Sinopsis
Father Simon Says is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
Episodios
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Father Simon Says - October 19, 2022 - An Extraordinary Tirade!
19/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:58) EPH 3:2-12 Father tells a story of a pagan person who was Baptized Letters (19:40) Can Eucharistic ministers give blessings to people during Holy Communion? Listener asks a question about circumcision Father gives his updates about the letters he receives about the Surrender Novena Word of the Day: Entrusted Callers (40:30) - Extraordinary ministers; I've been a minister and I just say to the person , 'May the Christ be with you.' (42:07) - Is it bad to read Dark Night of the Soul if you're depressed? (44:33) - Could you tie 'Holy is his name' from the Magnificat and the 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' from the Our Father?
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Father Simon Says - October 18, 2022 - A Thorn in Paul's Side
18/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:01) 2 Tm 4:10-17b Paul reflects on the loneliness of preaching the Gospel Letters Father defends his position about the Pharisees and the death of Jesus In marriage, what constitutes openness to life? Why must Jesus die for the Holy Spirit to come? Word of the Day: Kingdom 'has drawn near'Callers (39:04) - I wondered if Paul was never completely healed from the blindness. What do you think? (41:46) - Question about vaccines (47:53) - If it's okay to eat breakfast while saying Liturgy of the Hours (49:25) - Could a lay person give a homily during mass?
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Father Simon Says - October 17, 2022 - Faith & Works!
17/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:24) EPH 2:1-10 What does it mean to be a child of wrath? Father explains faith and works! Letters Can I give rosaries to a Protestant? I'm worried about my relative who passed away Listener prays the Surrender Novena; it seems that I don't have to do anything. Is that true? Word of the Day: Cosmos (33:05) Callers (38:10) - I have a neighbor that is nasty; they litter our driveway. how do I handle them? (40:30) - So how do I honor the wishes of my relative's future Jehovah's Witness funeral? (43:52) - Where in the Bible does it say is 'Jesus is God'? (47:40) - I want a sign from St. Therese.
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Father Simon Says - October 14, 2022 - What is Purgatory?
14/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:26) EPH 1:11-14 What does it mean that St. Paul uses 'Talmudic' reasoning? Letters: (19:12) What is purgatory? How does the apostolic pardon work? Word of the day: Coins (37:11)Callers: (40:43) - What do you think about the Neo-catechumenal masses? (45:22) - Is it ok to have Eucharistic adoration on live stream? (50:13) - What book did you recommend about the Bible?
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Father Simon Says - October 13, 2022 - Has Anyone Seen God?
13/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study (1:59) EPH 1:1-10 Why does it mean to be blessed? Why did God buy us? Letters (19:58) Joseph knew not Mary 'until'; what does that mean? Father recommends a lectionary to someone to who wants to read the daily readings Listener makes a connection between dust and the devil Was Jesus a loner? Word of the Day: Zachariah (31:26) Callers (36:58)- Why would Jesus say no man has seen God? (41:40)- I support abortion; can I receive communion? (43:47) - Mark 10:18. Could you help me understand especially about being 'Good'? (47:09) - My mother in law told us that she didn't want to be cried for or prayed for after she died. Do I need to honor that? (48:23) - Why does the priest say at end, 'Go the mass has ended.'
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Father Simon Says - October 12, 2022 - The Presence of God
12/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:56) GAL 5:18-25 Is it important to feel God? Letters: (22:09) Why do we say "let us pray" at mass? Do un-absolved sins have to be re-confessed? If you pray to the wrong saint will it be re-directed to the correct saint? How do we understand God's justice? Can the congregation recite the antiphons? Word of the Day: Heresies (34:30) Callers (37:28) - My daughter and son-in-law are going to a non-Catholic church now and their son is being initiated in that Church. Could I go to the ceremony and could my daughter present the child? (41:33) - Why we don't follow the commandments regarding the sabbath to not work on the sabbath? (45:23) - Are the Sadducees like the priestly class? (48:13)- If Jesus is 100% man and 100% divine, does he feel suffering in heaven?
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Father Simon Says - October 11, 2022 - The Pharisees
11/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:49) GAL 5:1-6 What does freedom really mean? LK 11:37-41 Why were the Pharisees so aggressive in the application of the law? Letters (21:22) Father responds to a listener about Jewish history Do Reformed Jews believe in the Resurrection of the Dead? Word of the Day: Clean and unclean (33:58) Callers (38:44) - How are deliverance prayers and generational spirits transferred? (44:29) - Was Jesus a Pharisee? (49:55) - Upon my death, could my wife have me cremated and then do a funeral service?
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Father Simon Says - October 10, 2022 - Biblical Translations
10/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:48) GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1 Father explains the complexity Hagar and Sarah LK 11:29-32 How is the sign of Joan is the universalism of the church Letters (22:41) Father responds to a Jewish caller who is frustrated with him Why are there so many issues with Biblical translation? What is the Vulgate? Can we say that Jesus' spirit is in the bread and wine? Word of the Day: Promise Callers (39:15) - Could a plenary indulgence given at time of death be given by a lay person? (43:03) - Why do we pray for God to accept 'these gifts'? (46:29) - Why is water only added to the main chalice at mass? (48:49) - What does godliness mean?
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Father Simon Says - October 7, 2022 - Our Lady of the Rosary
07/10/2022 Duración: 50minOur Lady of the Rosary (6:14) GAL 3:7-14 Father explains how to be 'in the Spirit' Lk 1:26-38 Father explains what Mary actually says in today's Gospel LK 11:15-26 Father also explains what an unclean spirit is Letters (22:13) What does it mean 'Mary knew not Joseph' until she bore a son Listener writes in about Father's comments on race Did Paul take a Nazerite vow? Word of the Day: Finger (32:54) Callers (36:00) - I think the 'Our Father' should end like this: 'Thank you for giving me the strength to resist temptation'. What is Father's response? (38:54) - What are the covenants that God made with mankind? (41:44) - Did Jesus think about instituting the Eucharist during his life, or did it come later in his mission? (45:40) - What does 'Lord of Hosts' in the Old Testament mean? (48:01)- How do I enter through the 'narrow gate' (50:04) - In the Bible, who is 'Wisdom'?
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Father Simon Says - October 6, 2022 - How do I see God?
06/10/2022 Duración: 50minBible Study: (1:45) GAL 3:1-5 Father discusses what true works of the law are Letters (18:55) How do I respond to Jehovah's Witnesses? What does it mean to say 'whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven?' Word of the Day: Ask (33:14) Callers (37:08) - I had a negative experience with my synod (43:25) - How do I see God? (48:33) - I was a Baptist, but I resonate with Catholicism. How do I become Catholic?
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Father Simon Says - October 5, 2022 - An Apocalyptic Show
05/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:50) Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture? Lk 11:1-4 Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say? Letters: (20:50) (Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover? Word of the day: Apocalypse (36:41) (39:18) - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time. How do I deal with that? (42:33) - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle (44:51) - What to do with my life, as I'm just bummed out? (47:52) - I can't give birth, does that make me less of a woman? (50:11) - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same?
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Father Simon Says - October 4, 2022 - Martha or Mary?
04/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (3:36) GAL 1:13-24 What's the difference between destiny and fate? Did Jesus have brothers? LK 10:38-42 Is Father on team Martha or team Mary? Letters (20:47) What happens if a non-Catholic commits a mortal sin? What are Father's thoughts on tobacco use? Where did Moses and Elijah come from during the Transfiguration? Is it a sin to pray to win the lottery? Word of the Day: Judaism (34:57) Callers (40:33) - Is it more sacred to receive the host on tongue or hand? (43:37) - What happened when Martha quit serving tables? (44:32) - Can Catholics attend ceremonies of other religions? (46:26) - How do I respectfully dispose of holy items?
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Father Simon Says - October 3, 2022 - Consubstantial!
03/10/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:48) GAL 1:6-12 Which is the only Gospel that calls itself a Gospel? LK 10:25-37 Why does Jesus ask, "What do you know?" to the rich man? Letters (23:35) John discusses why the family is an enemy What are the battles of the angels like? How would pure intellects fight? Baptism in the Orthodox Church: do they accept Catholic Baptism? "I tell you make friends with dishonest wealth" what does that mean? Word of the Day: Consubstantial (34:58) Callers (38:39) - Can I go to my niece's wedding? (44:21) - I found a prayer for blessed bread. Can I use this to bless bread and give communion to my sick child? (46:31) - 1 John 5:16; What is the greatest sin that God will not forgive? (49:50) - My brother ushers at Church but is also security at the Church. Does this fulfill his Sunday obligation?
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Father Simons Says - September 30, 2022 - The Fifth Gospel
30/09/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study (1:51) Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Can we judge God? Lk 10:13-16 Is there a fifth Gospel? Letters (19:22) Was Cain's wife his sister? When did apostolic succession end for Lutherans? Why did Fr. Simon consider leaving the Church 50 years ago? I have begun to play Liturgy of the Hours; there is a particular prayer in there, where did it come from? Is it sinful to use foul language? Word of the Day: Sackcloth and Ashes (36:12) Callers (37:25) - I had a bad experience at mass (42:23) - What was the Child Jesus' response to the pain of humanity? (47:29) - How did the Archangels get their names? (48:27) - My aunt died a couple years ago, and unfortunately there were no last rites and her daughter/my cousin is distraught. What could we do?
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Father Simon Says - September 29, 2022 - Angels!
29/09/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (2:16) Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 How do we understand visions? Jn 1:47-51 Is Jesus Jacob's ladder? Letters (23:52) What does In persona christi mean? Is the Polish National Catholic Church in line with Rome? Word of the Day: Saints (34:42) Callers (37:12) - Question about Baptism and purgatory (43:25) - Paul asks about triple immersion Baptism (48:08) - I just went to a beautiful mass and I want to share it (50:04) - Question about purgatory, where is it clear in the Bible about the existence of purgatory?
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Father Simon Says - September 28, 2022 - Becoming Righteous!
28/09/2022 Duración: 46minBible Study: (2:54) Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 How do we become righteous before God? Lk 9:57-62 Is Jesus refusing to let a man go to a funeral? Letters (20:21) Is it ok to read the Book of Mormon? Father discusses beautiful liturgy Word of the Day: Rebuke (32:10) Callers (38:01) - The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. What does that mean? (40:54) - Story of the Pope 'passing by' (42:22) - In the Apostles Creed we say, 'he rose again from the dead' What does 'again' mean?
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Father Simon Says - September 27, 2022 - Highway Blues
27/09/2022 Duración: 50minBible Study: (3:14) Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Father talks about the beautiful contribution of women Lk 9:51-56 What does it mean that Jesus set his face on Jerusalem Letters: (18:03) Dan wrote in about the Presentation of the Lord Father talks about fundamentalism and literalism Father discusses the Church in Germany responding to a letter from Fr. Michael Word of the Day: Rebuke (38:44) Callers (41:29) During the mass, we have the Mystery of Faith and one of the acclimations 'When we eat this bread...' Isn't this reinforcing that we're just eating bread? (45:18) - What Father's view regarding the Great German speaking mystic Meister Eckhart? (48:25) - Father's thoughts about St. Vincent de Paul organization and that I was personally helped by SVDP this year
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Father Simon Says - September 26, 2022 - Job and Suffering
26/09/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study (1:49) JB 1:6-22 Job asks one of the fundamental questions; why do bad things happen to good people? LK 9:46-50 Dealing with those who disagree with you. Letters: (22:48) When can a priest deny someone absolution? Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion? Listener has difficulty with her friend's bible study Word of the Day: Deceive (36:05) Callers: (40:17) Can the Devil read my mind? (42:03) Thank you, Fr. Simon! (44:21) Latin Translation question (46:07) How did J-Bap not know Jesus was Messiah? (50:00) What does the Church teach about dreams?
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Father Simon Says - September 23, 2022 - Why Confession?
23/09/2022 Duración: 51minBible 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
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Father Simon Says - September 22, 2022 - Jury Duty
22/09/2022 Duración: 51minBible Study: (1:55) ECCL 1:2-11 What does Ecclesiastes have to do with jury duty? LK 9:7-9 Father discusses the power of being united to Christ Letters (16:40) Listener asks about transgenderism Father talks about valid Mass listener asks about Jews, Muslims and the Trinity Word of the Day: Tetrarch (36:10) Callers (40:02) - Is it okay for a priest at daily mass to skip prayers of the faithful? (42:08) - I thought Father's remarks about CCD was very perfect. I'm running into problems regarding questions about Gender Identity and how to speak to the parents as a Catechist. (46:09) - Since our belief is in the Trinity, should we say the Muslims don't believe in the same God? (50:17) - What do you think about Lifemark the movie about adoption?