Bible Study: (3:04)

Mt 7:21, 24-27

• Why does God work miracles? 

Mass Hysteria: Father continues his commentary on ushers and communion (12:54)

Letters

• (22:02) - Are we supposed to say 'in Jesus' name?'
• (24:54) - Father comments on the prayer of St. Gertrude 

Word of the Day: Authority (34:36)

Callers

• (38:54) - A man gave half of the communion to his service dog. Is that okay?
• (44:05) - Blessing: Who can give blessings in the Church?
• (46:10) - If we go to hell how can we go before God during the final judgment?
• (47:57) - Jesus was dead for 3 days, but he said to the thief that today you will be with me in paradise; how does that work? 

Bible Study: (2:52)

Rom 10:9-18

• Why is this reading controversial? 

Letters

• (20:18) - what does Thy kingdom come mean? 
• (22:11) - Father discusses going to communion without being in a state of grace 
• (27:47) - Listener is asking why we don't have to believe apparitions, but we do celebrate them liturgically 

Word of the Day: salvation and redemption (35:03)

Calls

• (38:14) - What is the Churches teaching on someone dying with only one mortal sin on his soul?
• (40:31) - How do I talk to Protestants about Baptism? 
• (43:10) - I have been an usher. I never thought about it the way you are talking about. I would do it the way the Italians do it. 
• (44:48) - Luke 17: 7-10: Can you explain this scripture to me?
• (47:11) - Is Mary considered the spouse of the Holy Spirit? 

Bible Study: (1:48)

IS 11:1-10

• Father gives a history of the Puritans 

Letters

• (19:50) - We need to rest! 
• (22:18) - My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral
• (27:19) - Where can I find a document regarding communion? 
• (30:09) - how can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season? 

Word of the Day: Child-like (33:15)

Callers 

• (35:45) - Is the Christmas Novena superstitious?
• (38:49) - What are the origins of Advent? 
• (41:08) - Why can we not scatter ashes but take relics of the saints all over the world?
• (44:20) - Is the St. Gertrude prayer superstitious? 
• (47:33) - Since Mary didn't have original sin did she experience minor pains like tooth aches?

Bible Study: (1:53)

Mt 8:5-11

• Father discusses the humility of the Centurion servant, the importance of obedience, and a trip to Jerusalem

Letters

• (21:07) Is John 20:23 a proof for confession? 
• (26:52) - Can we use mediums? 
• (31:32) - what does 'they kingdom come' mean? 

Word of the Day: Advent (35:35)

Callers 

• 39:45 - Listener asks several questions about St. Joseph 

Bible Study

(2:01) PHIL 3:3-8A

• Is the Letter to the Philippians actually a collection of smaller letters? 

(16:45) LK 15:1-10

• Father gives a true meaning of accompaniment 

Letters

• (24:41) Priest-listener gives his take on indulgences
• (28:13) Listener writes in about the Mourner's Kadesh as the basis of the Our Father

Word of the Day: I consider everything as a garbage (35:36)

Callers 

• (38:20) - Why did God place us humans in same place demons are?
• (40:14) - Question about how to have a relationship w/the Holy Spirit, any book recommendations?
• (41:53) - Why doesn't anyone address Mother Teresa 1979 Nobel Peace Prize speech? 
• (43:53) - The book by Daniel Rops, 'Jesus and his Times', said it was allowed for a woman to be pregnant, even if not married. What do you think about that Father?
• (46:01) -  When we receive Jesus under the accidents of bread, why don't we say "the Body and Blood of Christ?"
• (49:03) - If Jesus is God, and he's praying, is he praying to himself? 

Bible Study: (2:37)

ECCL 3:1-11

• There is a time for everything under the heavens! 

LK 9:18-22

• Do the Scriptures contradict each other? 

Letters:

• Listener disagreed with Father's advice to mothers 
• How is the Presentation of Jesus a Joyful Mystery and a Sorrow of Mary? 
• Listener shares her reversion to the faith
• Listener shares the power of religious statues on her faith
• Question about pharmacy in the time of Jesus
• Father remarks about sorrow and the faith 
• Listener writes about the Latin root for left-handed people
• Why do we have to confess to priests? 
• Are holy cards and rosaries that we get in the mail blessed? 

Word of the Day: To serve

Bible Study: (1:47)

RV 15:1-4

• Father weighs in on the controversy regarding the authorship of Revelation

LK 21:12-19

• Why don't we prepare a defense beforehand? 

Letters (23:49)

• Listener questions if John wrote the Book of Revelation
• Where can I learn more about the Jewish faith? 
• I like the song 500 miles!
• Listener wants a Catholic book about time management 
• When should I say the "O God....' prayer
•  Father reflects on the life of his friend who passed away
• Is it OK to put Holy Water in a spray bottle? 

Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:12)

Callers 

• (39:57) - What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God?
• (44:05) - I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? [promo material]
• (48:35) - How do we clean sacred vessels? 
• (50:13)- Why do we show Jesus' stigmata on his palms?

Bible Study: (2:10)

RV 14:14-19

• Father explains how this reading relates to the book of Daniel! 

LK 21:5-11

• Father explains the structure of the temple 

Mt 25:1-13

• What does oil signify? 

Letters

• Does Luke 19 refer to Jesus? (19:56)
• A Hawaiian listener asks Fr. Simon about a Hawaiian folklore—is it angelic or demonic? (27:47) 

Word of the Day: neo-Nestorianism (24:01)

Callers

• (42:04) Daughters going to yoga. How can I tell them not to go?
• (44:21) When the angels were thrown out of heaven, were they sent to hell and are there angels in hell?
• (48:42) What is death according to the Bible? 

Bible Study: (1:57)

Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5

• Do only 144,000 go to heaven? 

LK 21:1-4

• Father discusses the Shroud of Turin

The Presentation of BVM (10:00)

• Father discusses his Immaculate Conception theory

Letters

• (20:37) - Anna asks about Psalms which speak about doing bad to our enemies
• (24:38) - Question about Marriage and Joseph's marriage

Word of the Day: Forehead  (32:33)

Callers

• (34:47) -  What are your thoughts on the bishops having a Eucharistic revival without addressing the reverence in the liturgy?
• (40:33) - Is interpreting dreams still biblical?
• (42:10) - Our pet just passed away; what does the Church teach about dogs? 
• (45:38) - Is it OK to listen to near death experiences? 
• (48:47) - I know someone who is doing Witchcraft. What should I do to defend myself against potential demonic attacks?

Bible Study: (2:17)

RV 10:8-11

• What is the purpose of the angels? 

LK 19:45-48

• Father discusses the austerity of St. John Vianney  

Letters

• (23:42) Where were Moses and Elijah before the Transfiguration? 
• (27:57) If I pray a decade of the rosary for my penance, where do I start? 
• (29:11) Listener discusses 'little lunch'
• (30:48) Did I have to go to mass if All Saints wasn't a holy day of obligation? 
• (34:17) Listener asks if Simon of Cyrene is a type of Christ? 
• (40:59) Are the word liturgy and litany related? 
• (46:28) What is the correct posture for receiving communion?