Father Simon Says

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the objection the Jews had to Jesus making himself equal to God.   Word of the Day – Equal Caller Question – Is there any thought in the Jewish community about building a 3rd Temple? Caller Question – Is it true that Jewish belief is that a child is not human until it is born? Caller Question – How are we called to pray for our enemies? Caller Question – Is there any scripture to pray for the repose of a soul? Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 3 days of darkness?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the flowing of water from the temple.   Caller Question – Is there salvation for those who are anti-life? Word of the Day – Mania

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and what it means when we hear about the creation of new heavens and new Earth.   Word of the Day – Lo Caller Question – Who has the authority to bind sin on Earth? Caller Question – Would it be better to not be born than to end up in Hell? Caller Question – What is the “New Israel” that Father Simon talks about? Caller Question – What was the purpose of Jesus fasting for 40 days?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and which is the first of all the commandments.   Caller Question – Are the homeless considered part of the poor that Jesus talked about? Caller Question – Why is there wickedness in heavenly places? Word of the Day – Ephraim Caller Question – How do we know when to “turn the other cheek” and having a conversation to resolve an issue?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the power of Jesus to drive out demons.   Caller Question – Has a family member who was a Mason, should he be concerned? Caller Question – Can he use holy oil for things like gardening? Word of the Day – The Strong Man Caller Question – The 5th sorrow of Joseph. Wants any insight that Father Simon could provide. Caller Question – Why does the word “and” appear so much in the bible?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the statutes and decrees that Moses gave to Israel.   Caller Question – Why is the Eucharist not mentioned in the Nicene Creed? Word of the Day – Statutes Caller Question – Why do we baptize people as children? Caller Question – How do we know that the Shroud of Turin is real?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how often Jesus tells us that we must forgive others.   Word of the Day – Ecclesia Caller Question – Is it okay to go to a non Catholic prayer group? Caller Question – In John 4:21 Jesus uses the word “woman” when talking to the woman at the well. Is that the same word “woman” that Jesus used for his mother at the wedding at Cana? Caller Question – Can we forgive others through cards or letters?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the acceptance of prophets in their native land.   Word of the Day – Earth Caller Question – Must we interact with people whom we have forgiven but don’t really like? Caller Question – If Jesus was born Jewish, when did he become Christian? Caller Question – Her 9 year old grandson is being denied baptism because he is 9. Why is that?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the plot to kill Joseph, the son of Israel.   Caller Question – Is it true that we are to cover statues during the 5th week of Lent? Caller Question – Can a Catholic be in a civil marriage and still receive the Eucharist? Word of the Day – Many Colored Caller Question – When the apostles said they knew Jesus by the blessing, what is the blessing they are referring? Caller Question – What is the identity of the “prince of the heavenly host” in the St Michael prayer?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the warning against trusting in man over God.   Word of the Day – Bosom Caller Question – When we pray the rosary, who are we praying to? Caller Question – How was Jesus Jewish in Mary was not Jewish? Caller Question – Did Jesus perform miracles on Earth after his resurrection? Caller Question – Is it okay to force children to pray the rosary with you?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the request made by the mother of the sons of Zebedee.   Word of the Day – Servant and Slave Caller Question – What are the social ramifications of the second ecumenical council? Caller Question – How do we know the bible is true?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the meaning of the word Rabbi.   Word of the Day – Tassels Caller Question – Is the Johnson and Johnson vaccine okay to take? Caller Question – Who are the daughters of lust from St Gregory the Great? Caller Question – How to not be of the worldly way?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus means about judging others.   Word of the Day – Merciful Caller Question – How are we not to judge like scripture says since we are all human and judge others?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why you should not call your brother Raqa.   Word of the Day – Elsewhere Caller Question – Is Mass valid if words are added during the consecration? Caller Question – Do Catholics believe in predestination?   ***Originally Aired on February 8th 2021***

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and who Queen Esther was.   Caller Question – How can she deal with her loneliness? Word of the Day – Myrtle Caller Question – How can we explain that Jesus doesn’t know the end of time? Caller Question – Is it okay to confront someone who is breaking the Eucharistic fast? Caller Question – Was Mary dead or alive at the time of the Assumption?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the sign of Jonah.   Word of the Day – Stuff Caller Question – Her sister is pregnant and has serious health conditions and is considering an abortion. What is Church teaching? Caller Question – Is it sinful to eat meat on Friday?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching the Our Father to others.   Caller Question – Can Pope Francis change the words of the Our Father? Caller Question – In the agony in the garden, did Jesus need our prayers during that time? Word of the Day – Transgression Caller Question – What does the word “Stuff” mean in the book of Exodus?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?”   Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 70 elders who looked at God? Word of the Day – Rock Caller Question – Her cousin got married in City Hall. Husband refuses a Catholic wedding that he promised he would do. What are the cousins options? Caller Question – How can he strong and positive especially due to his mental health issues? Caller Question – Why are there so many divorces in the world today?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus has to say about fasting.   Caller Question – Is there an Archangel Uriel? Caller Question – Is yoga okay to do for Catholics? Caller Question – Where do we get the prayer to the Holy Spirit? Word of the Day – Hypocrite Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the difference in translations for John 13 and the washing of the feet in different bibles? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the phrase “We lift our hearts up to the Lord”?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which we are told to deny ourselves and carry our cross.   Caller Question – Where in the bible does it say that “it is not good for man to be alone”? Caller Question – Are the sacraments valid if you are not in a state of grace? Word of the Day – Cross Caller Question – Are venial sins forgiven when we bless ourselves with holy water? Caller Question – Where in St Paul’s letters does he mention purgatory?