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Bible Study: (1:38) Dt 30:15-20 What are the commandments actually about Verse before the Gospel: Father discusses what the kingdom really means Lk 9:22-25 The powerlessness of Jesus  Letters (18:51)- How many covenants are there?  (22:50) - How can evil exist if God is all love?  (23:40) - After mass we say prayers to Mary, should we add it to Sunday Mass?  Word of the Day: Seven (34:19) Callers ...

Bible Study: (2:04) Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Why do we fast? & How should we pray?  Letters (17:45) - I've enjoyed the sermons at a Protestant Parish (22:47) - I think my priest listens to your show!  (24:57) - A habit of vice can only be overcome by a habit of virtue (27:40) - I saw something strange during mass Word of the Day: Hypocrite  Callers (36:56) - Can non-Catholics receive Ashes today (38:56...

Bible Study: (1:43) Sir 2:1-11 What does it mean to desire the will of God Mk 9:30-37 Father discusses the real gift of life & what it means to be a child of God Letters (19:06) - What does Gal 4:10 mean?  (29:16) - Please explain Korban (49:14) - Does Jesus think we ought not take oaths  Word of the Day: Lent (32:19) Callers (33:43) - Any patron saint for people with difficult medical conditi...

Bible Study: (1:39) Sir 1:1-10 Father discusses the power of knowledge & speaking the truth in love  Mk 9:14-29 Father discusses the power of trust  Letters (26:24) - Question about Jewish sacrifice (31:17) - why can't deacons get married after ordination?  Word of the Day: As (34:35) Callers  (37:09) - I lived 5 miles from Asbury, and went there on Saturday! (45:13) - My daughter is taking a...

Bible Study: (2:01) Gn 11:1-9 Father gives us theory of language  Mk 8:34—9:1 Why is the soul so important Letters (20:05) - Can I bless my home with holy water?  (22:44) - What kind of oath taking is Jesus referring to?  (24:41) - Did Moses have horns?  (28:07) - Who did Cain think might kill him? (32:19) - What are the knights templar?  Word of the Day: Twelve (36:00) Callers (38:05) - Why did J...

Bible Study: (3:10) Gn 9:1-13 Father talks about evolution & the human soul   Letters (20:12) - I would like to beat my addiction (33:02) - Why does Jesus' use spit to heal?  (34:03) - Leaven of the Pharisees reflection Word of the Day: Christ (37:43) Callers (42:00) - If somebody is possessed, and they commit a mortal sin while possessed, are they culpable? (44:50) - How do you pray if you ha...

Bible Study: (1:44) Gn 8:6-13, 20-22 Is the story of Noah literally true?  Mk 8:22-26 Why does Jesus try to hide his miracles?  Letters (20:24) - The Fisherman's tomb book (23:15) - God's rejection of Cain's sacrifice (24:55) - Scriptural reference regarding guardian angels (Mt 18:10) (26:36) - Are there reference to the Messiah in Torah? Word of the Day: Ark (35:18) Callers (37:24) - What animals...

Bible Study: (1:46) Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Did God regret creating humans?  Letters (17:33) - Why were communion rails removed?  (26:20) - Hindu fable poem Word of the Day: Leaven (30:21) Callers  (37:16) - Are there any traditions about how the gifts of the wise men were used by the holy family? (38:38) - What is the proper translation of Jn 3:16? 46:26) - Friend is openly bi-sexual. She asked me ab...

Bible Study: (2:36) Gn 4:1-15, 25 Father gives his thoughts on the creation of Eve Father discusses the collapse of family life  Letters (17:22) What are the different expectations of the messiah?  (26:51) If I can't make a funeral, can I go to mass at a different time?  (27:55) Silence at Mass (29:45) Selling things in the vestibule  (41:47) Sister scolded me for being left handed (44:34) Creatio...

Bible Study: (1:18) Gn 2:18-25 When was man created?  Letters (14:45) - why Is Jesus a popular name in Spanish speaking countries?  (17:12) - Why did Mother Teresa go through a dark night?  (19:04) - Being the youngest child (19:34) - Question about hospice  (23:15) - can a man who was married who got an annulment, can he go back to the seminary Word of the Day:  Schmooze, Shekel, Shill & Comm...

Bible Study: (2:00) Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Was the garden of Eden a perfect place?  Mk 7:14-23 What determines who we are?  Letters 22:30 - The chaos of the sacristy before mass Word of the Day: Seven (33:04) Callers  (40:38) - What do you think Fr about this viral video where a gentleman asked a pro-life, 'if God is pro-life why did he destroy people in flood?' (44:11) - Follow-up question about the Pr...

Bible Study: (1:37) Gn 1:20—2:4a Expecting Perfection  Mk 7:1-13 Father discusses giving it all to God Letters (15:18) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary?  (18:57) - Father discusses what the Gospels are for Word of the Day: Mystery of God (27:40) Callers (35:17) - Why did the Jews and Samaritans dislike each other? (35:17) - Have we lost anything by not having the Precious Blood at mass? (41:59) - W...

Bible Study: (1:35) Gn 1:1-19 How are we to understand the creation of the world?  Mk 6:53-56 Father comments more on tassels  Letters (13:59) - Question about changing the words of the consecration  (16:31) - Did Jesus not know who touched his garment?  (18:12) - Do I have to go to the geographical boundary of my parish?  Word of the Day: Scurry (28:10) Callers  (29:24) - Is it okay for an Euchar...

Bible Study: (1:40) Heb 13:1-8 Father discusses the different kinds of love & the Christian family  Mk 6:14-29 Father talks about Herod's family  Letters: (20:12) - there's too much music at my parish & there should be more silence (26:14) - Question about my elderly mother's marriage (29:43) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary? Word of the Day: Distressed (34:11) Callers  (35:18) - Could you...

Bible Study: (2:02) Mal 3:1-4 What does God want?  Heb 2:14-18 Mary's Role in the Church Letters (21:10) - Psalm 110 - what does it say about David and Jesus?  (27:09) - Man at my parish was told not to be a lector  Word of the Day: Surely (35:50)  Callers  (41:29) - My friend is dying from Parkinson’s. I am praying he comes back to the Church. How can I help him come back? (44:18) - Can a person...

Bible Study: (2:10) Heb 12:4-7, 11-15 Strive for peace with everyone! Mk 6:1-6 Why did the people take offense at Jesus?  Letters (19:21) - Question about priests celebrating mass (22:41) - What does it mean to offer it up?  (25:59) - James asks about the size of the host the priest uses (29:38) - My husband was asked to be a godparent Word of the Day: Scrouges (33:53) Callers  (39:43) - When we s...

Bible Study: (2:04) Heb 12:1-4 How do we get rid of burdens and sin?  Mk 5:21-43 Why is today's story broken in two?  Letters: (24:43) - Wayne asks about if the Devil hates a particular prayer or practice  (27:26) - Ralph asks about a confirmation candidate blessing  (29:19) - What Bible should I give a confirmation student?  (31:30) - Does Jesus proceed from the Father and the Son?  (32:28) - I'd...

Bible Study: (1:54) Heb 11:32-40 What does it mean to live by the law? Mk 5:1-20 What enslaves us?  Letters 28:45 - What was the Inquisition?  Word of the Day: Unclean (35:38) Callers  (39:33) - My husband passed away w/o last rites.  He made many first Fridays and First Saturdays, and if so the promise was you wouldn't die without a priest.  Could you comment? (46:46)- During elevation at mass, I...

Bible Study: (1:56) Heb 10:32-39 Enlightenment as a type of conversion  Why IN is the biggest word in the Creed Mk 4:26-34 What is the kingdom of God like?  Letters (19:28) - A listener corrects Father Simon's pronunciation  (22:39) - Are Jews opposed to abortion?  (29:22) - Protestants quote Ecc 5:9-6 Word of the Day: Mysteries of the kingdom (34:33) Callers  (37:59) - Why God needs an army? (42:...

Bible Study: (2:36) 2 Tm 1:1-8  & Ti 1:1-5 Father gives the history of Sts. Timothy and Titus and organization in the early Church Mk 4:21-25 Father expalins when a light is under a bushel basket  Letters (22:32) - Church history books recommendation  (24:28) - if I find a catholic man, can I marry? I received a declaration of nullity?  (29:30) - Could God empathize with us if he hadn't become...

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 22:3-16 Father shares his theories about St. Paul  Mk 16:15-18 Should we be snake handlers  Letters (19:48) - Father discusses the nature of the Church  (22:42) - Father discusses the sin against the spirit  (29:16) - A non-Catholic asks Father about the past having no-ontological status.  Word of the Day: A Pauline contradiction (34:25) Callers:  (39:13) - We're buying a...

Bible Study: (3:10) Heb 10:1-10 The forgiveness of God  Mk 3:31-35 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters?  Letters (19:54) - Was Mary a perpetual virgin?  (21:41) - Was Mary as young as 12 at the Annunciation?  (24:13) - Fr. Michael writes in about reverent Novus Ordo worship (30:40) - Can deacons give liturgical blessings?  (34:27) - My mom's answer to how OT people lived for so long Word of the Da...

Bible Study: (2:05) Heb 9:15, 24-28 Was Abraham Jewish?  Mk 3:22-30 What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?  Letters (23:22) - Is Mass the duplication of Calvary?  (27:28) - There's no sign my relatives will return to the faith. Is this a sign of God's permissive will?   Word of the Day: Beelzebul (36:03) Callers  (38:28)- My wife is a Catholic School Teacher and loves the show! (41:09) - What is...

Bible Study: (3:31) Heb 8:6-13 Father talks about what a mediator really is Mk 3:13-19 Father gives his thoughts about the Sermon on the Mount  Letters (21:54) - Who can give blessings at mass?  (23:44) - If we have Christ in us, why do we need to receive him in the Eucharist?  (25:46) - Question about communion services Word of the Day: OLD (28:43) Callers  (33:11) - I think nlessing the children...

Bible Study: (1:57) Heb 7:25—8:6 How has the liturgy of the Temple been superseded?  Mk 3:7-12 Father talks about where Jesus preaches his sermons  Letters (21:09) - Why does Jesus tell the crippled man to go home?  (25:13) - What posture should we have during the Eucharistic prayer?  (27:33) - Is it OK to say that God is Father and mother?  Word of the Day: Sternly (33:15) Callers (36:03) - Sons...