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3386 - Slavery in the Ancient World - Father Simon Says - November 14, 2024

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3386 - Slavery in the Ancient World - Father Simon Says - November 14, 2024
(2:03) Bible Study: PHMN 7-20 Why do we believe the bible is the word of God?
(25:57) Break 1
(26:54) Letters: How did Saint Ignatius manage to send out letters while he was held captive? What is the meaning of the word “bound” in the bible? Father answer these and other questions from our listeners.
(34:37) Break 2
(35:42) Word of the Day: Kingdom (40:54) Phones: Don - I'm teaching a confirmation class and they asked me How many saints are there and also, did saints commit sin while they were living? Marta - Comment: That refers to the part of the digestive system, where your blood goes after you eat, that's why no exercise or swim after eating. Ken - If I need confirmation, I'm an adult and in state of grace and did first communion? Paul - Comment: Fr. was talking about the aborted babies a couple days ago; In my opinion they go to heaven, they're martyrs.
Thu, 14 Nov 2024
3385 - Is Noah Our Father? Father Simon Says – November 13, 2024 [ENCORE]
Wis 6:1-11 Father talks about wisdom and politicians Lk 17:11-19 What’s the meaning of leprosy in the law? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about incense at mass Word of the Day: Master Callers Did we all arrive from Noah’s and his family?
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
3384 - Priestly Confusion - Father Simon Says - November 11, 2024
(4:31) Bible Study: Ti 1:1-9 Father talks about the simple structure of the Catholic Church.
(21:53) Break 1
(30:37) Letters: Patrick talks about the holy souls in purgatory being able to pray for us while in purgatory and can Bishops trace their line back to one of the apostles? Father answers these and other questions
(38:53) Break 2
(39:46) Word of the Day: Stumbling stone (43:49) Phones: Tim - Notre Dame is officially called the Lady of the Lake Patrick - I started going to a new church but I don't know if they truly believe that God is present in Communion. Should I go back to not?
Mon, 11 Nov 2024
3383 - Spiritual Adultery - Father Simon Says - November 12, 2024
(3:53) Bible Study: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14 Why are older men and women singled out in this passage? Father explains. Lk 17:7-10 What does this passage mean? Father shares.
(24:43) Break 1
(25:40) Letters: Do we become angels when we die? What happens to the holy innocence? Should we be like the Amish? Father answers these and many more questions.
(34:55) Break 2
(35:59) Word of the Day: Under control of husbands (40:36) Phones: Nicole - Mark 13:22 - what does 'if it were possible mean?' Jason - I was baptized in the ocean, but I had a priest tell me it had to be freshwater to be vaild. Is this true? Bob - what is the Church's view of cremation? Does a cremated soul just stay in purgatory?
Tue, 12 Nov 2024
3382 - God Values You - Father Simon Says - November 7, 2024
(3:46) Bible Study: PHIL 3:3-8A What does it mean to work out your salvation? MT 11:28 Father explains what it meant that people were suppose to take His yoke upon people. LK 15:1-10 Father explains the surprising way in how valuable the coins were in this parable. (20:24) Letters: What is the importance of the wedding garment? Father answers this question and more on the other side of the break.
(27:00) Break 1
(38:30) Word of the Day: Burdened (40:00) Phones: Joanna - I am converting, and I am wondering how I can understand Biblical Greek from a Catholic perspective? David My friend doesn't go to church but receives communion and the priest says it's fine and to just to confession when he can. Is this true? I feel like its not right
Resources:
Lëtzebuerg Sprangpressessioun (Dancing Procession of Echternach) https://youtu.be/4nehqiAWFGY?si=-xPmWf2QUj_s0VT5
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
3381 - Be Ye Glad - Father Simon Says - November 6, 2024
(1:43) Bible Study: PHIL 2:12-18 Why did Jesus say he didn’t know some things if he was God?
(27:00) Break
(27:37) Letters: Can you get married sacramentally without getting married civilly and Can you attend the ordination of an orthodox friend? Father answers these and other questions. (41:30) Word of the Day: Crooked and Perverse (46:10) Phones: Steve - There's two foreign priests who do mass here. What to give them for a gift. One is from Nigeria and the other one is from Pakistan.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
3380 - The Kingdom of Heaven - Father Simon Says - November 5, 2024
(2:20) Bible Study: PHIL 2:5-11 Do nothing out of selfish glory. Father LK 14:15-24 Father explains this reading
(27:00) Break
(27:32) Letters: Can non Catholics go to heaven? What does today’s reading from the Gospel mean? How can we be grateful for our lives? Father answers these and many more questions. (39:44) Word of the Day: Fragmose (42:02) Phones: Thomas - I'm doing a bible study and I'm wondering if a jew back in the day would understand about the Kingdom of God? Sue - why do we nod our heads when we say Jesus but not Christ and why can we not spread ashes but saint relics are alright?
Tue, 05 Nov 2024
3379 - Christ Undistinguished? - Father Simon Says - November 4, 2024
(5:55) Bible Study:
Phil 2:1-4 Father talks about the undistinguished of Jesus and Mary Lk 14:12-14 Do you see Christ in your neighbor?
(26:50) Break
(27:58) Letters: Father answers questions from listeners about his decision to talk about various contentious topics and helps listeners with questions about sacrifice in the Old Testament and much more. (39:21) Word of the Day: Pontifex (42:18) Phones: Karen - The creed - when he comes to judge the living and the dead. I thought they were already judged Heidi - Psalm 15 - can you explain this to me more?
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
3378 - Great Stories About Great Saints - Father Simon Says - November 01, 2024
(1:25) Bible Study: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Father explains what the word Apocalypse means and it is different from what you would think. (7:02) Word of the Day: Seal (8:43) Who was Solanus Casey?
(26:59) Break
Father talks about Saint Andre Bessette (32:26) Saint Joseph (40:02) Phones and Letters Gina - because it's a Friday but also All Saints Day, do we have to abstain from meat still? Donna - for a friend who is in her final hours. Please pray for her Jorge - what is the requirement for God parents in baptism Why are different holy day’s different in different Countries Tricia - praying to venerable that my husband would be healed - my husband was not healed but I was told that I could only pray to that one venerable for the miracle count. Fernando - if Joseph was just the caretaker then why was he so scandalized when Mary was pregnant if he knew that that wasn't really what their marriage was for?
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
3377 - Halloween Costume in the Bible? Father Simon Says - October 31, 2024
(3:26) Bible Study: EPH 6:10-20 We must be united as a living temple. LK 13:31-35 Father Explains this passage
(23:54) Break 1
(24:50) Letters: Can non Catholics perform exorcisms, what is the nature of the feast of the booths, what is the symbolism of water and wine? Father answers these and many more questions.
(37:21) Break 2
(38:20) Word of the Day: Halloween (40:28) Phones: Judy - My friend said that in 1902 there was noting to eat so people started taking communion even though they weren't Catholic. Is this true? Rose - can you explain more the indulgences for the holy souls? Patricia - Halloween - you had mentioned the history of costumes a few years back do you remember why they started wearing costumes?
Resources:
Plenary indulgence for visiting a Cemetery https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
3376 - Honor your Parents? - Father Simon Says - October 30, 2024
(3:13) Bible Study: Lk 13:22-30 Why does Jesus say that people won’t be strong enough to enter through the narrow gate? Eph 6:1-9 We are the temple rebuilt and restored.
(24:21) Break 1
(25:23) Letters: Father answers questions about symbols for the temple in the bible, are engrams are not okay and can you keep a protestant bible? Father answers these and much more.
(34:23) Break 2
(35:10) Word of the Day: Weeping (36:59) Phones: Teresita - Question about Our Lady of Perpetual Help picture used for a play, and how to complain Olivia - I have a co-worker who blames the Catholic Church for the murder of indigenous people of Mexico and took All Saints Day and All Souls. Andrew - Catechism of the Catholic Church, to train 1st communion people. My son confirmed yesterday, but I'm telling you, that he knows next to nothing. Is there a way, we could get the US Bishops, how we could get them, so there could a universal curriculum. Jason - If there was any possible way for me to have a girlfriend if I can't legally get married b/c they would take away most of my money, b/c I'm in disability income (I have mental illness). Regina - My husband loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, is that okay with your faith?
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
3375 - Submit to your Husbands? - Father Simon Says - October 29, 2024
(2:28) Bible Study: EPH 5:21-33 Should wives submit to their husbands? Father explains.
(19:59) Break 1
(20:44) Letters: Father answers why the Holy Spirit is depicted as a dove, what groups are Catholic and which ones are schismatic, the importance of submitting things to the Lord and many more questions.
(34:21) Break 2
(35:06) Word of the Day: Speaking to each other (38:05) Phones: Kristen - My friend has been going to church and trying Judaism. I don't know if she is receiving communion or not. Is there any hope for her soul? Rose - after Jesus went to preach what did Mary do. What was her life like? Alma - Can you explain last rights more? What can the priest actually do during the blessing, and does it mean going right to Heaven? Rob - What does the word Glory mean?
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
3374 - Father Simon Says - October 28, 2024 - Did God Create the Devil? [ENCORE]
Check out this awesome Encore show from October 28, 2022 on today's readings!
Bible Study: (1:50)
Eph 2:19-22
Who are the saints? Did Jesus rebuild the Temple?
Lk 6:12-16
(16:37) What does being an apostle actuallymean?
Letters
(24:39) - Is it common to have non-Catholic music directors? (30:02) - Was the Catholic Church founded by Alexander the Great?
Word of the Day: Sacrifice (Korban) (34:51)
Callers
(38:07) - I'm a cradle Catholic, but I wear a Star of David and a crucifix. And is that okay? (40:01) - How can the Church become more democratic? (43:32) - Did God create the devil? (44:46) - My grandchildren are celebrating Day of the Dead in a Catholic school. Is that okay? (48:55) - How could I deal with transgender ideology?
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
3373 - Saved By Faith? - Father Simon Says - October 25, 2024
(2:16) Bible Study: Eph 4:1-6 Why did Jesus call God Father? LK 12:54-59 Father explains what this passage is all about.
(23:44) Break 1
(26:40) Letters: Father Simon explains what it means to be saved by Faith, talks about the need for children in the Church even during the boring readings and answers many other questions from listeners.
(38:56) Break 2
(39:47) Word of the Day: Hypocrite (43:33) Phones: Grace - Catholic getting married outside the Church. A good friend, grew up Catholic, but left the Church, is Protestant and is getting married to another non-Catholic Christian. How to approach her? Sam - I'm not Catholic, but thank him for the broadcast. I learn a lot, I have Catholic friends. And this is all because of Fr. Simon. Why are sins against the Holy Spirit a different category?
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
3372 - Father Simon Says - October 24, 2024 - Controversial Fatherhood [ENCORE]]
Check out this great Encore show about today's readings from October 20, 2022!
Bible Study: (1:59)
EPH 3:14-21
Why has Fatherhood become controversial?
LK 12:49-53
Father talks about division in the Church
Letters
What's the difference between blessing and consecration? Can someone have a living will? Listener makes a paradoxical connection between Judas and Jesus' death Listener has trouble finding closure after a miscarriage
Word of the Day: Priesthood of all believers
Callers
(35:55) - Why hasn't the Church discussed the evils depicted in Genesis 19? (43:05) - How to defend the argument that Jesus didn't have a wife? (46:20) - They're remodeling my church and they're not a putting a crucifix; what does Father think? (48:56) - In Acts 1:18 why did Luke present Judas the way he did?
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
3371 - Father Simon Says - October 23, 2024 - Sins in Confession
(2:17) Bible Study EPH 3:2-12 What is the correlation between Jesus' flesh, the blood and water and the temple of God? Father explains.
(21:49) Break 1
(22:37) Letters Where is the best place to do a Gregorian Mass? Father discusses praying for the dead. Father also answers the question of how the worms don’t die in the unquenchable fire.
(35:14) Break 2
(38:04) Word of the Day Master of the House (41:20) Phones Bob - About confession - friend is struggling to confess their pornography addiction and then do they need to confess the type of pornography they use? Thomas - on proper burial - my dad wished to be buried but the family wants to cremate him. Can we cremate first... then bury him?
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
3370 - Father Simon Says - October 22, 2024 - Cap Stone
(5:10) Bible Study: LK 12:35-38 Father makes the case that Jesus is being humorous in this passage. EPH 2:12-22 The God of the Universe stoops and listens to us.
(21:15) Break 1
(23:30) Letters: Is there a good book about the dead sea scrolls that refutes the protestant position? How do you debate people who say Eucharistic processions are bad? Father answers these and many more questions.
(34:43) Break 2
(35:56) Word of the Day: Cap Stone (41:34) Phones: Donna - I have some history from St. Donatus, I was baptized there and my grandparents from both sides were married in that church in Blue Island, IL. Ann - Are all Coptic Christians, Catholics? Drew - How did marriages work in the Israelites days?
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
3369 - Father Simon Says - October 21, 2024 - Calvins Terrifying God
(3:04) Bible Study: EPH 2:1-10 Father explains what the power of the Air is.
(25:13) Break 1
(26:00) Letters: Is it okay to let a protestant husband try to raise children Catholic? What is the etymology of the word Lord? Did the plagues of Egypt actually happen? Father Simon answers these and many more questions.
(36:34) Break 2
(37:18) Word of the Day: Trespass (40:56) Phones: Dan - Catholic understanding on what happened to Jews when they passed away? (46:38) Patrick - Pre-destination, how is it in the Bible? It reads like pre-destination does exist in the bible in a biblical sense.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
3368 - Father Simon Says-October 18, 2024-Who is St. Luke?
Bible Study (1:56)
Fr. Simon gives a little history on St. Luke. Fr. Simon calls Acts, which was written by St. Luke, a legal document
2 Tm 4:10-17b
Fr. Simon talks about Demas, Crescens, Titus, Mark, Tychicus, Carpus, Alexander, and their significance and that they were real people. Paul is writing in a more relaxed tone in this reading.
(29:49) Letters:About Patron Saints, The use of the word Testament, the Angel Gabriel and the Quran
38:47 Word of the Day: Peace
42:08 Phones: John-Question if Adam was a hermaphrodite
John-Are any of Paul’s scrolls still around? Especially in Rome?
Debra-The story you tell about the wine and the fruit flies is so important and I make sure to include it whenever I say the sorrowful mysteries
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
3367 - Father Simon Says - October 17, 2024 - St. Ignatius of Antioch
(5:30) Bible Study: EPH 1:1-10 Father talks about the temple of Ephesus which was one of the wonders of the world. LK 11:47-54 Who is the Zechariah that is mentioned in this passage? Father Explains
(20:05) Break 1
(20:44) Letters: 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?
(31:18) Break 2
(31:32) Word of the Day Zachariah (36:30) Phones Why would Jesus say no man has seen God? I support abortion; can I receive communion? Mark 10:18. Could you help me understand especially about being ‘Good’? 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? Why does the priest say at end, ‘Go the mass has ended.’
Thu, 17 Oct 2024
3366 - Father Simon Says - October 16, 2024 - Heresies
(4:18) Bible Study: GAL 5:18-25 What does it mean to be free? Father explains
(18:28) Break 1
(18:59) Letters 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?
(31:31) Break 2
(32:00) Word of the Day: Heresies (34:52) Phones 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? Why don’t we follow the commandments regarding the sabbath to not work on the sabbath? Are the Sadducees like the priestly class? If Jesus is 100% man and 100% divine, does he feel suffering in heaven?
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
3365 - Father Simon Says - October 15, 2024 - Mark of the Jews
(6:25) Bible Study: GAL 5:1-6 Father talks about Circumcision’s meaning for Jews LK 11:37-41 What does it mean to be clean? Father explains
(21:09) Break 1
(23:42) Letters: Freely you give freely you receive; Father explains what this means. Can you sing songs during the Sabbath meal? What does it mean that John the Baptist is the least in the kingdom of heaven? Father answers these and more.
(35:40) Break 2
(36:15) Word of the Day: Foolish (37:51) Phones: Joanna - Women will be saved by childbirth - what does this really mean Nathaniel - The sspx people - are their confirmations are valid? Michael - You say acts was written by Luke but I was taught differently and I disagree. I think it was written by different apostles and compiled together
Tue, 15 Oct 2024
3364 - Father Simon Says - October 14, 2024 - Proof for the Exodus
(6:57) Bible Study: GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1 What is trust? Father explains what trust in God is.
(25:15) Break 1
(26:18) Letters: How do we know the exodus really happen? Why were the bible characters painted in such poor light? Does Job hint at the resurrection? Father answers these and many more questions.
(38:38) Break 2
(40:16) Word of the Day: Agape (42:00) Phones: Mary - What is the meaning of Rachel weeps for her children? Gigi - Were there any people in the last supper besides the apostles and the women? Sarah - where sin is grace abounds. What does this mean?
Mon, 14 Oct 2024
3363 - Father Simon Says - October 11, 2024 - Law of the Pharisees
(4:26) Bible Study: GAL 3:7-14 The Jews were very precise. Father Explains LK 11:15-26 Father explains this reading of the demon who is cast out of a person.
(25:16) Break 1
(25:59) Letters: Father shares a letter about how mother in laws should only share positive advice, who the Persians were and talks about the shroud of Turin!
(35:56) Break 2
(37:24) Word of the Day: Thing (39:56) Phones: Ann - Vengeance is mine says the Lord - how should I handle this? Jenny - Is it morally wrong to be in a situation where people could misunderstand you? Even if they are total strangers? Anna - Someone told me that I was not allowed to cross my legs in adoration. Is this true? Was I being disrespectful?
Fri, 11 Oct 2024
3362 - Father Simon Says - October 10, 2024 - Midnight
(4:02) Bible Study: GAL 3:1-5 Father explains what the word fool really means in this passage. LK 11:5-13 Was this story a joke? Father explains.
(22:35) Break 1
(24:45) Letters: Father gets a question about how we got the proper form of Baptism; how should you give your spouse grace during election season and much more!
(36:08) Break 2
(37:02) Word of the Day: Midnight (41:03) Phones: John - Someone asked me if Catholic's believe that Divine Grace is Created? Your thoughts? Mary - I've seen people in Adoration turn their back on the host and just back up. Are we all supposed to do this? Or does it matter? Mary Ann - You said the Rabbi would pose a question - what difference did Christ make? there is still evil
Thu, 10 Oct 2024
3361 - Father Simon Says - October 9, 2024 - Olive Plants
(3:20) Bible Study: Lk 11:1-4 Father explains apparent differences in the Gospels. Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father talks about the who survived after the destruction of the temple
(23:55) Break 1
(25:43) Letters: Why do we have masculine and feminine forms of words? Is it okay to meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary with the Relevant Radio app? Father answers these and many more questions.
(38:44) Break 2
(39:40) Word of the Day: Olive Plants (40:53) Phones: Jay - What does Father think about this regarding repentance and what to do? You said it's not good to control in the marriage, but what happens in a marriage where the mother is really controlling and caused tension in the family; She has mental things going on, resentment towards dad. Things have taken for worse since she retired. Basil - Was it a sin that Jesus stayed behind in the Temple when he was 12 years old? Pat - In 1st reading, could you explain the covenant of salt? Rose - What do you think about the reception of the Holy Eucharist, for someone who can't get to mass on own. If person receives Eucharist from a person in car and takes host, is that okay? Mike -He was talking about controlling spouses. I had a very controlling spouse and it's kind of like an indentured servitude. Also, my daughter has a disabled condition? What to do?
Wed, 09 Oct 2024
3360 - Father Simon Says - October 8, 2024 - Man and Woman
(3:45) Bible Study: GAL 1:13-24 How old is this letter? Father explains. Father talks about the nature of divorce.
(26:23) Break 1
(27:20) Letters: What is the best way to receive communion? Who will be around in 400 years from now? Father Simon answers these questions and many more.
(37:40) Break 2
(39:01) Word of the Day: Cursed (41:06) Phones: Jean - What do you think about this? My daughter's husband's mom has dementia and now my son-in-law is living with his mother instead of my daughter. No kids and married for 11 years. Mary - I have a daughter who's Catholic, but her husband has left the faith and is Protestant. They got married in the court. What's the diff b/w getting married in the court, versus getting by a priest?
Tue, 08 Oct 2024
3359 - Father Simon Says - October 7, 2024 - Neighbor
(4:40) Bible Study: LK 10:25-37 Father shares something never before mentioned about this passage.
(19:56) Break 1
(20:50) Letters: Father answers questions about what to wear when you are lecturing at Church, answers what heaven will be like, why God seems more peaceful in the New Testament than in the Old Testament and answers much more.
(35:09) Break 2
(35:53) Word of the Day: Neighbor (37:35) Phones: Kathrine - what is the meaning of Hosanna in Hebrew? Matthew - Are free masons still allowed according to the church and when were they outlawed? Can you practice it and still be Catholic? Robert - Because I drew you from the water, I named you mosses. I have a question on the language used here Claire - I am a Eucharistic minister and I do multiple masses a day. Am I allowed to receive communion twice then? Matt - Can a priest trump God's words during mass?
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
3358 - Father Simon Says - October 4, 2024 - The New False gods
(4:58) Bible Study: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 God has a problem…He thinks He is God. Father explains. Lk 10:13-16 Father explains this reading, and what it means that we have been given so much.
(25:43) Break 1
(27:18) Letters: Father answers what Dualism is and why it doesn’t make sense, answers the parallels between slavery and abortion and much more.
(37:16) Break 2
(38:56) Word of the Day: Know (40:48) Phones: Tony - what is a plenary indulgence and what are the benefits? Toni - Did St. Paul have the stigmata? It says he received the wounds of Christ Leslie - Is Jesus genetically related to Mary?
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
3357 - Father Simon Says - October 3, 2024 - Baptizing Your Grandchild
(2:23) Bible Study: JB 19:21-27 Job is more cheerful today! Father explains LK 10:1-12 Father shares what Paul really thought of Peter as Pope
(20:50) Break 1
(21:44) Letters: Father shares the story of Turkey on a Friday in Lent and his great trial, answers questions about the vail and how it relates with the apocalypse and father shares his favorite underrated book of the bible and much more!
(35:10) Break 2
(36:46) Word of the Day: Kidney (38:38) Phones: Patricia - Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart? Margaret - I baptized my grandson when he was a baby because his parents wouldn't. I had one priest tell me it didn't count and one told me it did. Which is it? Rene - I called a few places like the church and a monastery and my kids catholic school to see if we could get a something set up to get donations for the hurricane victims and none of them wanted to help. How do I handle this? It seems anti Catholic to me they are always taking donations David - do you think one of the apostles in acts could have been a woman?
Thu, 03 Oct 2024
3356 - Father Simon Says - October 2, 2024 - Angels
(1:53) Bible Study: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 What does the phrase pass by mean in this reading? Father explains. Mt 18:1-5, 10 Did you know that the science of the world thought that the world didn’t have a beginning?
(22:08) Break 1
(24:04) Letters: Father answers questions about the last supper as well as many other interesting questions.
(34:54) Break 2
(36:58) Word of the Day: Angels (38:43) Phones: Barb - If you miss Sunday mass intentionally, is it a mortal sin? Manny - Israelis now and the Israelis of the Old Testament. Are they the same, or different? Mary - If unbaptized babies/children have guardian angels?
Wed, 02 Oct 2024
3355 - Father Simon Says - October 1, 2024 - Saint Therese
(8:01) Bible Study: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 This is pretty heavy and father helps explain it Lk 9:51-56 Who were the Samaritans?
(19:02) Break 1
(23:38) Letters: Father answers how you can help your child come back to the faith, talks about the things that only Moms can do and things only dads can do and why the principle of Sola Scriptura is not a biblical principle.
(33:41) Break 2
(35:11) Word of the Day: Completion and Resolute (38:56) Phones: Anne - Who is still upholding the Jewish Faith? Is it the Rabbi's or is it the president of Israel? Barbara - how do you offer up suffering? Rebecca - my son wanted to be a priest but now he wants to be a woman. How to I help him through this? Tasha - I saw a movie about a monk that can fly. Is this true?
Tue, 01 Oct 2024
3354 - Father Simon Says - September 30, 2024 - Being Like Children
(5:48) Bible Study: Lk 9:46-50 We need God like children need their parents Jb 1:6-22 Are angels children of God? Father explains!
(22:45) Break 1
(23:42) Letters: What constitutes a great apostasy? What does Father think about Christian contemporary music? Should you go to a celebration of a non-Catholic wedding? Father answers this question and many more!
(38:28) Break 2
(39:40) Word of the Day: Gahanna (42:17) Phones: Connie - Can we really only say hallelujah during ordinary time? Joe - is there a 1 stop place that will answer any question that protestants have. My friend keeps asking me questions and I don't think he believes me. Damon - How did Latin get to what it is now?
Mon, 30 Sep 2024
3353 - Father Simon Says October 16th – Chosen in Christ
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who it is that is chosen in Christ. Caller Question – How to handle a child who is viewing porn? Word of the Day – Seal Caller Question – Can non Catholics receive anointing of the sick?
Fri, 16 Oct 2020
3352 - Father Simon Says October 15th – Redemption By His Blood
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Caller Question – What is the relation of psalm 22 to the cross? Caller Question – He has not gone to Mass since March due to Covid.
Thu, 15 Oct 2020
3351 - Father Simon Says October 14th – Works of the Flesh
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we need to be weary of the works of the flesh. Caller Question – What is the meaning of the punishments in Exodus 21? Word of the Day – Guided Caller Question – Why do we ask forgive...
Wed, 14 Oct 2020
3350 - Father Simon Says October 13th – Bound to the Law
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what Paul means about being bound to the law. Caller Question – Heard a claim that Catholics have changed the Second Commandment. Is this true?
Tue, 13 Oct 2020
3349 - Father Simon Says October 12th – The Two Sons of Abraham
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who the two sons of Abraham were. Word of the Day -Sinai Caller Question: About the word “and” in the creed and the differences b/w the Catholic and Orthodox Church Caller Question: Is ...
Mon, 12 Oct 2020
3348 - Father Simon Says October 9th – Driving out Demons
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus’ response to those who tested Him after seeing him cast out demons. Word of the Day – The Finger of God Caller Question – Does the Eastern Rite Church use the same form for bapt...
Fri, 09 Oct 2020
3347 - Father Simon Says October 8th – Stupid Galatians?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why the scriptures calls the Galatians stupid. Caller Question – Can Father Simon give examples of mortal and venial sins? Word of the Day – Scorpion Caller Question – Is it efficacious ...
Thu, 08 Oct 2020
3346 - Father Simon Says October 7th – The Our Father
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching his disciples to pray just like John had taught his disciples. Word of the Day – Esteem Caller Question – What is a plenary indulgence?
Wed, 07 Oct 2020
3345 - Father Simon Says October 6th – Martha and Mary
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus meant when he told Martha that Mary had chosen the better part. Word of the Day – Judaism Caller Question – Is it possible that some bible stories are to violent for a 4 year...
Tue, 06 Oct 2020
3344 - Father Simon Says October 5th – The One True Gospel
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the truth of one Gospel in Christ. Word of the Day – Neighbor Caller Question – Why can baptized, non Catholics not receive the Eucharist? Caller Question – Can Catholics support the dea...
Mon, 05 Oct 2020
3343 - Fr. Simon Says Oct. 2nd-The Guardian Angels
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading as it relates to God’s decisions and the Gospel about the humility of God Caller Question: If you’re cremated, will your body be reunited during resurrection?
Fri, 02 Oct 2020
3342 - Father Simon Says Oct. 1st-Redemption and Vocations
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading as it relates to redemption and that we are the kinsmen of God and about the Gospel as it relates to vocations Caller Question: Did Jesus tell about his temptation with the Devil with the Apos...
Thu, 01 Oct 2020
3341 - Father Simon Says Sept. 30th-Conforming to image of Christ and God Calling Us
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading about conforming to the image of Christ and the Gospel and how when God calls us, we should go. Caller Question about the Parable of the Sons in Matthew 21 Caller Question asking if June is a ...
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
3340 - Father Simon Says Sept. 25th
Father Simon Says Sept. 25th
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
3339 - Father Simon Says Sept. 29th-Angels
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon talks about the Angels on the Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael Caller Question: About a fourth angel mentioned in the Eastern Church Caller Story: Shares about how she saw an angel when she was a kid.
Tue, 29 Sep 2020
3338 - Father Simon Says Sept. 28th-Importance of Children and Faith Amidst Suffering
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s Gospel about the importance of children and the first reading about faith when bad things happen Caller Question: Is the Polish National Catholic Church in union with the Roman Catholic Church?
Mon, 28 Sep 2020
3337 - Father Simon Says September 25th – An Appointed Time for Everything
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the appointed time for everything. Caller Question – Luke 24:35, when did that appearance occur to Simon? Caller Question – In creation, why would God create both sexs of animals right a...
Fri, 25 Sep 2020
3336 - Father Simon Says September 24th – Vanity
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and warning against vanity. Caller Question – Is the Lazarus that Jesus raised from the dead the same Lazarus that went to hell? Caller Question – She is a care taker,
Thu, 24 Sep 2020
3335 - Father Simon Says September 23rd – Power and Authority Over All Demons
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus giving the Twelve the power and authority over all demons. Caller Question – What is the amplified bible? Caller Question – Can Catholics be buried in a mausoleum?
Wed, 23 Sep 2020
3334 - Father Simon Says September 22nd – Jesus Mother and Brothers
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and who exactly Jesus mother and brothers are. Caller Question – How do plenary indulgences work in regards to purgatory? Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – Can God feel the feel...
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
3333 - Father Simon Says September 21st – Peace
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and why we are called to be peaceful. Caller Question – Why was St Francis of Assisi was canonized on July 16th? Caller Question – Is it bad that her son plays Dungeons and Dragons?
Mon, 21 Sep 2020
3332 - Father Simon Says September 18th – Resurrection of the Dead
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and Christs’ proof of the resurrection of the dead. Caller Question – Regarding the priest who was baptized with invalid language, would the weddings he performed be valid or invalid?
Fri, 18 Sep 2020
3331 - Father Simon Says September 17th – A Sinful Woman
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the woman who washed Jesus feet with her tears. Caller Question – Who was the Pope between JP I and JP II who died of a rare disease? Caller Question – In a marriage,
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
3330 - Father Simon Says September 16th – Spiritual Gifts
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the importance of striving for spiritual gifts. Caller Question – Do priests have greater celibacy than lay people choosing to remain celibate?
Wed, 16 Sep 2020
3329 - Father Simon Says September 15th – One Body
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we are all one body. Caller Question – How to talk to her parish about their adoration practices? Word of the Day – Name
Tue, 15 Sep 2020
3328 - Father Simon Says March 29th-The Greed of Judas
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s Gospel reading and the greed of Judas Word of the Day – Nard Caller Question-About Original Sin and the Pangs of Childbirth? Caller Comment-About the Shroud of Turin and about the parts that were examined...
Mon, 29 Mar 2021
3327 - Father Simon Says March 26th – The Stoning of Jesus?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the attempt to stone Jesus. Word of the Day – Blasphemy Caller Question – She lost a child during pregnancy. Should she pray for the soul of the child?
Fri, 26 Mar 2021
3326 - Father Simon Says March 25th – The Annunciation
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the story of the Annunciation. Caller Question – Is considering becoming Catholic but doesn’t agree with all the Churches teaching. Should she still pursue it?
Thu, 25 Mar 2021
3325 - Father Simon Says March 24th – A Slave to Sin
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how we are all a slave to sin, and the key to our freedom from that sin. Word of the Day – Forgiveness Caller Question – What does it mean when we hear that “Jesus descended into hell”?...
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
3324 - Father Simon Says March 23rd – Where I am Going You Cannot Come
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and where it is that Jesus is going that the Pharisees could not go. Word of the Day – I Am Caller Question – What is the difference between Jehovah Witness and Catholics?
Tue, 23 Mar 2021
3323 - Father Simon Says March 22nd – The Story of Susanna
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Susanna and her faith and trust in God. Word of the Day – Glory Caller Question – Can people with cognitive disabilities become saints?
Mon, 22 Mar 2021
3322 - Father Simon Says March 19th – Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the trust that Joseph had in the Lord and the role that he was going to play in the life of Jesus and Mary. Word of the Day – Caravan Caller Question – How do the souls in purgatory pra...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021
3321 - Father Simon Says March 18th – God’s Blazing Wrath
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the blazing wrath that God threated Israel with. Word of the Day – The Love of God Caller Question – If we disagree with something the Pope says, does that mean we disagree with Christ?
Thu, 18 Mar 2021
3320 - Father Simon Says March 17th – Equal to God
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the objection the Jews had to Jesus making himself equal to God. Word of the Day – Equal Caller Question – Is there any thought in the Jewish community about building a 3rd Temple?
Wed, 17 Mar 2021
3319 - Father Simon Says March 16th – Water Flowing from the Temple
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the flowing of water from the temple. Caller Question – Is there salvation for those who are anti-life? Word of the Day – Mania
Tue, 16 Mar 2021
3318 - Father Simon Says March 15th – New Heavens and New Earth
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means when we hear about the creation of new heavens and new Earth. Word of the Day – Lo Caller Question – Who has the authority to bind sin on Earth?
Mon, 15 Mar 2021
3317 - Father Simon Says March 12th – The First of All Commandments
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and which is the first of all the commandments. Caller Question – Are the homeless considered part of the poor that Jesus talked about? Caller Question – Why is there wickedness in heavenly...
Fri, 12 Mar 2021
3316 - Father Simon Says March 11th – Driving Out Demons
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the power of Jesus to drive out demons. Caller Question – Has a family member who was a Mason, should he be concerned? Caller Question – Can he use holy oil for things like gardening?
Thu, 11 Mar 2021
3315 - Father Simon Says March 10th – Statutes and Decrees
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the statutes and decrees that Moses gave to Israel. Caller Question – Why is the Eucharist not mentioned in the Nicene Creed? Word of the Day – Statutes Caller Question – Why do we bapti...
Wed, 10 Mar 2021
3314 - Father Simon Says March 9th – Forgiveness
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how often Jesus tells us that we must forgive others. Word of the Day – Ecclesia Caller Question – Is it okay to go to a non Catholic prayer group?
Tue, 09 Mar 2021
3313 - Father Simon Says March 8th – Prophets
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the acceptance of prophets in their native land. Word of the Day – Earth Caller Question – Must we interact with people whom we have forgiven but don’t really like?
Mon, 08 Mar 2021
3312 - Father Simon Says March 5th – The Plot to Kill Joseph
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the plot to kill Joseph, the son of Israel. Caller Question – Is it true that we are to cover statues during the 5th week of Lent? Caller Question – Can a Catholic be in a civil marriage...
Fri, 05 Mar 2021
3311 - Father Simon Says March 4th – Cursed is the Man who Trusts in Humans
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the warning against trusting in man over God. Word of the Day – Bosom Caller Question – When we pray the rosary, who are we praying to? Caller Question – How was Jesus Jewish in Mary was...
Thu, 04 Mar 2021
3310 - Father Simon Says March 3rd – The Mother of the Sons of Zebedee
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the request made by the mother of the sons of Zebedee. Word of the Day – Servant and Slave Caller Question – What are the social ramifications of the second ecumenical council?
Wed, 03 Mar 2021
3309 - Father Simon Says March 2nd – Rabbi
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the meaning of the word Rabbi. Word of the Day – Tassels Caller Question – Is the Johnson and Johnson vaccine okay to take? Caller Question – Who are the daughters of lust from St Grego...
Tue, 02 Mar 2021
3308 - Father Simon Says March 1st – Stop Judging
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus means about judging others. Word of the Day – Merciful Caller Question – How are we not to judge like scripture says since we are all human and judge others?
Mon, 01 Mar 2021
3307 - Father Simon Says February 26th – Don’t Call Your Brother Raqa
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why you should not call your brother Raqa. Word of the Day – Elsewhere Caller Question – Is Mass valid if words are added during the consecration?
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
3306 - Father Simon Says February 25th – Queen Esther
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who Queen Esther was. Caller Question – How can she deal with her loneliness? Word of the Day – Myrtle Caller Question – How can we explain that Jesus doesn’t know the end of time?
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
3305 - Father Simon Says February 24th – The Sign of Jonah
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the sign of Jonah. Word of the Day – Stuff Caller Question – Her sister is pregnant and has serious health conditions and is considering an abortion. What is Church teaching?
Wed, 24 Feb 2021
3304 - Father Simon Says February 23rd – The Our Father
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching the Our Father to others. Caller Question – Can Pope Francis change the words of the Our Father? Caller Question – In the agony in the garden,
Tue, 23 Feb 2021
3303 - Father Simon Says February 22nd – Who Do You Say I Am?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 70 elders who looked at God? Word of the Day – Rock Caller Question – Her c...
Mon, 22 Feb 2021
3302 - Father Simon Says February 19th – Fasting
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus has to say about fasting. Caller Question – Is there an Archangel Uriel? Caller Question – Is yoga okay to do for Catholics? Caller Question – Where do we get the prayer to t...
Fri, 19 Feb 2021
3301 - Father Simon Says February 18th – Deny Yourself and Carry Your Cross
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which we are told to deny ourselves and carry our cross. Caller Question – Where in the bible does it say that “it is not good for man to be alone”?
Thu, 18 Feb 2021
3300 - Father Simon Says February 17th – Ash Wednesday
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s readings in regards to Ash Wednesday and repentance. Word of the Day – Ambassador Caller Question – What does the Church teach about fasting and abstinence during Lent and when does it apply?
Wed, 17 Feb 2021
3299 - Father Simon Says February 16th – Noah and the Ark
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Noah and the Ark. Word of the Day – Glory Caller Comment – Wants to thank Father Simon for always speaking the Truth! Caller Question – She feels she has demons in her life....
Tue, 16 Feb 2021
3298 - Father Simon Says February 15th – Cain and Abel
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the story of Cain and Abel. Word of the Day – Devil/Demon Caller Question – What is a priest supposed to do if he commits a mortal sin but also has to say Mass?
Mon, 15 Feb 2021
3297 - Father Simon Says February 12th – The Cunning Serpent
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how the cunning serpent tricked Eve. Word of the Day – Cunning Caller Question – What do you do when you lose a spiritual director? Caller Question – Is Father Simon aware of an English ...
Fri, 12 Feb 2021
3296 - Father Simon Says February 11th – Man and Wife
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and God creating man and wife. Word of the Day – Dog Caller Question – How can her children explain to their friends that the Church is the one true faith?
Thu, 11 Feb 2021
3295 - Father Simon Says February 10th – The Man in Eden
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and God placing man in the garden of Eden Word of the Day – Rest Caller Question – Do our guardian angels know what we are thinking? Does the devil know what we are thinking?
Wed, 10 Feb 2021
3294 - Father Simon Says February 9th – The Creation Story Continued
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the rest of the creation story and the holiness of the seventh day. Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – What does Father know about the elimination of “One God forever and ever...
Tue, 09 Feb 2021
3293 - Father Simon Says February 8th – The Second Day of Creation
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and notes that God did not call the second day of creation good. Word of the Day – Elsewhere Caller Question – Is Mass valid if words are added during the consecration?
Mon, 08 Feb 2021
3292 - Father Simon Says February 4th – Preaching Repentance
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus instructions to the disciples for preaching repentance. Caller Question – If Heaven opened at Jesus crucifixion, when did hell open? Word of the Day – Festal Gathering Caller Ques...
Thu, 04 Feb 2021
3291 - Father Simon Says February 3rd – Enduring Trials as Discipline
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and how we can and should endure trials as discipline. Caller Question – Does all prayer go to God instead of going to saints? Word of the Day – Discipline Caller Question – How did people l...
Wed, 03 Feb 2021
3290 - Father Simon Says February 2nd – The Feast of the Presentation
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the importance of The Feast of the Presentation. Caller Question – What is the difference between Temple and Synagogue? Word of the Day – Purification Caller Question – During the pande...
Tue, 02 Feb 2021
3289 - Father Simon Says February 1st – Who is Legion?
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and who Legion is. Caller Question – What does it mean to be “baptized by the Holy Spirit”? Word of the Day – Behold Caller Question – Why did the Church not keep certain words and their or...
Mon, 01 Feb 2021
3288 - Father Simon Says January 29th – To What Shall We Compare the Kingdom of God
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading what Jesus means when he asks “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God” Word of the Day – Confidence Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain 1st Corinthians 11:10?
Fri, 29 Jan 2021
3287 - Father Simon Says January 28th – Through the Veil
Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it was that Jesus opened for us through the veil. Word of the Day – Abandoned Caller Question – Why is self pleasure wrong? Caller Question -Do cremated bodies reunite with its soul...
Thu, 28 Jan 2021

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