Father Simon Says

• (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.

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

• (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.

• (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?

• (40:39) Break 2

• • (41:11) Word of the Day - “Mna”

• •  (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.

(22:57) Break 1

• • 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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.