Father Simon Says

• (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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(22:33) Break 1

• (23:31) Letters:
  • Father answers some difficult questions during this letter segment. Send him a letter at [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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

(21:58) Break 1

• • 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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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