November 19, 2025

History In The Old Testament Is Important - Father Simon Says - November 19, 2025

50 minutes

(3:42) Bible Study from Maccabees – 1 & 2 Maccabees are often neglected but are very important for us in understanding the plan of God. Did you know the New Testament is a lot thinner than the Old Testament? That is because the New Testament is simply the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As Catholics, we need to consider the history of salvation, and reading Maccabees can help us do that.

(23:40) Break 1
- Letters:
  - (26:29) Email – Celia: Why was the veil of the Holy of Holies torn in 2 when Jesus died?
  - (31:52) Email - I am feeling hopeless. How can I overcome this?

- (44:47) Phones:
  - (45:18) Carlos - In the case of an emergency and when there is no water, what do you do for Baptism?
  - (47:07) Bob - My grandkids aren’t being taught good Catholic teaching at home. Where can I start with them?

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November 19, 2025

50 minutes

(3:42) Bible Study from Maccabees – 1 & 2 Maccabees are often neglected but are very important for us in understanding the plan of God. Did you know the New Testament is a lot thinner than the Old Testament? That is because the New Testament is simply the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As Catholics, we need to consider the history of salvation, and reading Maccabees can help us do that.

(23:40) Break 1
- Letters:
  - (26:29) Email – Celia: Why was the veil of the Holy of Holies torn in 2 when Jesus died?
  - (31:52) Email - I am feeling hopeless. How can I overcome this?

- (44:47) Phones:
  - (45:18) Carlos - In the case of an emergency and when there is no water, what do you do for Baptism?
  - (47:07) Bob - My grandkids aren’t being taught good Catholic teaching at home. Where can I start with them?

...more