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Nm 11:4b-15 What does a Christian live for? Mt 14:13-21 Was the story of the loaves really miraculous? Letters Question about re-baptism Why are there 10 commandments? Word of the Day Compadre Callers Do the East and the West have compatible Trinitarian theologies? Where did St. Paul learn about Jesus?

Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37 What do the feasts in today’s reading mean? Mt 13:54-58 Mary was a very common name in the time of Jesus–what does this have to do with today’s Gospel? Letters: Can Catholics donate their body to science? Where’s the location of Heaven and Hell? Is the Mass Passover? Do the Orthodox believe in hell? Word of the Day: wave offering Callers A C...

Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 What’s the cloud of glory? Letters Does God give us what we ask for? What are we going to be judged on? What’s the difference between the Pauline Privilege and the Petrine Privilege? Word of the day:  Propitiatory (mercy seat) Callers:  Question about Eve and Divorce Why did Jesus have to sacrifice himself and die for us? Did Jesus know he was going to die?

Ex 34:29-35 Did Moses’ face have horns on it? The encounter with the Lord gives radiance Mt 13:44-46 Today’s passage is really about God’s royal nature Letters Father tells a touching story about Angels Question about having another child Word of the Day: Many Callers Question about the Eucharist and the Old Testament A caller asks about angels and death A question about Eve

Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 What is the wandering in Israel actually about? Mt 13:36-43 What was the good that God wants to give? Letters: What does Holy Ghost mean? Question about poverty and someone in need Can we receive communion in the Polish national Church? Is Passover vengeance? Question about veils in Church? Father Simon clarifies a question about slavery Sometimes you have to say no to your...

Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 Was the Golden Calf a God-platform? Also, what’s a God-platform? Mt 13:31-35 What’s the Kingdom of God? Letters: Questions about apostolic succession, Passover, Eucharistic bread, and biblical views of the family structure  

Ex 20:1-17 Father breaks down the 10 Commandments Letters How do I deal with disappointments in the Church? Question about angels Word of the day: Idol Callers Question about David and Solomon and The Sabbath

2 Cor 5:14-17 Is Paul a real apostle? What are your expectations about Jesus? Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 What’s the significance of the way the burial clothes are laid? Letters Does Our Lady have the imprint of the sacraments? Testimony about Lourdes Word of the Day: Shroud Callers Baby names: Can we name our baby Caeli Why did Jesus tell Mary M. not to cling to him? Can old people have relations if t...

Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 God is a jealous God? Why are the Israelites being tested? Letters Can I attend this wedding? Question about praying for sinners? Comments about The Veil Removed Could a Catholic baptize in the river? Word of the Day: Manna Callers Why do Catholics baptize infants? Question about Catholic and Protestant Baptism Is Jesus body and soul in heaven?

Ex 14:21—15:1 God really intervened in history. Mt 12:46-50 What’s Jesus trying to say in today’s Gospel? Letters Did God know that Lucifer become the Devil? Question about the Eastern and Western Churches Word of the Day: Glance Callers What do Christians believe about evolution? Where can I find a list of infallible doctrines?

Ex 14:5-18 Can we bargain with God and what happens after Pharaoh has a hardened heart? Mt 12:38-42 What are the purposes of signs? Letters Comment about perfume in Church Father goes into detail about a Eucharistic procession with several ethnic groups Word of the Day: Dewfall Callers Should I stay in my marriage? What does it mean for us to judge angels?

Ex 11:10—12:14 Did God make Pharoah’s heart hardened? Mt 12:1-8 Why does Jesus quote the book of Hosea? Letters Where does the phrase, “Son of Man” come from? Why did the Father give his youngest son the inheritance? Word of the day: Grace Callers: I’m going to Ephsesus in Turkey and a question about Mary’s House.  Is it legitimate to go visit?  And out tour is offeri...

Ex 3:13-20 God reveals his name to Moses–everything exists because God speaks its name. Mt 11:28-30 Father talks about humor in The Bible, and about Tapeinos (humble of heart). Letters Question about Sirach and God’s methods Word Worship Callers Mass fashion Why did Peter want to build a tent after the Transfiguration?

Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 Moses encounters God in the burning bush Mt 11:25-27 What’s the real meaning of the word mystery? Letters Commentary about Mike Aquilina (Scholar) Can I drink ZEN green tea? Word of the Day—Epiginosko (to recognize) Callers Can I go to a Greek Orthodox Church? Should I incorporate Jewish law into my life?

Ex 2:1-15a Father gives some background and context to the story of Moses Mt 11:20-24 What’s the Gospel triangle? Father Simon explains Letters: Are we going to change the text of the Lord’s prayer? A Christian attorney writes to Fr. Simon about the seal of confession Should we ask for mercy and not God’s judgment? Word of the Day: Papyrus Callers: Why did God create things that...

Ex 1:8-14, 22 –Father dives into the story of a new Egyptian King Mt 10:34—11:1 –What is the peace that Jesus gives? Letters: Does God lead us into temptation? Question about bishops and the papacy Callers: Question about excommunication and the Eucharist

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30  Father continues the deep dive into the beautiful life of Jacob. Mt 10:16-23 Father comments on the fact that Jesus alerts the disciples that he is sending them into danger and instructs them to be as shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves–but what does that mean? Letters: Question about perfection contrition Esau and Jacob–was the blessing given under false pretens...

First reading: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains the dramatic reunion between Joseph and his brothers, an argument for the Exodus’ historicity, and a commentary about miracles. Letters: Prayers for a woman who woman who was diagnosed with cancer Advice for someone going to confession and a teaching on repentance Letter regarding cremation and burial Word of the Day: Pharaoh Callers...

Bible Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father explains the dramatic stories of Jacob and Joseph Mt 10:1-7 Jesus sends out his disciples and gives them authority to drive out demons Letters Father reads a letter from a convert from Judaism and a letter about raising kids Word of the Day: At hand (engus) Callers: About Spirits and saints Do Catholics need to have a funeral? Could we take a look at the b...

Readings: Gn 32:23-33 Father explains the tumultuous relationship between Jacob and Esau. Mt 9:32-38  Father explains why the people where like sheep without a shepherd and tells a story about an amazing parish. Letters: Father responds to a letter about Middle Eastern hospitality Father discusses a letter about The Chosen Father discusses a laicized priest and the last rites/confession Word of th...

  Readings: 1 Reading: Father explains the familial dynamics in the reading from Genesis. Gospel Father explains the Calling of St. Matthew and what Jesus meant by “I desire mercy not sacrifice.” Letters Does the church allow arranged Marriages? Father gives advice to someone with an addiction to alcohol Word of the day Tax collector Callers Did Jesus invite himself over to Matthe...

Bible: Sacrifice of Isaac Why does God test us, Father asks? Father thinks that the reading should be read in the light of the Hebrews On one hand, it’s horrible–but Abraham was ready to offer his only son and believed that God would raise Isaac from the dead. Abraham had a complete trust in God Letters: Gives advice suggesting the listner to ask God what his will is He references the...

Gen 21: Abraham and Sarah discuss Ishmael and Isaac Jesus drives demons into the swine–who already belong to the devil. The townspeople were afraid b/c Jesus  drive out the demons.could Letters To a football coach with an issue with the ref: In a discussion, try to disarm an adversary; it’s better to argue that way, not with rage. Fr Simon references Abe Lincoln’s rehortic during...

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about Herod Agrippa, Miracles, the tradition of the apostles and the succession of Bishops. Fr. Simon answers letters about infant baptism, Word of the Day- Herod Caller Question-About the Liturgy Caller Question-Paul and the Eucharist Caller Question-Bread and the Eucharist

Daily Bible Study-Fr. Simon talks about how Sodom and Gomorrah and what does it mean to bury his father. He also talks about St. Irenaeus. Fr. Simon answers a letter about contraception. Word of the Day- Stiff-neck Caller Question-About the 2 days of darkness. Caller Question About the rosary Caller Question-Why Catholics called non-Christians? Caller Question-About John the Baptist and Jesus&#821...