Father Simon Says

• (2:04) The election of a new pope is a death?
• (13:54) Bible Study:
  • Acts 8:26-40
    • Father explains this reading.

(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.

(22:29) Break 1

• (25:08) Letters:
  • Why are the saints so important? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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

(22:16) Break 1

• (23:36) Letters:
  • Father answer questions while trying to battle the lawn mower. Send him a letter at [email protected]

(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.
• (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 [email protected]

(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

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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?

(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 [email protected]

(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.

(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 [email protected]

(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?