Father Simon Says

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and John the Baptist.   Caller Question – Can an apostolic pardon be requested during any confession? Caller Question – Should advent candles be lit during Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass on Saturday? Word of the Day – Plane Tree Caller Question – When traveling during Covid, how to know which dispensations to follow for Mass? Caller Question – How to view judgement based on scripture?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the encouragement Jesus gives to us.   Word of the Day – Communion Caller Question – Why did the Church not include the book of Enoch in the bible? Caller Question – “My yoke is easy” What does the word easy mean?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading, the Immaculate Conception.   Word of the Day – He/She Caller Question – If the Church began with Mary, why can’t women be part of the clergy?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus healing the paralyzed man.   Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – Priest did general absolution for confession because he was not feeling well. Does this count?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the healing of the blind men.   Caller Question – What is the difference between the incarnational approach and the redemptive approach to the second coming? Word of the Day – Tyrant Caller Question – Do we say “save us from the fire of hell” or “fires of hell”? Caller Question – In the case of cremation, does cremation have to wait until after the funeral Mass?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why it is not enough to say “Lord, Lord” to be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.   Caller Question – Why does God allow the innocent to suffer? Word of the Day – Juicy Caller Question – Does one confession apply for both 1st Friday and Saturday if they are consecutive days? Caller Question – Why is it essential for the priest to consume the Eucharist at Mass no matter what happens?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the significance of Jesus feeding the Crowd with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish.   Word of the Day – Air Caller Question – What is the best bible commentary for New and Old Testament? Caller Question – When people died before Christ, did they expect to be resurrected at some point? Caller Question – What is a good bible for her 8 year old grandson? Caller Question – How was the book of Job passed on?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what it is that Jesus says is hidden by God.   Word of the Day – Rejoiced Caller Question – Why do we ourselves the “Church Militant”? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the Lamb of God part of the Mass? Caller Question – What are sacramentals and how do they work?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how Jesus calls you to be a fisher of men.   Caller Question – Do people look the same in heaven as when they die? Caller Question – Saw an all white advent candle wreath, why would that be? Word of the Day – Advent Caller Question – Can baptism of a child be denied because the parents used IVF? Caller Question – How can she help her friend understand that abortion is wrong even in rape?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and who it is that Jesus says will seize and persecute you.   Caller Question – Does the priest have to invoke the holy trinity for confession to be valid? Word of the Day – Mark of the Beast Caller Question – When praying the DMC, can you “we trust in you” instead of “I trust in you”? Caller Question – Can Father Simon expand more on the Song of Moses?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus warning against false prophets claiming the end time has come.   Word of the Day – Friend Caller Question – Why does the priest mix water with wine at the consecration? Caller Question – Why did Jesus look up in yesterdays gospel regarding the widow?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what it means to offer your livelihood.   Caller Question – What sins must be confessed when coming into the Church? Word of the Day – The Treasury Caller Question – Was given sacraments from a woman who she now thinks was given to her with bad intentions. What should she do? Caller Question – Is there a proper way to place the prayer book on the alter? Caller Question – What happens to sins of omission after confession?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus driving out those who were selling and trading in the temple area.   Word of the Day – Scroll Caller Question – Wouldn’t the apostles have noticed Judas dipping the morsel? Caller Question – Are Catholics always permitted to receive the Eucharist on the tongue? Caller Question – Bought Catholic items online from someone who also sells Tarot cards. Does she need to get rid of the items she bought?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus means when he says “what makes for peace”.   Caller Question – Why did Jesus need help carrying his cross? Word of the Day – Paul Caller Question – Did the early Church worship a woman? Caller Question – Are there any female Angels? Caller Question – What are the rules for being friends with a homosexual?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what the open door to heaven is.   Caller Question – Shouldn’t Catholics embrace the end times? Word of the Day – Fascism Caller Question – Why do Saints have WM behind them? Caller Question – What does the word worship mean?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the story of Zacchaeus   Word of the Day – Carnelian Caller Question – Does Jesus still have two natures? Caller Question – Is it normal for Judas to be included in the painting of the last supper? Caller Question – Can you trust what a medium tells you?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the importance of us asking Got to have pity on us.   Caller Question – 2nd Corinthians 3:17 “The Lord is the Spirit”, what does that mean? Word of the Day – Apocalypse Caller Question – What is the possibility of the Eastern Orthodox coming back to the Catholic Church?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why we must lose our life in order to save it.   Caller Question – In the book of Tobit, what does it mean when the Angel bound the demons? Word of the Day – Progressive Caller Question – Can you be a godparent of a child conceived through embryos? Caller Question – Is wondering if the crosses he bought were legit. Caller Question – Are sacraments valid if the priest is pro-choice?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we all need to do what is proper.   Caller Question – How does purgatory work if no one prays for her? Caller Question – What are the proper prayers to pray when visiting a cemetery? Word of the Day – Among Caller Question – What is the significance of the gates of hell? Caller Question – Loving our neighbors is hard. Any words of advice?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what is meant by kindness and generous love.   Caller Question – She is about to have a C-section and the doctors want to tie her tubes. Is this okay? Word of the Day – Kindness & Generous Love Caller Question – What would Father Simon recommend for good reading about the gospel of Mark. Caller Question – Her priest ends Mass without giving communion. Gives out communion after Mass. Is this okay?