Father Simon Says

(3:05) Bible Study: Am 2:6-10, 13-16 God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there. Mt 8:18-22 Father unpacks the difficulty of this Gospel reading. Why Jesus came to ear (24:08) Break 1 (25:27) Letters: Father answers Questions about how to talk to a child about how babies are conceived and how to deal with worry and death? (34:30) Break 2 (35:24) Word of the Day: Scribe (37:03) Phones: Dinorah - Is it okay to spread ashes in the ocean? Johnathan - Question about having sexual relations with my wife, at the risk of being pregnant again after having several kids and adhering to Church' teaching? Nicole - Luke 2:23:  Question about 'Law of the Lord' and where is that?

(6:35) Bible Study: 2 KGS 25:1-12 Father Talks about the temple MT 8:1-4 Father talks about leprosy. And the power of centurions (20:16) Break 1 (27:37) Letters: Father answers questions about what it means to offer it up, the separation of Church and state and answers Questions about today’s reading. (36:58) Break 2 (37:31) Word of the Day: Chaldean (39:41) Phones: Ken - You do such a great job! I listen to you every day! So grateful! Olga - Was the Book of Esther written before or after the return from exile? Young Thomas – Was Jesu all knowing? Ed - I think your mom taught me in La Grange, IL. Is that where you are from? Linda - Ezekiel Chapters 2 and 3. 'Eat what is before you.' Does this prefigure the Eucharist?

(1:49) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 24:8-17 Father talks about the history of these readings. Mt 7:21-29 How do you know you are from the Lord? Father answers this. (20:55) Break 1 (21:50) Letters: Father answers letters about the orthodox Church, the meaning of the word Jew, whether a person can be Buddhist and Catholic and the Traditional Latin Mass vs the Novus Ordo. (37:24) Break 2 (38:13) Word of the Day: Fool (40:54) Phones: Christina - Question about forgiveness, how to forgive someone? Don - Is it okay to pray the shorter version of the St. Michael prayer? Nathaniel - Is it okay to have lay people do communion services and is that necessary? Cathy - Question about those fear at the boat in the Gospels? At mass, they were talking about Apostles in the boat being frightened.   Priest said they're fully surrendering to God.

(1:52) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Father unpacks the history in this reading Mt 7:15-20 Father explains what fruit is. (21:53) Break 1 (22:47) Letters: Father answers questions about how to know when the scripture is literal or figurative, how Eucharistic miracles match up with the spiritual reality of the Eucharist and Is God ashamed of us. (34:41) Break 2 (35:31) Word of the Day: Kingdom (42:23) Phones: Mike - Question about dome of the Rock, do historians know where the Dome of the Rock in situations to the temple.  Was it part of it? John - What's the difference b/w evangelizing with our life and evangelizing by word & deed?

(1:51) Bible Study: 2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36 Father gets into some really obscure stuff which you probably haven’t heard. PS 48:2-3AB, 3CD-4, 10-11 Father talks about what it means to not throw your pearls before swine. (21:15) Break 1 (21:55) Letters: Father answers questions about the great pyramids, where the best place to donate gifts, who are the psalms addressed to, how baptism works, and the meaning of the Sunday Gospel. (36:31) Break 2 (37:17) Word of the Day: Thlipsis (40:59) Phones: Donna - What do you think about particles that fall on the floor during communion, would that be casting your pearls before swine? Daniel - When we pray the rosary or any prayers that are repeated like the Our Father, Hail Mary, why repeat? Patrick - Could I baptize my grandson in the hospital, until I could get him officially baptized? Claire - A funeral today in a Catholic and the man is a known Mason, and not Catholic.  Why would a funeral be there, and should I say something to the past

(2:47) Bible Study: Father talks about Saint John the Baptist (19:43) Break 1 (20:24) Letters: Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion, (32:33) Break 2 (33:29) Word of the Day: Solemnity   (38:59) Phones: Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about? Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?

(2:06) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this! Mt 6:19-23 What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is. (18:12) Break 1 (18:57) Letters: Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession. (40:00) Break 2 (40:17) Word of the Day: Zion  (43:38) Phones: Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood? Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest.  Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?

(1:57) Bible Study: MT 6:7-15 Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection. (22:04) Break 1 (22:50) Letters: Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not. (36:15) Break 2 (37:14) Word of the Day: Parapiptó (39:49) Phones: Joe - What do you think about passing out cards asking people how did confession heal them? Rob - Question about John 6 53:57 and Jesus doubles down on flesh and blood.  But on 63 he talks about spirit.  Could you explain? Bill - What the ancients meant when they said, in the name of Jesus?

(2:07) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Father talks about the sacred name of God Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women. (23:04) Break 1 (24:11) Letters: Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why baptism takes away original sin. (37:18) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day: Hypocrite (41:55) Phones: Rose - A friend of mine is involved in some new age stuff, it's a divine feminine energy located at the spine, based on Hindu Philosophy, what should I tell my friend? Norma - My grandson's baptism;  He's one year old and hasn't been baptized yet.  I've been blessing him with holy water, could I continue doing that?    Could I baptize himself? Steve - Is there a noticeable in your lived experience as a Christian if you commit a mortal sinas opposed to venial sin? Rob - John 6 bread of life discourse, and question about that.  Also about spirit that

(2:36) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Grace is a gift, but we inherit sin. Mt 5:43-48 What is love? (21:49) Break 1 (22:31) Letters: Father answers questions about the word Rubric and if the pope prays for himself at Mass,  (29:18) Break 2 (30:05) Word of the Day: Commandment  (32:28) Phones: Danielle - Could you clarify what the Episcopal Church is? Mary Alice - Did Christ actually take a drink of the wine that day at the last supper? Karen - I teach at a Catholic School, how to teach kids to not use the Lord's name in vain in a gentle way? John - Question about the word 'as' in 'as we forgive'.  Could you explain about that word? Tim - I have a funeral, father in law is Lutheran, can I take their communion? Jill - Had a miracle, my son in law, had 2 years to live, and had a new baby, and had 40% shrinkage cancer, which is a miracle. Laine - What happens to our bodies, before the 2nd coming?

(1:56) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Who was Jezebel really? Mt 5:38-42 Father Explains some of the context of this passage. (18:22) Break 1 (19:09) Letters: Father answers a question about the uniqueness of women, why demons are sometime compelled to speak the truth and if Catholics can attend a non-Catholic wedding. (31:44) Break 2 (32:35) Word of the Day: Tunic (37:50) Phones: David - I know that you need to forgive your enemy but what if you confess that you are angry with them but don't actually forgive them. Can you still go to Heaven then? Carol - Did they keep doing blood sacrifices after Jesus died and until the temple was destroyed? Christine - If a catholic marries a non-Catholic and they get divorced, can they get remarried since their marriage wasn't binding? Carolyn - on wine at mass? I see people going up and taking the wine even though they are sick. Can we just take the host?

(2:37) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 Father explains how amazing this passage is. Check it out to have your mind blown! Mt 5:27-32 Jesus talks about adultery and father explains what that means (22:47) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: Father answers the Question of if God is real why can’t we see him, and the church’s stance on IVF? (34:59) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Horeb (37:40) Phones: John - War and in the Old Testament, God tells David to conquer various nations. What is the diff b/w just war theory and what happened in the Old Testament? Bob - How do we NOT clap at mass AND not stand out as being different from everybody else at mass?

(1:47) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 18:41-46 Father explains this reading and the proper context of it. Mt 5:20-26 Father discusses what it means to be in the kingdom of God. (20:41) Break 1  (23:10) Letters: Father answers letters about Jesus being the door which no one can enter except by him, gives advice about humility and answers questions about radical acceptance. And helps someone who is in an invalid marriage with a possessed man! (37:56) Break 2 (39:46) Word of the Day: Raqa (40:48) Phones: John - During the mass, why is the chapter and verse not mentioned? Charlie - About the Exultant, 'O Happy Fault'   how are we better off as Jesus as our redeemer, if Adam had never sinned? Joe - What do you think about the idea in my parish about putting together a healing group, like from anxiety, fear.  I have experience in AA Brian - Guardian Angels, how to address them and how to address his fellow guardian angels?

(1:59) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 18:20-39 Father Simon explains the history behind the events of today’s reading (13:43) Mt 5:17-19 Difference between laws and statute. (22:45) Break 1  (23:33) Letters: Father answers some obscure letters involving John 3: 16, when sins are forgiven during the Mass, and how to understand some quotes from the saints.  (35:27) Break 2 (37:04) Word of the Day: Altar (39:40) Phones: Elaine - How do you know who's talking, is it the Holy Spirit or is it evil one? Stephanie - A friend who just got engaged in a same sex relationship.  How to respond? Jane - After we receive holy communion, is it always necessary to have music at that time.  Could we just have silence instead?

(2:02) Bible Study: ACTS 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 The Acts and Luke were legal documents? Find out more in this bible study. MT 5:13-16 Why is salt important for sacrifice? Father Simon answers this question. (22:54) Break 1 (24:00) Letters: Father answers what it means to “hasten the coming of the Lord”, What it means to Love the Blessed Mother, the beauty of the law. (35:23) Break 2 (36:06) Word of the Day:  Barnabas (38:40) Phones:   Jim - Question about absolution of sins in confession and giving absolution as well?   Joe - Can you explain the St. Michael Prayer? How many times is St. Michael going in and out of hell because it seems like people keep escaping.   Deedee - About last rites, if you have it as a child, do you have to do it again?   Cathy - I'm married to a Serbian Orthodox, but is their different distinction make them a heretical faith?   Joe - My boss is a fallen away Catholic and she says there's no verse that says abortion is bad and the pill is bad.  Could you help

(2:00) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 17:1-6 Find out more about Elijah and some of the confusing words in this bible verse. Mt 5:1-12 What does the word blessed mean in this passage? (23:59) Break 1 (24:43) Letters: Father Simon explains mindfulness, where he went to seminary, talks about the History of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, and explains the Josephite Marriage. (41:08) Break 2 (41:40) Word of the Day:  Emptiness  (43:20) Phones: Ed - Could I give communion to somebody in the Greek Orthodox Church? Jane - When St. John and Peter went to the tomb, when they discovered Jesus wasn't there, would they have taken the Shroud? Mary - Is criticizing a priest' homily a mortal sin? Brian - Better to get both bread/wine or just one?

(1:42) Bible Study: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 Would you follow God even if there was nothing in it for you? Eph 3:8-12, 14-19 God chooses us so he is our Father Jn 19:31-37 Eucharistic miracles. (21:49) Break 1 (23:18) Letters: Father answers letters a about the dating of certain documents, the significance between leavened and unleavened bread and the out door Mass. (36:09) Break 2 (36:49) Word of the Day: Ephraim (39:49) Phones: Zach - Why do we call Michael the Archangel a Saint? James - Are Catholics required to canal health insurance policies that pay for abortions? Joanna - I'm a catechumen and reading early church fathers.  They don't say much about Mary.   Any reason why? Julie - When Jesus was lost for three days and family found him.    How come Jesus was allowed to go to the Temple?

(3:10) Bible Study: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life (19:19) Break 1 (20:14) Letters: Father answers some letters which are very difficult today. Check this segment out to see how father does answering these hard cookies. (33:29) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: (you’re going to need to listen to listen in to what it is) (37:30) Phones: Ruth - What does the Church say about yoga?   I heard there's nothing wrong with it from another priest. Paul - What is the churches dogma on creation vs. evolution? Monica - What do you think about having my children decide when they're older?  I raised my children Catholic, and they'll decide when their older. Devin - What is your favorite Bible verse? Mike - What Jesus meant by having sheep not of this fold?

(4:34) Bible Study: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are? Mk 12:18-27 Father explains the meaning of this story. (25:03) Break 1 (25:44) Letters: Father answers questions about, how Jews knew if you were ritually pure before partaking in the sacrifice, worrying about demonic possession, the resurrection of the dead and how we should read the psalms.   (35:56) Break 2 (36:45) Word of the Day: The (41:35) Phones: Cathy - My oldest granddaughter who's married, she doesn't want children.   How to approach the subject? Cindy - Why do the protestants have an extra line in the Our Father? Joe - Where they actually risen bodies, the bodies that were raised right after the earthquake when Jesus died?

(2:03) Bible Study: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here Mk 12:13-17 Jesus was more clever than you would think in this passage. Find out how from Father Simon. (21:20) Break 1 (22:17) Letters: Father answers questions about receiving communion, our Blessed Mother, The Saint Jude Novena and are there different levels in heaven?  (35:12) Break 2 (36:24) Word of the Day: Spoude (yes, that’s a word) (39:22) Phones: Patricia - My daughter claims LGBTQ as her identity and inviting me to go to the pride parade this weekend.  What to do? Paul - How does a priest determine the penance for confession? Jay - Eucharistic Prayer I, and why is Matthias listed separately from the apostles? Mike - Contradiction b/w the 1st sorrow of Mary in seven sorrows and yet the 4th joyful mystery presentation. Paul - What is all about the red heifers, dating back to sacrifice and Noah Hyde Laws