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1 JN 2:29–3:6 & Jn 1:29-34 Father explains the Temple, John the Evangelist & John the Baptist Letters: (20:46) - the Holy Spirit devotion  Word of the Day: Devil  Callers: (25:26) - At Mass for Christmas Eve and the Priest 'sang oh come let us adore him' during the consecration. Did that make the Eucharist invalid? (27:05) - Our pastor doesn't want us to bow at the tabernacle but at the al...

Bible Study: (2:16) 1 JN 2:22-28 Father discusses the power of the Rosary & the anti-Christ Jn 1:19-28 Father discusses if John's Gospel & Acts of the Apostles are antisemitic  Letters: (23:45) - Question about Amos 3:6 (30:55) - Pictures of Old Cathedral & the new one in Nicaragua  (32:47) - I didn't get married in the Catholic Church; what should I do?  Word of the Day: Master (37:42...

Bible Study: (2:03) Jgs 6:11-24a Father, as promised, discusses what a terebinth is.  Mt 19:23-30 When do we come to Gd?  Letters (19:31) - The devil's fall and the Garden of Eden (24:03) - Can a teen become Catholic w/out his parents permission?  (28:33) - Priest purifying his hands Word of the Day: Queen Mother (31:09) Callers  (34:16) - my conversion story!  (36:59) - When are we judged?  (39:2...

Bible Study: (2:17) Father shares his theory about the letter to the Romans Letters (26:09) - Acts 8:39 - what does snatched mean?  (28:58) - What does the Church teach about the Rapture?  (31:31) - Pregnancy prayer request  (32:19) - Can you go to heaven without confession?  Word of the Day: Hour (36:56) Callers  (41:06) - I betrayed another person and now she says she doesn't believe in God. Wha...

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?  Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to know them by their fruit?  Letter:  (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?  (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'? Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott...

Bible Study: (1:57) Mt 7:6, 12-14 What is a hypocrite?  Letters (25:15) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean?  (36:53) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species (41:03) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses  (46:03) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith  (47:51) - The Transfiguration  Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:29) Original Air Date: 6/27/23

Bible Study: (1:46) Gn 12:1-9 Father explains if Abraham was a Jew or not Mt 7:1-5 Father explains Greek translation & and the problem that today's passage causes  Letters  (21:28) - The purpose of circumcision (24:27) - Martin Luther and indulgences  (29:24) - Marriage Convalidation  (33:38) - Refining Gold & When We're Ready to See God (42:47) - Are there myths in the Bible?  (48:48) - T...

Bible Study: (2:06) 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Should we find old letters of St. Paul?  Word of the Day: (36:00) Letters (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion  (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?  (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist  (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent (38:50) Freemason curse question  (43:32) Read the black, do the red...

Bible Study: (1:50) 2 Cor 11:1-11 Why is God jealous?  Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans?  Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25) Letters (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35 (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?  (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?  (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?  (30:57) Did Mary have f...

Bible Study: (2:29) Lk 1:46-56 Did Mary paraphrase the song of Hannah?  Letters: (20:51) - I can't find Saturday morning mass! (24:03) - Woman deaconess  (27:36) - Mass, Faith, & Marriage Word of the Day: To Jump up with joy (35:16) Callers: (38:47) - Could you clarify about children taking care of their parents during old age? (40:58) - how do we raise our children well (43:41) - Do you know...

Bible Study: (1:59) Sg 2:8-14 Why is the Song of Songs so odd?  Lk 1:39-45 Father explains that this reading is all about rejoicing  Letters: (17:54) - Rabbi David writes in about St. Joseph  (22:07) - Holy Day of Obligation or Love?  (29:09) - Priest and parishioner distractions  (29:47) - Did Judas know that Jesus would be crucified?  (31:12) - Does Eucharist mean good-gift or thanksgiving?  Wor...

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 7:10-14 Father explains the name Emmanuel Lk 1:26-38 Why was Mary told to not be afraid?  Letters: (22:59) - What is apostacy?  (23:57) - Meditations on St. Joseph  (26:33) - Concerts at Church (28:11) - Naming our angel Word of the Day: Overshadowed (32:14) Callers: (36:58) - On Joseph, Fr. Don Calloway's the Consecration of Joseph and the three different theories of this t...

Bible Study: (2:10) Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father discusses the Philistines & what a Nazirite vow is  Lk 1:5-25 Father discusses the date of Jesus' birth Letters (23:19) - Deuterocanonical books (30:17) - Incense & Zechariah Word of the Day: Elijah (32:37) Callers:  (35:38) - I'm in the process of RCIA, but still attending protestant Church and mass simultaneously. The pastor talked about how...

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 23:5-8 Father explains how preserving the liturgy helped inform the identity of the Jews Mt 1:18-25 Father explains Joseph as a righteous man Letters: (23:19) - Pitching a parish ministry at the end of mass (29:14) - Julie mentioned that her husband was killed many years ago Word of the Day: Until (32:38) Callers: (36:50) - I am protestant! .Where is it in the bible is the...

Bible Study: (1:40)   Is 48:17-19 Father takes a deep dive into the meaning of the word Redeem.   Mt 11:16-19 Wisdom is only useful in action. Find out the meaning of this and take a listen.   Letters: (18:20)   What is the difference between Catholics and Orthodox?     Word of the Day: (34:27)   Gifts   Phones: (37:54)   Rose - what does it imply when we say the respecter of persons?   Craig - Go...

Bible Study: (3:03) Is 41:13-20 What is the relationship between the thrashing floor and the Eucharist?  Mt 11:11-15 What does it mean to be greater than John the Baptist?  Letters: (20:45) - Music on the Tilma on Our Lady of Guadalupe (22:26) - Closing parishes during COVID Word of the Day: Force (34:29) Callers:  (38:47) - At the end of the Sermon on the Mount it says the crowds were drawn to hi...

Bible Study: (2:18) Is 40:25-31 Our strength is from the Lord Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martyr & what true meekness is Letters: (18:49) - Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of Christ & Greek Orthodox (25:04) - Son of man & Son of God (28:39) - Reverence for the Eucharist  Word of the Day: Working (34:04) Callers:  (37:38) -  My friend Maria died, and I prayed a rosary for...

Bible Study: (3:18) ZEC 2:14-17 Father discusses the historical surroundings of Our Lady of Guadalupe   Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Does this passage refer to the Blessed Mother or the Church?  LK 1:26-38 Mary is the slave of the Lord Letters: (23:04) - Bible Recommendation  (24:24) - The Precious Blood at Mass (28:13) - Healing power of Lourdes water (46:38) - Praying away evil stores  Word of the D...

Bible Study: (2:03) Lk 5:17-26 What does it mean the power of the Lord being with Jesus?   Letters: (20:16) What was the ladder that Jacob saw? How do you explain confessing sins to a priest? How did Father become a host on Relevant Radio? What is the gift that Moses commanded in the bible?   Word of the Day: (32:03) Vengeance   Phones: (36:00) Sammy - What are your thoughts on people leaving chur...

Bible Study: (4:22) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father shares his thoughts on the Immaculate Conception  Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 What does it mean that God adopts us?  Lk 1:26-38 What’s the difference between Mary and Zachariah?  Letters (21:13) - Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?  (22:14) - If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve’s hand, would it have still been considered sin?  (24:12) – David writes...

Bible Study: (2:19) Eph 3:8-12 The angels and what God is really like Mt 7:21, 24-27 What does it mean to do the will of your Father in heaven?  Letters: (18:11) - Why was David punished for conducting a census?  (26:55) - You don't hear the whole Bible by going to Mass for three years!  Word of the Day: Undistinguished (29:07) Callers:  (33:43) - At what point at time did the devil knew he lost?...

Bible Study: (2:34) Is 25:6-10a What is the Lord promising us?  Mt 15:29-37 What is Jesus teaching his disciples today?  Letters:  (21:44) - Can the devil enter a Catholic Church?  (25:33) - Orthodox Church & valid sacraments (27:13) - Life in the spirit seminar  Word of the Day (32:41) Callers: (38:40) - A priest believes a woman should be ordained; how should I respond to him? (43:28) - How...

Bible Study: (1:51) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans  Letters (19:51) – We need to rest!  (22:19) – My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:20) – Where can I find a document regarding communion?  (30:09) – How can we protect ourselves against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  Word of the Day: Chi...

Bible Study: (1:53) Is 2:1-5 History is a witness to the trust of God Mt 8:5-11 Humility of the Centurion Servant Letters: (20:53) - Father discusses the differences between High Mass and Low Mass in the extraordinary form. (23:12) - Rite of Peace (27:31) Letter asking about the ‘Anglican Catholic Church’ Word of the Day: (29:40)   Callers: (33:56) Wedding Feast (37:44) Was the centurion St. Longi...

Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision  Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers:  (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams?  (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God (40:53...