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Rm 8:28-30 The Lord is forming us into his image Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Father explains that one Gospel genealogy is a legal genealogy and the other is genetic. Mass Hysteria: Choir Directors Letters: Question about a prayer from St. Josemaria Word of the Day: Notional Assent Callers Is Adam and Eve a Myth? Can I read this book from a medium? Question about the movie Lady Jane

Col 2:6-15 This passage from Paul invites readers to walk in the Lord Lk 6:12-19 With these two readings, we see that Jesus is more  than we can imagine Mass Hysteria: Why is Gregorian Chant so important? Letters: Question about circumcision Letter about predestination Word of the Day: Love of Money Callers: Did Jesus have a last name?

Col 1:15-20 This reading explains the whole NT, Father says. Lk 5:33-39 Fasting is an exercise in freedom Mass Hysteria: Gregorian Chant Letters: Father talks about first communion, confirmation and religious education. Word of the Day: New Callers: Father, can you explain the Church teaching on salvation? Why do Catholics call men Father?

Lk 5:1-11 What does being fishers of men mean? Mass Hysteria: The mass should be done with reverence, and do we like a particular mass just because we like it?  https://stlambert.org/documents/2015/1/History_of_the_Hootenanny_Mass.pdf Letters Father tells a reader to think about the never-ending mass on Calvary. Question about John the Baptist as the greatest prophet of the Old Testament Why can&#...

Col 1:1-8 Lk 4:38-44 Simon Peter was married? Father described differences between Eastern and Western traditions on marriage and celibacy Mass Hysteria: Father talks about missals in the TLM and ad orientem worship Letters Letter about Traditional mass Letter asking about music at mass Word: Rebuke Callers I went to an SSPX recently, and I find it very reverent.  What are Fr. Simon’s though...

1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 When we live with our eyes focused on our spiritual destiny, that keeps us looking up. Lk 4:31-37 What’s the deal with authority and power? Mass Hysteria:  Father’s story of being with Greek Sailors Letters: Question regarding Eastern Christians Question about relics Question about openness to life Word of the day: Destiny Callers I am protestant, but converting next...

1 Thes 4:13-18 Christians have hope in the face of death. We don’t believe in the rapture, we believe in the Parousia. Lk 4:16-30 Fr. Simon explains the familial dynamics between Jesus and his relatives in today’s Gospel Mass: Hysteria: Roman Chant Letters Where did the Latin language come from? Word of the Day: AIR Callers Our Lady of Garabandal and how Mary talks about the warning an...

1 Thes 4:1-8 The Lord is coming soon! We should be looking for honor and holiness in a spouse Mt 25:1-13 Oil is a symbol of virtue and of the Holy Spirit Mass Hysteria: The Real Presence Letters Letter about Church music Comment about Church clothing Word : Nimrod Callers Clarification about pre-nuptial agreements Caller thanking Father for Mass Hysteria segments Question about scattering ashes Qu...

Mt 24:42-51 This parable, Fr. Simon says, would have been greeted with humor. Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the document on the Liturgy from The Second Vatican Council . Letters: Letter from someone raised in the Christian Reformed Church Natural Family Planning and Humane Vitae comment Word of the Day: Blameless and Holiness Callers: When it comes to learning Latin, how do you know you’...

1 Thes 2:9-13 Why was anonymity hard to come by in the ancient world? Mt 23:27-32 What are whitewashed tombs? Mass Hysteria: Bringing Sanity to Liturgical Conversations Father explains that Protestants don’t see mass as a sacrifice Letters Letter from a church musician about church music Word of the day: Whitewashed Callers Why the Jewish people don’t believe that Jesus was God? I&#821...

Who was St. Bartholomew? And what does Nathaniel mean? Rv 21:9b-14 Father explains a Jewish wedding custom Jn 1:45-51 Why is the fig tree important? Mass hysteria: Father talks about some of the liturgical prescriptions of the Second Vatican Council Letters Letter about wedding garment and baptismal garment and what to wear to mass Is there an appropriate time for applause for mass? Word: to decei...

1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10 One of the oldest NT documents Mt 23:13-22 Fr. Simon unpacks the drama between the Scribes and Jesus Liturgical musings: Father gives his thoughts about liturgical issues Letters How is it our salvation to give God thanks? What happens if my confirmation sponsor isn’t Catholic? Word: Gehenna Callers: Does Father have an opinion about Kabala?

Jgs 11:29-39a Did God want Jephthah to sacrifice his daughter? Letters Did people really live 900 years old in the Bible? What do we call leaders of other faith traditions Is it sinful to remember the pleasures of previous sinful acts–also, can you sin after death? Do Jews believe in hell? Word Wedding Garment  

Jgs 9:6-15 Father describes the drama of Gideon in Judges Mt 20:1-16 Jesus talk’s about God’s justice in today’s Gospel Letters What is a litany, and why would we need to say it? Question about spirits and Dungeons and Dragons Word: Thy Callers Why does the Lord want us to accept that it is his body and blood? How can I deal with habitual sin?

Jgs 6:11-24a Father explains all of the dynamics of the Book of Judges, including atheism in the Old Testament. Letters; When we die, do we meet God and then go to heaven or hell? Father answers a question about Baptism Letter about 1 Kings, Solomon, and the Blessed Mother Question about the number of children to have Word of the Day: Angel/Messenger

Jgs 2:11-19 Father sees parallels between the situations going on in this passage Scripture and today’s society. Letters Question about Biblical taxes Father explains the importance of Baptism Gesture should we have during the consecration? Word To Guard Callers Are there apparitions about the rise of Germany? Why is there so much suffering in the world? Question about the Schoenstatt Aposto...

Mt 19:3-12 Father explains why God gives so many rules! Letters What happens to your guardian angel when you’re in purgatory? Letter about Catholics and Eastern Churches Word of the Day: Shiboleth Callers Was there a threat to John the Baptist during the slaughter of the Holy Innocents? Does Father like the Catholic Study Bible? Did Mary die and then assumed into heaven? I’m going thro...

Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17  Father explains the Biblical figure, Joshua. Mt 18:21–19:1 The key to understanding this Gospel is understanding the royal nature of God. Letters Letter about Pokémon and Dungeons and Dragons How should we receive communion? Word of the Day: Dulos Callers Question about marriage and re-entering the Church

Dt 34:1-12 Moses knew the Lord face to face Mt 18:15-20 What does it mean to treat our brother as a tax collector? Why should we memorize this Gospel passage? Letters Question about the Book of Enoch Thank you letter about praying for a listener How can I pick a spouse? Can Catholics donate their bodies to a body farm? Word of the day: Name Callers How do we understand Wisdom literature? My mom an...

2 Cor 9:6-10 What does being a cheerful giver mean? Jn 12:24-26 Jesus is not a philosopher–he’s a sacrifice Letters: Is it sinful to play with Pokémon? Word of the Day: Deacon Callers Comment about Dungeons and Dragons Question about confession

Dt 10:12-22 Father takes a look at Deuteronomy from a bird’s eye view and mentions the importance of welcoming the stranger Mt 17:22-27 What’s the temple tax that Jesus is talking about? Letters Question about judgement Are trials God’s punishment? Word of the Day: ALIEN Callers How Fr. Simon understands Catholics voting decisions What psalm was Jesus reciting on the cross?

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 This passage is Jesus’ favorite way to refer to himself. 2 Pt 1:16-19 Are Christian stories myths? Mk 9:2-10 There is a close association between today’s story and the Jewish feast of Booths. Letters Letter about the song “Jesus is just alright with me” Letter about the liturgy Comments about teaching a child Biblical Greek Word of the Day: Fulfill the exod...

Nm 20:1-13 Why didn’t Moses enter the promised land? What’s the significance of the number 40? Mt 16:13-23 Father explains the significance of the setting of today’s Gospel Letters Is it appropriate to spank children? Question from an Eastern Catholic–her pastor said her black dress was inappropriate for Church. What are the origins of the indulgences? Word of the day: Conf...

Nm 13:1-2, 25–14:1, 26a-29a, 34-35 Why the story of Moses and the Israelites teach us to not take God for granted! Mt 15: 21-28 Actually, Jesus never uses the word dog in the passage. The crux of the story is about trust! Letters Why didn’t Moses enter the promised land? Question about divorce, marital validity and the Matthean exception. Word of the day: Knife Callers Do I need an annulment...

Nm 12:1-13 Was Moses really the meekest man on earth? Mt 14:22-36 Why did Jesus make his disciples get into the boat? Letters Question about liturgy and charity Word of the Day: Hem Callers My 8 year old wants to learn biblical Greek, where should I find books for him? When the Israelites left Egypt, they brought animals, but why didn’t they just eat those? When we offer our masses and our c...