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Rom 2:1-11 Why does Paul write, “the Jew first, and then the Greek?” Lk 11:42-46 Father explains what rue is from today’s Gospel, describes what the Pharisees were up to, and explains proper piety Mass Hysteria: Jesus always goes for quality over quantity Letters: Are all bugs forbidden to eat under kosher law? Why do we only emphasize St. Francis’ love of creation? Are the...

Rom 1:16-25 What’s so wrong with health kicks? Lk 11:37-41 Jesus reclined at table–what did that mean? Father talks about putting a hedge around the law; what’s a hedge? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a couple of letters regarding bad church music Letters: Father talks about deliverance Why is the real presence of Jesus not part of the Creed The listen’s parish changed the wor...

Rom 1:1-7 Father believes Paul helped found the Church of Rome Lk 11:29-32 Father talks about the devotion and faith of Ninevites Mass Hysteria Father addresses some of his thoughts about priests singing at mass and incense Letters When are you supposed to sing the communion antiphon? Question about the Creed–visible and invisible Letter about liturgical songs sounding like soft rock Word of...

Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Who was the prophet Joel? Father dives into some Lk 11:15-26 What is the finger of God that Jesus mentions? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about valid matter for mass Letters: Letter asking about the finding of Jesus in the temple? Letter about someone who is waiting to Question about circumcision Word of the Day: Unclean spirit Callers: Can Satan influence or control your dreams Qu...

Mal 3:13-20b Did Malachi actually live? Father explains Our Lady of the Rosary Lk 11:5-13 Jesus explains how God answers our prayers Mass Hysteria: Father talks about some of the food rules at mass Letters: What’s a penitential liturgy? Why are angels depicted with wings? Question about Nathaniel’s confession of faith It is a sin to do other things during prayer? Word of the day: Encyclical Caller...

Jon 4:1-11 Father says what the hardest part of Christianity is Lk 11:1-4 Father teaches the term ipsissima verba Chrisiti , and how it applies to today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Spontaneous masses and structured prayer meetings Letters: Letter about a progressive parish Is it permissible to get married in the Church sacramentally, but not legally? Word of the day: Hallowed Callers: On giving...

Jon 3:1-10 Did God actually change his mind? Lk 10:38-42 Father has an alternate translation for today’s Gospel–“Mary has taken the good portion” Mass Hysteria: Father talks about reading scripture at mass Letters: Who are the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher? Pastor’s homilies have embraced a universal oneness–but rarely mentions God Word: He shall crush your heel...

Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11 Father discusses on the historicity of the story Lk 10:25-37 Father reflects on what loving God with all we have Mass Hysteria: Father discusses silence before mass Letters: Letter asking about shaking off the dust of the town that rejects them and Jesus rebuking his apostles Letter from a homeschooling mom about who the Waldensians were  Question about when the communion antipho...

Bar 1:15-22 Who was Baruch? Father Simon explains! Lk 10:13-16 In our rejection of life, we’ve rejected God. Mass Hysteria: Father explains the importance of seeing Mass as a covenant, and the writings of Justin Martyr Letters: Question about the birettas A listener has a theory about Jesus calling the woman ‘a puppy’  Letter about Jesus’ plea to send laborers out in the ha...

Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Rejoicing in the Lord must be your strength–this is a prescription about how to pray joyfully. When we start to pray gratefully–we begin to see the good that God has done in our lives Lk 10:1-12 What does it mean for peace to return to us? Mass hysteria: Father goes into detail again about communion blessings Letters: Are there any apparitions about going to dail...

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Father begins mentioning the apocalyptic nature of the Book of Daniel What does the word angel mean? Father also talks about the anthropomorphizing of angels Jn 1:47-51 What does duplicity actually mean? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about Archbishop Sample’s letter on liturgy; Father also talks about a new vocations video Letters: Letter about Neanderthals Father talks about...

Zec 8:20-23 Father thinks the roots of anti-Semitism came from this period. Lk 9:51-56 Jesus doesn’t want to destroy those who disagree with him Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about the Donatists and Augustine Letters: Father reads a letter from someone asking what forbearers means Letter about angels, who Fr. Simon says knows as God knows Letter about the number of books in the Bible...

Father talks about the destructive nature of artificial birth control Zec 8:1-8 God brings his people back to Jerusalem Mass Hysteria: Mass is not a repetition of the sacrifice of Christ Letters: Why have a funeral mass and not a mass later on? Letter about Indiana Jones Why doesn’t the Catholic Church allow abortion in cases when the mother’s life is at risk? Word of the day: Image an...

Hg 2:1-9: Father thinks that Judaism and Christianity share roots in the Temple of Israel. Lk 9:18-22 Father goes through the bold claims of Christ in today’s Gospel. Is Christ the heart and center of my life? Mass Hysteria: Father explains the Korban Todah Letters: Father reads a letter about a parent who teach the stories of the Bible through the stained-glass windows Why and how is the fu...

Hg 1:1-8 Father begins with a basic Bible timeline Lk 9:7-9 Who was Herod the Tetrarch? Mass Hysteria: Father comments on this article:  https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2021/09/why-the-novus-ordo-needs-gregorian-chant Father talks more about why we go to mass on Sunday Letters: Listener asks about funerals Listener writes in that a song, Oceans, was played during communion A listener as...

Ezr 9:5-9 Father shares his timeline of the Old Testament Lk 9:1-6: Mass Hysteria: We are the continuation of the worship of the Temple Letters: Father receives a letter commenting on the nature of paradise Can nuns distribute communion? Question about the woman who anoints the feet of Jesus Father explains that Jesus’ family at least the vast majority, thought he was the messiah Word of the...

Mt 9:9-13 Jesus gives us a homework assignment today: “Go and learn the meaning of the words,   I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Father explains what hesed means Mass Hysteria:  Father talks more about the endurance of chant Letters: What kind of tree did Adam and Eve eat from? Word of the day: Equip Callers: I’m not Catholic, how do I become Catholic? The bloody sacrifice, and in...

Ezr 1:1-6 Father Simon discusses the Decree of Cyrus the Great. Lk 8:16-18 Mass Hysteria: Prayers that should have been kept in the Novus Ordo Mass. Letters: Gail – Let’s pray more for priests, especially the ones who are deceased. James – I understand any priest can trace their line of succession back to the apostles. How do they do this? Dan – Why do we get angry about what we believe? Word of t...

1 Tm 6:2c-12 St. Paul is saying that when you begin to see Christianity as a philosophy only, we give up the prize of eternal life. Who were the Nicolaitans? Lk 8:1-3 What is ordination? Mass Hysteria: The concept of obligation Father explains the Beatles and the decadence of contemporary music Letters: Letter thanking Father for chanting the Ketchup bottle Letter about chanting in the original la...

  1 Tm 4:12-16 Father stresses the fact that we’re not pure spirits; we’re incarnate. Lk 7:36-50 What is the significance of the woman anointing Jesus’ feet? Word of the day: Grace Letters: The pronunciation of “collect” Why were communion rails taken out of Churches? Question about burial Should I wait to convert to Catholicism? Question about watching and reading Pilgrim’...

1 Tm 3:14-16 Father explains what a Christian assembly is and what the secret of religion is! Jn 19:25-27 Was Jesus’ aunt at the foot of the cross? Mass Hysteria: Home Mass and Coffee Table Mass Letters: Father talks more about altar wine: do’s and don’ts Father reads a letter about Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Word of the day: Sword will pierce your heart Callers: Dustin: Whic...

Father explains the relics of the true Cross Jn 3:13-17 Father things this verse is the pivotal verse of the Christian faith Why did the Father send his Son? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter someone who had difficulty following a chant in NY Letters: Letter saying that liturgical camps are being formed Word of the Day: Grasped Callers: Question of wine at mass Question about the dating of East...

1 Tm 2:1-8 Are things strongly held truer? Lk 7:1-10 Trust is something you do.  Mass Hysteria: Singing the mass? Letters: Question about Yom Kippur Question about contraception and sin Why do we use Latin in the Church? Shouldn’t we chant the original language? Word of the Day:  Wimple Callers: Who decided which readings we use at mass? Penance and confession question Can you recommend a ps...

1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14 When was this letter written and did Paul write it? God gives us an abundance of grace Lk 6:39-42 Was is this text so funny? Mass Hysteria Why do we sing at mass? Letters Is it OK to feel loving and generous when we do good deeds? Certain prayers are meant to be inaudible Question about Joseph’s reference to magic Word of the day: Blasphemy and Arrogance Callers: I am not C...

Col 3:12-1 St. Paul writes with “guts of compassion” for the Colossians. What is real kindness Lk 6:27-38 Christ tells us to not be judgmental Mass Hysteria: The liturgy isn’t for entertainment Letters: Letter about the genealogy of the Tudors Father recommends this book: Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History: Stark, Rodney: 9781599474991: Amazon.com...