Father Simon Says

Is 49:8-15 Father goes through some of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament Jn 5:17-30 Father shares a hairbrained theory of Jesus and miracles  Letters: What does a mystery mean?  If I'm in a toxic marriage, what should I do?  Do you see an increase in spiritual attack against traditional marriage?  Word of the Day: The Resurrection of Condemnation  Callers I have a question about the paschal Candle; are we supposed to get a new one each year?  If your spouse has passed away, are you able to remarry? What does it mean when Jesus says 'my yoke is easy and my burden light'? How do we pronounce Jesus' name plural?  I am a child from divorce; thank you for your comments about divorce.

Father talks about the followers of John the Baptist that still exist today!  Jn 5:1-16 Why were the people unimpressed by the miracle?  Letters: In today's Gospel, was the man sick because of his sin?  I work with a group of those with disabilities, can I eat meat with them?  Father answers a question about the homily and when it must be preached Sarah asks about the surrender novena Word of the Day: Image and likeness  Callers Can you recommend a book for people struggling with desolation? Caller tells a story about the shortest homily he ever heard Why is the Rosary such a powerful gift from God? What denomination was Jesus?

Is 65:17-21 What has changed because Jesus is the Messiah?  Jn 4:43-54 Father discusses the significance and purpose of miracles Letters: Listener asks about the theory that a prophet dies on the anniversary of his conception What does this passage of scripture mean, "For our sake he made himself to be sin..."?  Word of the Day: Sin  Callers Does Gen 3:15 speak about Mary?  At my son's Catholic school's Women's History Month bulletin board, there's a trans person on there.  The admin says it was going to stay because they wanted to be inclusive and tolerant.  What should I do?  Does Fr. Simon have tips on how to handle fear when attacked by the devil?

Father explains the significance of Marian devotion and consecration Lk 1:26-38 Father explains the prophecy in today's Gospel & the word Emmanuel  Letters Emily asks Father about the Divine Mercy Chaplet Word of the Day: Consecration  Callers: What's the church's teaching on meditation? What does it mean to love God with all of my heart, mind, and soul?  Caller has a question about praying to the Holy Spirit during mass

Jer 7:23-28Father explains faithfulness and how it's not as present in today's culture Father talks about the significance of Our Lady of Fatima Luke 11: 14-23Father talks about exorcisms and the "finger of God" Letters--Is it wrong to celebrate w/family on Saturday night before Easter?--If we aren't supposed to eat meat on Fridays for Lent, why could we eat fish? --A listener asks about his interest in the Orthodox Church especially in regards to their beliefs about Mary --Orthodox friends asking why is the Pope consecrating to RussiaWord of the Day: Immaculate  Callers --Should you do acts of mortification for penance?

Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains some of the complexities of Jewish ritual law Mt 5:17-19 Father tells a story about a friend who is always calling people to charity  Letters Do you need to fast on Friday, March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation?  Father received a letter from a mom whose daughter is in a same-sex relationship. Where is the line between constant forgiveness and a toxic relationship? Word of the Day: Mother of God Callers  How are you supposed to deal with a situation where they say, 'they are assigned a sex' Pray and Fast this Friday for Russia/Ukraine, but still a solemnity on Friday?  What to do? What do if you remembered a sin from the past?

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab What is the Septuagint and why is it relevant to today's reading?  Lk 4:24-30 Father talks about the folly of our own expectations Word of the Day: Immaculate  Letters:  Katherine asks about a goat sacrifice during Yom Kippur

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Were the ancients woke? Father explains.    Lk 4:24-30 Father explains the importance of unity Letters Question about the way my priest says the Collect Father talks about Revelation and Mary's role in salvation  Word of the Day: Agape    Callers Question about authority and the different books of the Bible, accepted in the Canon My sister is getting married outside the Church.  I'm her Maid of Honor; is it okay to continue being the Maid of Honor?   Could we change the words to the Nicene Creed to make it more personal?

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Father gives the history of Joseph and his brothers Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Father explains precisely where Jesus was crucified and how it explains today’s Gospel Father explains the Church's teaching on evolution Letters I’m going to be a mid-wife, but the organization I’m going to work with supports contraception, is that OK? Father gets a letter about German greetings What is the purpose of life? Word of the day: Fruit

Jer 17:5-10 Father talks about the need for examination of conscience  Lk 16:19-31 Father talks about why the story of Lazarus is actually funny Letters Father answers a question on sola fide What are Father's thoughts about singing Tantum Ergo during communion?  Priest didn't want parishioner to talk about purgatory anymore Are leprechauns evil spirits? How can we show love to those in same-sex relationships without showing approval?  Father reads a question about liturgy and Latin   Word of the day: Metanoia

Jer 18:18-20 Father explains what we can learn from history  Mt 20:17-28 Was Jesus just a philosopher?  Letters Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans?  Can we believe in evolution? Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday? Word of the Day: Servant Callers  What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart? Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection? How did early Christians celebrate Lent? 

Is 1:10, 16-20 What is superstition?  Mt 23:1-12 Father describes ancient Jewish rituals  Letters Question about disposing of Holy Things  Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism  Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?  Word of the Day: Father  Callers A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out?  Could you respond to that? Why do we have communion in the hand?

Dn 9:4b-10 God will forgive sins, but won't he forgive? Lk 6:36-38 Father talks about what one of the most important words of the Bible is Letters Why do people bow to the priest as he approaches the altar? Caller writes in about quiet in the sacristy If confirmation completes baptism, does it make up for any defect in my original baptism? Word of the Day: Star Callers What verb tense did Zacchaeus use? How do you know that this specific mate that God has for you, is the right one? I saw a woman barefoot in mass?  Is that okay? What to do if you don't agree with the pastoral decision of my bishop?

Ez 18:21-28 Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?  Mt 5:20-26 Father explains who the Pharisees were Letters Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest Word of the Day: Righteousness  Callers: A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already.  What do I say to him? What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removed movie Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia  Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward?  Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there?   Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?

Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah exist? Father explains  Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?  Letters: Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?  Why do people bow to the priest processing in?  Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation? Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass Word of the Day: Altar  Callers  What does 'the Word became flesh' mean? Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old. How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days? 

Is 55:10-11 Who is the ultimate statement of God?  Mt 6:7-15 What's the most challenging verse in today's passage?  Letters Listener writes in about an infanticide bill What's the altar of repose?  With all the signs of tribulation happening, why doesn't the Catholic Church talk about the rapture?  Was 'take up your cross' a common phrase in Jesus' time?  Word of the Day: Trespass  Callers: Pronunciation of a couple of words and how it affected old testament stories?  How to pronounce the Hebrew letter, 'Sin' and 'Shin' and did it make a difference? When someone dies, is that God's will?  My husband died of COVID a couple of months ago. Is there supposed to be a 15th Station of the Cross? I went to a funeral at a mortuary, and it was a layperson who facilitated the funeral, and it was a Catholic funeral 

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Why does Catholicism have so many rules?  Mt 25:31-46 Are we saved by our works?  Letters: Mother lost contact with her formerly abusive father---should she write to him?  Father reads a letter about population issues--Countries in Africa are growing above replacement levels Can Catholics do a rosary marathon for peace? Is sleep paralysis a form of spiritual attack?  Word of the Day: Holy  Callers How could I deal w/my mom who continually shames me? How many eucharistic prayers are there and my church is using a new one where it means reconciliation? Why are the symbols that represent the Gospels, those particular symbols? How is that passing down given to us, all those canons (from previous conversation)

Is 58:1-9a Why do we actually fast?  Mt 9:14-15 Father discusses the rule of fasting  Letters Father gets a letter about 'Amazing Grace'; Father gives a history of the song Is there salt in holy water?  Can a non-Catholic read at mass Listener writes in about her experience of Anglicans and the communion of saints  Word of the day: Cry out Full-throated Callers: What advice could you give our family, as my husband was fired after 31 years.  More like spiritual advice? Why do people bow when the priest leaves and enters the Church? Lost my husband last month, and I'm struggling in my grieving.  What could I do? Could you explain Rogation Days?

Dt 30:15-20 Father asks whether we can break the law of God   Lk 9:22-25 Father talks about what the cross is actually about  Letters Father reads a letter about the nature of salvation Can a validly baptized not Catholic go to confession?  Can I open the tabernacle without the pastor's permission? Word of the Day: commandments, statues, and judgements  Callers Can you clarify what we should understand about the rapture and why it is not Church teaching? When some are taken, which are left and which are left behind? Can you help me better understand when Jesus said, 'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me' on the Cross?