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Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful?  Jn 6:52-59 What does today’s text  actually  say?  Letters (21:59)- What is the ‘world without end’ in the Glory Be?  (23:32) – Question about dealing with a suicide (27:57) – I’m reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? (32:48) – Singing of the psalms?  Word of the Day: Authority (37:59) Callers ...

Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism?  Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved?  Letters Father discusses ‘being wrong’ about yesterday’s show (24:40) – I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?  (30:44) – I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process  (31:35) – Who chooses vestment colors?  Word of the Day: Teach (35:57) Callers  (40...

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know  How did the early Christians spread the faith?  Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus?  Letters (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars  (24:42) – How do I trust God more?  (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05) Callers  (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortio...

Bible Study: (1:57) Mt 7:6, 12-14 What is a hypocrite?  Letters (2 (25:00) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean?  (36:23) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species (40:33) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses  (45:33) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith  (47:31) - The Transfiguration  Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:00)

Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke  Jn 6:22-29 What is the real work of God?  Letters  (19:09) – How is David after God’s own heart?  (28:44) – Communion service  Word of the Day: Crown (31:36) Callers (33:11) – Jesus descended into hell, could you explain?   (37:42) – How the average Jew could’ve possibly known that every sacrifice and liturg...

Bible Study: (1:53) -Daily Readings Acts 5:34-42 Jn 6:1-15 -Letters (20:27) Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith When did the power of the apostles to heal end? Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do? Is there any point in payer? -Word of the Day (34:08)  Worship -Phones:  Keri – How do you find forgiveness for something you’ve done that caused someone...

Bible Study: (1:50) The Gospel of John We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit  What does it mean to be born of wind and water Letters (18:04) – Listener is worried about getting his car broken into (22:23) – What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis? (25:07) – I’m nervous about my friend’s marriage (31:29) – Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed  Word...

Bible Study: (2:26) Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel Jn 3:16-21 The price that God paid for our lives  Letters (23:22) – What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God?  (29:01) – Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick? (30:52) – Jesus says he died for the sins of many  (31:32) – Will all Baptized go to heaven?  Word o...

Bible Study: (2:02) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts  Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above?  Letters (21:40) Judas & Fulton Sheen’s theory   Who was Thomas’ twin?  Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:12) Callers (35:22) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time or was it come and go,. like at Annunciation and at Pente...

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word ‘God’ Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above?  What is religious consensus  Letters (27:59) – What does it mean to cast lots?  (31:30) – Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers  (39:00) – 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council o...

Bible Study: (1:52) Acts 4:1-12 Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188 Jn 21:1-14 Jesus' fraternal care for John  Letters (23:53) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision  (27:11) - Triduum Question  (29:55) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo (30:54) - Can I take notes during the homily?  (31:46) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke'  Word of the...

Bible Study: (1:55) Acts 3:11-26 Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork Letters (19:47) – what is meant by ‘Novus Ordo’ by the book?  https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal (23:30) – Brenda responds to Fath...

Bible Study: (1:54) Acts 3:1-10 Why are bells significant?  L k 24:13-35 Who was Cleopas?  Letters (24:04) – When did the presentation happen?  (28:34) – Transfiguration, Moses, and Elijah (31:13) – What is meant by the communion of saints?  Word of the Day: Foolish (34:41 Callers  (36:27) – How do I tell my parents that I’m considering the priesthood?  My dad doesn’t really practice the faith and...

Bible Study: (1:51) Acts 2:36-41 Father takes issue with words added to the text of today’s reading  Father discusses the public event of Jesus’ death Letters (24:08) – Can cousins get married in the Catholic Church?  (28:46) – Does Jesus give the Sermon to the crowds?  (30:11) – Why were statues covered in the parish before Holy Week?  Word of the Day: Twisted generation (40:03) Callers  (41:26)...

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter’s confidence in Christ’s Resurrection  Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (21:54) – Listener corrects Father Simon’s comments on Dr. Brant Pitre  (28:29) – Question about what Mary deserves  (30:18) – I like the movie, “Is Genesis history?” (32:06) – I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to  Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:01)...

Bible Study: (2:25) Psalm 136: Jesus doesn't finish the Last Supper; why?  Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 The one day the Father says no to Jesus Letters (20:02) - Where do the stations come from?  (26:56) - Should I go to my friend's Easter service at a Baptist Church?  Word of the Day: Eye-Witness (33:59) Callers  (38:17) - Judas and Purgatory, if there was anyone who saw Judas hang herself and if not, coul...

Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:04) - Question about going to a traditional baptism  (25:24) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:01) - Judas and the morsel (30:00) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (32:38) Callers  (35:01) -...

Bible Study: (1:59) Is 50:4-9a Why is the word ‘no’ so important?  Mt 26:14-25 Why is the word ‘no’ so important?  Letters (22:12) – Do the angels feel pain?  (23:32) – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption?  (26:51) – What is expected of me when a loved one dies?  (29:43) – my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK?  Word...

Bible Study (1:40) Is 49:1-6  A light to the nations!  Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Did Jesus kneel before Judas?  Letters (18:18) – Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene?  (20:53) – Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross?  (22:58) – what’s the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met Word of the Day: Recline (29:41) Callers (32:51) – If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ W...

Bible Study: (3:26) Father discusses ancient calendar issues  Jn 12:1-11 Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor.  Letters (21:05) – Palm procession question – Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt?  (25:48) – Custom to cover images (28:43) – God’s justice in the OT  Word of the Day: Nard (33:48) Callers  (37:02) – Paul knew very little bit about Jesus’ teaching, and nothing about his...

Jer 20:10-13 Why does God allow for temptation?  Jn 10:31-42 Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God?  Letters (19:55) – I’m uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner’s feet (21:53) – Are there giants in the Old Testament?   (24:29) – Do kids need a saint name for Baptism?  (25:20) – Why don’t we say Amen in the Fatima prayer?  (26:21) – What does Seraph mean?  (27:41) – I heard that St....

Bible Study: (1:42) Father begins with a discussion of yesterday’s Gospel            Gn 17:3-9 What are the works of Abraham? Letters (19:05) – Jesus and the Seraph comment (22:07) – Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism  (25:09) – What does it mean to pray ‘Lamb of God?’ (28:04) – Evidence of Peter’s existence Word of the Day: I AM (33:01) Callers  (37:59) – Are only the Catholics going t...

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Father explains the meaning of today's names & the Power of Fatima  Letters  (16:43) - Deliverance ministry at a non-Catholic Church (25:21) - Can I write in my journal during adoration?  (26:27) - What is sin?  Word of the Day (30:54) Callers (32:50) - Could I get good interpretation of the Rich Man and the Lazarus? (39:06) - Why are angels saints but...

Bible Study: (2:22) Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 Father discuses the longest reading of the year Jn 8:1-11 Would Jesus ever condemn anyone?  Sunday's Readings (16:25)Hebrews: Loud Crys and Tears  John's Gospel: Why was Jesus so upset?  Letters:  (29:09) - Fr.'s show is the highlight of my day (30:26) - New American Standard Bible - Thoughts?  (32:41) - Does modesty vary by culture? ...

Bible Study: (2:18) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 What does it mean to be judged debased?  Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie? Letters:  (19:53) - On worrying  (21:24) - Jesus as the 'Amen'  (25:19) - Translation Questions (28:43) - How did John become a saint?  Word of the Day: Brokenhearted  Callers (38:57)  - What is the age requirements for abstaining from meat on Fridays of Lent? (43:00) - Nephew didn't go...