Bible Study: (2:40)

1 Mc 2:15-29

• Father talks about the old religion of mythology

Lk 19:41-44

• Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic?

Word of the Day: (37:10)

Letters:

• (21:00) - Why wasn’t Pharoah struck down?
• (23:46) - Indulgences in Rome
• (29:38) - Heaven and earth pass away
• (39:56) - A little Lunch
• (41:40) - Liturgy and litany
• (46:57) - Receiving Communion

Original Air Dates: 11/18/22 [Letters], 11/18/21 [Readings]

Bible Study: (2:08)

2 Mc 7:1, 20-31

• Father exhorts us to live in the now

Lk 19:11-28

• Father related today's parable to Herod

Letters:

• (22:55) - Snakes update
• (25:38) - German rosary 
• (29:30) - Why go to Mass? 

Word of the Day: Thanksgiving & journey (a going up) (33:25)

Callers: 

• (35:58) - Should I leave the Freemasons? 
• (39:27) - Why don't we receive the precious blood anymore when Jesus was very specific about this in John 6?
• (44:47) - My daughter and her husband are going to a non-denomination Christian Church. Should I encourage them to have their children baptized there?
• (49:38) - The priest at my Church omits 'like the dew fall' in the liturgy. What do you think about this?

Bible Study: (2:14)

Lk 19:1-10

• Father explains the Roman taxation system

Letters

• (20:49) - The Picture Bible 
• (23:27) - Circumcision 
• (27:39) - The sins of St. Joseph? 

Word of the Day: Tax Collector (33:57)

Callers: 

• (36:13) - Does the number 19 have religious significance w/St. Joseph and having Happy, Holy Death?
• (38:58) - What is Fr. Simon's definition of the last name Emmel? 
• (43:27) - How do I deal with the Sacristan in my Church who I have a difficult relationship with?
• (45:17) - Luke 1:42 and Elizabeth cried out in a loud voice. What's the significance?
• (46:43) - Could you walk us in the process from when Mary was 14 till Joseph took her as his wife?

Bible Study: (1:48)

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

• Who were the Maccabees?

Lk 18:35-43

• We need more than notional faith! 

Letters: 

• (22:01) - Can you be born of the spirit without water? 
• (30:03) - Frustration with the Church

Word of the Day: To look up! (35:05)

Callers:

• (36:24) - One of my friends goes to a non- denominational Church, is the Eucharist the same in the non-denominational Church?
• (40:23) - During consecration, I've seen people put knuckles to heart.  Is that a generational thing?
• (43:23) - Will we see our angels in heaven and do angels laugh?
• (43:27) - St. Paul could be bit by a viper when no snakes on Malta?
• (46:38) - Could you explain about the reading about the children like olives?
• (48:32) - I collect rosaries; could you explain this rosary I got?

Bible Study: (1:59)

Wis 13:1-9

• We shouldn't worship creation! 

Lk 17:26-37

• Father discusses the destruction of the Temple 

Letters 

• (21:23) - Apostle's Creed at Mass
• (23:36) - Indulgences 
• (25:11) - Mercy without justice 
• (28:15) - Crime shows 
• (30:10) - Wisdom as a women
• (32:25) - Abraham and Isaac 

Word of the Day: Governor (37:13) 

Callers 

• (38:53) - How could I bring my husband to get us married in the Church?
• (41:56) - I heard a 12-year-old say God is not male/female, which makes transgender movement okay. How should I respond? 
• (45:23) - The Anti-Christ will be seen a peacekeeper? Is that part of Catholic Teaching?
• (47:52) - Question about today's Gospel, could you help explain?  Elevated to meet Christ or left behind?
• (50:04) - I'd like to thank Father for what he's done!

Bible Study: (1:57)

Wis 7:22b–8:1

• What is wisdom? 

Lk 17:20-25

• God’s royal nature is manifested in suffering

Letters

• (21:56) - Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said
• (25:57) - My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory
• (26:55) - Why doesn't God confront the evildoers of today? 

Word of the Day: Sky (34:06)

Callers: 

• (36:55) - Physics & Faith
• (39:03) - Why is Wisdom given the feminine gender in the readings?
• (42:14) - On the Shroud, parallel between Jesus' resurrection and the transfiguration?
• (44:18) - I'm a non-denominational and what's the difference between someone who follows the Bible and Catholics and why so many religions?

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?

Bible Study: (2:32)

Wis 2:23–3:9

• The devil and birth control

Lk 17:7-10

• Father tells a story from his days with the Charismatic prayer groups

Letters: 

• (18:27) - Are we married in heaven? 
• (22:09) - Gender & language
• (24:42) - Do we have to trust those whom we forgive? 
• (30:22) - Indulgences 

Word of the Day: Devil (36:17)

Callers: 

• (38:17) - I got married at 17, doctor gave me birth control, and told doctor that was wrong, even when I was non-religious. What do you think?
• (40:42) - Mary at Front of center at altar and tabernacle at the side?  What do you think?  I saw churches like this on The Camino in Spain
• (43:52) - I have trouble asking for forgiveness when I know I'm going to commit that action again.  What to do?
• (47:02) - I have an image of Christ on the Cross on the phone and what is your favorite depictions of Jesus in Art?
• (48:22) - If I make any indulgences, is that a prayer I could make at beginning of day or do I have to say it at that time?
• (49:34) - I'm surrounded by fallen away Catholics. What is my duty?

Bible Study: (2:41)

Lk 17:1-6

• Father discusses fraternal correction & repentance 

Letters

• (21:55) - Foolish & wise virgins
• (28:54) - Do we have free will? 
• (31:47) - what is the holy arm of God? 

Word of the Day: Day nor the Hour (34:57)

Callers: 

• (40:24) - How is the preface prayer chosen for mass?
• (40:24) - Difference between a deacon's blessing and priest blessing?
• (47:22) - Advice on a family member that participates in gay pride parades and encourages it on her children? What to do?
• (50:26) - How to view ourselves as a child of God?

Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08)

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12

• What were the messianic expectations? 

Letters:

• (27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth 
• (32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories 
• (33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long
• (34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone? 

Word of the Day: Desert (42:17)

Callers:

• (43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today?
• (45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect?
• (46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think?
• (47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?