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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

2308 - Spy Wednesday - March 27, 2024
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  • 2308 - Spy Wednesday - March 27, 2024

    Bible Study: (1:59)

    Is 50:4-9a

    Why is the word ‘no’ so important? 

    Mt 26:14-25

    Why is the word ‘no’ so important? 

    Letters

    (22:12) – Do the angels feel pain?  (23:32) – Why do Catholics pray to Mary and believe in the Assumption?  (26:51) – What is expected of me when a loved one dies?  (29:43) – my girlfriend was baptized in the Ethiopian orthodox Church and receives communion, is that OK? 

    Word of the Day: HESED (34:29)

    Callers 

    (37:49) – First Fridays, you’re supposed to go to communion on First Friday, does it start all over? (42:38) – My friend invited me to a Passover service, at a reformed Jewish temple.  Is it okay to go? (45:27) – I’m 71 years old, Catholic, but I don’t recall ever doing confirmation.  Does it make sense to do it now?

    Original Air Date: March 27, 2024

    Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • 2307 - And It Was Night - March 26, 2024

    Bible Study (1:40)

    Is 49:1-6

     A light to the nations! 

    Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

    Did Jesus kneel before Judas? 

    Letters

    (18:18) – Is Mary of Bethany Mary of Magdalene?  (20:53) – Did Jesus die after three or six hours on the cross?  (22:58) – what’s the story about how Fr. Simon and his Rabbi friend met

    Word of the Day: Recline (29:41)
    Callers

    (32:51) – If Judas was put there for the betrayal of Christ Was he truly a traitor? (35:07) – When Jesus Gave Judas the bread did the devil enter Judas? (37:21) – Why were there two verses cut out of today’s Gospel? (41:31) – Did God give Moses more than 10 commandments? (44:50) – When we pray alone, can we use me/my instead of us/we? (46:01) – Should you go to confession even if you don’t have anything to confess? (47:45) – Can father explain the sense of the faithful? 

    Original Air Date: April 4, 2023

    Tue, 26 Mar 2024
  • 2306 - Palaces of the Poor - March 25, 2024

    Bible Study: (3:26)

    Father discusses ancient calendar issues 

    Jn 12:1-11

    Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor. 

    Letters

    (21:05) – Palm procession question – Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt?  (25:48) – Custom to cover images (28:43) – God’s justice in the OT 

    Word of the Day: Nard (33:48)

    Callers 

    (37:02) – Paul knew very little bit about Jesus’ teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that? (42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days.  Recommendations on what to see? (44:43) – Is Baptism necessary for salvation?  (47:40) – Is there a connection b/w today’s Gospel and the washing of the Apostle’s feet? (48:52) – In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says ‘Pray to not be put to the test’  What is he referring to that?

    Today's encore show is from April 03, 2023

    Mon, 25 Mar 2024
  • 2305 - Why Jesus Calls Himself Son of God – March 22, 2022

    Jer 20:10-13

    Why does God allow for temptation? 

    Jn 10:31-42

    Why does Jesus call himself the Son of God? 

    Letters

    (19:55) – I’m uncomfortable when the priest washes parishioner’s feet (21:53) – Are there giants in the Old Testament?   (24:29) – Do kids need a saint name for Baptism?  (25:20) – Why don’t we say Amen in the Fatima prayer?  (26:21) – What does Seraph mean?  (27:41) – I heard that St. Faustina said that “at the time of my death, I am my own apostle.” 

    Word of the Day: Perturbed (29:58)

    Caller 

    (33:35) – My daughter lives in a rural area, and there’s no nearby Catholic school, is it okay for her daughter to go to a Baptist school? (36:41) – The priest yelled at me for not going to mass every week, which is hard for my condition.  What do you think? (40:06) – When did the slapping for confirmation begin and end? (40:40) – Jesus tends to double down on certain statements in the Gospels such as about the Eucharist and that he’s the Son of God.  What do you think about his doubling down Father? (42:33) – When they say God made us in his image, and he’s a spirit, how does that work? (44:32) – Is it a sin to eat out on a Sunday because you’re making other people work? (45:54) – How do you respond to a son who thinks God is angry? 

    Original Air Date: March 29, 2024

    Fri, 22 Mar 2024
  • 2304 - The Name of God - March 21, 2024

    Bible Study: (1:42)

    Father begins with a discussion of yesterday’s Gospel

    Gn 17:3-9

    What are the works of Abraham?

    Letters

    (19:05) – Jesus and the Seraph comment (22:07) – Michael accuses Fr. Simon of superscessionism  (25:09) – What does it mean to pray ‘Lamb of God?’ (28:04) – Evidence of Peter’s existence

    Word of the Day: I AM (33:01)

    Callers 

    (37:59) – Are only the Catholics going to heaven?  What about non-Catholics, like the Buddhists? (41:22) – Could you explain the unbloodied sacrifice of the mass? (44:00) – Is it a sin to name a child with a demonic name?  (46:33) – How do you receive the graces of Divine Mercy?

    Original Air Date: March 30, 2023

    Thu, 21 Mar 2024
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