- Felioque Clause
- (36:08) Phones:
- Nigel - What's a good resource for dealing with the demonic? Should I go to a church? Who should I talk to?
- Clifton - Does the Mass relate to confession? Can the mass be like confession? Is there a resolving power in the Mass?
- Stephanie - Are there any rules on where to place statues in the sanctuary?
- Gerard - Can Fr. talk about the virtue of hope
- Todd - Statues of Jesus are supposed to have his head turned to the right and tilted down to a 25-degree angle
- (4:21) Bible Study:
- Acts 5:27-33
- What rules do you make for yourself which goes beyond what God orders?
- John 20:29
- Father explains the royalty of God.
- Acts 5:27-33
- (23:39) Break 1
- (24:19) Letters:
- What does it mean to be born again? Ware the origins of the 54 day Novena? Father answer these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:26) Break 2
- (35:26) Word of the Day
- Wrath
- (37:20) Phones:
- Jodi - I was confirmed at an SSPX Church but became enrolled at a Catholic Church and they said I need to go through the confirmation process again. What do you think?
- Suzette - Someone told me the Pope was buried in 3 different caskets but that didn't make sense to me.
- Maria - My husband and I are consecrated to Mary, does it preclude any other consecration?
- Cathy - If the thief was not asking for forgiveness on the cross, then what was he asking for?
- Norma - Can a child be baptized in the womb?
- (2:56) Bible Study:
- Acts 5:17-26
- Father explains the different sects within the Israelites.
- John 3:16-21
- Father explains the love of God
- Acts 5:17-26
(21:00) Break 1
- (21:55) Letters:
- Can you baptize your grandchild secretly? Father shares his thoughts on the Polka Mass, which has something to do with Martin Luther believe it or not. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:16) Break 2
- (40:47) Word of the Day
- Pontiff
- (43:57) Phones:
- Abraham - Fr. Simon. what is the psychology of the apple tree in the Garden?
- Bob - how can people be sure that Pope is a Saint?
- Paul - I am going to a Greek Orthodox wedding; Can I participate in Communion.
- (6:23) Bible Study:
- Acts 4:32-37
- Father explains some things that will change your perspective on Early Christians.
- Acts 4:32-37
(19:40) Break 1
- (21:40) Letters:
- Can you go to a non-Catholic Wedding? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:45) Break 2
- (36:19) Word of the Day
- Born from above and Pontiff
- (41:05) Phones:
- Jessica - Communion question. my friend is Celiac and allergic to grapes. How can she receive Communion?
- Mary - Pope decries domestic violence. can you never get divorced if in domestic violent relationship?
- (3:37) Bible Study:
- John 3:1-8
- What does it mean to be born again?
- John 3:1-8
(21:28) Break 1
- (22:39) Letters:
- How do we respond when saints in the Church do or say bad things? Is there a right way when it comes to cultures? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:43) Break 2
- (37:30) Word of the Day
- Servant
- (41:01) Phones:
- Bobby - Question about the stigmata and how it relates to the Shroud of Turin
- Kim - In yesterday's readings, Peter was among the crowds of people, they were bringing sick people for him to cure there. With Peter curing them, is it consider a miracle?
- Denise - Is it a long-standing-accepted tradition in the Church to carry a plain cross without a crucifix during the Easter Season during the Mass procession?
- Yvonne - About the 3 times the host is elevated in Mass. Can you explain what is happening there?
- (5:22) Bible Study:
- Acts 4:1-12
- Why was Peter really chosen to be the Pope?
- Acts 4:1-12
(21:26) Break 1
- (22:13) Letters:
- Father answers some interesting questions about the Devil tempting Jesus, as well as the different types of hats which religious wear. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:04) Break 2
- (35:04) Word of the Day
- Class
- (38:25) Phones:
- Al - when Jews in Egypt were there for few hundred years. are Hebrew language and Egyptian language similar.
- Kathy - Shroud Turin. was it created by a great light in Resurrection. is there a God given link here to creation of life?
- Jane - The Gospel of St. Matthew 28. going ahead to Galilee and there you will see me? is not the Upper Room in Jerusalem.
- (5:53) Bible Study:
- Acts 3:11-26
- Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter.
- Luke 24:35-48
- The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of.
- Acts 3:11-26
(22:15) Break 1
- (24:20) Letters:
- What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:09) Break 2
- (37:10) Word of the Day
- More than these
- (42:44) Phones:
- Gene - How do you properly assign plenary indulgences to other people?
- Therese - What is the meaning behind the word 'Easter'?
- Tim - On Mother's Day, my family is going to Rome. Do you know how the conclave will impact access to the Vatican?
- (9:44) Bible Study:
- Acts 3:1-10
- Why is the time of day important in this passage?
- Luke 24:13-35
- Father names the other disciple that was not named in this passage.
- Acts 3:1-10
(24:01) Break 1
- (25:08) Letters:
- What is the translation of the name Jacob and the word heel? What is the main job of the priest? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:04) Break 2
- (37:45) Word of the Day
- Recognize
- (39:33) Phones:
- Joe - Could you explain why in the Gospel readings, they say 'hung from a tree', but he was crucified on a cross?
- Angelica - My marriage isn't convalidated yet, but if I go to confession and receive Eucharist after. Do I have to wait for convalidation?
- Tricia - Matthew: 'And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it'
- Darlene - Could you explain the hierarchy of the Church and what are Cardinals?
- (3:44) Bible Study:
- Acts 2:36-41
- What does Jesus want the people to repent from? What do we need to repent from?
- John 20:11-18
- The importance of oral tradition in the Gospels.
- Acts 2:36-41
(22:58) Break 1
- (26:10) Letters:
- Was Jesus really a carpenter? How do you reconcile thou shalt not kill and the ability to bare arms? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:20) Break 2
- (34:57) Word of the Day
- Gardener
- (37:51) Phones:
- Paul - My wife is Lutheran and she was reading Revelation 21: 1-4, why need no heaven
- Michelle - After the resurrection, Jesus waits for the disciples fishing and they caught nothing. Then they find Jesus with breakfast, and asks 'Simon, do you love me more than these' What are THESE?
- Karen - When Mary and other Mary go to Jesus tomb, who was the 'other Mary'?
- Ted - If a Cardinal is over 80, could he be elected Pope?
- (3:30) Bible Study:
- Acts 2:14, 22-33
- What does it mean that Peter is the Rock? Father explains.
- Matthew 28:8-15
- Did anyone actually see Jesus rise from he dead?
- Acts 2:14, 22-33
(19:18) Break 1
- (23:07) Letters:
- Where are the burial cloths of Christ? Does the Christian faith really come from Judaism? What makes a valid baptism? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:06) Break 2
- (36:48) Word of the Day
- Cardinal
- (40:53) Phones:
- Marie - What does a particular verse means? Blessed are the wound that is buried and the breast that did not nurse.
- Mary - How come they don't cover the statues anymore? I experienced it our church.
- Ruben - Were there confessions before Jesus was crucified?
- Sharon - There is always a cloth around Jesus, do you believe Jesus was ever naked?
- Tom - I’m doing a Bible study, talking about sacrifice. The type of sacrifices Jews made when they were doing Kemble worship with the sacrifices?
- (1:56) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
- Jesus didn’t want to get crucified. He didn’t want to do this. The physical pain of he crucifixion was unimaginable. However, so much more was bearing the sins of the world.
- John 18:1—19:42
- The All-powerful became powerless for us. Atonement is to be reconciled. How did Jesus save the world? By showing us the truth, by demonstrating who God is, He gives us an opportunity to become like Him.
- Isaiah 52:13—53:12
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(22:09) Break 1
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- (23:33) Letters: - (23:37) Dylan asks if there is anything Fr. Simon recommended for him to do during Holy Week since he is to young to watch the Passion. - (24:40) Peter asks how the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayed, especially during the times of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. - (25:50) Why was the boulder of the tomb rolled away? - Send Fr. Simon a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
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(31:21) Break 2
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(32:04) Word of the Day: “Truth”
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- Phones: - (35:04) – Bobbi: In John 3:16, 'will not perish' and 'might not perish' are both used in translations. Could you clarify? - (42:25) Chris: Lost one of my dog's this morning, and if animals don't have an eternal soul, where does that life force go to? - (46:24) John: What exactly is 'Good' about Good Friday?
- (3:14) Bible Study:
- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
- The Catholic religion is a fulfillment of the religion of Israel. Jesus celebrated the Passover on the First Day of Unleavened Bread. What matters is what Jesus did during these days. The physical presence of Our Lord is physical. This physicality is passed on through Apostolic Succession. The priesthood is a chain of unworthy people touched by Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- We have to understand that Mass is older than the Scriptures. They were celebrating Mass 20 years before any of the scriptures were Written down. Mass is the mother of the Scriptures. “This idea of remembrance is a very Jewish idea.”
- John 13:1-15
- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
- (23:02) Break 1
- (27:38) Letters:
- (28:22) - – I just want to remind you that we need to avoid theological road rage. When we meet someone who is a devout Catholic and is part one political party, we should ask, “why” instead of “how could you”. Listen, love God, and love your neighbor.
- (30:02) – I have been reading about different Christian views on the atonement. What does the Church teach on this?
- Send Fr. Simon a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (27:38) Letters:
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(35:14) Break 2
- Word of the Day:
- (36:44) “Passion"
- Word of the Day:
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- Phones: - (37:56) Marie - I know of many Churches that will be having a Seder Meal. Should Catholics participate in this? - (40:22) Claudia - Thank you Fr. Simon for being a priest! I pray for vocations to the priesthood every day. - (41:43) Fran - My nephew was baptized, 'In the name of the Father, his son our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.' Is this valid? - (45:13) Patrick - I feel the sign of peace is distracting at Mass. What do you think?
- (4:04) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Do you do things to please God or yourself?
- Matthew 26:14-25
- When did Judas decide to betray Jesus?
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
(21:14) Break 1
- (22:44) Letters:
- How are we supposed to act to others of different faith’s than our own? What do Jews really eat at Passover? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:55) Break 2
- (40:46) Word of the Day
- You have said so
- (42:24) Phones:
- Hayden - I’m 20 years old, my girlfriend is about to be 21 years old, she is raised Baptist, and I’m raised Catholic. She wants to go Catholic. Her family have been trying to dissuade her and not showing support on their relationship. What should we do?
- Maribelle - Do we eat meat on Holy Saturday?
- Jessica - Can I justify anger on family members that have caused a lot of emotional abuse and continue to do so? And if not, how to get over that anger?
- (5:16) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 49:1-6
- Father explains this reading.
- John 13:21-33, 36-38
- Father explains this passage and the strange customs of the time.
- Isaiah 49:1-6
(22:39) Break 1
- (25:16) Letters:
- What is the difference between the Jews and Judeans? How bad is the sin of rebellion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:25) Break 2
- (38:57) Word of the Day
- Island
- (40:24) Phones:
- Jeff -Why in Palm Sunday Mass, they have the whole passion narrative? Why don’t we just stay with Palm Sunday narrative since we are going to go through the passion narrative on Holy Thursday and Good Friday? Second question.
- David - My family got invited to a Hindu wedding, are there any rituals of a Hindu wedding that we as Catholics should not be part of?
- (2:37) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 42:1-7
- What is justice in relationship to God? Father explains
- John 12:1-11
- Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him. What does that mean for us?
- Isaiah 42:1-7
(21:18) Break 1
- (23:45) Letters:
- Who does he pope go to confession for? What material is need to have valid Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:30) Break 2
- (34:18) Word of the Day
- Plotted
- (38:47) Phones:
- Pat - Why is the mystery of faith different when I go to different churches? Is it seasonal?
- Pat - What is your favorite movie about Jesus, for Holy Week?
- Christina – Who were the Sadducees?
- (4:45) Bible Study:
- Jeremiah 20:10-13
- Father talks about some background from this reading.
- John 10:31-42
- Who was John the beloved Disciple? Father explains
- Jeremiah 20:10-13
- (18:36) Break 1
- (22:13) Letters:
- Father talks about the beauty of Gregorian Chant and answers a question about if Bishops have authority over canon law. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:38) Break 2
- (36:18) Word of the Day
- Vengeance
- (38:37) Phones:
- Elaine - Dayenu prayer. Do you know anything about this? Season 5 of the Chosen.
- Drew - are both bread and wine necessary to celebrate a Mass?
- Mary - I had resentment towards someone. I saw them in adoration chapel, and I felt God convicted me that He loved her too.
- Jill - Babies miscarriages. do they go heaven? I heard that they don't
- David - Penitential Rite. and Lamb of God very similar. why do we say these. also different languages?
- (3:34) Bible Study:
- John 8:51-59
- Father explains what is going on in this reading.
- Genesis 17:3-9
- What does Abraham mean? Father explains.
- John 8:51-59
(19:25) Break 1
- (21:43) Letters:
- What are the different declarations that Bishops make? How is Mary integral to the Church? Father answers these and other questions and others. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:07) Break 2
- (33:51) Word of the Day
- Covenant
- (37:48) Phones:
- Robert - Family member on vacation. problems from child abuse scandal prevents him from coming back to Church. any way I can help him?
- John - confused by Jews that live in Israel. don't look Ashkenazic. what background do the Jews in modern day Israel come from?
- Ricardo - Sin that is not forgivable. what is that? can you explain this to me?
Check out this great encore show from April 6, 2022
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
- How much is too much in cultural adaptation?
Jn 8:31-42
- Do we follow the Lord only for ourselves?
Letters
- Can Father explain, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."
- Reader writes in asking about fasting rules
Word of the day: Bagpipe
Callers
- Who is in the Sanhedrin?
- What is the connection of the tree of life and the cross of Christ?
- Can I get a source that talks about folding your hands in prayer? I asked my priest, and he told me to call RR.
- (2:45) Bible Study:
- Numbers 21:4-9
- Why is 40 an important number in the bible?
- John 8:21-30
- Jesus is saying that He is God but also dependent on the Father. How can that be?
- Numbers 21:4-9
(21:32) Break 1
- (22:23) Letters:
- Father answers a question about the resurrection, whether or not there are sins that only the Pope can forgive and the importance of the Latin language. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:04) Break 2
- (40:33) Word of the Day
- Mount Hor
- (42:32) Phones:
- Casey - who were the people that were supposed be killed in Holy Land?
- David - what is the humanity of Christ? can you explain this?
- (4:01) Bible Study:
- Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
- Don’t be carried away by wrath. Father explains
- John 8:12-20
- Father explains the context of this reading in light of the woman caught in adultery.
- Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
(21:10) Break 1
- (24:31) Letters:
- Father talks about the life of the Church growing in Europe; He also answers a question on the topic of the sacrifice needed after the Messiah comes. Father answers these and other questions today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:50) Break 2
- (34:00) Word of the Day:
- Writing a List
- (34:59) Phones:
- Rebecca - friend says that when people struggle really hard that means they are 'anointed'. what does this mean?
- Bill - Aramaic language. how did parts of the Bible come to be written in Aramaic? can you give me some history of this.
- Ray - I make sign of cross. why don’t others do this during mass. friend wants to be baptized but has ADHD. Can stay in class and keep attention. how can I instruct him on faith?
- Colette - what does it mean to love God?
- Helen - original sin. not sure I still understand this. can you explain?
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(3:13) Bible Study: Wisdom
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(18:48) Break 1
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Letters:
- (20:48) Estelle - Why do Catholics believe what we believe and what makes our religion more right than the next guy?
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Phones:
- (29:12) Jim - Why won't they let priests get married?
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(33:38) Break 2
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- (43: 30) Greg - How did April Fool's come about and can you explain it?
(2:58) Bible Study:
- Exodus 32:7-14
- God makes the offer to Moses to make of him a mighty nation and Moses declines. God new what God was going to do but Moses had to know what Moses was going to do and that was to intercede on behalf the Israelites. God in difficult circumstances reveals what’s in our own heart.
- John 5:31-47
- The human author wrote this to tell the audience that Jesus was the Messiah and not john the Baptist.
- Break 1
- (24:19) Fr. Simon addresses a previous question: Is receiving Communion in the hand wrong?
- Letters:
- (32:26) Is hypnotism a sin? – 40
- (33:38) When do we empty the holy water font?
- (35:02) Break 2
- (35:02) Word Of The Day: "Friday"
- Phones:
- (40:15) Greg - Other than prayer, what else can we do to help release the souls from Purgatory?
- (47:29) Cynthia - Ho do people receive grace if they have not been baptized?
(4:02) Bible Study from Isaiah 49:8-15 and John 5:17-30
(9:43) To work obsessively is to say that God can't do it without me.
(23:24) Break 1
(24:21) Letters: Claudine - A question about getting your reward when you go to heaven. What does it mean to get our reward?
(33:51) Break 2
(34:50) Word of the Day: Land of Syene
(36:31) Frank - Question on Communion In The Hand.
(43:08) Francisco - Was my Confession sufficient?
(48:15) Kris - What is Purgatory?
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(3:04) Bible Study: Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12 and John 5:1-16
- Ezekiel The façade of the temple was toward the East which is exactly what is. Ezekial was in exile at the time and died in Babylon. The temple had been destroyed and he describing a Temple that was to be rebuilt. He is describing the rebuilt Temple but not the one that was rebuilt after the return from the exile in Babylon.
- John: What Jesus is saying here is that sin is worse than a physical disease.
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(20:17) Break
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Letters:
- (23:52) Miles – Please consider an alternative term for “black mass”. It is unfortunate that we use this term.
- (34:04) Should the Tridium actually be the Quadrum?
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(38:56) Break 2
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(39:51) Word of The Day – "Bayith"
- Phones:
- (41:11) Margaret - Who is supposed to read the gospel at Mass? Also, why don't we say 'Amen' after the Our Father at Mass? (52)
- (43:30) Bobby - If God created Satan, and Satan is evil, then did God create evil?
- (46:56) Greg - Can you clarify the different terms for slave in scripture?
(4:25) Bible Study:
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- John 4:43-54
- What is Jesus saying about signs and wonders? To understand this you have to back to the first chapter of John. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Messiah and John is not. This helps us understand why the Gospels were written. The story of Christ at the time was well know. The ancients trusted the spoken word more than the written word. Who is the “you” whom the human author wanted to reach with this? The “you” who John was writing to were the followers of John the Baptist. John the Beloved puts the story of the cleansing of he Temple at the beginning of his Gospel because of who he was writing to.
- (22:28) Break 1
- (27:37) Letters:
- Does Church Law requiring reception of sacrament of penance apply if there are no mortal sins to be confessed?
- (37:27) Break 2
- (37:56) Word of the Day
- “new heavens and a new earth”
Phones:
- (41:21) Susan - When I go into shops, I always have Holy Water on me, and when I go into these stores, I put Holy Water on some of the stuff and that's how I deal?
- (43:23) Suzanne - Divorce; When a couple divorce, and they have children and then they remarry and then they have a child, with their 2nd spouse. How will God see that?
- (2:41) Bible Study:
- Hosea 14:2-10
- Father explains that the timeline of salvation history which anyone can follow!
- Mark 12:28-34
- Father Explains the great commandments
- Hosea 14:2-10
(21:36) Break 1
- (24:31) Letters:
- Father answers a question about the timing of the exile of Israel as well as talks about the sacraments and how they are accepted by Catholics in the Protestant Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:32) Break 2
- (34:00) Word of the Day
- Far
- (39:31) Phones:
- Joseph - I read that the Jews in Spain were from the family of David. What do you think?
- Marlene - If someone stole a consecrated host for the black mass, wouldn't Jesus take himself out of the host to prevent desecration?
- Bill - Is the form you are using on the radio a valid Baptism? Leaving out the 'of' and 'and'?
- Maureen - What is the difference between Sirach and Ecclesiastes?
- (2:53) Bible Study:
- Jeremiah 7:23-28
- What does it mean to believe?
- Luke 11:14-23
- Father talks about the need for a sign from heaven.
- Jeremiah 7:23-28
(22:57) Break 1
- (24:24) Letters:
- Father talks about how worship works and what God’s love has to do with worship. Father gives his thoughts on the episode of the Chosen about Lazarus. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:03) Break 2
- (36:41) Word of the Day:
- Beelzebul
- (38:54) Phones:
- Steve - The name of God is not spoken. It's only spoken by the High Priest or whoever would go into the Holy of Holies. They would tie a rope around the ankle of who was elected to go in. Could you explain?
- Todd - On The Chosen, my opinion is Jesus relationship w/the Apostles is way too casual.
- Pat - A priest told me I'm going too much to confession, once a week. What do you think?
- Henry - What 'haste makes waste' means and where in the Bible?
- (2:49) Bible Study:
- Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9
- Why do we have laws and commandments? Father explains how we can become who we really are.
- Matthew 5:17-19
- This is more confusing than you might think. Father explains.
- Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9
(22:26) Break 1
- (23:06) Letters:
- Father answers what it means to be born again, as well as how to pronounce the vowels spoken in Latin prayers. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:38) Break 2
- (33:19) Word of the Day:
- Jot and tittle
- (35:12) Phones:
- Lance - Can a baptized Christian non-Catholic go to confession?
- Derek - I just started attending Catholic mass and was raised Lutheran. What to do when to start going?
- Joe - If there is any hope that a gay person be in paradise?
- Ernie - Catholic perspective on evidence grace, Thomistic view and predestination?
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
- Why is Jesus not named Emanuel?
- Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
(19:28) Break 1
- (20:44) Letters:
- If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:59) Break 2
- (33:55) Word of the Day:
- Overshadow
- (36:53) Phones:
- Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25.
- Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services?
- Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer. When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy?
- Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
- (3:57) Bible Study:
- 2 Kings 5:1-15ab
- If God asked you to do something simple would you do it?
- Luke 4:24-30
- Why do you worship God? Is it only because of your culture or do you know the Catholic Faith is the Truth?
- 2 Kings 5:1-15ab
(21:30) Break 1
- (22:28) Letters:
- Are people who are divorce committing adultery? When Jesus calls Mary woman, what does that mean? Father answers these and other questions. Send father an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:06) Break 2
- (34:10) Word of the Day:
- Saint
- (36:34) Phones:
- Cathy - What is a good Catholic Church music program?
- Caden - If your kids have sporting events on Holy Saturday, should we skip it or can we go?
- Brenda - What kind of a format to say the rosary? Do we include the Glorious mysteries?
- Sherry - Husband left Catholic Church, and he wants to know why Jews can't go to Holy Communion, but Jesus was a Jew?
Bible Study (2:19)
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
- Fr. Simon discusses the story of Joseph and how he was thrown in the cistern. The site of the house of Caiaphas had a cistern. Reuben wanted to save Joseph, but Joseph was sold to a caravan of Ishmaelites.
Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46
- This parable from Jesus is a serious one. The tone that the builders rejected the cornerstone. That is literally true as Cavalry wasn’t a hill, it was a planned out stone quarry.
Letters
- Art – What is your stance or hitting a toddler as a form of discipline? (18:21)
- What is your understanding of the word, “basilea”? (25:07)
- My husband and I want to get married in the Church? How can I help him understand the importance of going to Sunday Mass every week? (29:45)
Word of the Day:
- Cornerstone (32:26)
Phones:
- Craig - What does it mean when Jesus told the apostles that they would judge the 12 tribes of Israel? AND what does new heaven and earth? (37:51)
- Chris - Could you follow up about the origin about the papacy? It seems like it was peter's confession that was the rock and NOT Peter himself. (43:07)
Bible Study:
- Jeremiah 17:5-10 – The verb here for “trust” means “to rely on”. This may seem harsh but this is good advice. Jesus did not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people in John 2. To expect from a human being only what you can get from God is idolatry. You can trust human beings to be human but not God. (10:24)
- Luke 16:19-31 – This is a joke, this is funny. Who is Jesus talking about, he is talking about the high priest Caiaphas who dressed in purple linens. The high priests were supposed to be descendants of Zadok, but the Maccabees coopted the Monarchy and High Priesthood to which they had no right. Jesus is talking about the Pharisees and he is telling a story of a Sadducee in Hell. Isn’t it curious that Jesus calls his poor man Lazarus? Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus is using humor here talk about the Sadducees. (16:29)
Letters:
- Anonymous – Why do priests have to wear a stole while hearing Confession? (24:02)
- Greg – What do we do when it is very hard to forgive someone and what is the prayer that you say to help with this? When you find that you cannot forgive someone you give permission to God to forgive them. (30:10)
Word of the Day:
- "Compadre" (34:18)
Phones:
- Lee- Today is the feast of St. Hubert of Derwenwater (38:48)
- Marsha - I go to daily Mass, pray the Rosary and the Chaplet, saying the apostle Creed 3 times in the day, seems to be not necessary. What are your thoughts? (40:05)
- Liz - Say you don't get to Mass on Sunday, but you watch it on TV. Is it still a sin? (42:50)
- Mike - In Revelation, why does it says that we shouldn't have images of heaven or hell in our homes? (46:21)
- (2:36) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 –This passage is about God’s power to transform even our sinfulness. Go can take our sinfulness and use it to reform us.
- Matthew 23:1-12 – Jesus goes up the mountain, sat down and spoke. Rabbi’s sat to teach their disciples. Peter according to tradition had a teaching chair. This idea of a chair of Moses is seen as Moses our teacher. Fr. Simon also explains what a phylactery is and what it means to be a father.
(20:06) Break 1
- (22:33) Letters:
- What does it mean to be in a state of mortal sin and how do you know if you are in it? Father answers this question and others. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:41) Break 2
- (33:23) Word of the Day:
- Finger
- (35:47) Phones:
- Ken - I'm 82 years-old, not in best of health, pastor doesn't purify his hands before distributing communion. Last time I got sick for 3 weeks. He doesn't take criticism well. What should I do?
- Steve - Can you explain the tradition in the Bible of tying a red thread around the baby to mark them as the firstborn? Like Jacob and Esau?
- George - What is the definition of covenant? Does covenant allow divorce?
- Patrick - How is cremation justified in the Bible when the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?
- (2:43) Bible Study:
- Daniel 9:4b-10
- Can you break the law of gravity by jumping off of a cliff?
- Luke 6:36-38
- What does it mean not to judge? Also, keep giving and be a person who gives. Jesus is telling us to be a person who is not judgmental, who is compassionate and consistently does good.
- Daniel 9:4b-10
(20:12) Break 1
- (21:08) Letters:
- Latasha and Cicero - Is it possible that the wives and the children of the 12 Apostles travelled with them.
- Anita – I always thought that Ishmael was the one who Muslims claimed descent from.
- Deb – Why is someone who is illegitimate punished for the sins of their parents?
(31:13) Break 2
- (32:04) Word of the Day:
- Shamefaced
- (34:47) Phones:
- Maggie - Question about venial vs moral sin, especially if we forget to say a sin in confession, are our sins forgiven since the priest says: 'I forgive you from all your sins'
- Bobby - The apostles bringing along their wives . What is the reason why celibacy is so paramount today?
- (3:16) Bible Study:
- Ezekiel 18:21-28
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The mercy of God and the justice of God are not unopposed.
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Matthew 5:20-26 --Righteousness has to do with the nature of God and it's oriented to the good of the other.
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(19:48) Letters:
- What is the Church's position of cremation? What do you think about Eucharistic Ministers dipping their hands in alcohol? Question about being Jewish but not believing in God? What is the difference between surrender and resignation? Is celebrating marriage while in mortal sin, another mortal sin and is the marriage invalidated? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:27) Break 2
- (31:25) Word of the Day:
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Virtuosness
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(33:07) Phones:
- Nicole-where can I find prohibition of gambling in the Bible?
- Bernadette-Thank you Fr. Simon. I love your program. every comment makes sense.
- David-gambling. Matthew 7:6 is a verse that can be used against gambling.
- Shane-how do I discern questions that the Magisterium has not answered yet?
- Lucia-Catholics gambling? Catechism of Catholic Church catechism of Catholic Church. CC2413
- (6:03) Bible Study:
- Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 —Queen Esther is taking her life in her hand when speaking the truth to the King
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Matthew 7:7-12
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—-God will give you what you need. If I door doesn't open, don't push it open, there's a reason why it's locked.
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(21:15) Letters:
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Should I visit family gravesites? Why did the patriarchs get punished in the Old Testament? How could Sola Scriptura make sense when body language is important? Fr. Simon explains to forgive is to let go. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
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(32:54) Word of the Day:
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Nineveh and South
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(36:13) Phones:
- Joseph-I am elderly and cant get to mass without someone picking me up. is there a service that picks people up who want to go to Mass.
- Elvie-are all of the books in the Bible written by person whose name appears as the author.
- Pamela-Joseph should apply for Paratransit. this is in state of California. I use this all the time. I am blind.
- Darin-you talked about surrender novena. what does it mean to truly surrender?
- John-Book of Esther. Why do people say that name of God doesn't appear in Book of Esther.
Enjoy this Encore show from March 9, 2022
Jon 3:1-10
- Did Jonah exist? Father explains
Lk 11:29-32
- What is the sign of Jonah?
Letters:
- Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?
- Why do people bow to the priest processing in?
- Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation?
- Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass
Word of the Day: Altar
Callers
- What does 'the Word became flesh' mean?
- Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old.
- How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass?
- Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?
- (2:35) Bible Study:
- Matthew 6:7-15
- Do Catholics babel like the pagans with their many prayers?
- Matthew 6:7-15
(19:44) Break 1
- (21:39) Letters:
- Did Peter curse himself when denying Jesus? Father explains the creation of women. Can none Catholics consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:27) Break 2
- (33:16) Word of the Day:
- Word
- (35:36) Phones:
- Frank - Purgatory. I was taught it was real. how can people help poor souls?
- Mary Alice - in conversation with fellow Catholic who believes in Reincarnation. what does the Church teach about Reincarnation?
- Joanna - a question. if we all pray Surrender Novena. should we accept bad situation in our family? do I have to accept this.
- (2:35) Bible Study:
- Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
- Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains
- Matthew 25:31-46
- How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don’t worry It fits better than you’d think.
- Luke 4:1-13
- Is there importance to the word “if” in this passage?
- Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
(22:35) Break 1
- (26:21) Letters:
- Does the burnt offering always have to be male in the Old Testament? Do I need to confess a mortal sin if I don’t realize I committed it? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(40:08) Break 2
- (40:41) Word of the Day:
- Minister
- (41:59) Phones:
- Judy - Because there are so many religions, I'm concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight?
- Pam - Didn't Satan know Jesus was the son of God?
- Angela - My husband died a couple year ago. If he's in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him?
- Patty - There's one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?
- (4:01) Bible Study:
- Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom.
- Matthew 9:14-15 – If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don’t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom.
(17:30) Break 1
- (18:14) Letters:
- Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word “Nephilim” means “fallen ones”.
- Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code.
- Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don’t name your kids “Judas”.
(33:47) Break 2
- (34:51) Word of the Day:
- Sacrament
- (40:59) Phones:
- Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist?
- Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself. Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass. Could you clarify?
- Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another?
- Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?
- (4:04) Bible Study:
- Matthew 4:17
- Father talks about the meaning of the word repent and gives some tips on it.
- Luke 9:22-25
- What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus?
- Matthew 4:17
(20:42) Break 1
- (25:19) Letters:
- Why would a priest change the names of the saints mentioned during the Mass prayers? Why do we put ashes on our heads on Ash Wednesday? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:15) Break 2
- (34:56) Word of the Day:
- Soul
- (38:30) Phones:
- Jessica - Is it okay to hug a priest. My son gave him a hug and his brother saw that, and was wondering if it's okay. Worried about gyms?
- Jim - Could you explain Filial Love?
- Barbara - Whether you wash ashes off forehead. A priest told me 30 years ago, and if you're proud of it, wash it off. If you're ashamed of it, keep it on.
- Sebastian - Non Catholics use the King James Bible and speak in old-fashioned terms and there's a disconnect, and there's a translation gap. What do you think about that. Like words used 'righteous'
- Yvonne - When we do our offerings at mass, during the offertory or could we put it before mass?
- (3:00) Bible Study:
- Joel 2:12-18
- Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music.
- 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
- Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance.
- Joel 2:12-18
(22:26) Break 1
- (23:30) Letters:
- Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of the bible? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:36) Break 2
- (36:39) Word of the Day:
- Lent
- (37:30) Phones:
- Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more. If it's wrong to do that? Is it the booze speaking? I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking.
- Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass.
- Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color.
- Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass. What to do?
- Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.
- (3:35) Bible Study:
- Sirach 35:1-12
- Father talks about sacrifice and its connection with the liturgy of the hours.
- Mark 10:28-31
- Father talks about fasting and where it comes from
- Sirach 35:1-12
(24:39) Break 1
- (25:42) Letters:
- Why should we fast for a particular intention? Are there certain things that open up portals of evil? Are scapulars superstitious? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:43) Break 2
- (36:08) Word of the Day:
- 7 fold
- (37:27) Phones:
- Norma - If we give up sweets, does that mean we cannot have cake on a birthday during Lent. It is a child's birthday.
- John - Nowadays it seems many movies are taking the name of God in vain, should I continue watching those movies?
- Joe - Right after the consecration, we pray to the Blessed mother and her spouse, St. Joseph. Why does the church call her spouse and not husband?
- Renzo - It is my little sister birthday tomorrow... what can I give my sister that is related with Ash Wednesday/start of Lent?
- (3:08) Bible Study:
- Sirach 17:20-24
- Should everything in the Bible been seen as moral?
- Mark 10:17-27
- Should we give up all of our treasure? Father explains.
- Luke 6:39-45
- Father talks about the humor of this reading.
- Sirach 17:20-24
(18:54) Break 1
- (19:40) Letters:
- Father helps a listener who is considering moving in with his girlfriend but with a strange twist, the parents want them to move in together. Can you go to heaven if you are Baptist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:31) Break 2
- (40:00) Word of the Day:
- Camel
- (42:13) Phones:
- Sue – Question for Fr. Simon. 'Ashes to Ashes' song. last verse says Christ became 'sin' I don't get this.
- Frank - what do you think of communion in the hand vs receiving on the tongue?
- Judy - hard to give up wealth can this reading relate to us giving up other things in our life
- (4:02) Bible Study:
- Sirach 6:5-17
- Father discusses the multiple meanings of love. And the meaning of friendship
- Mark 10:1-12
- This gospel reading is often misunderstood, and Father explains the correct understanding.
(21:40) Break 1
- (22:58) Letters:
- How do you deal with people mocking you for your faith? How can you describe the afterlife? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:55) Break 2
- (36:32) Word of the Day:
- Confidant
- (38:21) Phones:
- Gloria - can I receive Communion any time after I arrive during Mass?
- Roger - been praying for years for daughters to come back to Church. my grandson has a lot of interest in Church. how does God the Father command not to kill but allows killing and even commands people to kill.
- Joan - Romans 8:26-28. how does the Trinity work in this passage?
- (4:40) Bible Study:
- Sirarch 5:1-8
- You are special in God’s eyes, the only eyes that matter.
- Mark 9:41-50
- What is salt? Father explains its hidden meaning
- Sirarch 5:1-8
(21:11) Break 1
- (22:48) Letters:
- Are the Deuterocanonical books inspired? How does marriage represent the Trinity? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:44) Break 2
- (34:22) Word of the Day:
- Little ones
- (38:41) Phones:
- Steve - At a wake, sometimes I'll hear Catholic people say, 'that's not Mom's body, that's a shell.' What does he think about that.
- Lauren - I heard someone say Jesus called them three times to join him, upon their passing. Has heard that before?
- Pat- Could you explain when you said, 'Babies are burnt alive.' He said this about 10 minutes ago.
- Theresa - In the OT, when Israelites started to worship false Gods, like Baal and Molech, what where those false Gods. Where they manmade objects, demons, something else.
- Kevin - Who would the apostles confess to, after Jesus died?
- (2:52) Bible Study: Sirach
- Sirach 4:11-19
- Was wisdom actually Jesus?
- Mark 9:38-40.
- Some of us never get over being young. Let us not get in the way of Christ as believers, disciples and members in the Church.
- Sirach 4:11-19
(22:05) Break 1
- (24:19) Letters:
- Is it okay to practice Tai Chi? What is he answer to the white horse in revelation? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:31) Break 2
- (35:15) Word of the Day:
- Over and Under
- (36:18) Phones:
- Millie - The gospel of Mark this morning: When the people were talking about Jesus, he said don't chastise them. The priest at Mass quoted from the book of numbers that Moses was chastising his followers. What's the implication for us as Catholics?
- Mark - Can you explain the 'Fear of the Lord' - Gift of the Holy Spirit?
- Zoraya - Can you explain the term 'Nephilim' in the book of Genesis?
- Rocco - When I was taking Tai Chi, I felt like it was the Holy Spirit working through me. What do you think about this?
- (4:58) Bible Study:
- Sirach 2:1-11
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God wants to reveal with what's inside you.
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Mark 9:30-37
- The Apostles should've argued amongst themselves who is the least important.
(22:49) Break 1
- (25:25) Letters:
- What does it mean , "Falling Short of the Glory of God"? How did people know how much to give for a sin offering? Question about prayers said after communion, including "O Sacrament Most Holy. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:56) Break 2
- (35:07) Word of the Day:
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Ligare
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(42:17) Phones:
- Roberto: the thief on the cross. was not baptized. how can he be saved?
- Carl-what does the First Horseman in Revelation represent?
- (3:03) Bible Study:
- Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge.
- Jesus casts out demons because he had authority.
- Sirach 1:1-10
- Mark 9:14-29
(22:22) Break 1
- (24:01) Letters:
- Can you still bring dinner to the priests on Sunday? Question about turning the other cheek in regards to domestic abuse? Why did the NAB translation remove fasting from Jesus' statements? What does it mean when I offer up my suffering?
(38:31) Break 2
- (39:47) Word of the Day:
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Ligare
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(44:36) Phones:
- Kevin-confused about St. Faustina comment about angel hovering over Krakow. Didn't St. Faustina die before WWII
- Teresa-Could we go to 2 Masses in a day?
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(3:34) Bible Study:
- Genesis 11:1-9
- Father explains this passage and its historicity.
- Mark 8:34—9:1
- A new take on carrying your cross.
- Genesis 11:1-9
(23:15) Break 1
- (24:54) Letters:
- Why was the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles written? Is it okay to pray for the desire to let go of the man I want to marry? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:02) Break 2
- (37:48) Word of the Day:
- Tar
- (38:34) Phones:
- Frank - I called Fr. Simon 2 years ago. I am housebound all the time. I keep offering it up but this is not working. Can't do anything or go anywhere. I used to be a cop/nurse.
- Vince - the Holy Eucharist. when I was young was told could only receive once in a day. friend told he could receive 2x in a day.
- Marie - I was told we don't enjoy full beatific vision when we get to heaven because we don't have our bodies (until Resurrection)?
- Maria - Should I go to Disneyland to celebrate my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. My daughter lost her husband.
- (2:40) Bible Study:
- Mark 8:27-33
- The true prayer of the Believer.
- Genesis 9:1-13
- What is the law that Noah receives?
- Mark 8:27-33
(18:30) Break 1
- (19:31) Letters:
- What is the full extent of being made in the image and likeness of God? What was Jesus favorite type of music? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:10) Break 2
- (34:37) Word of the Day:
- Kibosh
- (37:01) Phones:
- Mary - in Apostle's Creed said that he rose again on the 3rd day. Was he buried for the 3 days? What is the 3rd day?
- Frank - Do you think there is a crisis in the Church today? Please explain your answer.
- Susan - A longtime friend called me a hypocrite because I believe in God and support Trump.
- Steve - When a baptized Catholic dies, are their earthly remains sacred?
- (2:45)Bible Study:
- Psalm 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19
- What does he psalm really say?
- Mark 8:22-26
- What again did Jesus do in this passage?
- Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22
- What was the sacrifice which Noah offered?
- Psalm 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19
(19:16) Break 1
- (22:42) Letters:
- Was the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil the same tree? What is the symbolism of wood in Jewish tradition? Father answers these and other question. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:45) Break 2
- (33:40) Word of the Day:
- Church
- (37:26) Phones:
- Kathy - when do we get our guardian angels? is at baptism or when we are first born
- Casey - Romans 11:26-32. what does this mean?
- Casey - a friend of mine consults Runes for everything. is that okay?
- Terence - can you speak about 'The 2 Edged Sword'? can you explain the Old Testament from a historical standpoint?
- (2:32) Bible Study:
- Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10
- Was there really a flood? Father explains and touches on the most important thing.
- Mark 8:14-21
- What is the leaven of the Pharisees? Father Explains
- Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10
(19:32) Break 1
- (20:17) Letters:
- Is there virtue to hording? Is there a Rubric for the Mass for lay people? Father answers these and more. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:44) Break 2
- (36:44) Word of the Day:
- Parish
- (41:03) Phones:
- Joyce - offerings in the Old Testament. how do I understand the difference between the offerings?
- Paul - Sibling just got married in homosexual relationship. what should my children call this spouse? their aunt or uncle?
- Jessie - if the flood wasn’t real then how big was the flood.
- Amy - gratitude call. I have had a lot of struggles with vice. I am sober. Fr. Simon always makes me laugh during the day.
- (2:54) Bible Study:
- Genesis 4:1-15, 25
- Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted, and Cain’s offering was not?
- Mark 8:11-13
- What is the connection between these two readings? Father reveals this.
- Genesis 4:1-15, 25
(18:24) Break 1
- (20:04) Letters:
- Is Jesus referring to himself as food in the Gospel of Mark? Why did Paul refer to himself as abnormally born? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:43) Break 2
- (38:55) Word of the Day:
- Fundamentalism
- (43:33) Phones:
- Alvia - my niece having her newborn baptized in Lutheran Church. Can I attend?
- Mike - why do priests bow to the altar when facing away from the tabernacle?
- Mario - when God talking to Cain about sin being a demon lurking at your door. what does this mean?
- (3:24) Bible Study:
- Genesis 3:1-8
- How do you know if God is asking you to do something? Father explains.
- Genesis 3:1-8
(17:52) Break 1
- (19:18) Letters:
- Father talks about the Bronze Serpent in the Desert and its hidden meaning, and answers whether you can attend a wedding outside of the Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:10) Break 2
- (35:04) Word of the Day:
- Spit and ephphatha
- (39:15) Phones:
- Aaron - heard from priest that we cannot question the Pope.
- Deedee - who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
- Tim - Mary's heart being pierced? is this how she hears all of our prayers?
- Barb - not going to wedding. if kids no longer practicing for many years could it be ok?
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- Genesis 2:18-25
- Why did God take from Adam’s Rib to make Eve? Father explains this interesting passage. And talk about a special new book!
- Genesis 2:18-25
(25:12) Break 1
- (26:50) Letters:
- Father talks about the nature that brought about the Holocaust during WWII. Father answers a question about the different types of the Mass. Father answers these questions and others. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:45) Break 2
- Word of the Day:
- Dog
- (42:12) Phones:
- Maria - Jeremiah verse. about God's plan for us. does this refer to God's plan now in this life or later?
- Thomas - if a person were to commit a mortal sin and they said prayer of contrition before confession, how does this work if they die before confessing?
- Ariane - in the Transfiguration, how did Peter know who Elijah and Moses were?
- Vito - my marriage. 66.5 years was a good marriage because we heeded advice of good people. prayed a lot together and prayed as family. Seek out the Lord.
- Resources:
- Doug’s NEW BOOK!
- https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book
- Doug’s NEW BOOK!
This encore is from January 31, 2025
- (3:15) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 10:32-39
- Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading
- Mark 4:26-34
- Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again.
- Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form.
- Hebrews 10:32-39
(27:29) Break 1
- (28:22) Letters:
- Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(40:01) Break 2
- (40:40) Word of the Day:
- Lamp
- (42:42) Phones:
- Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary?
- Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?'
- Bob - what is the best study Bible?
- Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.
- (7:16) Bible Study:
- Genesis 1:20—2:4a
- When studying the bible do you actually study what the text is saying?
- Genesis 1:20—2:4a
(23:07) Break 1
- (25:32) Letters:
- Father talks about habits and how to declutter your life, answers some prayer requests and talks about the marriage between Joseph and Mary. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:14) Break 2
- (36:20) Word of the Day:
- Eden
- (37:26) Phones:
- Karen - creation and original sin. why does Revelation talk about Mary laboring for birth? how could she have birth pains?
- Bryan - are people in heaven always happy?
- Alex - in process of getting baptized and confirmed. when you are living in sin no threat. i feel like I am being tested in many ways. it has been a struggle.
- Craig - if Joseph and Mary weren't married why would he have to divorce her?
- (3:46) Bible Study:
- Genesis 1:1-19
- Father talks about the importance of the numbers used in this reading.
- Genesis 1:1-19
(17:45) Break 1
- (19:43) Letters:
- Father explains why Catholics believe in the real presence of the Eucharist, talks about Mary being our real spiritual mother and other questions from our listeners. Want to ask him a question? Write to simon@relevantradio.com
(35:48) Break 2
- (36:43) Word of the Day:
- Schola and Scurried
- (40:24) Phones:
- Mark - is talking about the 2nd death a good approach to reach atheists?
- Roy - in heaven do we recognize spouses?
- (3:15) Bible Study:
- Mark 6:7-13
- Did you know shoes were a sign of Authority? Father explains.
- Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24
- Father discusses the broader chapter of this reading.
- Mark 6:7-13
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:09) Letters:
- Father answer whether you need to mix water and wine when consecrating the Eucharist, and why does Jesus say brothers and sisters if he doesn’t have any? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at simon@relevantradio.com
- (38:48) Word of the Day:
- The Same
- (41:13) Phones:
- Clifford - when my son died at what point during death did he go to Our Lord?
- Amelia - 7th Day Adventists celebrate Sabbath on Saturday. Do they celebrate sacrifice of animals?
- (1:44) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15
- How terrible is it when we stop trusting?
- Mark 6:1-6
- Father explains why Jesus didn’t have actual brothers and sisters
- Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:56) Letters:
- What should you do if you feel like you committed a mortal sin but aren’t sure? Father also answers a letter about Jesus’ teaching on the resurrection. Want to ask Father a question? Send him an email at simon@relevantratio.com
- (40:17) Word of the Day:
- Joshua
- (44:16) Phones:
- Bryan - some say that tearing of veil in Bible is why we don't need to use priests?
- Gwen - what is the Eucharistic minister supposed to do if sacred host falls on floor?
- Mary - my son is constantly praying and worried about demons? his ex-wife was into crystals and casting spells.
- (3:13) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 12:1-4
- Father connects today’s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday
- Mark 5:21-43
- Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government.
- Hebrews 12:1-4
(26:59) Break 1
- (28:51) Letters:
- Father talks about Ruth’s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father answers this and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (39:43) Word of the Day:
- Founder and finisher of our Faith
- (43:23) Phones:
- Kathy - wedding question. can my husband and I attend a wedding where bride is baptized Catholic but not practicing and not getting married in church.
- (1:47) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 11:32-40
- What is the difference between faith and hope? Father Explains
- Mark 5:1-20
- Father explains what the term son of man means
- Hebrews 11:32-40
(27:00) Break 1
- (28:07) Letters:
- Father explains the passage in the bible where Jesus says the measure to which you measure will be measured out to you. Father answers this and more letters. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
- (39:30) Word of the Day:
- Legion
- (41:08) Phones:
- Mike - Swine that Jesus sent off cliff. How did this incident involve the demonic?
- Joanne - Before the consecration. 'May this become' why do they put this before the Consecration.
- Amber - How does the Church view organ donations?
- John - I thought Jewish people didn’t eat pork. why did you say it is food source?
- (3:15) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 10:32-39
- Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading
- Mark 4:26-34
- Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again.
- Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form.
- Hebrews 10:32-39
(27:29) Break 1
- (28:22) Letters:
- Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(40:01) Break 2
- (40:40) Word of the Day:
- Lamp
- (42:42) Phones:
- Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary?
- Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?'
- Bob - what is the best study Bible?
- Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.
- (3:51) Bible Study:
- Mark 4:21-25
- How do you treat people? Like a commodity or like a person?
- Hebrews 10:19-25
- Father talks about blood and sacrifice. Very interesting stuff.
- Mark 4:21-25
(22:48) Break 1
- (24:22) Letters:
- Father explains why God allowed Ishmael to be sent away in the Bible, and where the Bible comes from. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:10) Break 2
- (40:23) Word of the Day:
- Church
- (41:54) Phones:
- Frank - The Current General Instruction of the Roman Missal, and the description of the 1962 missal, the differences?
- Carol - in today's Gospel why doesn’t Jesus want people to be converted?
- Mark - the last 4 words in Lord's prayer are 'deliver us from evil' 'why don’t say deliver us from the evil one?'
- (2:57) Bible Study:
- Mark 4:1-20
- Father explains the kingdom of heaven and what God is like.
- Hebrews 10:11-18
- Does sacrifice forgive sin?
- Mark 4:1-20
- (22:57) Break 1
- (24:41) Letters:
- Father explains the myth that the Catholic Church taught that the world was flat, why are more priests not trained to do deliverance? Father answers these and more questions in today’s show. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:37) Break 2
- (36:25) Word of the Day:
- Priest
- (43:07) Phones:
- Barbara - if you watch Adoration on TV is that the same as going to Adoration?
- John - Purgatory. You will feel the pain that you caused others. what if you caused pain unintentionally?
- Richard - when Jesus was going to the Father at the Ascension. why does Jesus have to go to Heaven to send the Holy Spirit?
- Denise – my mother-in-law died. we ae having funeral mass. is it ok to have 2 funeral masses?
- (8:51) Bible Study:
- Mark 3:31-35
- Father explains the meaning behind Jesus words today.
- Hebrews 10:1-10
- Father helps us understand this complicated book of the bible.
- Mark 3:31-35
(20:46) Break 1
- (21:41) Letters:
- Father talks about Jesus conversation with the woman who weep for Him on His way to the cross and answers questions about the book of Ruth and her purity. Father answers these questions and others. Ask him a question by writing to simon@relevantradio.com
(38:52) Break 2
- (39:34) Word of the Day:
- Icon
- (42:56) Phones:
- Mark - Where in the Catechism or Bible does it describe Agape love as the highest form of love.
- Jeff - The mass rubrics and the elevations; I attended mass and usually there's the presentation of bread and wine. I went to the mass and the third elevation wasn't present. Could you explain?
- (5:11) Bible Study:
- Mark 3:22-30
- What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? Father Explains
- Hebrews 9:15, 24-28
- This text is used as reason why we don’t believe in reincarnation.
- Mark 3:22-30
(20:57) Break 1
- (29:48) Letters:
- Father shares what it means that the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete as well as answering questions about a rabbi from medieval times and other obscure details. Father Answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:53) Break 2
- (35:52) Word of the Day:
- Love
- (39:58) Phones:
- Richard - my cousin said that Rosary is like the ouija board. you try to conjure up good spirits with Rosary.
- John - 4 cups. could you explain what the 4 cups are in Jewish tradition and how Jesus fulfills the new covenant with these cups?
- Lisa - Mass offered person who wasn’t religious. is that ok?
- Michael - phrases in today's 1st reading. what is the meaning of Hebrews 9:15?
- Meg – Why is sacrifice so important?
- (10:19) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 8:6-13
- Father explains the Mass the work of the High Priest.
- Hebrews 8:6-13
(24:13) Break 1
- (26:16) Letters:
- Father talks about immigration and what we can do about it. Love is to will the good of the other; Father quotes from C.S. Lewis on how the enemy wants people to feel loving. Father talks about these and other subjects. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:01) Break 2
- (37:56) Word of the Day:
- Apostle
- (40:23) Phones:
- Jennifer - Is there an image of Our Lady where she is smiling?
- Francesca - Jewish friend said that abortion is okay b/c they don't when soul gets into body and also bringing Abraham and Isaac. How to combat.
- Mary Anne - Acts of the Apostles 16:6, it mentions the Holy Spirit and verse 7, the spirit of Jesus
- Ellen - Is it appropriate to have a Mass said for someone who's not Catholic.
- (4:41) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 7:25—8:6
- What does it mean that Jesus is the high priest? Father explains.
- Hebrews 7:25—8:6
(23:55) Break 1
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- Mark 3:7-12 - It’s a little late but father shares some insights on this Gospel.
- (27:44) Letters:
- How do you approach a family get together when someone brings a girlfriend into a divorced situation? Father also explains hi favorite study bible. Father talks about this and more. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:58) Break 2
- (38:36) Word of the Day:
- Once and for All (yes, this counts as one word)
- (41:57) Phones:
- Jose - I feel attracted to woman who is divorced. how can i get rid of feelings I have for her?
- Marsha - Internment of ashes. Pope Francis saying you can take some? My daughter wants her ashes spread to different places and bury them. Is this ok?
- Joe - I am teaching study about the Temple Mount. Where did Jesus actually teach and where did people pray?
- (2:34) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17
- Father explains the importance of Melchizedek
- Mark 3:1-6
- Did Jesus get angry? Father explain.
- Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17
(22:25) Break 1
- (32:46) Letters:
- Father talks about the correlation between slavery in the time of the Civil War and abortion in today’s society. Our faith is based on Christ not on the good and bad actions of the clergy. Father talks about this and many more things. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:49) Break 2
- (39:50) Word of the Day:
- Anger
- (43:02) Phones:
- Luke - Abortion. Can one be prochoice and Catholic at the same time?
- Maria - I have friends who left the Church for Evangelical. They say all you have to go to Jesus. They have so much joy. What can I do?
- Steve - St. Agnes. is there a tradition of shaving sheep at St. Peters for making of Cardinal hats. Is this true?
- (4:13) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 6:10-20
- Father explains this passage: It was a foreign idea to Jews that God had a son.
- Mark 2:23-28
- This is a much more complicated passage than Father has time for, but he does his best to explain.
- Hebrews 6:10-20
(21:31) Break 1
- (30:14) Letters:
- Father talks about the virginity o Mary, shares some nuances about annulments and answers questions about praying for souls in mortal sin. Father answers these and other questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:24) Break 2
- (41:50) Word of the Day:
- Sluggish
- (43:04) Phones:
- Maria - Do I go to Confession before Communion? Because I got a divorce? But not remarried
- Bob - Why didn’t Jesus walk through the Temple after Resurrection?
- Joe - when did the Catholic Church become Israel?
- Teresa - I went through a divorce. Husband left before Christmas. I received annulment and remarried but new husband didn’t receive annulment.
- (12:40) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 5:1-10
- How can Jesus be both priest and king? Father Simon answers this.
- Mark 2:18-22
- Father explains Jesus’ explanation to the Pharisees and disciples of John.
- Hebrews 5:1-10
(23:40) Break 1
- (26:13) Letters:
- Father shares why there were six stone jars at the wedding feast of Cana and what it means to have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church. Father Simon answers these and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:14) Break 2
- (36:08) Word of the Day:
- Manifestation
- (44:48) Phones:
- Donna - Is priest cheating by using popular homily book?
- John - How do you equate your priesthood with priesthood of Aaron and Melchizedek?
- Betty - Mary. Since Mary was born without original sin, did she have birth pains or painless?
- (4:28) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 4:1-5, 11
- Father talks about a failure to trust being a reason why the Israelites remained in the desert.
- Mark 2:1-12
- Can you imagine this guy on a stretcher being lowered through a roof on a house? His trust had saved him.
- Hebrews 4:1-5, 11
(22:24) Break 1
- (25:03) Letters:
- There is no assigned seating in Catholic Churches. A poor man can sit next to a rich man and enjoy the same beauty. What are cremation tattoos? Has our culture totally descended into insanity? Father answers these and more letters. Write him your questions at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:59) Break 2
- (36:41) Word of the Day:
- Home
- (38:43) Phones:
- Christina - Can you explain more about the promises of the rosary?
- Michael - I've got loved ones who want to do this and I can't talk them out of it. Any ideas?
- (3:19) Bible Study:
- Mark 1:40-45
- Is this leper tempting Jesus? Father
- Mark 1:40-45
(23:33) Break 1
- (24:07) Letters:
- Was Saint Joseph present at the birth of Jesus? What does it mean to be in communion with the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(40:58) Break 2
- (43:40) Word of the Day:
- Rest
- (45:23) Phones:
- Anita - What is the word that meant to eat my body (to gnaw)?
Check out this Encore show about today's readings from January 11, 2023
Bible Study: (3:10)
Heb 2:14-18
- Why does God test us?
Mk 1:29-39
- Why is prayer so important?
Letters
- (20:45) - What is fear of the Lord
- (24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant?
- (27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul
Word of the Day: Novena (32:28)
Callers
- (35:57) - As a young priest, how can I evangelize my friends?
- (41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean?
- (44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope?
- (47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will?
- (49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do?
- (4:26) Bible Study:
- Mark 1:21-28
- Father explains the importance of authority.
- Hebrews 2:5-12
- Father explains how this book deals with problems about Jesus.
- Mark 1:21-28
(19:28) Break 1
- (22:24) Letters:
- If Jesus is subjected to the Father how can Jesus be equal to God? Does the word fall when referred to sin sees to soften the badness of sinning. Father answers these and many more questions. Ask your own questions to father at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:12) Break 2
- (39:11) Word of the Day:
- Archegos
- (41:22) Phones:
- Toni - Why do priests get called father when the bible says that no one should be called father?
- Mark - prevenient grave? and is that what we get at baptism.
- Louanne - how do you find the name of your guardian angel? Fr. was talking about it during mass/
- Jim - What is the Catholic stance on burial?
- (7:15) Bible Study:
- Hebrews 1:1-6
- What is repentance? Father explains.
- Hebrews 1:1-6
(25:45) Break 1
- (28:50) Letters:
- Father talks about the teaching of cremation on the Church and scattering ashes, what does Jesus mean when he says the apostles will be judging the tribes of Israel? Father answers these and many more questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:26) Break 2
- (36:02) Word of the Day:
- Ministering Angels
- (38:53) Phones:
- Rosemary - Can I go to the Latin Mass (SSPV) for a funeral
- Susan - how were Urim and Thummim used in Bible? what is difference between that and divination
- Tony - what does the church think about gene therapy?
- John - do we place too high an importance on the Bible?
- (2:10) Feast of Pope Saint Agatho – He was a successful businessman who became a monk and later pope at the age of 101.
- (3:07) Bible Study:
- 1 John 5:5-13: Jesus renewed the temple sacrifice by the shedding of his own blood.
(25:24) Break 1
- (26:30) Letters:
- What is meant by ‘His holy arm’ in the Psalm?
- What is the meaning behind opening of holy doors during the jubilee year?
- Do you think Joachim and Anne new that their daughter was conceived without original sin?
(34:56) Break 2
- (36:18) Word of the Day: Have
- (42:38) Phones:
- Lena - My sister has stage one cancer and I told her to get a hysterectomy to stay ahead of it. Did I commit a sin by telling her to do that?
- Sharon - If there is a patron saint for a specific illness does he or she hear all the prayers for that illness or only those who invoke his or her help?
- (0:36) Saint Basilissa
- (3:00) Bible Study:
- Luke 4:14-22: The Church is the guardian of the meaning of scripture.
- 1 John 4:19–5:4: To love God is to make sacrifices for the Lord.
(21:33) Break 1
- (22:55) Letters:
- What are some tips on giving a confirmation retreat on piety?
- Will Thomas Merton ever be canonized a saint?
- Why are some words from scripture different in the Mass?
(35:10) Break 2
- (35:34) Word of the Day:
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God is love: Do what He commands.
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(39:59) Phones:
- Alex - Can you explain more about the gifts of the Magi?
- John - If Mary didn't die then is there a chance that we will also be assumed into Heaven?
- Troy - Can you be a Christian if you don't believe in the Trinity but you believe in the Eucharist?
- Kevin - Comment on the lack of apostolic succession in the church of England.
- (4:26) Bible Study:
- 1 John 4:11-18
- The Holy Spirit has you and has given us his very lifeforce
(23:24) Letters:
Why the psalm says "CD" in my USCCB Reading, why aren't people jailed for abortion, did Mary die, Religion of the Romans, Eastern Liturgy,
(37:09) Word of the Day:
Pass By
(43:49) Phones:
Carolyn: Will we come back to Intinction?
Zabet: I watch different masses in different states. One of the priests doesn't sit the whole time. why do we sit during mass?
John: Is protestant confessions valid and how does it work?
- (3:13) Bible Study:
- 1 John 4:7-10
- What is agape love?
- Mark 6:34-44
- Today’s Gospel talks about sacrifice. Father explains
- 1 John 4:7-10
(23:21) Break 1
- (24:09) Letters:
- Father explains why he thinks miracles are important and answers questions about whether or not the Church of England lost apostolic succession. Father answers these and more questions. Send him a message at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:02) Break 2
- (38:47) Word of the Day:
- Trinity
- (43:37) Phones:
- Matt - can you comment on how changes in translations in the Bible and how it alters the message?
- Pete - what is a blessing?
- Elizabeth - Are the three wise men saints?
- (5:32) Bible Study:
- 1 John 3:22–4:6
- Father talks about the realty of the law of God.
- Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25
- Father explains what time is.
- 1 John 3:22–4:6
(22:49) Break 1
- (24:00) Letters:
- Is there an exact translation of the Bible? When is Ordinary time in the Church? Father answers these and more questions. Ask him your question at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:52) Break 2
- (37:24) Word of the Day:
- Miracle
- (45:16) Phones:
- Matt - we profess one baptism - but why do we need baptism when Jesus died on the cross and saved us?
- Troy - I agree with you. My protestant family members feel the same way. How do I talk to them about it and what will happen to them at the end of the age?
- (0:50) Saint of the day – Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris.
- (2:48) Bible Study:
- 1 John 2:29–3:6 – God is love and our goal is to be adopted into the family of God. Fr. Simon explains how riotousness is not being a member of a club but being conformed to Christ so that we can be united to the Father.
(23:30) Break 1
- (24:32) Letters:
- Father explain how willingly participating in IVF is morally wrong.
- Father explains why Able’s sacrifice was pleasing to God because it was a blood sacrifice.
- Fr. Simon explains the meaning of the 4th cup at the Jewish Passover.
(41:39) Break 2
- (42:00) Word of the Day:
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The holy name of Jesus
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(43:33) Phones:
- Francine - I disagree that lasagna is leavened. nothing is leavened in pasta noodles!!
- Matthew - How do we love a baby conceived through IVF?
- (0:54) Saints of the day - Basil and Gregory – Fr. Simon discusses the importance of friendship.
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(6:28) Bible Study:
- Today’s gospel - John 1:19-28
The gospel of John was written to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah but pointed to Jesus, the true Messiah.
(25:20) Break 1
- (25:44) Letters:
- What does it mean that women will be saved through childbearing?
- If I received the Eucharist with a conscious mortal sin, can I be forgiven?
- Was St. Joseph cleansed from sin in the womb?
(31:23) Break 2
- (31:54) Word of the Day:
- Law
- (37:25) Phones:
- Rose - Concerning the part of the Rosary where we say the 'Mother of God': How can Mary be the mother of God?
- Question on Moses’ prayer for the blessing. What is the context behind this prayer and how did Moses come up with it?
- Elaine - Did John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Messiah?
- Stanley - Can you explain the manger and the foreshadowing of the Eucharist?
Check out this awesome encore show from October 10, 2024!
- (4:02) Bible Study:
- GAL 3:1-5
- Father explains what the word fool really means in this passage.
- LK 11:5-13
- Was this story a joke? Father explains.
- GAL 3:1-5
(22:35) Break 1
- (24:45) Letters:
- Father gets a question about how we got the proper form of Baptism; how should you give your spouse grace during election season and much more!
(36:08) Break 2
- (37:02) Word of the Day:
- Midnight
- (41:03) Phones:
- John - Someone asked me if Catholic's believe that Divine Grace is Created? Your thoughts?
- Mary - I've seen people in Adoration turn their back on the host and just back up. Are we all supposed to do this? Or does it matter?
- Mary Ann - You said the Rabbi would pose a question - what difference did Christ make? there is still evil
Check out this encore show from October 25, 2024!
- (2:16) Bible Study:
- Eph 4:1-6
- Why did Jesus call God Father?
- LK 12:54-59
- Father explains what this passage is all about.
- Eph 4:1-6
(23:44) Break 1
- (26:40) Letters:
- Father Simon explains what it means to be saved by Faith, talks about the need for children in the Church even during the boring readings and answers many other questions from listeners.
(38:56) Break 2
- (39:47) Word of the Day:
- Hypocrite
- (43:33) Phones:
- Grace - Catholic getting married outside the Church. A good friend, grew up Catholic, but left the Church, is Protestant and is getting married to another non-Catholic Christian. How to approach her?
- Sam - I'm not Catholic, but thank him for the broadcast. I learn a lot, I have Catholic friends. And this is all because of Fr. Simon. Why are sins against the Holy Spirit a different category?
This show is from January 11, 2024
Bible Study: (1:55)
1 Sm 4:1-11
- Father discusses superstitious religion & living in sin
Mk 1:40-45
- Father discusses Jesus' rage
Letters:
- (20:39) - Justifying bad behavior
- (25:13) - Death & assurance of salvation
Word of the Day: Revealed his presence (33:04)
Callers:
- (37:42) - What a lay apostle is?
- (40:37) - Is it okay to pray to the BVM in front of the monstrance in adoration?
- (42:35) - The Icon that was weeping, and I think the icon was weeping b/c of what's going to happen in society, what do you think about that?
- (44:00) - Fr. Simon, what do you think about the word 'Thy' from the Our Father and 'Vouchsafe' in the St. Andrew's Novena.
- (48:40) - what do you think about working off your purgatory time now?
- (50:29) - We don't hear about the apostles families after Christ, what happened?
Check out this show from January 19, 2024
Bible Study: (2:23)
1 Sm 24:3-21
- Father explains why this reading would make a great TV show
Letters:
- (20:10) - Salvation vs. redemption
- (24:39) - End of life option act
Word of the Day: Mary (33:45)
Callers:
- (37:03) - Is Sacred Scripture only the NT or entire Bible?
- (37:46) - Question about Isaac, Isaac almost doesn't do anything. God calls him home. He's the only patriarch that doesn't do anything.
- (40:17) - In Genesis, places people come to an agreement, like in Genesis 24: 2-3. Could you explain?
- (42:11) - How could God help me navigate these professional dilemmas in my work as a medical social worker
- (46:34) - What is the definition of Gospel?
- (50:22) - During consecration, does Jesus go through pain of the cross?
Check out this Awesome from May 24, 2024!
Bible Study: (1:52)
Jas 5:9-12
- The Lord is compassionate and merciful
Mk 10:1-12
- Why is today's Gospel controversial?
Letters:
- (23:16) - Love your enemies
- (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith
- (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times?
- (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever?
- (31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday
- (33:27) - Peter, do you love me question?
Word of the Day: Arminius & Baptism (35:04)
Callers:
- (40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention?
- (41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request?
- (44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ?
- (49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?
- (2:28) Bible Study:
- Mal 3:1-4, 23-24
- What is reconciliation really mean?
- Mal 3:1-4, 23-24
(19:46) Break 1
- (29:03) Letters:
- If God is good, why is there suffering and so little peace? What is the nature of the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:48) Break 2
- (38:53) Word of the Day:
- Refine
- (41:45) Phones:
- Jarod - In Catholic Bible in Mark 7:19. 'Thus he declared all foods clean' doesn’t have this verse in Protestant Bibles.
- Marcel - Merry Christmas from Germany. Froh Weihnachten. Loved your commentary
- (3:47) On the Patriarchs
- (5:50) On King Ahaz and Judges
-
(14:34) Bible Study:
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Isaiah 7:10-14
- -God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary.
- Luke 1:26-38
- Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.
- -God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary.
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(24:21) Letters:
- Believe everything in the Bible, Vulgate Translation, Church as People of God, Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
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(39:51) Word of the Day:
- Kinswomen
- (43:18) Phones:
- Paula-I went to confession. Priest said, 'Confession is not for dusting off' only for major sins. What does that mean?
- Lisa-If it was the 6th month, then Our Lady wouldn't have had Jesus in December. What did the phrase 6th month mean?
- (3:26) Bible Study:
- Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a
- Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story.
- Lk 1:5-25
- Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.
- Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a
(17:33) Break 1
- (19:19) Letters:
- Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:08) Break 2
- (33:33) Word of the Day:
- X
- (34:52) Phones:
- Vince - When I was an altar boy, our church at noon had a high mass; And the rest was regular mass. Am I remembering this correctly
- Mary - My daughter was in confession and she noticed the priest was on an iPad and she said to the priest, 'you were on the iPad' the whole time, he denied it and she could hear him shut the iPad. Did she do the right thing by calling him out.
- Jeff - What Emmanuel and Jesus, why two different instructions for the naming?
- Lisa - I have a son who is non-practicing Catholic and daughter in law whose non-practicing Jew; they’re hosting Christmas Day at their house. And their children not raised. What is my role as a grandma and what if grandson asks me questions about Christmas and Easter?
- (2:52) Bible Study:
- Jer 23:5-8
- Father Explains this passage
- Mt 1:18-25
- Father explains what Riotousness means.
- Jer 23:5-8
(19:26) Break 1
- (21:05) Letters:
- How do you know what retreats you should be going on? What do to about having a gay daughter who married a woman with a demon’s name? Father answers this and more. Write father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:14) Break 2
- (34:08) Word of the Day:
- Papal Bull
- (40:35) Phones:
- Denise - Question about the Holy Spirit. I feel more strongly about the Holy Spirit than I do God or Jesus. Is that wrong?
- Janice - I have a friend who is living together with a man. His brother is a Catholic Deacon who is going to bless their relationship? Can he do that?
- (3:11) Bible Study:
- Mt 1:1-17
- Father proves that sola scriptura is false with this reading.
- Mt 1:1-17
(18:54) Break 1
- (20:21) Letters:
- Father Answers questions about the Christmas season, when it starts and when it finishes. Why are some mortal sins worse seemingly than others? Father Simon answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:42) Break 2
- (35:37) Word of the Day:
- Worship
- (38:03) Phones:
- Mary Alice - I agree 100% with the length of Christmas. I keep my decorations up until Feb 2. I put up the 3 Kings and move them closer as Jan 6 comes in.
- Marie - Does anyone else ever sing Happy Birthday to Jesus? We made Christmas Tree out of cupcakes and sing Happy birthday.
- Sharon - Exodus 24:10. Says they saw God. What did they see and how come we have not seen God since?
- Joe - St. Hildegarde and saints saw hell. I don’t get how hell corresponds to the mercy of God.
- (10:39) Bible Study:
- Mt 21:23-27
- Why do Jews answer questions with asking questions?
- Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a
- Who was Balaam? Father explains.
- Mt 21:23-27
(22:53) Break 1
- (25:16) Letters:
- Should the Clergy be entertaining in the liturgy? Is music a matter of preference in the liturgy? Why do we prepare so much for Baptism? Father answers these and many other questions. Send us an email at simon@relevantradio.com
(36:26) Break 2
- (37:02) Word of the Day:
- Star
- (39:52) Phones:
- Bob - Post Communion meditation. Seems like I don't have the spiritual connection that other people do. Is there anything I need to do better?
- Kelly - St. Adelaide. That was my confirmation saint. Thank you for highlighting her today.
- Morgan - Movie says that Gabriel appeared to Mary's parents to announce the birth of Our Lady.? Have you heard this? Immaculate Conception movie also says this. Not in Bible.
- (3:04) Bible Study:
- Mt 11:16-19
- What is the meaning of this reading? Father gives a great answer
- Is 48:17-19
- Women have the gift of being able to have children.
- Mt 11:16-19
(17:53) Break 1
- (19:26) Letters:
- What is the is the meaning of souls getting time off from purgatory, what is a good bible for children, how do you keep emotions high during the Mass? Father answers these and more questions today. Email him at simon@relevantradio.com
(31:50) Break 2
- (33:20) Word of the Day:
- Vindication
- (36:52) Phones:
- Agnes - How legitimate is it for priests to insert the Hail Mary into the Mass prayers?
- Ed - Immaculate Conception question. I went to Monday mass. I always thought that Sunday covered both Holy Days (2nd Sunday of Advent and Immaculate Conception).
- Cindy - Did Adam and Eve have the full knowledge that eating the apple would have affecting humanity till the end of time?
- Laura - need advice. i got a divorce. my husband doesn't pay the espousal support. what should I do?
- (6:31) Bible Study:
- Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
- Father talks about the meaning of the word the word temple.
- LK 1:26-38
- Father talks about this passage in the bible.
- Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
(20:08) Break 1
- (21:08) Letters:
- Father explains the immaculate conception, is it okay to celebrate Jewish feast days, are Catholics obligated to go to Mass if they didn’t know it was a holy day of obligation. Father answers these and many other questions. Have a question, email Father at simon@relevantradio.com
(33:40) Break 2
- (35:25) Word of the Day:
- Apocalypse
- (39:02) Phones:
- Clifton - priest never gives out Communion at my Church. is this ok? also lay person is giving out blessings? is this ok?
- Joseph – how does the Church have grounds to say we are going to hell if we leave the Church?
- Michael - The Temple Mount. where is it in modern day Israel in relation to the modern-day Mosques?
- Jalen - I'm the only Catholic in my family. One of my daughters is a strong fundamentalist/evangelical. She keeps talking to me about anti-Catholic stereotypes (we are cannibals) and I need a good book to give her.
- (3:09) Bible Study:
- Is 40:1-11
- Comfort my people. What does that mean? Father explains
- Mt 18:12-14
- What is the value of sheep? Father Explains
- Is 40:1-11
(17:41) Break 1
- (18:28) Letters (from December 3, 2024):
- How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com
(28:46) Break 2
- (30:27) Word of the Day (from December 3, 2024):
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Faithfulness
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(35:56) Phones (from December 3, 2024):
- Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already.
- John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.
(4:16) Bible Study: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20
---The rib guards the heart and Adam was meant to guard Eve and he failed miserably.
(9:45) On the Immaculate Conception
(21:32) Letters-The souls in purgatory praying for us? Did Mary commit venial sins?
(30:50) Word of the Day-Immaculate
(31:59) Phones
--Bruce: I'm an Evangelical. We believe that you shall not boil your kid in mother's milk (referencing Exodus 23:19). We believe this refers to the Virgin Mary. What does Fr. Simon think?
--Joni-I'm part of the Militia of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Our Bishop gave dispensation for Holy Day but I felt I needed to go to mass because I have membership in the Militia. Why did some Bishops decided to give dispensation?
--Tom-Circumcision question. Mary would have to be different. The sin nature is transferred from the Father and not the mother in Jewish law. This is how Christ could come into world with out sin. What do you think?
--Craig-How did Mary give birth without labor pains?
--Jimmy-Weren't Adam and Eve immaculately created? No fertilization of egg to create Adam or Eve?
- (7:42)Bible Study:
- IS 29:17-24
- Israel has two Messiahs? Father explains this little known fact
- MT 9:27-31
- Why did the blind people call out Son of David? The answer is probably going to be surprising to you.
- IS 29:17-24
(21:33) Break 1
- (24:55) Letters:
- What was the first Christian thanksgiving? Can baptism impart Grace if someone doesn’t believe in the Gospel? Father answers these and other questions. Want to ask a question? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com
(38:45) Break 2
- (41:28) Word of the Day:
- Ecclesia
- (43:05) Phones:
- Christian - Do you have any advice on being younger. My parents are upset with me because I haven’t figured out what I want to do.
- (2:59) Bible Study:
- Is 26:1-6
- Father talks about the meaning of the word Kingdom in the Bible
- Mt 7:21, 24-27
- Father refutes the idea that works have nothing to do with salvation
- Is 26:1-6
(22:50) Break 1
- (24:14) Letters:
- How do we know that the Bible is really authentic? Father answers this and other questions from our listeners. Want to send him an email? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com
(37:23) Break 2
- (38:49) Word of the Day:
- fool
- (40:52) Phones:
- Maria - How bad is it for me to support businesses that give money to planned parenthood indirectly/directly
- Judy - If you get all of your sacraments but don't get married in the church do you go to hell?
- (4:32) Bible Study:
- Is 25:6-10a
- What is the juicy food mentioned in the Bible? Father explains
- Mt 15:29-37
- Father explains this reading
- Is 25:6-10a
(19:21) Break 1
- (20:22) Letters:
- Why shouldn’t you take the Eucharist but rather receive it humbly? Is it okay to watch Mass on the TV instead of going in person? What ist e meaning of lighting candles at church? Father answers these and other questions. Want to send him an email
(31:18) Break 2
- (33:07) Word of the Day:
- Staff
- (37:04) Phones:
- Barbara - From yesterday’s reading from Isiah, could you explain cobra's den and adder's lair.
- Tasha - Michael the Archangel, but he's a saint. How could he be a saint
- Nunzio - Blessed Salt, where do you place the Blessed Salt?
- Catherine - Is it okay for an orthodox to go to Catholic Church and could receive communion
- (3:19) Bible Study:
- Is 11:1-10
- Father shares what it meant to be Jewish in a land of Pagans
- Lk 10:21-24
- Father briefly but effectively covers this bible passage
- Is 11:1-10
(20:45) Break 1
- (21:31) Letters:
- How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com
(31:49) Break 2
- (33:30) Word of the Day:
- Faithfulness
- (39:00) Phones:
- Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already.
- John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.
- (3:22) Bible Study:
- Is 2:1-5
- Father gives an overview about the book of Isaiah which is very helpful.
- Mt 8:5-11
- Father shares the translation of servant in this passage.
- Is 2:1-5
(20:26) Break 1
- (22:19) Letters:
- How do you distinguish the difference between believe and trust? What is a good book recommendation about Martin Luther? Why are feelings not a good measurement of how much faith you have? Father answers these and many more questions.
(38:44) Break 2
- Word of the Day:
- Faith
- Phones:
- Mary - Sometimes it seems like the alter server takes the purification vessels should be taken away from the Mass. How much should you clean the vessels?
- Alex - Looking for a book recommendation for my very smart sister (who is fluent in Latin) to help bring her back to the faith
Check out this awesome encore show from November 26, 2024!
- (11:27) Bible Study:
- RV 14:14-19
- Father talks about the connection with the temple.
- LK 21:5-11
- Father shares his thoughts on this reading
- RV 14:14-19
(22:20) Break 1
- (24:19) Letters:
- Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:01) Break 2
- (35:56) Word of the Day:
- Signs and Wonders
- (38:59) Phones:
- Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week
- Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible?
- Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic?
- Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession
We wanted to air yesterday's show today in honor of Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family!
- (4:31) Bible Study:
- RV 15:1-4
- What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains.
- LK 21:12-19
- Father shares a very interesting word in this passage
- RV 15:1-4
(21:39) Break 1
- (24:19) Letters:
- Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls.
(34:53) Break 2
- (36:08) Word of the Day:
- Thanksgiving and Faith
- (41:26) Phones:
- Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help
- Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him?
- George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory?
- Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described
- (4:31) Bible Study:
- RV 15:1-4
- What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains.
- LK 21:12-19
- Father shares a very interesting word in this passage
- RV 15:1-4
(21:39) Break 1
- (24:19) Letters:
- Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls.
(34:53) Break 2
- (36:08) Word of the Day:
- Thanksgiving and Faith
- (41:26) Phones:
- Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help
- Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him?
- George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory?
- Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described
- (11:27) Bible Study:
- RV 14:14-19
- Father talks about the connection with the temple.
- LK 21:5-11
- Father shares his thoughts on this reading
- RV 14:14-19
(22:20) Break 1
- (24:19) Letters:
- Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(35:01) Break 2
- (35:56) Word of the Day:
- Signs and Wonders
- (38:59) Phones:
- Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week
- Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible?
- Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic?
- Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession
- (3:59) Bible Study:
- Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5
- Who re the 144,00 in the bible? Father has a theory which is very compelling.
- LK 21:1-4
- Father shares just how little the woman had.
- Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5
(20:51) Break 1
- (22:14) Letters:
- Father Simon answers questions from listeners who send him mail. Send your questions to simon@relevantradio.com
(32:02) Break 2
- (33:11) Word of the Day:
- Harp
- (35:07) Phones:
- Frances - Revelations readings from last week: What are the 7 Spirits?
- William - Are there more Challises used for the congregation? Can they be anywhere on the altar?
- Dean - Jesus cursed the fig tree. What does Jesus have against the fig tree?
- Todd - My Lutheran pastor says 'he forgives us our sins in the name of Jesus'.
- Polly - When did we as a Church put the crucified body on the cross?
- (5:19) Bible Study:
- RV 10:8-11
- Why is the scroll sweet to the taste and then biter in the stomach? Father Explains
- LK 19:45-48
- Father explains what the temple was historically.
- RV 10:8-11
(21:39) Break 1
- (24:31) Letters:
- Father talks about whether or not to tell your children about Santa Claus, how does loving ourselves show that we love God, what the meaning of the parable with the talents means and many other questions from our listeners
(35:33) Break 2
- (37:23) Word of the Day:
- Den of Thieves
- (38:26) Phones:
- Patricia - I was teaching CCD and have a question about 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians 5:22-23, there are only 9. Where do the other 3 fruits come from?
- Michal - Is the eating of the squirrel chapter 2 3 of Book of Esequiel, does it pre-figure or shadow the Holy Eucharist? It can be understood eating the word of God.
- Tina - Niece is going to have surgery on Monday, she thinks praying for herself is selfish.
- Angela - Can you comment of end-of-life experiences? People that claim that they have had a end of life experiences.
- (6:08) Bible Study:
- RV 5:1-10
- Visions are strange things and father explains some of the visions in today’s readings.
- RV 5:1-10
(20:37) Break 1
- (21:38) Letters:
- Father answers a question from his favorite verse in the New Testament. What is the Saint Joeph Chaplet? What is the deposit of Faith? Father Simon answers these and other questions sent to him at simon@relevantradio.com
(32:17) Break 2
- (33:06) Word of the Day:
- Visitation
- (37:10) Phones:
- Kay - If a couple is civilly married, but had Catholic marriages before and are in the process of receiving a declaration of nullity, can a priest give them a dispensation to receive Holy Communion?
- John - Book by Fr. John Tickle on revelation - Do you know about this book and is it good?
- Oneta - I got a hysterectomy - am I truly living my marriage or am I living in sin after doing that?
- Bob - Matthew 12 - the queen of the south
- (3:02) Bible Study:
- Rv 4:1-11
- What are visions? Father Simon Explains
- Lk 19:11-28
- What does this story of Jesus really mean? Father explains
- Rv 4:1-11
(24:30) Break 1
- (25:18) Letters:
- How do you explain to a protestant that Saints can hear the prayers of the faithful? How Jesus can share His power with us? Why was Jesus crowned with thorns? Father answers these and other questions
(35:12) Break 2
- (35:48) Word of the Day:
- Green Wood
- (38:29) Phones:
- Tracy - I've recently to the Church and my oldest son also converted. We're planning a Christmas family gathering. My son feels like we shouldn't gather w/family that are living in sexual sin and not really believers. What do you think?
- Charlynne - Last Sunday we went to Church and a family brought wine/host during offertory. After he took the wine/host, the priest took the baby and lifted baby on the altar. What do you think?
- Bernadine - I invited a friend to go to mass w/me. She's not a practicing Catholic. She went to communion. How culpable I am for her to go to communion.
- (2:59) Bible Study:
- RV 3:1-6, 14-22
- Father takes some well-educated interesting guesses at this passage.
- RV 3:1-6, 14-22
(20:27) Break 1
- (22:38) Letters:
- How do you know if you are doing something superstitious or something out of love? How do I talk with a protestant friend who left his wife for a new woman? Father answers these and many other questions.
(35:18) Break 2
- (36:28) Word of the Day:
- Throne
- (39:42) Phones:
- Cynthia - My deceased sister has always wanted to be sprinkled in the ocean. When she passed away, I asked my Catholic priest and he said, no you can't do that. The ashes have to be in the ground or mausoleum. I'm so torn. Her ashes are in my house. She passed away 2017.
- Jerry - Is the spiritual communion blessing that you hear on the radio, is the same if you're there in person?
- (6:51) Bible Study:
- RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5
- Don’t be alarmed when people preach about the doom day.
- RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5
(26:19) Break 1
- (27:22) Letters:
- What is a good way to count the consecrated host? How can my daughter who is going to college fight against the woke agenda? Father answers these and more questions that came in.
(37:21) Break 2
- (38:59) Word of the Day:
- shot-nus
- (42:15) Phones:
- Drew - Question on last week’s word of the day- kingdom. Can you explain more?
- Paul - Do we really need to know every word to the songs during mass and is Latin needed to learn these?
- Nunzio - My friend gave me a mezuzah. I can't put it on the door right since I'm Catholic?
- (9:30) Bible Study:
- 2 JN 4-9
- Why is the Church talked about as a woman?
- 2 JN 4-9
(23:49) Break 1
- (24:46) Letters:
- What is the difference between the assumption of Mary and the Ascension of Jesus? Is cremation permitted by the Church? Father answers these and other questions. Sen us your emails at Simon@relevatradio.com.
(33:35) Break 2
- (34:33) Word of the Day:
- Vulture
- (37:47) Phones:
- Cathy - Could he explain when Jesus was on the cross and said, 'Why have you forsaken me?'
- Tom - What do you think about this? Fr. Simon said that it's possible that the people responsible for the crucifixion were the Samaritans. However, some friends said it was the Sadducees were responsible. What do you think?
- (2:03) Bible Study:
- PHMN 7-20
- Why do we believe the bible is the word of God?
- PHMN 7-20
(25:57) Break 1
- (26:54) Letters:
- How did Saint Ignatius manage to send out letters while he was held captive? What is the meaning of the word “bound” in the bible? Father answer these and other questions from our listeners.
(34:37) Break 2
- (35:42) Word of the Day:
- Kingdom
- (40:54) Phones:
- Don - I'm teaching a confirmation class and they asked me How many saints are there and also, did saints commit sin while they were living?
- Marta - Comment: That refers to the part of the digestive system, where your blood goes after you eat, that's why no exercise or swim after eating.
- Ken - If I need confirmation, I'm an adult and in state of grace and did first communion?
- Paul - Comment: Fr. was talking about the aborted babies a couple days ago; In my opinion they go to heaven, they're martyrs.
Check out this awesome encore show from November 10, 2024.
Wis 6:1-11
- Father talks about wisdom and politicians
Lk 17:11-19
- What’s the meaning of leprosy in the law?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about incense at mass
Word of the Day: Master
Callers
- Did we all arrive from Noah’s and his family?
- Does God love everyone?
- Where does priestly celibacy come from?
- (3:53) Bible Study:
- Ti 2:1-8, 11-14
- Why are older men and women singled out in this passage? Father explains.
- Lk 17:7-10
- What does this passage mean? Father shares.
- Ti 2:1-8, 11-14
(24:43) Break 1
- (25:40) Letters:
- Do we become angels when we die? What happens to the holy innocence? Should we be like the Amish? Father answers these and many more questions.
(34:55) Break 2
- (35:59) Word of the Day:
- Under control of husbands
- (40:36) Phones:
- Nicole - Mark 13:22 - what does 'if it were possible mean?'
- Jason - I was baptized in the ocean but I had a priest tell me it had to be freshwater to be vaild. Is this true?
- Bob - what is the churches view of cremation? does a cremated soul just stay in purgatory?
- (3:46) Bible Study:
- PHIL 3:3-8A
- What does it mean to work out your salvation?
- MT 11:28
- Father explains what it meant that people were suppose to take His yoke upon people.
- LK 15:1-10
- Father explains the surprising way in how valuable the coins were in this parable.
- PHIL 3:3-8A
- (20:24) Letters:
- What is the importance of the wedding garment? Father answers this question and more on the other side of the break.
(27:00) Break 1
- (38:30) Word of the Day:
- Burdened
- (40:00) Phones:
- Joanna - I am converting, and I am wondering how I can understand Biblical Greek from a Catholic perspective?
- David My friend doesn't go to church but receives communion and the priest says it's fine and to just to confession when he can. Is this true? I feel like its not right
Resources:
- Lëtzebuerg Sprangpressessioun (Dancing Procession of Echternach)
- https://youtu.be/4nehqiAWFGY?si=-xPmWf2QUj_s0VT5
- (1:43) Bible Study:
- PHIL 2:12-18
- Why did Jesus say he didn’t know some things if he was God?
- PHIL 2:12-18
(27:00) Break
- (27:37) Letters:
- Can you get married sacramentally without getting married civilly and Can you attend the ordination of an orthodox friend? Father answers these and other questions.
- (41:30) Word of the Day:
- Crooked and Perverse
- (46:10) Phones:
- Steve - There's two foreign priests who do mass here. What to give them for a gift. One is from Nigeria and the other one is from Pakistan.
- (2:20) Bible Study:
- PHIL 2:5-11
- Do nothing out of selfish glory. Father
- LK 14:15-24
- Father explains this reading
- PHIL 2:5-11
(27:00) Break
- (27:32) Letters:
- Can non Catholics go to heaven? What does today’s reading from the Gospel mean? How can we be grateful for our lives? Father answers these and many more questions.
- (39:44) Word of the Day:
- Fragmose
- (42:02) Phones:
- Thomas - I'm doing a bible study and I'm wondering if a jew back in the day would understand about the Kingdom of God?
- Sue - why do we nod our heads when we say Jesus but not Christ and why can we not spread ashes but saint relics are alright?
-
(5:55) Bible Study:
- Phil 2:1-4
- Father talks about the undistinguished of Jesus and Mary
- Lk 14:12-14
- Do you see Christ in your neighbor?
- Phil 2:1-4
(26:50) Break
- (27:58) Letters:
- Father answers questions from listeners about his decision to talk about various contentious topics and helps listeners with questions about sacrifice in the Old Testament and much more.
- (39:21) Word of the Day:
- Pontifex
- (42:18) Phones:
- Karen - The creed - when he comes to judge the living and the dead. I thought they were already judged
- Heidi - Psalm 15 - can you explain this to me more?
- (1:25) Bible Study:
- Rv 7:2-4, 9-14
- Father explains what the word Apocalypse means and it is different from what you would think.
- Rv 7:2-4, 9-14
- (7:02) Word of the Day:
- Seal
- (8:43) Who was Solanus Casey?
(26:59) Break
- Father talks about Saint Andre Bessette
- (32:26) Saint Joseph
- (40:02) Phones and Letters
- Gina - because it's a Friday but also All Saints Day, do we have to abstain from meat still?
- Donna - for a friend who is in her final hours. Please pray for her
- Jorge - what is the requirement for God parents in baptism Why are different holy day’s different in different Countries
- Tricia - praying to venerable that my husband would be healed - my husband was not healed but I was told that I could only pray to that one venerable for the miracle count.
- Fernando - if Joseph was just the caretaker then why was he so scandalized when Mary was pregnant if he knew that that wasn't really what their marriage was for?
- (3:26) Bible Study:
- EPH 6:10-20
- We must be united as a living temple.
- LK 13:31-35
- Father Explains this passage
- EPH 6:10-20
(23:54) Break 1
- (24:50) Letters:
- Can non Catholics perform exorcisms, what is the nature of the feast of the booths, what is the symbolism of water and wine? Father answers these and many more questions.
(37:21) Break 2
- (38:20) Word of the Day:
- Halloween
- (40:28) Phones:
- Judy - My friend said that in 1902 there was noting to eat so people started taking communion even though they weren't Catholic. Is this true?
- Rose - can you explain more the indulgences for the holy souls?
- Patricia - Halloween - you had mentioned the history of costumes a few years back do you remember why they started wearing costumes?
Resources:
- Plenary indulgence for visiting a Cemetery
- https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/
- (3:13) Bible Study:
- Lk 13:22-30
- Why does Jesus say that people won’t be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate?
- Eph 6:1-9
- We are the temple rebuilt and restored.
- Lk 13:22-30
(24:21) Break 1
- (25:23) Letters:
- Father answers questions about symbols for the temple in the bible, are engrams are not okay and can you keep a protestant bible? Father answers these and much more.
(34:23) Break 2
- (35:10) Word of the Day:
- Weeping
- (36:59) Phones:
- Teresita - Question about Our Lady of Perpetual Help picture used for a play, and how to complain
- Olivia - I have a co-worker who blames the Catholic Church for the murder of indigenous people of Mexico and took All Saints Day and All Souls.
- Andrew - Catechism of the Catholic Church, to train 1st communion people. My son confirmed yesterday, but I'm telling you, that he knows next to nothing. Is there a way, we could get the US Bishops, how we could get them, so there could a universal curriculum.
- Jason - If there was any possible way for me to have a girlfriend if I can't legally get married b/c they would take away most of my money, b/c I'm in disability income (I have mental illness).
- Regina - My husband loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, is that okay with your faith?
- (2:28) Bible Study:
- EPH 5:21-33
- Should wives submit to their husbands? Father explains.
- EPH 5:21-33
(19:59) Break 1
- (20:44) Letters:
- Father answers why the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove, what groups are Catholic and which ones are schismatic, the importance of submitting things to the Lord and many more questions.
(34:21) Break 2
- (35:06) Word of the Day:
- Speaking to each other
- (38:05) Phones:
- Kristen - My friend has been going to church and trying Judaism. I don't know if she is receiving communion or not. Is there any hope for her soul?
- Rose - after Jesus went to preach what did Mary do. What was her life like?
- Alma - Can you explain last rights more? What can the priest actually do during the blessing, and does it mean going right to Heaven?
- Rob - What does the word Glory mean?
Check out this awesome Encore show from October 28, 2022 on today's readings!
Bible Study: (1:50)
Eph 2:19-22
- Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple?
Lk 6:12-16
- (16:37) What does being an apostle actually mean?
Letters
- (24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors?
- (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great?
Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51)
Callers
- (38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix. And is that okay?
- (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic?
- (43:32) - Did God create the devil?
- (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school. Is that okay?
- (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology?
- (2:16) Bible Study:
- Eph 4:1-6
- Why did Jesus call God Father?
- LK 12:54-59
- Father explains what this passage is all about.
- Eph 4:1-6
(23:44) Break 1
- (26:40) Letters:
- Father Simon explains what it means to be saved by Faith, talks about the need for children in the Church even during the boring readings and answers many other questions from listeners.
(38:56) Break 2
- (39:47) Word of the Day:
- Hypocrite
- (43:33) Phones:
- Grace - Catholic getting married outside the Church. A good friend, grew up Catholic, but left the Church, is Protestant and is getting married to another non-Catholic Christian. How to approach her?
- Sam - I'm not Catholic, but thank him for the broadcast. I learn a lot, I have Catholic friends. And this is all because of Fr. Simon. Why are sins against the Holy Spirit a different category?
Check out this great Encore show about today's readings from October 20, 2022!
Bible Study: (1:59)
EPH 3:14-21
- Why has Fatherhood become controversial?
LK 12:49-53
- Father talks about division in the Church
Letters
- What's the difference between blessing and consecration?
- Can someone have a living will?
- Listener makes a paradoxical connection between Judas and Jesus' death
- Listener has trouble finding closure after a miscarriage
Word of the Day: Priesthood of all believers
Callers
- (35:55) - Why hasn't the Church discussed the evils depicted in Genesis 19?
- (43:05) - How to defend the argument that Jesus didn't have a wife?
- (46:20) - They're remodeling my church and they're not a putting a crucifix; what does Father think?
- (48:56) - In Acts 1:18 why did Luke present Judas the way he did?
- (2:17) Bible Study
- EPH 3:2-12
- What is the correlation between Jesus' flesh, the blood and water and the temple of God? Father explains.
- EPH 3:2-12
(21:49) Break 1
- (22:37) Letters
- Where is the best place to do a Gregorian Mass? Father discusses praying for the dead. Father also answers the question of how the worms don’t die in the unquenchable fire.
(35:14) Break 2
- (38:04) Word of the Day
- Master of the House
- (41:20) Phones
- Bob - About confession - friend is struggling to confess their pornography addiction and then do they need to confess the type of pornography they use?
- Thomas - on proper burial - my dad wished to be buried but the family wants to cremate him. Can we cremate first... then bury him?
- (5:10) Bible Study:
- LK 12:35-38
- Father makes the case that Jesus is being humorous in this passage.
- EPH 2:12-22
- The God of the Universe stoops and listens to us.
- LK 12:35-38
(21:15) Break 1
- (23:30) Letters:
- Is there a good book about the dead sea scrolls that refutes the protestant position? How do you debate people who say Eucharistic processions are bad? Father answers these and many more questions.
(34:43) Break 2
- (35:56) Word of the Day:
- Cap Stone
- (41:34) Phones:
- Donna - I have some history from St. Donatus, I was baptized there and my grandparents from both sides were married in that church in Blue Island, IL.
- Ann - Are all Coptic Christians, Catholics?
- Drew - How did marriages work in the Israelites days?
- (3:04) Bible Study:
- EPH 2:1-10
- Father explains what the power of the Air is.
- EPH 2:1-10
(25:13) Break 1
- (26:00) Letters:
- Is it okay to let a protestant husband try to raise children Catholic? What is the etymology of the word Lord? Did the plagues of Egypt actually happen? Father Simon answers these and many more questions.
(36:34) Break 2
- (37:18) Word of the Day:
- Trespass
- (40:56) Phones:
- Dan - Catholic understanding on what happened to Jews when they passed away?
- (46:38) Patrick - Pre-destination, how is it in the Bible? It reads like pre-destination does exist in the bible in a biblical sense.
Bible Study (1:56)
Fr. Simon gives a little history on St. Luke. Fr. Simon calls Acts, which was written by St. Luke, a legal document
2 Tm 4:10-17b
Fr. Simon talks about Demas, Crescens, Titus, Mark, Tychicus, Carpus, Alexander, and their significance and that they were real people. Paul is writing in a more relaxed tone in this reading.
(29:49) Letters: About Patron Saints, The use of the word Testament, the Angel Gabriel and the Quran
38:47 Word of the Day: Peace
42:08 Phones: John-Question if Adam was a hermaphrodite
John-Are any of Paul’s scrolls still around? Especially in Rome?
Debra-The story you tell about the wine and the fruit flies is so important and I make sure to include it whenever I say the sorrowful mysteries
- (5:30) Bible Study:
- EPH 1:1-10
- Father talks about the temple of Ephesus which was one of the wonders of the world.
- LK 11:47-54
- Who is the Zechariah that is mentioned in this passage? Father Explains
- EPH 1:1-10
(20:05) Break 1
- (20:44) Letters:
- Joseph knew not Mary ‘until’; what does that mean?
- Father recommends a lectionary to someone to who wants to read the daily readings
- Listener makes a connection between dust and the devil
- Was Jesus a loner?
(31:18) Break 2
- (31:32) Word of the Day
- Zachariah
- (36:30) Phones
- Why would Jesus say no man has seen God?
- I support abortion; can I receive communion?
- Mark 10:18. Could you help me understand especially about being ‘Good’?
- My mother in law told us that she didn’t want to be cried for or prayed for after she died. Do I need to honor that?
- Why does the priest say at end, ‘Go the mass has ended.’
- (4:18) Bible Study:
- GAL 5:18-25
- What does it mean to be free? Father explains
- GAL 5:18-25
(18:28) Break 1
- (18:59) Letters
- Why do we say “let us pray” at mass?
- Do un-absolved sins have to be re-confessed?
- If you pray to the wrong saint will it be re-directed to the correct saint?
- How do we understand God’s justice?
- Can the congregation recite the antiphons?
(31:31) Break 2
- (32:00) Word of the Day:
- Heresies
- (34:52) Phones
- My daughter and son-in-law are going to a non-Catholic church now and their son is being initiated in that Church. Could I go to the ceremony and could my daughter present the child?
- Why don’t we follow the commandments regarding the sabbath to not work on the sabbath?
- Are the Sadducees like the priestly class?
- If Jesus is 100% man and 100% divine, does he feel suffering in heaven?
- (6:25) Bible Study:
- GAL 5:1-6
- Father talks about Circumcision’s meaning for Jews
- LK 11:37-41
- What does it mean to be clean? Father explains
- GAL 5:1-6
(21:09) Break 1
- (23:42) Letters:
- Freely you give freely you receive; Father explains what this means. Can you sing songs during the Sabbath meal? What does it mean that John the Baptist is the least in the kingdom of heaven? Father answers these and more.
(35:40) Break 2
- (36:15) Word of the Day:
- Foolish
- (37:51) Phones:
- Joanna - Women will be saved by childbirth - what does this really mean
- Nathaniel - The sspx people - are their confirmations are valid?
- Michael - You say acts was written by Luke but I was taught differently and I disagree. I think it was written by different apostles and compiled together
- (6:57) Bible Study:
- GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1
- What is trust? Father explains what trust in God is.
- GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1
(25:15) Break 1
- (26:18) Letters:
- How do we know the exodus really happen? Why were the bible characters painted in such poor light? Does Job hint at the resurrection? Father answers these and many more questions.
(38:38) Break 2
- (40:16) Word of the Day:
- Agape
- (42:00) Phones:
- Mary - What is the meaning of Rachel weeps for her children?
- Gigi - Were there any people in the last supper besides the apostles and the women?
- Sarah - where sin is grace abounds. What does this mean?
- (4:26) Bible Study:
- GAL 3:7-14
- The Jews were very precise. Father Explains
- LK 11:15-26
- Father explains this reading of the demon who is cast out of a person.
- GAL 3:7-14
(25:16) Break 1
- (25:59) Letters:
- Father shares a letter about how mother in laws should only share positive advice, who the Persians were and talks about the shroud of Turin!
(35:56) Break 2
- (37:24) Word of the Day:
- Thing
- (39:56) Phones:
- Ann - Vengeance is mine says the Lord - how should I handle this?
- Jenny - Is it morally wrong to be in a situation where people could misunderstand you? Even if they are total strangers?
- Anna - Someone told me that I was not allowed to cross my legs in adoration. Is this true? Was I being disrespectful?
- (4:02) Bible Study:
- GAL 3:1-5
- Father explains what the word fool really means in this passage.
- LK 11:5-13
- Was this story a joke? Father explains.
- GAL 3:1-5
(22:35) Break 1
- (24:45) Letters:
- Father gets a question about how we got the proper form of Baptism; how should you give your spouse grace during election season and much more!
(36:08) Break 2
- (37:02) Word of the Day:
- Midnight
- (41:03) Phones:
- John - Someone asked me if Catholic's believe that Divine Grace is Created? Your thoughts?
- Mary - I've seen people in Adoration turn their back on the host and just back up. Are we all supposed to do this? Or does it matter?
- Mary Ann - You said the Rabbi would pose a question - what difference did Christ make? there is still evil
- (3:20) Bible Study:
- Lk 11:1-4
- Father explains apparent differences in the Gospels.
- Gal 2:1-2, 7-14
- Father talks about the who survived after the destruction of the temple
- Lk 11:1-4
(23:55) Break 1
- (25:43) Letters:
- Why do we have masculine and feminine forms of words? Is it okay to meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary with the Relevant Radio app? Father answers these and many more questions.
(38:44) Break 2
- (39:40) Word of the Day:
- Olive Plants
- (40:53) Phones:
- Jay - What does Father think about this regarding repentance and what to do? You said it's not good to control in the marriage, but what happens in a marriage where the mother is really controlling and caused tension in the family; She has mental things going on, resentment towards dad. Things have taken for worse since she retired.
- Basil - Was it a sin that Jesus stayed behind in the Temple when he was 12 years old?
- Pat - In 1st reading, could you explain the covenant of salt?
- Rose - What do you think about the reception of the Holy Eucharist, for someone who can't get to mass on own. If person receives Eucharist from a person in car and takes host, is that okay?
- Mike -He was talking about controlling spouses. I had a very controlling spouse and it's kind of like an indentured servitude. Also, my daughter has a disabled condition? What to do?
- (3:45) Bible Study:
- GAL 1:13-24
- How old is this letter? Father explains.
- Father talks about the nature of divorce.
(26:23) Break 1
- (27:20) Letters:
- What is the best way to receive communion? Who will be around in 400 years from now? Father Simon answers these questions and many more.
(37:40) Break 2
- (39:01) Word of the Day:
- Cursed
- (41:06) Phones:
- Jean - What do you think about this? My daughter's husband's mom has dementia and now my son-in-law is living with his mother instead of my daughter. No kids and married for 11 years.
- Mary - I have a daughter who's Catholic, but her husband has left the faith and is Protestant. They got married in the court. What's the diff b/w getting married in the court, versus getting by a priest?
- (4:40) Bible Study:
- LK 10:25-37
- Father shares something never before mentioned about this passage.
- LK 10:25-37
(19:56) Break 1
- (20:50) Letters:
- Father answers questions about what to wear when you are lecturing at Church, answers what heaven will be like, why God seems more peaceful in the New Testament than in the Old Testament and answers much more.
(35:09) Break 2
- (35:53) Word of the Day:
- Neighbor
- (37:35) Phones:
- Kathrine - what is the meaning of Hosanna in Hebrew?
- Matthew - Are free masons still allowed according to the church and when were they outlawed? Can you practice it and still be Catholic?
- Robert - Because I drew you from the water, I named you mosses. I have a question on the language used here
- Claire - I am a Eucharistic minister and I do multiple masses a day. Am I allowed to receive communion twice then?
- Matt - Can a priest trump God's words during mass?
- (4:58) Bible Study:
- Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5
- God has a problem…He thinks He is God. Father explains.
- Lk 10:13-16
- Father explains this reading, and what it means that we have been given so much.
- Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5
(25:43) Break 1
- (27:18) Letters:
- Father answers what Dualism is and why it doesn’t make sense, answers the parallels between slavery and abortion and much more.
(37:16) Break 2
- (38:56) Word of the Day:
- Know
- (40:48) Phones:
- Tony - what is a plenary indulgence and what are the benefits?
- Toni - Did St. Paul have the stigmata? It says he received the wounds of Christ
- Leslie - Is Jesus genetically related to Mary?
- (2:23) Bible Study:
- JB 19:21-27
- Job is more cheerful today! Father explains
- LK 10:1-12
- Father shares what Paul really thought of Peter as Pope
- JB 19:21-27
(20:50) Break 1
- (21:44) Letters:
- Father shares the story of Turkey on a Friday in Lent and his great trial, answers questions about the vail and how it relates with the apocalypse and father shares his favorite underrated book of the bible and much more!
(35:10) Break 2
- (36:46) Word of the Day:
- Kidney
- (38:38) Phones:
- Patricia - Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
- Margaret - I baptized my grandson when he was a baby because his parents wouldn't. I had one priest tell me it didn't count and one told me it did. Which is it?
- Rene - I called a few places like the church and a monastery and my kids catholic school to see if we could get a something set up to get donations for the hurricane victims and none of them wanted to help. How do I handle this? It seems anti Catholic to me they are always taking donations
- David - do you think one of the apostles in acts could have been a woman?
- (1:53) Bible Study:
- Jb 9:1-12, 14-16
- What does the phrase pass by mean in this reading? Father explains.
- Mt 18:1-5, 10
- Did you know that the science of the world thought that the world didn’t have a beginning?
- Jb 9:1-12, 14-16
(22:08) Break 1
- (24:04) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the last supper as well as many other interesting questions.
(34:54) Break 2
- (36:58) Word of the Day:
- Angels
- (38:43) Phones:
- Barb - If you miss Sunday mass intentionally, is it a mortal sin?
- Manny - Israelis now and the Israelis of the Old Testament. Are they the same, or different?
- Mary - If unbaptized babies/children have guardian angels?
- (8:01) Bible Study:
- Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23
- This is pretty heavy and father helps explain it
- Lk 9:51-56
- Who were the Samaritans?
- Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23
(19:02) Break 1
- (23:38) Letters:
- Father answers how you can help your child come back to the faith, talks about the things that only Moms can do and things only dads can do and why the principle of Sola Scriptura is not a biblical principle.
(33:41) Break 2
- (35:11) Word of the Day:
- Completion and Resolute
- (38:56) Phones:
- Anne - Who is still upholding the Jewish Faith? Is it the Rabbi's or is it the president of Israel?
- Barbara - how do you offer up suffering?
- Rebecca - my son wanted to be a priest but now he wants to be a woman. How to I help him through this?
- Tasha - I saw a movie about a monk that can fly. Is this true?
- (5:48) Bible Study:
- Lk 9:46-50
- We need God like children need their parents
- Jb 1:6-22
- Are angels children of God? Father explains!
- Lk 9:46-50
(22:45) Break 1
- (23:42) Letters:
- What constitutes a great apostasy? What does Father think about Christian contemporary music? Should you go to a celebration of a non-Catholic wedding? Father answers this question and many more!
(38:28) Break 2
- (39:40) Word of the Day:
- Gahanna
- (42:17) Phones:
- Connie - Can we really only say hallelujah during ordinary time?
- Joe - is there a 1 stop place that will answer any question that protestants have. My friend keeps asking me questions and I don't think he believes me.
- Damon - How did Latin get to what it is now?
- (4:20) Bible Study:
- Eccl 3:1-11
- Father explains this confusing passage
- Lk 9:18-22
- Why did Jesus rebuke the disciples?
- Eccl 3:1-11
(18:07) Break 1
- (20:48) Letters:
- Would the population be lower if Jesus didn’t die on the Cross? Father explains Sirach 42: 12-14 and the power of women. Is it pectinate to our salvation that Mary is a virgin and immaculately conceived? Father talks about these and much more!
(34:19) Break 2
- (36:58) Word of the Day:
- Time
- (38:39) Phones:
- Ellen - After verse 46 in Psalm 90, what does 'selah' mean?
- Jason - I'm in RCIA. I am presenting on why women cannot be ordained. Can you help?
- (4:25) Bible Study:
- ECCL 1:2-11
- Father explains the Science of the ancient world and how the bible was right.
- LK 9:7-9
- Father explains this reading
- ECCL 1:2-11
- (17:06) Father explains what love really is.
(27:32) Break 1
- (29:54) Letters:
- Father shares stories from his time as a pastor at a radically left parish and answers the question about doing good for your neighbor.
(34:08) Break 2
- (34:59) Word of the Day:
- Tetrarch
- (37:51) Phones:
- Kevin - At the end of Matthew when he says Heaven and earth will pass away - why would heaven pass away and not his words? I'm confused
- Mark - Was Jesus aware that he was the son of God before his baptism?
- Denise - my child is getting a protestant pastor to officiate the wedding. Does this mean I can't go?
- Marie - I had to tell my brother last year I couldn't go to his wedding. He refused to get an annulment and now he won't talk to me. How can I fix this?
- Donna - what should be done if a baby has been baptized without his parents consent?
- (7:03) Bible Study:
- Prv 30:5-9
- When a society is rich it rejects God.
- Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163
- What does it mean to remove the falsehoods?
- Lk 9:1-6
- What is the Kingdom of God? Father explains.
- Prv 30:5-9
(23:11) Break 1
- (24:57) Letters:
- Father answers listeners' questions.
(34:41) Break 2
- (35:30) Word of the Day:
- Tested
- (39:24) Phones:
- John - While praying Nicene creed - when we say he descended into Hell and rose again - when did he rise the first time? why are we saying again?
- Rose - The mass on Radio - the phrase not worthy that you should enter under my roof makes sense if you are in person but not if you are just listening. Should we say something different if aren't actually receiving it?
- Richard - there are so many saints - isn't our lady enough? Why are there so many saint celebrations
- (3:48) Bible Study:
- PRV 21:1-6, 10-13
- Father talks about how this verse shares the power of women.
- LK 8:19-21
- What are the theories of Jesus’ brothers and sisters?
- PRV 21:1-6, 10-13
(23:20) Break 1
- (24:03) Letters:
- Father talks about the Deuterocanonical books and some great quotes about prophecies from them, the principles of atonement and its meaning as well as many more questions.
(35:29) Break 2
- (36:54) Word of the Day:
- Justice
- (40:11) Phones:
- Francine - What do you think about this? About your argument that Jesus didn't have brothers b/c they weren't at the cross. But the apostles weren't there besides John. That doesn't prove that Jesus didn't have brothers.
- Mark - Will we miss people loved ones that don't make it to heaven?
- Christine - Is it okay to go to a wedding of a Catholic, not getting married in the Church?
- (6:31) Bible Study:
- Prv 3:27-34
- Father talks about the importance and gift of the commandments.
- Lk 8:16-18
- Father talks about undeserved favors
- Prv 3:27-34
(23:55) Break 1
- (25:58) Letters:
- How do you know you will be one of the sheep instead of one of the goats? How did the Sacrifice of the Mass develop over time? Father answers these questions and more in this letters segment.
(35:30) Break 2
- (36:18) Word of the Day:
- Taken Away
- (40:25) Phones:
- Matt - St. Faustina in her diary, when she says 'moment of death, Jesus would appear to a soul to accept his mercy' does a soul have free will to accept? A Get out of Jail Free Card?
- Richard - With the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church and the changing of the Nicene Creed and the Filoque, who changed the wording?
- Don - The modern day Palestinians, who were they descendants from, Philistines, Amalekites etc.
- Steve - In today’s Gospel, Luke 8:18, could you explain the passage?
- (5:23) Bible Study:
- 1 COR 15:12-20
- Why is the resurrection so important? Father explains this crucial point.
- Lk 8:1-3
- Father translates this passage into the Father Simon Says iteration.
- 1 COR 15:12-20
(20:11) Break 1
- (22:03) Letters:
- Father shares a letter from his friend Bishop Edward Slattery, written shortly before he passed away earlier this month. In this letter, he reflects on his blessings as a bishop. Father answers questions about how to keep your faith in the midst of toxicity around you, and he explains the trials of Saints Peter and Paul.
(32:39) Break 2
- (33:26) Word of the Day:
- Empty
- (37:00) Phones:
- Veronica - Around Halloween, what should we avoid, and is it okay to dress kids in costumes? How can we prevent and avoid evil spirits that day?
- Lilly - My sister has cancer and is dying. We asked a priest to anoint her but didn't hear confession. He said that anointing took care of it. Could you clarify?
- Mary - Question about confession and remission of our sins. My son has gone to the Hebrew religion and has equity to atone for. Could you explain that and how it's compared to Catholic confession?
- (4:24) Bible Study:
- 1 COR 15:1-11
- Being saved is in the present tense. Father explains this and much more.
- 1 COR 15:1-11
(19:16) Break 1
- (21:03) Letters:
- Father Explains yesterday’s reading about children in the square, what would life be like if the Mass was not a sacrifice, and why was Peter rebuking Jesus? Father answers this and many more questions.
(32:07) Break 2
- (32:48) Word of the Day:
- Importance
- (35:34) Phones:
- Marie - When you hear that faith w/o works, do things you do for your family count as works?
- Marie - How did the Magi know where to go when they saw the star?
- Patrick - Do we re-crucify Jesus at the mass and if not, why do we drink the body/blood of Christ at the mass?
- Jerry - Was the sinful woman St. Mary Magdalene?
- Margaret - Fr. Simon on Januarius and the blood actually liquefies three times a year, in May, September 19, December
- (4:36) Bible Study:
- 1 Cor 12:31-13:13
- What is love? Father answers this and whether it's more than a feeling.
(23:27) Break 1
- (24:04) Letters:
- What does the fear of God mean? What does it mean to not despise? How do you respond to people who say that the sin of Sodom was lack of hospitality? Father answers all of these questions.
(35:30) Break 2
- (36:04) Word of the Day:
- Demon… (kind of)
- (37:29) Phones:
- Mark - I'm an atheist and I have a question about heaven and hell.
- Steven - Question about racism and race and how it correlates with authentic love.
- Rita - I went to a funeral at another church. Instead of lifting up the chalice and host, the priest just elevated a bowl with hosts in it. Could you explain?
- David - When we profess our faith, there's the part about judging the living and the dead. What happens if we die before the final judgment? Are we judged immediately or later?
- (3:17) Bible Study:
- 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a
- What are the gifts of the Holy spirit really?
- 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a
(20:27) Break 1
- (21:42) Letters:
- When was the first temple destroyed? Can someone work at a Cannabis store? Are religious names used for legal purposes? Father answers this question and more in the mail box
(33:04) Break 1
- (35:57) Word of the Day:
- Pagan
- (38:35) Phones:
- Holly - I have seen on YouTube a letter that Pontius Pilate wrote about the passion of Christ. Is that legit?
- Rosie Can Catholics conduct business w/freemasons? We have an accountant who has freemasonry stuff in his office.
- Donna - Why in the mass we say 'Dare to say the Our Father'?
- Peter - I was curious if there's a single source was a person could find out all accepted Church doctrine?
- (3:20) Bible Study:
- Jas 2:14-18
- Father Distinguishes between the different “works” which are referenced in the bible.
- 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33
- Father talks about a custom which seems to have existed called the “love feast”
- Lk 7:1-10
- Father talks about the toughness of Centurions
- Jas 2:14-18
(21:18) Break 1
- (22:02) Letters:
- How do you deal with discouragement? What is the definition of race? Who was the Centurion from yesterday’s readings? Father answers these and more questions.
(37:17) Break 2
- (38:04) Word of the Day:
- Tradition
- (42:05) Phones:
- Mark - Did the devil know he was assisting for his own demise at the crucifixion?
- Krista - I saw a video about how he's going to be a minister, and how Constantine started a national religion and full of hate. How to talk to people who believe that?
- Dean - What would happen if priest spill consecrated wine. How to clean, as it's hard to get every drop.
- Maritza - thank you for his show. Prayer request for my brother.
- (3:27) Bible Study:
- 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27
- How do you properly kill a chicken? Father explains.
- Lk 6:39-42
- Father shares the word in Greek for Gospel.
- 1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27
(22:56) Break 1
- (24:33) Letters:
- Father talks about Agape Love and what it means to not eat meat sacrificed to other gods. Enjoy some humor about the gospel reading today. Father also answers the question: "Are all religions the same?"
(35:59) Break 2
- (37:01) Word of the Day:
- Stewardship
- (38:32) Phones:
- Al - If my child or grandchild is not getting married in a Catholic Church, could I still to go to the wedding?
- Dennis - A friend who's leaving the faith, b/c he read about a supposed family that created Christianity and Jesus? What do you think?
- Mary - Thank you, Fr. Simon! His comments about attending non-Sacramental functions resonated and helped me, as my oldest daughter is having a same- sex ceremony and we're one of the few not attending.
- Madison - Why do we have fingers, hearts of saints, relics?
- (2:29) Bible Study:
- 1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13
- Father shares fascinating facts about the diet of people from the ancient world.
- LK 6:27-38
- Are Christians pacifists?
- 1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13
(22:45) Break 1
- (23:55) Letters:
- Is race determined by skin color, where is the reference to Purgatory in the Bible, and is the phrase “you fought me until you knew me” in the Bible?
(35:10) Break 2
- (35:51) Word of the Day:
- Knowledge and Mind
- (38:49) Phones:
- Joe - Did BVM keep her pregnancy secret from St. Joseph, b/c it seemed like he found out when she was showing?
- Samantha -My children attack me all the time and say horrible things to me. I got guardianship for my grandson, and they attack me ever since. I pray for them, but don't want them in my life. Is that a sin?
- Teresa - My husband's uncle is close to dying. He was raised Catholic, but his wife is not Catholic. I'd like him to receive last rites, but my husband says I shouldn't say anything. What do you think?
- Martha - My elderly mother had an abortion 40 years ago, and I'm the only Christian in my family. She practices Buddhism. She seems open to discussing about whether abortion is a sin. What could a non-Christian do to be forgiven of a serious sin?
- Kathy - Looking for a book for a young adult woman who's being attacked by anxiety and impatience, feeling lost in this life.
- Carmela - What do you think? Did the angel explain everything to Joseph when he appeared to him? Was this possible?
- (3:27) Bible Study:
- Lk 6:20-26
- Father discusses the contradiction in Jesus' statement
- 1 Cor 7:25-31
- Why is this reading upsetting? Find out here.
- Lk 6:20-26
(20:00) Break 1
- (22:11) Letters:
- Father talks about the interpretation of old and new wine skins in the Bible, and what does it mean that Jacob wrestled with a man?
(32:38) Break 2
- (33:42) Word of the Day:
- Good
- (36:20) Phones:
- Nicole - How do I find out what relic is in my Church altar if the parish priest doesn't know? Do you think the diocese knows?
- Brian - I'm legally divorced with my ex-wife, and working on an annulment. I'm currently seeing another woman, and we both want to get married in the Church. Is it okay for us to live together, me in the garage, and living brother/sister until the annulment is complete. And I still want to take communion in the meantime.
- Ralph - The two words are similar, monstrance and monstrosity; What do you think about that, and where it comes from?
- Val - My daughter is engaged to a Greek Orthodox, could a Roman Catholic concelebrate the wedding?
- (4:15) Bible Study:
- 1 Cor 6:1-11
- What does it mean to judge, which Paul is talking about in this reading?
- Lk 6:12-19
- Father talks about what is meant when it says that Jesus spent the night in prayer.
- 1 Cor 6:1-11
(21:40) Break 1
- (23:10) Letters:
- Father shares whether or not only Catholics can go to heaven, the differences between Catholics and Protestants and what true ecumenism is.
(36:12) Break 2
- (37:49) Word of the Day:
- Level Ground
- (39:21) Phones:
- Mary - You said yesterday that slaves were fellow Christians and had rights, could you clarify that?
- Nicole - How do I discern the heart vs. the mind?
- Patty - Luke 10:17: About 72 returned rejoicing, but some Bible accounts say 70. Could you explain?
- Paul - What is the status of St. Gregory of Palamas (Eastern saint) as he had a debate with Barlaam, and they argued about the energy and essence distinction. How St. Gregory of Palamas viewed in the Orthodox Church?
- (4:13) Bible Study:
- 1 COR 5:1-8
- Father talks about how people probably saw someone living with his father’s wife in those times.
- Lk 6:6-11
- Father explains why the Jews were furious when Jesus healed on the Sabbath.
- 1 COR 5:1-8
(23:14) Break 1
- (24:01) Letters:
- Father shares some thoughts on the Church in Africa, and he answers, "why is the age of reason for receiving communion at the age of 7-years-old?" Also, what does the word Didymus mean?
(36:35) Break 2
- (37:18) Word of the Day:
- Ephphatha
- (40:59) Phones:
- Mac - A panel fell off the wall, right after someone died in that room. What does he think about that?
- Jennifer - I'm a little afraid of having children because of health reasons; what do you think?
- Terence - Catechism, 675, the Ultimate Trial of the Church, what is that?
Enjoy this awesome encore show about today's readings from September 2, 2024
Bible Study: (3:58)
1 COR 4:1-5
- Is St. Paul the head butler?
LK 5:33-39
- What is a wineskin?
Letters: (22:10)
- Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel?
- Do you need to process in with the cross?
Word of the Day: Servant (31:32)
Callers
- (34:42) – Can God cause anyone to sin?
- (39:47) – The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent
- (41:16) – Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus’ time?
- (49:41) – Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I’m a strong Catholic?
Check out this awesome encore show about today's readings from September 1, 2022
Bible Study: (2:13)
1 Cor 3:18-23
- Church Politics!
Lk 5:1-11
- What does God want?
Letters (21:14)
- When can a priest deny someone absolution?
- Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?
- Listener has difficulty with her friend’s Bible Study
Word of the Day: Deceive
Callers
- (35:55) – What do you think of Pentecostalism?
- (38:53) – How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything?
- (40:45) – Can the devil read your mind?
- (42:32) – Thank you for all your advice! I’ve been listening to you for a long time!
- (44:52) – Latin translation help
- (1:44) Bible Study:
- LK 4:38-44
- Father explains this passage in a very thorough way.
- 1 COR 3:1-9
- Father shares what weapons to use to solve divisiveness in the church.
- LK 4:38-44
(22:57) Break 1
- (24:33) Letters:
- Father clears up some misunderstandings people had when listening to his show, the meaning of the word the Kingdom and does getting paid to babysit on Sunday does not keep holy the Sabbath.
(33:18) Break 1
- (33:42) Word of the Day:
- Agape
- (36:50) Phones:
- Jane - I had an abortion what do I do now?
- Matt - my priest said in remembrance and not in remembrance of me. Does this make it invalid?
- Gloria - does the body do with the soul when we die and in confession is the guilt forgiven or just the sin?
- Isaac - my father-in-law is dying, and I was wondering if you could say a prayer for him
- (1:49) Bible Study:
- Lk 4:31-37
- Father talks about the heart of God.
- 1 COR 2:1-5
- Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel
- LK 4:16-30
- Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings.
- Lk 4:31-37
(25:29) Break 1
- (26:09) Letters:
- Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class?
(36:16) Break 2
- (37:22) Word of the Day:
- Authority
- (38:43) Phones:
- Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration?
- Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible? Money root of all evil, but is it love of money?
- Suzy - Last rites? I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?
- (2:30) Bible Study:
- 1 Cor 1:17-25
- Father sheds some light on Paul.
- Mt 25:1-13
- Father goes through this passage step by step.
- 1 Cor 1:17-25
(20:21) Break 1
- (21:27) Letters:
- Father answers what the best text for the bible is and other word plays from words from Chick-fil-A to Adultery. Strange conversation, but fun!
Break 2
- (39:05) Word of the Day:
- Foolishness
- (40:26) Phones:
- Joseph - how can we love our priests better and not just see them as sacrament dispensers?
- Therese - Is it true that divine mercy is the sacrament of Confession?
- Young Thomas shares an email asking about the psalms and Vatican 2
- (1:47) Bible Study:
- Mk 6:17-29
- Father talks about the Herodian family. They were not good people.
- Mk 6:17-29
(18:25) Break 1
- (19:40) Letters:
- Do you need to go through Chemotherapy in order to preserve your life, what is penance really and why is the Catholic 10 commandments different from the Protestant 10 commandments? Father answers all of this questions and more.
(35:34) Break 2
- (36:11) Word of the Day:
- Delighted
- (38:49) Phones:
- Cathy - call no man your father. Can you explain more?
- Jennifer - My family rejects Vatican 2. How do I explain this to them?
- Roe - Can a minister to the homebound bring multiple hosts to someone? Do they really stay consecrated the whole time?
- (3:42) Bible Study:
- 2 THES 3:6-10, 16-18
- Father talks about the dispute at the time of the content of this letter.
- MT 23:27-32
- Father talks about what the word hypocrite really means.
- 2 THES 3:6-10, 16-18
(22:27) Break 1
- (24:13) Letters:
- Father shares what it means to be a doctor of the church, how can you reconcile needing to eat the body and drink the blood and the Church teaching of being able to receive both species with one or the other.
(36:50) Break 2
- (38:07) Word of the Day:
- Prosperity
- (39:22) Phones:
- Shirley - you shall not make for yourself an image for yourself anything
- Anna - who are the dead referred to in the creed - to judge the living and the dead
- Caroline - Is it valid if the priest uses the old way to consecrate the host?
- (3:26) Bible Study:
- 2 THES 2:1-3A, 14-17
- Father talks about the end of the world!
- MT 23:23-26
- Father talks about hypocrites, hopefully he isn’t talking about you.
- 2 THES 2:1-3A, 14-17
(18:57) Break 1
- (19:51) Letters:
- Father explains the difference between LORD and Lord in the bible, readings appropriate for a celebration of life and what the Church teaches on non-Catholics going to heaven
(32:49) Break 2
- (33:31) Word of the Day:
- par-oo-see-uh
- (39:52) Phones:
- Stan - what bible and study guide would you recommend?
- Jason - Can you explain more about that passage from psalms that you were just talking about?
- Gloria – Did they use the word Christian in the bible?
- (2:23) Bible Study:
- 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12
- Father talks about the significance of this song
- Mt 23:13-22
- Father explains why Jesus had stern words for the scribes and Pharisees.
- Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32
- Father talks about the readings from yesterday especially the phrase “subordinate”
- 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12
(27:03) Break 1
- (28:45) Letters:
- Father talks about what is needed in order for a priest to celebrate Mass, why would Paul say he is chief among sinners and what we will experience at t Judgement of the Lord
(36:36) Break 2
(40:31) Word of the Day:
-
- A pun
- (41:40) Phones:
- Mike - who was St. Paul writing to in gal
- and do you believe that he was the one writing the letter to the Hebrews?
- Noelle - Can you talk about the part that says no one hates their body in yesterday’s reading
- Pete - since Mary was without sin, what gifts did she get during Pentecost?
- Mary - The umbrella of orders children under mother, mother under husband. What about sister in laws? what do they owe other sister in laws?
- (2:05) Bible Study:
- Ez 37:1-14
- Father talks about dry bones
- Mt 22:34-40
- Who is my neighbor
- Ez 37:1-14
(20:47) Break 1
- (21:37) Letters:
- Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is.
(34:17) Break 2
- (35:07) Word of the Day:
- Unapipito
- (38:49) Phones:
- Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing.
- Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself. B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion. But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine?
- Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called?
- John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis. What do you think?
- (1:46) Bible Study:
- Ez 36:23-28
- Father talks about the religion of Judaism and what you probably didn’t’ know about it.
- Mt 22:1-14
- Father explains what the wedding garment is in this passage.
- Ez 36:23-28
(21:22) Break 1
- (23:19) Letters:
- Father talks about a passage from Jeremiah and how we should be careful with interpretations of passages to our times, how we should define ourselves in our relationships and what it means to lay down in green pastures?
(39:42) Break 2
- (40:56) Word of the Day:
- Caesar
- (42:51) Phones:
- Michael - Would like to thank him for all he's done and for being on the air.
- Mary - He mentioned yesterday about Latin Chants, where could I find them?
- Mark - I went to confession yesterday, it felt rushed, it was outdoors. Should I go back again?
- Jill - Books to recommend about Judaism?
- (2:29) Bible Study:
- Ez 34:1-11
- Father talks about the biblical nature of the hierarchy of the Church
- Mt 20:1-16
- Father talks about the meaning of the word Justice
- Ez 34:1-11
(21:49) Break 1
- (23:58) Letters:
- Father talks about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, is adultery a sin against the future, and were Arians saved back in the time when Arianism was widespread?
(34:18) Break 2
- (34:57) Word of the Day:
- Hoy and restful
- (38:42) Phones:
- Ted - Does he know anyone, priest or religious who could see souls today, like Padre Pio used to do?
- John - I learned recently that St. Augustine is the patron saint of gambling?
- Ricardo - How much more difficult is it being the Pope, considering how difficult it is to be a bishop?
- Mary - john 6, and how could explain to a protestant friend that Jesus is not speaking figuratively?
- Cindy - Is it a sin to watch something from Joel Osteen? It was his church show. I was just curious.
- Dan - Question about the mysteries of the rosary?
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- Ez 28:1-10
- Father talks about the dying fabrics. Don’t worry it is relevant to the readings today!
- Mt 19:23-30
- Father explains how to become a king.
- Ez 28:1-10
(20:42) Break 1
- (32:02) Letters:
- Father talks about the importance of standing up for the truth and what that means and shares his opinion on the current election.
(38:05) Break 2
- (44:17) Word of the Day:
- New Age
- (46:37) Phones:
- Arnold - I have an invitation to my granddaughter's wedding, and it's a civil ceremony, she invited me. Should I go or not.
- David - The way he was describing the feminist movement, I've never heard it that way before, could he expand on that a little bit.
- Arnold - I have an invitation to my granddaughter's wedding, and it's a civil ceremony, she invited me. Should I go or not.
- (2:50) Bible Study:
- EZ 24:15-23
- Father tackles this very challenging reading
- DEUTERONOMY 32:18-19, 20, 21
- Father shares how we need to do things from Gd rather than doing things for God.
- MT 19:16-22
- Did Jesus deny His divinity in this passage?
- EZ 24:15-23
(24:48) Break 1
- (25:47) Letters:
- Father talks about purgatory and judgment and father answers when salvation occurs in our life.
(40:51) Break 2
- (41:44) Word of the Day:
- Hope
- (43:45) Phones:
- David - Could you comment on modern day Anti-Semitism? I'm reading more and more in the media, the people who are truly anti-Semitic, but seem fairly true. What should I do?
- Eileen - Greek Orthodox, do we recognize the saints they hold up?
- (1:48) Bible Study:
- Father Shares insights about Mary today the feast of the Assumption of Mary
- Lk 11:27-28
- Father talks about what it means when Jesus talks with Mary in the bible.
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:33) Word of the Day:
- Sign
- (30:27) Letters:
- Father talks about slavery.
- (40:23) Phones:
- Gale - difference b/w the ascension and the assumption of Mary. Did she actually die or was she like Elijah?
- Kris - Did Adam/Eve ask for forgiveness?
- Lilly - If it's not in the Bible, why is it considered a mortal sin to not go to mass on Sunday
- Tricia - About the 1st reading today, could you explain the symbolism? And about labored to give birth?
- (1:08) Bible Study:
- EZ 9:1-7; 10:18-22
- Father explains the time lineup to Jesus birth to give context to this passage
- Mt 18:15-20
- Order of operations is really important
- EZ 9:1-7; 10:18-22
(27:00) Break 1
- (27:47) Word of the Day:
- Thau
- (30:55) Letters:
- Father answers questions about translations, which is his specialty.
- (39:48) Phones:
- Aaron - If somebody is in schism and working on trying to get out of this confusion, what would he suggest?
- Fr. Dan - Becoming one in marriage, he said a couple becomes one through their children, what if a couple doesn't have children
- John - About prayer and praying for people. So many people and causes, it takes so long. Is it okay to write it down on paper, and just say, 'I'm praying for all these people'
- (1:23) Bible Study:
- Ez 2:8—3:4
- Father talks about the scroll which Ezekiel received
- Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
- Father explains this passage from the perspective of the people from Jesus’ time.
- Ez 2:8—3:4
(27:00) Break 2
- (27:57) Word of the Day:
- Magillah
- (30:34) Letters:
- Father answers letters from listeners abut interesting topics including whether or not we become gods when we become one with God.
- (42:18) Phones:
- Phil - Jewish Faith and do they still expect the Messiah to be a political figure?
- Dominic - There is a song called 'Mariah’ and it refers to a storm out west.
- Teresa - When we say the divine mercy chaplet and it says 'Eternal Father, I offer you' what does that mean?
- (1:26) Bible Study:
- Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c
- Father talks about visions and how people tend to describe them.
- Mt 17:22-27
- Father talks about some interesting things from this reading
- Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c
(27:01) Break 1
- (29:05) Word of the Day:
- Electrum
- (30:14) Letters:
- Father talks about which ceremonial banquets you can go to, why statues and stainless windows are used in churches and discusses the keys of the kingdom.
- (40:50) Phones:
- Jim - When you look at Christ on the Cross, sometimes in his right hand he has two fingers pointing out and some crosses don't. Why is that?
- Patrick - In the Book of Ezekiel, refers to the men of the land of the covenant. What is the Land of the Covenant?
- Pat - I'm confused who wrote the letter to James?
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7
- Father talks about the ethnicity cleansing of Nineveh
- MT 16:24-28
- If there was nothing in it for you, would you still follow Jesus?
- NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7
(18:29) Break 1
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- Father answers when Jesus actually gave Peter the keys to the kingdom.
- (22:50) Letters:
- Father answers a whether or not confession is needed because the curtain was torn in the temple, what it means to have baptism for the dead and a visionary who saw visions of the life of Christ.
(36:23) Break 2
- (39:06) Word of the Day:
- Prophet
- (41:43) Phones:
- Daniel - Thank you for everything he's given, and that from the Catechism supports in the Kingdom of God. In CCC 221, the whole idea of his kingly nature is love. What do you think?
- Jackie - How do you get forgiveness from someone who's passed on?
- Mary - Does he know anything about Pax Christi, they're very leftist?
- Charles - Who knew and who didn't know and when that the Ark was in the Holy of Holies?
- Harriet – Can I see a relic if I am not in the state of grace?
- (1:53) Bible Study:
- Jer 31:31-34
- Father talks about Israel and some things which you may not have known.
- Mt 16:13-23
- Father talks the land in which Jesus asks an important question.
- Jer 31:31-34
(29:44) Break 1
- (30:55) Letters:
- Father talks about the transgender issue in sports and answers a question about proper Liturgical music.
(40:28) Break 2
- (42:22) Word of the Day:
- Master
- (44:30) Phones:
- Pedro - Is the priest obliged to distribute holy communion? My priest has two Eucharistic ministers do it and then he sits back down.
- Charles - Jesus gave Peter the eyes to the kingdom, but scripture says 'he will' give him keys to the kingdom. Could you explain?
- Patricia - I want to thank Fr. Simon about what he said regarding holy music.
- (2:01) Bible Study:
- JER 31:1-7
- Father talks about the difference between Israel and Juda and a bunch of other things about the exile.
- MT 15:21-28
- What does it mean that Jesus came back for the lost house of Israel
- JER 31:1-7
(23:22) Break 1
- (24:06) Letters:
- Father Shares what the great cause for death and war in our world is and father talks about the issues of today namely the Olympic games immoralities and other issues n our society.
(39:34) Break 2
- (40:26) Word of the Day:
- Tambourine
- (42:15) Phones:
- Rose - How can we change prayers around without taking away from their meaning. Especially changing around words like we to I?
- Pat - can a parent bless a child before their wedding?
- Carol - I heard that st. peters wife was crucified and that he had to watch. Is this true
- Jason - what would an interfaith couple have to do to make a marriage work?
- (1:49) Bible Study:
- DN 7:9-10, 13-14
- Father Explains what it means that Jesus is the “son of man”
- 2 PT 1:16-19
- Father explains this passage and why some people think the bible is a myth.
- Mk 9:2-10
- Father talks about how the shroud of Turin connects with the Transfiguration
- DN 7:9-10, 13-14
(21:31) Break 1
- (22:15) Letters:
- Father answers whether or not the holy souls in purgatory can pray for us, should you bless yourself holy water if you do not receive communion and what else Jesu could mean by rising from the day
(34:18) Break 2
- (35:16) Word of the Day:
- Tent
- (37:53) Phones:
- Myra - Question about receiving wine during communion. Could i SKIP that and just take the host?
- Joe - Has he ever researched how was it that Jesus makes it a point that Jesus is the one that I loved?
- Michael - Transfiguration and why John doesn't mention it.
- (1:54) Bible Study:
- Mt 14:13-21
- Father talks about the role of the Messiah to renew the mana in the desert.
- Jer 28:1-17
- Father explains the yokes mentioned in this reading.
- Mt 14:13-21
(18:13) Break 1
- (19:48) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the mean of the word scribe, how do you know if you should stop praying for something and answers questions about the history of communion in the hand.
(38:30) Beak 2
- (39:23) Word of the Day:
- Desert
- (40:34) Phones:
- Claire - I understand that the gospel is read because it is the teaching of Christ, but what about the 1st and 2nd reading? What are they for?
- Chris - What is the meaning of the word 'Selah' in the Psalms?
- Peter - If David was a 'man after God's own heart, how can we believe this when he was an adulterer and a murderer?
- Larry - Do you have any thoughts on Catholic colleges which are Catholic in name only.
- (2:25) Bible Study:
- Jer 26:1-9
- God speaks through the most unlikely sources.
- Mt 13:54-58
- Who are the brothers of Jesus?
- Jer 26:1-9
(21:39) Break 1
- (23:36) Letters:
- Father explains the promise of the scapular and the different colors of the scapular and how do you respond to someone who says the Olympic ceremony was not mocking the last supper?
(37:44) Break 2
- (38:29) Word of the Day:
- Lupe
- (42:35) Phones:
- Suzette - 1 Tim 2:15 can you explain this?
- Matt - Due to my work schedule there is a week that I am just unable to go to Mass. Where do I draw the line?
- Diane - wants to chime in on word of the day
- (4:22) Bible Study:
- Jer 18:1-6
- Father explains the passage about the Potter and the wheel.
- Mt13:47-53
- Father talks about the surprising fact about what makes up the Church
- Jer 18:1-6
(23:07) Break 1
- (23:45) Letters:
- Father tackles a letter from a listener complaining about father not using logic and answers a question from a Greek Orthodox letter about Easter and questions about being free to marry marriage.
(38:41) Break 2
- (39:20) Word of the Day:
- Desposynee
- (41:22) Phones:
- John - Is there any theology behind the idea that people still exist in hell, as opposed to being completely obliterated.
- Terence - Question about the sin of sorrow, what do you think about that?
- Margo - Some of the fallen angels left heaven to be able to reproduce, what do you think?
- Alex - ON the topic of indecision, how to be a more decisive person?
- (1:53) Bible Study:
- Jer 15:10, 16-21
- Father talks about the Mass and the purpose of the human life
- Jn 15:15b
- Father shares what the word Kingdom means
- Jer 15:10, 16-21
(26:00) Break 1
- (29:05) Letters:
- Father answers questions about handling the Eucharist, Obedience to the bishops and whether or not people say please in the bible?
(38:25) Break 2
- (41:20) Word of the Day:
- Repent
- (42:40) Phones:
- Alex - My dad thinks he has special dispensation
- Thomas - John 6 - can you help me better understand the Bread of Life
- Judy - About abortion, can you help me rationalize how does the devil win with abortion? I am assuming babies go straight to heaven.
- (1:55) Bible Study:
- Jer 14:17-22
- Father talks about the wrath of God and what it really means
- Mt 13:36-43
- What kind of weeds are Jesus talking about?
- Jer 14:17-22
(21:38) Break 1
- (28:17) Letters:
- Father talks about the error of baptizing the dead, who the first protestants were and whether or not some of the disciples knew Jesus when He was young?
(37:46) Break 2
- (40:54) Word of the Day:
- Mercy Seat
- (43:37) Phones:
- Jason - How do we communicate to family that Christians are not bad. I feel like saying nothing is the only thing that works.
- Monica - How do I respond to someone who thinks Jesus is only a prophet
- Jillian - The 'Living and the Dead' in the Creed. I've also heard 'The quick and the dead'. Does Fr. Simon know anything about this?
- (10:18) Bible Study:
- JER 13:1-11
- Father explains the important aspect of this passage which is different than you probably think.
- LK 10:38-42
- Father Simon deals with the problem in the Gospel with Mary and Martha
- JER 13:1-11
(20:04) Break 1
- (20:50) Letters:
- Father answers questions about blessing consecrated ground for burial, helps a listeners understand Paul’s words in his letters to the Corinthians and explains the glory of man which is woman and what that means really.
(34:34) Break 2
- (35:04) Word of the Day:
- Love
- (41:40) Phones:
- Michael - Did the devil enter the serpent or the other way around?
- Paloma 12-years-old - What is the best way to talk to someone who is dressing immodestly?
- Dean - Why did the authorities need Judas to find Jesus? Wasn't Jesus already famous?
- (4:15) Bible Study:
- JER 3:14-17
- Father shares the eloquent poetry in this passage.
- MT 13:18-23
- Father talks about the kingdom and the word logos.
- JER 3:14-17
(23:13) Break 1
- (24:05) Letters:
- Why did God have a chosen people of Israel? What are some good books for an agnostic atheist? And why should we fast?
(36:17) Break 2
- (37:40) Word of the Day:
- Mercy Seat
- (41:51) Phones:
- Jason - The Eucharist and non-Catholic denominations. Is it Catholic believe that when you take the Eucharist in those dominations, is that the Real Presence?
- Richard - In revelations, it says 'who ever adds any words or deducts any words, part of the kingdom will be taken away...Does that apply for in the future? Like for the protestants.
- Ann - Is it correct to say in Genesis 1 God went big, and Genesis 11 went small with Shim?
- (2:06) Bible Study:
Father talks about Saint James on his feast day?
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- 2 Cor 4:7-15 - Father explains dying to self in the context of this reading
- Mt 20:20-28
- What is the throne that Jesus speaks about?
(20:36) Break 1
- (21:25) Letters:
- Father answers questions about whether or not you need a pastor to have a valid wedding, the value of the authority of the papacy and when it might be appropriate to clap in church?
(36:36) Break 2
- (37:22) Word of the Day:
- Homage
- (40:08) Phones:
- Tasha - Is baptizing animals/pets blasphemy?
- Mary Ellen – Difference between sacrifice and reparation?
- Damon - Difference between Greek words 'Genaou' and 'Ginamai'?
- Matt - I heard that the bells of the Mass are baptized and not just blessed, that's why they should not be silent during Mass. Is this true?
- (1:52) Bible Study:
- Jer 1:1, 4-10
- Father shares what the word Kingdom means
- Mt 13:1-9
- Father explains what the seed is in this reading.
- Jer 1:1, 4-10
(22:26) Break 1
- (24:35) Letters:
- Father talks about the need for good music in Mass but also should be focused on God, answers questions about the souls of animals and whether or not Adam and Eve knew how to repent.
(33:40) Break 2
- (34:44) Word of the Day:
- Prophet
- (40:55) Phones:
- Stuart - What is the reason the protestants moved away from the Eucharist? They seem to not even have mass anymore. why stop something the apostles started?
- Therese - book suggestions on learning more about the Eucharist. And is it better to pray the rosary in a church or in a public square?
- (1:54) Bible Study:
- MI 7:14-15, 18-20
- God delights in forgiveness
- MT 12:46-50
- Did Jesus have actual brothers and sisters?
- Gal 2:19-20
- Father explains the meaning of being cursed.
- MI 7:14-15, 18-20
(23:18) Break 1
- (23:59) Letters:
- Father answers questions about tattoos, what superstition is, what are curses, what it means that the gates of hell will not prevail against us, what to do if you feel the presence of spirits and is it okay to pray the angelus at 6am?
(37:12) Break 2
- (38:32) Word of the Day
- Eucharist
- (44:51) Phones:
- Frank - The story in the book of Daniel, about Susana and the elders. They claimed that Susana had relations with the men... there was an inconsistency about the trees.... Was it enough to blame Susana?
- Susan - In the book of Chronicles, it is so violent, I am having a hard time reading it. how can a loving God do that?
Bible Study: 1:52
2 Cor 5:14-17
- Why are Paul's words here so significant?
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
- An inconsistency in Scripture?
Letters (14:27)
- Is there a place where God is not?
- Question about scapulars and Christianity as a force for good
- Why are there so many few 'normal' saints?
- Question about a letter from 1500, 'a true letter from Christ'
- What do I do if the priest has forgotten to give me a penance?
- A priest used the term 'CE,' should I mention it to the priest?
- I'm upset about how the Native Americans were treated by Catholic missionaries
- Does praying to the saints mean we're praying to the dead?
- Can Catholics marry on a Sunday?
- My grandmother gave me a necklace with a cross, do I need to wear crucifix instead?
- Do our pets go to heaven?
Word of the Day: Soul (39:30)
Callers:
- (43:15) - Naming Guardian Angels and if that's okay? A friend says we shouldn't ask for it, but it's revealed to us anyway
- (46:37) - What do you think of the idea of a brown scapular tattoo?
- (48:55) - Are the Deuterocanonical books considered holy scriptures?
Bible Study:(3:00) Is 7:1-9
Multiple kingdoms wanted to overthrow Judah and end the house of David.
Mt 11:20-24
Miracles are important and they gain our attention.
Letters (21:47): Fr. Simon answers questions about the elevator music on the show, about John 6:66 and how many of Jesus’ disciples continued t follow him, why does the King James version at Mark 2:17 talks about repentance,
Word of the Day (33:30): Shear-jashub
Phones (42:35): Rose- I feel like my faith is being shredded. How do I forgive when there is so much to forgive?
Rose- When I receive Holy Communion, there is a priest and extraordinary minister. I like to receive from the priest. Is this ok or a sin of pride?
Enjoy this Encore show about today's readings from July 11, 2022!
Bible Study: (2:07)
IS 1:10-17
- What were animals used for in ancient world?
MT 10:34-11:1
- Has Jesus come for the sword?
Letters (20:32)
- How should I refer to my transgendered niece?
- When does the soul enter the body?
Word(s) of the Day: Hosanna & Host (36:03)
Callers
- (39:22) What are your thoughts on donating eggs to clinics for families to have children?
- (41:31) My co-worker blasphemes God, what should I do?
- (43:49) Why don't we say, 'Thine is the kingdom' at Mass?
- (47:33) If a Protestant dies for their faith, do they go to heaven?
- (48:49) Truth about IVF
- (50:04) I agree with Fr. Simon about IVF
- (1:52) Bible Study:
- Hos 14:2-10
- Father shares some obscure facts around this passage
- Jn 16:13a; 14:26d
- What does it mean to be shrewd as serpents? Father explains
- Hos 14:2-10
(20:10) Break 1
- (21:43) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the vulnerability of the Eucharist, the covenant with Abraham, demonic possession and the book of Daniel
(33:47) Break 2
- (36:04) Word of the Day:
- Innocent
- (38:22) Phones:
- Kedar - Question about the Gnostic Gospels. Why did the early Church leaders remove the thought that Christ was risen figuratively?
- Francine - Fr. prays 'hearts of the faithful' we should be praying for all people. What do you think?
- Jerry - I'm 82 years-old, live by myself. Is it okay to go to Saturday Vigil Mass? Is a spiritual communion and radio mass, is that effective like going in person?
- Joe - From Our Lady of Fatima Saints Podcast, The Angel came from heaven and gave the body and blood to the younger child. Could you explain about that.
- (2:24) Bible Study:
- Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9
- How did Saint Matthew use this verse? Father explains
- Mt 10:7-15
- Father talks about what it means to proclaim with authority.
- Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9
(25:14) Break 1
- (26:00) Letters:
- How do people with mental illnesses get involved with the parish life, why God would tell Hose to marry a harlot and how is the devil defeated? Father Simon answers these and more!
(39:14) Break 2
- (40:12) Word of the Day:
- Keep
- (42:22) Phones:
- Agnes - Diff b/w conservative and the Liberal Judaism groups?
- Greg - I'm a Eucharistic Minister, and after Sunday mass, the Sacristan, approached me if I could give her communion.
- Gina - Predestination, is that true sometimes?
- (1:52) Bible Study:
- Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12
- --Just because someone looks holy, that that doesn’t mean they’re holy. To be holy is to belong to the Lord.
- Mt 10:1-7
- --Some of the disciples don’t get along, but Jesus brings them together.
- Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12
(25:04) Break 1
- (25:45) Letters:
- About using a dead body for medical purposes, Apostolic Succession, about a Eucharistic prayer said to Fatima children
(35:18) Break 2
- (35:58) Word of the Day:
- Aven
- (37:37) Phones:
- Victoria-Question about euthanasia for animals. Is it moral and ethical when our pets are suffering and in pain?
- Rose-How much power does the devil and demons have over good practicing Catholics?
- Fred- Are you familiar with the inclusive bible?
- (1:42) Bible Study:
- Hos 8:4-7, 11-13
- Father talks about the temples of the northern kingdom of Israel and the golden calves
- Mt 9:32-38
- What does it mean that they were like sheep without a shepherd? Father explains.
(21:20) Break 1
- (22:24) Letters:
- Catholic solution to the Gideon bible in hotels, how do you welcome a new pastor who seems bitter to be transferred, how to make sure you make it to purgatory and how you understand being saved by works.
(34:55) Break 2
- (35:47) Word of the Day:
- Master of the Harvest
- (40:00) Phones:
- Bob - Could you give the Etymology of the word 'evil, in the Our Father'
- Lisa - I'm an executor of a friend's will, and it says she'll be cremated and ashes are dispersed. She's semi practicing her faith. What should I do?
- Ashley - I've had homicidal thoughts b/c of what I've gone through. in my life, and in my family situation.
- Debbie – what is the difference between mortal and venial sin?
- (1:56) Bible Study:
- Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22
- The difference between religious images and statues worshiped as God.
- Mt 9:18-26
- Learn about the importance of the number 12 in this reading
- Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22
(20:10) Break 1
- (21:40) Letters:
- Is it necessary to do benediction during Eucharistic adoration, why is obedience so important, how you should understand first Corinthians and what does it mean that women will be saved through childbearing?
(34:56) Break 2
- (35:54) Word of the Day:
- Tassel
- (38:54) Phones:
- Rose - Catholics who don't pray the rosary, are they protestants then?
- Ellen - How do people in the Old Testament view the Holy Spirit? And understanding of that?
- Kent - If a man dresses in a woman's clothing, is that considered sinful?
Bible Study: (2:40)
Am 8:4-6, 9-12
- Father discusses the manifestations of the Holy Spirit
Enjoy this delightful encore from July 1, 2024, about today's readings!
Mt 9:9-13
- What was a tax farming system?
Letters (22:51)
- Why was John the Baptist the least in the Kingdom of Heaven?
- Did Jesus drink the fourth cup?
- When the Pandemic hit I ceased going to the Pentecostal Church and began going to the Catholic Church but am struggling.
Word of the Day: Telones (35:15)
Callers
- (37:38) Spiritual direction, about my job situation? My employer is now to starting to pay for travel for out of state abortions. What should I do?
- (42:16) Can my dog sense evil?
- (46:34) I need guidance on how to come back to the Church after missing for a year.
- (48:47) Which songs should I play for my wedding?
Enjoy this delightful encore show from June 30, 2022, on today's gospel readings.
Mt 9:1-8
(1:41)
- Is the covenant with the Jews superseded?
Letters (21:30)
- Father talks about the faithful having a right to good liturgy
- I'm distressed that certain Jews support abortion rights
- Does someone need to be in a state of grace to be a lector?
- Can I pray in my car?
- I've been married and divorced three times, can I get married again in the Catholic Church?
Word of the Day: Orthodox (33:08)
Callers
- (36:30) How could I get my son to forgive me?
- (43:47) Question about IVF. Responding to what you said, 'If we don't believe in the teaching of the Church, you're not Catholic'. So if you believe in IVF, are you not considered Catholic?
- (47:42) Caller asks Fr. Simon about a Scott Hahn book, "The Fourth Cup"
- (1:42) Bible Study:
- JN 20:24-29
- What is the take away from this passage? Jesus is always with us
- EPH 2:19-22
- What does it mean to be a corner stone? Father explains in an interesting way
- JN 20:24-29
(19:48) Break 1
- (20:46) Letters:
- Father Simon answers questions from first Corinthians and how Paul could be an Apostle.
(32:06) Break 2
- (32:51) Word of the Day:
- Capstone
- (39:10) Phones:
- Jesse - Mark 2:17, why the difference in interpretation compared to different bibles as one version said, 'to repentance'?
- Matt - Question about freemasonry? How to explain to a friend what freemasonry in. My friend doesn't have a Christian background?
- Gloria - You said that if Luther got a hold of the Dead Sea Scrolls, he'd think differently about works. Could you explain?
- Jason - deciding b/w episcopalian and Roman Catholic. Almost seems indistinguishable. Question about the Papacy?
- (2:09) Bible Study:
- AM 3:1-8; 4:11-12
- Father explains how the Jews struggled with monotheism
- MT 8:23-27
- Father explains the purpose of prophecy
- AM 3:1-8; 4:11-12
(22:07) Break 1
- (22:51) Letters:
- Father answers questions about whether or not you can make up your own act of contrition for confession, can you wear polyester scapulars, how to respond to someone who says Catholics are not Christian and what is the proper wine need for consecration.
(32:50) Break 2
- (33:54) Word of the Day:
- Rebuked
- (36:49) Phones:
- Carolyn - Question about Sunday's readings? and the significance of the number 12 for the number of years in hemorrhage and 12, the daughter's age?
- Bill - Must I pray for only world peace in my rosary, as requested by Our Lady of Fatima, could I pray for other intentions as well?
- Julie - I've been invited to a baptism at a Baptist church. If I do go, what should I NOT do?
- Thomas - I went to a wedding for my cousin's daughter. Would a church recognize a wedding where they had a woman minister?
- Greg - About Last Sunday's Gospel. Question about 'synagogue official'?
- (3:05) Bible Study:
- Am 2:6-10, 13-16
- God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there.
- Mt 8:18-22
- Father unpacks the difficulty of this Gospel reading. Why Jesus came to ear
- Am 2:6-10, 13-16
(24:08) Break 1
- (25:27) Letters:
- Father answers Questions about how to talk to a child about how babies are conceived and how to deal with worry and death?
(34:30) Break 2
- (35:24) Word of the Day:
- Scribe
- (37:03) Phones:
- Dinorah - Is it okay to spread ashes in the ocean?
- Johnathan - Question about having sexual relations with my wife, at the risk of being pregnant again after having several kids and adhering to Church' teaching?
- Nicole - Luke 2:23: Question about 'Law of the Lord' and where is that?
- (6:35) Bible Study:
- 2 KGS 25:1-12
- Father Talks about the temple
- MT 8:1-4
- Father talks about leprosy. And the power of centurions
- 2 KGS 25:1-12
(20:16) Break 1
- (27:37) Letters:
- Father answers questions about what it means to offer it up, the separation of Church and state and answers Questions about today’s reading.
(36:58) Break 2
- (37:31) Word of the Day:
- Chaldean
- (39:41) Phones:
- Ken - You do such a great job! I listen to you every day! So grateful!
- Olga - Was the Book of Esther written before or after the return from exile?
- Young Thomas – Was Jesu all knowing?
- Ed - I think your mom taught me in La Grange, IL. Is that where you are from?
- Linda - Ezekiel Chapters 2 and 3. 'Eat what is before you.' Does this prefigure the Eucharist?
- (1:49) Bible Study:
- 2 Kgs 24:8-17
- Father talks about the history of these readings.
- Mt 7:21-29
- How do you know you are from the Lord? Father answers this.
- 2 Kgs 24:8-17
(20:55) Break 1
- (21:50) Letters:
- Father answers letters about the orthodox Church, the meaning of the word Jew, whether a person can be Buddhist and Catholic and the Traditional Latin Mass vs the Novus Ordo.
(37:24) Break 2
- (38:13) Word of the Day:
- Fool
- (40:54) Phones:
- Christina - Question about forgiveness, how to forgive someone?
- Don - Is it okay to pray the shorter version of the St. Michael prayer?
- Nathaniel - Is it okay to have lay people do communion services and is that necessary?
- Cathy - Question about those fear at the boat in the Gospels? At mass, they were talking about Apostles in the boat being frightened. Priest said they're fully surrendering to God.
- (1:52) Bible Study:
- 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3
- Father unpacks the history in this reading
- Mt 7:15-20
- Father explains what fruit is.
- 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3
(21:53) Break 1
- (22:47) Letters:
- Father answers questions about how to know when the scripture is literal or figurative, how Eucharistic miracles match up with the spiritual reality of the Eucharist and Is God ashamed of us.
(34:41) Break 2
- (35:31) Word of the Day:
- Kingdom
- (42:23) Phones:
- Mike - Question about dome of the Rock, do historians know where the Dome of the Rock in situations to the temple. Was it part of it?
- John - What's the difference b/w evangelizing with our life and evangelizing by word & deed?
- (1:51) Bible Study:
- 2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36
- Father gets into some really obscure stuff which you probably haven’t heard.
- PS 48:2-3AB, 3CD-4, 10-11
- Father talks about what it means to not throw your pearls before swine.
- 2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36
(21:15) Break 1
- (21:55) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the great pyramids, where the best place to donate gifts, who are the psalms addressed to, how baptism works, and the meaning of the Sunday Gospel.
(36:31) Break 2
- (37:17) Word of the Day:
- Thlipsis
- (40:59) Phones:
- Donna - What do you think about particles that fall on the floor during communion, would that be casting your pearls before swine?
- Daniel - When we pray the rosary or any prayers that are repeated like the Our Father, Hail Mary, why repeat?
- Patrick - Could I baptize my grandson in the hospital, until I could get him officially baptized?
- Claire - A funeral today in a Catholic and the man is a known Mason, and not Catholic. Why would a funeral be there, and should I say something to the pastor?
- (2:47) Bible Study:
- Father talks about Saint John the Baptist
(19:43) Break 1
- (20:24) Letters:
- Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion,
(32:33) Break 2
- (33:29) Word of the Day:
- Solemnity
- (38:59) Phones:
- Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about?
- Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?
- (2:06) Bible Study:
- 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
- Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this!
- Mt 6:19-23
- What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is.
- 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
(18:12) Break 1
- (18:57) Letters:
- Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession.
(40:00) Break 2
- (40:17) Word of the Day:
- Zion
- (43:38) Phones:
- Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood?
- Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest. Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?
- (1:57) Bible Study:
- MT 6:7-15
- Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection.
- MT 6:7-15
(22:04) Break 1
- (22:50) Letters:
- Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not.
(36:15) Break 2
- (37:14) Word of the Day:
- Parapiptó
- (39:49) Phones:
- Joe - What do you think about passing out cards asking people how did confession heal them?
- Rob - Question about John 6 53:57 and Jesus doubles down on flesh and blood. But on 63 he talks about spirit. Could you explain?
- Bill - What the ancients meant when they said, in the name of Jesus?
- (2:07) Bible Study:
- 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14
- Father talks about the sacred name of God
- Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
- Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women.
- 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14
(23:04) Break 1
-
(24:11) Letters:
- Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why baptism takes away original sin.
(37:18) Break 2
- (37:48) Word of the Day:
- Hypocrite
- (41:55) Phones:
- Rose - A friend of mine is involved in some new age stuff, it's a divine feminine energy located at the spine, based on Hindu Philosophy, what should I tell my friend?
- Norma - My grandson's baptism; He's one year old and hasn't been baptized yet. I've been blessing him with holy water, could I continue doing that? Could I baptize himself?
- Steve - Is there a noticeable in your lived experience as a Christian if you commit a mortal sinas opposed to venial sin?
- Rob - John 6 bread of life discourse, and question about that. Also about spirit that gives life? Could you explain? Also what would it take to commission the Fr. Simon Bible?
- (2:36) Bible Study:
- 1 Kgs 21:17-29
- Grace is a gift, but we inherit sin.
-
Mt 5:43-48
- What is love?
- 1 Kgs 21:17-29
(21:49) Break 1
- (22:31) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the word Rubric and if the pope prays for himself at Mass,
(29:18) Break 2
- (30:05) Word of the Day:
- Commandment
- (32:28) Phones:
- Danielle - Could you clarify what the Episcopal Church is?
- Mary Alice - Did Christ actually take a drink of the wine that day at the last supper?
- Karen - I teach at a Catholic School, how to teach kids to not use the Lord's name in vain in a gentle way?
- John - Question about the word 'as' in 'as we forgive'. Could you explain about that word?
- Tim - I have a funeral, father in law is Lutheran, can I take their communion?
- Jill - Had a miracle, my son in law, had 2 years to live, and had a new baby, and had 40% shrinkage cancer, which is a miracle.
- Laine - What happens to our bodies, before the 2nd coming?
- (1:56) Bible Study:
- 1 Kgs 21:1-16
- Who was Jezebel really?
- Mt 5:38-42
- Father Explains some of the context of this passage.
- 1 Kgs 21:1-16
(18:22) Break 1
- (19:09) Letters:
- Father answers a question about the uniqueness of women, why demons are sometime compelled to speak the truth and if Catholics can attend a non-Catholic wedding.
(31:44) Break 2
- (32:35) Word of the Day:
- Tunic
- (37:50) Phones:
- David - I know that you need to forgive your enemy but what if you confess that you are angry with them but don't actually forgive them. Can you still go to Heaven then?
- Carol - Did they keep doing blood sacrifices after Jesus died and until the temple was destroyed?
- Christine - If a catholic marries a non-Catholic and they get divorced, can they get remarried since their marriage wasn't binding?
- Carolyn - on wine at mass? I see people going up and taking the wine even though they are sick. Can we just take the host?
- (2:37) Bible Study:
- 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16
- Father explains how amazing this passage is. Check it out to have your mind blown!
- Mt 5:27-32
- Jesus talks about adultery and father explains what that means
- 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16
(22:47) Break 1
- (24:06) Letters:
- Father answers the Question of if God is real why can’t we see him, and the church’s stance on IVF?
(34:59) Break 2
- (36:08) Word of the Day:
- Horeb
- (37:40) Phones:
- John - War and in the Old Testament, God tells David to conquer various nations. What is the diff b/w just war theory and what happened in the Old Testament?
- Bob - How do we NOT clap at mass AND not stand out as being different from everybody else at mass?
- (1:47) Bible Study:
- 1 Kgs 18:41-46
- Father explains this reading and the proper context of it.
- Mt 5:20-26
- Father discusses what it means to be in the kingdom of God.
- 1 Kgs 18:41-46
(20:41) Break 1
- (23:10) Letters:
- Father answers letters about Jesus being the door which no one can enter except by him, gives advice about humility and answers questions about radical acceptance. And helps someone who is in an invalid marriage with a possessed man!
(37:56) Break 2
- (39:46) Word of the Day:
- Raqa
- (40:48) Phones:
- John - During the mass, why is the chapter and verse not mentioned?
- Charlie - About the Exultant, 'O Happy Fault' how are we better off as Jesus as our redeemer, if Adam had never sinned?
- Joe - What do you think about the idea in my parish about putting together a healing group, like from anxiety, fear. I have experience in AA
- Brian - Guardian Angels, how to address them and how to address his fellow guardian angels?
- (1:59) Bible Study:
- 1 Kgs 18:20-39
- Father Simon explains the history behind the events of today’s reading
- (13:43) Mt 5:17-19
- Difference between laws and statute.
- 1 Kgs 18:20-39
(22:45) Break 1
- (23:33) Letters:
- Father answers some obscure letters involving John 3: 16, when sins are forgiven during the Mass, and how to understand some quotes from the saints.
(35:27) Break 2
- (37:04) Word of the Day:
- Altar
- (39:40) Phones:
- Elaine - How do you know who's talking, is it the Holy Spirit or is it evil one?
- Stephanie - A friend who just got engaged in a same sex relationship. How to respond?
- Jane - After we receive holy communion, is it always necessary to have music at that time. Could we just have silence instead?
- (2:02) Bible Study:
- ACTS 11:21B-26; 13:1-3
- The Acts and Luke were legal documents? Find out more in this bible study.
- MT 5:13-16
- Why is salt important for sacrifice? Father Simon answers this question.
- ACTS 11:21B-26; 13:1-3
(22:54) Break 1
- (24:00) Letters:
- Father answers what it means to “hasten the coming of the Lord”, What it means to Love the Blessed Mother, the beauty of the law.
(35:23) Break 2
- (36:06) Word of the Day:
- Barnabas
-
(38:40) Phones:
- Jim - Question about absolution of sins in confession and giving absolution as well?
- Joe - Can you explain the St. Michael Prayer? How many times is St. Michael going in and out of hell because it seems like people keep escaping.
- Deedee - About last rites, if you have it as a child, do you have to do it again?
- Cathy - I'm married to a Serbian Orthodox, but is their different distinction make them a heretical faith?
- Joe - My boss is a fallen away Catholic and she says there's no verse that says abortion is bad and the pill is bad. Could you help?
- (2:00) Bible Study:
- 1 Kgs 17:1-6
- Find out more about Elijah and some of the confusing words in this bible verse.
- Mt 5:1-12
- What does the word blessed mean in this passage?
- 1 Kgs 17:1-6
(23:59) Break 1
- (24:43) Letters:
- Father Simon explains mindfulness, where he went to seminary, talks about the History of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, and explains the Josephite Marriage.
(41:08) Break 2
- (41:40) Word of the Day:
- Emptiness
- (43:20) Phones:
- Ed - Could I give communion to somebody in the Greek Orthodox Church?
- Jane - When St. John and Peter went to the tomb, when they discovered Jesus wasn't there, would they have taken the Shroud?
- Mary - Is criticizing a priest' homily a mortal sin?
- Brian - Better to get both bread/wine or just one?
(1:42) Bible Study:
- Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9
- Would you follow God even if there was nothing in it for you?
- Eph 3:8-12, 14-19
- God chooses us so he is our Father
- Jn 19:31-37
- Eucharistic miracles.
(21:49) Break 1
(23:18) Letters:
- Father answers letters a about the dating of certain documents, the significance between leavened and unleavened bread and the out door Mass.
(36:09) Break 2
(36:49) Word of the Day:
- Ephraim
(39:49) Phones:
- Zach - Why do we call Michael the Archangel a Saint?
- James - Are Catholics required to canal health insurance policies that pay for abortions?
- Joanna - I'm a catechumen and reading early church fathers. They don't say much about Mary. Any reason why?
- Julie - When Jesus was lost for three days and family found him. How come Jesus was allowed to go to the Temple?
(3:10) Bible Study:
- 2 Tm 2:8-15
- Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life
(19:19) Break 1
(20:14) Letters:
- Father answers some letters which are very difficult today. Check this segment out to see how father does answering these hard cookies.
(33:29) Break 2
(34:00) Word of the Day:
- (you’re going to need to listen to listen in to what it is)
(37:30) Phones:
- Ruth - What does the Church say about yoga? I heard there's nothing wrong with it from another priest.
- Paul - What is the churches dogma on creation vs. evolution?
- Monica - What do you think about having my children decide when they're older? I raised my children Catholic, and they'll decide when their older.
- Devin - What is your favorite Bible verse?
- Mike - What Jesus meant by having sheep not of this fold?
(4:34) Bible Study:
- 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12
- Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are?
- Mk 12:18-27
- Father explains the meaning of this story.
(25:03) Break 1
(25:44) Letters:
- Father answers questions about, how Jews knew if you were ritually pure before partaking in the sacrifice, worrying about demonic possession, the resurrection of the dead and how we should read the psalms.
(35:56) Break 2
(36:45) Word of the Day:
- The
(41:35) Phones:
- Cathy - My oldest granddaughter who's married, she doesn't want children. How to approach the subject?
- Cindy - Why do the protestants have an extra line in the Our Father?
- Joe - Where they actually risen bodies, the bodies that were raised right after the earthquake when Jesus died?
(2:03) Bible Study:
- 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18
- Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here
- Mk 12:13-17
- Jesus was more clever than you would think in this passage. Find out how from Father Simon.
(21:20) Break 1
(22:17) Letters:
- Father answers questions about receiving communion, our Blessed Mother, The Saint Jude Novena and are there different levels in heaven?
(35:12) Break 2
(36:24) Word of the Day:
- Spoude (yes, that’s a word)
(39:22) Phones:
- Patricia - My daughter claims LGBTQ as her identity and inviting me to go to the pride parade this weekend. What to do?
- Paul - How does a priest determine the penance for confession?
- Jay - Eucharistic Prayer I, and why is Matthias listed separately from the apostles?
- Mike - Contradiction b/w the 1st sorrow of Mary in seven sorrows and yet the 4th joyful mystery presentation.
- Paul - What is all about the red heifers, dating back to sacrifice and Noah Hyde Laws
(2:11) Bible Study:
- 2 Pt 1:2-7
- Father explains the proper translation of several interesting words in this passage
- Mk 12:1-12
- What was the vineyard that Jesus was talking about in this passage? The answer will probably surprise you.
(17:42) Break 1
(20:56) Letters:
- Father answers questions about the ownership of time, Mortal sin and prays for a listener whose wife has cancer.
(31:58) Break 2
(32:31) Word of the Day:
- Real
(40:16) Phones:
- Kenny - When priest mixing water/wine, does it matter if he only puts the water in his vessel, but not the others?
- Bridget - A parish priest, he just recently lost his father and how do I show support for him?
- Betsy - How are we supposed to get to know our priests, when they move around a lot? Responding o what you're talking about today
- Lee - What do you think about this, our church is growing by leaps and bounds, it's beautiful (responding to what you're talking about?
Bible Study: (1:57)
- Zep 3:14-18a
- Were Jews Mono theistic in the bible?
- Rom 12:9-16
- Use of the word brotherly love is used very interesting in this passage. Check it out!
- Lk 1:39-56
- Want to understand this passage better? Father covers it here.
Break 1: (19:44)
Letters: (20:27)
- Father reads some interesting letters about the entrance chant in Mass, Hippy Colonies, The Strength of God, the welcoming nature of the Catholic faith and answers the question of the passage of time in Purgatory.
Break 2 (32:17)
Word of the Day: (33:07)
- Haste
Phones: (34:10)
- Steve - Why confession couldn't be done over zoom. You have screen, you're not seeing the priest
- Martha - How could we honor someone, even Christians and our relatives when they have gossip? And when they have harmed people in Gossip?
- Kathy - Can we have sexual relations before getting married?
- Ed - Did Joseph have relations w/Mary? A protestant friend claims he did based on Matthew 28
Bible Study: (1:52)
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12
- Growing into salvation!
Mk 10:46-52
- Trust & salvation
Letters:
- (28:00) - Thank you, Father for your views about the Diocese!
- (30:55) - Catholicism, the Jews, and killing Jesus
Word of the Day: Boundary (39:03)
Callers:
- (42:52) - I do the Liturgy of the Hours, I always thought the Feast of Corpus Christi was on a Sunday?
- (44:53) - Could you explain the Agnus Dei?
- (45:57) - Guardian Angel Prayer, to light and guard and rule and guide. Could you explain the word 'rule'?
- (47:23) - Fornication, divorce and remarriage and how is that word interpreted and diff from the Protestants and way they look at it?
- (49:16) - Conversion process in the early Church, and I'm involved in RCIA, what was it like converting during the Roman times?
Bible Study: (2:11)
1 Pt 1:18-25
- Commandments & obedience
Mk 10:32-45
- The cross of Christ
Letters:
- (22:22) - Born of the Spirit
- (27:24) - Should priests be publicly hostile to each other?
- (31:14) - Speak now or forever hold your peace
- (33:24) - Vision of Jesus
Word of the Day: Ransom (36:58)
Callers:
- (39:31) - If my friend where to die before getting last rites, is that the same as if you die before going to confession?
- (42:38) - What has happened to the animals in Eden after the fall? And Where's Aretha Franklin music that you used to play? I'm an old neighbor of his.
- (45:24) - Where can I find information about indulgences and visiting cemeteries?
-
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1178
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(46:38) - Regarding reconciliation, what does persona in Christi mean when confession is happening?
- (48:49) - I noticed that the Eucharist looks like a roaring lion in the reliquary, does that have anything to do w/the 2nd coming?
(1:54) Bible Study
1 Pt 1:10-16Father guides us through the importance of today's readings.
(23:13) Letters
Father shares a letter thank him for "getting on his soap box"
shares his insights on priests being moved around in the Church
and answers an email about the rich young man who didn't want to give up his riches for Jesus.
(38:40) Word of the Day
Mystery
(40:52) Phones
Mary - I went to mass today, the music was about Trinity Sunday, psalm was not the one listed. Even though there were all these mistakes, including homily, do I still get the grace of the sacrament?
Stuart - How to determine what parish I should attend as a new convert?
Bible Study: (1:52)
Jas 5:9-12
- The Lord is compassionate and merciful
Mk 10:1-12
- Why is today's Gospel controversial?
Letters:
- (23:16) - Love your enemies
- (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith
- (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times?
- (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever?
- (31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday
- (33:27) - Peter, do you love me question?
Word of the Day: Arminius & Baptism (35:04)
Callers:
- (40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention?
- (41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request?
- (44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ?
- (49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?
Bible Study: (1:53)
Jas 5:1-6
- How should Christians view money?
Mk 9:41-50
- What causes us to sin?
Letters:
- (23:02) - Cremation Question
- (26:56) - Should I turn on my radio at Mass time?
- (28:25) - Communion - what should I do?
- (32:56) - My husband needs to get his prior married annulled
- (35:56) - Can anyone wear the start of David?
Word of the Day: SCANDAL (37:55)
Callers:
- (39:25) - In Mark 9:49-50 everybody salted w/fire and have salt in yourself, could you explain?
- (44:04) - Question about cremation and ashes be buried in sacred ground? I'm in the process of buying a niche; does that niche count as sacred ground?
- (45:24) - Could you clarify about having the mass on radio while you're working?
- (46:24) - Entrance and Communion Antiphons should they said every mass? It's bugging me.
- (48:27) - Could you explain the burying people in three days and that we have to do that?
- (49:24) - Explain Law vs. Grace and Paul's interpretation in his writings? How does it different digest that?
Bible Study: (2:50)
Jas 4:13-17
- Father discusses young people in the Church & growth in the Church
- What is conscience?
Mk 9:38-40
- The importance of respecting those who are with the Lord
Letters:
- (22:33) - How do we understand the Holy Spirit?
- (26:11) - The Judges in the Bible
- (28:48) - Music at the Parish
- (30:09) - Pizza at the prayer meeting
Word of the Day: Enemies (33:58)
Callers:
- (38:18) - Did Mary and Joseph have children in the home?
- (41:19) - Would Flannery O'Conner's comment on the Eucharist be a good addition to the Eucharist Congress?
- (43:20) - Should we be talking more about end times and things like that?
- (47:58) - Where in the Bible does it say that we need to get married in the Church
New Testament:
https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245
Bible Study: (1:57)
Jas 4:1-10
- How do we ask God what he wants of us?
Mk 9:30-37
- What does Deacon mean?
Letters:
- (24:43)- Consulting with spirits
- (26:10) - Sabbath rest when we work in an industry that doesn't allow it
- (26:56) - Congratulating an unmarried woman
- (28:54) - Rosary recording
- (30:05) - Why was Mary the first member of the Church?
Word of the Day (36:59)
Callers:
- (39:48) - Since Christ was born of Mary, who was a human, did he have a DNA that was part of human?
- (41:27) - About the Eucharist, was there any place in the Bible that Jesus said on how to receive the Eucharist?
- (47:04) - My granddaughter doesn't want children, just wants dogs. What's a subtle way to approach this with her?
- (47:15) - The Our Father, and specifically 'lead us not into temptation.' Why is it sometimes translated temptation and in NAB, it says final test?
- (49:23) - What is the best genealogy book on Mary and her Theology?
Bible Study: (1:41)
Gn 3:9-15, 20
- Father discusses crushing the head of the serpent
Jn 19:25-34
- The importance of loving the Bl. Mother
Pentecost: father explains the history of Pentecost
Letters:
- (21:57) - Filioque
- (26:25) - Consecration question
- (27:56) - Distributing ashes
- The Veil Removed
-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM
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(31:10) - Uncle Question
- (32:34) - Missa est
Word of the Day: WOMAN (35:43)
Callers:
- (42:23) - A line from yesterday's Gospel, everything that the father has is mine, he's saying exactly what the Father says in the Prodigal son. What do you think about that?
- (44:34) - Why doesn't the creed say anything about the miracles that Jesus
- (46:32) - What Gospels did Jesus send his disciples out to preach?
- (49:24) - Who cooked and served the meal at the last supper?
Bible Study: (2:26)
Acts 25:13b-21
- How did we become Roman & Catholic?
Jn 21:15-19
- We hear the first confession of the first Pope
Letters:
- (19:13) - Biblical languages program
- (20:49) - Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to?
- (23:48) - Private property in the Bible?
- (26:49) - Consecrating Matza?
- (31:02) - Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go?
Word of the Day: The emperor (35:29)
Callers:
- (37:47) - Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died - is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one?
- (42:1) - At Easter morning service - when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this?
- (44:37) - Question about Gluten Free hosts - how do they fit in with what Father was saying?
- (46:17) - I became an usher and now I can't focus on the Mass. Any advice?
- (48:10) - Two people are trying to get divorced. They don't go to church and weren't married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?
Bible Study: (1:50)
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
- Paul's cultural context
Letters:
- (18:45) - Who was St. Jude's mother?
- (20:48) - Praying to the saints
- (22:43) - The Bee Gee's
- (23:30) - Choosing my name as grandmother
- (25:18) - Time in purgatory
- (27:36) - Praying directly to God
- (31:17) - I accidentally dropped Holy Communion
Word of the Day: Just! (35:13)
Callers:
- (38:17) - My husband died this morning and he is being cremated. Do I HAVE to follow the Catholic view of cremation since he was protestant?
- (43:02) - Verse in the Bible that Jesus said, 'you are baptized, you will gain eternal life' (Mark 16:16).
- (46:00) - Mary Magdalene mistaking Jesus for the gardener?
- (50:02) - When we're praying for the deceased, imagine the magnitude in the heavenly realm, how these prayers are lifted up?
Bible Study: (1:55)
Acts 20:28-38
- Early Church structure, talking to Bishops & the importance of giving
Letters
- (21:54) - Can we venerate Orthodox saints?
- (23:55) - What happens when we pray the Rosary. Part of the prayer are the Hail Mary's when we ask Mary to "pray for us now and the hour of our death." We aren't praying to God directly are we?
- (28:55) - Finding a Catholic Godparent
- (30:54) - Who was at the Last Supper?
Word of the Day: Consecrate (33:17)
Callers:
- 46:34 - I was told by a priest, and that if you're traveling, you don't need to make mass on Sunday? Could you clarify?
Note: we had some audio issues at the end of the show; we apologize for the inconvenience.
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
- Father discusses Holy Orders & casting lots
Jn 15:9-17
- Father tells a story about eating with a Bishop
Letters
- (22:42) - family members left the Church
- (28:45) - does it hurt when God uses us the way he wants?
- (31:01) - God hates divorce
Word of the Day: Commandment (36:26)
Callers:
- (38:56) - Is St. Paul's teachings truly the word of God?
- (46:40) - We believe that Jesus was truly God and truly Man. Did he change humanity?
- (49:40) - "I call you friends" - who are these friends?
Bible Study: (1:48)
Acts 19:1-8
- Father discusses prophecy and Baptism
Letters
- (22:18) – Is it OK to steal?
- (31:35) – I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?
Word of the Day: Mass (37:20)
Callers
- (39:03) – The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you’re not Catholic, don’t receive communion. Why don’t they do that anymore?
- (43:39) – Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?
- (46:02) – Is it God’s will for divorce, or is it my husband’s fault that he wants to divorce. I’ve been married for 25 years.
- (48:05) – ‘Despise not our petitions’, could you explain ‘despise’?
Original Air Date: May 22, 2023
Bible Study: (1:28)
Letters: (14:26)
Word of the Day: (27:47) Skenopoi
Phones: (38:40)
- Steve - The Gospels are accounts of what people witnessed so who saw Jesus in the desert?
- Philip - When does drinking become a mortal sin?
- Joe - Fear of the Lord - what does this really mean?
Bible Study: (1:26)
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
- We honor the image of God in another
Letters
- (14:24) - Get well card
- (16:42) - If God is for us, who could be against us
- (19:07) - Can Catholics give Protestant sermons?
- (22:17) - What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
Word of the Day: To be irritated (27:24)
Callers:
- (40:16) - Can you explain the Sabbatine promise associate with the Brown Scapular?
- (43:23) - Is it okay to have a Mass said outside of a Catholic Church?
- (44:26) - When Jesus says 'the Father is greater than I'?
- (46:32) - Permission for Orthodox Communion
Bible Study: (2:13)
Acts 16:22-34
- Father discusses knowledge of the future
Jn 16:5-11
- We have to admit we're sinners
Letters:
- (17:54) - St. Paul - Women will be saved through child-rearing?
- (20:55) - Distrust or disobedience as the original sin?
- (23:07) - How did we get liturgical seasons
- (27:01) - The Word
Word of the Day: Saturday and Sunday Worship (31:30)
Callers
- (40:57) - Are there specific blessings that priests should make to bless different articles?
- (45:21) - Is it dishonoring the sabbath by driving sister to airport on Sunday?
- (46:32) - Brown Scapular, received at first communion; what happened to that tradition?
Bible Study: (4:40)
Acts 16:11-15
- Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion
Jn 15:26—16:4a
- We have a prophetic religion
Letters
- (22:01) - Why does Scripture say, 'beware of the wrath of women?'
- (29:24) - What is Snake Eating in Mark?
Word of the Day: Believe (30:30)
Callers:
- (35:00) - If I'm working throughout my day while praying the rosary and interrupted; is it still beneficial?
- (43:00) - Whoever follows my commandments is my friend, could you help me understand that?
- (44:15) - Honor Father and Mother and is that also translated as 'fear'?
- (48:24) - Is it okay to wear the medal brown scapular, instead of the cloth one?
Bible Study: (1:37)
Who are the Apostles?
1 Cor 15:1-8
- What does it mean to be saved?
Jn 14:6-14
- How are we going to do greater things than Jesus?
Letters:
- (23:32) - I'm so glad you're back Father!
- (24:08) - What does St. Faustina mean by "my heart, my soul, my spirit"
- (27:35) - Revelations & Salvation
- (29:24) - Latin Mass Q
Word of the Day: Vain (36:21)
Callers:
- (51:15) - How do I deal w/my attraction to women, as my older man in my 60s. I'm married and have two sons
- (44:37) - He said, 'You need to have to be moved by the Holy Spirit, like wind moves the water,' could you explain?
- (47:40) - When the Magi told to go a diff way, where they martyred after that?
- (49:19) - Question about Paul, how his named changed from Saul to Paul?
Father Simon returned live to the mic after recovering from an illness!
St. Athanasius & the Trinity (2:49)
Acts 15:7-21
- Father discusses the reasonable moral code of the religion of Israel
Jn 15:9-11
- The biggest word in the Bible is 'AS'
Letters:
- (22:06) - Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum
- (23:17) - When did the Fall actually happen?
- (26:35) - Robert discusses reverence for the liturgy
Word of the Day: Love (30:40)
Callers:
- (35:20) - I love him and there's a lot of people praying for him and I'm one of them!
- (36:41) - In the Liturgy of the Hours, I read shorter Christian Prayer Book. They refer to Jerusalem?
- (39:46) - I just want to welcome back and I'm one of his old parishioners
- (40:41) - I was praying for Fr. Simon. A question about personal prayer and clarification on Our Father and the pronouns, 'we, us'
- (43:17) - How much of our lives do we control in our decision vs. how much the Good Lord has it planned out for us?
- (46:01) - Relative is baptized but getting married outside the Church. How to talk to her about this?
- (48:51) - I LOVE Fr. Simon when he was sick, I started to cry. How much he was missed and glad he's back.
- (49:53) - Life is back to normal and without Fr. Simon, it wasn't.
Bible Study: (1:00)
Acts 15:1-6
- Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision
Jn 15:1-8
- God’s purpose is to do what in our lives?
Letters (15:30)
- Can Catholics see R-rated movies?
- My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK?
- Can priests watch secular TV shows?
- Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism?
- What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went?
- What is spy Wednesday?
- What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice?
Word of the Day: NEW (30:09)
Original Air Date: May 18, 2024
Bible Study: (1:53)
Acts 14:19-28
- When has the Church been strong?
Jn 14:27-31a
- What was one of the great messianic expectations?
Letters (22:04)
- What is the Holy Communion fast?
- What’s Father’s take on Ez 20:25-26?
- Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness
- Listener asks Father Simon about Milton’s Paradise Lost
Word of the Day: Believe! (33:05)
Callers (37:35)
- When we die do we go right to heaven?
- Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday? Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that?
- I’m a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay?
- I’m unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter; did they have power?
Bible Study: (1:45)
Jn 14:21-26
- What does Logos really mean ? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both
Letters (20:02)
- Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires
- Listener asks about the “Lamb of God” at mass
- Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture?
- Someone told me that the Eucharist isn’t Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say?
Word of the Day: Zeus (33:50)
Callers (37:12)
- ‘Despise not my petitions’ sounds like an insult from the Memorare
- Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession–what was that?
- Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues
- Why do we have “suffered under Pilate” in the Creed?
Bible Study: (1:59)
Acts 13:26-33
- The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015
- Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr
Jn 14:1-6
- We go home when we die
Letters
- (21:00) – Why wasn’t the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus?
- (25:06) – Beatitudes and the Psalms
- (26:49) – The problem of translation with the Creed
- (31:32) – I used to preach from a bench in Nevada
Word of the Day: Oracle (36:35)
Callers
- (37:47) – If I am right in saying that a layman can’t bestow a blessing?
- (39:12) – Question about Ethiopians believing that Pilate was a saint.
- (42:02) – Question about Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Baptism in Jesus?
- (48:24) – My nutritionist is also a Reiki Master. Is it still good to have her as my nutritionist?
Bible Study: (1:48)
Mk 16:15-20
- Who was St. Mark?
Letters
- (20:20) – Why do we ask for forgiveness?
- (22:32) – Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites?
- (28:06) – Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles?
- (28:57) – How did the earth get populated?
- (34:11) – Comments about prohibitions on pork
Word of the Day: Tongues (35:00)
Callers
- (36:50) – Were Mark’s endings where diff b/c he had a different audience? Mark had a different ending? Could you comment on that?
- (38:42) - On how to forgive as my brother’s wife murdered my brother. How to forgive and how to approach?
- (45:11) – Disciples in the Upper Room, they spoke in the language given by Holy Spirit, but everybody heard in their own language. Could you comment on this?
- (47:35) – Peter given keys of kingdom and ‘get behind me Satan’. Could you explain this?
Original Air Date: April 25, 2022
Acts 12:24—13:5a
- Where was the first chancery office?
Jn 12:44-50
- What’s the main benefit to being a Christian?
Letters
- Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia?
- Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon’s take on altar servers
Word of the Day: Synagogue
Callers
- Why does Apostles Creed use ‘creator’ and Nicene creed says ‘Maker’
- If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English
- Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church.
- What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn’t people know who Jesus was?
- If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby?
- Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?
Bible Study: (2:02)
Acts 11:19-26
- Why did God keep the Israelites isolated?
Letters
- (26:37) – Using an abundance of a tip?
- (30:30) – What does a person do with an old torn Bible?
Word of the Day: Christos (34:13)
Callers
- (36:30) – Mass while traveling: The Cruise doesn’t have a Catholic priest
- (38:59) – What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics?
- (42:45) – Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay?
- (45:19) – Communion under both species
- (49:20) – Is it okay to throw away old palms?
Bible Study: (2:23)
Acts 11:1-18
- What separated Jews from pagans?
Jn 10:11-18
- What is the universal Church?
Letters
- (22:34) – Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue
- (27:18) – What’s the best way to understand indulgences?
Word of the Day: Indulgence (34:57)
Callers
- (37:34)- Do dogs go to heaven?
- (40:01) – My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower?
- (44:28) – The relationship b/w purgatory and confession?
- (47:01) – What are the rules regarding chapel veils?
- (48:03) – What does the term ‘begotten’ mean?
Original Air Date: May 1, 2023
Bible Study: (1:49)
Acts 9:1-20
- What makes this text truthful?
Jn 6:52-59
- What does today’s text actually say?
Letters
- (21:59)- What is the ‘world without end’ in the Glory Be?
- (23:32) – Question about dealing with a suicide
- (27:57) – I’m reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles?
- (32:48) – Singing of the psalms?
Word of the Day: Authority (37:59)
Callers
- (36:59) – We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears?
- (38:53) – Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why?
- (45:22) – I don’t chew the host, is that okay?
- (47:54) – What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don’t practice the faith.
Bible Study: (2:17)
Acts 8:26-40
- Why do we prepare people for Baptism?
Jn 6:44-51
- Are you saved?
Letters
- Father discusses ‘being wrong’ about yesterday’s show
- (24:40) – I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?
- (30:44) – I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process
- (31:35) – Who chooses vestment colors?
Word of the Day: Teach (35:57)
Callers
- (40:00) – Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah’s Witness and Mormons.
- (41:56) – Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge
- (44:55) – In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week.
- (49:26) – We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 8:1b-8
- It matters who we know
- How did the early Christians spread the faith?
Jn 6:35-40
- What does it mean to see Jesus?
Letters
- (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars
- (24:42) – How do I trust God more?
- (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration
Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05)
Callers
- (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven?
- (39:16) – Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still?
- (41:33) – Could you comment on the ‘American Catholic Church’, and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that?
- (43:50) – Where is hell, is it in the world?
- (46:08) – What is the proper way to say the Our Father?
- (48:08) – I’m taking an acting class, am I using God’s name in vain?
Original Air Date: April 26, 2023
Bible Study: (1:57)
Mt 7:6, 12-14
- What is a hypocrite?
Letters (2
- (25:00) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean?
- (36:23) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species
- (40:33) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses
- (45:33) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith
- (47:31) - The Transfiguration
Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:00)
Bible Study: (1:42)
Acts 6:8-15
- Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke
Jn 6:22-29
- What is the real work of God?
Letters
- (19:09) – How is David after God’s own heart?
- (28:44) – Communion service
Word of the Day: Crown (31:36)
Callers
- (33:11) – Jesus descended into hell, could you explain?
- (37:42) – How the average Jew could’ve possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ?
- (45:09) – Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me?
- (48:58) – My father recently passed away, and he wasn’t Christian. Should I have baptized him?
Original Air Date – April 24, 2023
Bible Study: (1:53)
-Daily Readings
- Acts 5:34-42
- Jn 6:1-15
-Letters (20:27)
- Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith
- When did the power of the apostles to heal end?
- Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do?
- Is there any point in payer?
-Word of the Day (34:08)
- Worship
-Phones:
- Keri – How do you find forgiveness for something you’ve done that caused someone’s death. How do you forgive yourself?
- Maro – Question about the word ‘cousin’ and relationship to Mary. Could you explain the word ‘cousin’
- Vanessa – About today’s Gospel making him king, was that going to be by force?
- Greg – When you’re trying to qualify for a plenary indulgence, and free of mortal sin. Would just going to Confession at Church qualify for going to confession?
Original Air Date: April 21, 2023
Bible Study: (1:50)
The Gospel of John
- We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit
- What does it mean to be born of wind and water
Letters
- (18:04) – Listener is worried about getting his car broken into
- (22:23) – What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis?
- (25:07) – I’m nervous about my friend’s marriage
- (31:29) – Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed
Word of the Day: Ration (36:53)
Callers
- (39:19) – Attending a Wedding Reception of a non-Catholic who may be divorced. Can I go?
- (44:22) – It’s good to have regrets in life
- (45:31) – How do I explain Confession, Purgatory, and change to the Bible?
Original Air Date: April 20, 2023
Bible Study: (2:26)
Acts 5:17-26
- Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel
Jn 3:16-21
- The price that God paid for our lives
Letters
- (23:22) – What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God?
- (29:01) – Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick?
- (30:52) – Jesus says he died for the sins of many
- (31:32) – Will all Baptized go to heaven?
Word of the Day: Evil (32:50)
Callers
- (34:32) – Why the Catholic Church says bad things about the devil, when I recently met someone from the Church of Satan, and they told me they do nice things?
- (38:59) – About today’s reading and John 3:16, and the use of the word ‘might’ what was the original word?
- (40:56) – How do you listen for God’s answer?
- (48:29) – Do you have to be baptized to go to heaven?
Original Air Date: April 19, 2023
Bible Study: (2:02)
Acts 4:32-37
- Father explains the governmental structure in Acts
Jn 3:7b-15
- What does it mean to be born from above?
Letters (21:40)
- Judas & Fulton Sheen’s theory
- Who was Thomas’ twin?
- Jesus dying for many vs all
Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:12)
Callers (35:22)
- Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time or was it come and go,. like at Annunciation and at Pentecost?
- When they stoned Stephen, why didn’t they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed?
- The Church is not in touch of reality, and I’m becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do?
- Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins? Doesn’t confession take your sins away anyway?
- Good Friday at Church, shouldn’t there be more quiet? I was hearing the choir practicing?
Original Air Date: April 18, 2023
Bible Study: (1:43)
Acts 4:23-31
- Father explains some of the meanings of the word ‘God’
Jn 3:1-8
- What does it mean to be born from above?
- What is religious consensus
Letters
- (27:59) – What does it mean to cast lots?
- (31:30) – Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her
Word of the Day: Rabim (Many)
Callers
- (39:00) – 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent?
- (40:52) – Question about the guard’s ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible?
- (42:28) – Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus. Was it the Romans?
- (46:36) – Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday’s 2nd reading?
- (49:23) – What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w ‘reborn’ and ‘born above’?
Original Air Date: April 17, 2023
Bible Study: (1:52)
Acts 4:1-12
- Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188
Jn 21:1-14
- Jesus' fraternal care for John
Letters
- (23:53) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision
- (27:11) - Triduum Question
- (29:55) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo
- (30:54) - Can I take notes during the homily?
- (31:46) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke'
Word of the Day: Touch (36:14)
Callers
- (38:39) - How would you look in a resurrected body or how would you look when you get to heaven, are you young again?
- (41:44) - Commentary about what you saw at the Holy Sepulchre and at the very base is 'Adam's Skull' What do you think?
- (44:02) - About the synoptic Gospels, did they get the writings from the people who where there?
- (47:30) - Why does the Catholic Church use the term Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday?
Original Air Date: April 14, 2024
Bible Study: (1:55)
Acts 3:11-26
- Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork
Letters
- (19:47) – what is meant by ‘Novus Ordo’ by the book?
- https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html
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https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal
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(23:30) – Brenda responds to Father Simon’s critique of the Sermon on the Mount
- (27:54) - Comment about the Novus Ordo and TLM
Word of the Day: Ghost (31:21)
Callers
- (34:04) – Why were the separation of garments at resurrection?
- (41:40) – Was Moses circumcised and how old was Moses when he was picked up as a baby?
- (45:06) – With Mass was in Latin, it was part of universal Church, everybody spoke same language and that made Church Universal.
- (48:42) – ‘Today you will be with me in paradise’ and how could he be in paradise’ if he descended to the dead?
Original Air Date: April 13, 2023
Bible Study: (1:54)
Acts 3:1-10
- Why are bells significant?
Lk 24:13-35
- Who was Cleopas?
Letters
- (24:04) – When did the presentation happen?
- (28:34) – Transfiguration, Moses, and Elijah
- (31:13) – What is meant by the communion of saints?
Word of the Day: Foolish (34:41
Callers
- (36:27) – How do I tell my parents that I’m considering the priesthood? My dad doesn’t really practice the faith and my mom might not either.
- (41:55) – My son is an Atheist. How should I evangelize him?
- (47:17) – Do Protestants give as much precedence to Good Friday as much as Catholics do, relative to the Resurrections?
- (49:56) – Why don’t Jews believe in the Messiah?
Original Air Date: April 12, 2023
Bible Study: (1:51)
Acts 2:36-41
- Father takes issue with words added to the text of today’s reading
- Father discusses the public event of Jesus’ death
Letters
- (24:08) – Can cousins get married in the Catholic Church?
- (28:46) – Does Jesus give the Sermon to the crowds?
- (30:11) – Why were statues covered in the parish before Holy Week?
Word of the Day: Twisted generation (40:03)
Callers
- (41:26) – Is it okay to bring food into the church when Our Lord is not present in the tabernacle?
- (42:39) – Clarification on Luke 24:34 about when Jesus appeared to Simon?
- (44:16) – Peter went over to the tomb with the ‘other one’. Who is the other one and why not named?
- (46:13) – My cousin said, The Pope said that Latin Mass can’t be held in church anymore, and be in gym. Could you clarify?
- (48:34) – On the road to Emmaus, they didn’t recognize Jesus, but recognized him in the breaking of the bread? But I’m wondering why they didn’t see the wounds on his hands?
Original Air Date: April 11, 2023
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 2:14, 22-33
- Peter’s confidence in Christ’s Resurrection
- Father asks how we explain the Resurrection
Letters
- (21:54) – Listener corrects Father Simon’s comments on Dr. Brant Pitre
- (28:29) – Question about what Mary deserves
- (30:18) – I like the movie, “Is Genesis history?”
- (32:06) – I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to
Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:01)
Callers
- (37:11) – 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus’ blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn’t that have made the Jews ritually impure?
- (39:07) – How can the Shroud include Jesus’ face?
- (42:05) – Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn’t it mentioned in the Bible?
- (47:56) – Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden?
- (49:46) – St. Faustina’s vision of Purgatory
Original Air Date: April 10, 2023
Bible Study: (2:25)
Psalm 136: Jesus doesn't finish the Last Supper; why?
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- The one day the Father says no to Jesus
Letters
- (20:02) - Where do the stations come from?
- (26:56) - Should I go to my friend's Easter service at a Baptist Church?
Word of the Day: Eye-Witness (33:59)
Callers
- (38:17) - Judas and Purgatory, if there was anyone who saw Judas hang herself and if not, could he have asked God to forgive him?
- (41:02) - Why on Palm Sunday, they read the passion?
- (43:47) - Luke 2356:20 - : 31, could you interpret that verse for me about wood being green and dry?
- (45:37) - About confession; Why as Catholics, we need to go to confession, to be forgiven of our sins, when God shed his blood for us?
Bible Study: (2:58)
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
- Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper
Jn 13:1-15
- Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus?
Letters
- (22:04) - Question about going to a traditional baptism
- (25:24) - Importance of beauty in Churches
- (27:01) - Judas and the morsel
- (30:00) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue
Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (32:38)
Callers
- (35:01) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me?
- (41:44) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that?
- (47:05) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest?
- (47:52) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?
Original Air Date: April 6, 2023
Bible Study: (1:59)
Is 50:4-9a
- Why is the word ‘no’ so important?
Mt 26:14-25
- Why is the word ‘no’ so important?
Letters
- (22:12) – Do the angels feel pain?
- (23:32) – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption?
- (26:51) – What is expected of me when a loved one dies?
- (29:43) – my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK?
Word of the Day: HESED (34:29)
Callers
- (37:49) – First Fridays, you’re supposed to go to communion on First Friday, does it start all over?
- (42:38) – My friend invited me to a Passover service, at a reformed Jewish temple. Is it okay to go?
- (45:27) – I’m 71 years old, Catholic, but I don’t recall ever doing confirmation. Does it make sense to do it now?
Original Air Date: March 27, 2024
Bible Study (1:40)
Is 49:1-6
- A light to the nations!
Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
- Did Jesus kneel before Judas?
Letters
- (18:18) – Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene?
- (20:53) – Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross?
- (22:58) – what’s the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met
Word of the Day: Recline (29:41)
Callers
- (32:51) – If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ Was he truly a traitor?
- (35:07) – When Jesus Gave Judas the bread did the devil enter Judas?
- (37:21) – Why were there two verses cut out of today’s Gospel?
- (41:31) – Did God give Moses more than 10 commandments?
- (44:50) – When we pray alone, can we use me/my instead of us/we?
- (46:01) – Should you go to confession even if you don’t have anything to confess?
- (47:45) – Can father explain the sense of the faithful?
Original Air Date: April 4, 2023
Bible Study: (3:26)
Father discusses ancient calendar issues
Jn 12:1-11
- Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor.
Letters
- (21:05) – Palm procession question – Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt?
- (25:48) – Custom to cover images
- (28:43) – God’s justice in the OT
Word of the Day: Nard (33:48)
Callers
- (37:02) – Paul knew very little bit about Jesus’ teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that?
- (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days. Recommendations on what to see?
- (44:43) – Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
- (47:40) – Is there a connection b/w today’s Gospel and the washing of the Apostle’s feet?
- (48:52) – In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says ‘Pray to not be put to the test’ What is he referring to that?
Today's encore show is from April 03, 2023
Jer 20:10-13
- Why does God allow for temptation?
Jn 10:31-42
- Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God?
Letters
- (19:55) – I’m uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner’s feet
- (21:53) – Are there giants in the Old Testament?
- (24:29) – Do kids need a saint name for Baptism?
- (25:20) – Why don’t we say Amen in the Fatima prayer?
- (26:21) – What does Seraph mean?
- (27:41) – I heard that St. Faustina said that “at the time of my death, I am my own apostle.”
Word of the Day: Perturbed (29:58)
Caller
- (33:35) – My daughter lives in a rural area, and there’s no nearby Catholic school, is it okay for her daughter to go to a Baptist school?
- (36:41) – The priest yelled at me for not going to mass every week, which is hard for my condition. What do you think?
- (40:06) – When did the slapping for confirmation begin and end?
- (40:40) – Jesus tends to double down on certain statements in the Gospels such as about the Eucharist and that he’s the Son of God. What do you think about his doubling down Father?
- (42:33) – When they say God made us in his image, and he’s a spirit, how does that work?
- (44:32) – Is it a sin to eat out on a Sunday because you’re making other people work?
- (45:54) – How do you respond to a son who thinks God is angry?
Original Air Date: March 29, 2024
Bible Study: (1:42)
Father begins with a discussion of yesterday’s Gospel
Gn 17:3-9
- What are the works of Abraham?
Letters
- (19:05) – Jesus and the Seraph comment
- (22:07) – Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism
- (25:09) – What does it mean to pray ‘Lamb of God?’
- (28:04) – Evidence of Peter’s existence
Word of the Day: I AM (33:01)
Callers
- (37:59) – Are only the Catholics going to heaven? What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists?
- (41:22) – Could you explain the unbloodied sacrifice of the mass?
- (44:00) – Is it a sin to name a child with a demonic name?
- (46:33) – How do you receive the graces of Divine Mercy?
Original Air Date: March 30, 2023
Bible Study: (1:56)
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
- Father explains the meaning of today's names & the Power of Fatima
Letters
- (16:43) - Deliverance ministry at a non-Catholic Church
- (25:21) - Can I write in my journal during adoration?
- (26:27) - What is sin?
Word of the Day (30:54)
Callers
- (32:50) - Could I get good interpretation of the Rich Man and the Lazarus?
- (39:06) - Why are angels saints but Old Testament prophets are not saints?
- (41:56) - What is a good book about Mary? Fisherman's Friend cough drops, is good for you
- (44:11) - How did the bleeding in the garden for Jesus, affect his wardrobe and his face
- (47:28) - All of our priests were out of town, so there was a communion service led by a woman, was that licit?
Bible Study: (2:22)
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62
- Father discuses the longest reading of the year
Jn 8:1-11
- Would Jesus ever condemn anyone?
Sunday's Readings (16:25)Hebrews: Loud Crys and Tears
John's Gospel: Why was Jesus so upset?
Letters:
- (29:09) - Fr.'s show is the highlight of my day
- (30:26) - New American Standard Bible - Thoughts?
- (32:41) - Does modesty vary by culture?
Word of the Day: Susanna (33:01)
Callers:
- (33:28) - Can a baptized Catholic go to confession if they have not received any of the other sacraments?
- (34:29) - John 12:30 and 33. Does the same Bible verse that pertains to Jesus and his suffering relate to us?
- (38:06) - Can you recommend a verse in the bible on healing?
- (41:50) - What do you about a child, born/baptized Catholic, but thinks is not Catholic anymore?
- (43:59) - When someone dies. How long should we pray for them?
- (46:12) - When we do pass away where will we be that same day and if we are in purgatory/heaven will we have a body the right away?
Bible Study: (2:18)
Wis 2:1a, 12-22
- What does it mean to be judged debased?
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
- Did Jesus lie?
Letters:
- (19:53) - On worrying
- (21:24) - Jesus as the 'Amen'
- (25:19) - Translation Questions
- (28:43) - How did John become a saint?
Word of the Day: Brokenhearted
Callers
- (38:57) - What is the age requirements for abstaining from meat on Fridays of Lent?
- (43:00) - Nephew didn't go through annulment process, as he reconciled w/his wife and they are now living together. But they LEGALLY divorced. What does Fr. Simon think?
- (45:39) - Cups of wine at the seder meal? They drink the four cups? Could you clarify?
Bible Study: (1:59)
Ex 32:7-14
- God does not need to know what's in my heart; I need to know it
Jn 5:31-47
- What does it mean to be saved?
Letters
- (19:32) - Catholic Study Bible and the Wall of Jericho
- (28:45) - Who was John the Baptist Baptizing?
Word of the Day: Depraved
Caller:
- (36:41) - Question about the intercessory prayer - if I don't like one of the prayers is it a sin not to respond?
- (40:16) - Who is qualified to give the homily? My daughter went to a church where a woman gave the homily
- (43:02) - Was Moses talking to God the Father or God the Son in today's readings?
- (45:18) - When can you actually sit down after you receive communion?
- Comment: Why so many woman in OT named Mary
Bible Study: (1:57)
Is 49:8-15
- Father explains prophecy, the number of Isaiah and the Didache
Jn 5:17-30
- Father discusses the constant creation of God
Letters
- (22:12) - Doctrine vs dogma
- (25:45) - Mystery of Faith - why don't we say "body and blood"?
- (27:09) -Can I receive communion at an Orthodox Church?
- (29:05) - Why would God require animal sacrifice?
Word of the Day: Mercy (35:18)
Callers
- (38:42) - How does the exorcist know that the devil isn't lying? Especially about his name?
- (42:07) - Luke 21:34 can you translate this? Why did he say sit instead of dwell or something else?
- (44:04) - What do purple, white, and black represent in the bible?
Bible Study: (1:50)
Ez 47:1-9, 12
- Father explains the Temple
Jn 5:1-16
- Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually in Scripture
Letters
- (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible
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https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232
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(24:47) - Picture Bible
- (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus?
Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32)
Callers
- (35:23) - When Jesus tells the man - go and sin no more - It makes it seem like Jesus thinks the reason he was sick was because he did something wrong. Is this right?
- (40:06) - I know that Jesus was fully God and Fully man. Now that he is in Heaven is he still fully God and man or is he just God now?
- (41:54) - Why does Jesus always tell people not to tell others about the miracles he's done?
- (43:08) - I went to a funeral at an SSPX church and they had communion there. Would it be bad to take communion there or was it only for people who go to that church?
Bible Study: (1:50)
Is 65:17-21
- Father proposes a solution to the situation in the Holy Land
Eph 5:8-14
- God's gift of grace & faith
Letters
- (22:54) - Polycarp and John the Apostle
- (24:06) - Our Lady pictured with the Rosary
- (27:55) - Can husbands make suggestive comments to his wife?
- (31:55) - Definition of a parable
Word of the Day: Worry (36:00)
Callers:
- (38:43) - When the apostles ask what their reward will be and Jesus says you will have kingdoms of your own, what will those kingdoms look like?
- (39:53) -We were both divorced and got remarried to each other and had a daughter. Is this a grave sin and how does it affect our daughter?
- (41:53) - Do you know of a Bible that as the English and Spanish right next to each other?
- (44:42) - Did Mary have any siblings and are Guardian angels created when a baby is conceived?
- (47:00) -When Elizabeth greets Mary why did she say fruit of your womb and not child
Bible Study: (1:56)
Hos 14:2-10
- Father discusses the issues with Biblical translation
Mk 12:28-34
- Father tells us what the first commandment actually is & what it means to love
Letters
- (19:18) - Sin to eat meat on Friday?
- (22:43) - The Kingdom of God
- (24:33) - Eastern Church sacraments
Word of the Day: Scribe & Commandment (32:43)
Callers:
- (36:49) - When BVM appeared at Lourdes, and why would the BVM pray the rosary about herself?
- (41:23) - Is fear of hell a good reason to be Christian?
- (43:24) - Differences between baptism and the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
- (46:24) - What happened to Pontius Pilate after the Passion?
Bible Study: (2:13)
Jer 7:23-28
- The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God
Letters:
- Molten gods
- (22:55) - Bonhoeffer & cheap grace
- (24:35) - Galatians & abortion
- (26:48) - Tribes of Israel
- (28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass?
Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off
Callers:
- (34:27) - Is it right for the priest to say the divine mercy before the prayer of the faithful?
- (38:52) - When did Baptism become part of our religion? I know John the Baptist but I don't understand when change really happened.
- (40:26) - Other than Catholics, do other people need to get annulments to get divorced?
- (43:03) - In the Hail Holy Queen - do we say in this vale of tears or this valley of tears?
- (44:27) - I had a question about what a priest said the other day. He said if you had meat this Friday you can't take communion until you go to confession. Is this right?
Bible Study: (2:41)
Dt 4:1, 5-9
- Father explains
Mt 5:17-19
- Father again discusses the royal nature of God & what it means to break commandments
Letters:
- (18:54) - Can I receive communion if you haven't been married in the Church?
- (31:15) - Orthodox Christians and praying for the dead
Word of the Day: Smallest part of the law (34:00)
Callers:
- (36:22) - Importance of the 10 Commandments
- (40:24) - I'd like to comment on the state of the Church
- (42:23) - I was wondering about the charismatic movement? And what do people mean when they talk about the charismatic mass?
- (46:22) - Where in the bible does it say that abortion is a sin?
- (47:36) - Do you have to have your first communion to go to confession?
Bible Study: (2:27)
Dn 3:25, 34-43
- Father discusses doing the red and saying the black & our feelings at mass
Mt 18:21-35
- Why was the servant unable to forgive?
Letters:
- (29:02) - Where do we get translations of the Gospel?
- (32:25) - 'Only begotten Son' - is that the same way of saying 'the same nature of God?'
Word of the Day: Covenant (30:00)
Callers:
- (34:25) - A member of my parish owns a restaurant and is hosting a psychic, like having a psychic event. Any obligation to approach the parishioner or the pastor?
- (37:19) - How do you pray for people in purgatory?
- (39:24) - I have a question about my mother-in-law who was catholic and married a man who was divorced. Is there a mortal sin issue there?
- (45:06) - Is it alright to join two different parishes?
- (47:00) - I had throat cancer and how I have lots of mucus - I was told I can use salt water to fix it - I've started using holy salt. Is this alright to do?
Bible Study: (1:57)
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab
- Sometimes God asks something simple
Lk 4:24-30
- Jesus was not accepted by his relatives, either
Father also discusses the 10 Commandments from yesterday's Gospel (15:43)
Letters
- (24:14) - Gloria during Lent
- (25:50) - Basilica, Church, Cathedral
Word of the Day: Aram (30:34)
Callers:
- (34:44) - My friend is a hermit and took her vows and is in the process of having the blessed sacrament in her home. Is that allowed? AND in Genesis - God created the earth but it doesn't mention anything about other planets or the universe
- (39:23) - Usually I get a penance after confession but I went to a new priest this time and he didn't give me one. What should I do. Don't I need one?
- (41:03) - I was told at the Last Supper there were more people than just the 12. Is that true?
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AND does Jesus love some people more than others?
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(47:17) - Genesis 9:4-5 God told Noah not to eat the blood of the animal - the life of the animal - it seems like its not just a Jewish command. Why are Christians not following proper bleeding customs anymore?
Bible Study: (1:52)
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
- The Bible shows us that our heroes or fallible
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
- Who was the Gospel of John written for?
Letters:
- (24:01) - Who anointed Jesus?
- (26:54) - What happens if the priest barely uses the Confiteor
Word of the Day: Tunic (32:52)
Callers:
- (36:18) - When Moses led everyone out of Egypt, were there people who wanted to stay?
- (39:06) - It says that Joseph did not have marital relations with Mary until after Jesus was born. Is Mary actually a virgin?
- (42:02) - Can you cleanse your house with sage?
- (44:54) - At St. Lamberts we still say the St. Michael prayer and the Hail Mary after every mass!
- (46:52) Why is it Roman Catholic Church when the Romans were the ones that killed him? AND why was only Thomas allowed to touch Jesus' wounds but everyone else was told to wait?
Bible Study: (1:43)
Jer 17:5-10
- What is Jeremiah upset about?
Lk 16:19-31
- Why is today's Gospel so funny?
Letters:
- (21:05) - God is in the business of covenants
- (25:23) - Ablution cup
- (27:24) - Lord have mercy 3x
- (29:07) - Requiem Mass story
Word of the Day: MERIT (31:40)
Callers:
- (37:54) - Not going to anyone about Jesus, but how could you square that with going to counselors?
- (40:24) - In the Diary of Faustina, Jesus says at the hour 'I am my own apostle'. Where is that in the diary?
- (44:05) - I met Fr. Simon like three decades ago!
- (45:23) - About the cleansing of the temple and stop making a market of my father's place, and den of thieves? Which is more accurate?
Bible Study: (2:22)
Jer 18:18-20
- Father explains how language influences perception
Mt 20:17-28
- Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is
Letters:
- (21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?'
- Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches?
- (31:01) - Kyrie eléison question
- (31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics?
Word of the Day: Many (34:43)
Callers:
- (38:43) - If the creed is the list of all the things we believe then why is the real presence not listed?
- (42:41) - I've had many miracles happen to me and I just wanted to let people know that miracles are still happening.
- (43:31) - The God of the old and new testament seem like two different people. Can you explain why this is?
- (48:05) - Why are there not as many Monsignors?
Bible Study: (2:04)
Is 1:10, 16-20
- What's the meaning of sacrifice?
Mt 23:1-12
- Father talks about external observances of the law
Letters:
- (27:21) - Jesus' human qualities
- (29:02) - Jesus as the 'Amen'
Word of the Day: Eucharist (20:20)
Callers:
- (38:48) - When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, He said do to Touch him. Is that evidence for the priest being the only ones who should handle the body of Christ?
- (41:53) - Sometimes when I am praying I think I use a foreign accent. Should I correct that or not worry about it?
- (43:03) - Do the Protestants also wear the tassels?
- (46:31) - Who is Sirach?
- (48:29) - Moses, the plagues, and the pharaoh question
Bible Study: (2:21)
Dn 9:4b-10
- Why is the face such an interesting word?
Lk 6:36-38
- Father explains judgement!
Mk 9:2-10
- Father explains the dynamics of yesterday's Gospel
Letters:
- (21:18) - Devil and the Son of Man
- (22:53) - Tourette syndrome
- (29:06) - Spiritual healing
Word of the Day: Angel (32:02)
Callers
- (33:21) - In many languages there are two verbs for - to know vs English only has one.
- (36:09)- Was St. Anthony a Catholic? And where was the first Catholic monastery built?
- (37:52) - Because Jesus is Mary's son does it refer to Mary when we call him Son of Man?
- (39:23) - Tourette's is not demonic. I've grown up with someone who had it and one of my children had it.
- (43:09) - What is the best response as a Catholic community to the shootings that happened?
- (47:24) - During the Last Supper when he says he won't drink of the fruit of the wine until he's in Heaven again but then and he drinks right before he dies? It seems contradictory.
Bible Study: (2:07)
Ez 18:21-28
- Being a Tzadik
Mt 5:20-26
- Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement
Letters
- (21:15) - There was a priest saddened that he wasn't asked to celebrate a wedding mass
- (25:08) - Should I fast based on the clock?
- (26:00) - We used to empty the holy water during Lent?
- (27:04) - Respect during Latin Mass
- (30:57) - Why would Satan want to kill Jesus?
Word of the Day: Polycarp (35:19)
Callers:
- (38:23) - Today's first reading from Ezekiel seems contradictory
- (41:32) - When we pray for something, and don't get that specific thing, but we get something else, how do we know what we get?
- (43:23) - Why we offer up Christ back up to Jesus during communion
- (45:58) - Saying the rosary during Lent, is it Glorious on Sundays still?
- (47:34) - How should I prepare to read The Dogma of Hell?
Bible Study: (1:56)
1 Pt 5:1-4
- Father discusses authority
Mt 16:13-19
- Father discusses Peter as Rock
Letters
- (21:53) - Question about the breviary
- (26:22) - "You are Christ," says St. Peter
- (28:24) - Twelve Springs of Moses
- (30:53) - Why are some Jews not against abortion?
Word of the Day: Chair (35:18)
Callers:
- (36:04) -Have there been instances of people seeing relatives who have died, i.e. ghosts? What do you think?
- (39:06) - Anecdotes related to Roman Catholic authority vs. Eastern Authority in the matter of exorcism and demonic deliverance?
- (40:53)- I would like to ask about confession & sexual sin
- (44:30) - Question about music during mass. About Lamb of God, phrases are sometime taken out? What do you think?
- (47:30) - Is Fr. Simon part Jewish? I'm a Messianic Jew. He has these Jewish expressions and it's b/c of him I'm listening to Relevant
Bible Study: (1:49)
Lk 11:29-32
- What is the sign of Jonah?
Letters:
- (17:29) - Liturgical abuse
- (22:54) - Raising Catholic Kids
- (27:47) - Does each priest use his own missal?
- (28:58) - Is it ok to work at a place with Pride gear?
Word of the Day: Nobles (37:53)
Callers:
- (39:05) - Is it alright if I kneel during the offertory?
- (41:23) - During Lent do we only pray the sorrowful mysteries when we pray the rosary?
- (43:01) - Did anyone ever plan to rebuild the temple in Israel?
- (45:43) - Why were the people in the OT so weird?
Bible Study: (2:04)
Is 55:10-11
- Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean that God is Father?
Letters:
- (22:26) - Altar Stone questions
- (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix?
- (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar
- (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water?
Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03)
Callers:
- (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church?
- (43:32) - The cloth (shroud) is called an antimension - it's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter.
- (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts?
- (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say?
Bible Study: (6:16)
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18
- What does it mean to say "I am"? Father discusses the Holy Name of God.
Letters:
- (24:33) - Problem with modern translation of the Bible
- (25:55) - Should I have a closed or an open one?
- (26:55) - Who baptized John the Baptist?
- (31:24) - Left-leg genuflect once in a while? Is that OK?
- (32:59) - Did Jesus actually fast 40 days?
Word of the Day: Young Goat! (35:33)
Callers:
- (38:45) - This weekend you mentioned that Mary was the first person of the Catholic Church. Can you clarify what that means?
- (41:23) - 1 Samuel 16:14 - an evil spirit of the Lord troubled him. I don't understand this part.
- (44:55) -Why are there Saints in the New Testament but not the old?
- (46:15) - 1 Peter - He also went to preach to the spirits in prison. - who was he and who was in prison?
- (48:15) - I've had 2 hip replacements and I was wondering about how the church feels about that? I plan to be cremated but I'm worried that my hips won't be part of me when I die.
The Purpose of Fasting (2:41)
Letters:
- (21:55) - Pro-choice vs. pro-life
- (22:38) - Good commentary on the Book of Revelation?
- (27:29) - The meaning of the term 'Lord'
Word of the Day: Work & worship (31:55)
Callers:
- (35:27) - Why do we use low-Gluten hosts?
- (38:23) - Where in the Bible does it say that Hell is a place after death?
- (40:39) - When we pass, do we go straight to judgement or do we have to wait for awhile?
- (43:02) - Are we all considered the elect?
- (47:03) - What is the real reason Jesus came to earth? Was it to save sinners or establish a church?
Bible Study: (2:01)
Dt 30:15-20
- Father discusses the importance of law
Letters:
- (21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins?
- (25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church!
Word of the Day: The cross (33:20)
Callers:
- (37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them?
- (41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us.
- (45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio?
- (46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?
Bible Study: (1:53)
2 Cor 5:20—6:2
- What does true righteousness mean?
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
- What's the point of fasting?
Letters:
- (21:40) - Epistle and Encyclical - what's the difference?
- (24:00) - Why did Jesus descend into hell?
- (26:10) - When bad things happen to good people - is God not perfect?
Word of the Day: Alms (34:14)
Callers:
- (36:31) - How do I have any hope of getting to Heaven?
- (43:05) - Did Adam and Eve have children in the garden before they were forced to leave?
- (45:23) - What is the significance of ashes during Lent?
Bible Study: (1:44)
Jas 1:12-18
- Father discusses if God tempts us!
Letters:
- (21:42) - The Flaming Sword and Beatific Vision
- (26:55) - 'Faithless sinner' - should it be faithful sinner?
- (28:42) - Seal of Solomon vs. Star of David
Word of the Day: LOGOS (32:02)
Callers:
- (36:53) - What is the difference between the different denominations? Don't we all have the same God?
- (42:53) - Someone told me that they believe in karma. I didn't know how to respond.
- (46:43) - My husband was a book collector. Found 'From manger to throne.' Do you know it?
- (49:25) - I have a question about Taylor Swift. Is it a sin to talk bad about a celebrity?
Bible Study: (2:25)
- Jas 1:1-11
- Father Simon illuminates this passage from the writings of Saint James
Letters: (21:13)
- Father reads a letter about receiving communion after missing Church on Sunday.
- Father answers an interesting question about Jewelry being buried with people.
- Father Answers why Jesus took so long to heal the daughter of the Greek woman.
- Why in the Old Testament is a group of people guilty of a sin from someone else?
Word of the Day: (36:20)
- Embrimaomai
Phones: (43:12)
- Anita - I am having some health problems and am nearing the end of my life and I'm scared. I need your advice.
- Margaret - I have a question about the Old Testament - Why were people allowed to get divorced back then but not in the new testament.
Bible Study: (1:44)
1 Kgs 11:4-13
- Who are you serving?
Mk 7:24-30
- Did Jesus actually insult the woman in today's reading?
Letters:
- (20:39) - Refusal to heal a child?
Word of the Day: Liturgy
Callers:
- (38:58) - Cain being the father of cities; is Cain the father of all people too?
- (42:34) - Question about Guardian Angels and praying to them. My children had a question that I can't answer.
- (43:58) - I'm confused. Heard story about how maybe Mary lets people into heaven, when Jesus doesn't. Could you explain?
Bible Study: (1:20)
1 Kgs 10:1-10
- Father explains Sheba & unclean food
Letters:
- (20:49) - Anointing of the sick & excommunication
Word of the Day: Talent (30:22)
Callers:
- (33:28) - Thank Fr. Simon, giving me some help for a speech I did. Speech went well, 100%.
- (39:57) - My son is protestant and debated about the seven books in the Bible that are 'missing'. Could you explain for me?
- (43:16) - Main crux, why is Peter's profession more important than Nathaniel?
- (46:03) - My son has met a woman who is Hebrew, and he's questioning things now?
Bible Study: (2:31)
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30
- Doing more than the law requires
Mk 7:1-13
- Father tells a story about passing down tradition
Letters:
- (22:42) - Fr. Simon does too much commentary about the Jewish faith
- (27:58) - Irregular marriage and parish ministry
Word of Day: Qorbon
Callers:
- (39:19) - Counting years in Genesis
- (42:58) - If a person is baptized Catholic, could they renounce their faith?
Bible Study: (1:37)
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13
- What does this reading have to do with Cain and Abel?
MK 6:53-56
- What was the mission of Jesus?
Letters:
- (21:29) - The Lighting of Candles
- (27:57) - Confession for a fallen away Catholic
Word of the Day: Run around (33:00)
Callers:
- (39:57) - Will purgatory be a time for non-Christians to accept Jesus?
- (43:07) - What is the 'Good News' that Jesus and John the Baptist are preaching?
- (45:21) - Why did Jesus rename the Apostles?
- (46:37) - What does he think of the New American Bible?
Bible Study: (2:20)
Lk 2:22-40
- Father explains the Feast of the Presentation
Letters:
- (18:28) - The New Israel
- (23:51) - The simplicity of the Missionaries of Charity
- (24:51) - Angels & Visions
- (26:56) - Lives of the saints
- (27:56) - Anointing of the sick
Word of the Day: Unclean (33:13)
Callers
- (37:34) - Was Jesus intolerant?
- (41:13) - What is the meaning of 'The Communion of Saints' ?
- (43:03) - What do you think about this day being the day Joseph was given the title from 'Father' from the Heavenly Father?
- (44:43) - Question about the five shekels and the first born child?
- (46:44) - Question about relics, I'm totally confused by them, especially 2nd and 3rd class
Bible Study: (1:48)
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12
- Are we sure that David is a man after God's own heart??
Mk 6:7-13
- Why does Jesus tell them to only bring staff and sandals
Letters:
- (21:23) - Did Mary have other children?
- (24:25) - Forgiveness vs. being taken advantage of
- (30:46) - Holy God we praise thy name at Mass
Word of the Day: Leave
Callers:
- (38:44) - On Sunday, Jesus drove the demon out and he also drove out a demon out of the swine. Why doesn't he just destroy the demon?
- (38:44) - Jesus commanding apostles to heal the sick and cast out demons. Is that just for priests or also lay people?
- (45:25) - Christ performing a miracle and he told people, don't tell anybody. I think he said that because he wanted to show some humility. What do you think about that?
- (48:11) - When the disciples recognized him, they must've seen the wounds of the nails during the Road to Emmaus What do you think about that?
- (50:06) - Could you clarify the two saint James apostles?
Bible Study: (1:54)
- MK 6:1-6 Did Jesus have brothers and sister? Father delves into who the relatives of Jesus were.
- 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 Father unpacks this bible passage by looking at earlier verses in the book.
Letters: (23:18)
- Father answers questions about fat in the bible, yes that right, fat.
- Father gets stumped by an email!!! Check out what that question was!
- What is the meaning for the phrase “brother’s keeper” mean in the bible?
Word of the Day: (33:32)
- Carpenter
Phones: (35:07)
- Grace - Should we read the NLT (New Living Translation) Bible? I'm confused. We're using it in church formation.
- Lettie - Regarding the story of David and 1 Samuel 19: 18 and Ecstasy
- Rebecca - Right before the Israelites left Egypt and Pharaoh being punished. Why would God harden Pharaoh’s heart?
- Therese - The priest will sit down during communion and let the distributors distribute communion, what do you think?
- Ben - Question about salvation regarding works/grace. Only salvation through grace, no works that protestants say. Could you explain 'works'?
Bible Study: (1:48)
2 Sm18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3
- Father discusses the beauty and difficulty of David's story
Mk 5:21-43
- Why didn't Jesus tell the woman 'not to tell anyone?'
Letters:
- (21:34) - Prodigal son & David
- (23:35) - Can I change godparents?
- (24:40) - Why was Mary worried when Jesus was lost?
- (28:35) - Biblical texts & Anglican liturgy
Word of the Day: Liturgy (35:02)
Callers:
- (40:10) - Would it be accurate to say that St. Paul and the early church, didn't have a concept of the Trinity or of the Divinity of Christ?
- (43:24) - Regarding St. Gertrude prayer to those in purgatory. Could I still pray it?
- (46:24) - Sunday reading on St. Paul, how it's better to be unmarried? Could you clarify?
Bible Study: (2:01)
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30;
- Why is David's repentance important?
Mk 5:1-20
- Father offers an insight about who owned the swine in today's reading
Letters:
- (23:27) - Did Father Simon say John the Baptist had no sin?
- (25:03) - Catholic Bible vs. Protestant Bible
- (29:15) - For the kingdom the power and the glory - where does that come from?
- (31:18) - I've heard people discuss faith as a crutch
- (32:25) - John the Baptist
Word of the Day: Legion & informant (34:27)
Callers:
- (36:44) - Could I take a cough drop before the Eucharist?
- (39:32) - A mediation I had regarding Uriah the Hittite, and does one man's sin, and does that relate to the Lord's passion? What's your thought?
- (41:27) - Matthew 23:9 and what do you think about it?
- (45:27) - Is my marriage valid?
Bible Study: (2:16)
2 Tm 1:1-8
- Who were Timothy and Titus?
- What does it mean to receive a spirit of power?
Mk 4:26-34
- How do we understand Kingdom?
Letters
- (23:05) -What's heaven like?
- (28:07) - Alternative health cleanse
- (29:15) - Preparation of the priests
Word of the Day: Kerygma & Kingdom of God has drawn near upon you! (34:17)
Callers
- (36:54) - Gospel of John Ch 1 - What does the original Greek translation really mean was God or was a God?
- (43:25) - What happens to those who leave the Catholic Church to be protestant?
- (49:17) - I was raised Jehovah's but been Catholic for over 40 years. I have their old Bible and their translation still says 'was God'
Bible Study: (1:52)
'Acts 22:3-16
- Did Paul invent Greco-Roman-Judeo-Christian society?
Letters:
- (23:55) - Protecting widows and orphans
- (27:57) - Standing for the Gospel
- (30:56) - Who is Paul writing to?
Word of the Day: Goads (35:41)
Callers:
- (38:51) - The road Paul waked it still as is and the government won't allow anyone to build there.
- (38:41) - What is the point of a second reading then?
- (40:35) - Jesus was fully human - so did he go through the terrible 2's?
- (41:45) - Question on the word begotten - can you clarify what this means?
- (49:15) - This is the day the Lord has made - wanting to know more about the future is a sin. Is it a sin to have someone try to interpret what signs that God is trying to send you.
Bible Study: (3:00)
2 Sm 7:4-17
- How is David after God's own heart?
Mk 4:1-20
- Why did Jesus speak in parables?
Letters:
- (18:01) - St. Maximilian Kolbe & the Mass
- (20:28) - Conversion to the faith
- (22:40) - Scripture 1 Cor 6:9 question
- (24:59) - Atheism
- (28:06) - Prosperity Gospel or Gospel of poverty
Word of the Day: LOGOS
Callers:
- (36:11) - How to deal w/someone at parish who is distributing holy communion to shut ins. He is keeping communion over night. What to do about this?
- (39:06) - When we pray, we ask God to do something for us. I'm confused b/c I always pray for conversion of my children.
- (41:27) - Question on today's reading - the mystery of the Kingdom of God - that they may look and not see? Could you explain?
- (43:58) -My parents are divorced and were married through church. My mom was remarried again civilly and she still takes communion. How to talk to mom about this? CCC #1457
- (46:05) - How to connect more w/St. Paul. I read his epistles, and it doesn't resonate with me.
- (47:57) - My son has a major leadership position in the DNC. Is he living an immoral life having this position, b/c of the DNC on abortion?
Bible Study: (2:15)
2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19
- Why did Saul lose the crown?
Letters:
- (20:20) - Is it sinful to only eat the Eucharist?
- (24:28) - Why would all Jerusalem be troubled by Jesus' birth?
- (27:23) - Why does Father mention Jews so often?
- (30:35) - I have an in-law who is high all the time.
Word of the Day: Raisin cake (33:32)
Callers:
- (36:05) - How come Jonathan had to die for the sins of his father?
- (38:46) - Easter Sunday 1st Sunday after the first full moon after the Vernal Equinox. What do you think about that Father?
- (40:43) - I'm in the process of converting, and a friend was talking about determinism and pre determinism. Could you explain and help me out?
- (44:12) - Lumen Gentium says the Church is the New Israel?
- (48:08) - I've been doing Bible Study in the book of Samuel and I'm enjoying what Fr. Simon's doing.
- (49:24) - Question about the unforgivable sin of blasphemy and the Holy Spirit. Could you explain?
Bible Study: (3:37)
2 Sm 5:1-7, 10
- Father explains the high drama of Samuel
Mk 3:22-30
- How did Jesus defeat the devil?
Letters
- (21:25) - How is Easter chosen?
- (25:25) - What is meditation? Catechism 2705
- (27:21) - No one who is born of God practices sin?
- (32:43) - UFO's and the Catholic Church
Word of the Day: Blasphemy (36:45)
Callers:
- (40:49) - Is the apostasy related to the coming of Jesus Christ?
- (43:02) - Why is abortion considered ex communication, but not any other type of murder?
- (44:02) - How to respond to someone who said 'The bible doesn't say, 'when I'm hungry, you put me on a bus, when I was a stranger, you shipped me off from political gain'.
- (47:01) - Is it okay to attend a protestant services?
- (50:31) - If I came across a Samaritan, what would their job title be?
Bible Study: (2:23)
1 Sm 24:3-21
- Father explains why this reading would make a great TV show
Letters:
- (20:10) - Salvation vs. redemption
- (24:39) - End of life option act
Word of the Day: Mary (33:45)
Callers:
- (37:03) - Is Sacred Scripture only the NT or entire Bible?
- (37:46) - Question about Isaac, Isaac almost doesn't do anything. God calls him home. He's the only patriarch that doesn't do anything.
- (40:17) - In Genesis, places people come to an agreement, like in Genesis 24: 2-3. Could you explain?
- (42:11) - How could God help me navigate these professional dilemmas in my work as a medical social worker
- (46:34) - What is the definition of Gospel?
- (50:22) - During consecration, does Jesus go through pain of the cross?
Bible Study: (1:54)
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7
- Father zooms on to look at the whole chapter of today's reading
Mk 3:7-12
- Why does God give us commandments?
Letters:
- (20:32) - Father discusses the business of religion
- (27:00) - Did Peter dismiss the idea of the hierarchy?
- (33:54) - Judges & disciples
Word of the Day: Sistrum (37:46)
Callers:
- (40:36) - I understand the importance of Jesus, he's become almost an idol. Could you explain.
- (47:25) - There's a historical record of popes who descended from Peter, but are there records of lineages from the other apostles?
St. Anthony (2:35)
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
- Father explains his issues with translations
Mk 3:1-6
- What's wrong with curing on the Sabbath?
Letters:
- (22:51) - Did the BVM know that Jesus would rise from the dead?
- (26:20) - Wise men & shepherds
- (29:27) - Church's thoughts on miscarriage
Word of the Day: Scimitar (34:05)
Callers:
- (36:59) - The word 'Techton' means what stonemason; what do you think?
- (38:53) - My Jewish brother and sisters believe in abortion is that the baby in the womb is not a human being unless that baby is 7 weeks old out of womb. Are you aware of that Father?
- (42:04) - 1 Peter 4:18, "If the righteous man is scarcely saved,
where will the impious and sinner appear." - (47:51) - My daughter does yoga; what should we do about that?
Bible Study: (5:23)
1 Sm 16:1-13
- What is a seer?
Mk 2:23-28
- Why is today's Gospel controversial?
Letters:
- (22:20) - Valid Baptism
- (29:26) - OT ending
Word of the Day: Obey (34:35)
Callers:
- (39:48) - Can you explain this passage - St. Joseph not knowing what to do when he found out that Mary was pregnant.
- (45:59) - Is it a wholesome or charitable act to pray for others who are not believers to join in the resurrection?
Bible Study: (1:52)
1 Sm 15:16-23
- Why is this one of the most important Chapters in the bible?
Letters
- (21:54) - Holy Spirit and Jewish people
- (27:57) - I baptized my grandson
- (31:38) - Would Jesus have trimmed his beard?
- (33:48) - Do other religions do exorcisms?
Word of the Day: Redemption (37:31)
Callers:
- (41:44)- How we explain to non-believers the slaughter of the Amalekites?
- (45:26) - What is the difference b/w Gnostic Gospels and the Bible Gospels?
- (47:36) - What is the difference between 'Hallowed be thy name' and 'Holy is Your Name' in the Our Father?
- (49:48) - When is the last time God (not Jesus Christ), spoke directly to a prophet?
Bible Study: (2:17)
Hebrews 4:1-5, 11
- Who were the first converts to Christianity?
Mk 2:1-12
- What is the scandal from today’s Gospel?
Letters
- (21:24) - What does it mean 'to be born from above?'
Word of the Day: Heart (33:00)
Callers
- (36:07) - I'm a convert from Southern Baptist and I'm having trouble with Mary.
- (49:01) - Would God tell immortal souls, 'They shall surely die?'
Original Air Date: January 13, 2023
Bible Study: (1:55)
1 Sm 4:1-11
- Father discusses superstitious religion & living in sin
Mk 1:40-45
- Father discusses Jesus' rage
Letters:
- (20:39) - Justifying bad behavior
- (25:13) - Death & assurance of salvation
Word of the Day: Revealed his presence (33:04)
Callers:
- (37:42) - What a lay apostle is?
- (40:37) - Is it okay to pray to the BVM in front of the monstrance in adoration?
- (42:35) - The Icon that was weeping, and I think the icon was weeping b/c of what's going to happen in society, what do you think about that?
- (44:00) - Fr. Simon, what do you think about the word 'Thy' from the Our Father and 'Vouchsafe' in the St. Andrew's Novena.
- (48:40) - what do you think about working off your purgatory time now?
- (50:29) - We don't hear about the apostles families after Christ, what happened?
Bible Study: (2:22)
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
- How should we interact with those who left the faith?
Mk 1:29-39
- If Jesus needed to pray, how much more do we need to pray?
Letters:
- (21:17) - What does it mean to ask God to remember?
- (23:14) - Our 19 year old Son became an atheist
- (26:53) - The breath of God & Hope
- (30:34) - Should we avoid rainbow clothing?
Word of the Day: Behold (34:52)
Callers:
- (37:03) - What is the meaning of the Christmas tree and why did God make Angels?
- (39:06) - My daughter who is in a same sex relationship did IVF. Her partner is now pregnant. What is my obligation to this child?
- (43:37) - It says in the Bible that God knows how many hairs you have on your head- was your soul always there and if so where was it hanging out?
- (47:15) - Is it alright to donate to America Needs Fatima?
- (49:44) - What are you thoughts on 'All men will be saved?'
Bible Study: (1:51)
1 Sm 1:9-20
- What was Shiloh?
Mk 1:21-28
- Why is authority important?
Letters:
- (20:32) - Clarification about Baptism in the Holy Spirit
- (24:54) - Large families
- (28:15) - Why did the demons go to the swine?
- (30:55) - Should I care about Biblical authorship?
Word of the Day: Word (35:08)
Callers:
- (40:02) - Could you recommend some books about love?
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https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20051225_deus-caritas-est.html
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(41:22) - Question about the Son of Man and Book of Daniel
- (43:37) - How is the Visitation to Elizabeth where she received the Holy Spirit different than Pentecost?
- (45:44) - If a priest decided to leave the priesthood and gets married, does he still have the faculties of the priesthood, even though he's not practicing being a priest?
- (48:38) - Question about bells during mass and it's use in exorcisms. Are they used to repel evil too?
Bible Study: (2:02)
Is 42:1-4, 6-7
- Father discusses religious pluralism & American religious history
Letters
- (23:007) - Has Father ever heard the confession of a non-Catholic?
- (27:12) - Seal of confession
- (30:14) - Loud children in mass
- (31:42) - Psalm 81 verses
Word of the Day: Baptism (35:23)
Callers:
- (38:36) - After the Our Father, we say 'thine is the kingdom' and the comparison to the 'Glory Be'?
- (42:47) - I'm a mom of 9 children and I feel like I'm surrounded by helicopter parents. I just want to know what he thinks about parents who are trying their best and manage everything.
Bible Study: (2:02)
1 Jn 3:11-21
- Why wasn't Cain's sacrifice acceptable to God?
Jn 1:43-51
- Father shares a story from Eastern Christianity that helps illuminate today's Gospel
Letters:
- (17:55) - Psalm 25 - Remember your tender mercies and your loving kindness
- (21:53) - Was Mary Magdalene at the cross?
- (24:27) - Destroying a Satanic display; is that OK?
- (28:16) - Seminarians need to sit in the pews!
Word of the Day: Hates (32:53)
Callers:
- (35:58) - Friend married a protestant. He is Catholic. Can he receive communion?
- (39:13) - What does the last paragraph from today's gospel Mean?
- (43:33) - Luke CH2: 39-40 - Never talks about going to Egypt. Why not?
- (49:16) - If 2 Catholic soldiers in a war kill each other, does the absolution they may have received allow them to get to heaven?
1 Jn 3:7-10 (2:05)
- What is an apocalypse?
- What does it mean that 'No one who is begotten by God commits sin'
Letters: (2:05)
Word of the Day: Teacher (35:12)
Callers:
- (38:31) - I am planning on doing the first Fridays. If I can't receive communion on that day can I receive it later and be okay?
- (40:05) - Did Hagar from the bible have saving faith?
- (42:05) - Does 'Pondered in her heart' also refer to the same meaning as 'behold'?
- (44:06) - Did Jesus eat himself during the last supper when he consecrated the bread and wine?
- (45:05) - Do the Gnostic Gospels mention who Jesus is?
- (48:20) - My friend is not baptized and is in a bad spot in life. can I baptize him?
1 JN 2:29–3:6 & Jn 1:29-34
- Father explains the Temple, John the Evangelist & John the Baptist
Letters:
- (20:46) - the Holy Spirit devotion
Word of the Day: Devil
Callers:
- (25:26) - At Mass for Christmas Eve and the Priest 'sang oh come let us adore him' during the consecration. Did that make the Eucharist invalid?
- (27:05) - Our pastor doesn't want us to bow at the tabernacle but at the altar. Is that okay?
- (29:12) - Is sending kids to catholic school considered tithing?
- (30:48) - When did the Holy Family flee to Egypt & when did they get back to Jerusalem?
- (32:50) - Could you talk about the people who returned to Nazareth from Babylon?
- (36:13) - Thank you Father for all you explanations!
*note: we lost audio with Fr. during the letter segment
Bible Study: (2:16)
1 JN 2:22-28
- Father discusses the power of the Rosary & the anti-Christ
Jn 1:19-28
- Father discusses if John's Gospel & Acts of the Apostles are antisemitic
Letters:
- (23:45) - Question about Amos 3:6
- (30:55) - Pictures of Old Cathedral & the new one in Nicaragua
- (32:47) - I didn't get married in the Catholic Church; what should I do?
Word of the Day: Master (37:42)
Callers:
- (42:10) - Is the serpent in the garden of Eden the same as Satan?
- (44:02) - Can Guardian Angels be with people in purgatory or do they leave when you die?
- (46:17) - I live in a two family home. the neighbors side of the house has a lot of offensive images. What should I do about his situation?
- (48:18) - Ephesians 3:6 and Galatians 3:29 - Can you explain these passages?
Bible Study: (2:03)
Jgs 6:11-24a
- Father, as promised, discusses what a terebinth is.
Mt 19:23-30
- When do we come to Gd?
Letters
- (19:31) - The devil's fall and the Garden of Eden
- (24:03) - Can a teen become Catholic w/out his parents permission?
- (28:33) - Priest purifying his hands
Word of the Day: Queen Mother (31:09)
Callers
- (34:16) - my conversion story!
- (36:59) - When are we judged?
- (39:22) - What exactly becomes the Body/Blood of Christ? Is it everything on the altar or only in the chalice?
- (43:02)- If people who lived saintly lives, are awarded a crown in heaven?
- (44:22) - Transfiguration and why Father feels Jesus met w/Moses/Elijah, as opposed to Abraham/David?
- (46:43) - Question about the idea of dying to one self and if Jesus being fully God and fully man, was he not subject to that?
- (50:08) - Liturgy and keeping the faith
Original Air Date: 8/22/23
Bible Study: (2:17)
- Father shares his theory about the letter to the Romans
Letters
- (26:09) - Acts 8:39 - what does snatched mean?
- (28:58) - What does the Church teach about the Rapture?
- (31:31) - Pregnancy prayer request
- (32:19) - Can you go to heaven without confession?
Word of the Day: Hour (36:56)
Callers
- (41:06) - I betrayed another person and now she says she doesn't believe in God. What should I do?
- (43:41) - Is profanity a sin? I went to an Assyrian church and it was beautiful, but was it a legitimate Catholic Church
- (47:21) - Can I pray to the Guardian angels of the unborn child?
- (48:25) - Why was Paul sent to the Gentiles? He seemed better with the Jews.
Original Air Date: 6/29/23
Bible Study: (1:55)
Gn 15:1-12, 17-18
- Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?
Mt 7:15-20
- What does it mean to know them by their fruit?
Letter:
- (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world
- (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?
- (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'?
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(37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden?
- (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money
- (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio
Word of the Day: (44:41)
Original Air Date: 6/28/23
Bible Study: (1:57)
Mt 7:6, 12-14
- What is a hypocrite?
Letters
- (25:15) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean?
- (36:53) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species
- (41:03) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses
- (46:03) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith
- (47:51) - The Transfiguration
Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:29)
Original Air Date: 6/27/23
Bible Study: (1:46)
Gn 12:1-9
- Father explains if Abraham was a Jew or not
Mt 7:1-5
- Father explains Greek translation & and the problem that today's passage causes
Letters
- (21:28) - The purpose of circumcision
- (24:27) - Martin Luther and indulgences
- (29:24) - Marriage Convalidation
- (33:38) - Refining Gold & When We're Ready to See God
- (42:47) - Are there myths in the Bible?
- (48:48) - The voice of the Holy Spirit
Original Air Date: 6/28/23
Bible Study: (2:06)
2 Cor 11:18, 21-30
- Should we find old letters of St. Paul?
Word of the Day: (36:00)
Letters
- (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion
- (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?
- (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive
- (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist
- (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent
- (38:50) Freemason curse question
- (43:32) Read the black, do the red
- (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin
Original Air Date: 6/27/23
Bible Study: (1:50)
2 Cor 11:1-11
- Why is God jealous?
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean to babble like the pagans?
Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25)
Letters
- (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35
- (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?
- (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?
- (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?
- (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos?
- (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception
- (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations
- (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass
Original Air Date: 6/22/23
Bible Study: (2:29)
Lk 1:46-56
- Did Mary paraphrase the song of Hannah?
Letters:
- (20:51) - I can't find Saturday morning mass!
- (24:03) - Woman deaconess
- (27:36) - Mass, Faith, & Marriage
Word of the Day: To Jump up with joy (35:16)
Callers:
- (38:47) - Could you clarify about children taking care of their parents during old age?
- (40:58) - how do we raise our children well
- (43:41) - Do you know anything about America Needs Fatima?
- (47:53) - You shall call him Emmanuel and You shall call him Jesus? Could you explain?
Bible Study: (1:59)
Sg 2:8-14
- Why is the Song of Songs so odd?
Lk 1:39-45
- Father explains that this reading is all about rejoicing
Letters:
- (17:54) - Rabbi David writes in about St. Joseph
- (22:07) - Holy Day of Obligation or Love?
- (29:09) - Priest and parishioner distractions
- (29:47) - Did Judas know that Jesus would be crucified?
- (31:12) - Does Eucharist mean good-gift or thanksgiving?
Word of the Day: Do not grow slack (33:40)
Callers:
- (35:27) - Can Satan say the name 'YHWH'?
- (38:30) - Can angels would learn from us?
- (41:25) - What is the Best Bible to get somebody, who's just starting to read it?
- (42:57) - Why is there so much controversy between Latin Mass and English Mass?
Bible Study: (1:53)
Is 7:10-14
- Father explains the name Emmanuel
Lk 1:26-38
- Why was Mary told to not be afraid?
Letters:
- (22:59) - What is apostacy?
- (23:57) - Meditations on St. Joseph
- (26:33) - Concerts at Church
- (28:11) - Naming our angel
Word of the Day: Overshadowed (32:14)
Callers:
- (36:58) - On Joseph, Fr. Don Calloway's the Consecration of Joseph and the three different theories of this text Joseph divorcing.
- (41:37) - Are aborted children received into heaven
- (45:14) - What does it exactly mean 'Communion of Saints?'
- (47:38) - I would like to comment on St. Augustine & Gabriel
Bible Study: (2:10)
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a
- Father discusses the Philistines & what a Nazirite vow is
Lk 1:5-25
- Father discusses the date of Jesus' birth
Letters
- (23:19) - Deuterocanonical books
- (30:17) - Incense & Zechariah
Word of the Day: Elijah (32:37)
Callers:
- (35:38) - I'm in the process of RCIA, but still attending protestant Church and mass simultaneously. The pastor talked about how Melchizedek was Jesus. Could you explain?
- (39:06) - Question about a non-binary God? I'm arguing about this with some siblings
- (42:21) - Best way to learn about mortal sin?
- (43:32) - I love Fr. Simon educates his listeners through a historical way!
- (45:23) - Question about Tithing, where in the Bible is it?
- (47:15) - Friend getting his Masters in Catholic Biblical Studies and he needs to choose between Biblical Greek or Hebrew. What should he do?
Bible Study: (2:22)
Jer 23:5-8
- Father explains how preserving the liturgy helped inform the identity of the Jews
Mt 1:18-25
- Father explains Joseph as a righteous man
Letters:
- (23:19) - Pitching a parish ministry at the end of mass
- (29:14) - Julie mentioned that her husband was killed many years ago
Word of the Day: Until (32:38)
Callers:
- (36:50) - I am protestant! .Where is it in the bible is the concept of repentance of mortal sin, and if it is in there, does contradict Paul's teaching in Roams 6-8?
- (46:42) - I disagree that God lets us walk away from him. I tried and I was never able to!
Bible Study: (1:40)
- Is 48:17-19
- Father takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word Redeem.
- Mt 11:16-19
- Wisdom is only useful in action. Find out the meaning of this and take a listen.
Letters: (18:20)
- What is the difference between Catholics and Orthodox?
Word of the Day: (34:27)
- Gifts
Phones: (37:54)
- Rose - what does it imply when we say the respecter of persons?
- Craig - God never gives people more that they can handle. Is this in the Bible or just something people say.
- Jerry - Are there any modern scholars that have proved the 7 books that were taken out were originally written in Hebrew?
- Shirley - How can we defend ourselves from other Christians who don't think Mary, or the saints aren't important?
- Betty - What are the duties of the parish priest regarding evangelization?
Bible Study: (3:03)
Is 41:13-20
- What is the relationship between the thrashing floor and the Eucharist?
Mt 11:11-15
- What does it mean to be greater than John the Baptist?
Letters:
- (20:45) - Music on the Tilma on Our Lady of Guadalupe
- (22:26) - Closing parishes during COVID
Word of the Day: Force (34:29)
Callers:
- (38:47) - At the end of the Sermon on the Mount it says the crowds were drawn to him, but I thought you said it was just him and the disciples?
- (42:19) - I was raised Protestant and my wife was raised Catholic. Are we ever going to see eye to eye on faith matters?
- (47:41) - The three wise men brough the gifts GFM the gifts fit for a king. If they were fit for a king, what was the amount of these gifts that he received?
Bible Study: (2:18)
Is 40:25-31
- Our strength is from the Lord
Mt 11:28-30
- Father discusses St. Justin Martyr & what true meekness is
Letters:
- (18:49) - Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ & Greek Orthodox
- (25:04) - Son of man & Son of God
- (28:39) - Reverence for the Eucharist
Word of the Day: Working (34:04)
Callers:
- (37:38) - My friend Maria died, and I prayed a rosary for her. Could that rosary have saved her?
- (40:04) - My mother had a skull & crossbones on her crucifix. Could you explain that?
- (41:34) - My sister's grandson brings his girlfriend w/him to my house. What am I to do?
- (45:25) - When the Eucharistic prayers are said, why are some saints chosen to be said?
- (47:35) - I love Bishop Barron's book, "This is my Body."
Bible Study: (3:18)
ZEC 2:14-17
- Father discusses the historical surroundings of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
- Does this passage refer to the Blessed Mother or the Church?
LK 1:26-38
- Mary is the slave of the Lord
Letters:
- (23:04) - Bible Recommendation
- (24:24) - The Precious Blood at Mass
- (28:13) - Healing power of Lourdes water
- (46:38) - Praying away evil stores
Word of the Day: Proclaims the greatness (30:50)
Callers:
- (34:23) - The Chicago Tribune showed numerous images of OLG.
- (35:18) - On the Feast Day of OLG, a lot of dancing, drums. What's your opinion about this?
- (37:33) - Question about the Incas and the 60,000 deaths?
- (41:10) - Why do we consider and talk about the Holy Family being poor, when it seemed they were hard-working?
- (41:10) - Are we able to pray for Judas repose of his soul?
- (45:22) - I'm Eastern Orthodox. In the Church I go to, they use the spoon. When they use a spoon in the Chalice, does alcohol still remain?
- (46:38) - Could you combine holy water and antifreeze?
Bible Study: (2:03)
- Lk 5:17-26
- What does it mean the power of the Lord being with Jesus?
Letters: (20:16)
- What was the ladder that Jacob saw?
- How do you explain confessing sins to a priest?
- How did Father become a host on Relevant Radio?
- What is the gift that Moses commanded in the bible?
Word of the Day: (32:03)
- Vengeance
Phones: (36:00)
- Sammy - What are your thoughts on people leaving church early after taking communion?
- Pete - Were the angels also made in the image of God?
- Mary Ellen - Women were not allowed in the temple, so in the 4th joyful mystery did they just greet Mary outside or was she allowed inside?
- William - I play Santa Claus and I'm wondering how to reach more children of other religions. The Jewish children always say they can't ask him for anything.
Bible Study: (4:22)
Gn 3:9-15, 20
- Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception
Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
- What does it mean that God adopts us?
Lk 1:26-38
- What’s the difference between Mary and Zachariah?
Letters
- (21:13) - Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?
- (22:14) - If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve’s hand, would it have still been considered sin?
- (24:12) – David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude
Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:58)
Callers
- (36:39) – The Presentation of Mary
- (40:02) – How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours?
- (41:50) – Was Philemon about the consecrated life?
- (43:39) – Could Mary have said ‘No’ to Gabriel?
- (44:55) – How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic?
- (47:41) – Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us?
Original Air Date: December 8, 2022
Bible Study: (2:36)
Col 3:1-11
- What does it mean to be renewed by knowledge
Lk 6:20-26
- What does Jesus mean when he says, "woe to you who are rich?"
St. John Chrysostom (17:31)
Letters:
- (25:42) - Sunday brunch a sin?
- (30:00) - Moses and the donkey
Word of the Day: Chrysostom (33:57)
Callers:
- (35:20) - If Mark was the first Gospel, why is Matthew listed first in the Bible?
- (39:17) - How central to the Jews was the coming of the Messiah and how central is it today?
- (45:20) - Learned how to do rosary and it occurred to me that Christ is honoring Mary by giving us the Rosary.
Bible Study: (1:57)
Col 2:6-15
- Father explains the importance of sticking to the wisdom of Christ
Letters
- (25:56) - My little pony and glory to God
- (29:20) - Prophets vs preacher
- (30:35) - Priests who get married after ordination
Word of the Day: Walk (34:40)
Callers
- (38:26) - I went to an Episcopal church, could I take the Eucharist there at Episcopal?
- (41:12) - Did St. Paul ever meet Mary?
- (43:11) - 1 Timothy 3 & celibacy
- (49:42) - How many times in a day we could receive Holy Communion?
- (50:23) - Were/are Catholic Churches built facing East?
Bible Study: (1:49)
Col1:24–2:3
- Father explains the beauty of today's reading from Paul
Lk 6:6-11
- Father explains how Jesus restores the man's dignity
Letters
- (19:54) - Are we all required to correct the sin of my neighbor?
- (27:31) - Question about the Rapture and the Last Days
Word of the Day: Enraged (33:56)
Callers
- (37:20) - Two non-Catholic people were doing healings on my brother as he has cancer. Is that okay?
- (42:14) - In Bible Study, someone said that Mary admitted to being sinful, could you explain?
- (46:37) - Nobody knows when the end is coming, did Jesus know?
Bible Study: (2:06)
2 Cor 11:18, 21-30
- Should we find old letters of St. Paul?
Word of the Day: (36:00)
Letters
- (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion
- (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?
- (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive
- (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist
- (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent
- (38:50) Freemason curse question
- (43:32) Read the black, do the red
- (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin
Original Air Date: June 23, 2023
Bible Study: (1:50)
2 Cor 11:1-11
- Why is God jealous?
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean to babble like the pagans?
Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25)
Letters
- (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35
- (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?
- (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?
- (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?
- (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos?
- (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception
- (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations
- (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass
Original Air Date: June 22, 2023
Bible Study: (1:43)
Col1:1-8
- Father gives the history of liberal theological movements
Lk 4:38-44
- What is the purpose of our life?
Letters
- (27:00) - Capital Punishment Question
- (24:48) - Adoration Chapel
- (30:03) - Cartoon Bible
- (32:01) - The Lord Won't Abandon Us
Word of the Day: Desert (34:05)
Callers
- (36:34) - Not to have Eucharistic Adoration if not having two people, doesn't make sense?
- (40:38) - What is his thoughts on the gnostic Gospels?
- (45:46) - Who was before God, how did it start?
- (47:00) - Questions about halos in Catholic Art and what do they mean?
Bible Study: (2:17)
1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11
- Was Paul expecting an immanent return of Christ?
Lk 4:31-37
- What's the difference between authority and power?
Letters
- (11:36) - Defending Scott Hahn & understanding fundamentalism
- (21:46) - 'Cleave' definition(s)
- (23:28) - Burying the word hashem?
- (29:48) - Can a transitional deacon perform my wedding?
Word of the Day: Mind (32:17)
Callers
- (36:42) - What are Gregorian Masses?
- (39:22) - Who do the Jews think that the successor of David will be?
- (42:28) - What if a blessed object still can be used but I don't want to keep it?
- (43:51) - What is the meaning of the tree of life in the garden?
- (46:22) - What is the difference between David and Solomon?
- (48:29) - I have a lot of palms what should I do with them?
- (50:12) - I have more info on Gregorian masses
Bible Study (1:49)
2 Cor 9:6-11
- Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
- Father explains what righteousness is
Letters
- (19:41) When should we be silent?
- (24:48) Triduum Liturgies
- (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment
- (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT?
- (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem
- (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him
- (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up
- (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe
Original Air Date: September 4, 2023
Bible Study (1:49)
2 Cor 9:6-11
- Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
- Father explains what righteousness is
Letters
- (19:41) When should we be silent?
- (24:48) Triduum Liturgies
- (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment
- (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT?
- (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem
- (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him
- (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up
- (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe
Original Air Date: June 21, 2023
Bible Study: (2:31)
- 1 Thes 4:1-8: Father discusses the difference in how marriage was viewed back in biblical times in comparison to how it is viewed now.
- Mt 25:1-13: Father analyzes the story of the foolish virgins and the lamps.
Letters: (18:51)
- Father answers emails from callers. Get your Questions answered by emailing Father Simon at: simon@relevantradio.com
Word of the Day: (32:09)
- Pig
Phones: (35:48)
- Michael - Any arrangements of Gregorian chant in four-part harmony
- Margaret - Question on Genesis 6:4 could you explain
- Drew - Question about the original Hebrew, 'Oracle of the Lords'
- Susan - One of the composers from middle ages, responding to previous caller
- Myra - The lady that just cited Genesis 6, I don't agree w/Fr. Simon.
- William - How is it that Lucifer came around to gain pride?
Bible Study: (1:51)
1 Thes 3:7-13
- Father discusses ancient religious practices
Mt 24:42-51
- Who is the faithful and prudent servant?
Letters
- (19:33) - Saying happy birthday while praying the rosary
- (23:28) - Does God communicate in the sacraments?
- (27:28) - BVM's tomb
- (30:11) - Linking Succoth to the Transfiguration
Word of the Day: Prudent (34:53)
Callers:
- (36:41) - Question about the first covenant
- (39:54) - Is there a problem with the epiclesis?
- (42:45) - Is it okay to use mediums and tarot cards?
- (47:03) - Question about St. John the Baptist, is he conceived miraculously?
- (48:45) - Okay to skip prayers of faithful during daily mass
- (49:39) - Why is Rest in Peace always mentioned?
Bible Study: (1:49)
1 Thes 2:9-13
- Father Explains St. Paul's great Kvetch!
Mt 23:27-32
- What are whitewashed tombs?
Letters
- (21:20) - Do Eucharistic miracles tend to revolve around desecrations?
- (22:54) - John 14:1 - How does it say that Jesus is God?
- (24:19) - Easter in Middle East?
- (28:40) - Our priest discussed Jesus and the Canaanite woman
- (30:22) - Best edition of the Roman Missal?
- (31:05) - I am my own apostle at the hour of death?
Word of the day: Drudgery (33:22)
Callers
- (35:08) - How is it that God was there in the beginning?
- (38:52) - It says dogs, does it mean puppies in Matthew, after beatitudes?
- (41:36) - I heard there was a tomb the BVM, but I thought she was assumed?
- (44:53) - Question on abortion, could it ever be resolved through political parties, or will it come down through a chastisement or apparition from Mary?
- (49:25) - Asking the intercession for old testament saints, is that possible?
Bible Study: (2:03)
1 Thes 2:1-8
- St. Paul teaches us about trust
Mk 6:17-29
- Father describes the fearlessness of St. John the Baptist
Teutonic Tirade: Father addresses some controversy regarding Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman.
Letters
- (26:44) - Psalm 5 translation
- (29:53) - Little crown of the Bl. Virgin chaplet
- ( 31:01) - Synoptic Gospels and Last Supper
Word of the Day: Passion of John the Baptist (36:19)
Callers
- (38:50) - Since Protestants don't believe in purgatory, when they die, do some of them still go to purgatory?
- (40:18) - Mother is considering hospice as she has cancer, but she's on a GPN, providing nutrients. She wouldn't have GPN, if no hospice. Could you help out?
- (42:45) - When Jesus, said I give Peter the keys, why plural of 'keys'?
- (45:57) - I'm going to a cruise, and will be on a ship on All Saints Day. What to do for mass?
- (48:07) - How to have a civil dialogue w/those who disagree.
- (49:08) - Honor him for all the years he's been on air and prayer request for my health
- (50:38) - In Revelation, he mentions the Nicolaitans and the deeds they do. Who exactly are they and their deeds?
Bible Study: (2:15)
1 Jn 4:7-16
- How does Father translate love?
1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10
- What does this letter say about the coming of the Lord?
Mt 23:13-22
- How is Jesus correcting the Pharisees
Letters
- (21:12) - Can a Catholic be a pacifist?
- (23:44) - Listener liked the 'My little Pony' segment
- (26:07) - Is there a difference between laicized priests and 'de-frocked'?
- (27:21) - Father discusses life in places without priests
- (31:53) - I love how you knit the Old and New Testaments
Word of the Day: Hypocrites
Callers
- (38:08) - I think that the 10 commandments have do's which correlate with the don't
- (39:51) - When we put bad music into the liturgy I think more people leave the Church
- (42:55) - Matt 17: 21 - Why is it missing?
- (47:41) - What is the definition of Christ in the New testament?
Bible Study: (1:53)
Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22
- Father discusses the majority of the book of Ruth
Mt 22:34-40
- Father discusses marriage as the great privilege of this life.
Letters
- (19:41) - How does one become a full saint?
- (27:40) - Last shall be first and the first shall be last; what does it mean?
- (32:19) - Can someone receive the Sacrament of Confirmation twice?
- (34:02) - Father discusses the state of the diocesan priesthood
Word of the Day: Mother-in-Law (43:07)
Callers
- (45:00) - Why did they change the words in the consecration from 'will be shed for all' to 'will be shed for many'
- (46:23) - What was the place you mentioned that Saint Joseph may have worked on?
- (47:37) - Why is the Ascension of Jesus not a holy day of obligation anymore? (hello)
- (49:21) - What should I do about a priest who is arrogant?
Bible Study: (1:49)
Rv 21:9b-14
- Why is this chapter the high point of Revelation?
Jn 1:45-51
- Father discuss the two names of Bartholomew
Mass Hysteria: Father discusses the beauty of Old Roman Chant
Letters
- (27:52) - Father comment on wine jars at Cana
- (30:33) - What's going on with the parish priesthood since the 1970s
Word of the Day: Duplicity (34:56)
Callers
- (36:15) - Friend won't go to confession, as he says it's not in the Bible
- (37:37) - I think Latin mass is more reverent
- (42:56) - Yesterday's OT readings, here his understanding on the allegory of what Jotham has experienced when referred to the trees and the olives
- (46:11) - Question on the rosary, do you know about a rosary w/five beads instead of ten?
The Veil Removed Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM&t=11s
Bible Study: (1:52)
Jgs 9:6-15
- Father explains an inviolable law of the Kingdom of God
Mt 20:1-16
- How God reshapes and converts people
Letters
- (22:31) - Dogs, puppies & and Canaanite Woman
- (29:35) - My Jewish friend's comment on the 2nd Commandment
Word of the Day: Mount Gerizim (34:00)
Callers
- (37:01) - Can God uncreate a soul?
- (41:48) - Is Mary omniscient?
- (44:37) - During confession, are we bound by the seal?
- (48:47) - What where the Jews chosen to do?
Bible Study: (2:03)
Jgs 6:11-24a
- Father, as promised, discusses what a terebinth is.
Mt 19:23-30
- When do we come to Gd?
Letters
- (19:31) - The devil's fall and the Garden of Eden
- (24:03) - Can a teen become Catholic w/out his parents permission?
- (28:33) - Priest purifying his hands
Word of the Day: Queen Mother (31:09)
Callers
- (34:16) - my conversion story!
- (36:59) - When are we judged?
- (39:22) - What exactly becomes the Body/Blood of Christ? Is it everything on the altar or only in the chalice?
- (43:02)- If people who lived saintly lives, are awarded a crown in heaven?
- (44:22) - Transfiguration and why Father feels Jesus met w/Moses/Elijah, as opposed to Abraham/David?
- (46:43) - Question about the idea of dying to one self and if Jesus being fully God and fully man, was he not subject to that?
- (50:08) - Liturgy and keeping the faith
Bible Study: (2:24)
Jgs 2:11-19
- Father discusses who the judges were
Mt 19:16-22
- Father contrasts the Rich Man and the Gadarene demoniac
Letters
- (18:40) - Moses killing the Egyptian & the pro-life movement
- (21:22) - Did Jesus say he was the son of God?
- (23:40) - Jesus called Mary immah in the Chosen
- (24:23) - Moses allowed divorce, why?
- (29:02) - There's a lot of coincidences happening in my life; what's going on?
Word of the Day: Baal (32:02)
Callers
- (38:20) - Question bout the Ark of the Covenant found under Golgotha?
- (43:09) - Question about yesterday's gospel and Jesus' use of the word dog?
- (45:08) - My boyfriend wants me to convert to Catholicism before marrying him. I was raised Southern Baptist, but I'm going to mass him. Do I need to be Catholic to marry him?
Bible Study: (:52.300)
Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17
- Why shouldn't the Israelites get too close to the arc?
Letters
- (13:56) - Kelly, who is of a different faith, loves Father's show!
- (14:34) - What does it mean, 'we sang a dirge but you didn't not mourn?'
- (17:35) - Holy Days by country
- (18:57) - Do parishes have to offer extra masses on holy days?
Word of the Day: to sin (27:49)
Callers
- (39:37) - Clarification, in the OT Moses and God were speaking in the tent and speaking face to face?
- (44:45) - Any indication of when Jesus baptized the Apostles?
- (47:38) - We're in this Eucharistic Revival, but priests haven't raised the Eucharist and Chalice as high at consecration. Why?
Bible Study: (1:16)
Dt 34:1-12
- Moses, the Rock, & the Supernatural
Mt 18:15-20
- Father discusses the difficulty of fraternal correction
Letters
- (18:29) - Can God resurrect the body in any form?
- (20:15) - Someone used 'she' for the Holy Ghost
Word of the Day: Binding on earth (28:00)
Callers
- (38:26) - Why was Moses chosen by God?
- (41:53) - When Jesus was a young boy, what would he have called his mother?
- (43:19) - What inspired Fr. Simon to become a priest?
- (46:31) - When unclean thoughts enter your head, is that from the evil one?
Bible Study: (1:27)
Father discusses what the Assumption means
Letters
- (15:51) - Crushing the head of the serpent
Word of the Day: Magnify (27:21)
Callers
- (38:21) - Difference in terminology for today's feast day in the Eastern and Western Churches?
- (40:03) - If the upside down cross is a bad sign?
- (42:08) - Question about Hebrew/Greek, 'seed will crush his head.'
- (46:07) - I went to Church this morning and priest didn't show up, do I need to go to Mass again, as it was only a communion service?
- (47:46) - During the Our Father, 'Give us this day our daily bread', what is that bread?
Bible Study: (1:04)
Mt 17:22-27
- Father explains the temple tax in today's Gospel
Letters
- (14:26) - Who cruses whose head in Gen 3:15?
- (18:59) - Are Sinai and Mt. Horeb the same thing?
Word of the Day: Hear O Israel (41:38)
Callers
- (27:22) - Luke 9:1-6 | When the Apostles came back, did they retain or lose the power to heal people?
- (31:13) - How did Jesus save Peter in the water?
- (32:59) - I have an annulment question for Fr. Simon
- (42:39) - In 2020, Pope Francis goes by the of 'Universal Pastor of the Church' and what does that mean regarding his authority?
- (45:20) - What does 'foreigner' refer to in today's Gospel?
Bible Study: (1:47)
Dt 4:32-40
- Father discusses the importance of Fatima in world history
Mt 5:10
- Father asks, "who are you?"
Letters
- (22:54) - How do we live out our love?
- (31:00) - how can we pray against the demonic?
Word of the Day: Deuteronomy (36:44)
Callers
- (39:51) - What kind of house blessing could I do for a family member?
- (43:05) - If this was God's plan, could Judas just have been playing a role?
- (45:44) - What's the difference between Thomas Aquinas and Augustine & can Father recommend a simple book introduces Thomas Aquinas to the average reader?
- (48:31) - How to share about my Marian Pilgrimage with my Protestant friends?
Feast Day and Bible Study: (1:49)
- What is the sign of the Holy Spirit?
Jn 12:24-26
- what does it mean to be a deacon?
Letters
- (21:24) - Low-Gluten hosts
- (28:23) - Psalms & Satire
Word of the Day: Anangke (33:12)
Callers
- (37:02) - How is astrology condemned by Catholics, but it's referenced in the Bible?
- (39:26) - In the 40 days after the Resurrection, what took place in Jerusalem?
- (40:57) - Do we have any oral traditions about the 500 disciples after the resurrection?
- (43:12) - A good resource on Catholic eschatology & metaphysics
Bible Study: (2:16)
Nm 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35
- What is God trying to teach?
Letters
- (20:47) - Question about Sodom & Abraham
- (22:55) - Was St. Paul a tent maker?
- (25:25) - We need to help our shepherds
Word of the Day: Dog/Puppy (35:32)
Callers
- (42:04) - Why do we have to suffer and why is there evil in the world?
- (46:06) - Can father explain obedience & sacrifice?
Bible Study: (2:00_
Nm 12:1-13
- Father discusses what real meekness is
Mt 14:22-36
- What does it mean to trust Jesus?
Letters
- (22:57) - Where was the 4th cup of Christ?
- (26:13) - My brother has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
- (27:58) - Listener wants to study Greek and Hebrew
- (30:32) - What is the best way to witness to the Jewish people?
Word of the Day: Tradition (37:22)
Letters
- (41:27) - Definition of the word 'wicked' from the Bible?
- (43:01) - Was Jesus supposed to be sacrificed at the same time the Passover lamb was supposed to be sacrificed?
- (44:53) - People saying they don't see God, but God is in the birds, God is in the rainfall, and the food. What does Fr. think about that response?
- (48:26) - We're studying Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, my question is about Melchizedek and the order of Melchizedek, where is that tradition?
Bible Study: (2:14)
Nm 11:4b-15
- What is a good prayer for priests and religious?
- Why does God tempt Moses?
Letters
- (18:15) - How should I pray?
- (22:01) - Do we gain spiritual benefit from online videos of the Bl. Sacrament?
- (24:42) - Should I watch this show?
- (29:29) - I'm new to the Catholic Church; I have some questions about my health issues
Word of the Day: Truth (33:22)
Callers
- (38:38) - Where in the General Instruction of the Mass, where the priest says mass facing the people?
- (41:58) - Is fear of hell, a good legitimate reason for being Christian?
- (44:49) - Why wouldn't I go tell the owner that there is a treasure in a field?
- (47:25) - Can your soul remember things from before you were born?
- (49:03) - Question about 2 Peter's authorship
Bible Study: (2:10)
Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37
- Why should we read Leviticus?
Mt 13:54-58
- Father discusses the importance of hearing the Lord
Letters
- (23:47) - The word for cousin in Aramaic vs. in Greek
- (25:43) - Is pornography sinful within marriage?
- (29:43) - I heard we can be young and innocent but our souls don't age
Word of the Day: Kingdom (32:06)
Callers
- (35:38) - How to explain the role of Our Lady to my Jewish friends?
- (37:16) - I'm struggling with my marriage; what should I do?
- (41:54) - I'm doing a watercolor of the Three Kings, and would like to know whether there is anything in scripture that says there was a full moon or half moon on Christmas Eve?
- (44:23) - Who to talk about a cause of canonization, as I might have had a miracle from a blessed? You influenced me Fr. Simon on this particular blessed!
- (46:58) - I have difficulty w/the use of sacramentals in the Church. I'm having bad reaction to incense, and gone to ER. What to do?
Bible Study: (2:11)
Ex 40:16-21, 34-38
- Why did the priests wear the bells?
Mt 13:47-53
- Why is there bad in the Church?
Letters
- (21:12) - I took Father's advice regarding Gossip
- (24:21) - My Father just passed away.
- (25:38) - Adam and Eve - why aren't we all the same color?
- (29:28) - I disagree with Father about sin
Word of the Day: Net (34:26)
Callers
- (36:39) - About the end of the Gospel where Jesus is talking about the scribes, on today's Gospel reading?
- (38:15) - My nephew, he just had a small church wedding, so that he could have just his marriage blessed. Now they want to do a beach wedding.
- (42:48) - What happens to children born from IIVF and surrogacy?
- (48:02) - Father, can you help me understand grace and mass intentions?
Ex 34:29-35
- Why are things veiled?
Mt 13:44-46
- What is God's name?
Letters
- (19:08) - What are Father's thoughts about the Cursillo retreat?
- (21:13) - Can you go to confession if the priest doesn't speak your language?
- (22:53) - gluttony and grave matter
- (26:30) - I experienced difficult things that made me doubt God's existence
- (31:16) - Mental illness and neurodiversity
Word of the Day: Horns (36:21)
Callers (39:16)
Bible Study: (2:37)
Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28
- What does it mean that God pitched is tent among us?
Letters:
- (20:11) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion?
- (25:58) Why was Jesus perturbed?
- (38:31) I'm tempted to write in cursive
- (30:00) My idea of a fundamentalist
- (41:54) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species
- Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith
- (47:59) - The Transfiguration
Word of the Day: (38:51)
Note: Some of the letters were taken from previous shows: 6/23/23 & 6/27/23
Bible Study: (2:12)
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34
- Why does God want to make a great nation of Moses?
Mt 13:31-35
- What does it mean that the kingdom is like a mustard seed?
Letters
- (22:09) - can a children of unmarried parents become a priest?
- (27:58) - I went to a strange Church this weekend; what should I do?
Word of the Day: Encampment of the Lord (34:21)
Callers
- (36:29) - In seminary, is learning Latin still required?
- (38:25) - When I went to confession, my husband is a Protestant and the priest encouraged me to go to the Protestant service. Could you comment on that?
- (45:07) - God married a woman named Sophia? Could you explain?
- (46:53) - Father was talking about the priests needing to use their hands; St. Isaac Jogues had a thumb cut off and Pope allowed him to continue.
- (48:30) - A young couple wants to live as brother/sister due to financial reasons. What does he think?
Bible Study: (1:56)
Ex 20:1-17
- Why is it so hard to number the Ten Commandments?
Letters
- (18:55) - I have a friend who takes the Lord's name in vain
- (25:58) - What is fear of the Lord?
- (30:04) - Life on earth before God created Adam and eve?
Word of the Day: Understanding (33:33)
Callers
- (36:53) - When Judas hung himself was that literal?
- (41:25) - Is there life on other planets?
- (44:14) - How can I explain a sacramental to a non-Catholic?
- (48:02) - Was I wrong to burst out at a friend because she kept using the F word?
Bible Study: (1:56)
Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b
- What happens when we overstep the boundaries of God
Letters
- (19:52) - Why do we pray to Mary?
- (28:48) - The two lungs of the Church - East & West
Word of the Day: Parable (33:32)
Callers
- (35:57) - Question about Adam/Eve, where did the different races come from?
- (39:09) - I know someone who is close to death and led a bad life. How can I convince to have a priest come to him before he dies?
- (44:23) - Is it okay to go to a celebration of life scattering of ashes of a Catholic friend?
- (48:39) - Father, what is the origin of baptism and how does it relate to temple worship?
Bible Study: (2:48)
Sir 44:1, 10-15
- What does it mean to honor your father and your mother?
Ex 16:1-5, 9-15
- Sometimes God punishes us by giving us what we asked for
Letters
- (21:29) - Are those who don't believe in transubstantiation in communion with Jesus?
- (26:15) - Ancient rituals and Abraham
- (29:13) - Moses 'a prophet among you'
- (29:13) - Did Jews Baptize?
Word of the Day (35:07)
Callers
- (37:44) - Where does it say in the Bible that Christ descended into hell and came back in the third day? Can you baptize stillborn children?
- (45:49) - People tell me to put a statue of Saint Joseph upside down in the ground. Is that okay?
- (46:26) - What does it mean to pray without ceasing?
- (47:52) - If someone is already cremated can the Church celebrate a mass for the person?
Bible Study: (2:08)
2 Cor 4:7-15
- What are earthen vessels?
Mt 20:20-28
- What is the hour of Jesus' glory?
Letters
- (23:51) - Why aren't shellfish Kosher?
- (30:44) - Father addresses some questions about the Neo-Catechumenal Way
- (32:56) - Is it a mortal sin to eat meat on Friday?
Word of the Day: Deacon (36:34)
Callers
- (40:42) - What does the virgin of Guadalupe do?
- (44:11) - Does the Church allow for us to donate our bodies for science?
- (44:58) - How can I answer someone who says that all the different religion's gods are the same as our God?
- (46:56) - What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?
Bible Study: (1:58)
Father discusses the Sunday readings, including what Jesus meant by 'weeds'
Mt 12:38-42
- What is a 'sign?' & Father discusses what it means to be part of the universal Church
Letters
- (26:41) - Who is on the throne next to Jesus?
- (32:00) - St. Peter's vision
Word of the Day: Nineveh (35:58)
Callers:
- (38:21) - How we could best protect ourselves from curses?
- (42:40) - Archangel Sachiel - is it okay to pray to him?
- (44:44) - What about non-Catholic friends getting married in a park; could we go to that?
- (46:07) - Is the prohibition on gay marriage a doctrine or a rule?
Bible Study: (1:53)
Ex 11:10—12:14
- Should Christians have Sedar Meals? And should we have sabbath on Saturday?
Letters
- (20:25) - What is the significance of three days?
- (25:15) - Monastic mass schedule!
- (27:39) - Listener recalls pulling over during Fr. Simon's show
- (30:24) - How can Father dissuade parents from attending weddings of family outside the Church?
- (32:52) - Genesis 3:15 and the crushing of the head of the serpent
Word of the Day: Hesed
Callers
- 46:45 - Question about scripture and the ironies like the humble animal and what do we make the apparent ironies
- 50:45 - Question about heaven/hell and does do any good to pray for those in heaven and hell?
- 52:00 - HIs perspective on why the Church can't establish a definition for marriage?
Bible Study: (1:49)
Ex 3:13-20
- Father discusses the name of God
Mt 11:28-30
- Father discusses how many people go to Sunday mass
Letter
- (21:04) - How do we learn to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul?
- (26:08) - Did Jesus have a Meyers-Briggs type?
- (27:51) - How do I know I love God with My Whole Heart?
Word of the Day: Smite (32:57)
Callers
- (35:36) - How old was Mary when she had Jesus?
- (38:14) - St. Jerome Translation Question
- (41:29) - 'Ask and you will receive' quote; I have struggled with this and the divine will and asking for what I want.
- (43:44) - Going to my granddaughter's wedding and her brother is the officiant? What am I to do? I want to show her unconditional love?
- (47:13) - Why has God has forsaken me, could you explain?
Bible Study: (1:51)
Ex 3:1-6, 9-12
- What's the purpose of miracles & angels?
Letters
- (19:30) - Can hosts be consecrated outside of Mass?
- (22:12) - At any RATE!
- (22:51) - Jesus, tears, and death of Lazarus (John 11:35)
- (27:56) - I'm Orthodox and my husband is Catholic, can I receive communion?
Word of the Day: Wise? (36:19)
Callers
- (37:31) - Did having the parents get the children ready for 1st communion make the kids more engaged in their faith?
- (43:42) - Luke 2:40. What is the significance of this passage? And, was Paul's name really changed or not?
- (48:48) - Were there roosters in Jerusalem during Jesus' Passion?
Bible Study: (1:52)
Ex 2:1-15a
- Father explains the differences between the movie, The Ten Commandments, and the Scripture.
Mt 11:20-24
- Father discusses the smallness of the Gospel triangle
Letters
- (20:59) - Can I go to this wedding?
- (24:10) - If you're eye is sound your body is filled with life
- (28:02) - Father discusses the importance of marriage
Word of the Day: Goodly (35:11)
Callers
- (38:10) - My friend is with a guy who is discouraging her from going to confession. What should I do?
- (43:52) - This Bible translation doesn't between Spanish and English doesn't make sense
- (46:29) - Is Moses an Egyptian name? We don't know his Hebrew name right?
- (47:31) - Confession has really early reference in the Old Testament Bible. What do you think?
Bible Study: (2:57)
Ex 1:8-14, 22
- Father discusses the world demographic problem
Mt 10:34—11:1
- Didn't Jesus come to bring peace?
Letters
- (22:28) Differences between dicastries and congregations
- (25:15) - Church Fathers & and letting your peace return to you (https://www.ecatholic2000.com/catena/untitled-111.shtml)
- (30:37) - David and stones
- (31:45) - Difference between angels and saints
Word of the Day: Household (34:13)
Callers
- (35:42) - Trinity and Holy Spirit: Where was the Holy Spirit before Jesus sent him?
- (38:43) - What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal way?
- (47:01) - Was Christ nailed on the wrist or the palms?
- (49:07) - What language was spoken before the Tower of Babel?
Bible Study: (1:53)
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
- What is punishment for?
Mt 10:16-23
- Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore
Letters
- (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers
- (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
- (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
- (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?
- (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?
Bible Study: (1:52)
Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
- Father explains why Joseph's story is so amazing
Mt 10:7-15
- Who is the royal nature of God?
Letters
- (22:09) - Can a priest give himself last rites?
- (23:32) - Love & Intelligence
- (29:10) - Why do priests and deacons bow to the altar?
- (32:26) - Was John the Baptist immaculately conceived?
- (33:47) - What is the oldest Catholic prayer?
Word of the Day: Divination (36:10)
Callers
- (39:44) - Jesus has been presented in art as a white hippy looking guy for a long time. I think we should start presenting him in the way he actually looked like. What do you think?
- (43:39) - My mom told me that there would be a smaller nucleus of the Church when socialism took over. Do you think that is happing today?
- (45:31) - How aggressive can you be when standing up for your faith?
- (48:55) - I think Joseph's cup of divination is not right. I think the brothers were just being gaslighted.
Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
- Father talks about the historicity of the Scriptures
Mt 10:1-7
- what does it mean to be an apostle?
Letters
- 28:00 - life after death
- 31:45 - attending Protestant services
- 34:45 bowing your head at the name of Jesus
- 37:00 - Question about my husband's will
Word of Day: Pharoah
Caller
- 44:25 - I went to confession after many years and the Priest didn't listen. I was married in the church than divorced and married again civilly. Can I receive communion?
- 51:00 - Should the Church change the phrase when giving out communion from 'Body of Christ' to 'Body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ'?
- 54:00 - What is the proper interpretations and translation of Genisis 2: 7? AND why so many different interpretations?
- 57:00 - What should we give a priest's who's mom passed away?
- 58:45 - Could you expound on the idea of Happiness is something you discover?
Gn 32:23-33
- Father discusses the selling of blessings between Jacob and Esau
Mt 9:32-38
- What is the real nature of God?
Letters
- 31:30 - Was there life on earth pre-Genesis?
- 40:30 - difference between angels and saints!
Word of the Day: Ladder
Callers
- 48:00 - I am Jewish and think you are saying some good stuff. I would like to bring up some passage from the Hebrew bible which contradicts some of your theology
- 52:30 - What is the difference between son of man and son of God when Jesus is talking?
- 55:00 - Why do we have a fast before Mass but there is no fast after Mass?
- 58:00 - Writing for venerable Mary of Agreeta. Is it true that the blessed mother would serve Jesus' meals on her knees. What do you think about it?
Bible Study: (2:16)
Mt 9:18-26
- Father explains how today's reading explain what the government of God is.
Letters
- (20:40) - When God does something mean or violent in reaction to sin?
- (22:46) - Are there any examples of invalid ordinations?
- (25:33) - Fasting and new wine
- (28:08) - The Bible doesn't say Thomas put his hands in Jesus' side
- (28:52) - Let your conscience be your guide?
- (31:38) - Does the devil have more power than God on earth?
Word of the Day: Abode (33:47)
Callers
- (36:17) - When did some Hebrew words become the prober name for Adam and Eve and when did Christ become Jesus name?
- (39:14) - What does it mean for a wife to be submissive to her husband?
- (45:37) - I am unable to leave the house because of health problems. Some days I feel really sad and frustrated about this situation. What should I do?
- (48:21) - When you talk to the angels can you pray in your mind only?
- (50:07) - Should I talk to my niece who cohabitates?
Bible Study: (2:17)
Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67
- Did Sarah die of a broken heart?
Mt 9:9-13
- Why does Matthew have two names?
Letters
- (22:38) - Why would God ask Abraham to do something immoral?
- (28:19) - When God answers our prayers in a different way
- (29:39) - Was the Father's voice audible at the Baptism of Jesus?
Word of the day: Mercy (33:56)
Callers
- (41:42) - Could you explain about Lilith, Adam & Eve?
- (44:38) - My husband has left the faith, and he says I should follow him, as he's my husband. What should I do?
- (44:38) - Cousin who left her husband and now living with her boyfriend. Now she's inviting me to her house with her boyfriend for a party. Should I go?
Bible Study: (1:59)
Gn 22:1b-19
- Why does God put anyone to the test?
Letters
- (19:47) - I feel like prayer doesn't work
- (22:44) - What's Father's interpretation of Job 24:17?
- (24:41) - How did the ancients view taking up their cross?
- (27:15) - Should there be a clause or form of to-be in 'blessed the man'
- (29:45) - I'm confused about the term 'Elohim' and how it's used.
- (32:24) - Pre-Genesis world, was there life on earth before?
Word of the Day: Burnt Offering & Lamb
Callers
- (39:22) - 'When God made man in his image and taking the female part out' Have you thought of this before?
- (43:30) - Sinning against the Holy Spirit, is that unforgivable sin?
- (46:25) - Is the Book/Gospel of Thomas a forgery?
- (48:40) - Is Zoroastrianism Christianity?
Bible Study: (2:08)
Gn 21:5, 8-20a
- The death of Sarah and What happens when we force God's hand
Mt 8:28-34
- Why did Jesus send the demons to the pigs?
Letters
- (20:29) - Sinners saved by grace
- (29:35) - My mom & having children
Word of the Day: Gadarenes (37:25)
Callers
- (42:11) - Prayer: It's a dialogue w/the lover and his beloved. What do you think?
- (43:51) - What does one do when a priest tells you to give communion to Lutherans?
- (46:19) - 1 Timothy 1:20, what does it mean?
- (48:31) - What do the Jews think about relics?
Bible Study: (1:55)
Gn 15:1-12, 17-18
- Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?
Mt 7:15-20
- What does it mean to know them by their fruit?
Letter:
- (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world
- (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?
- (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'?
- Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn
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(37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden?
- (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money
- (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio
Word of the Day: (44:41)
Bible Study: (1:52)
Eph 2:19-22
- What is the household of God?
Jn 20:24-29
- Father explains why Thomas should be called, 'faithful Thomas'
Letters
- (27:34) - Can you explains the four Eucharistic prayers
- (30:57) - How can we tell the difference between sharing concern vs unnecessary curiosity?
- (33:00) - Prayers for a problem pregnancy
Word of the Day: The Twin (37:22)
Callers
- (38:38) - I want to come back into full communion with the Church from a Sedevacantism, but a Deacon making it difficult. What should I do?
- (46:51) - What do you think about my decision to become a Catholic and to try to get my wife to enter the Church?
- (49:48) - My grandson said that Lucifer was called the morning star and that Jesus is called the morning star so Jesus must be thrown out of heaven. How do I respond to this?
Bible Study: (1:55)
Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22
- Father explains why circumcision
Letters
- (22:29) - Orthodox & the Immaculate Conception
- (29:45) - Who was the Sermon on the Mount Directed to?
Word of the Day: 99 (32:57)
Callers
- (38:28) -What does Ur mean when God talks to Abraham in Wednesday's readings?
- (41:14) - What is a Mystical Catholic?
- (43:57) - Regarding the sermon on the mount; you said Jesus was just with his apostles but I don't think that is right. the Bible says the crowds were astonished.
- (47:11) - I have a Joke for Father.
- (47:54) - If you think about a sin that you did in the past do you need to re-confessed that sin
- (50:05) - Where is the Garden of Eden?
Bible Study: (2:17)
- Father shares his theory about the letter to the Romans
Letters
- (26:09) - Acts 8:39 - what does snatched mean?
- (28:58) - What does the Church teach about the Rapture?
- (31:31) - Pregnancy prayer request
- (32:19) - Can you go to heaven without confession?
Word of the Day: Hour (36:56)
Callers
- (41:06) - I betrayed another person and now she says she doesn't believe in God. What should I do?
- (43:41) - Is profanity a sin? I went to an Assyrian church and it was beautiful, but was it a legitimate Catholic Church
- (47:21) - Can I pray to the Guardian angels of the unborn child?
- (48:25) - Why was Paul sent to the Gentiles? He seemed better with the Jews.
Bible Study: (1:55)
Gn 15:1-12, 17-18
- Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?
Mt 7:15-20
- What does it mean to know them by their fruit?
Letter:
- (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world
- (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?
- (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'?
- Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn
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(37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden?
- (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money
- (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio
Word of the Day: (44:41)
Bible Study: (1:57)
Mt 7:6, 12-14
- What is a hypocrite?
Letters
- (25:15) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean?
- (36:53) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species
- (41:03) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses
- (46:03) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith
- (47:51) - The Transfiguration
Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:29)
Bible Study: (1:46)
Gn 12:1-9
- Father explains if Abraham was a Jew or not
Mt 7:1-5
- Father explains Greek translation & and the problem that today's passage causes
Letters
- (21:28) - The purpose of circumcision
- (24:27) - Martin Luther and indulgences
- (29:24) - Marriage Convalidation
- (33:38) - Refining Gold & When We're Ready to See God
- (42:47) - Are there myths in the Bible?
- (48:48) - The voice of the Holy Spirit
Bible Study: (2:06)
2 Cor 11:18, 21-30
- Should we find old letters of St. Paul?
Word of the Day: (36:00)
Letters
- (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion
- (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?
- (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive
- (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist
- (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent
- (38:50) Freemason curse question
- (43:32) Read the black, do the red
- (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin
Why are there Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, and so many different religious orders?
How are they different? How did they come about?
Fr. Rich Simon answers these questions and gives you a crash course on Church history.
Bible Study: (1:50)
2 Cor 11:1-11
- Why is God jealous?
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean to babble like the pagans?
Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25)
Letters
- (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35
- (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?
- (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?
- (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?
- (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos?
- (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception
- (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations
- (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass
Bible Study (1:49)
2 Cor 9:6-11
- Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
- Father explains what righteousness is
Letters
- (19:41) When should we be silent?
- (24:48) Triduum Liturgies
- (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment
- (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT?
- (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem
- (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him
- (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up
- (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe
Bible Study: (2:06)
2 Cor 8:1-9
- How do we love one another? / Worship & Donating Money
Mt 5:43-48
- What is the biggest word the bible?
Letter
- (18:36) - Irene talks about giving something at the Mass
- (21:36) - What if Mary said no to the Angel Gabriel?
- (24:00) - is the Catholic Church the whore of Babylon?
- (29:46) - Yiddish question
Word of the Day: Hierarchy (32:38)
Caller
- (35:43) - Jesus was born before all ages, does that mean Jesus have a beginning?
- (40:07) - Why are there so many religious orders?
- (44:32) - Story about my Guardian Angels?
- (46:52) - Why other protestants believe in the rapture? [GEESE]
- (49:54) - Revelation Chapter 17, and about the Whore of Babylon?
Bible Study: (1:58)
Father discusses why our life should be a life of studying Christ
2 Cor 6:1-10
- Father discusses St. Paul's great Kvetch
Mt 5:38-42
- What does it mean to love our neighbor?
Letters
- (22:35) - The three different Marys in the Bible
- (26:18) - Flowers in Church
- (29:29) - Ignatius of Antioch
- (31:41) - Surrender Novena
Word of the Day: Vain (33:50)
Caller
- (39:00) - My family is going through a separation. My father and mother are divorcing and battle for custody for my youngest brother.
- (43:19) - Question about Jesus Naked on the Cross
- (46:31) - How are we supposed to think about priests in Leviticus being without defect?
- (49:40) - Should we pray silently when praying to God about our sinfulness so the devil doesn't hear us?
Father Discusses the Heart of Jesus
Why do we need Freedom for Love? (13:03)
Letters
- (19:27) - Should we read the Apocryphal books?
- (24:06) - Prophecy of the Book of Daniel
- (27:14) - Cindy discusses our world gone crazy
- (29:03) - Someone brought up that the Rosary is a mindless repetition; what should I say?
Word of the Day: Meek (34:35)
Callers
- (37:59) Is this a legit thought from God, 'There is no sin and illness, only ignorance of truth and love'
- (40:06) - Genesis 6 and the Angels having sex w/human beings? Could you clarify?
- (44:53) - Psalm 34: Where can I find David saying in madness before Abimelech
- (48:12) - My grandchildren received their first communion but their parents aren't really practicing their faith.
- (50:02) - Are our physical bodies taken up into heaven at the end of time and if so where is that in Scripture?
Bible Study: (1:53)
2 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6
- Father Simon discusses the 'worshipping the god of this age.'
Mt 5:20-26
- Righteousness and the nature of God
Letters
- (21:44) - Msgr. Bob discusses Orthodox sick calls
- (25:44) - I work for a Fortune 500 company who talks about getting asked to remove religious stuff from my desk
- (29:14) - Possession by the Holy Spirit
- (31:52) - Screwtape letters - I feel ill after listening to the Screwtape letters
Word of the Day: Freedom (36:06)
Callers
- (41:47) - At my work I've been able to talk about my religion, what do you think about that Father?
- (43:14) - Where do we have information on the 40 days after he rose?
- (47:05) - What's the best way to start reading the Bible?
- (48:48) - If someone is possessed, could they only get help from an external source or could they get help internally
Bible Study: (2:02)
Mt 5:17-19
- What does it really mean to fulfill the law?
Letters
- (20:27) - John writes in about Aquinas' theology of the Eucharist
- (21:49) - Ancient Salt Techniques
- (23:25) - Contemporary American Sinfulness
- (25:14) - Our parish had a beautiful procession for corpus Christi, where should the Eucharist be located?
- (29:44) - Jesus and the Trinity
Word of the Day: Down payment (32:55)
Caller
- (37:34) -Defense of Confession
- (42:20) - What is the Hebrew word for identity?
- (46:24) - Why we have a funeral and not called celebration a life?
Bible Study: (2:44)
2 Cor 1:18-22
- What does it mean that we have a Yes in Jesus?
Mt 5:13-16
- How does salt become tasteless?
Letters
- (27:23) - Is there a vessel to transmit the precious blood to the homebound?
- (29:21) - Examples of modern words of the law
- (32:23) - Doesn't the Gluten go away when the host is transubstantiated?
- (33:37) - Who removed the Septuagint?
Word of the Day: Seal (38:29)
Callers
- (43:37) - I'm celiac and receive a host w/very few gluten, like a miniscule amount. What do you think about that?
- (45:09) - Eucharist is made of wheat, why they don't mix rice and corn to incorporate other cultures
- (47:00) - My son said Crime went down when Roe v Wade was legalized and two, it's better for children to not come into a household w/a father? What am I to say?
Bible Study: (1:47)
2 Cor 1:1-7
- What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is the comforter?
Letters
- (23:06) - What's Father's take on tattoos?
- (27:48) - Can angels possess us?
- (29:41) - Blowing trumpets and giving alms
- (30:58) - What are Father's thoughts about Christian Churches?
Word of the Day: Blessed (34:16)
Callers
- (37:41) - What am I supposed to do as a mother because my 26 year old son wants to transition?
- (41:04) - Does Patrick know about Our Lady of Leyva (from Columbia)?
- (42:23) - I attended a Protestant service where they baptized people. Do most protestant churches 'In the Name of the Father, Son, Holy Ghost...?
- (45:26) - I believe a Eucharistic Miracle took place here in Yonkers New York
- (48:44) - Parable of the fig tree, and about an interpretation?
Bible Study: (2:20)
Tb 11:5-17
- Father shares his theory about how Tobit and Revelation are related
Letters
- 30:30 - Afterlife Question
- 32:25 - Question about the Geneva Bible
- 34:30 - What do I say to someone who says they live life by doing what makes you happy?
- 36:45 - St. Paul and the Tribe of Benjamin
- 39:30 - Recycling Lace of Albs
Word of the Day: Raphael and Azariah (38:25)
Callers
- (41:23) - I want to recommend a book called Tobit's Dog based on the story of Tobit
- (42:48) - Psalm 139 is numbered differently in my old Bible. Why is that?
- 54:20 - Are lay people able to give blessings to people who come up in communion line?
- 57:30 - My niece is not getting married in a Catholic Church. She is getting married outside. What should I do?
(1:56) Bible Study:
- Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a
- Father shares the missing parts from the story in Tobit
(28:09) Letters:
- Father answers letters asking about the movie Nefarious, the Catholic perspective on the value of work, how to handle a civil wedding of a mother’s son,
(38:44) Word of the Day:
- Hen
(42:21) Phones:
- Rita - Responding to God's mission as parents just like Tobit did. What do you think?
- Carol - The Catholics kept the apocryphal writings of the old testament. Why didn't the protestants keep them?
- Mary - I'm going to be fasting as form of protest against the Dodgers, what do you think?
(2:02) Bible Study:
- Mk 12:18-27
- Father explains the sacrificial class of the priesthood in Jesus’ day
- Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a
- We participate in reflecting God by creating children through marital intimacy.
(23:18) Letters:
- Father answers questions about whether animals go to heaven, the meaning of the word cleanse in the bible, Why Paul went to Rome, can we celebrate my late Father’s Birthday and someone with neighbors who are proclaimed Satanists.
(37:39) Word of the Day:
- Psalm 25 “teach me your paths.’
(40:04) Phones:
- Don - When Jesus was on the cross and blood flowed out from him, was that the birth of the Church?
- Patrick - What should I do w/my baptism candle that I got when I was baptized
- Everett - I passed a Unitarian Church and they were denying some of the things Jesus said. Could you comment?
- Carol - When someone passes away and they're cremated, is a mantle okay? Is the ocean okay?
(1:55) Bible Study:
- Mk 12:13-17
- Father explains the difference between Sadducees and Pharisees
(22:16) Letters:
- Father explains the ingredients needed for the Eucharist, shares a story on how someone found Relevant Radio, explains the morality of jumping out of a plane, explains the occult, talks about the communion of saints and explains an interesting text from Proverbs.
(39:57) Word of the Day:
- Eucharist
(42:22) Phones:
- Bernadine - About the parable of the fig tree, what does it mean?
- Anne - Wedding feast at Cana and Jesus said 'it isn't my time.' Could you explain? Was it foretold in Old Testament?
- Rob - Question about the Old Testament and its violence.
- Wayne - Readings at mass today and about evil shepherds and about what the church is supposed to do with evil shepherds and how to protect ourselves?
(1:55) Bible Study:
- Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8
- Father talks about how the Devil hates human beings for their ability to procreate.
(25:37) Letters:
- Father answers a question about red heifers and the end of the world
(40:24) Word of the Day:
- Pentecost
(42:01) Phones:
- Joe - Wears two hats, is the Church's witness, but is also an agent of the state. What do you think?
- Adrienne - About the Eucharist, if you are baptized, and did first communion, and then left the Church, would the person lose salvation?
(4:27) Bible Study:
- Sir 44:1, 9-13
- What you do and who you are has a lasting effect on others. Act Honorably for your children.
- Mk 11:11-26
- Father explains the readings today, highlighting the fig tree mentioned in it.
(25:14) Letters:
- Father answers letters about offering up sufferings from the past, are people as many people possessed today as they were back in Jesus’ time and is it okay to pray the memorare in the form of a rosary with the rosary beads?
(40:52) Word of the Day:
- Jesus
(42:56) Phones:
- Jim - Question about the definition of love and the will of Good, and how to apply that when we love God as God lacks nothing?
- Gayle – Regarding Jesus When He uprooted the tables, and how to justify anger when people use that passage?
(1:53) Bible Study:
- Sir 42:15-25
- Father explains the text found in Sirach and talks our saint of the day Justin Martyr
(23:15) Letters:
- Ordinary time not ordinary but ordered.
- If Adam and Eve had not sinned would Jesus still have come into the world?
- Why was it okay to have concubines in the bible?
(36:38) Word of the Day:
- Jot and Tittle
(38:51) Phones:
- Joe - Question about Romans 8: 19-21, and the word 'creation'
- Javier - Does the Catholic Church recognizes any other non-Catholic baptism or do they have to be baptized again?
- Barbara - 'You don't earn heaven, you choose heaven/hell'? Could you expand?
(2:16) - Bible Study:
- Lk 1:39-56
- Father Explains the meaning of the word priest
(20:48) - Letters:
- Cindy – My husband and I wanted children but not able to have any. But god gave me other people to take care of so I would not have had the energy to have kids.
- Bob – Thank you father for your priesthood.
- Sonia – You are right about being a parent. The Lord gave me more than I can handle even though I don’t have kids.
- Anonymous – If the bride and groom are not Catholics can you go to a non-Catholic wedding?
- Email – Can you explain false humility?
(36:12) - Word of the Day:
- Saint
(40:07) - 11:46 Phones:
- Roy - You can't attend a secular wedding, b/c of people are living together, they're in sin. Could you comment on this?
- Moira - Jesus healing the blind man and question about that?
- Steve - Question about the octave of All Saints and releasing people out of purgatory?
- Frank - Judeans and John 6 and taking place in Synagogue, and question regarding that.
(3:11) Bible Study:
- Sir 35:1-12
- Father talks about deuterocanonical book, of which Sirach is one.
(20:49) Letters:
- Josephine – How the bible is taught in many different ways
- Email from a person with two sons who are not getting married in the Church.
- Email from a woman who can’t conceive because of age. Can she have children in heaven?
(34:28) Word of the Day:
- Bribe
(39:17) Phone Calls:
- John - What Does Fr. Simon mean when he says 'Ordinary Time'
- Kris - Nephew's wedding, I'm not going to it b/c it's not a church wedding, however, isn't it just as bad if it was a Church wedding, and he had no intention of practicing the faith?
- Mary - If we can't agree on the basic dignity of the human being, like the unborn, I think they are dialogue are gone?
- Debra - His thoughts on children being told to disassociate w/their parents, if they're transgender and this sounds like a cult?
Gn 3:9-15, 20
- What is the enmity that is put between the woman and the man?
Letters
- Steve asks about Peter being the Vicar of Christ, Revelation, and Jerusalem, "the great city"
- What does it mean, "to carry all mankind on one's shoulders?" in reference to the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
- Pamala has a prayer for priests to share
- In the holy land, people avoid the heat of the day, would it have been unusual for Nicodemus to visit Jesus in the night?
- What is a victim soul?
- Should Father get extra computer screens?
- Is it morally OK to parachute out of an airplane?
Word of the Day: Cosmos
Original Air Date: June 6, 2022
Father Talks about Sister Agnus who turns 100 years old today.
Bible Study
- Acts 25:13b-21
- Father Explains the political landscape around today’s reading.
Letters
- JP – Question about why Catholics go to Mary.
- Email – regarding children with down syndrome.
- Father responds to the idea of sinner saved by grace.
Word of the Day
- Love
Phone Calls
- Keith - I donate to various charities, and I get a lot of icons and other stuff in mail. What do I do with these stuff? Burn them?
- Marie - Is it normal to feel sad that I have to send my kid to a public school, b/c I can't afford Catholic school
- Mike - Question about 'First day of the week in John 20: 19
- Joe - Could Fr. Simon define justice
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
- Father explains Paul's zealous observance of the law
Letters
- 25:30 - Has Father ever read the Purpose Driven Life?
- 27:27 - Can I pray deliverance prayers?
- 31:45 - Father talks about why God prays
- 34:45 - We have to be one!
Word of the Day: Leaders
Callers
- 48:00 - Is having impure dreams a sin?
- 50:30 - I was told that Victory was won at the Cross. Why does it matter that he rose from the dead?
- 55:20 - Are there more than five decades of the rosary and how did they develop?
Bible Study: (5:07)
Acts 20:28-38
- What does beatitude mean?
Letters
- (25:44) - we do need better Church communities
Word of the Day: Anger (35:48)
Callers
- (42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her?
- (46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?
Bible Study: (2:22)
Acts 20:17-27
- How can Paul be one of the Apostles?
Letters
- (29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press?
Word of the Day: Glory (38:34)
Callers
- (47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those. Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that?
- (50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments. Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out?
- (53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them? What do you think about that Fr. ?
- (53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now?
- (55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine
Bible Study: (1:48)
Acts 19:1-8
- Father discusses prophecy and Baptism
Letters
- (22:34) - Is it OK to steal?
- (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?
Word of the Day: Mass (37:50)
Callers
- (39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion. Why don't they do that anymore?
- (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?
- (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce. I've been married for 25 years.
- (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?
Bible Study: (2:09)
Acts 18:9-18
- Who were the apostles?
- Why did Paul take a vow?
Letters
- (19:02) - Question about veils on women and short hair?
- (30:16) - How do respond to Protestants who follow Paul more than Jesus?
Word of the Day: In my name (35:23)
Callers:
- (40:34) - Question about Latin Mass and My Diocese?
- (48:15) - Happy belated anniversary of your ordination. AND we really enjoyed you leading the rosary!
- (49:40) - Why do we call the Mass the Mass?
Bible Study: (2:11)
Acts 18:1-8
- Father discusses the historical realities regarding Corinth
Letters
- (18:53) - More questions on the successors to the 12
Word of the Day: A Little While (34:58)
Callers
- (38:18) - a priest said I couldn't get saint benedict medals blessed because of Exorcists. What does that mean?
- (39:41) - Can you understand the bible just through using the catechism with it?
- (43:46) - If you miss Sunday Mass while on vacation do you need to go to confession before receiving Communion?
- (45:22) - What do I do with palms from years past as well as other sacramentals?
- (48:58) - What is the sacred heart of Jesus?
Bible Study: (2:12)
Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
- Father discusses the dynamics of Paul in Athens
Jn 16:12-15
- What are we here on earth to do?
Letters
- (20:22) - If God were to stop thinking of us, we would cease to exist?
- (22:49) - I'm frustrated by the lack of quiet at my parish
- (26:31) - Is there chance built into the universe?
Word of the Day: To Bear (34:16)
Callers
- (41:36) - I am being ordained in two weeks. What is a good novena for me to say in preparation?
- (44:59) - How do you understand the way God hardens Pharaoh’s heart but then blames Pharaoh for not letting the Israelites go?
- (46:20) - Psalm 148 is a good proof that dogs are in heaven.
- (47:31) - Does the form of Baptism really matter? And does it matter by what authority you are baptized?
Bible Study: (1:53)
Acts 16:22-34
- Father discusses the fulfillment of God's promise
Jn 16:5-11
- How should we think about the world?
Letters
- (20:17) - Charisms in the Church
- (28:52) - Successors to the Apostles
Word of the day: Convict (38:42)
Callers
- (42:31) - Were you able to research the question about the Creed I had the other week? The current Mass translation added the word 'Death' after the word suffered.
- (49:41) - If God's knows everything how can we have free will?
- (49:41) - Thank you for illuminating for me who Zadok the priest is!
- (50:14) - Why did the Holy Spirit Come After Jesus?
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 16:11-15
- Father discusses St. Paul's aquatic mission
Jn 15:26—16:4a
- What does Paraclete mean?
Letters
- 24:03 - Question about St. Paul's life chronology
- 28:35 - Is there any modern analog to the 12 apostles?
Word of the Day: Timbrel
Callers
- (40:57) - Why is speaking in tongues not prevalent in the Catholic Church?
- (45:39) - What does the Greek word Camel mean in regards Jesus saying it would be easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle?
- (49:02) - What is a synod?
Bible Study: (:57)
Acts 15:7-21
- Where did authority come from in the early church?
Letters
- (20:40) - Why did priests block the truth about the Bible?
- (23:18) - Can I be a nun and a practicing physician?
- (32:17) - Another stations of the cross story
Word of the Day: The Hut of David
Callers
- (42:37) - How young can an altar boy receive the Precious Blood during consecration?
- (46:06) - Why don't Catholics talk more about protoevangelium James and what Modern mystics say about Mary?
Bible Study:
Jn 15:1-8
- Why is today's Gospel so challenging?
Letters
- (17:26) - Are there animals in heaven/
Word of the Day: A Revolution
Callers
- (33:41) - The psalmist for the liturgy of the hours seems to have the gift of poetry. What do you think?
- (40:27) - How my girlfriend and I know if we are suppose to get married?
- (45:56) - Is there a priestly society that can say some masses for me?
Bible Study: (1:38)
Acts 14:19-28
- Father discusses the differences between Jews and Judeans
Jn 14:27-31a
- What is the peace of Christ?
Letters
- (27:27) - What forgives sins?
Word of the day: Gentile
Callers
- (27:27) - Priest gave me contact information based on something I said in a confession with him. Was he breaking the seal of the confessional?
- (38:06) - Today's Gospel reading: what does the world 'World' Mean when referring to the ruler of the world? Didn't God create the world?
- (41:01) - The word 'Comadre' means in-laws. I use it with my mother-in-law. It is similar to 'compadres'
- (46:09) - I am in RCIA. Can I go to confession before I come into the Church?
Acts 14:5-18
- Father talks about what it means to be a Christian
Letters (13:12_
- Anglican church service sounds like a Catholic mass
- How to get mortal sin forgiven?
- Long betrothal in Jewish customs
- Where do the Stations of the Cross come from?
Word of the Day: Priest
Callers (42:20)
- Station of the cross in St. John's backyard?
- Luke 15: blessed is the woman who gave birth to you. According to a Greek Orthodox scholar said that 'Rather' actually means that Jesus agreed with them rather than putting down Mary. is that True?
Bible Study: (1:59)
Acts 13:26-33
- The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015
- Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr
Jn 14:1-6
- We go home when we die
Letters
- (21:14) - why wasn't the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus?
- (25:20) - Beatitudes and the Psalms
- (27:03) - The problem of translation with the Creed
- (31:46) - I used to preach from a bench in Nevada
Word of the Day: Oracle (37:03)
Callers
- (38:15) - If I am right in saying that a layman can't bestow a blessing
- (39:40) - Question about Ethiopians believing that Pilate was a saint.
- (42:30) - Question about Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Baptism in Jesus?
- (48:52) - My nutritionist is also a Reiki Master. Is it still good to have her as my nutritionist?
Bible Study: (1:43)
Acts 13:13-25
- Father details the long journey of St. Paul
Jn 13:16-20
- Father explains the nature of prophecy
Letters
- (22:28)- Just war theory update
- (24:22) - the story of Jephthah in Judges
- (30:50) - I heard God say that he was drawing near to me
- (35:01) - I feel the call to become a priest
Word of the Day: Pestilence (40:17)
Callers
- (42:40) - Why is there a difference b/w the English translation and the Latin translation of the Nicene Creed?
- (47:22) - I was mediating on Good thief and what a transformation he must have had to 'remember me in your Kingdom'. What do you think about that Father?
- (49:28) - Where to the two thieves also taken down from the cross like Jesus?
Bible Study: (2:02)
1 Cor 15:1-8
- Who were the 12 Apostles?
- When did St. Paul begin his ministry?
Jn 14:6-14
- What does it mean that "no one comes to the Father except through me?"
Letters
- (23:56) - What was cosmetic treatment during Ester's time? {great promo]
- (28:41) - I'm an adult acolyte, one of the young servers says the priests prayers; is that OK?
- (30:08) - Leaving religious statements on restaurant bills
- (33:01) - Elijah isn't mentioned in the Torah, how did the Sadducees view him during the time of Christ?
Word of the Day: Reed (36:15)
Callers
- (39:38) - About the four horseman of the apocalypse and did one of the horseman's name change? Was Pestilence changed to conquering?
- (45:34) - I'm looking for guidance as my son plays baseball, we pray for his protection, however, even though we pray, a player got badly hurt in the face. Could you guide me?
- (49:02) - Why has Just War the Doctrine, become minimized?
Acts 11:19-26
- Why did God keep the Israelites isolated?
Letters
- (26:51) - Using an abundance of a tip?
- (30:44) - What does a person do with an old torn Bible?
Word of the Day: Christos (34:41)
Callers
- (36:58) - Mass while traveling: Mhe Cruise doesn't have a Catholic priest
- (39:27) - What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics?
- (43:13) - Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay?
- (45:47) - Communion under both species
- (49:48) - Is it okay to throw away old palms?
Bible Study: (2:23)
Acts 11:1-18
- What separated Jews from pagans?
Jn 10:11-18
- What is the universal Church?
Letters
- (22:47) - Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue
- (27:31) - What's the best way to understand indulgences?
Word of the Day: Indulgence (35:25)
Callers
- (38:02)- Do dogs go to heaven?
- (40:29) - My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower?
- (44:56) - The relationship b/w purgatory and confession?
- (47:29) - What are the rules regarding chapel veils?
- (48:31) - What does the term 'begotten' mean?
Bible Study: (1:49)
Acts 9:1-20
- What makes this text truthful?
Jn 6:52-59
- What does today's text actually say?
Letters
- (22:13)- What is the 'world without end' in the Glory Be?
- (23:46) - Question about dealing with a suicide
- (28:12) - I'm reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles?
- (32:48) - Singing of the psalms?
Word of the Day: Authority (37:59)
Callers
- (39:53) - We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears?
- (44:05) - Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why?
- (46:22) - I don't chew the host, is that okay?
- (48:55) - What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don't practice the faith.
Bible Study: (2:17)
Acts 8:26-40
- Why do we prepare people for Baptism?
Jn 6:44-51
- Are you saved?
Letters
- Father discusses 'being wrong' about yesterday's show
- (24:53) - I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?
- (30:57) - I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process
- (31:49) - Who chooses vestment colors?
Word of the Day: Teach (36:24)
Callers
- (40:25) - Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah's Witness and Mormons.
- (42:23) - Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge
- (45:22) - In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week.
- (49:54) - We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 8:1b-8
- It matters who we know
- How did the early Christians spread the faith?
Jn 6:35-40
- What does it mean to see Jesus?
Letters
- (23:31) - Jim asks about Passover calendars
- (24:56) - How do I trust God more?
- (28:06) - I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration
Word of the Day: Good News! (34:33)
Callers
- (36:23) - How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven?
- (39:44) - Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still?
- (42:01) - Could you comment on the 'American Catholic Church', and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that?
- (44:18) - Where is hell, is it in the world?
- (46:36) - What is the proper way to say the Our Father?
- (48:36) - I'm taking an acting class, am I using God's name in vain?
Bible Study: (1:48)
Mk 16:15-20
- Who was St. Mark?
Letters
- (20:34) - Why do we ask for forgiveness?
- (22:46) - Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites?
- (28:19) - Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles?
- (29:11) - how did the earth get populated?
- (34:40) - Comments about prohibitions on pork
Word of the Day: Tongues (35:33)
Callers
- (37:19) - Were Mark's endings where diff b/c he had a different audience? Mark had a different ending? Could you comment on that?
- (39:10) -On how to forgive as my brother's wife murdered my brother. How to forgive and how to approach
- (45:39) - Disciples in the Upper Room, they spoke in the language given by Holy Spirit, but everybody heard in their own language. Could you comment on this?
- (48:04) - Peter given keys of kingdom and 'get behind me Satan'. Could you explain this?
Bible Study: (1:42)
Acts 6:8-15
- Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke
Jn 6:22-29
- What is the real work of God?
Letters
- (19:23) - How is David after God's own heart?
- (28:28) - Communion service
Word of the Day: Crown (32:05)
Callers
- (33:39) - Jesus descended into hell, could you explain?
- (38:10) - How the average Jew could've possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ?
- (45:37) - Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me?
- (49:27) - My father recently passed away, and he wasn't Christian. Should I have baptized him?
-Daily Readings
- (1:49) Acts 5:34-42
- (14:45) Jn 6:1-15
-Letters (20:44)
- Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith
- When did the power of the apostles to heal end?
- Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do?
- Is there any point in payer?
-Word of the day
- Worship
-Phones: (35:18)
- Keri - How do you find forgiveness for something you've done that caused someone's death. How do you forgive yourself?
- Maro - Question about the word 'cousin' and relationship to Mary. Could you explain the word 'cousin'
- Vanessa - About today's Gospel making him king, was that going to be by force?
- Greg - When you're trying to qualify for a plenary indulgence, and free of mortal sin. Would just going to Confession at Church qualify for going to confession?
Bible Study: (1:50)
The Gospel of John
- We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit
- What does it mean to be born of wind and water
Letters
- (18:18) - Listener is worried about getting his car broken into
- (22:37) - What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis?
- (25:21) - I'm nervous about my friend's marriage
- (31:43) - Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed
Word of the Day: Ration (37:26)
Callers
- (39:47) - Attending a Wedding Reception of a non-Catholic who may be divorced. Can I go?
- (44:50) - It's good to have regrets in life
- (45:59) - How do I explain Confession, Purgatory, and change to the bible?
Bible Study: (2:26)
Acts 5:17-26
- Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel
Jn 3:16-21
- The price that God paid for our lives
Letters
- (23:22) - What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God?
- (29:01) - Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick?
- (30:52) - Jesus says he died for the sins of many
- (31:32) - Will all Baptized go to heaven?
Word of the Day: Evil (33:04)
Callers
- (34:46) - Why the Catholic Church says bad things about the devil, when I recently met someone from the Church of Satan, and they told me they do nice things?
- (39:13) - About today's reading and John 3:16, and the use of the word 'might' what was the original word?
- (41:11) - How do you listen for God's answer?
- (48:43) - Do you have to be baptized to go to heaven?
Acts 4:32-37
- Father explains the governmental structure in Acts
Jn 3:7b-15
- 14 - this is going to be confusing
- What does it mean to be born from above?
Letters
- Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory
- Who was Thomas' twin?
- Jesus dying for many vs all
Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit
Callers
- Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time or was it come and go,. like at Annunciation and at Pentecost?
- When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed?
- The Church is not in touch of reality, and I'm becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do?
- Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins? Doesn't confession take your sins away anyway?
- Good Friday at Church, shouldn't there be more quiet? I was hearing the choir practicing?
Bible Study: (1:43)
Acts 4:23-31
- Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God'
Jn 3:1-8
- What does it mean to be born from above?
- What is religious consensus
Letters
- (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots?
- (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her
Word of the Day: Rabim (Many)
Callers
- (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent?
- (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible?
- (42:56) - Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus. Was it the Romans?
- (47:04) - Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday's 2nd reading?
- (49:51) - What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w 'reborn' and 'born above'?
Bible Study: (1:52)
Acts 4:1-12
- Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188
Jn 21:1-14
- Jesus' fraternal care for John
Letters
- (23:11) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision
- (27:30) - Triduum Question
- (30:14) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo
- (31:12) - Can I take notes during the homily?
- (32:04) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke'
Word of the Day: Touch (36:48)
Callers
- (39:13) - How would you look in a resurrected body or how would you look when you get to heaven, are you young again?
- (42:18) - Commentary about what you saw at the Holy Sepulchre and at the very base is 'Adam's Skull' What do you think?
- (44:36) - About the synoptic Gospels, did they get the writings from the people who where there?
- (48:05) - Why does the Catholic Church use the term Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday?
Bible Study: (1:55)
Acts 3:11-26
- Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork
Letters
- (20:05) - what is meant by 'Novus Ordo' by the book?
- https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html
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https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal
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(23:48) - Brenda responds to Father Simon's critique of the Sermon on the Mount
- (28:11)- Comment about the Novus Ordo and TLM
Word of the Day: Ghost (31:56)
Callers
- (34:39) - Why were the separation of garments at resurrection?
- (42:15) - Was Moses circumcised and how old was Moses when he was picked up as a baby?
- (45:41) - With Mass was in Latin, it was part of universal Church, everybody spoke same language and that made Church Universal.
- (49:17) - 'Today you will be with me in paradise' and how could he be in paradise' if he descended to the dead?
Bible Study: (1:54)
Acts 3:1-10
- Why are bells significant?
Lk 24:13-35
- Who was Cleopas?
Letters
- (24:18) - When did the presentation happen?
- (28:47) - Transfiguration, Moses, and Elijah
- (31:26) - what is meant by the communion of saints?
Word of the Day: Foolish (35:11)
Callers
- (36:58) - How do I tell my parents that I'm considering the priesthood? My dad doesn't really practice the faith and my mom might not either.
- (42:25) - My son is an Atheist. How should I evangelize him?
- (47:47) - Do Protestants give as much precedence to Good Friday as much as Catholics do, relative to the Resurrections?
- (50:27) - Why don't Jews believe in the Messiah?
Bible Study: (1:51)
Acts 2:36-41
- Father takes issue with words added to the text of today's reading
- Father discusses the public event of Jesus' death
Letters
- (24:27) - Can cousins get married in the Catholic Church?
- (29:05) - Does Jesus give the Sermon to the crowds?
- (30:30) - Why were statues covered in the parish before Holy Week?
Word of the Day: Twisted generation (40:40)
Callers
- (42:04) - Is it okay to bring food into the church when Our Lord is not present in the tabernacle?
- (43:16) - Clarification on Luke 24:34 about when Jesus appeared to Simon?
- (44:43) - Peter went over to the tomb with the 'other one'. Who is the other one and why not named?
- (46:50) - My cousin said, The Pope said that Latin Mass can't be held in church anymore, and be in gym. Could you clarify?
- (49:11) - On the road to Emmaus, they didn't recognize Jesus, but recognized him in the breaking of the bread? But I'm wondering why they didn't see the wounds on his hands?
Bible Study: 2:20
Acts 2:14, 22-33
- Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection
- Father asks how we explain the Resurrection
Letters
- (22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre
- (28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves
- (30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?"
- (32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to
Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36)
Callers
- (37:46) - 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus' blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn't that have made the Jews ritually impure?
- (39:41) - How can the Shroud include Jesus' face?
- (42:40) - Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn't it mentioned in the Bible?
- (48:31) - Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden?
- (50:20) - St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory
Bible Study: (2:25)
Psalm 136: Jesus doesn't finish the Last Supper; why?
Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- The one day the Father says no to Jesus
Letters
- (20:18) - Where do the stations come from?
- (27:12) - Should I go to my friend's Easter service at a Baptist Church?
Word of the Day: Eye-Witness (34:32)
Callers
- (38:50) - Judas and Purgatory, if there was anyone who saw Judas hang herself and if not, could he have asked God to forgive him?
- (41:35) - Why on Palm Sunday, they read the passion?
- (44:20) - Luke 2356:20 - : 31, could you interpret that verse for me about wood being green and dry?
- (46:10) - About confession; Why as Catholics, we need to go to confession, to be forgiven of our sins, when God shed his blood for us?
Bible Study: (2:58)
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
- Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper
Jn 13:1-15
- Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus?
Letters
- (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism
- (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches
- (27:20) - Judas and the morsel
- (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue
Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13)
Callers
- (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me?
- (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that?
- (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest?
- (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?
Bible Study: (1:59)
Is 50:4-9a
- Why is the word 'no' so important?
Mt 26:14-25
- Why is the word 'no' so important?
Letters
- (22:29) - Do the angels feel pain?
- (23:49) - Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption?
- (27:08) - What is expected of me when a loved one dies?
- (30:00) - my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK?
Word of the Day: HESED (34:46)
Callers
- (38:05) - First Fridays, you're supposed to go to communion on First Friday, does it start all over?
- (42:54) - My friend invited me to a Passover service, at a reformed Jewish temple. Is it okay to go?
- (45:44) - I'm 71 years old, Catholic, but I don't recall ever doing confirmation. Does it make sense to do it now?
Bible Study (1:40)
Is 49:1-6
- A light to the nations!
Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
- Did Jesus kneel before Judas?
Letters
- (18:36) - Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene?
- (21:10) - Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross?
- (23:15) - what's the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met
Word of the Day: Recline (30:15)
Callers
- (33:16) - If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ Was he truly a traitor?
- (35:41) - When Jesus Gave Judas the bread did the devil enter Judas?
- (37:55) - why were there two verses cut out of today's Gospel?
- (41:47) - did God give Moses more than 10 commandments?
- (45:25) - when we pray alone, can we use me/my instead of us/we?
- (46:35) - should you go to confession even if you don't have anything to confess?
- (48:19) - can father explain the sense of the faithful?
Bible Study: (3:26)
Father discusses ancient calendar issues
Jn 12:1-11
- Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor.
Letters
- (21:05) - Palm procession question - Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt?
- (25:48) - Custom to cover images
- (28:43) - God's justice in the OT
Word of the Day: Nard (33:48)
Callers
- (37:02) - Paul knew very little bit about Jesus' teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that?
- (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days. Recommendations on what to see?
- (44:43) - Is Baptism necessary for salvation?
- (47:40) - Is there a connection b/w today's Gospel and the washing of the Apostle's feet?
- (48:52) - In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says 'Pray to not be put to the test' What is he referring to that?
Bible Study: (1:45)
Jer 20:10-13
- Why does God allow for temptation?
Jn 10:31-42
- Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God?
Letters
- (20:12) - I'm uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner's feet
- (22:09) - Are there giants in the Old Testament?
- (24:45) - Do kids need a saint name for Baptism?
- (25:37) - Why don't we say Amen in the Fatima prayer?
- (26:38) - What does Seraph mean?
- (27:57) - I heard that St. Faustina said that "at the time of my death, I am my own apostle."
Word of the Day: Perturbed (30:32)
Caller
- (34:10) - My daughter lives in a rural area, and there's no nearby Catholic school, is it okay for her daughter to go to a Baptist school?
- (37:16) - The priest yelled at me for not going to mass every week, which is hard for my condition. What do you think?
- (40:40) - When did the slapping for confirmation begin and end?
- (41:15) - Jesus tends to double down on certain statements in the Gospels such as about the Eucharist and that he's the Son of God. What do you think about his doubling down Father?
- (43:07) - When they say God made us in his image, and he's a spirit, how does that work?
- (45:06) - Is it a sin to eat out on a Sunday because you're making other people work?
- (46:28) - How do you respond to a son who thinks God is angry?
Bible Study: (1:42)
Father begins with a discussion of yesterday's Gospel
Gn 17:3-9
- What are the works of Abraham?
Letters
- (19:27) - Jesus and the Seraph comment
- (22:29) - Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism
- (25:31) - What does it mean to pray 'Lamb of God?'
- (28:26) - Evidence of Peter's existence
Word of the Day: I AM (33:09)
Callers
- (38:08) - Are only the Catholics going to heaven? What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists?
- (41:31) - Could you explain the unbloodied sacrifice of the mass?
- (44:08) - Is it a sin to name a child with a demonic name?
- (46:41) - How do you receive the graces of Divine Mercy?
Bible Study: (1:40)
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
- Father explains the names in today's first reading
Jn 8:31-42
- What is agape love?
Letters
- (19:59)- Was Matthew a Levite?
- (23:44) - Adam and Eve's nakedness and Jesus' on the cross
- (24:53) - Jesus and brothers/sisters
- (28:29) - Bible Translations
Word of the Day: Bagpipe (30:17)
Callers
- (32:19) - Daniel NAB vs. Daniel RSVCE numbering; it restarts in the middle of the chapter, why?
- (37:30) - Could I take Eucharist to home bound people on Good Friday?
- (39:53) - Why do people do rosaries after a death and what is a rosary? My daughter died last week
- (43:19) - Last week, I accidentally got two hosts for communion in the hand. I took both. Is that ok?
- (44:16) - What is the Angelus is said standing and why said at those specific times?
- (46:46 - Concerning John 11: 32-38 Gospel from this Sunday on why Jesus gets perturbed?
Bible Study: (2:05)
Nm 21:4-9
- What is ultimately pleasing to God?
- Why would Jesus compare himself as the serpent?
Jn 8:21-30
- Jesus always does what is pleasing to the Father
Letters
- (24:27) What does it mean that we look forward to the Resurrection of the dead?
- (27:49) I know some Christians that keep Torah
- (39:35) Do we have a personal demon assigned to us?
- (43:03) Is praying to the angels prohibited?
- (45:49) Please start the show upbeat!
- (46:57) Dare we hope that all are saved?
Word of the Day: Mount Hor (36:29)
Bible Study: (1:54)
Dn 13:1-9
- Father explains the dynamics of the longest reading of the year
Jn 8:1-11
- What does it mean that Jesus has 'the finger of God.'
Letters
- (18:42) - Student and the priesthood
- (19:50) - Question about sorcerer and hair loss
- (22:03) - Sacramentalized but not catechized
- (25:01) - Comment about serving at the altar
- (31:18) - What is a penitential garment
Word of the Day: Susanna (36:18)
Callers
- (38:24)- I'm an artist, and I'm drawing a picture of Jesus, and I want to know, how tall was Jesus?
- (40:32) - Bible to recommend to my daughter who is 17 and moving to college
- (43:11) - If a Deacon is allowed to do the blessing of the monstrance during benediction and Holy Hour?
- (44:57) - Is there a danger if having a non-Catholic visit my home to do some cleaning or like a dinner party.
- (47:47) - What does he think about Consecrating to Mary, like the St. Louis de Montfort
Bible Study: (1:56)
Wis 2:1a, 12-22
- Father gives his thoughts on the state of society
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
- Did Jesus lie to his relatives?
Letters
- (24:13) - Will all Baptized people go to heaven?
- (25:35) - what was the authority of the Pharisees?
- (30:21) - Karen writes in about Father's use of the name 'Karen'
- (31:20) - Paul give more ideas for families getting back to the Church
- (34:09) - Why does Jesus make clay with saliva?
Word of the Day: Tabernacle (36:55)
Callers
- (40:05) - What do you think about the commentary on the gospel of John from Fr. Raymond Brown?
- (43:58) - Is it okay for two people to cantor during the psalm response at the ambo?
- (44:37) - In Isaiah it says where the Messiah will be born, but if the rabbis don't follow Isaiah, how did they know where Jesus will be born?
- (46:09) - I'm a little confused about the covenant made w/Abraham? Could you give a good definition of covenant?
- (47:38) - Is a medal scapular as good as a brown or green one?
- (48:21) - Was Jesus a Pharisee, is that possible?
Bible Study: (1:47)
Ex 32:7-14
- What's the significance of the Golden Calf?
- What does it mean to 'get your leading straight?'
Letters
- (18:22) - I'm sorrowful about my miscarriages
- (20:36) - I'm finding it difficult to find stability
- (23:04) - Father recommends Catechism and Bible
- (26:18) - Father clarifies comments about The Internal Forum of the Catholic Church
- (28:30) - how does the Incarnation play into God's immutability
Word of the Day: Confession (31:32)
Callers
- (36:25) - Adam & Eve, where they true people or are they just a myth?
- (40:34) - I prayed for my son who has a disability, and the next day, his therapist had a dream that he was completely normal. Also, my husband had a dream like this he was normal.
- (42:44) - husband has been unfaithful and having hardest time forgiving, what should I do?
- (45:55) - David & Goliath, b/c they stressed the five smooth stones, question about that?
- (48:02) - It wasn't actually an aurora borealis when talking about Our Lady of Fatima.
Bible Study: (2:29)
Is 49:8-15
- Father explains the evils of abortion
Jn 5:17-30
- What does it mean that Jesus emptied himself?
Letters
- (17:47) - Father apologizes using the term 'Karen'
- (19:48) - Is the whore of Babylon the Catholic Church? Rev 18:4
Word of the Day: Compassion (29:30)
Callers
- (31:42)- When any Pope uses the pronoun 'We' who is he referring to?
- (37:58) - Why does our Lord refer to himself as the Son of Man?
- (44:39) - Where does he get the information that Yoga comes from the idol worship of yoking yourself to a Hindu deity?
- (46:18) - How do you ask God for healing and offer up your suffering?
Bible Study: (1:44)
Ez 47:1-9, 12
- Who was Ezekiel?
- Father explains how this passage relates to politics and the Church
Letters
- (17:08) - what was the blessing Jesus prayed at the Last Supper?
- (18:10) - What authority did the Pharisees have?
- (22:17) - My wife does Yoga, is that OK?
- (23:08) - Why does a priest drop a tiny drop of water into the chalice?
- (27:00) - Why was there long betrothal in Jewish custom?
Word of the Day: Pool of Bethesda (29:49)
Callers
- (34:05) - Why are we standing and kneeling after consecration, when we should just be kneeling the whole time, until after communion?
- (40:08) - Why should I believe in the prophets and how their word is as important as the New Testaments apostles? How did they get their authority?
- (42:13) - Question about Ezra and the wives and children they had and their call to repentance?
- (42:13) - My daughter in law is fallen away, why do we say masses for those who are dead
- (44:25) - Question about 1st reading, in regards to the water flowing from the right side, is this a foreshadowing of Christ?
Bible Study: (1:47)
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
- What is a house in the OT?
- Father explains the genealogy of Jesus
Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a
- What is Joseph's righteousness?
Letters
- (19:24) - Ann Catherine Emmerich question/what does it mean to be poor in spirit?
- (28:27) - Do non-Christians go to purgatory?
Word of the Day: Carpenter (35:11)
Callers
- (37:11) - What is God's name?
- (42:18) - Any scriptural reference to John Henry Newman's, 'Praise to the Holiest of the Heights as he calls Jesus' Agony in the Garden, a 'Double Agony'?
- (44:46) - The reason Joseph never speaks is because in Numbers 30:3, the woman never takes a vow, and the husband says nothing. What do you think?
- (46:07) - When a Cardinal Vice become a mortal sin?
Bible Study: (2:18)
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean to babble like the pagans?
- Father deconstructs The Our Father
Letters
- (19:55) - Father follows up about a question about SSPX
- (28:05) - Extraordinary minister reports another minister giving a young person the Eucharist.
Word of the Day: Word (31:50)
Callers:
- (34:22): Who wrote the creation story in Genesis?
- (36:53) - They ate of the fruit, and Satan changes those lenses to shame and evil came forth. What do think about Father?
- (38:14) - What does he think about how annulments approved a lot?
- (44:27) - From Matthew 22, what commandment is the greatest, what is the difference between heart and mind?
- (46:40)- I've been attending Neocatechumenal Way, and the priest celebrates mass in any room in the Church. The people make the bread that will later be consecrated. Is that okay?
Original Air Date: February 28, 2023
Bible Study: (1:48)
Jer 7:23-28
- Father discusses the Covenant and antisemitism
Lk 11:14-23
- Father discusses demons and Jesus' authority
Letters
- (20:26) - Was my sin a mortal sin?
- (25:26) - Fr. Simon on the Our Father
- (28:21) - I've read Ann Catherine Emmerich on Sermon on the Mount
Word of the Day: Hardness of heart (32:59)
Callers
- (36:46) - What are Maronite Catholics?
- (39:10) - Question regarding the new covenant supplanting the old covenant and what PJII said about being saved by the Old Covenant?
- (42:28) - I'm Maronite Catholic, and if you have any questions for me, he could ask?
- (45:18) - Could he explain 'internal forum solution'. and related to getting an annulment?
Bible Study: (1:43)
Dt 4:1, 5-9
- Father recommends A Man for All Seasons.
Mt 5:17-19
- How do we fulfill the law?
Letters
- (20:12) - What is the unpardonable sin
- (27:50) - My husband got ashes from an Episcopalian church, is that OK?
- (29:01) - I don't like rock concert masses
- (32:20) - I have a question about Jeremiah that troubled me
Word of the Day: Festal (35:31)
Callers
- (39:05) - Christians no longer practice the mosaic, law, isn't that a contradiction, about the Gospel today?
- (41:35) - A friend is transitioning to female, what could I do?
- (45:01) - Why are those who break the commandments still in heaven? Responding to today's Gospel
Bible Study: (1:51)
Dn 3:25, 34-43
- Father talks about what it means to be part of the Church
Mt 18:21-35
- The power of forgiveness
Letters
- (22:54) - Why did God regret making humans?
- (29:53) - Should we hold our hands during the Our Father?
Word of the Day: Patient (33:24)
Callers
- (35:53) - Why was St. Francis on the date of July 16th, which is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel?
- (40:20) - Why was there an image of the Egyptian God Toth in a Catholic Church?
- (43:54) - Question about the use of the English translation of 'brother.'
- (46:55) - Question about Jacob, Esau and the 'blessing'?
Bible Study: (2:09)
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab
- What was Naaman's problem?
Lk 4:24-30
- Why isn't a prophet accepted in his native place?
Letters
- (19:25) - Question about the mitzva's
- (21:40) - Christmas cards from missionaries
- (22:45) - Are there alternate readings for weekday shows
- (24:31) - Jewish burial comment
- (27:27) - Different words for hell in the Bible
Word of the Day: Festal (33:41)
Callers
- (37:08) - Question about Elizabeth being Mary's Aunt or Cousin?
- (40:01) - Did Moses go up to the mountain, (Mt. Sinai' three times) and was the first time for the Levites?
- (45:35) - How do you feel more than you are in the presence of God, while in Church? Intellectually you understand, but emotionally it might be harder?
- (48:13) - Difference between a confraternity and solidarity, and is it appropriate to sign up for a confraternity?
Bible Study: (1:42)
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
- Father explains the Joseph story
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
- What is the stone that the builder's rejected?
Letters
- (19:50) - can a non-ordained minister sing the Exsultet?
- (22:35) - Protestant friend of mine doesn't understand why Catholics don't eat meat on Friday?
- (24:41) - I converted to Catholicism and now I have a better understanding about Mary!
Word of the Day: Long Tunic (31:08)
Callers
- (34:26) - What is heroic virtue?
- (38:02) - Book I want to tell you about: The Conquest of New Spain
- (43:01) - When did people start abstaining from meat?
- (43:01)- My son is wanting me to buy him a bible to help him sleep. What Bible can I buy him?
- (45:04) - Do people have grace that they can pass on to others? I thought it always came from God.
- (47:31) - Is remarrying someone after a divorce one act of adultery or continuous?
Bible Study: (1:34)
Jer 17:5-10
- Father explains the high priesthood & the importance of reading the Bible
Letters
- (19:40) - Father discusses anger
- (23:14) - Did the devil know if Jesus was God in the desert?
- (27:08) - Why do people raise their arms during the Our Father?
Word of the Day: Torturous (31:02)
Callers
- (32:55) - Newspaper article was talking about the missions in CA, said that the Catholic Church ruined the missions. I what should I say to the editor?
- (38:06) - When exactly is the moment of consecration?
- (42:31) - The Jews always refer to the tribe they come from, does that still happen today?
- (47:51) - Journey to the Sun by Gregory Orfalea about Junipero Serra, recommend by Patrick Madrid
Bible Study: (1:48)
Jer 18:18-20
- Father gives an overview of Jeremiah
Mt 20:17-28
- Do we look for the cross?
Letters
- (19:15) - Talking before mass
- (21:20) - Padre Pio talked about demons clapping at mass
- (22:36) - Nature of forgiveness
- (29:29) - Do we have holy fools?
Word of the Day: Ransom & Many (31:29)
Callers
- (34:55) - What is the current value of 30 pieces silvers in today's world?
- (36:32) - Where could I find info on exactly what Lent is, why 40 days and why do Catholics observe it?
- (39:49) - I got a reply from the judicial vicar, about attending an SSPX wedding, and the reply was the marriage would be valid.
- (43:03) - Diff b/w transubstantiation and consubstantiation and why do the Lutherans believe in 'con' but not in 'transubstantiation'?
- (47:37) - The music Fr. Simon loves
Bible Study: (1:50)
Is 1:10, 16-20
- What are the candles for in the first reading?
Letters
- (19:59) - Has Father seen Jesus Revolution? Should we go to the movie with our Evangelical friends?
- (25:26) - Should I genuflect on one or two knees?
- (27:30) - Should we pray the Rosary before mass?
Word of the Day: Father (33:31)
Callers
- (38:43) - How do you handle if the priest itself is loud after mass?
- (41:15) - Question about confession, he did the absolution while I did the act of contrition. Is that ok?
- (43:50) - Do we all have infused knowledge?
Bible Study: (2:10)
Dn 9:4b-10
- How to form our consciences
Lk 6:36-38
- What is the inviolable law of the Kingdom?
Letters
- (19:54) - Can Father compare the qualities of the various texts of the Bible?
Word of the Day: Passion (39:22)
Caller
- (42:51) - I'm divorced but started receiving communion because the diocese said it was okay. Is that okay?
- (46:28) - Where did Saint Augustine get the word militant?
Readings:
(1:45) Ez 18:21-28
- Father ties in how Americas are losing their Christian values similar to what Eziekiel is battling in the readings today with his words.
(13:24) Mt 5:20-26
- Father Simon answers what it means that we need to be more righteous than the scribes and the pharisees?
Letters:
(22:28) Letter about the ancient text of scripture
(29:15) Letter from Lucy - the covenant sacrifice of Cane and Abel
(31:31) Letter from Raymond - practice of the priest during Mass
Word of the Day:
(35:20) "Kodrantes"
Calls:
(38:57)
- Jeff - I think the end of Season 2, Hollywood embellished it, and get his take on it
- Steve - I was pretty scrumptiously when going to confession, now it's getting harder for confession, b/c my memory is getting worse, like did I confess this already. Could you help me?
- Alley - His opinion, on having women help the priest during adoration like w/the incense, vestments. Is that appropriate?
- Cathy - Does it make any difference in the giving of the eucharist from the minister, if you worked carefully and are cognizant of your duties and would that be a difference?
Bible Study: (2:05)
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25
- Just because someone is different, they are no less human
Mt 7:7-12
- What is a remedy for original sin?
Letters
- (20:17) - The Gospel gives a good description of someone with a seizure
- (23:49) - where in the Bible does it say that angels and humans are immortal?
- (25:22) - How do you ask a saint to pray for you?
- (28:22) - My daughter is an altar server, and I read a book that said no female should be a server
Word of the Day: Feast of Lots (38:05)
Callers
- (41:09) - Can people who use sorcery transfer afflictions from one person to another?
- (45:21) - Why isn't Bishop Sheen a saint?
- (48:19) - My daughter was a server - but she did a good job. She wanted to do it! It's good to learn young!
Bible Study: (2:20)
Lk 11:29-32
- What is the sign of Jonah?
Letters
- (18:18) - If a formally good angel, Satan, could reject God, could a human being in heaven reject God?
- (23:51) - Question about the direction of a listener's diocese
- (25:33) - Father comments on a young person playing with the Eucharist
Word of the Day: Crowds press in/A Sign (29:04)
Callers
- (32:22) - If Jesus says he was the Alpha and the Omega, how can he also be infinite?
- (34:18) - Where does the idea of a messiah come from in the Jewish tradition?
- (39:10) - Reincarnation: How do I explain why its wrong?
- (42:54) - My 52-year-old son committed suicide. How can I understand this?
Bible Study: (2:18)
Mt 6:7-15
- What does it mean to babble like the pagans?
- Father deconstructs The Our Father
Letters
- (19:55) - Father follows up about a question about SSPX
- (28:05) - Extraordinary minister reports another minister giving a young person the Eucharist.
Word of the Day: Word (31:50)
Callers:
- (34:22): Who wrote the creation story in Genesis?
- (36:53) - They ate of the fruit, and Satan changes those lenses to shame and evil came forth. What do think about Father?
- (38:14) - What does he think about how annulments approved a lot?
- (44:27) - From Matthew 22, what commandment is the greatest, what is the difference between heart and mind?
- (46:40)- I've been attending Neocatechumenal Way, and the priest celebrates mass in any room in the Church. The people make the bread that will later be consecrated. Is that okay?
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: (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?
Bible Study: (2:36)
Gn 4:1-15, 25
- Father gives his thoughts on the creation of Eve
- Father discusses the collapse of family life
Letters
- (17:22) What are the different expectations of the messiah?
- (26:51) If I can't make a funeral, can I go to mass at a different time?
- (27:55) Silence at Mass
- (29:45) Selling things in the vestibule
- (41:47) Sister scolded me for being left handed
- (44:34) Creation in Genesis
Word of Day: Sighed (35:30)
Bible Study: (1:18)
Gn 2:18-25
- When was man created?
Letters
- (14:45) - why Is Jesus a popular name in Spanish speaking countries?
- (17:12) - Why did Mother Teresa go through a dark night?
- (19:04) - Being the youngest child
- (19:34) - Question about hospice
- (23:15) - can a man who was married who got an annulment, can he go back to the seminary
Word of the Day: Schmooze, Shekel, Shill & Comment on the Gospel (31:26)
Callers
- (42:34) - How was it that the Romans were oppressing Catholics, but we're called Roman Catholics?
- (45:16) - Is it a sin to not give feeding tube?
- (47:43) - My daughter is four and is asking me, 'when and if God will forgive her for the things she's been doing?' How do I answer her?
- (49:39) - Is the destiny of a person predestined, however, isn't there free will?
- (50:53) - What in the Sanctus, what does it mean, when says 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord?
Bible Study: (2:00)
Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17
- Was the garden of Eden a perfect place?
Mk 7:14-23
- What determines who we are?
Letters
- 22:30 - The chaos of the sacristy before mass
Word of the Day: Seven (33:04)
Callers
- (40:38) - What do you think Fr about this viral video where a gentleman asked a pro-life, 'if God is pro-life why did he destroy people in flood?'
- (44:11) - Follow-up question about the Precious Blood
- (46:01) - When Jesus fulfilled the law, did he fulfill the prophecies of his covenant?
Bible Study: (1:37)
Gn 1:20—2:4a
- Expecting Perfection
Mk 7:1-13
- Father discusses giving it all to God
Letters
- (15:18) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary?
- (18:57) - Father discusses what the Gospels are for
Word of the Day: Mystery of God (27:40)
Callers
- (35:17) - Why did the Jews and Samaritans dislike each other?
- (35:17) - Have we lost anything by not having the Precious Blood at mass?
- (41:59) - Was St. Dismas the first person to go into paradise?
- (46:45) - Clarification on the mystery of the kingdom of God
Bible Study: (1:35)
Gn 1:1-19
- How are we to understand the creation of the world?
Mk 6:53-56
- Father comments more on tassels
Letters
- (13:59) - Question about changing the words of the consecration
- (16:31) - Did Jesus not know who touched his garment?
- (18:12) - Do I have to go to the geographical boundary of my parish?
Word of the Day: Scurry (28:10)
Callers
- (29:24) - Is it okay for an Eucharistic Minister during mass to take a host on their own from the ciborium and place it into a pyx?
- (32:24) - There's a choir member, who receives the Eucharist, but doesn't take it yet, as she sings. After she sings, she consumes the host, but it's after the vessel are purified. Is that okay?
- (42:09) - Book Recommendation about early Christianity?
Bible Study: (1:40)
Heb 13:1-8
- Father discusses the different kinds of love & the Christian family
Mk 6:14-29
- Father talks about Herod's family
Letters:
- (20:12) - there's too much music at my parish & there should be more silence
- (26:14) - Question about my elderly mother's marriage
- (29:43) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary?
Word of the Day: Distressed (34:11)
Callers
- (35:18) - Could you explain the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews, as we use it today and has it's been used before?
- (41:04) - There's so much music during communion
- (42:47) - How could I address a nephew of mine who hasn't talked to his mom in 20 years?
- (45:46) - My uncle passed away yesterday. I'm Catholic, and I was told that he was going to have a very simple funeral. What should I do?
- (48:40) - My parents played music for 40 years and when people applauded, it was a thank you. What does Father think about it?
Bible Study: (2:02)
Mal 3:1-4
- What does God want?
Heb 2:14-18
- Mary's Role in the Church
Letters
- (21:10) - Psalm 110 - what does it say about David and Jesus?
- (27:09) - Man at my parish was told not to be a lector
Word of the Day: Surely (35:50)
Callers
- (41:29) - My friend is dying from Parkinson’s. I am praying he comes back to the Church. How can I help him come back?
- (44:18) - Can a person receive Communion without confirmation?
- (45:18) - What is the significance of 40?
- (50:11) - Did Mary & Joseph go from Bethlehem to Nazareth for Presentation and when did they go to Egypt?
Bible Study: (2:10)
Heb 12:4-7, 11-15
- Strive for peace with everyone!
Mk 6:1-6
- Why did the people take offense at Jesus?
Letters
- (19:21) - Question about priests celebrating mass
- (22:41) - What does it mean to offer it up?
- (25:59) - James asks about the size of the host the priest uses
- (29:38) - My husband was asked to be a godparent
Word of the Day: Scrouges (33:53)
Callers
- (39:43) - When we say 'Through my fault...' we strike our breasts three times. Why don't we strike our breasts the 'Lamb of God'
- (43:00) - As a Catholic gentleman w/two kids, what would Fr. do in my shoes, if wife wants a divorce, and me and the kids don't.
- (46:37) - Question Psalm 82: 1
Bible Study: (2:04)
Heb 12:1-4
- How do we get rid of burdens and sin?
Mk 5:21-43
- Why is today's story broken in two?
Letters:
- (24:43) - Wayne asks about if the Devil hates a particular prayer or practice
- (27:26) - Ralph asks about a confirmation candidate blessing
- (29:19) - What Bible should I give a confirmation student?
- (31:30) - Does Jesus proceed from the Father and the Son?
- (32:28) - I'd like to talk about praying for the dead with a Lutheran
- (35:29 - Did God fight over the body of Moses?
Word of the Day: Talitha (38:27)
Callers:
- (40:09) - Question about John 3:13
- (44:35) - About 1 Corinthians 5:2 , about expelling a community member and how that's applied.
- (49:25) - Comment on raising your hand and blessing
- (50:02) - A protestant friend gave me a birthday card with money and the card said 'To a born-again Christian sister and from a born-again Christian Brother'. Should I send the money back?
Bible Study: (1:54)
Heb 11:32-40
- What does it mean to live by the law?
Mk 5:1-20
- What enslaves us?
Letters
- 28:45 - What was the Inquisition?
Word of the Day: Unclean (35:38)
Callers
- (39:33) - My husband passed away w/o last rites. He made many first Fridays and First Saturdays, and if so the promise was you wouldn't die without a priest. Could you comment?
- (46:46)- During elevation at mass, I saw a priest raise the chalice and the host w/the same hand. Is that ok?
Bible Study: (1:56)
Heb 10:32-39
- Enlightenment as a type of conversion
- Why IN is the biggest word in the Creed
Mk 4:26-34
- What is the kingdom of God like?
Letters
- (19:28) - A listener corrects Father Simon's pronunciation
- (22:39) - Are Jews opposed to abortion?
- (29:22) - Protestants quote Ecc 5:9-6
Word of the Day: Mysteries of the kingdom (34:33)
Callers
- (37:59) - Why God needs an army?
- (42:26) - Could you explain when Simeon says to Mary, "your heart shall be pierced..?"
- (45:14) - How do we as Catholics face tribulations in the Church?
Bible Study: (2:36)
2 Tm 1:1-8 & Ti 1:1-5
- Father gives the history of Sts. Timothy and Titus and organization in the early Church
Mk 4:21-25
- Father expalins when a light is under a bushel basket
Letters
- (22:32) - Church history books recommendation
- (24:28) - if I find a catholic man, can I marry? I received a declaration of nullity?
- (29:30) - Could God empathize with us if he hadn't become human?
- (32:42) - I have a friend who is dying but she's not Catholic; can she be anointed?
Word of the Day: Hear (36:19)
Callers
- (42:10) - Suggestions on how to deal w/worry and anxiety and cowardice?
- (45:47) - Can the Church do a baptism, when they can't find the certificate, and not sure if they're baptized?
- (49:22) - Have any female saints has received the stigmata?
Bible Study: (2:20)
Acts 22:3-16
- Father shares his theories about St. Paul
Mk 16:15-18
- Should we be snake handlers
Letters
- (19:48) - Father discusses the nature of the Church
- (22:42) - Father discusses the sin against the spirit
- (29:16) - A non-Catholic asks Father about the past having no-ontological status.
Word of the Day: A Pauline contradiction (34:25)
Callers:
- (39:13) - We're buying a house and the previous owner had an item called Mezuzah that Jewish people used on the door. Should I keep it there?
- (42:24) - Was Joseph of Arimathea a tin merchant who took the Holy Grail to Ireland?
- (46:00) - I saw a priest drop host in front of me and he picked it up like a dirty Kleenex. Should I let priest know about it that he should've done better?
- (48:29) - Why is the Bible so hard to understand and why not make it easier?
Bible Study: (3:10)
Heb 10:1-10
- The forgiveness of God
Mk 3:31-35
- Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?
Letters
- (19:54) - Was Mary a perpetual virgin?
- (21:41) - Was Mary as young as 12 at the Annunciation?
- (24:13) - Fr. Michael writes in about reverent Novus Ordo worship
- (30:40) - Can deacons give liturgical blessings?
- (34:27) - My mom's answer to how OT people lived for so long
Word of the Day: Christ (36:40)
Callers
- (39:55) - Comment on cousin - that word didn't come till the 1300s. What do you think about that Father?
- (42:00) -Can a lay person lay the monstrance on the side table?
- (43:48) - Is Friday an abstinence day?
- (46:45) - Question about Parable of the sower - how does one change the soil?
- (48:21) - About the word cousin, being Italian, there is a word on how to distinguish b/w cousin and brothers, and the word phrase is 'cugini fratelli'
Bible Study: (2:05)
Heb 9:15, 24-28
- Was Abraham Jewish?
Mk 3:22-30
- What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?
Letters
- (23:22) - Is Mass the duplication of Calvary?
- (27:28) - There's no sign my relatives will return to the faith. Is this a sign of God's permissive will?
Word of the Day: Beelzebul (36:03)
Callers
- (38:28)- My wife is a Catholic School Teacher and loves the show!
- (41:09) - What is the 'Internal Forum'?
- (44:42) - Does God knows our free will action, does our future exist ontologically?
- (49:47) - If a person changes their sex, does it prevent them from going to heaven?
Bible Study: (3:31)
Heb 8:6-13
- Father talks about what a mediator really is
Mk 3:13-19
- Father gives his thoughts about the Sermon on the Mount
Letters
- (21:54) - Who can give blessings at mass?
- (23:44) - If we have Christ in us, why do we need to receive him in the Eucharist?
- (25:46) - Question about communion services
Word of the Day: OLD (28:43)
Callers
- (33:11) - I think nlessing the children that come up is beautiful thing. What's your response?
- (39:08) - Why do we recite the creed only Sunday and solemnities?
- (43:26) - My niece is getting married civilly, and later getting married in the Church; should I attend the wedding?
- (45:41) - John the Baptist earlier said that he wasn't The Prophet. What prophet was he talking about?
- (48:01) - Comparisons between celebrating mass for someone who died, compared to mass for someone who's living; what's the difference?
- (49:50) - What should I do during the sign of peace?
Bible Study: (1:57)
Heb 7:25—8:6
- How has the liturgy of the Temple been superseded?
Mk 3:7-12
- Father talks about where Jesus preaches his sermons
Letters
- (21:09) - Why does Jesus tell the crippled man to go home?
- (25:13) - What posture should we have during the Eucharistic prayer?
- (27:33) - Is it OK to say that God is Father and mother?
Word of the Day: Sternly (33:15)
Callers
- (36:03) - Sons of Zebedee, John and James, was John the favored one?
- (40:28) - Question about the Orthodox Bible?
- (46:36) - Could you explain Psalm 80 to me?
- (49:00) - One could be an observant Jew but not believe in afterlife, how is this not a contradiction?
- (49:56) - Sunday's Gospel, could you explain John 1:29-34?
Bible Study: (3:07)
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17
- Who was Melchizedek?
Mk 3:1-6
- Why was Jesus angry today?
Letters
- (19:40) - Did Jesus know his Scripture?
- (23:02) - Can I attend a Protestant Church service?
- (27:15) - Moral and venial sins
- (31:04) - Number 144,000?
- (33:24) - In the OT people live long lives, why?
Word of the Day: Didache (36:24)
Callers
- (46:11) - Matthew 17: 21 - was it deleted from the Bible?
- (51:04) - I'm Protestant; why Baptize babies?
Bible Study: (2:47)
Heb 6:10-20
- What are religious rules motivated by?
Mk 2:23-28
- What is the Gospel of Mark about?
Letters
- (24:05) - Another question about valid baptism. What does it mean that the soul is the form of the body?
- 38:00 - How do we view Protestants?
Word of the Day: LORD (37:37)
Callers:
- (41:21) - What do I do with my son who wants to become a female and he's in his mid 20s?
- (47:07) - I got a rosary from Westminster Abbey and it had an emblem of our Lady w/nine stars. Could you explain?
- (49:45) - Did Melchizedek actually worship God?
Bible Study: (3:16)
Heb 5:1-10
- Father explains what true priesthood is
Mk 2:18-22
- What is fasting actually about?
Letters
- (18:38)- Father reviews a letter about someone cutting off her hair
- (20:11) - Father sings one of his favorite German songs
- (21:06) - Can an ordination of an ordination be declared null?
- (26:55) - Why are there so many different nationalities?
Word of the Day: New (32:54)
Callers
- (37:40) - A non-baptized person can validly baptize.
- (40:28) - I was given a subscription to a publication called 'Daily Word;' should I read it?
- (44:48) - I working on this house and while digging a ditch, I found a statue of St. Francis. Why was it put there?
- (47:48) - When a priest is baptizing you, are they doing it like John the Baptist?
Bible Study: (2:17)
Hebrews 4:1-5, 11
- Who were the first converts to Christianity?
Mk 2:1-12
- What is the scandal from today’s Gospel?
Letters
- (21:24) - What does it mean 'to be born from above?'
Word of the Day: Heart (33:00)
Callers
- (36:07) - I'm a convert from Southern Baptist and I'm having trouble with Mary.
- (49:01) - Would God tell immortal souls, 'They shall surely die?'
Bible Study: (1:47)
Heb 3:7-14
- What does it mean to live today?
Mk 1:40-45
- How does this Gospel challenge our view of Jesus?
Letters
- (21:34) - Should communion ministers give a blessing?
- (25:34) - What does Mt. Moriah mean?
- (26:56) - Clapping at mass
- (28:14) - A new way to listen to Fr. Simon Says
- (29:15) - Gossiping about our children
Word of the Day: Desert (38:29)
Callers
- 40:52) - Could an order be created in the Church for married men who want to be priests?
Bible Study: (3:10)
Heb 2:14-18
- Why does God test us?
Mk 1:29-39
- Why is prayer so important?
Letters
- (20:45) - What is fear of the Lord
- (24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant?
- (27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul
Word of the Day: Novena (32:28)
Callers
- (35:57) - As a young priest, how can I evangelize my friends?
- (41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean?
- (44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope?
- (47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will?
- (49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do?
Bible Study: (2:35)
Heb 2:5-12
- Father explains his pro-Talmudic reading of today's text
Mk 1:21-28
- What does it mean to teach with authority?
- What's the best way to rebuke the Devil?
Letters
- (19:11) - Can Father explain the 'Come Holy Spirit' prayer
- (33:44) - There is a parishioner wears a shirt that says 'protect trans kids.' What should I do?
Word of the Day: Hierarchy (39:21)
Callers
- (43:59) - How to judge rightly in terms of giving money to priests?
- (47:16) - Husband and I going on a cruise, and one of the Sundays, we're not going to be able to go to mass. Is that okay?
- (48:52) - A friend is w/the Armenian Church, he goes to communion at the Catholic Church, is that okay, or how to advise him?
Readings
- (2:28) Father talks about the Baptism of the lord.
- (8:06) Father talks about why Magi could recognize Jesus as king and why some people can’t recognize Him.
Letters (18:21)
- Bernice – About Pope Benedict
- Christine – why are there not more times for confession
Word of the Day (33:38)
- Confession and Church
Phones (36:46)
- Jerry - Do we become the mystical body, blood, soul, divinity of Jesus Christ, when we receive the Eucharist?
- Ines - where do souls come from, and how are souls are made? Has he made them already, or when pregnant?
- Larry - Is today the last day on the traditional calendar for Christmas?
- Maria - I got divorced, is it okay for me to get married again? I didn't get married by the Church?
- Betty - Relationship b/w parishes and dioceses. What happens when a priest doesn't have a lot of business training and what happens when a priest is not behaving as they should, like being arrogant.
- Christiana - When you consecrate yourself to Our Lady. There are so many different kinds of consecration. When you consecrate, or could you consecrate to multiple?
Bible Study: (2:33)
1 Jn 5:5-13
- We need to learn to trust
M 1:7-11
- Father compares the geologies of Matthew and Luke
Letters
- (21:27) - Question about Jeremiah and when life begins
- (24:51) - When was Fr. Simon convinced that the Shroud was a real thing?
- (29:37) - I have a young 25-year-old neighbor who wants to shave her head. What should I say to her?
- (31:20) - What is the original language of the OT
Word of the Day: Baptism (35:14)
Callers
- (39:25) - When did Jesus establish the sacrament of penance and where? Why is it necessary to confess to a priest?
- (43:52) - What do we celebrate on the feast of the epiphany?
- (45:25) - Can I watch my Grandson's wrestling matches on Sunday even though its the day of rest?
- (47:19) - How do I convince my family that we should not spread the ashes of deceased?
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
Bible Study: (2:11)
Rv 4:1-11
- Father compares this passage to the beginning of Ezekiel and describes what the apocalypse is
Lk 19:11-28
- Father explains how today's parable aimed at Herod
Letters
- Father reads a letter about prayers for priests
Word of the Day: Cherub (37:34)
Callers
- (26:50) - How could I enjoy praying the Liturgy of the Hours?
- (30:23) - Could you put Holy Water in an empty bottle?
- (33:22) - Comment: The Church is responsible for sanctification
- (42:40) - What's the diff b/w Liturgy of the Hours and Vespers?
- (44:09) - Does he use a particular Bible program to look at word concordance?
- (46:28) - Revelation 4:11 and God's Will
Original Air Date: 11-16-22
Bible Study: (1:57)
ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13
- Will God keep his promises?
MT 21:28-32
- What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify?
Letters
- (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily?
- (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season?
- (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany?
- (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about the tabernacle?
Word of the Day: Repent
Original Air Date: 12-13-22
1 Sm 1:24-28
- Do we love God or our children more?
Lk 1:46-56
- The importance of gratitude and the words of Mary
Letters:
- (19:35) - we need a resurgence of the reading of the Douay–Rheims
- (26:14) - Observation about Jesus' seamless garment
- (32:32) – Book for in-laws
Word of the Day: Wine skins (34:44)
Callers
- (36:12) - How are we to fear the Lord if we're also supposed to love him?
- (38:22) - Elizabeth and St. John the Baptist - who was the first one to acknowledge that Christ was coming?
- (40:37) - Was the Temple area paved with stones?
- (43:24) - Is it true that we're not supposed to eat meat on Christmas Eve?
- (44:52) - Genesis 20:16 could you explain?
- (47:04) - Question about St. Gertrude prayer in souls in purgatory?
Bible Study: (2:03)
SG 2:8-14
- Father discusses what the canon of Scripture is
LK 1:39-45
- Did the angels tell Mary to go see Elizabeth?
Letters
- (26:00) - Is the Annunciation the first mention of the Holy Spirit?
- (27:30) - I invited a friend who doesn't go to mass; should I tell her not to receive Holy Communion?
- (24:07) - Jessica asks about a theory that says Moses invented YHWH
- (29:47) - Question about the third commandment
Word of the Day: Giselle (35:23)
Callers:
- (36:51) - Presentation in the Temple; did Joseph take Jesus into the temple by himself?
- (39:11) - Abraham took Isaac to be sacrificed and took up a lot of stuff with him. It seems like this kind of action was a common thing; was it?
- (43:03) - Is there a difference between the saints and angels?
- (45:07) - What are Father's thoughts about The Diary of Elizabeth Kindleman and the Flame of Love Rosary?
- (47:31) - How do dissenters about the Church's teaching about homosexuality deal with Biblical teaching about it?
Bible Study: (6:08)
Is 7:10-14
- What is more hopeful than the birth of the child? Father also explains the importance of the Greek translation of this passage.
Lk 1:26-38
- Father explains what it means to be a true slave of the Lord
Letters
- (18:32) Father share's Dan's thoughts about Zachariah's silence
- (21:45) Is it OK to pray for a good Catholic man?
- (28:40) - My sister received a heart!
Word of the Day: Betrothed (29:42)
Callers
- (37:24) - If you're up in Alaska where they have 24 hour sunlight, and in Jewish tradition, next day starts at sundown, when does the next day start?
- (39:58) - When I pray the 5th Joyful Mystery I meditate on Jesus' parents. I'm sure on the way back to Nazareth, Jesus was in control. What do you think about that Father?
- (44:30) - Follow-up on sundown question.
- (45:44) - Doesn't the Sabbath give a break to the slaves and the animals too? Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20
- (47:58) - I had a rabbi speak to me about Jewish people living in Hawaii.
Bible Study: (1:40)
JGS 13:2-7, 24-25A
- Why wasn't Sampson a good man?
LK 1:5-25
- Father explains some of the genealogical details of Mary
Letters:
- (19:01) - Question about living streams ministry
- (22:10) - why is Stephen considered to be the first martyr
- (24:11) Why does the litany of the poor souls include those who died at sea?
- (26:25) - What might have become of a pregnant woman whose husband divorced her?
Word of the Day: Yoke (31:00)
Callers
- (35:16) - At end of Rosary Salve Regina is usually said; does that change during the liturgical year?
- (36:23) - My non-practicing son is married civilly to a non-practicing lady. Is it okay for them to be coming to my house?
- (43:13) - How could Mary's mother give birth to Mary if sin and sinlessness don't combine?
- (46:49) - I missed mass yesterday; I was sick. Am I excused anyway?
Bible Study: (1:46)
Is 56:1-3a, 6-8
- Father discusses how science has caught up to faith
Jn 5:33-36
- Who were Judeans?
- What are the works 'that the Father gave me?'
Letters
- Father discusses returning the tabernacle to its rightful place
- (24:42) - John writes about the relationship between science and religion
- (26:35) - Can a priest give absolution if he doesn't know the language of the penitent
- (28:36) - Question about the signs that accompany believers
Word of the Day : Witness (34:32)
Caller
- (36:57) - What evidence do we have that the Church was founded by Christ?
- (40:44) - I am trying to read the bible cover to cover and in Genesis 6:6 God regretted making human beings. How could he regret?
- (44:20) - Did Jesus made carpentry (yoks) that didn't injure animals?
- (47:01) - Were Adam and Eve actually immaculately conceived?
Bible Study: (1:46)
Is 54:1-10
- How should we think about Bible?
Lk 7:24-30
- Was John the Baptist sure Jesus was the Christ?
Letters
- (20:160) - Since John the Baptist knew that Jesus was Lord, was it a constant mortification for him to be away from Jesus?
- (22:32) - Are Mary and the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person?
- (25:59) - Abram comments on St. John of the Cross
Word of the Day: Maker (29:02)
Callers
- (33:13) - Do Christians and Jews worship the same God?
- (39:18) - Question about a rosary from Immaculee Ibalizagia where it's 7 Hail Marys instead of 10 and different mysteries.
- (41:44) - I had a vasectomy after I had two children who were born prematurely. I did go to confession, however I still have the scars, what else could I do?
- (46:03) - Could you explain the symbols of the Gospel writers?
Bible Study: (6:33)
IS 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-25
- What happens when God isn't kind to us?
LK 7:18B-23
- What's Father's theory on this Passage?
Letters
- (20:34) - Father talks about moving the tabernacle
- (23:07) - Letter about someone who left the Catholic Church
- (27:56) - Discrepancies about the criminal crucified next to Jesus
Word of the Day: Vindication! (34:41)
Callers
- (38:45) - John 3:13 and Ecclesiastes 3:19-21, and could you explain those in terms of the death and body.
- (43:12) - Comment on the Eucharist from Bishop Sheen: 'When I walk into Church these days, I felt like Mary Magdalene' referring to lack of importance.
- (46:24) - When Jesus said, to the Pharisees 'In your law, it says ye are Gods'. Was Jesus being sarcastic when he said that?
Bible Study: (1:57)
ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13
- Will God keep his promises?
MT 21:28-32
- What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify?
Letters
- (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily?
- (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season?
- (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany?
- (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about the tabernacle?
Word of the Day: Repent
Bible Study: (1:58)
ZEC 2:14-17
- How did this prophecy come to be?
Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
- Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is
LK 1:26-38
- Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43)
Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33)
Caller:
- (37:48) - Question about Mary as the New Covenant
- (41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to clean house?
- (43:31) - How can I manage frequenting businesses that support things that are not Catholic?
- (45:30) - I get emotional when I'm filled with Grace. How can I get religious without getting emotional about it?
- (47:57) - I think God alone is immortal. How come we are taught that we are immortal?
Bible Study: (1:43)
IS 48:17-19
- What are the works of the law?
Letters
- (18:03) - More usher controversy
- (19:03) - Can I use NFP to prevent a disease?
- (21:17) - Father discusses psalms at mass
- (24:02) - Funerals and communion advice
- (34:40) - Nephew to be raised in the Orthodox faith; is that OK?
Word of the Day: Vindication! (32:18)
Callers
- (35:23) - Explain Psalm 16:10
- (39:10) - What happened to Adam & Eve's Bones?
- (40:38) - I heard a priest say the congregation is transubstantiated, could you help me?
- (46:01) - What is this Advent tradition?
- (47:46) - Clarity on the reading from Genesis yesterday, as priest was equating for Jesus coming into the world, because of blame? Is blame the sin, or is the sin, accepting the fruit?
Bible Study: (4:19)
Gn 3:9-15, 20
- Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception
Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
- What does it mean that God adopts us?
Lk 1:26-38
- What's the difference between Mary and Zaccariah?
Letters
- (21:09) Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?
- (22:11) If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve's hand, would it have still been considered sin?
- (24:08) - David writes in about the prayer of St. Gertrude
Word of the Day: Papyrology (26:50)
Callers
- (36:32) - The Presentation of Mary
- (39:55) - How could I develop a love of the Liturgy of the Hours?
- (41:46) - Was Philemon about the consecrated life?
- (43:35) - Could Mary have said 'No' to Gabriel?
- (44:52) - How should I address people going to a funeral, when many of them are not Catholic?
- (47:37) - Are angels part of the mystical body of Christ, or is that just us?
Bible Study: (2:12)
Is 40:25-31
- What's Father's method of prayer?
Mt 11:28-30
- Father discusses St. Justin Martr
Letters
- (18:16) Listener misses singing in the choir
- (20:44 ) - Can Eastern Orthodox Church receive communion at Catholic Church?
- (21:54) - Listener asks about the gift of tongues
- (26:08) - Why cant a Catholic woman with serious health concerns have an abortion?
- (29:31) Can a western Catholic become byzantine?
Word of the Day: Inscrutable (32:43)
Calls
- (35:42) - Question about original sin and total depravity
- (39:22) - Is it disrespectful to receive Eucharist Orthodox Liturgies?
- (41:13) 1 Corinthians 11:14 and question about long hair?
- (47:34) - Bread used for Eucharist and especially of times of disaster and war time?
- (48:36) - Significance of votive candles for deceased people?
Bible Study: (2:58)
Is 40:1-11
- Do Shepherds break the bones of sheep's legs?
Mt 18:12-14
- Why risk one's life for a sheep?
Letters
- (18:17) - An usher wouldn't let me into mass
- (19:45) - Question about cleaning ladies at mass
- (22:44) - Can you change the psalm at mass?
- (27:48) - I don't understand Father's beef with the ushers
- (29:31) - Stay in your pew during the funeral mass?
Word of the Day: Glory (34:36)
Callers
- (35:55) - Question about 'gods' in John 10:34
- (37:54) - If I lied in confession and realized it later, do I have to go back to confession?
- (42:05) - Question about Lazarus, and poor man who doesn't get the crumb. Could you explain?
- (45:52) - The GIRM does allow for a seasonal psalm
Bible Study: (2:49)
Is 35:1-10
- The beauties of this word is but a hit of the world to come
Lk 5:17-26
- Is knowledge salvific?
Letters
- 27:00 - Listener discusses a locust that John the Baptist might have eaten. Are bugs kosher?
- 30:30 - Book recommendation for old testament prophecy
- 31:00 - I don't get the Immaculate Conception, I'm thinking of leaving the Catholic Church
- 36:00 - What was culture like during the time of Jesus
- Barclay Bible Studies
Word of the Day: Astonishment (31:11)
Callers:
- (32:53) - My father was a priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago at St. John Catinus Parish and Cardinal George spoke at his funeral. Did you know him, Father? He was an Anglican priest first.
- (34:12) - When we go from week to week in Advent wreath, do the original candles stay lit?
- (36:20) - Recommendation book that explains typology in the Bible, like 'Adam is the new Jesus.'
- From Shadows to Reality
- (37:40) - Could the dead pray for us?
- (39:54) - Why did there have to be a blood sacrifice?
- (41:19)- What would St. Paul say about the laws of not eating meat on Fridays, and going to mass every Sunday?
- (44:42) - Do we have any evidence of St. Joseph where he was buried or relics of him?
- (46:27) - How did all the different races come about?
Bible Study: (1:52)
IS 29:17-24
- How will we know when the Messiah comes?
Mass Hysteria: (10:41)
Letters
- (25:53) Father responds to a listener who disagrees with him
- (28:16) - Von Balthasar on building our house on sand
- (29:18) - My 17 year old wonders about various levels of heaven
- (32:02) - Colonel of truth
Word of the Day: Sternly (36:43)
Callers
- (41:36) - I am an ex-Baptist convert because I was Catechized poorly.
- (44:28) - Can you pray for a priest friend who is in the hospital who has Cancer?
- (45:37) - How did John Know Jesus would be baptizing with spirit and fire?
- (49:40) - How can I share the idea of suffering to a child?
- (54:13) - Is the little wind whisper in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit?
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?
Bible Study: (2:48)
RV 5:1-10
- Father explains some of the details of the Book of Revelation. Does the Book of Revelation correspond to the things of this world?
LK 19:41-44
- Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem?
Letters
- (21:12) Why wasn't Pharoah Struck down?
- (23:58) Do you get a special indulgence for visiting the four major Basilicas?
- (29:51) In Novena prayers, what does it mean for heaven and earth to pass away?
- (46:51) Follow-up to a call about mixed-aged weddings
- (48:57) Father comments on the mourner's Kaddish and what the role of a teacher is
Word of the Day: Priest (38:37
Bible Study: (2:11)
Rv 4:1-11
- Father compares this passage to the beginning of Ezekiel and describes what the apocalypse is
Lk 19:11-28
- Father explains how today's parable aimed at Herod
Letters
- Father reads a letter about prayers for priests
Word of the Day: Cherub (37:34)
Callers
- (26:50) - How could I enjoy praying the Liturgy of the Hours?
- (30:23) - Could you put Holy Water in an empty bottle?
- (33:22) - Comment: The Church is responsible for sanctification
- (42:40) - What's the diff b/w Liturgy of the Hours and Vespers?
- (44:09) - Does he use a particular Bible program to look at word concordance?
- (46:28) - Revelation 4:11 and God's Will
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?
Bible Study: (2:21)
RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5
- What is the purpose of visions?
LK 18:35-43
- What did the blind man actually want?
Letters:
- (22:36) Can you wear a metal Scapular?
- (23:29) Where do the rites of the Church come from?
Word of the Day: Eagles (37:16)
Callers
- (42:23) - Is there anything that could be considered in fiction in the Acts of the Apostle?
- (45:10) - If Mary was pregnant and not married, why didn't they stone her?
- (46:44) - How did the Armenian church became the first Christian community?
- (49:55) - What particular liturgy does Mozart's requiem mass fit into?
Bible Study: (1:13)
PHMN 7-20
- How did Philemon's letter get into the New Testament?
Letters (13:27)
- Father discusses predestination
- Our parish only has confession one day a week. They cancelled it that week, can I still get my plenary indulgence?
- Why was Pharoah not struck down with the first born?
Word of the Day: Prisoner (31:18)
Callers
- (33:56) - When the OT written?
- (45:46) - Comment about mixed-age marriage
- (46:47) - Did Jesus Christ ever got involved in politics?
- (48:12) - What prayer intentions do you think a priest would have?
- (50:20) - The Bible Study said that the serpent wasn't really the devil. What do you think?
(1:00) Father gives a history of the Lateran Basilica
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
- Father explains water flowing from the Temple
Letters: (16:02)
- Why didn't Peter and Paul mention Mary in their writings?
- An angry listener tells Father there aren't four persons in the Trinity
- Joyce appreciated the Mourner's Kaddish
- Do the condemned souls reside in purgatory until the final judgement?
Word of the Day: Jealous (41:04)
Callers
- (32:43) - What is the Catholic position on the rapture?
- (43:39) - What is the purpose of Eucharistic adoration?
- (44:45) - What's the difference between fallen asleep and died?
- (46:22) - When Moses went up Mt Sanai, did God just write the 10 commandments on the stones or did he write the 600 or so Judaic laws on the stones?
Bible Study: (1:09)
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14
- Is Paul advocating for universal salvation?
Lk 17:7-10
- Father discusses what an 'unprofitable servant' actually is
Letters (27:22)
- Should kids trick or treat?
- Do angels have souls?
- Father share a story about the sacraments of initiation
Word of the Day: One's own (27:22)
Caller
- (44:22) - Are penitents supposed to have the option for a screen in confession?
- (47:18) - I'm a recovering alcoholic and have gone to confession under the influence; are those confessions valid?
Bible Study:
(1:50) Ti 1:1-9
- Father discusses the structured life of the synagogue
(14:12) Lk 17:1-6
- How do we disagree as a Catholic?
Letters (27:54)
- Non-Catholic listener was confused why people bury St. Joseph upside down
- Father discusses going up for blessings at mass
- My niece suffered a miscarriage; should I pray for the child?
Word of the Day: Scandal
Callers
- (32:22) How do you use blessed salt?
- (45:34) Why the Canticle of Zechariah in the Morning Prayer?
Bible Study: (1:51)
PHIL 3:17—4:1
- What does it mean that Paul calls us to be imitators him?
LK 16:1-8
- Why is this parable so upsetting?
Letters
- (18:41) Father Simon discusses an alarming situation in Tyler, TX
- (27:00) Did couples have intimate relations before marriage in ancient Jewish times?
Word of the Day: Ashamed
Callers
- (36:22) Back in those days, no matter what job you had, people had '2nd books', commission; is that true?
- (38:46) - Difference between praying to saints and praying for dead people?
- (42:03) - What about if there are two candidates who are both pro-choice?
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?
Father begins the show with a discourse about praying for the dead (the Mourner's Kaddish)
Wis 3:1-9
- Father discusses some history of the book of Wisdom
Letters
- (26:00) Do early Church writings provide insight into the relationship with the genders?
- (31:50) What does the narrow gate mean?
Word of the Day: Restful waters (30:52)
Callers:
- (32:57) What are the requirements for being a lector?
- (36:02) Question about today's Gospel Reading. Jesus said "Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me" What does that mean?
- (40:04) What is the indulgence at the cemetery?
- (43:16) If you were married civilly, can you go to confession?
- (46:23) What does it mean for the faithful departed to be remembered at mass?
Today's show included a commentary about German History (3:40) and intro to St. Boniface (12:19) St. Willibrord (13:29), St. Boniface's life and death (15:29), the best way to bring a person to Christ (28:04), Word of the Day (36:42), Caller: does TV mass count for my obligation (41:56), the difference between healing and prophecy (45:19), and caller: connection between Martin Luther and Smartphones (52:10)
Bible Study: (2:09)
Phil 2:1-4
- Father discusses the essential element of Christian friendship
Letters (20:31)
- What was betrothal during the time of Christ?
- Is it OK to wear the Star of David & will Jewish people go heaven?
- Is it easier to be saved if we're Catholic?
- Are there guidelines for who can expose the Blessed Sacrament?
- What is a curse?
Bible Study: (1:50)
Eph 2:19-22
- Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple?
Lk 6:12-16
- (16:37) What does being an apostle actually mean?
Letters
- (24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors?
- (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great?
Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51)
Callers
- (38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix. And is that okay?
- (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic?
- (43:32) - Did God create the devil?
- (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school. Is that okay?
- (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology?
Bible Study: (2:02)
EPH 6:10-20
- Father discusses how to prepare to spread the Gospel of peace
LK 13:31-35
- Father revisits his comments on interpretation of Scripture
Letters
- (25:15) There were no kneelers at a church I went to, should I go to confession?
- (28:08) - I gave a friend a rosary; did I do the right thing?
- (28:53) - Is there a difference between salvation and justification?
- (31:34) - Should ghosts be displayed outside of rectories?
Word of the Day: Wave offering (35:21)
Callers
- (39:37) - If we've received the Holy Spirit when baptized, why do we have to pray for the Holy Spirit to fill us?
- (42:12) - What is the Bible teaching on death?
- (45:47) - If you're not Catholic, do you have to go to Mass?
Bible Study: (2:10)
Eph 6:1-9
- How do we honor our parents?
Lk 13:22-30
- What does it mean that Jesus is the narrow gate?
Letters
- (19:22) Father gives further comments about a woman who called in about converting to Catholicism
- (26:00) - Can Same-Sex unions be blessed?
- (30:27) - Can imagination help a Christian?
Word of the Day: Living waters (37:36)
Callers
- (42:42) - Steve asks about the consecration at mass
- (45:42)- My Catholic bible class is treating Adam & Eve, and Noah's Ark as fables; are they true?
Bible Study: (2:11)
EPH 5:21-33
- What is the novelty of Paul's teaching?
LK 13:18-21
- What does it mean that the kingdom of God is a mustard seed?
Letters
- (19:12) - Anna suggests people should pray for childless couples
- (21:14) - why did Mary offer a sin offering after Jesus' birth; doesn't that prove she sinned?
Word of the Day: blameless (35:34)
Callers
- 38:34- My wife's friend just delivered a baby at 6 months and she's in an incubator, and could that baby be baptized now?
- (41:01) - I was told by a neighbor that the only way to get to heaven is by becoming Catholic and going to Catholic mass. Is this true?
- (47:05) - Is your spouse the means by how you encounter Christ and also, advice on how not to fall into idolatry with your significant other?
- (50:17) - We are not descendants of Adam and Eve, that was said in my Bible class?
Daily bible study:
- (1:55) Father talks about the Gospel and what were pharisees.
- (15:38) Father comments on the first reading
Letters:
- (21:48) Joyce – Mentions the root word for ostracize
- (23:10) Father answers email about temperance
- (26:30) Cyndy – Blessing children in Church during communion
- (27:45) Sue – What bible should I get
- (29:31) New cantor doesn’t participate at during the liturgy. Is that okay?
Word of the day:
- (35:50) Uncleanness
Phone Calls:
- (39:52) Diane - What is the unforgiveable sin against the Holy Spirit?
- (42:52) John - How Much I love Fr. Simon and really enjoy it.
- (43:52) Sandy - Niece was 8 months pregnant and was terrible accident. Unfortunately, the baby in the womb passed away. Would baptism have been possible burial.
- (46:24) John - Why doesn't the Church proclaim the fact that the Shroud of Turin DNA, matches the DNA of the hosts in Lanciano, Italy
Bible Study: (1:43)
Eph 4:1-6
- What is unity of the spirit
LK 12:54-59
- What do we owe to God and others?
Letters (19:34)
- Did the Gospel writers know Jesus? Father gives his theory about Theophilius
Word of the Day: Constable
Callers
- (39:58) - How are we supposed to pray for the people who have gone before us, those who we didn't really know well or even those we disagreed with?
- (43:27) - Why did John take Mary to Ephesus, if it was such a demonic place?
- (45:32) - Could a non-Catholic have perfect contrition?
- (46:55) - I'm a Catholic, however it's getting harder for me to admit I'm Catholic to my protestant friends. What should I do?
Bible Study: (1:59)
EPH 3:14-21
- Why has Fatherhood become controversial?
LK 12:49-53
- Father talks about division in the Church
Letters
- What's the difference between blessing and consecration?
- Can someone have a living will?
- Listener makes a paradoxical connection between Judas and Jesus' death
- Listener has trouble finding closure after a miscarriage
Word of the Day: Priesthood of all believers
Callers
- (35:55) - Why hasn't the Church discussed the evils depicted in Genesis 19?
- (43:05) - How to defend the argument that Jesus didn't have a wife?
- (46:20) - They're remodeling my church and they're not a putting a crucifix; what does Father think?
- (48:56) - In Acts 1:18 why did Luke present Judas the way he did?
Bible Study: (1:58)
EPH 3:2-12
- Father tells a story of a pagan person who was Baptized
Letters (19:40)
- Can Eucharistic ministers give blessings to people during Holy Communion?
- Listener asks a question about circumcision
- Father gives his updates about the letters he receives about the Surrender Novena
Word of the Day: Entrusted
Callers
- (40:30) - Extraordinary ministers; I've been a minister and I just say to the person , 'May the Christ be with you.'
- (42:07) - Is it bad to read Dark Night of the Soulif you're depressed?
- (44:33) - Could you tie 'Holy is his name' from the Magnificat and the 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' from the Our Father?
Bible Study: (2:01)
2 Tm 4:10-17b
- Paul reflects on the loneliness of preaching the Gospel
Letters
- Father defends his position about the Pharisees and the death of Jesus
- In marriage, what constitutes openness to life?
- Why must Jesus die for the Holy Spirit to come?
Word of the Day: Kingdom 'has drawn near'
Callers
- (39:04) - I wondered if Paul was never completely healed from the blindness. What do you think?
- (41:46) - Question about vaccines
- (47:53) - If it's okay to eat breakfast while saying Liturgy of the Hours
- (49:25) - Could a lay person give a homily during mass?
Bible Study: (2:24)
EPH 2:1-10
- What does it mean to be a child of wrath?
- Father explains faith and works!
Letters
- Can I give rosaries to a Protestant?
- I'm worried about my relative who passed away
- Listener prays the Surrender Novena; it seems that I don't have to do anything. Is that true?
Word of the Day: Cosmos (33:05)
Callers
- (38:10) - I have a neighbor that is nasty; they litter our driveway. how do I handle them?
- (40:30) - So how do I honor the wishes of my relative's future Jehovah's Witness funeral?
- (43:52) - Where in the Bible does it say is 'Jesus is God'?
- (47:40) - I want a sign from St. Therese.
Bible Study: (2:26)
EPH 1:11-14
- What does it mean that St. Paul uses 'Talmudic' reasoning?
Letters: (19:12)
- What is purgatory?
- How does the apostolic pardon work?
Word of the day: Coins (37:11)
Callers:
- (40:43) - What do you think about the Neo-catechumenal masses?
- (45:22) - Is it ok to have Eucharistic adoration on live stream?
- (50:13) - What book did you recommend about the Bible?
Bible Study (1:59)
EPH 1:1-10
- Why does it mean to be blessed?
- Why did God buy us?
Letters (19:58)
- Joseph knew not Mary 'until'; what does that mean?
- Father recommends a lectionary to someone to who wants to read the daily readings
- Listener makes a connection between dust and the devil
- Was Jesus a loner?
Word of the Day: Zachariah (31:26)
Callers
- (36:58)- Why would Jesus say no man has seen God?
- (41:40)- I support abortion; can I receive communion?
- (43:47) - Mark 10:18. Could you help me understand especially about being 'Good'?
- (47:09) - My mother in law told us that she didn't want to be cried for or prayed for after she died. Do I need to honor that?
- (48:23) - Why does the priest say at end, 'Go the mass has ended.'
Bible Study: (1:56)
GAL 5:18-25
- Is it important to feel God?
Letters: (22:09)
- Why do we say "let us pray" at mass?
- Do un-absolved sins have to be re-confessed?
- If you pray to the wrong saint will it be re-directed to the correct saint?
- How do we understand God's justice?
- Can the congregation recite the antiphons?
Word of the Day: Heresies (34:30)
Callers
- (37:28) - My daughter and son-in-law are going to a non-Catholic church now and their son is being initiated in that Church. Could I go to the ceremony and could my daughter present the child?
- (41:33) - Why we don't follow the commandments regarding the sabbath to not work on the sabbath?
- (45:23) - Are the Sadducees like the priestly class?
- (48:13)- If Jesus is 100% man and 100% divine, does he feel suffering in heaven?
Bible Study: (1:49)
GAL 5:1-6
- What does freedom really mean?
LK 11:37-41
- Why were the Pharisees so aggressive in the application of the law?
Letters (21:22)
- Father responds to a listener about Jewish history
- Do Reformed Jews believe in the Resurrection of the Dead?
Word of the Day: Clean and unclean (33:58)
Callers
- (38:44) - How are deliverance prayers and generational spirits transferred?
- (44:29) - Was Jesus a Pharisee?
- (49:55) - Upon my death, could my wife have me cremated and then do a funeral service?
Bible Study: (1:48)
GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1
- Father explains the complexity Hagar and Sarah
LK 11:29-32
- How is the sign of Joan is the universalism of the church
Letters (22:41)
- Father responds to a Jewish caller who is frustrated with him
- Why are there so many issues with Biblical translation?
- What is the Vulgate?
- Can we say that Jesus' spirit is in the bread and wine?
Word of the Day: Promise
Callers
- (39:15) - Could a plenary indulgence given at time of death be given by a lay person?
- (43:03) - Why do we pray for God to accept 'these gifts'?
- (46:29) - Why is water only added to the main chalice at mass?
- (48:49) - What does godliness mean?
Our Lady of the Rosary (6:14)
GAL 3:7-14
- Father explains how to be 'in the Spirit'
Lk 1:26-38
- Father explains what Mary actually says in today's Gospel
LK 11:15-26
- Father also explains what an unclean spirit is
Letters (22:13)
- What does it mean 'Mary knew not Joseph' until she bore a son
- Listener writes in about Father's comments on race
- Did Paul take a Nazerite vow?
Word of the Day: Finger (32:54)
Callers
- (36:00) - I think the 'Our Father' should end like this: 'Thank you for giving me the strength to resist temptation'. What is Father's response?
- (38:54) - What are the covenants that God made with mankind?
- (41:44) - Did Jesus think about instituting the Eucharist during his life, or did it come later in his mission?
- (45:40) - What does 'Lord of Hosts' in the Old Testament mean?
- (48:01)- How do I enter through the 'narrow gate'
- (50:04) - In the Bible, who is 'Wisdom'?
Bible Study: (1:45)
GAL 3:1-5
- Father discusses what true works of the law are
Letters (18:55)
- How do I respond to Jehovah's Witnesses?
- What does it mean to say 'whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven?'
Word of the Day: Ask (33:14)
Callers
- (37:08) - I had a negative experience with my synod
- (43:25) - How do I see God?
- (48:33) - I was a Baptist, but I resonate with Catholicism. How do I become Catholic?
Bible Study: (1:50)
Gal 2:1-2, 7-14
- Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture?
Lk 11:1-4
- Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say?
Letters: (20:50)
- (Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover?
Word of the day: Apocalypse (36:41)
- (39:18) - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time. How do I deal with that?
- (42:33) - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle
- (44:51) - What to do with my life, as I'm just bummed out?
- (47:52) - I can't give birth, does that make me less of a woman?
- (50:11) - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same?
Bible Study: (3:36)
GAL 1:13-24
- What's the difference between destiny and fate?
- Did Jesus have brothers?
LK 10:38-42
- Is Father on team Martha or team Mary?
Letters (20:47)
- What happens if a non-Catholic commits a mortal sin?
- What are Father's thoughts on tobacco use?
- Where did Moses and Elijah come from during the Transfiguration?
- Is it a sin to pray to win the lottery?
Word of the Day: Judaism (34:57)
Callers
- (40:33) - Is it more sacred to receive the host on tongue or hand?
- (43:37) - What happened when Martha quit serving tables?
- (44:32) - Can Catholics attend ceremonies of other religions?
- (46:26) - How do I respectfully dispose of holy items?
Bible Study: (1:48)
GAL 1:6-12
- Which is the only Gospel that calls itself a Gospel?
LK 10:25-37
- Why does Jesus ask, "What do you know?" to the rich man?
Letters (23:35)
- John discusses why the family is an enemy
- What are the battles of the angels like? How would pure intellects fight?
- Baptism in the Orthodox Church: do they accept Catholic Baptism?
- "I tell you make friends with dishonest wealth" what does that mean?
Word of the Day: Consubstantial (34:58)
Callers
- (38:39) - Can I go to my niece's wedding?
- (44:21) - I found a prayer for blessed bread. Can I use this to bless bread and give communion to my sick child?
- (46:31) - 1 John 5:16; What is the greatest sin that God will not forgive?
- (49:50) - My brother ushers at Church but is also security at the Church. Does this fulfill his Sunday obligation?
Bible Study (1:51)
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5
- Can we judge God?
Lk 10:13-16
- Is there a fifth Gospel?
Letters (19:22)
- Was Cain's wife his sister?
- When did apostolic succession end for Lutherans?
- Why did Fr. Simon consider leaving the Church 50 years ago?
- I have begun to play Liturgy of the Hours; there is a particular prayer in there, where did it come from?
- Is it sinful to use foul language?
Word of the Day: Sackcloth and Ashes (36:12)
Callers
- (37:25) - I had a bad experience at mass
- (42:23) - What was the Child Jesus' response to the pain of humanity?
- (47:29) - How did the Archangels get their names?
- (48:27) - My aunt died a couple years ago, and unfortunately there were no last rites and her daughter/my cousin is distraught. What could we do?
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?
Bible Study: (2:54)
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16
- How do we become righteous before God?
Lk 9:57-62
- Is Jesus refusing to let a man go to a funeral?
Letters (20:21)
- Is it ok to read the Book of Mormon?
- Father discusses beautiful liturgy
Word of the Day: Rebuke (32:10)
Callers
- (38:01) - The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. What does that mean?
- (40:54) - Story of the Pope 'passing by'
- (42:22) - In the Apostles Creed we say, 'he rose again from the dead' What does 'again' mean?
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
Bible Study (1:49)
JB 1:6-22
- Job asks one of the fundamental questions; why do bad things happen to good people?
LK 9:46-50
- Dealing with those who disagree with you.
Letters: (22:48)
- When can a priest deny someone absolution?
- Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?
- Listener has difficulty with her friend's bible study
Word of the Day: Deceive (36:05)
Callers:
- (40:17) Can the Devil read my mind?
- (42:03) Thank you, Fr. Simon!
- (44:21) Latin Translation question
- (46:07) How did J-Bap not know Jesus was Messiah?
- (50:00) What does the Church teach about dreams?
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?
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?
Readings
- Lk 6:12-19 - If Jesus spent a night in prayer before choosing the 12 Apostles, we should always be praying with how less holy we are than Jesus. Father talks about the difference in the different Apostles.
- 1 Cor 6:1-11- Father Simon breaks down Paul's words and gets into some topics that are best kept away from little ears. God calls us to imitate him
Emails
- Father Answers Emails about God being love and closely related with Sacrifice,
Word of the Day
- Fauria
Calls
- Margaret - Why doesn't priests talk about homosexuality, especially today, in regards to this first reading? It's not discussed. They're afraid to offend?
- Kathleen - I would like to know the diff b/w a covenant of grace and a covenant of work?
Bible Study: (3:58)
1 COR 4:1-5
- Is St. Paul the head butler?
LK 5:33-39
- What is a wineskin?
Letters: (22:10)
- Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel?
- Do you need to process in with the cross?
Word of the Day: Servant (31:32)
Callers
- (34:42) - Can God cause anyone to sin?
- (39:47) - The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent
- (41:16) - Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus' time?
- (49:41) - Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I'm a strong Catholic?
Bible Study: (2:13)
1 Cor 3:18-23
- Church Politics!
Lk 5:1-11
- What does God want?
Letters (21:14)
- When can a priest deny someone absolution?
- Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?
- Listener has difficulty with her friend's Bible Study
Word of the Day: Deceive
Callers
- (35:55) - What do you think of Pentecostalism?
- (38:53) - How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything?
- (40:45) - Can the devil read your mind?
- (42:32) - Thank you for all your advice! I've been listening to you for a long time!
- (44:52) - Latin translation help
Bible Study: (1:52)
1 COR 3:1-9
- Father discusses the ministry of Paul and Apollos
LK 4:38-44
- What does it mean that St. Paul's mother-in-law 'deaconed'?
Letters (24:36)
- Two books for studying the Bible (The Great Adventure) (Catholic Introduction to the Old Testament) (Navarre Study Bible)
- Why did Jesus 'rebuke' the fever in today's reading?
- Listener says her parish charges for sacramental prep
Word of the Day: Cholent
Callers
- (41:04) How did John the Baptist not know that Jesus was the Messiah when he sent him a letter?
- (45:17) Sister Mary Lucy was kind to my family too!
Bible Study: (3:48)
1 COR 2:10B-16
- What does it mean that the spirit scrutinizes everything?
LK 4:31-37
- What is the devil content with?
Letters (24:33)
- What does Christian revenge look like?
- Why did the Church change its teaching on the death penalty?
- Can I join a convent in my 70s?
Word of the Day: Thy (35:39)
Callers
- (40:47) - How late can I be to church before I can't receive Communion?
- (44:46) - If you were never married in the church could you receive last rights. AND if you are Gay can you still receive Last Rights?
- (50:00) - What does the Church teach about dreams?
Bible Study: (1:50)
1 Cor 2:1-5
- What happens when you consider yourself above the law?
Letters (18:45)
- Joanne asks what episcopal means?
- When did Christians stop commemorating Passover?
- Is liking a post about an elicit engagement a mortal sin?
Word of the Day: Invited (34:38)
Callers
- (39:22) - what happened to the head of J-Bap?
- (41:46) - Can a mass be said for more than one person at a time?
- (46:02) - How can I help someone learn about Catholicism?
- (47:43) - To what degree can we as laity correct clergy?
Bible Study: (2:02)
1 COR 1:17-25
- Father talks about the importance of Mass as a sacrifice
MT 25:1-13
- Father explains Jewish wedding customs
Letters (22:44)
- Father revisits a letter about a Sunday wedding
- I once had a co-worker who moved in together with her boyfriend who didn't eat meat on a Friday during Lent.
- The surrender novena
Word of the Day: Witness (36:11)
Callers:
- (38:18) - Luke 1: 43, is Mary already considered the Mother of the Lord?
- (40:08) - Granddaughter's non-Catholic wedding; she's not Catholic at all, and never been baptized and I went to her wedding. Her fiancé was Catholic, was baptized, I don't know he was confirmed.
- (45:56) - My kids go to a Catholic College out of state. I went with them to the college's mass and the president was officiating mass. He distributed communion inappropriately; should I talk to him?
- (49:44) - Are gnats kosher?
Bible Study: (1:49)
1 COR 1:1-9
- If we found another sermon of Jesus, would we add it to the Bible?
MT 24:42-51
- Who is the faithful and prudent servant?
Letters (23:16)
- When did evil first happen?
- Are female ushers OK?
Word of the Day: Simony part 2 (33:54)
Callers:
- (39:43) - Zechariah 2:14-17 - why doesn't my Catholic Bible have these verses, but then when I looked online it's there?
- (43:28) - Can a couple that wasn't married in the Catholic Church have that baby be baptized as a Catholic.
- (49:46) - Was Judas Iscariot an apostle?
Bible Study: (1:57)
Rv 21:9b-14
- What does Apocalypse mean?
Jn 1:45-51
- What does the word Nazareth mean?
Letters (21:34)
- Where there always three persons in one God?
- What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
Word of the Day: Simony (30:26)
Callers
- (35:49) - The number 3-3-3 given to Jesus and the number 6-6-6 given to Satan. How did those come about?
- (39:26) - If the Church believes that there will be a 1,000 year reign on earth, when Jesus comes back?
- (43:31) - 'Do it in remembrance of me?' regarding the Eucharist, what does that mean?
- (46:17) - Was this just a punishment for Jesus, when he was scourged, carrying and nailed or did the others go through this too?
- (49:47) - Where could I find in the Bible, the existence of purgatory?
Bible Study: (2:05)
2 THES 2:1-3A, 14-17
- Father gives a grammatical and biblical lesson
MT 23:23-26
- Is Jesus telling jokes in today's Gospel?
Letters (20:56)
- One of my friend uses the phrase 'I swear to God' what should I do?
- I got a vasectomy, do I need to get it reversed?
- What did arisen mean in Lk 13:22-30? Does it refer to the resurrection?
Word of the Day: Tradition (29:04)
Callers
- (33:22) - Am I saved through the Catholic Church? I no longer go to the Catholic Church, does that mean I'm no longer saved.
- (40:10) - Is it possible for a non-believer to distribute communion?
- (44:53) - St. Bartholomew and Nathaniel and the diff b/w them?
- (47:38) - If I'm not receiving the holy eucharist, do I not go to heaven?
Bible Study: (1:59)
2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12
- Why should we include 2 Thes. in the Biblical canon?
Mt 23:13-22
- What was Gehenna?
Letters (19:46)
- The scripture doesn't mention if the disciples needed Baptism
- I heard the Trinity as Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. This isn't Catholic!
- Is it OK for Catholics to practice Yoga?
- Can I get married on a Sunday?
- Do you need to carry the cross into mass?
Word of the Day: Queen (31:25)
Callers:
- (33:57) - I don't think the Trinity is Biblical
- (36:38) - Did Mary flee into the desert?
- (40:53) - What's the difference between Jew and Hebrew?
- (44:36) - I listened to mass on Relevant Radio and then parked and entered mass as communion was being given at Marytown. Was it okay to take communion?
- (46:28) - How they get church bells to play certain keys, like in Notre Dame?
- (48:41) - How were the Jews released from Babylon?
Bible Study: (1:26)
EZ 36:23-28
- What is the justice of God?
MT 22:1-14
- More kingdom conversation??
Letters (15:26)
- Did God feel pain when Jesus was crucified?
- Was there a group that didn't go to the temple b/c it was corrupted
- What did the Resurrection do?
Word of the day: Baptism (32:05)
Callers
- (39:45) - A callers shares an analogy of purgatory
- (43:26) - What is meant by the word 'discourse' like Last Supper Discourse?
- (45:32) - Soul is not immortal a Jehovah witness said to me. What do you think?
Bible Study: (1:28)
EZ 34:1-11
- Father muses about episcopacy and banquets
MT 20:1-16
- Father talks more about the kingdom of heaven!
Letters: (13:52)
- Is there mention of the Holy Spirit in the OT?
- Father answers a question about Ezekiel
- Are all of the sins of the Ten Commandments mortal sins?
Word of the Day: IHS (26:59)
Callers
- (29:56) - There's a Saturday 3:30pm mass. Could that count for Sunday?
- (31:19) - Is the day of rest changed from Saturday to Sunday?
- (39:45) - Catechism 441-445. Question about 'Son of God' and 'son of God' and the capitalizations?
- (44:09) - What is the importance of the relationship b/w Joseph & Mary?
- (47:20) - Italian priest celebrated mass in ocean; was that sacrilegious?
Bible Study: (1:30)
EZ 28:1-10
- Father gives some historical background on the first reading
MT 19:23-30
- What's the emblem of our prosperity?
Letters: (12:49)
- Listener asks a question about the temple tax
- Can I go to Saturday mass for Sunday?
- Where does it say in the Bible that we should pray to Mary?
- John asks about the Grand Inquisitor scene in the Brothers Karamazov
Word of the Day: Camel (32:04)
Callers
- (39:36) - If somebody refuses to be baptized, is there a chance they could still go to heaven?
- (45:41) - Does prayer in other religions works?
Bible Study: (1:02)
RV 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB
- Father discusses the connection between today's feast and Revelation
1 COR 15:20-27
- Do we have universal salvation?
LK 1:39-56
- Mary offers her prayer of thanksgiving
Letters: (15:06)
- Fr. Mike writes in to Fr. Simon about the Bible in a Year program
- A listener writes in about becoming an oblate
- Story about inviting a Mormon in for food
- Is the Pope updating the teaching on contraception?
- Listener asks about the Cross being the Kingdom
- What is the best way to read the Bible?
- A caller asks about the Matthean exception for marriage
- Do I have to go to Mass if I'm going on a trip in a remote area?
Word of the Day: Assumption (32:47)
Callers
- (39:11) - Could you explain the 28 Holy Stairs Devotion?
- (41:17) - Could I go to a wedding of a non-practicing Catholic in a secular setting?
- (46:13) - I just love Fr. Simon and appreciate him and I'm a contributor
Bible Study (2:39)
EZ 16:1-15, 60, 63
- the perils of vanity and where our treasure lies
MT 19:3-12
- The exclusivity of marriage
Letters (23:39)
- what does it mean to 'cast your pearls before swine?'
- What does 'seek his kingdom' and these things will be added to you?
Word of the Day: Eunuch (34:35)
Callers
- (42:02) - How do I interpret my dreams?
- (46:52) - How does he explain the fact that Jesus believed in a theocracy?
EZ 12:1-12
- Prophets are weird!
MT 18:21–19:1
- Sin and slavery
Letters:
- A Jewish Catholic writes in to Fr. Simon thanking him
- Do our kids have to be named for saints?
- Listener got out of a long term relationship without a lot of money
- What's new in the New Testament?
- Are Jews theologically different from Catholics?
Word of the Day: Fanatics
Callers
- (39:50) - Did Jesus ever have a bar mitzvah?
- (43:40) - What is the role of the Charismatic Catholics?
- (48:24) - 2 Thessalonians 2:13 People are 'chosen' as first fruits; Could you explain?
Bible Study: (2:59)
2 COR 9:6-10
- God loves a cheerful giver
JN 12:24-26
- What does it mean for a grain of wheat to fall and die?
Letters (17:40)
- Another letter about saying 'God bless you' when someone sneezes
- Question about the temple tax
- What is the oil of gladness?
Word of the Day: Deacon (29:21)
Callers
- (36:54) - My daughter is planning a marriage outside the Church; should I go to the wedding?
- (44:46) - Should we clap at the homily?
- (48:04) - My husband is dying of pancreatic cancer, and he is very angry and doesn't accept death at this point and just wants to live; what should we do?
- (49:21) - Why does the Eastern Orthodox used leaven bread?
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.
Bible Study: (2:01)
Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c
- Father tells a story about a visionary who had a message about his ministry
Mt 17:22-27
- Was Jesus concerned about scandal?
Letters (22:43)
- Did the apostles sleep through the Transfiguration?
- Caller thanks Fr. Simon for talking about clapping at Mass. https://theveilremoved.com/
- What does it mean to play a harlot?
- Listener writes in about sacramental validity
- I've heard that High Church Lutherans try to maintain apostolic succession. Is that true?
- Should we wear rainbow clothing?
Word of the Day: Electrum (34:04)
Callers:
- (35:20): Question about Hebrews 11:1 and the Greek translation
- (38:08) - Who came up with the idea to tax the Jewish people, the Temple or The Romans?
- (40:55) - How Luke who was a Greek, got involved w/Paul and the Jewish Christians? Did Jesus descend from Judah?
- (44:47) - When mass is celebrated, the kingdom of God descends and the rules of the kingdom are different.
- (47:47) - Pray as if everything depends on God, and work as if everything depends on you; is that accurate?
Bible Study (1:56)
NA 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7
--How the prophet Nahum is not that well-known
MT 16:24-28
--When you could do nothing, trust God and that's taking up your cross
Letters (23:20)
Why does the Sea of Galilee have different names like Tiberius?
Why do we take the Eucharist as often as we do?
What do you think about clapping for the choir during mass?
Could you comment on the mass graves at Catholic schools in Canada?
Could you add your sacrifices to the sufferings of Christ?
--Word of the Day: Vine (34:30)
Callers
Question about Catholic Politicians and morality? (37:18)
Question about John 6:70-71 and the word "devil" (39:45)
Question about a certain part of the Mass when we say 'Lord I am not worthy.' Should I kneel or stand? (42:30)
My 18 year old son stole a lot of money from me. Should I forgive him? How do I forgive him with out reconciliation? (44:58)
Question about Guardian Angels. Do they appear in human form? (48:39)
Bible Study (2:04)
Jer 31:31-34
-Replacement Theology is ridiculous as there is no covenant with Jews, but with Israel
Mt 16:13-23
-Jesus is giving Peter control and access when he's giving his keys
Fr. Simon talks about the use of "dogs" in scripture (20:45)
Letters (24:51)
Should I move my late parents to next to each other, as they're buried away from each other? I'm worried about expenses?
Do communion hosts have to be round?
Could I choose an Old Testament name as a confirmation saint?
Word of the Day-Gnosticism (37:22)
Callers
Is there a reason the 'Our Father' isn't sung anymore? (41:40
Asking about priest not adding wine to chalice, is it not a complete mass? (42:57)
Why we say God Bless You when someone sneezes? (46:20)
Question about praying to Jesus or to the Holy Spirit (47:23)
When did the Romans abandon Judea? (50:20)
Bible Study (2:01)
JER 31:1-7
God won't stop loving us
MT 15:21-28
The word "dog" in this gospel passage is not translated as well as it should say "puppies"
--Letters (21:52)
When does faith stop being faith and becomes testing God?
How is the Eastern Church the second lung of the Church?
Is it true that Padre Pio wouldn't hear confessions for ladies wearing pants?
Question about Catholic Charismatic Groups and prophetic gifts?
How do I know if the Holy Spirit is talking to me?
--Word of the Day: Alone (39:36)
--Callers
(42:46) Do animals go to heaven?
(44:38) Could you explain 1 Corinthians 11: 1-13 as I have a question about unveiling
Bible Study (2:20)-
JER 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22
Fr. Simon discusses the remnant and the tribes of Israel and the Covenant with the House of Israel
MT 14:22-36
It's the passage where Jesus walks on water and Fr. Simon talks about holy boldness
Letters (21:41)
Question about the diffieren "Marys" at different apparitions?
Recommend a good book about World Religions, from a Catholic perspective?
Question about Acts 2:2 and it's interpretation and translation regarding the words "strong wind"
Could you discuss speaking in tongues?
How could we say the Eastern Churches are the 2nd lung of the Church when many don't believe in Immaculate Conception?
Word of the Day-Nehushtan (34:24)
Callers
(39:48) Question about the validity of the Lutheran Eucharist?
(42:26) Went to a mass on Sunday and they had guitars and singing. I left because it wasn't right. Did that count as my Sunday obligation?
(46:51) I saw a Mass on TV where garments were placed on the Archbishop in front of the congregation. Why would they do that?
(49:20) Question about when faith stops and becomes testing God?
Jeremiah 28:1-17 - Father Simon talks about the importance of understanding prophecy. Matthew 14:13-21 - Jesus hears about the death of John the Baptist and he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place. Fr. Simon talks about the importance of prayer and discernment in difficult times.
Words of the Day: Church
Fr. Simon talks about the meaning of the word Church. Do we go to Mass because we like a particular priest or type of music or do we go to give praise to God?
Letters:
Dan – What is Kabbalah and what should we know about it. How does it compare to Christianity?
Anonymous – When Jesus said: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me,” what did he mean?
Keith – Why do we pray certain prayers such as the Memorare differently?
Desiree – Are eulogies allowed at a funeral Mass?
Mary Grace – Question about a cantor who was in an inappropriate relationship.
Callers (45:00)
Irene – Why don’t people genuflect anymore?
Angela – What is the truth about Mary Magdalene?
Anne – Can my brother with Down Syndrome have a Catholic funeral
Bible Study: (1:58)
Jer 26:1-9
- What does this story have to do with Darwin?
Jn 11:19-27
- What do we need when tragedy strikes?
Lk 10:38-42
- Jesus wasn't concerned with having a great meal
Letters (17:06)
- Lk 11:27-28, what does it mean?
- Father explains what the word 'God' means?
- Caller writes in about the difficulty of divorce
- Are Mormons Christian?
- It's the responsibility of the parents to pass on the faith
- Does Father know of a good Bible for kids?
- Listener writes in about what synecdoche means
- Can I go to a Coptic mass?
Words of the Day: Cathedral and heaven (38:20)
Callers
- (42:29) - How can I describe the saying 'Son of Man' to a non-believer?
- (44:31) - Question about relics - How do you pray when there's a relic?
- (46:29) - Is saying or writing OMG a sin?
- (50:28) - When you are getting married and the priest wraps your hand, what does that signify?
Bible Study: (2:28)
JER 18:1-6
- Potters and clay
MT 13:47-53
- More Kingdom theorizing!
Letters (20:16)
- Was Mary's consent essential to the Incarnation?
- What should we do during the consecration?
- What do we wear in heaven?
Word of the Day: Hosanna vs Hallelujah
Callers
- (38:51): - Why do some churches offer confession during mass?
- (41:44) - What is a second neshama?
- (43:29) - What is the difference between Paradise and Kingdom in the Bible?
Bible Study (1:50)
Jer 15:10, 16-21
- What's religious fanaticism
Mt 13:44-46
- Father continues his commentary on the Kingdom
Letters (20:19)
- Is the Byzantine Church missionary?
- Comment about the Church and indigenous peoples
- Is Eucharist in the Greek Catholic Church valid?
- What is the vale or valley of tears?
Word of the day: Paradise (38:04)
Callers
- (39:50) - If someone does something that they think is wrong but it is not actually wrong is that a sin?
- (42:24) - Can we change the will of God?
- (45:10) - Is the medal Scapular just as good as the Cloth scapular?
- (46:32) - What is the difference between the Socratic and Hasidic Judaism?
- (50:06) - Is it a sin to watch mediums and ghost hunters on TV?
Bible Study: (2:39)
JER 14:17-22
- The collapse of Western Civilization
MT 13:36-43
- We judge by the fruit#
Sir 44:1, 10-15
- What is the wealth that is passed down?
Letters: (23:18)
- Comment about a married couple who lived together before marriage
- A theologian and the heresy of Nestorianism
- Do we see the Trinity in Genesis?
Word of the Day: Age (33:48)
Callers
- (37:36) Can we name a Race horse after your Rabbi Friend?
- (38:57) Do the Seraphim Guard the tabernacle in churches? and do they come to alter during consecration of the Eucharist? (The veil removed)
- (43:38) Can you get an annulment without the knowledge of your spouse?
- (47:08) What is the difference between a communion service for a wedding and a wedding mass?
- (49:39) when someone goes to Purgatory can they pray for themselves?
Bible Study: (2:53)
2 COR 4:7-15
- What are earthen vessels?
MT 20:20-28
- Who was St. James? Were there two or three?
Letters (18:33)
- Question about God's time and our time
- My family member doubts the real presence, can he or she receive communion?
- When I got to the Church, I can't find the tabernacle
- I'm confused by the biblical accounts of the two men crucified next to Jesus. The various Gospels seem to be contradictory
Word of the Day: Weed (37:44)
Callers
- (41:09) Who are my enemies (biblically speaking)?
- (45:06) What is Wiccan? How do I talk with someone about it?
- (46:59) Can an adult person who is not baptized go to heaven?
Bible Study: 1:52
2 Cor 5:14-17
- Why are Paul's words here so significant?
Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
- An inconsistency in Scripture?
Letters (14:12)
- Is there a place where God is not?
- Question about scapulars and Christianity as a force for good
- Why are there so many few 'normal' saints?
- Question about a letter from 1500, 'a true letter from Christ'
- What do I do if the priest has forgotten to give me a penance?
- A priest used the term 'CE,' should I mention it to the priest?
- I'm upset about how the Native Americans were treated by Catholic missionaries
- Does praying to the saints mean we're praying to the dead?
- Can Catholics marry on a Sunday?
- My grandmother gave me a necklace with a cross, do I need to wear crucifix instead?
- Do our pets go to heaven?
Word of the Day: Soul (39:14)
Callers:
- (43:00) - Naming Guardian Angels and if that's okay? A friend says we shouldn't ask for it, but it's revealed to us anyway
- (46:22) - What do you think of the idea of a brown scapular tattoo?
- (48:40) - Are the Deuterocanonical books considered holy scriptures?
Bible Study: (1:57)
JER 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13
- What hadn't the people in Judea understand?
MT 13:10-17
- What does a parable mean?
Letters (21:32)
- Question about the direction priests face during the readings
- I'm concerned about people who need their dogs in heaven
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Question about Muslim holiday, Eid al-Adha
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Does Saturday wedding mass count for Sunday?
Word of the Day: Thou (35:02)
Caller
- (38:32) - In Genesis 18, who are the three men who visited Abraham
- (42:38) - Is Satan pure evil?
- (46:08) - Is it Ok to go to any parish?
Bible Study: (2:08)
Jer 1:1, 4-10
- Do we build the Kingdom?
Mt 13:1-9
- What is God like?
Letters (20:30)
- What's the Church's teaching on cremation?
- I receive on the Holy Communion on the tongue, but I have to go to the back of the line. I like to sit in the front of the Church, though. What should I do?
- I want to translate the Bible from Greek to English--what should I do?
Word of the Day: Priest (37:36)
Callers
- (41:22) - When did we go from whole loaf to individual hosts in the Eucharist?
- (49:27) - Is there anything in the original Greek to help explain the Trinitarian Formula for baptism?
Bible Study: (1:16)
MI 7:14-15, 18-20
- What's the origin of 'putting the kibosh' on something?
MT 12:46-50
- Who are the brothers of the Lord?
Letters (18:41)
- Dyes in the ancient world
- Is Satan on earth?
- Shouldn't the priest say 'the Body of Christ' when he gives Holy Communion?
- Comment on Dr. Bernard Nathanson about abortion in America
- What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
- What is the word for 'thou shalt not kill' in Hebrew?
Word of the Day: Hesed (36:34)
Callers
- (41:47) - Was Jonah trapped for three days in the belly of the whale?
- (46:45) - How is anamnesis connected to the original sacrifice taken place?
- (49:33) - What to do with my wife as we need help in our marriage, but she just took off. Could you help?
Bible Study: (1:59)
MI 6:1-4, 6-8
- What is a mishpat?
MT 12:38-42
- What's an unfaithful generation?
Letters (21:04)
- Can sainthood be revoked?
- Who is Theophilus?
- Does the pro-life movement need to be renamed?
- What does Father think about women appointing bishops?
Word of the Day: Sacrifice (37:32)
Callers
- What is the Jewish equivalent to hell? (41:45)
- Can you explain Indulgences better? (45:11)
- What is a labyrinth? And why is there one in Saint Teresa of Avila's Convent? (49:12)
Readings
Father breaks down the first reading and the Gospel. Father notes that there are many sun miracles which God performs. In the Gospel Father invites us to look at our own accuracy in following rules rather then trying to correct others all the time.
Letters
- Ana - Please share the parallels between abortion and slavery
- Mark - Where can I find the Chapel of the Nativity?
Word of the Day * "Son of Man"
Calls * Katie: Why did Daniel mention water creatures when he asked for all creatures to be blessed? * Jeff - James 1 and 2: Is the place they buried their fathers a place we can visit now? * Mary Ann - I just found out there are two tabernacles in the sanctuary. Neither can be seen when you walk into the Church. Is this okay? * Mary - Is it okay if my baptism is in Spanish but my birth certificate is in English. Is that okay? There's also a spelling error on the baptism papers. Also, I gave myself a Saints name that I'm not sure exists.
Bible Study: (1:45)
IS 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 What are judgements? What do Jews believe about death?
MT 11:28-30 Are Jesus' words today funny?
Letters (19:25) A music director writes in about "All are Welcome" Can we bury at sea?
Word of the Day: Idiot (35:40)
Callers (46:08) Has the Church always believed that Life starts at conception? If not why not?
Bible Study: (2:11)
IS 10:5-7, 13B-16 How many kinds of religions are there? Can God use the ungodly for his purposes?
MT 11:25-27 One person can change their corner of their world
Letters: (23:07) What's a short history of the rosary? The priest blessed some chalk and had the parishioners bless chalk, is it heresy?
Word of the Day: Father (34:39)
Callers (43:04) -- Could God even forgive the devil? (48:31) Why is Ruth 1:16-18 used in marriage ceremonies?
Bible Study: (1:47)
IS 7:1-9 Why is the Bible real history?
MT 11:20-24 What does repent mean?
Father Simon discusses the liturgy and entertainment (15:06)
Letters: (28:20) Can we wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a happy Eid al-Adha? Father discusses the Roman Scavi tour Do we know where the body of St. Paul is? Why are certain saints before the consecration in the Roman Canon and some after? When does conception begin? Does Judaism allow abortion?
Word of the Day: Netherworld (40:16)
Callers (42:46) When Jesus said those who lived by the sword, die by the sword, but in Luke 22, he told the apostles to get a sword, explain the dichotomy sword references in the Gospel (49:27) How do we process that when we die and we don't see our loved ones in purgatory/heaven, how would we deal with that (54:21) Question about the Gloria, 'We praise you, we glorify you. We bless you. How do we bless God? (55:58) What is the translation of the mark in Ez 9:4?
Bible Study: (2:07)
IS 1:10-17 What were animals used for in ancient world?
MT 10:34-11:1 Has Jesus come for the sword?
Letters (20:32) How should I refer to my transgendered niece? When does the soul enter the body?
Word(s) of the Day: Hosanna & Host (36:03)
Callers (39:22) What are your thoughts on donating eggs to clinics for families to have children? (41:31) My co-worker blasphemes God, what should I do? (43:49) Why don't we say, 'Thine is the kingdom' at Mass? (47:33) If a Protestant dies for their faith, do they go to heaven? (48:49) Truth about IVF (50:04) I agree with Fr. Simon about IVF
Bible Study (1:52)
HOS 14:2-10 What does it mean to stumble through guilt?
MT 10:16-23 Father tells a story about death and his mother
Letters (20:39) There are two lists of saints in the Roman Canon I return the host to the church after one of the people I take communion to didn't receive communion, should I have self-communicated?
Word of the Day: Bullock & Shrewd/Simple (30:46)
Callers (35:44) spirits of the demons that went into the pigs?? Is there anything special about the pig? (39:02) How could I request to try to meet Pope Francis, b/c I've seen other people like Elon Musk meet the Pope? (43:20) Two of my daughters, married in the Church and are now divorced. They remarried in a protestant church. Are they considered altars (50:11) Should I bow to the altar before I do the 1st reading, at my friend's wedding mass?
HOS 11:1-4, 8E-9 (1:45) Who is Ephraim and why is he important?
MT 10:7-15 What does 'The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand' mean?
Letters (22:13) Fr. Mike writes to Fr. Simon about a priest who would hold the Book of the Gospels who would 'proclaim' the Gospel Will the Catholic Church be standing at the Second Coming of Jesus
Word of the Day: Religion (36:35)
Callers (39:48) What is Screwtape Letters About? (43:52) Should a priest bring his dog to mass? (47:50) Why didn't the Israelites eat their sacrifices during the Exodus?
HOS 10:1-3, 7-8, 12
(1:49) Father talks about the life of St. Maria Goretti and the power of forgiveness
MT 10:1-7 What does a disciple mean?
Letters (22:01) Jim writes in about those that don't believe in God and the moral law My pastor doesn't read the Gospel or Eucharistic prayers, he reads them from memory. How much latitude does a priest have? Listener comments on politicians who receive communion despite abortion stance
Word of the Day: Forgive (33:46)
Callers (35:54) - There seems to be a movement to reinterpret the scriptures. How do we interpret the Scriptures? (39:41) - Why don't we bow at the name of Jesus? (41:58) - Did Jesus know that Judas knew would betray him? (44:35) - What do you think about choir substituting songs for the psalm during mass? (46:25) - Are Jesus and the Father co-equal? (48:44) - How does a priest become a monsignor
HOS 8:4-7, 11-13 Father talks about the state of the US
MT 9:32-38 Father talks more about exorcisms
Letters Listener writes in about Catholicism for Dummies My brother is gay and thinks Leviticus should be taken out of the Bible Father talks about rabbinical opinion about abortion If someone has been dead for a long time, is it OK to have a set of masses said for them? Judy asks about the way people should dress when they go to Church
Word of the Day: Harvest
Callers: (38:13) - We need a religious revival! (39:49) - What is Father's take on Speaker Pelosi receiving communion at St. Peter's Basilica? (49:53) - Are the saints alive?
Bible Study: (2:40)
Am 8:4-6, 9-12 Father discusses the manifestations of the Holy Spirit
Mt 9:9-13 What was a tax farming system?
Letters (22:51) Why was John the Baptist the least in the Kingdom of Heaven? Did Jesus drink the fourth cup? When the Pandemic hit I ceased going to the Pentecostal Church and began going to the Catholic Church but am struggling.
Word of the Day: Telones (35:15)
Callers (37:38) Spiritual direction, about my job situation? My employer is now to starting to pay for travel for out of state abortions. What should I do? (42:16) Can my dog sense evil? (46:34) I need guidance on how to come back to the Church after missing for a year. (48:47) Which songs should I play for my wedding?
Mt 9:1-8
(1:41) Is the covenant with the Jews superseded?
Letters (21:30) Father talks about the faithful having a right to good liturgy I'm distressed that certain Jews support abortion rights Does someone need to be in a state of grace to be a lector? Can I pray in my car? I've been married and divorced three times, can I get married again in the Catholic Church?
Word of the Day: Orthodox (33:08)
Callers (36:30) How could I get my son to forgive me? (43:47) Question about IVF. Responding to what you said, 'If we don't believe in the teaching of the Church, you're not Catholic'. So if you believe in IVF, are you not considered Catholic? (47:42) Caller asks Fr. Simon about a Scott Hahn book, "The Fourth Cup"
Readings (1:43)
Acts 3:1-10 Father explains how this reading relates to the Liturgy of the Hours
Acts 12:1-11 Father explains the escape from prison
Mt 16:13-19 What does it mean to be followers of Christ?
Commentary about the Solemnity (19:07)
Letters (23:07) Some religious permit abortion, how should we think about that? Has Mary ever appeared to a Protestant? Listener asks for prayers for family member found with drugs Our daughter has all her Catholic sacraments; she wants to marry an atheist outside the Church; what should we do?
Word of the Day: Alley (34:19)
Callers (38:05) I'm a convert and just started reading the Gospels and is Matthew talks to the Jews, Mark is a book of action, Luke is a book of sophistication and John as a book of conversion (44:31) Caller discusses Our Lady of Zeitoun (47:01) There's a shrine in Lithuania where Mary appeared to children who were not Catholic. (47:51) Was Jesus married?
Father discusses the Church Fathers and St. Irenaeus
Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12 (7:33) Father talks about the business of prophecy
Letters (20:29) Rosary group is getting political; what should I do? What's Father's take on the Extraordinary Form and the Novus Ordo
Word of the Day: Liturgy (32:10)
Callers (39:23) My granddaughter is having marriage difficulties, and a Catholic friend of mine says that she's being punished b/c she was married outside the church for 12 years. How do I respond and what do you think of what he said? (43:30) Protestant friend of mine asked why Catholics don't believe in divorce (46:00) Why can't priests get married? (49:44) Why do we fast before mass?
Am 2:6-10, 13-16 Who was Amos? Father Explains
Mt 8:18-22 What does 'let the dead bury their dead' mean?
Letters How do we know what our deepest desire is? Will the Church change it's teaching on marriage?
Word of the Day: Person
Phone Calls Can we go to a wedding between a fallen and fallen away protestant and a Jew? What is the proper way to do the anointing of the sick? I attended one that didn't seem right. Why is abortion not considered a heresy?
Fr. Rocky joins at the top of the Hour to talk about the overturning of Roe v. Wade
Fr. Simon discusses the Feast of the Sacred Heart
Letters Duke asks about Jesus' agony in the garden Would Fr. Simon listen to St. Augustine and St. Thomas talk together? When you baptize someone in an emergency, what liquid would someone use?
Word of the Day: Rod
Callers Now that roe v Wade is overturned is the Memorare going to still be prayed for an end to abortion in all states? Is the Triune God present in the Eucharist? How can I talk with people who are against this court decision but in favor for animal lives? Can I attend my granddaughters non-Church Wedding?
Lk 1:57-66, 80 Father explains who John the Baptist is and who the Essenes were
Word of the Day: Mute
Callers What does in persona Christi mean? Which disciples of John became apostles of Jesus? Is communion in the Catholic church the same as Evangelical church? Why was John called the least in heaven by Jesus? Before going on a trip my niece received communion from a neighbor but my niece is not baptized. Was that bad? Is it a sin if you lied to your husband in order to save the marriage? Someone told me Jesus had brothers and sisters. How do I respond to that? How does a priest rise in the ranks?
2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Why does the king tear his garments?
Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to lead the sheep?
Letters Anna writes in thanking Father for his teaching about what the Devil knows Bible was found called "Complete Jewish Bible". Listener explains Can you find the biblical passage, "God can not be mocked?" I am an only child and I was raised as a Catholic and my parents converted to Islam when I was in my 20s. Now, they live with me and my children. They requested a Muslim cleric to visit their house once a week. Is that ok?
Word of the day: Fruit
Callers What do you think about people perceiving God as a Monster in the Old Testament? What does John Paul II mean by 'a new springtime'? How does the eastern European tradition of the Golem as it relates to Adam in the Old Testament?
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36
Mt 7:6, 12-14 Why do we venerate Scripture?
Letters Does God love Satan? Why doesn't Barnabas get a feast day? He only has a memorial on the Church calendar Jacob asks if the souls in purgatory are with us at mass
Word of the Day: Law and Prophets
Callers Is there a direction you need to look when you pray? How do you pronounce the words of the first readings for this Sunday? I am a lector this week. What are your thoughts on Matt 25: Is it meant for our generation or previous generations? Do you need to audibly pray a prayer to bind Satan? My wife and I got married in the court because of COVID. My wife wants to be Catholic and I AM Catholic. Are we living in sin?
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 What's the ultimate criteria for atheists? And, what's the universe without life?
Letters At the Last Supper, was there transubstantiation? For those who have died, has Jesus already judged them? A young man is thinking of joining the Carthusians One of my friends asks for the intercession of deceased non-Catholics, is this OK? Why did the Lord mark certain foods clean and others unclean?
Word of the Day: Judged
Callers I'm looking for an overview on Christian Anthropology and where to find a good resource Father suggests: https://www.amazon.com/Theology-Human-Divine-Parish-Resources/dp/0819873942 At Sunday Mass our priest said that Jesus fed 5,000 but other people probably had food that they were sharing as well. What do you think? How did Mary tell her friends about her pregnancy? Revelation 12:6 | Can you help me interpret this?
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 What's the big deal with syncretism?
Mt 6:19-23 Why is money an important thing?
Letters In the light of the Gospel, how will married couples relate to each other in heaven? Listener writes in about how many days Jesus spent in the tomb 2 Tim3:7--does this apply to abortion? Can you change godparents? Did the Magisterium mishandle the Pentecostal movement?
Word of the Day: Pillar
Callers My barber is Jewish and she has her shop on Saturday. Would it would be a bad thing for me to go to her shop on Saturday? What are the Chronicles referred to in Kings? What the rules are for fasting on Fridays? And also if somebody is on medicine? is it okay to store a relic in the tabernacle, with the Holy Eucharist? When we do confession, it starts w/ 'bless me' However a priest said it should be 'forgive me'. What's correct?
Mt 6:7-15 Father talks about the importance of Fatherhood and breaks down the Our Father
Letters Why didn't the Sadducees believe in angels? Why is it OK to scatter relics of the saints? Why did Jesus say "God makes the sun rise on the bad and good alike."? Gen 1 and the Trinity--why don't the Jews believe in the Trinity? Jews say Jesus didn't fulfill the prophecy of 3 days and three nights--how do we respond?
Word of the Day: Trespasses
Callers: Mass on Sunday: is it a mortal sin to miss mass? Is it ever justified to do an abortion, when if there's no abortion, mother will die? Is it a superstitious to continue to ask prayers for certain things; sometimes it enters my head that there's some type of superstition? Our Father Prayer 'For thine is the kingdom....', why do we say it during mass, but why not like during the rosary
2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 How strong is the power of prophecy?
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Should we pray publicly?
Letters Can Father chant the Ketchup bottle again? I've been to parishes where a layperson organizes confession; they have an MC with a clipboard too. Why?
Word of the Day: Sons of the Prophets
Callers Comment on Lines for confession: At my church, we have a person who greets you at confession line and directs us to where we go. How do I ask my priest that I want to kneel down for communion? Why were Moses and Elijah with Jesus during the Transfiguration? What is the origin and planning of the Liturgical Years and why is it done the way it is? Why the Canticle of Zechariah is in the Daily Magnificat?
1 Kgs 21:17-29 When we do evil, we get evil
Mt 5:43-48 How do I love my enemies?
Letters I've accumulated many Catholic items and I don't want to let them go; what should I do with them? Kathleen thanks Father for playing 'Back in the Saddle Again.' Father Simon talks about the importance of good liturgy
Word of the Day: Tax Collectors
Callers How to answer friends who asking me to go to their Same-Sex wedding? What should we call 'a lot of miracles'? 'Behold your son, and behold your mother' Does this refer to the fact about Mary being widow and possibly being stoned? 'People of Goodwill' Doesn't everybody think they're a people of Goodwill?
1 Kgs 21:1-16 What's the sin of Jezebel? Father warns against using religion for one's personal gain
Word of the day: Scoundrel
Callers Can Father explain the Ascension? Is it okay to do a Eucharistic service without a priest or deacon? When did baptisms start for 'regular' people? What are Father's thoughts about replacement theory? If you have holy water in a bottle, and pour it another bucket of water, does that other bucket become holy?
1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 What are boundary stones? And why aren’t we better than our ancestors?
Letters Should we evangelize the Amish? What is the Catholic teaching on the perfect government? Mary comments on St. Paul's preaching and why his sermon 'bombed.' Letter about the devil hating Latin Bob writes about Fulton sheen and a young Chinese woman 'Little Li' Mary Ellen- there is a theory that St. Paul made prayer shawls (Talit)
Word of the Day: Unlawful
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 Kgs18:20-39 What's the religious context of 1 Kgs?
Word of the Day: Fulfill
Letters: What did Joseph feel when he found out Mary was pregnant? Did he go with Mary to visit Elizabeth? Is there a good children's Bible I could use? David from San Antonio writes about a time when an Extraordinary Minister 'consecrated' the host while simulating the mass. Was this wrong? What is the difference between the archangels and regular saints? Jenny from AZ sends in a joke Frank in LA sends in a question about the census of Quirinius
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
Gn 3:9-15, 20 What is the enmity that is put between the woman and the man?
Letters Steve asks about Peter being the Vicar of Christ, Revelation, and Jerusalem, "the great city" What does it mean, "to carry all mankind on one's shoulders?" in reference to the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Pamala has a prayer for priests to share In the holy land, people avoid the heat of the day, would it have been unusual for Nicodemus to visit Jesus in the night? What is a victim soul? Should Father get extra computer screens? Is it morally OK to parachute out of an airplane?
Word of the Day: Cosmos
First Reading: Acts 25:13b-21 Father talks about what it meant for Paul to be a Roman Citizen, and how Paul was able to escape torture and death on several occasions.
Letters Father answers emails - Catholics can use Pain killers!
Word of the Day Agape
Callers Mercedes - What does it mean when you hear the words, 'farewell discourse'? Gwen - Question about 1st Fridays. Supposed to go to nine first Fridays, but also go to confession? Go to confession that day, or what's the requirement for that? Debra - Question of Root word of Reconciliation, and root word 'Celia’ Could you clarify? Laura -Receiving communion, but not married in the Catholic Church. This is my situation. Could you help me?
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Father explains the founding story of our civilization
Callers Advice for best scripture for friend as friend does wicca and witchcraft? What are Father's thoughts on comparing the glorified bodies of Jesus and Mary? Has God ever done something twice on a holy day? Since we believe that cremation is okay, but not scattering the ashes, why are relics okay and spreading them all over the world? Pope Francis said 'guarding dead traditions is dangerous for the life of the Church' What does Fr. Simon think of that statement?
Word of the Day: Scribe
Acts 20:28-38 What is the council of elders?
Letters What should Catholics do if they think abortion is bad for Catholics but ok for non-Catholics. What should I do? Listener ponders if St. Paul had a pork chop after lifting the restrictions on pork? How do songs get approved for liturgical use? How do we protect ourselves from evil spirits? Are there resources for children about Catholic Social Teaching? https://www.usccb.org/resources/themes-catholic-social-teaching https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/upload/catholic-social-teaching-handout-for-children-digital.pdf
Word of the Day: Consecrated
Callers On the person who wasn't receiving communion at mass because of COVID. Could that person just receive the Precious Blood? My Aunt belongs to a Protestant Church that says they're 'all inclusive'. What does 'all inclusive' mean?
Father discusses this bible: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-new-testament-lattimore/1119742004
Zep 3:14-18a Did Jesus sing?
Rom 12:9-16 What's sincere love?
Lk 1:39-56 Who was the second person to accept Christ?
Letters I have an atheist wife and we just listened to Psalm 37 on Bible in a Year. Can you explain? Was Absalom an anti-type of Christ?
Word of the Day: Sincere
Callers Gina asks about confessing sins to another How does a song get sanctioned to be used in Church? I'm 84 years old and trying to plan my funeral mass. Any advice on planning a funeral mass? Question about receiving Holy Communion and COVID during the Easter Season.
Gospel - Jn 16:20-23 We are going through a valley of tears here on this earth. But it's more than that, we are here on this earth to learn something. We must learn how to sacrifice.
Letters Email – Do damned souls become demons? Email - regarding tragedy in our nation. Email - I want to hear what people mean when they say they would like to hear from you at a later time?
Word of the Day Tribunal
Callers Garrett - Could you explain 1 John 5: 15-17. Question about mortal sin and praying for them? Could you explain these verses? Roland - His opinion on 'The Chosen' and what does he think of it? I'm part of a fellowship in my parish, and they're showing it. Scott - Question about St. John XXIII, if he could be the saint, I pray more than the other saints? Belinda - If people are still considered Catholic and leaving the Church and gone for a long time Jim – When Jesus said in a little while you will not see me and then in a little while you will see me, is that a Eucharistic reference?
First Reading Acts 18:1-8 Paul went to Athens to try to win the people over with intellectual arguments because the people of Corinth were living a life of immorality with the Priestess of the false goddess Venus.
Letters: Email – Have you ever heard the phrase “learn to Obey oh Dust”? Email - How can I get more summer visitation with my daughter? My Ex doesn't want to give me more time with her. Email - Were the Athenians into trending things?
Word of the Day: “Tentmaker”
Calls Pam - Is there a good book on Mother Teresa? Mike - Stories that the Catholic Church restricted people from reading the bible in the Middle Ages. Charles - Comment: Eucharist was still Eucharist. Wants to share story of little Chinese girl licking the Eucharist floor Deedee - Regarding the Ascension of the Lord. According to my Catholic calendar, on the 26th, is the Ascension of the Lord. But Sunday, it says the Ascension of the Lord? Could you help? Joe - Question about book of Tobit, when Rafael appeared to Tobias, he had a dog w/him. Why was there a dog? William - Comment: I'm friends w/Fr. Ben Horn and heard Fr. Simon's shoutout to Fr. Ben
First Reading - Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 While we should try to inflict suffering on ourselves, the Christian doesn't try to avoid pain, but rather embrace it. We find meaning in suffering by uniting it to Jesus Christ and the suffering he endured with his Cross.
Letters: Abe - Is it okay to sing Pan de Vida in Church? Jesus – Would an Angel show up to a person as an Angel showed up to me? Jordan - Since Jesus is part of the Trinity can we say we receive God when we receive communion. Email - I am a 26 year old man and many of my piers don't go to church. Why don't more young people attend Catholic Church?
Word of the day Escort
Callers Matt - About being able to pray for somebody's soul, and they died years before. God being outside of time. Could you help me with this? Dave - I feel a little lost in my faith. I've strayed away and how to get back into it. Maryanne - What is mortal sin and venial sin and how could tell the difference? Bill - How to tell diff b/w when Christ is speaking literally or symbolically?
Acts 16:22-34 What do Paul and Silas show us?
Jn 16:5-11 Why is it good that Jesus is on the heavenly throne?
Letters My 10-year old son wants to know what "take what I say with a grain of salt" means Why do the readings talk about a certain number of fish caught There seems to be a lot of antisemitism in early Christianity; how do we understand this?
Word of Day: Convict
Callers Is there any reason why we can't have Gregorian masses for someone that's alive? Question about baptism: I have a friend who hasn't been baptized. He wonders why Catholics baptize babies; what should I say? Can women expose the Blessed Sacrament for adoration? Did St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary have any children after Jesus? I'm going through a divorce does Fr. Simon had any words of encouragement for me?
Acts 16:11-15 Why do we use Holy water at mass?
Jn 15:26—16:4a How do we hear the voice of the Holy Spirit?
Letters What should I do if my co-worker is into crystals? Father answers a question on divination
Word of the day: Intoxicate
Callers Some cultures use marijuana spiritually; what does Father think about that? I smoked since teen years Marijuana, but stopped, and I just want to share the negative effects that it had on me. What does it mean to say "He's going to send another paraclete," could you explain?
Acts 15:22-31 Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols?
Letters Why did Pilate and Herod become friends? Why is Egg Harbor called Egg Harbor? When Ez says water is flowing from the side of the Temple, where was that?
Word of the Day: Eucharist
Callers Is it a sin to smoke marijuana? Can Father help me distinguish these passages? Matthew 5:39 & 1 Corinthians 5:13
Acts 15:7-21
How did one become a priest in ancient times?
Jn 15:9-11
How did the Father love Jesus?
Word of the day: Apocalypse
Letters
When we kneel during the Passion narrative, what are we supposed to do? Can God do evil? Will the promises made by the Lord for those who pray the chaplet apply to me? What does eternal security mean (Jn 10) Is my confirmation valid? What are the steps of forgiveness? Listener has a question about ancient Lebanon
Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision
Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives?
Letters Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism? What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went? What is spy Wednesday? What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice?
Word of the Day: NEW
Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong?
Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations?
Letters What is the Holy Communion fast? What's Father's take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks Father Simon about Milton's Paradise Lost
Word of the Day: Believe!
Callers When we die do we go right to heaven? Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday? Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that? I'm a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay? I'm unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter; did they have power?
Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both
Letters Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires Listener asks about the "Lamb of God" at mass Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture? Someone told me that the Eucharist isn't Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say?
Word of the Day: Zeus
Callers 'Despise not my petitions' sounds like an insult from the Memorare Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession--what was that? Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues Why do we have "suffered under Pilate" in the Creed?
Acts 13:26-33 Father explains the linguistic details of today's reading
Jn 14:1-6 Does the Bible talk about paved streets of gold?
Letters Listener thanks Father for talking about the Shroud of Turin If a person created a robot, would it have a soul? What's the virtue of Christian hope? Listener has an idea about how to get Catholics to pray the rosary Was Tiberius a Christian?
Word of the day: Men
Callers Why do we have to do the sign of the cross with the right hand? Being hanged on wood has a different translation in the Jewish context. I don't think Thomas gets enough credit about regarding first reading. Also did Jesus try to get to Paul earlier? Was St. Joseph still alive when Jesus was crucified?
Acts 13:13-25 What does it mean to be born from water and wind?
Letters Jeff asks for prayers for his son What do I do if I'm struggling to listen to both the Church and my husband? Is lying always a mortal sin? Erin enjoyed what Father said about notional faith?
Word of the Day: Men
Callers Could the thorn in Paul's side have been blindness or visual impairment? What is the kabbalah?
Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office?
Jn 12:44-50 What's the main benefit to being a Christian?
Letters Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia? Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon's take on altar servers
Word of the Day: Synagogue
Callers Why does Apostles Creed use 'creator' and Nicene creed says 'Maker' If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church. What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn't people know who Jesus was? If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby? Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?
Acts 11:19-26 What's Hanukkah? Father Simon explains
Jn 10:22-30 What does it mean that Jesus and the Father are one?
Letters Listener has a question about the TV show, 'The Chosen' Do Josephite marriages in modern times? Listener writes in about women who celebrate abortions Ashley Judd wore a green scapular, but she supported abortion in the past; can someone who is pro-choice become a Catholic?
Word of the Day: Christian
Callers Responding to yesterday's story-- did Fr. Simon know whether his father had anything to do with the termination of that person who was at his company. A Protestant friend felt the presence of the Holy Spirit, similar to what Fr. Simon has talked about, and how should I interpret her experience as a Catholic? Question about 'retirement' in the Bible. Should we work until we are no longer actually about to work?
Acts 11:1-18 Who was a Centurian and why was he important?
Letters Father receives a question about abortion Did Judas go to hell? What is a novena?
Word of the day: Discriminating
Callers What does one do with Easter Candles that are half used? And what does Father think of crosses with the resurrected Christ? Why are young people attracted to Christianity, but not going to Catholic Church and also why do many young people don't go to Church at all? Question of the role of Pope Pius XII in the bombing of Monte Cassino and how much do you know about it?
Father discusses the recent Supreme Court draft on abortion
Acts 8:26-40 We're comfortable with structure, but are we comfortable with miracles?
Jn 6:44-51 Father talks about the connection between today's Gospel and the Eucharist
Letters Father answers a question about, judgement St. Paul and the angels Do we receive God in the Eucharist?
Word of the Day: Chariot
Callers Can I consecrate my marriage to the Immaculate Heart of Mary? Do animals have souls? What is necessary for the formula of Baptism?
Acts 8:1b-8 Father explains the first persecution of the Church
Jn 6:35-40 What do Jesus' words "I will not reject anyone who comes to me" mean?
Letters Can we have bells during Lent? Does Jesus reference the Eucharist when he says 'Feed my sheep?' What happened the Pharisees that called for Jesus' death?
Word of the day: Unclean
Callers So should I go to my godson's wedding when he's marrying a non-Catholic, and they may not continue going to Catholic Church? Could you explain the biography of Sr. Pascalina?
1 Cor 15:1-8 What does it mean to say the Creed?
Jn 14:6-14 Father talks about what it actually means to do something in the name of Jesus
Letters Father reads a letter about apostrophe rules in the English language Reader asks about the wound in Jesus' side Why does Father say 'take what I say this a grain of salt?' Is morbid obesity sinful? Why wasn't Mary stoned to death for being pregnant and unmarried?
Word of the Day: AM
Callers Why in the Apostles Creed, why Jesus sit at the Right Hand of the Father? How is Stephen full of grace? Wasn't there someone with the woman who committed adultery and what happened to him? I saw this in an Italian movie where Joseph was married and widowed and left his kids and then when he came back w/Mary, he met his kids? Is this true?
Acts 6:8-15 Father talks about the reality of miracles
Jn 6:22-29 Father talks about the difficulty of trust
Last Sunday's Sunday's Gospel: Father explains the different words for love
Letters Is it OK to use an iPad to follow along with the readings? If God has accepted the death of Jesus, why do RR hosts pray that God would accept the payment of Jesus on the cross?
Word of the Day: Hierarchy
Callers John 21:15-17 | why did Jesus change from Feed my Lambs to Tend my sheep?
Acts 5:34-42 Father explains Jewish belief in life after death
Letters Father riffs more about silence in church I saw someone selling a relic of John Henry Newman; what should I have done? Can we substitute Psalm 51 for the psalm of the day during Lent? Father answers a question about marriage and communion
Word of the Day: Sat Down, going up
Callers: How to identify venial sins and what does it mean when my priest says he can't be my spiritual advisor? If Fr. Simon were to sell a relic, would he be 'Fr. Simony'? Can Father explain Matthew 7:21 Can we inset belief in the Eucharist into the Creed?
Acts 5:27-33 Father gives context about the book of Acts
Jn 3:31-36 Father talks more about the Trinity
Letters Father reads a letter from a retired priest friend who bemoans the lack of respect during mass Listener writes in about her marriage and temptation Father clarifies if Jesus had more siblings (*He didn't!)
Word of the Day: Ration
Callers Is purgatory closed? Could you explain to me Apophatic Theology? Who is the great harlot and who are the ten kings in Rev. 17?
Acts 5:17-26 What is heresy?
Jn 3:16-21 Is the Trinity actually easy to understand?
Letters Father comments on the need for silence before mass Listener thanks Father for his priesthood and comments on the structure of priesthood
Word of the Day: Sadducees
Callers My father was cremated. Could I put him in a Church, is that considered a sacred place? Why in the scriptures does it say those who love the world will lose it and those who hate the world will find everlasting life. Yet, God so loved the world.
Acts 4:32-37 What's the multitude of believers?
Jn 3:7b-15 What does it actually mean to be born again?
Letters: What is the Tenebrae service? What's Father's take on Ez 20? Father talks about praying the rosary during Lent and Easter
Word of the Day: pneuma
Callers: My Serbian Orthodox boyfriend proposed to me and how would a mixed marriage, as I'm Catholic. I'm thinking about becoming Catholic and starting to pray the rosary, but getting distracted and I would like helpful hints for prayer
1 Pt 5:5b-14 What does it really mean to be holy?
Mk 16:15-20 Was Mark a witness to the Garden of Gethsemane?
Letters Are LGBT persons doomed to go to hell? (A Dear Abby re-print) I'm a father of 7 children and the youngest child suffered abuse on the Internet; he's now struggling with shame. I was going to have chicken flavored pasta on a Friday; is that ok? Did Mary have any other children?
Word of the Day: Confirming
Callers What is the Greek equivalent for the phrase in the Bible, 'I am a Jealous God?' I visited a traditional parish that didn't celebrate Divine Mercy; is it SSPX? Does salvation come through the Catholic Church only?
Acts 4:1-12 Fr. Simon talks about the High Priestly Class during the Apostles' time and also the struggle between Church and State
Letters What were Messianic Expectations of the Jewish people at the time of Christ? Question about ashes in Esther and Maccabees and if related to Ash Wednesday
Words of the Day: Didymus Children 153
Callers: Is it okay to do the stations of the cross on the Friday of Easter week? What if I don't have any mortal sins to confess for confession when during Divine Mercy Sunday? Should I go to confession? Does God's love apply to the fallen Angels? Who else talked about the devil being the greatest trick? Is keeping Cremated remains in my home a sin?
Lk 24:35-48 Why don't Catholics follow the totality of the Law of Moses?
Letters Why does the priest break the host during the consecration? Letter from listener who came back to the faith Can I participate Reiki?
Words of the Day: Restoration Refreshment
Callers:
My girlfriend enrolled into RCIA and I'd like to thank Fr. Simon because he had some advice.
How do I get the Ouiji out of my house? A relative wants to keep it here and it's making me sick.
If there are souls in purgatory, how do we know if we have family members there?
My sister said you can go to to communion, as long as you go to confession, I disagreed. How do I answer her?
Caller disagrees with Fr. Simon about Reiki
Acts 3:1-10 What is the significance of the 3rd hour?
Lk 24:13-35 Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus
Letters What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross? Question about marriage and holy communion
Word of the day: Astonishment!
Callers In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches? Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil? Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?
Acts 2:36-41 What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering
Letters In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins? Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers
Word of the Day: Don't touch me!
Callers: Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered? Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar? Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service? Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession? How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?
Mt 28:8-15 The Gospel seems so implausible, but Father says it's quite believable (he tells the story of the Shroud of Turin)
Letters Father talks about a letter from Charles Colson Why do the Greek Christians make the sign of the cross differently? Jeff has an idea to get people to pray the rosary more Father reads a question about Mary and sitting Shiva What are the steps in forgiveness?
Word of the day: high priest
Callers Do angels have creative powers? Question about Devine Mercy Novena - I missed a day. Did I mess it up? Also, I'm praying online with a group that prays it a bit differently. Is that okay? How do we know that Christ descended into hell and what is the purpose of that? Can I receive communion without going to confession?
Jn 18:1—19:42 Father explains the Psalm Christ quotes on the cross
Letters What is Mollinism? Should animals be in the sanctuary? Are there references to 'Sons of God' in the OT?
Word of the Day: Truth
Callers: Was there a Hell in the Old Testament? Question about the first reading at the Mass of the Lord's Supper, and when Passover is celebrated vs Rosh Hashana. Is there a secular writing about Jesus within the first 600 years after he died and rose?
Verse Before the Gospel Father explains what real love is
Jn 13:1-15 Father explains the dynamics of the Passover meal
Letters Father answers a question about where to put the Eucharist When I go to confession, my priest absolves me from my sins, but doesn't give me a penance, is my confession complete?
Word of the Day: Remembrance
Callers How did the practice of the Seven Churches start? Did Judas go to hell? Is the Catholic Church the only way to salvation?
Mt 26:14-25 How could Judas abandon Jesus?
Letters Daniel asks about a bruised reed Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer Listener asks about the vengeance of God
Word of the Day: You said so
Callers What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible. Also how about lower case 'lord' Could there be reversed transubstantiation? How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible How do we deal with questions from Protestants? Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong? Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'. wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?
Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel
Letters Can I receive communion 2x in a day? Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom? Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope?
Word of the Day: Vanity
Callers When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution? If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil?
Is 42:1-7 Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?
Jn 12:1-11 Why is beautify important?
Letters Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God? When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?
Word of the Day: Nard
Callers I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. I love her more than ever. How to get over My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest. Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here? Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?
Jer 20:10-13 Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?
Jn 10:31-42 What kind of faith are we supposed to have?
Letters Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).
Word of the Day: Scripture
Callers Can one do confession on the radio? What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession? Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?
Gn 17:3-9 Was Abraham Jewish?
Jn 8:51-59 What's God's nature?
Letters: My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?
Word of the Day: Passion
Callers: Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards? Did ancient Israelites keep stones around? I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 How much is too much in cultural adaptation?
Jn 8:31-42 To we follow the Lord only for ourselves?
Letters Can Father explain, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Reader writes in asking about fasting rules
Word of the day: Bagpipe
Callers Who is in the Sanhedrin? What is the connection of the tree of life and the cross of Christ? Can I get a source that talks about folding your hands in prayer? I asked my priest and he told me to call RR.
Nm 21:4-9 What is a saraph serpent? Father explains
Jn 8:21-30 Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure
Letters What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him? Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments
Word of the Day: I AM
Callers: What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day? Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 What's the point of today's reading? Father explains the twelve tribes
Jn 8:12-20 Where does Jesus manifest who he is?
Letters Our parish doesn't have a youth group, and my child wants to go to the Lutheran youth group. What should I do?
Word of the day: Susanna
Callers I am discussing marriage with my boyfriend, who is not Catholic. How can I help his family understand the reality of my Catholic faith? What are the main topics of the Old Testament? When should we do Catechesis for those receiving sacraments in the spring?
Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Is Wisdom a book of lesser value?
Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?
Letters What makes Catholics so special compared to other religions?
Word of the Day: Greek
Callers: Why doesn't the Catholic church let priests marry? Does April Fool's day have a religious connection or origin? I saw a video arguing against Catholicism. They presented it as grace being handed out piecemeal; how do I respond to that?
Ex 32:7-14 What was the purpose of the Golden Calf?
Jn 5:31-47 Father talks about the nature of authority
Letters Question about the bishop's liturgical garments during mass Did Mary have a virgin birth? Who were the thieves that died next to Jesus
Word of the day: Wrath
Callers Can you tell me more about Opus Dei? Do you need to enter holy orders to become a saint? Our Director of Religious Education is not doing his job well, how can I address this?
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 7:23-28 Father 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: 14-23 Father 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 Russia Word 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
Jer 18:18-20 Father explains what we can learn from history
Mt 20:17-28 Was Jesus just a philosopher?
Letters Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans? Can we believe in evolution? Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday?
Word of the Day: Servant
Callers What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart? Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection? How did early Christians celebrate Lent?
Is 1:10, 16-20 What is superstition?
Mt 23:1-12 Father describes ancient Jewish rituals
Letters Question about disposing of Holy Things Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?
Word of the Day: Father
Callers A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out? Could you respond to that? Why do we have communion in the hand?
Dn 9:4b-10 God will forgive sins, but won't he forgive?
Lk 6:36-38 Father talks about what one of the most important words of the Bible is
Letters Why do people bow to the priest as he approaches the altar? Caller writes in about quiet in the sacristy If confirmation completes baptism, does it make up for any defect in my original baptism?
Word of the Day: Star
Callers What verb tense did Zacchaeus use? How do you know that this specific mate that God has for you, is the right one? I saw a woman barefoot in mass? Is that okay? What to do if you don't agree with the pastoral decision of my bishop?
Ez 18:21-28 Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?
Mt 5:20-26 Father explains who the Pharisees were
Letters Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest
Word of the Day: Righteousness
Callers: A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already. What do I say to him? What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther
Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray
Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removedmovie
Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia
Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward? Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there? Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?
Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah exist? Father explains
Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?
Letters: Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays? Why do people bow to the priest processing in? Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation? Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass
Word of the Day: Altar
Callers What does 'the Word became flesh' mean? Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old. How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?
Is 55:10-11 Who is the ultimate statement of God?
Mt 6:7-15 What's the most challenging verse in today's passage?
Letters Listener writes in about an infanticide bill What's the altar of repose? With all the signs of tribulation happening, why doesn't the Catholic Church talk about the rapture? Was 'take up your cross' a common phrase in Jesus' time?
Word of the Day: Trespass
Callers: Pronunciation of a couple of words and how it affected old testament stories? How to pronounce the Hebrew letter, 'Sin' and 'Shin' and did it make a difference? When someone dies, is that God's will? My husband died of COVID a couple of months ago. Is there supposed to be a 15th Station of the Cross? I went to a funeral at a mortuary, and it was a layperson who facilitated the funeral, and it was a Catholic funeral
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Why does Catholicism have so many rules?
Mt 25:31-46 Are we saved by our works?
Letters: Mother lost contact with her formerly abusive father---should she write to him? Father reads a letter about population issues--Countries in Africa are growing above replacement levels Can Catholics do a rosary marathon for peace? Is sleep paralysis a form of spiritual attack?
Word of the Day: Holy
Callers How could I deal w/my mom who continually shames me? How many eucharistic prayers are there and my church is using a new one where it means reconciliation? Why are the symbols that represent the Gospels, those particular symbols? How is that passing down given to us, all those canons (from previous conversation)
Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast?
Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting
Letters Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song Is there salt in holy water? Can a non-Catholic read at mass Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints
Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated
Callers: What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years. More like spiritual advice? Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving. What could I do? Could you explain Rogation Days?
Dt 30:15-20 Father asks whether we can break the law of God
Lk 9:22-25 Father talks about what the cross is actually about
Letters Father reads a letter about the nature of salvation Can a validly baptized not Catholic go to confession? Can I open the tabernacle without the pastor's permission?
Word of the Day: commandments, statues, and judgements
Callers Can you clarify what we should understand about the rapture and why it is not Church teaching? When some are taken, which are left and which are left behind? Can you help me better understand when Jesus said, 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me' on the Cross?
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What did hypocrite mean in the ancient world?
Father shares a story of repentance
Letters Question about "the same sun the hardens the clay melts the wax" Who are the different James' of the New Testament Did the Apostle John write John's Gospel? Can non-Catholics distribute ashes Father talks about the stations of the Cross
Word of the day: He made him to be sin
Callers: Why does one need to go confess venial sins in confession? I'm a music director, but the cantor is starting to choose the music themselves over my recommendations. What should I do? Is it okay to have meat during the reception of my father's funeral this Friday of Lent? Greek priest calls in to compliment Fr. Simon's bedside manner
1 Pt 1:10-16 What does salvation have to do with our body?
Mk 10:28-31 Father tells a story of frustration at the parish
Letters: When does the transubstantiation occur? Question about the veil of Veronica
Word of the Day: To Stoop
Callers What is Pentecostal Baptism and how is that different from Sacrament of Confirmation? My brother is gay, and is 63 years old. How should we approach our brother who recently came out? Question about Lent, are you able to practice the Lenten practices, if you're in RCIA? Question about Isaiah 45:7 How does God create evil? Is there a particular saint, to pray when there's a stubborn cross we don't want to accept
1 Pt 1:3-9 Why does God allow temptation?
Mk 10:17-27 What's the right relationship to possessions?
Letters Question can a person in someone living in sin go to communion? What is the sting of death? What are the differences between earthly and heavenly wisdom Listener has a question about the Hitchcock movie, I Confess
Word: Finishing up 1 Cor 13
Callers: My daughter wanted to marry a non-practicing Muslim but her Byzantine priest (we're Byzantine) wouldn't do it b/c he needs to be Catholic. Years later, I found out that same priest married a Byzantine and a Jew. How should I proceed?
Jas 5:9-12 Father talks about the difficulty of division
Mk 10:1-12 Did God change his mind about morality?
Letters In the St. Michael Prayer, who is, O Prince of the Heavenly Host? Which wisdom did God give to King Solomon?
Word of the Day: Hope
Callers: Fr. Simon talks about 'Pentecostal' on the show, but could he clarify what that means? If Genesis used the word 'We' from God, why in baptism does it have to be 'I'; referring to priest who used wrong word. I'm Non-Catholic What does 'hosts' mean in the St. Michael prayer? Catholic Church's position on baptisms and weddings during Lent? Okay during Lent? God draws straight w/cooked lines and narrow gates, is there hope for us? I heard Patrick Madrid say, 'Christ did not come to create Christianity, but Catholicism'. Could Fr. Simon clarify?
Jas 5:1-6 Father talks about the early Roman Church, and how much in tithe we should give
Mk 9:41-50 Father discusses the scandal of God being a carpenter
Letters: Father corrects the record about private revelation Father talks about the binary of man/woman
Word of the Day: More from Corinthians
Callers: Can I have a funeral mass for my long deceased husband? Does an insincere confession deserve forgiveness? How to talk to an ex-Catholic that says the Catholic Church has just too many rules and regulations that are not biblical
James 4:13-17 James is speaking to the powerful and that they have responsibility
Mark 9:38-40 Being silent about evils in society
Letters Could you describe what is a scrupulous spoon? The use of "they", "he", "she"?
Word of the Day: Mirror
Callers: Helps Fr. Simon with a prayer when mixing wine and water Ask Fr. Simon for words of inpsiration for her mom who wants to die now How to honor the dead w/masses? Is the color blue in the Bible? How to deal with my mom who makes fun of me and my faith? Where are we going to get new priests?
Fr. Simon talks about the authoritative teaching of St. Peter
Matthew 16:13-19 Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus gave authority to Peter.
Letters Priests who don't say mass regularly? About mass being entertainment Question about prayer to Jesus and Mary "Fruit of Righteousness" and its meaning?
Word of the Day: Infant
Callers: Another funeral mass said for my late dad when I move him next to my late mom? The priest doesn't have us say the creed during mass? Difference b/w Catholics and Eastern Orthodox
James 3:13-18 Fr. Simon discusses wisdom and knowledge
Mark 8:34-9:1 Fr. Simon discusses about the power of prayer and fasting
Letters Did Thomas Aquinas reject the Summa Theologica? What to do about someone praying loud in Church?
Word of the Day: Someone who can't speak
Callers: Why do people call for Jesus now when the Bible says we don't know when he's coming Is it okay to take pictures during Mass? Question about St. Veronica
James 2:14-24, 26 Fr. Simon discusses faith and works
Mark 8:34-9:1 About taking up the cross and following Him
Letters What is the history of Lent? What to do about forgetting a sin in confession? Bringing the Eucharist to my homebound mother Does the Catholic Church have a teaching on Chiropractics? How could Gentiles sin?
Word of the Day: Merous, "Speaking in Parts"
Callers: Brings up an example of why we need "works" Question about Praise and Worship during Mass Question about the song "Rock of Ages" and if it's appropriate?
Jas 2:1-9 What is one of the great problems of our age?
Mk 8:27-33 Father discusses the reality of God's power
Letters If I'm pregnant and not experiencing any issues in my pregnancy, can I receive anointing of the sick? Father receives a letter about the children of Adam and Eve A letter about being better than our ancestors Father discusses why Israel required manna and quail
Word of the Day: Speaking in tongues
Callers: My son committed adultery, and after that his mother in law said that he basically cursed the family. What should he do now, especially b/c the mother in law lives with them? Doing good to your enemies is like heaping coals of fire on their head. This was an interpretation I have from yesterday's hearing? What do you think about that? If we are supposed to keep the ashes together, why don't we keep relics together? What's the basic theme of Paul's Letter to the Romans?
Jas 1:19-27 Why does God test us? And, what is anger?
Letters: Do all of the terms for love mean the same in Latin? Did Jesus appear to 500 people at the same time? Is there hierarchy in heaven? Eva asks about judgement
Word of the Day: Love never fails
Callers: My grandson was baptized and they used the wrong oil, is that still valid? I'm having difficulties w/my marriage b/c my mother in law is competing for attention and love with her son/my husband? What do I do? Any good book recommendations on Vatican II? Are the hands of Sedevanctist priests anointed and what they do is valid? Could they bless my house?
Jas 1:12-18 What are the leavens of our day?
Mk 8:14-21 Does God tempt us?
Letters Father reads a letter about someone struggling with the Church Listener talks about reading the Bible every day How could Eve regret what she never experienced before?
Word of the day: Even more Corinthian musings!
Callers Proverbs 25: 21-22, what does it mean by about give food to your enemies and the coals? If we've gone to confession throughout our lives, do those sins we confessed, appear in our final judgment? What does the Franciscan Coat of Arms mean? Was the crowning with thorns a common torture?
Jas 1:1-11 Father talks about the book, The Rise of Christianity and the early Jews that accepted Jesus
Mk 8:11-13 Father tells a story of a priest who had problems with faith
Letters: What is the role of fear in the Bible? Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall? At a particular mass, the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was offered to many at the parish--was that OK?
Word of the Day: More Corinthian commentary!
Callers: Was leprosy, just a name meaning someone was contagious with something? Could you explain who St. Valentine is and when did St. Valentine's Day turn to Valentine's Day? When we know someone is suffering, and we commiserate w/them, do we suffer with them and that brings us closer to Christ? Which word did Jesus actually use in John 4 with the Samaritan? Is a confession valid if the priest and penitent speak different languages?
1 Kgs 11:4-13 Why did God deprive the Kingdom to Solomon?
Mk 7:24-30 Today's Gospel always upsets people; why?
Word of the Day: Father continues his commentary on 1 Cor 13:6
Callers: How did the succession of kingship go from Solomon to Jesus? What is Father's opinion about the people that have said they've died, gone to heaven, and come back? Did Adam and Even have children in the garden? Why or why not Question about Luke 16:9 and mammon
1 Kgs 10:1-10 The Bible includes ancient trade negotiations?
Mk 7:14-23 What does 'to defile' mean?
Letters: What happened to sacrificial animals? Can I go to my Protestant recovery center?
Word of the day: To keep an account
Callers: Why we don't kneel during the Lamb of God and the Sanctus? I have a question about Agape and Filial love as seen in John 21: 15-17 and would like Father's interpretation Are you allowed to receive communion twice a day?
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 What is man that God thinks of us?
Mk 7:1-13 What was the washing of the hands about?
Letters: What are Father's thoughts about Ann Catherin Emmerich Father answers a question about reincarnation
Father deals with 1 Cor 13:5 and recommends The Four Loves by CS Lewis
Word of the day: Irritate
Callers: My daughter wants to leave the Church to marry a non-Catholic, can you give me some advice? What does the word 'begotten' mean and was anybody else 'begotten'?
Mk 6:53-56 What is the significance of the hem of Jesus' garment?
Father also explains the significance of the resurrection account from Sunday's reading.
Letters: Father explains who the magi were
Word of the day: Agape
Callers Question about the Douay–Rheims Bible? It has 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 3 Kings, 4 Kings but no Samuel? Question from today's 1st reading and question about the Ark of the Covenant mentioned in today's reading
Sir 47:2-11 Who was Sirach? Father Simon Explains
Mk 6:14-29 Father explains all the drama of the Herod family
Letters Is Jesus the first born son? What does it mean that Jesus says, "They may look but not see." The Eucharist at our monstrance is grey in color, how old is the Eucharist?
Word of the Day: Father continues his extended word study
Callers: A couple friends say that Peter wasn't the first pope and that Jesus didn't really appoint Peter as the head. Could you help? How to help my daughter who's in argument regarding a friend who's lesbian? Could you elaborate on what you said about contemporary praise/worship music is like 'me' music?
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Should we expect perfection from humans?
Mk 6:7-13 Why does Jesus instruct the 12 to take nothing for the journey?
Letters Where does the dog in Tobit comes from? If you receive only the host at mass, do you receive the Blood of the Lord? What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
Word of the Day: Corinthians word study
Callers: A Muslim person told me that my bible is not reliable because it's undergone many translations as opposed to the Koran which hasn't been translated. Can Father explain? I just lost two brothers recently, would the first brother know about the second brother dying, and could that first brother pray for him? Could I receive holy communion, if I wasn't married in the Church, and my wife was baptized Lutheran, could I still receive communion? My niece is getting married in a same-sex ceremony, I said I wouldn't go, but it's causing consternation. What should I do?
Father talks about the feast of the presentation and virtue signaling
Letters: Why do the people dress us statues of Jesus on Candlemas? Father explains why devotion to the Christ child is an important thing Are there good sins? Can you highlight your Bible? How do we understand Jesus' words about "they shall look and not see?"
Word of the day: Word study on 1 Cor 13
Callers: Question about the standing altar in the General Instructions of the Mass Did the Holy Family flee to Egypt after the Presentation?
2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29 Father shares one of his 'most hairbrained theories' about the Scriptures
Mk 4:21-25 Is the bushel basket what we think it is?
Letters Father explains what a parable means Why was the Gospel preach to the death? Email asking with clarification about Romans and the Jewish faith
Word of the Day: Priest
Callers: How do we understand God's mercy and his justice Ecclesiastes 11:1 'Cast thy bread upon thy water, for thou shalt find it after many days' Could you explain this verse. How do we understand contrition? Commenting on The soldier that touched the Ark of the Covenant and connecting to Peter and David. He would like to get Fr. Simon's reaction Question about the light and the first eastern star
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 The Bible doesn't sugar coat unsavory historical details
Mk 5:1-20 Is the Devil a good theologian?
Letters: I don't want my family to know my sins, is God going to tell them to my family?
Word of the day: "Love is," ETC
Callers Is one more important than the other, the body or the blood? How big of a loss is it to not receive the Blood of Christ at Mass? Will the sacrifices I make, eventually bring my children back to the Church, like going to mass twice a day? Question about today's scripture and interpretation regarding the Gospel including the use of the word of 'Legion'
2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 Father explains why the human family is dysfunctional
Letters: What does counsel the doubtful mean? How do I pronounce Nehemiah? Can I insert my son's name in the litany of St. Joseph Can you recommend the history of words and languages?
Word of the day: Kingdom (again!)
Callers: About St. Thomas Aquinas about life begins 40 days after conception; could you clarify? Do you think Aquinas ripped up the Theologica because he realized that you don't have to understand? Why are there no Old Testament saints? I had a miscarriage years ago, and could you have a miscarried baby baptized?
2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29 Father shares one of his 'most hairbrained theories' about the Scriptures
Mk 4:21-25 Is the bushel basket what we think it is?
Letters Father explains what a parable means Why was the Gospel preach to the death? Email asking with clarification about Romans and the Jewish faith
Word of the Day: Priest
Callers: How do we understand God's mercy and his justice Ecclesiastes 11:1 'Cast thy bread upon thy water, for thou shalt find it after many days' Could you explain this verse. How do we understand contrition? Commenting on The soldier that touched the Ark of the Covenant and connecting to Peter and David. He would like to get Fr. Simon's reaction Question about the light and the first eastern star
2 Tm 1:1-8 Father explains what the word priest means and the roles of Timothy, Titus, and Paul Did Jesus design a structured Church?
Mk 5:1-20 What does it mean to say Jesus is LOGOS?
Letters: Aquinas defines love to will the good of the others; is that are we to love God? Was St. Peter considered first among equals?
Word of the day: Bishop
Callers: Question about Jewish people not allowed to drink blood, and relating to the Eucharist and drinking his blood? My son has been diagnosed w/cancer and I've been praying. Is it okay to pray for the intercession of my late grandmother for my son. What should I do if I find the Eucharist (host) on the floor a day after, after a children's mass? What does he think about Taize prayer?
Acts 22:3-16 Father explains the cultural and religious dynamics of today's reading
Letters: How do we understand the Hebrew word, "Bar"? Why didn't David build the temple? Does the priest have to say the correct words of absolution for confession?
Word of the day: Light
Callers: Question about woman deacons in the Church Question about the translation of the word Eucharist
2 Sm 5:1-7, 10 Father discusses what scholars are confused about regarding today's reading
Mk 3:22-30 What does Baal mean? Father explains what the sin against the Holy Spirit is
Letters: Father gets a letter from Dan about Wisdom 1:14 Father talks more about the seven deadly sins Wouldn't the Shroud have been a bloody mess?
Word: Strongman
Callers: I have a fallen away friend and would like suggestions on how to bring her back to the faith How do I counsel a friend who is divorced? How did the Church get her authority? What happened to the gifts that Mary and Joseph received from the Magi?
Father talks about the seven deadly sins, especially anger
Mk 3:13-19 Are we supposed to be sons and daughters of thunder?
Letters Is anger used to work God's will? Why is the word cardinal said in between the first and last name of a cardinal? Father is asked about the cadaver synod
Word of the day: Twelve
Callers: Can you describe the paschal mystery in a nutshell? At the end of the world, I thought it was only going to be heaven and hell. What about all the unborn children?
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Why was David a man after God's own heart?
Mk 3:7-12 What does it mean for Jesus to say he's the Son of Man?
Evangelism: what does it mean?
Letters What if Pilate freed Jesus? Reader asks about the relativizing of the mosaic law
Word of the Day: uniformity
Callers Why are there two creation stories? Can ask a priest to do ad ad orientem worship?
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Father explains why the David and Goliath story is important to him
Father talks about the sinful anger of our times
Letters: Why did God put the tree in the garden? Why does Jesus use David as an example to prove what he is doing is OK?
Word of the day: Violent
Callers: I disagree with Father's point on anger; is it always a sin? What does he think about that point? At the end of daily morning mass I asked the daily mass goers not to be late for mass. Was this out of anger? There's a passage in bible regarding Sodom/Gomorrah, can you help me with a dispute I'm having with a friend?
1 Sm 16:1-13 Father shares his theories about who David was
Mk 2:23-28 What does it mean that Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath?
Father talks about evangelism
Letters: What has more of a supernatural effect; the Spirit or the written word of God? Where does the Church's teaching about communion and sin come from?
Word of the day: Offering
Callers: What is the significance of the priest wersing the humeral veil during Benediction? Mathew 9:16-18 Explanation about using the old wine skins. Where did Herod and Pilate get the authority to kill John the Baptist and Jesus?
1 Sm 15:16-23 Why do we use oil for anointing? Does God ask for violence?
Letters: Did Mary wear a head cover? Did Jesus really use a chalice? Why wasn't Jesus named Emmanuel? When can I find ideas to have silent time listening to the Lord?
Word of the day: Builder
Callers: My wife had an abortion 30 years ago. I thought it was ok, then I went to confession but just can't get past it. Can you help, Father? What is your opinion on noise before Mass, like people talking etc. Who are the 'associates' in the morning offering? How do we know we are in a good relationship with God? Why do we refer to the Blessed Mother as Mary and not Miriam?
Mk 2:1-12 What does forgive mean?
Letters: The love of our children can never be repaid, what does that mean? Was the blessed Mother there for the birth of John the Baptist?
Word of the Day: Astonishment
Callers: What are Father's thoughts on Liberation Theology? Question about the Creed.; what does it mean that 'He rose again?' Who was Deborah in the Old Testament? Do the Jewish people still believe that the Savior will come from Bethlehem?
1 Sm 4:1-11 Father talks about why non-belief and superstition are two sides of the same coin
Letters Why don't more schools offer the trades? Am I obliged to go to mass? I'm concerned about COVID exposure?
Word of the Day: Mercy Seat
Callers: My son-in-law is visiting. His stepfather is dying but not baptized. Is it valid for my son-in-law to baptize him because the family doesn't want a catholic priest Question on how we know that Jesus died for all people? Question about today's Gospel-- Jesus couldn't go back to the synagogue after healing a leper because he was considered unclean. Is this true? Do you know what happened to Noah's Ark
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 Father talks about marriage and annulments
Mk 1:29-39 In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage
Letters: Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses
Word of the Day : pharmakia Callers Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it? What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant. The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?
1 Sm 1:9-20 Father talks about the relationship between food and religion
Mk 1:21-28 What does it mean that Jesus spoke with authority?
Letters: Is there are a good journaling Bible for my 17-year-old? Ignatius Journaling and Note-Taking Bible: Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition: Ignatius Press: 9781621641902: Amazon.com: Books When I go to sleep at night, I say my rosary; is that OK? Why do you dis on Eagle's Wing? Writer thinks God is a hypocrite Letter about receiving indulgences
Word of the Day: Shiloh
Callers:
What is the definition of Hesed? What the difference between the innocence of Eve and Mary What is the root of the word Sorcerer? Is it the same as the root for Pharmacy?
1 Sm 1:1-8 What's the significance of your surname?
Mk 1:14-20 Where do we encounter God's royal nature?
Letters Father gets multiple letters about end-of-life issues
Word of the day: Begotten
Callers: What was the word that was used in Greek or Aramaic, 'This is my Body' and more specifically the word 'This' Dr. Cindy, a bioethicist and physician, responds to end of life issues Are you allowed to use 'spit' to baptize someone in case of emergency and no water is available, like in wartime?
1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Father talks about the difficulty of real love and how we conquer the world
Letters: What were the papal states? Father answers a letter about depriving someone of nutrition Is Mary's question to the angel an act of discernment?
Word of the Day: Synagogue
Callers: Jesus said no one great than John the Baptist - does that include Mary? What is the heresy of Jansenism and does it affect us today? When was Latin started in the mass? My niece doesn't want to baptize her daughter, what should I tell her?
1 Jn 4:11-18 What does it mean to have God's spirit? Father tells a story about serving the poor as a pastor.
Mk 6:45-52 Jesus 'passing by' is actually a manifestation of his divinity
Letters: Father consoles a listener who is the only one in her family that practices the faith My wife and I want to give a book to parents of a girl that will marry their son. They are looking for a book on the importance of going to mass
Word of the Day: Amen
Callers In Genesis 2:17 and 3:3 and is there another interpretation of the word 'die' in these two verses. How can I keep up my faith while my husband wants a divorce? Who's Epiphany was it, was it the Wise Men or was it Jesus? If someone has grounds for an annulment, but chooses not to person the annulment process, is their marriage valid
1 Jn 4:7-10 What is love? Father explains different types of love
Mk 6:34-44 Did Jesus really work a miracle today?
Letters Father talks about the Jews and saying the name of the Lord Why did the Church institute the vigil mass? Can I have a mass said for a deceased Jewish man? Why are we born in sin?
Word of the Day: Metanoia
Callers Most accurate English translations of the Bible? The sacrament of confirmation and the proper age of the sacrament? What is the biggest issue facing the church today? Adam and Eve were supposed to be our original parents and they had children; how did the world populate?
1 Jn 3:22–4:6 Father shares his theory about the audience of St. John's writings
Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 What does Kingdom actually mean?
Letters: If the parish read the wrong readings, did the mass count? Father discusses God's royal nature and who is greater than John the Baptist
Word of the Day: Metanoia
Callers: St. Teresa of Avila and her vision of hell, and light faults? My son goes to an Evangelical church, and he says he can't talk to me anymore if I mention the devil to him? What does this mean? Was Christ' birth a supernatural one or a natural one? Question about John the Baptist and how he wrote 1 John, 2 John Question about the Presentation and the timeline regarding that?
Lk 4:38-44 Simon Peter was married? Father described differences between Eastern and Western traditions on marriage and celibacy
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about missals in the TLM and ad orientem worship
Letters Letter about Traditional mass Letter asking about music at mass
Word: Rebuke
Callers I went to an SSPX recently, and I find it very reverent. What are Fr. Simon’s thoughts?? If a person is a devout Catholic, but they lose someone, and they get mad at God, and then they die, do they still go to heaven? Why do Orthodox go right to left in sign of cross?
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was
Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by?
Mass hysteria: Father talks about worshipad orientem Word of the Day: PleaseLetters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was
Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by?
Mass hysteria: Father talks about ad orientem worship
Word of the Day: Please
Letters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?
1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology
Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic?
Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean?
Letters: What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation?
Word of the day: Palisade
Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion, for those scared of going inside. What does Fr. Simon think?
1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology
Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic?
Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean?
Letters: What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation?
Word of the day: Palisade
Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion for those scared of going inside. What does Fr. Simon think?
1 Thes 4:13-18 Christians have hope in the face of death. We don’t believe in the rapture, we believe in the Parousia.
Lk 4:16-30 Fr. Simon explains the familial dynamics between Jesus and his relatives in today’s Gospel
Mass: Hysteria: Roman Chant
Letters Where did the Latin language come from?
Word of the Day: AIR
Callers Our Lady of Garabandal and how Mary talks about the warning and great chastisement, and what are Fr. Simon’s comment about that. About John the Baptist, does he have a ballpark figure on how long John the Baptist was in incarcerated before he died? As long as we obey God’s commandments, is it a sin to disagree?
Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is real wisdom?
Lk 17:20-25 Where will God’s royal nature appear? Is Jesus’ Kingdom political?
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about some of the church songs from the 70s
Word of the day: Cross and Crucifix
Letter: Do my prayers count? Question about the three days of darkness; what is it? Father talks about marriage in the ancient world Dad asks about his agnostic son who struggles with the Genesis story
Col 3:12-1 St. Paul writes with “guts of compassion” for the Colossians. What is real kindness
Lk 6:27-38 Christ tells us to not be judgmental
Mass Hysteria: The liturgy isn’t for entertainment
Letters: Letter about the genealogy of the Tudors
Father recommends this book: Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History: Stark, Rodney: 9781599474991: Amazon.com: Books
Word of the Day: Spiritual Songs
Callers: If we are called not to judge, shouldn’t the guy in Colorado just make the cake for the gay couple? Is it wrong for me to switch parishes because the music is unbearable at my current parish? A friend wants to be baptized but is not ready to be Catholic. Can I baptize him? What should I do?
1 Tm 3:14-16
- Father explains what a Christian assembly is and what the secret of religion is!
Jn 19:25-27
- Was Jesus’ aunt at the foot of the cross?
Mass Hysteria: Home Mass and Coffee Table Mass
Letters:
- Father talks more about altar wine: do’s and don’ts
- Father reads a letter about Jesus and the Canaanite woman.
Word of the day: Swordwill pierce your heart
Callers:
- Dustin: Which Bible should Catholics use?
- Question about today’s reading and would like to know why some translations say ‘which’ instead of ‘who’ as in ‘Our Father (who/which) art in heaven?’
- A priest had the laity say the ‘Through Him, With Him and With Him.’ Is this a liturgical abuse?
- What are Father’s thoughts about the practice of intinction?
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24
- Father talks about Malachi's idea of the messiah, and his experience with the goldsmith
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the importance of covenant and contracts
Letters:
- Father answers a question about grace and works.
- Can priests tell jokes in homilies?
Word of the Day: Terrible
Callers:
- If John the Baptist was the best Man and Jesus was the bridegroom, then who is the bride?
- Mary asks about the Fatima prayer
- David asks a question about the Novus Ordo mass
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What doe the Catholic Church teach about ghosts?
1 Sm 1:24-28
- Father explains judges! (Not, Judy, though) and what the duties of parents are.
Lk 1:46-56
- Father explains the difference between a spirit and souls
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about his first brush with show business
Letters:
- Father talks about the perfect oneness between the Father and son
- Letter about a baby chewing rosaries
Word of the Day: Judge
Callers
- In the first reading rea ding today What is an Ephah?
- Why wasn't the New Testament written in Aramaic or Hebrew?
- Question about reading from an Advent reading of Isaiah.
Sg 2:8-14
- God isn't mentioned in this text, so why is this book inspired?
Zep 3:14-18a
- Father talks about the sin of racism
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about participation at mass.
Letters:
- Letter about the Church's treatment of indigenous Americans.
- Can the extraordinary ministers bring communion to everyone in the pews?
Word of the Day: Exalt
Callers:
- My mother has been in a nursing home and she has dementia. She is on a feeding tube. Even though the USCCB says that food and water is ordinary means Does she have to have a feeding tube since there is no hope of recovery?
- Do you think the push for more space travel is like the tower of babel?
- Isaiah 7 :10 from yesterday's reading Need a clarification.
Is 7:10-14
- What does this prophecy in Isaiah actually mean?
Lk 1:26-38
- Father connects this Gospel to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter from a mass cantor
Letters:
- Question about the fire of the Holy Spirit
- Father talks about the homily of Bishop Don Hying
Word of the day: Rema
Callers:
- Why do we say 'we dare to say' instead of 'We humbly dare to say' at the Our Father?
- Why did it take Christ so long to come into this world?
- Which tribes practiced human sacrifice?
Mt 1:1-17
- Why are there different genealogies for Matthew and Luke? Father explains
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about weddings!
Letters:
- Father reads a letter about fruit in Genesis
- Father answers letter about liturgical abuse
- Father offers a book recommendation to a listener's nephew in prison.
- Listener's daughter has been in therapy, and wonders where to find a psychologist
- Question about time in purgatory
- Can Catholics use aromatherapy?
Word of the day: O
Is 54:1-10
- Father talks about various approaches to scripture and the book The Case for Christ
Lk 7:24-30
- Didn't John know that Jesus was the messiah?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about singing all the verses at mass
Letters:
- Father talks about ecology and stewardship at green burials
- Father reads a letter about images of aborted fetuses
- Why don't parish offer confessions between masses on Sunday?
Word of the day: Hosts
Callers:
- I'm a Christian, but not catholic, and I can't get over what appears to be deification of saints and Mary.
- Fr. Simon's take on Hebrews 5-10
Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25
- Does God create darkness and evil?
Lk 7:18b-23
- Father talks about St. Augustine’s interpretation of today’s Gospel
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about canonizing the deceased at funeral masses
Letters
- Father reads a letter about many are called but few are chosen.
- Question of fulfilling the obligation of receiving communion
- Letter about a same-sex relationship and a holiday party
Word of the Day: Shabbat
Callers
- I wonder if some songs I want for my funeral are appropriate
- Fast for 12 hours before communion?
- When I arranged my dad’s funeral, I asked the priest to pray for souls in purgatory
Zep 3:1-2, 9-13
- Who was the prophet Zephaniah? Fr. Simon explains.
Mt 21:28-32
- What’s so bad about tax collectors?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the origins of the prayers of the faithful
Letters:
- Father reads a letter from girls that were abused by their father, and talks about the freeing power of forgiveness
Word of Day: Forceful
Caller:
- Our parish is growing and we’re even breaking new ground for a new church!
- Can divorced Catholics living as brother and sister go to confession?
- Father has been in and out of ICU the last few months. He is having bad nightmares about his salvation. Is there anything that could help him forgive himself from past sins?
Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a
- Father talks about Bl. Solanas Casey, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and talking donkeys
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about a music for Our Lady
Letters:
- Letter clarifying blessing in the Orthodox church
- Father reads a letter from an evangelical listener who talks about issues in the pre-Reformation Church
- Question about Baptism and Judaism
- Do you think Mary was Baptized
Word of the Day: Forceful
Callers:
- I’m married, but someone I dated in the past, I’m always thinking about him and is this God’s way of punishing me?
- What does he think about mariachi music at the mass?
Is 48:17-19
- Can laws be gifts?
- What does coveting actually mean? Father explains
Mt 11:16-19
- Our likes and dislikes have nothing to do with the truth of God.
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about what’s wrong coffee table mass
Letters
- Is there anything wrong with saying ‘spirit’ instead of Holy Spirit?
- Question about sins and red worms!
Word of the Day: Vindicated
Callers:
- We have a family member who is gay and she wanted to bring her partner for Christmas We have a ten year old son. What should I do?
- What is the meaning of the word beseech, like we ‘beseech’ you?
- In the parable of the vineyards, it says ‘few are chosen’ could you explain?
Is 41:13-20
- What is the thrashing of grain?
Mt 11:11-15
- How can we be greater than John the Baptist?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Cardinal Francis George and the liturgy
Letters:
- Question about religious art
- Why does the Eastern church make the sign of the cross differently
- Father reads a letter about the origins of liturgical abuse
- Father tells a story about a young boy who talks about the invisibility of God
Word of the Day: Myrtle tree
Letters:
- What is the Apostolic Pardon and does the priest always give it during the Last Rites?
- Does a solemnity last 7 days?
- If God made Jesus and Mary, who made God?
Gn 3:9-15, 20
- Fr. Simon on the Fall from Grace w/Adam and Eve
Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
- Jesus invites us to allow him to transform us
- The Church has a bride
Fr. Simon talks about the Immaculate Conception and it’s significance
Fr. Simon talks about multi-heavens
Mass Hysteria: The Mass is a Sacrifice and the purpose of life is sacrificial
Letters:
- Question about missing mass on a Holy Day of Obligation and difference between countries
- Question about making jewelry using ashes
- Book recommendation on the Book of Relevation
Word of the Day: Eve
Callers:
- Should I attend a memorial where the ashes are being scattered
- What is the difference b/w forgiveness of sin and absolution
- Caller shared that her late husband was a fan of Fr. Simon
Is 40:1-11
- Fr. Simon describes this reading as very beautiful
- Preparation for the coming of the Lord
Mt 18:12-14
- Father talks about why there’s rejoicing after finding that singular lost sheep
- You could always come back home to the Church
Mass Hysteria: The reason our civilization is in chaos is because of liturgical abuse and abandoning the idea of sacrifice
Letters:
- Father talks about a letter responding to a caller who’s husband had a porn addiction
- Question about the Shroud of Turin
- Question about Green Burials
Word of the Day: Comfort
Callers:
- Should I attend a wedding where someone is Jewish
- Question about doing English mass Ad Orientem
- Question about distributing communion during mass and disagreeing with my parish priest about this
Coal at 04:00
Lk 5:17-26
- The Pharisees didn’t know what to make of Jesus, why?
- Father also talks about the significance of Jesus’ miracles
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about an experience at a Byzantine Church and the significance of beauty
Letters:
- Father suggests a website with a Catholic liturgical calendar
- What is an indulgence?
Word of the Day: Papyrus
Callers:
- How should I understand my spouse’s pornography’s addiction
- What if I don’t fulfill my penance from confession before I go back to mass on Wednesday Dec. 8th. Could I still receive communion?
- I was reading the Epic of Gilgamesh which mentioned the flood. Was the flood in Genesis written before Gilgamesh or after?
Is 29:17-24
- Father discusses Judaism and the Messiah
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about mass tones
Letters:
- Is there a liturgical calendar for android?
- How can you be persecuted without a hair of your head destroyed?
Word of the day: Sternly
Callers:
- Why is the Muslim God a God of Might?
- Question about the St. Andrew Novena and what happens if I forgot to say yesterday.
- In Acts 23:21, the Jews swore a vow that they’ll kill Paul. What happened to that vow and to them?
- Good book or resource that explains the mass more and why no more communion rails?
- Is it permissible to ask the priest if the penance he gives is too hard and you want a different one?
Is 26:1-6
- What is the righteousness of God?
Mt 7:21, 24-27
- Father talks about this passage in the context of Protestant and Catholic theology
- What happens if we have a religion of convenience?
Mass Hysteria: Father continues the theme of choir lofts!
Letters:
- Question about Catholic high school–we’ve lived in different cities, and all of them trained for college, not for vocational training.
- Why was Jesus buried in a cave and not in the ground?
- My Catholic nephew is marrying in the Ethiopian Church
- How can I dispose of broken rosaries?
Word: Ptosis
Callers:
- How do you know when you’ve done enough to be right with God?
- Why didn’t people listen to Simian if he knew who the savior was?
- Why does the priest bows low when he says the words of consecration?
Is 25:6-10a
- Father talks about his trip to the Holy Land
Mt 15:29-37
- Why did the crowds come to Jesus? Father talks about what the prayer of the believer is.
Mass Hysteria: Father answers a question about what the choir loft is
Letters:
- Father clarifies comments on Anglican Catholic Church
- What is remitted temporal punishment?
Word of the Day: Juicy
Callers:
- A old friend of Father’s calls in
- Does Fr. Simon know the poem ‘A Priest’ by Lacordaire on the priesthood?
- In today’s readings, Immanuel spelled w/an ‘I’ and another place, it’s spelled w/an ‘E’, what’s the difference?
- Is the penitential rite at beginning of mass, the ‘I Confess to almighty God…’ a form of confession?
Rom 10:9-18
- Father thinks we need to look at the Jewish liturgy to understand this passage. Why? Father explains.
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about why we use bread at mass
Letters:
- Father discusses the differences between High Mass and Low Mass in the extraordinary form.
- Father discusses the merits of the saints
- Letter asking about the ‘Anglican Catholic Church’
Word of the day: Hired men
Letters:
- I like the show, and he’s great. However, when you say, ‘it’s just my opinion’, you’re minimize it, and it’s really the teaching of the Church.
- When I pray for the Guardian Angels for my kids, should I pray to their Guardian Angel as well?
- My children have left the Church; what should I do?
Is 2:1-5
- Father shares his theory of David and Israel
Mt 8:5-11
- What’s significant about a centurion humbling himself before a Jewish rabbi?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about a priest who cleared out the altar in a church and set up tables for a Thanksgiving dinner.
Letters
- Father responds to a letter about incense at mass
- Letter who writes about male virginity in the context of Catholic teaching
- Letter who writes about Hillsong church. Father talks about the movie, The Apostle
- A choir member writes in about the placement of the choir during mass
- Dan writes in about the differences between faith and hope
Word of the Day: Amazing
Callers:
- Wedding Feast of Cana why did Jesus reveal himself to the waiter?
- The Roman Centurion in today’s Gospel, could it have been St. Longanius, the one who pierced Christ’s side?
- I’ve seen people kneeling and standing for communion; what are you thoughts about that?
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59
- Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah
Lk 19:45-48
- Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees
Mass Hysteria: Father tells two liturgical experiences
Letters:
- Tim has a question about purgatory and indulgences
- Father talks about the nature of superstition
Word of the Day: House
Callers
- What are the required days for fasting and required days for Abstinence?
- The ‘Weight of Revelation’ is a saying from Hildebrand, and does Fr. Simon recognize that or does he know about Hildebrand?
- is is possible for a loved one from purgatory to communicate with us here?
Wis 7:22b–8:1
- What is real wisdom?
Lk 17:20-25
- Where will God’s royal nature appear? Is Jesus’ Kingdom political?
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about some of the church songs from the 70s
Word of the day: Cross and Crucifix
Letter:
- Do my prayers count?
- Question about the three days of darkness; what is it?
- Father talks about marriage in the ancient world
- Dad asks about his agnostic son who struggles with the Genesis story
Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28
- Father explains what it means to use the things of God for ourselves
Lk 21:12-19
- Father talks about Fulton Sheen’s preaching
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about singing in the early Church
Letters:
- Question about the devil and hell
- What is Hislev?
Word of the Day: Defense
Callers:
- Why is it easier to get the attention of a demon as opposed to getting the attention of an angel?
- He referenced ‘Palisade’ and that it meant ‘Wall of Sticks’. what language was that being translated from
- What could be done about the house I bought, were previously someone killed themselves in the garbage?
- About today’s reading from Daniel? Reference to sacred vessels and has a question about those vessels
- What is the significance of promoting St. Cecilia as a virgin?
Dn 2:31-45
- Father admits understanding Daniel’s prophecy is difficult and gives an account of what prophecies are.
Lk 21:5-11
- Father talks about the Lord appearing in glory
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about coffee table mass
Letters:
- Question about saints and self-mutilation
- Father cautions against drive by communion services
Word of the Day: Name
Callers:
- I’m a music director at a parish and I think back in the early church, they sang songs and sang psalms. I agree with him on some things regarding music and disagree w/others
- What do you think about bringing a cell phone inside the confessional?
- Why medication given from the pharmacy is good, when the Bible says to avoid the pharmakia?
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20
- Father dissects the plethora of names in today’s first reading and why we fast
Lk 21:1-4
- Father shares stories of trusting in God during times of financial need
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the funeral he celebrated over the weekend
Letters:
- Letter asking why Jesus says “why do you call me good?”
- Father discusses the similarities between Judaism and Catholicism
Word of the Day: Lepton
Caller:
- ‘Do not cling on to me’. That was said to Mary Magdalene after he rose. What did he mean by that?
- Who does Fr. Simon think are the greatest Catholic mystics? And could you explain mysticism?
- Caller has a comment about young people and the liturgy
- Question about Nebuchadnezzar: What does he think about it as a name for a baby?
- Question about the use of chalices during mass
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59
- Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah
Lk 19:45-48
- Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees
Mass Hysteria: Father tells two liturgical experiences
Letters:
- Tim has a question about purgatory and indulgences
- Father talks about the nature of superstition
Word of the Day: House
Callers
- What are the required days for fasting and required days for Abstinence?
- The ‘Weight of Revelation’ is a saying from Hildebrand, and does Fr. Simon recognize that or does he know about Hildebrand?
- is is possible for a loved one from purgatory to communicate with us here?
1 Mc 2:15-29
- Father talks about the old religion of mythology
Lk 19:41-44
- Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic?
Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean?
Letters:
- What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation?
Word of the day: Pallisade
Callers:
- Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church.
- How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion?
- Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion, for those scared of going inside. What does Fr. Simon think?
Father talks about the history of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
2 Mc 7:1, 20-31
- Father talks about the Mexican Cristeros and exhorts us to have the bravery to live well now.
Lk 19:11-28
- Father explains how much the talent was worth
Mass Hysteria: Father discusses sacred music in the USA
Letters:
- Are the Patriarchs in heaven?
- Beth writes that Mass Hysteria has made her rethink what hymns should be at mass
- Do we give God permission when we pray?
Word of the Day: Harsh
Callers:
- I’m a convert to the Church. From a Baptist. If the church is the true church which I believe, why aren’t protestants flocking to the Church
- The high priest tore garments from bottom up, symbolizing Satan. When the temple torn from top, God said no, ‘you have blasphemed me’. Can Father explain?
- What is Father’s vision of time in heaven?
2 Mc 6:18-31
- When do we disobey legitimate authority?
Lk 19:1-10
- What does it mean to render unto Caesar?
- Father also explains why no one is beyond the love of God
Mass Hysteria: Father muses about the wedding he went to this weekend.
Letters:
- Father talks about St. Gertrude prayers aren’t part of the deposit of faith
- Letter was disappointed All Saints wasn’t a holy day this year
- Should I stay married if my husband has a decades-long sentence for murder
Word of the day: AS
Callers:
- How do I talk to my pastor, for better music in my parish?
- Gospel Reading from Sunday on ‘No one knows the day or the hour except for the Father.’ Need clarification.
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
- Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was
Lk 18:35-43
- What are we saved by?
Mass hysteria: Father talks about worshipad orientem
Word of the Day: Please
Letters:
- Question about scapular enrollment
- Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures
- Letter talking about proper attire for mass
- Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?
Wis 13:1-9
- Father talks about atheism and arguments for the existence of God
Lk 17:26-37
- What does Dr. Scott Hahn think about these apocalyptic passages?
Mass Hysteria: Father opines more about loud organ music
Word of the Day: Firmament
Letters
- Father talks about the apocalypse
- Is the Blood of Christ less important than the Body of Christ?
- What is the heavenly value of confession?
- Letter about Jesus and the fulfillment of Jewish law
Wis 7:22b–8:1
- What is real wisdom?
Lk 17:20-25
- Where will God’s royal nature appear? Is Jesus’ Kingdom political?
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about some of the church songs from the 70s
Word of the day: Cross and Crucifix
Letter:
- Do my prayers count?
- Question about the three days of darkness; what is it?
- Father talks about marriage in the ancient world
- Dad asks about his agnostic son who struggles with the Genesis story
Wis 6:1-11
- Father talks about wisdom and politicians
Lk 17:11-19
- What’s the meaning of leprosy in the law?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about incense at mass
Word of the Day: Master
Callers
- Did we all arrive from Noah’s and his family?
- Does God love everyone?
- Where does priestly celibacy come from?
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
- What is Ezekiel’s vision about?
1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17
- Who is the historical Jesus?
Jn 2:13-22
- Father explains who the money changers of the ancient world was
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about ancient temples and Church architecture
Letters:
- Father answers another letter about quoting St. Augustine and St. Francis regarding anger. Father wars about even righteous anger
- Letter about following mass during ornate organ music
Word of the Day: Zeal
Callers:
- Should we pray for aborted babies?
- How do we get the Church to lower the music at Church?
- If someone is a non-Catholic, and commits a mortal sin, and couldn’t go to confession, how could he receive grace?
- How do you know what God wants you to do for your vocation?
Wis 1:1-7
- What is justice? Father also explains different kinds of love.
Lk 17:1-6
- Father talks about the real meaning of scandal and why we should be wary of little scandals
Mass Hysteria: Father recommends listeners study 1 Sam 15:23
Letters:
- Letter about the distinction between performance vs praise during mass
- Question about who can be a Confirmation sponsor
Word of the Day: Stuff
Callers:
- Is there such thing as righteous anger? Francis de Sales and Augustine said something about anger in your heart. Some tell me that Jesus was angry when he cleared out the temple. Is it advisable for a priest to employ righteous anger in his preaching?
- Can you explain the seal of confession?
- Is there an age requirement for the validity of faith?
Rom 14:7-12
- Father says we’re members of a universal Church; what does that mean?
Lk 15:1-10
- Father talks about meeting a shepherd turned seminarian who gives insight about going to find lost sheep
Mass Hysteria: Father talks a bit more about funerals & a caller
Letters
- Letter regarding the contradiction between faith and works
- Listener can’t find a book of the bible in her mother’s high school Bible
- Bridget says she likes Mass Hysteria and says listening Gregorian Chant is good for her!
Word of the Day: Let this cup Pass!
Callers:
- The name Jesus is a contraction of two Aramaic words, ‘God Saves’ Could you clarify?
- I’ve started doing the Holy Souls Novena. I’ve done cemetery, rosary. However what mysteries should I be doing?
Rom 13:8-10
- Is St. Paul un-American?
Lk 14:25-33
- What does it really mean to love our parents?
- Do we have to sell everything to follow Jesus?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Church architecture
Letters:
- Can you baptize an aborted baby?
- Father answers another question about yoga
- Can I receive communion before confession?
Word of the Day: Called
Callers:
- My son and fiancé living together. When they visit us, they are in separate bedrooms. But when we visit them for Thanksgiving, are we giving them the wrong message if we stay at their house?
- What do Jews think about the soul and body separation?
Wis 3:1-9
- Father tells a story of a goldsmith
Rom 6:3-9
- What does it mean when we give our lives to Christ?
PS 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6
- Father talks about a controversial section of the passage
Mass Hysteria: Letter about the physical structure of Churches
Letters:
- Did Jesus reject the teachings of his fellow Jews about heaven and hell? Do Jews believe in reincarnation?
Word of the day: Visitation
Callers:
- Can catechumens receive plenary indulgences could receive them?
- Is it an article of faith that God has a specific plan for your life?
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14
- Father explains the mystery of the book of Revelation
1 Jn 3:1-3
- What does it mean to be pure of heart?
Mt 5:1-12a
- Father explains what it means to bless God
Mass Hysteria: Why do we have the bells at mass?
Letters:
- Father talks about looking up at the people during mass
- Letter about the orans position at mass
Word of the day: Halo
Callers:
- Question about John 19:14 and about Jesus and the Passover
- Father explains the various calendars present during Jesus’ time
- Protestant belief in Faith Alone and the word Alone? Was the word ‘alone’ in the original transcript?
Rom 9:1-5
- Why are there are rules changed in the Church? What does Isaac represent for Christians?
Lk 14:1-6
- What is dropsy and Pharisee-ism? Father explains
Mass Hysteria: Father goes through the lyrics of the song The Anthem
Letters:
- Question about the sons of Zebedee in the throne of glory
Word of the day: Misse
Callers
- Caller asks Father about the nature of papal infallibility
- Question about the roots of the word prayer
- Question on origin of the liturgical calendar, and liturgy of the word and who developed it?
Eph 2:19-22
- Father talks about inclusive meaning of the term family in the ancient world
Lk 6:12-16
- What’s the greatest reality in the life of the Father?
- Where there 3 James’ or 2 in the New Testament?
Mass Hysteria: Father listens to a selection from a polka Mass and talks about true worship
Letters:
- Father reads a letter asking about the laws of Moses
Word of the day: Kill
Callers:
- Caller had a question about the demon Belial (what does the name mean?)
- In Hebrews, Jesus is referred to as the image of the invisible God–what does that mean?
- When was the first Mass celebrated using the basic format we have today?
Rom 8:26-30:
- Father talks about God’s purpose for us
- What is the biblical sense of glory?
- What does the redemption of our bodies mean?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about liturgical practices other than mass
Letters:
- Caller’s brother assists at Byzantine Divine Liturgy and asks if singing was thrust on Roman Liturgy
- Listener who is converting to Catholicism asks for help defending the Catholic Church
- Question about Pharisees and Catholic law
Word of the Day: I recline
Callers:
- Friend fell away from the faith and he’s convinced he’s going to purgatory. can a non practicing Catholic go to purgatory?
Rom 8:18-25
- What does St. Paul and entropy have to do with each other?
- What is our eternal destiny?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the true nature of funerals
Letters:
- Father talks about getting to know one’s pastor at a parish
- Caller writes about the Filioque clause–did the Church add it to the creed?
Word of the Day: Futility
Callers:
- Why do we call him St. Michael the archangel?
- All saints day is a holy day of obligation, is it one this year?
- What does it mean to be spiritual but not religious?
- Why did some some of the words at mass change in 2011?
- Caller wants to thank father for suggesting she take some RCIA classes; she’s becoming Catholic
Rom 8:12-17
- What is natural law?
Lk 13:10-17
- Who does Luke blame for the woman’s infirmity?
Mass Hysteria: Will the song I’m listening to stand the test of time?
Letters
- Letter about the offertory prayers; Father talks about addressing God at mass
- Listener disagrees with Father about the cantor volume at mass
Word of the day: Flesh
Callers:
- Caller asks about St. Paul’s comments on the flesh
- If one were to touch the risen Jesus–would he have felt warm?
- Caller calls in about Chesterton’s Orthodoxy
- When did the Mass come to be known as the Mass?
- James son of Zebedee and James the brother of Christ, is there a difference?
- Question about mathematician Wolfgang Smith
- I have non-Catholic friends and my friends ask why Jesus is on the cross when you buy a crucifix
Rom 7:18-25a
- Why did Paul go West? Father explains
- What’s so fascinating about Paul’s cultural life?
Lk 12:54-59
- What is human idolatry?
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about languages at mass
Letters
- Letter about Della Reese and Mahlia Jackson
- My daughter did Yoga at gym class–is that OK?
Word on Fire: Orthodoxy
Callers:
- Could you recommend a good book about Mary? I’m a Protestant and want to know more.
- What is the Church’s position about the Jews & salvation?
- If I hang the rosary from my mirror in my car and pray the rosary, is that okay?
- I recommend Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre, for the caller who asked about Mary
- Am I okay going to my sister’s house, even if she practices Buddhism?
Rom 6:19-23
- What does it mean that Romans went from lawlessness to lawlessness?
Lk 12:49-53
- What does the word baptism actually mean?
Mass Hysteria: Father explains why his approach to mass isn’t grim
Letters:
- Letter about the 9th commandment; Father relates the question to St. Irenaeus
- Listener asks a question about being open to life after infertility
- Letter disagrees with Father about cantors using microphones
Word of the Day: Sin
Callers :
- How would father advise an orthodox catholic to maintain their tranquility in todays church? and when they encounter heresy, how do we speak up for the truth?
- Regarding the holy spirit when he was baptized, did he receive the holy spirit at birth or was it later?
- The finding of the child Jesus in the temple is a joyful mystery but also one of the seven sorrows of Mary. How can this be?
- Who are the three Mary’s in the Bible?
Rom 6:12-18
- Father goes into detail about the Talmud because he thinks the letter to the Romans is Talmudic
Lk 12:39-48
- Who is the wise servant, how are we saved, and who is the thief?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about masses that are more about the priest than the Father
Letters:
- Question about handholding at mass
- Letter about those who badmouth the Blessed Mother–is it sinful?
Word of the day: Obedient from the heart
Callers:
- If Angels are inside or outside of time?
- Question about the consecration timeline at the last supper
- Muslims view Jesus as a prophet, not as savior. Can Catholics think of Jesus as prophet AND Savior?
Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21
- Father thinks this first reading is really complicated; he explains why that is, and what’s really going on in The Letter to the Romans
Mass Hysteria
- Father talks about the nature of the devil, evil, and the liturgical calendar
Letters
- Father follows up with a caller who talked about Catholics advising Kennedy to legalize abortion
- Father talks about the divine and human natures of scripture
- Father answers a question about hymns at mass
Word of the Day
- Vigilante
Callers
- Is there a difference between soul and spirit?
- Does Father know the history of the opening antiphon and communion antiphon
- If there’s a patron saint or patron saint couple for those who are separated?
- Could Father explain the doctrinal basis of Natural Family Planning?
2 Tm 4:10-17b
- Father describes why this text from Paul is so poignant as well as why Paul might ask for papyrus rolls.
Lk 10:1-9
- What does Jesus mean by “The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand”
Mass Hysteria
- Father plays a clip from Screwtape Letter’s about the danger of ‘the same old thing’
Letters:
- Listener writes in about Church music
- Question about Jesus naming re-naming Peter
- Where did Communion on the tongue originate?
- What’s the difference between the Bethlehem of Galilee and Bethlehem of Judea
- Does baptism during mass distract from Mass?
Word of the Day: Apostle
Callers:
- What does Fr. Simon know about Synod on Synodality?
- Question about Brown Scapular and the blessings
- Difficulties with my three sons getting them to mass–how do I proceed?
Lk 11:47-54
- Father talks about fatal accommodation, and the problems with modern biblical scholarship
Mass Hysteria: will Moon River bring young people to Mass? Why isn’t Mass an expression of who I am?
Letters
- What the difference between apostle and prophets
- Father talks about sacrifice, ecumenism, and mass
- Father responds to a letter about Jonah
Word of the Day: Apostle
Callers:
- When we read the Bible, it’s what God says to us, not what we say it means.
- Prophets see things clearly from God’s point of view.
- Question about Mary going into the temple and if women were allowed, and why didn’t Joseph speak?
- What’s Father’s opinion on a specific song, ‘Shelter Me’?
Rom 2:1-11
- Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?”
Lk 11:42-46
- Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety
Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity
Letters:
- Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law?
- why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation?
- Are the Knights of Columbus like the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher
Word of the day: Partiality
Callers:
- A kid in faith formation class asked a tough question– how would you respond?
- I understand that some priests consulted with the Kennedy’s and said that pro-choice was the way to go. Is this true? If so what are the implications?
- What is meant by ‘the word of God is living’ in Hebrews 4:12
Rom 2:1-11
- Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?”
Lk 11:42-46
- Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety
Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity
Letters:
- Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law?
- Why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation?
- Are the Knights of Columbus like the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher
Word of the day: Partiality
Callers:
- A kid in faith formation class asked a tough question– how would you respond?
- I understand that some priests consulted with the Kennedy’s and said that pro-choice was the way to go. Is this true? If so what are the implications?
- What is meant by ‘the word of God is living’ in Hebrews 4:12
Rom 1:16-25
- What’s so wrong with health kicks?
Lk 11:37-41
- Jesus reclined at table–what did that mean?
- Father talks about putting a hedge around the law; what’s a hedge?
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a couple of letters regarding bad church music
Letters:
- Father talks about deliverance
- Why is the real presence of Jesus not part of the Creed
- The listen’s parish changed the word Wife to Spouse in Psalm 128
Word of the day: Faith and righteousness
Callers:
- Are venial sins forgiven in the penitential rite of the mass? Do you still need to confess these venial sins at your next confession?
- Why is the song “City of God” heretical?
- I just saw a bumper sticker that says ‘I love Jesus because I am Muslim.’ What does this mean?
- What happens to our guardian angel when we die?
Rom 1:1-7
- Father believes Paul helped found the Church of Rome
Lk 11:29-32
- Father talks about the devotion and faith of Ninevites
Mass Hysteria
- Father addresses some of his thoughts about priests singing at mass and incense
Letters
- When are you supposed to sing the communion antiphon?
- Question about the Creed–visible and invisible
- Letter about liturgical songs sounding like soft rock
Word of the day: Apostleship
Callers
- I have been away from the Church for 50 years and I want to come back but am having trouble believing that Jesus is the Son of God. What advice can you give to help me believe better?
Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2
- Who was the prophet Joel? Father dives into some
Lk 11:15-26
- What is the finger of God that Jesus mentions?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about valid matter for mass
Letters:
- Letter asking about the finding of Jesus in the temple?
- Letter about someone who is waiting to
- Question about circumcision
Word of the Day: Unclean spirit
Callers:
- Can Satan influence or control your dreams
- Question about scripture and exorcisms
- How do I balance my work life with my spiritual life? I feel like I am neglecting my prayer life to get ahead at work.
- Is the quote ‘take and eat’ a good argument for communion in the hand?
Mal 3:13-20b
- Did Malachi actually live?
- Father explains Our Lady of the Rosary
Lk 11:5-13
- Jesus explains how God answers our prayers
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about some of the food rules at mass
Letters:
- What’s a penitential liturgy?
- Why are angels depicted with wings?
- Question about Nathaniel’s confession of faith
- It is a sin to do other things during prayer?
Word of the day: Encyclical
Callers
- How do you know when a child with special needs like Down syndrome reaches the age of reason?
- When we moved an altar at Church, we saw an insert with a relic inside. Why is there a relic in the altar? What is this for?
- Is it proper to raise our hands or hold hands at the Our Father? I don’t think it’s right.
Jon 4:1-11
- Father says what the hardest part of Christianity is
Lk 11:1-4
- Father teaches the term ipsissima verba Chrisiti, and how it applies to today’s Gospel
Mass Hysteria: Spontaneous masses and structured prayer meetings
Letters:
- Letter about a progressive parish
- Is it permissible to get married in the Church sacramentally, but not legally?
Word of the day: Hallowed
Callers:
- On giving communion to someone w/dementia?
- Pope’s authority when he speaks ex cathedra. Could you explain?
Jon 3:1-10
- Did God actually change his mind?
Lk 10:38-42
- Father has an alternate translation for today’s Gospel–“Mary has taken the good portion”
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about reading scripture at mass
Letters:
- Who are the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher?
- Pastor’s homilies have embraced a universal oneness–but rarely mentions God
Word: He shall crush your heel
Callers:
- Who is the ‘he’ in ‘he repented of the evil from today’s first reading?
- Did Jonah live during the time that Syria overtook the Northern Kingdom?
- Can you recommend a good wedding gift for a couple I don’t know very well?
- Is suicide mentioned anywhere in the Old or New Testament?
Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11
- Father discusses on the historicity of the story
Lk 10:25-37
- Father reflects on what loving God with all we have
Mass Hysteria: Father discusses silence before mass
Letters:
- Letter asking about shaking off the dust of the town that rejects them and Jesus rebuking his apostles
- Letter from a homeschooling mom about who the Waldensians were
- Question about when the communion antiphon is said
Word of the day: Our Father and our King
Callers
- Luke 2:35 – what is meant by ‘the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed’?
- How do we properly care for relics as lay people? What does the Church teach on the giving and obtaining of relics?
- What is Church’s teaching on distributism?
Bar 1:15-22
- Who was Baruch? Father Simon explains!
Lk 10:13-16
- In our rejection of life, we’ve rejected God.
Mass Hysteria: Father explains the importance of seeing Mass as a covenant, and the writings of Justin Martyr
Letters:
- Question about the birettas
- A listener has a theory about Jesus calling the woman ‘a puppy’
- Letter about Jesus’ plea to send laborers out in the harvest
- Is it fair that we have indulgences and gifts like the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
Word of the Day: Sack cloth and Ashes
Callers:
- Would you give a present to a gay couple for a so called same-sex marriage?
- I am a lector and I have a collection of lectionaries. How should I dispose of them?
- Caller asks about a book by a priest, and thinks there a lot of problems with it
- What was Mary’s maiden name?
- Can cremated ashes be buried at Sea?
Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12
- Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength–this is a prescription about how to pray joyfully.
- When we start to pray gratefully–we begin to see the good that God has done in our lives
Lk 10:1-12
- What does it mean for peace to return to us?
Mass hysteria: Father goes into detail again about communion blessings
Letters:
- Are there any apparitions about going to daily mass?
- How do we view the marriage of Joseph and Mary?
- Letter about the lost tribes
Word of the day : Face
Callers:
- What should I do when I am spiritually exhausted when praying for a special intention.
- Looking for different methods to discerning God’s will in my life.
- Where is St. Peter really buried?
- How can I use blessed oil and salt to bless my home?
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14
- Father begins mentioning the apocalyptic nature of the Book of Daniel
- What does the word angel mean?
- Father also talks about the anthropomorphizing of angels
Jn 1:47-51
- What does duplicity actually mean?
Mass Hysteria: Father talks about Archbishop Sample’s letter on liturgy; Father also talks about a new vocations video
Letters:
- Letter about Neanderthals
- Father talks about Francis Cardinal George
Word of the Day: Puppy
Callers:
- Personal dilemma, in a debate with friend on Origenism, tips to refute the argument.
- What was the Jewish population before the Babylonian exile? How many people were taken from the Jewish land into Babylon?
- Question about Saint Patrick
Zec 8:20-23
- Father thinks the roots of anti-Semitism came from this period.
Lk 9:51-56
- Jesus doesn’t want to destroy those who disagree with him
Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about the Donatists and Augustine
Letters:
- Father reads a letter from someone asking what forbearers means
- Letter about angels, who Fr. Simon says knows as God knows
- Letter about the number of books in the Bible
Word: Desire
Callers
- Question about Eucharistic prayer
- Question about a beheading in Scripture
- Do you need to pray with you eyes open?
- What does Father Simon know about St. Herbert Derwentwater?
- Father talks about the destructive nature of artificial birth control
Zec 8:1-8
- God brings his people back to Jerusalem
Mass Hysteria: Mass is not a repetition of the sacrifice of Christ
Letters:
- Why have a funeral mass and not a mass later on?
- Letter about Indiana Jones
- Why doesn’t the Catholic Church allow abortion in cases when the mother’s life is at risk?
Word of the day: Image and likeness
Callers:
- Would like to know about music: music in revival meetings, and music in mass etc.
- When is the communion antiphon supposed to be said?
Hg 2:1-9:
- Father thinks that Judaism and Christianity share roots in the Temple of Israel.
Lk 9:18-22
- Father goes through the bold claims of Christ in today’s Gospel. Is Christ the heart and center of my life?
Mass Hysteria: Father explains the Korban Todah
Letters:
- Father reads a letter about a parent who teach the stories of the Bible through the stained-glass windows
- Why and how is the funeral mass for the dead?
Word of the day: Seventh month
Callers:
- My wife and i disagree about abortion and it has become a problem in our marriage. advice?
- If a Catholic is married to a Jewish person, is the Jewish person sinning by being around statues and pictures of Jesus ?
- What does the Bible passage mean about not praying like the heathen do?
Hg 1:1-8
- Father begins with a basic Bible timeline
Lk 9:7-9
- Who was Herod the Tetrarch?
Mass Hysteria: Father comments on this article: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/09/why-the-novus-ordo-needs-gregorian-chant
- Father talks more about why we go to mass on Sunday
Letters:
- Listener asks about funerals
- Listener writes in that a song, Oceans, was played during communion
- A listener asks about going to mass with her protestant mother
- Father talks about the over-explaining aspects of mass
- Is it acceptable to sing God Bless America at mass?
Word of the Day: Paneled house
Callers:
- What to do when I visit my brother, as his wife practices voodoo?
- As Catholics, when we’re praying for someone, are we supposed to touch them, like laying on hands?
- Is it okay to leave the blessed sacrament by itself, if I have to leave?
- Acceptable to be using old rosaries and some are broken to remake into a necklace?
- If you are a Roman Catholic, born and raised and go to a Maronite church, do I have to go through RCIA in that Church