Father Simon Says

• (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.

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

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 [email protected]

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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(22:17) Break 1

• • 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 [email protected]

(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?

Break 1

• • 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 [email protected]

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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?