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Bible Study: (1:59) Ex 32:7-14 God does not need to know what's in my heart; I need to know it Jn 5:31-47 What does it mean to be saved?  Letters (19:32) - Catholic Study Bible and the Wall of Jericho  (28:45) - Who was John the Baptist Baptizing?  Word of the Day: Depraved Caller: (36:41) - Question about the intercessory prayer - if I don't like one of the prayers is it a sin not to respond? (40...

Bible Study: (1:57) Is 49:8-15 Father explains prophecy, the number of Isaiah and the Didache  Jn 5:17-30 Father discusses the constant creation of God  Letters (22:12) - Doctrine vs dogma (25:45) - Mystery of Faith - why don't we say "body and blood"?  (27:09) -Can I receive communion at an Orthodox Church?  (29:05) - Why would God require animal sacrifice?  Word of the Day: Mercy (35:18) Callers...

Bible Study: (1:50) Ez 47:1-9, 12 Father explains the Temple  Jn 5:1-16 Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually  in  Scripture Letters (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232 (24:47) - Picture Bible (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus?  Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32) Callers (35:23) - When Jesus tells t...

Bible Study: (1:50) Is 65:17-21 Father proposes a solution to the situation in the Holy Land Eph 5:8-14 God's gift of grace & faith Letters (22:54) - Polycarp and John the Apostle  (24:06) - Our Lady pictured with the Rosary  (27:55) - Can husbands make suggestive comments to his wife?  (31:55) - Definition of a parable  Word of the Day: Worry (36:00) Callers: (38:43) - When the apostles ask w...

Bible Study: (1:56) Hos 14:2-10 Father discusses the issues with Biblical translation  Mk 12:28-34 Father tells us what the first commandment actually is & what it means to love  Letters (19:18) - Sin to eat meat on Friday? (22:43) - The Kingdom of God  (24:33) - Eastern Church sacraments  Word of the Day: Scribe & Commandment (32:43) Callers:  (36:49) - When BVM appeared at Lourdes, and w...

Bible Study: (2:13) Jer 7:23-28 The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God Letters: Molten gods (22:55) - Bonhoeffer & cheap grace  (24:35) - Galatians & abortion  (26:48) - Tribes of Israel  (28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass?  Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off Callers: (34...

Bible Study: (2:41)  Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains  Mt 5:17-19 Father again discusses the royal nature of God & what it means to break commandments  Letters: (18:54) - Can I receive communion if you haven't been married in the Church?  (31:15) - Orthodox Christians and praying for the dead Word of the Day: Smallest part of the law (34:00) Callers:  (36:22) - Importance of the 10 Commandments  (4...

Bible Study: (2:27) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father discusses doing the red and saying the black & our feelings at mass Mt 18:21-35 Why was the servant unable to forgive?  Letters: (29:02) - Where do we get translations of the Gospel?  (32:25) - 'Only begotten Son' - is that the same way of saying 'the same nature of God?' Word of the Day: Covenant (30:00)  Callers:  (34:25) - A member of my parish owns...

Bible Study: (1:57) 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Sometimes God asks something simple Lk 4:24-30 Jesus was not accepted by his relatives, either Father also discusses the 10 Commandments from yesterday's Gospel (15:43) Letters (24:14) - Gloria during Lent (25:50) - Basilica, Church, Cathedral  Word of the Day: Aram (30:34) Callers:  (34:44) - My friend is a hermit and took her vows and is in the process of havin...

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a The Bible shows us that our heroes or fallible  Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Who was the Gospel of John written for?  Letters: (24:01) - Who anointed Jesus?  (26:54) - What happens if the priest barely uses the Confiteor  Word of the Day: Tunic (32:52) Callers:  (36:18) - When Moses led everyone out of Egypt, were there people who wanted to stay? (39:06) - It s...

Bible Study: (1:43) Jer 17:5-10 What is Jeremiah upset about?  Lk 16:19-31 Why is today's Gospel so funny?  Letters: (21:05) - God is in the business of covenants  (25:23) - Ablution cup (27:24) - Lord have mercy 3x (29:07) - Requiem Mass story Word of the Day: MERIT (31:40) Callers:  (37:54) - Not going to anyone about Jesus, but how could you square that with going to counselors? (40:24) - In th...

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 18:18-20 Father explains how language influences perception  Mt 20:17-28 Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is Letters: (21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?' Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches?  (31:01) - Kyrie eléison question  (31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics?  Word o...

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 1:10, 16-20 What's the meaning of sacrifice?  Mt 23:1-12 Father talks about external observances of the law  Letters: (27:21) - Jesus' human qualities  (29:02) - Jesus as the 'Amen' Word of the Day: Eucharist (20:20) Callers:  (38:48) - When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, He said do to Touch him. Is that evidence for the priest being the only ones who should handle the bo...

Bible Study: (2:21) Dn 9:4b-10 Why is the face such an interesting word?  Lk 6:36-38 Father explains judgement!  Mk 9:2-10 Father explains the dynamics of yesterday's Gospel Letters:  (21:18)  - Devil and the Son of Man (22:53) - Tourette syndrome  (29:06) - Spiritual healing Word of the Day: Angel (32:02) Callers (33:21) - In many languages there are two verbs for - to know vs English only has on...

Bible Study: (2:07) Ez 18:21-28 Being a Tzadik Mt 5:20-26 Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement  Letters (21:15) - There was a priest saddened that he wasn't asked to celebrate a wedding mass (25:08) - Should I fast based on the clock?  (26:00) - We used to empty the holy water during Lent?  (27:04) - Respect during Latin Mass (30:57) - Why would Satan want to kill Jesus?  Word...

Bible Study: (1:56) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Father discusses authority  Mt 16:13-19 Father discusses Peter as Rock Letters (21:53) - Question about the breviary  (26:22) - "You are Christ," says St. Peter (28:24) - Twelve Springs of Moses  (30:53) - Why are some Jews not against abortion?  Word of the Day: Chair (35:18) Callers: (36:04) -Have there been instances of people seeing relatives who have died, i.e....

Bible Study: (1:49) Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?  Letters:  (17:29) - Liturgical abuse (22:54) - Raising Catholic Kids  (27:47) - Does each priest use his own missal?  (28:58) - Is it ok to work at a place with Pride gear?  Word of the Day: Nobles (37:53) Callers:  (39:05) - Is it alright if I kneel during the offertory? (41:23) - During Lent do we only pray the sorrowful mysteries when...

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father?  Letters: (22:26) - Altar Stone questions (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix?  (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar  (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water?  Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03) Callers: (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God comm...

Bible Study: (6:16) Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 What does it mean to say "I am"? Father discusses the Holy Name of God.  Letters:  (24:33) - Problem with modern translation of the Bible  (25:55) - Should I have a closed or an open one? (26:55) - Who baptized John the Baptist?  (31:24) - Left-leg genuflect once in a while? Is that OK?  (32:59) - Did Jesus actually fast 40 days?  Word of the Day: Young Goat! (...

The Purpose of Fasting (2:41) Letters: (21:55) - Pro-choice vs. pro-life  (22:38) - Good commentary on the Book of Revelation? (27:29) - The meaning of the term 'Lord' Word of the Day: Work & worship (31:55) Callers:  (35:27) - Why do we use low-Gluten hosts?  (38:23) - Where in the Bible does it say that Hell is a place after death? (40:39) - When we pass, do we go straight to judgement or do...

Bible Study: (2:01) Dt 30:15-20 Father discusses the importance of law Letters: (21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins?  (25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church!  Word of the Day: The cross (33:20) Callers: (37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them? (41:43) -...

Bible Study: (1:53) 2 Cor 5:20—6:2 What does true righteousness mean?  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What's the point of fasting?  Letters: (21:40) - Epistle and Encyclical - what's the difference?  (24:00) - Why did Jesus descend into hell?  (26:10) - When bad things happen to good people - is God not perfect?  Word of the Day: Alms (34:14) Callers: (36:31) - How do I have any hope of getting to Heaven?  (43:0...

Bible Study: (1:44) Jas 1:12-18 Father discusses if God tempts us!  Letters:  (21:42) - The Flaming Sword and Beatific Vision  (26:55) - 'Faithless sinner' - should it be faithful sinner?  (28:42) - Seal of Solomon vs. Star of David Word of the Day: LOGOS (32:02) Callers:  (36:53) - What is the difference between the different denominations? Don't we all have the same God?  (42:53) - Someone told...

Bible Study: (2:25) Jas 1:1-11 Father Simon illuminates this passage from the writings of Saint James Letters: (21:13) Father reads a letter about receiving communion after missing Church on Sunday. Father answers an interesting question about Jewelry being buried with people. Father Answers why Jesus took so long to heal the daughter of the Greek woman. Why in the Old Testament is a group of peop...

Bible Study: (1:44) 1 Kgs 11:4-13 Who are you serving?  Mk 7:24-30 Did Jesus actually insult the woman in today's reading?  Letters:  (20:39) - Refusal to heal a child?  Word of the Day: Liturgy Callers:  (38:58) - Cain being the father of cities; is Cain the father of all people too? (42:34) - Question about Guardian Angels and praying to them. My children had a question that I can't answer. (43:...