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Bible Study: (1:46) Is 56:1-3a, 6-8 Father discusses how science has caught up to faith Jn 5:33-36 Who were Judeans?  What are the works 'that the Father gave me?' Letters Father discusses returning the tabernacle to its rightful place (24:42) - John writes about the relationship between science and religion (26:35) - Can a priest give absolution if he doesn't know the language of the penitent (28...

Bible Study: (1:46) Is 54:1-10 How should we think about Bible?  Lk 7:24-30 Was John the Baptist sure Jesus was the Christ?  Letters (20:160) - Since John the Baptist knew that Jesus was Lord, was it a constant mortification for him to be away from Jesus? (22:32) - Are Mary and the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person?  (25:59) - Abram comments on St. John of the Cross  Word of the Day: Maker (29:0...

Bible Study: (6:33) IS 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-25 What happens when God isn't kind to us?  LK 7:18B-23 What's Father's theory on this Passage?  Letters (20:34) - Father talks about moving the tabernacle  (23:07) - Letter about someone who left the Catholic Church (27:56) - Discrepancies about the criminal crucified next to Jesus  Word of the Day: Vindication! (34:41) Callers  (38:45) - John 3:13 and Eccl...

Bible Study: (1:57) ZEP 3:1-2, 9-13 Will God keep his promises? MT 21:28-32 What is the issue with tax collectors and what does a vineyard signify?  Letters (24:40) - Is there a difference between sermon vs. homily?  (26:43) - How do we protect against hopelessness during the Christmas season?  (32:58) - What will happen to the Church in Germany?  (46:08) - How do we find Fr. Simon's article about...

Bible Study: (1:58) ZEC 2:14-17 How did this prophecy come to be?  Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is  LK 1:26-38 Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43) Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe   Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33) Caller: (37:48) -  Question about Mary as the New Covenant (41:16) - Is the only r...

Bible Study: (1:43) IS 48:17-19 What are the works of the law?  Letters (18:03) - More usher controversy (19:03) - Can I use NFP to prevent a disease?  (21:17) - Father discusses psalms at mass (24:02) - Funerals and communion advice (34:40) - Nephew to be raised in the Orthodox faith; is that OK?  Word of the Day: Vindication! (32:18) Callers  (35:23) - Explain Psalm 16:10  (39:10) - What happene...

Bible Study: (4:19) 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 Zaccariah?  Letters (21:09) Can I do the Marian consecration for someone else?  (22:11) If Adam had taken the apple out of Eve's hand, would it have still been considered sin?  (24:08) - David writes in...

Bible Study: (2:12) Is 40:25-31 What's Father's method of prayer? Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses St. Justin Martr  Letters (18:16) Listener misses singing in the choir  (20:44 ) - Can Eastern Orthodox Church receive communion at Catholic Church?  (21:54) - Listener asks about the gift of tongues  (26:08) - Why cant a Catholic woman with serious health concerns have an abortion?  (29:31) Can a wester...

Bible Study: (2:58) Is 40:1-11 Do Shepherds break the bones of sheep's legs?  Mt 18:12-14 Why risk one's life for a sheep?  Letters (18:17) - An usher wouldn't let me into mass (19:45) - Question about cleaning ladies at mass (22:44) - Can you change the psalm at mass?  (27:48) - I don't understand Father's beef with the ushers (29:31) - Stay in your pew during the funeral mass?  Word of the Day:...

Bible Study: (2:49) Is 35:1-10 The beauties of this word is but a hit of the world to come Lk 5:17-26 Is knowledge salvific?  Letters 27:00 - Listener discusses a locust that John the Baptist might have eaten. Are bugs kosher?  30:30 - Book recommendation for old testament prophecy 31:00 - I don't get the Immaculate Conception, I'm thinking of leaving the Catholic Church 36:00 - What was culture l...

Bible Study: (1:52) IS 29:17-24 How will we know when the Messiah comes?  Mass Hysteria: (10:41)  Letters (25:53) Father responds to a listener who disagrees with him (28:16) - Von Balthasar on building our house on sand (29:18) - My 17 year old wonders about various levels of heaven  (32:02) - Colonel of truth Word of the Day: Sternly (36:43) Callers  (41:36) - I am an ex-Baptist convert because...

Bible Study: (3:04) Mt 7:21, 24-27 Why does God work miracles?  Mass Hysteria: Father continues his commentary on ushers and communion (12:54) Letters (22:02) - Are we supposed to say 'in Jesus' name?' (24:54) - Father comments on the prayer of St. Gertrude  Word of the Day: Authority (34:36) Callers (38:54) - A man gave half of the communion to his service dog. Is that okay? (44:05) - Blessing: W...

Bible Study: (2:52) Rom 10:9-18 Why is this reading controversial?  Letters (20:18) - what does Thy kingdom come mean?  (22:11) - Father discusses going to communion without being in a state of grace  (27:47) - Listener is asking why we don't have to believe apparitions, but we do celebrate them liturgically  Word of the Day: salvation and redemption (35:03) Calls (38:14) - What is the Churches te...

Bible Study: (1:48) IS 11:1-10 Father gives a history of the Puritans  Letters (19:50) - We need to rest!  (22:18) - My cousin passed away, he was cremated but, his ashes are going to be passed out to the attendees of the funeral (27:19) - 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) Mt 8:5-11 Father discusses the humility of the Centurion servant, the importance of obedience, and a trip to Jerusalem Letters (21:07) Is John 20:23 a proof for confession?  (26:52) - Can we use mediums?  (31:32) - what does 'they kingdom come' mean?  Word of the Day: Advent (35:35) Callers  39:45 - Listener asks several questions about St. Joseph 

Bible Study (2:01) PHIL 3:3-8A Is the Letter to the Philippians actually a collection of smaller letters?  (16:45) LK 15:1-10 Father gives a true meaning of accompaniment  Letters (24:41) Priest-listener gives his take on indulgences (28:13) Listener writes in about the Mourner's Kadesh as the basis of the Our Father Word of the Day: I consider everything as a garbage (35:36) Callers  (38:20) - Wh...

Bible Study: (2:37) ECCL 3:1-11 There is a time for everything under the heavens!  LK 9:18-22 Do the Scriptures contradict each other?  Letters: Listener disagreed with Father's advice to mothers  How is the Presentation of Jesus a Joyful Mystery and a Sorrow of Mary?  Listener shares her reversion to the faith Listener shares the power of religious statues on her faith Question about pharmacy in...

Bible Study: (1:47) RV 15:1-4 Father weighs in on the controversy regarding the authorship of Revelation LK 21:12-19 Why don't we prepare a defense beforehand?  Letters (23:49) Listener questions if John wrote the Book of Revelation Where can I learn more about the Jewish faith?  I like the song 500 miles! Listener wants a Catholic book about time management  When should I say the "O God....' pray...

Bible Study: (2:10) RV 14:14-19 Father explains how this reading relates to the book of Daniel!  LK 21:5-11 Father explains the structure of the temple  Mt 25:1-13 What does oil signify?  Letters Does Luke 19 refer to Jesus? (19:56) A Hawaiian listener asks Fr. Simon about a Hawaiian folklore—is it angelic or demonic? (27:47)  Word of the Day: neo-Nestorianism (24:01) Callers (42:04) Daughters goi...

Bible Study: (1:57) Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Do only 144,000 go to heaven?  LK 21:1-4 Father discusses the Shroud of Turin The Presentation of BVM (10:00) Father discusses his Immaculate Conception theory Letters (20:37) - Anna asks about Psalms which speak about doing bad to our enemies (24:38) - Question about Marriage and Joseph's marriage Word of the Day: Forehead  (32:33) Callers (34:47) -  What are y...

Bible Study: (2:17) RV 10:8-11 What is the purpose of the angels?  LK 19:45-48 Father discusses the austerity of St. John Vianney   Letters (23:42) Where were Moses and Elijah before the Transfiguration?  (27:57) If I pray a decade of the rosary for my penance, where do I start?  (29:11) Listener discusses 'little lunch' (30:48) Did I have to go to mass if All Saints wasn't a holy day of obligatio...

Bible Study: (2:48) RV 5:1-10 Father explains some of the details of the Book of Revelation. Does the Book of Revelation correspond to the things of this world?  LK 19:41-44 Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? Letters (21:12) Why wasn't Pharoah Struck down?  (23:58) Do you get a special indulgence for visiting the four major Basilicas?  (29:51) In Novena prayers, what does it mean for heaven and ea...

Bible Study: (2:11) Rv 4:1-11 Father compares this passage to the beginning of Ezekiel and describes what the apocalypse is Lk 19:11-28 Father explains how today's parable aimed at Herod  Letters Father reads a letter about prayers for priests Word of the Day: Cherub (37:34) Callers  (26:50) - How could I enjoy praying the Liturgy of the Hours? (30:23) - Could you put Holy Water in an empty bottle...

Bible Study: (1:53) RV 3:1-6, 14-22 Father Simon discusses God's restraint  LK 19:1-10 Father offers his thoughts on Zacchaeus  Letters: (20:23) What does the first reading skip over verses 7-13?  Word of the day: Spit (33:36) Callers (34:59) - When we say the profession of faith, why do we say, 'When we eat this bread?' (37:17) - I have a friend who's an atheist and doesn't believe in concept of...

Bible Study: (2:21) RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 What is the purpose of visions?  LK 18:35-43 What did the blind man actually want?  Letters:  (22:36) Can you wear a metal Scapular?  (23:29) Where do the rites of the Church come from?  Word of the Day: Eagles (37:16) Callers (42:23) - Is there anything that could be considered in fiction in the Acts of the Apostle?   (45:10) - If Mary was pregnant and not marr...