Father Simon Says

• (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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

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 [email protected]

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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.