Father Simon Says

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 What did hypocrite mean in the ancient world?  Father shares a story of repentance  Letters Question about "the same sun the hardens the clay melts the wax" Who are the different James' of the New Testament  Did the Apostle John write John's Gospel? Can non-Catholics distribute ashes Father talks about the stations of the Cross Word of the day: He made him to be sin Callers: Why does one need to go confess venial sins in confession? I'm a music director, but the cantor is starting to choose the music themselves over my recommendations.  What should I do?  Is it okay to have meat during the reception of my father's funeral this Friday of Lent? Greek priest calls in to compliment Fr. Simon's bedside manner 

1 Pt 1:10-16 What does salvation have to do with our body?  Mk 10:28-31 Father tells a story of frustration at the parish  Letters:  When does the transubstantiation occur?  Question about the veil of Veronica Word of the Day: To Stoop Callers  What is Pentecostal Baptism and how is that different from Sacrament of Confirmation? My brother is gay, and is 63 years old. How should we approach our brother who recently came out?  Question about Lent, are you able to practice the Lenten practices, if you're in RCIA? Question about Isaiah 45:7  How does God create evil? Is there a particular saint, to pray when there's a stubborn cross we don't want to accept

1 Pt 1:3-9 Why does God allow temptation?  Mk 10:17-27 What's the right relationship to possessions?  Letters Question can a person in someone living in sin go to communion?  What is the sting of death?   What are the differences between earthly and heavenly wisdom Listener has a question about the Hitchcock movie, I Confess Word: Finishing up 1 Cor 13 Callers:  My daughter wanted to marry a non-practicing Muslim but her Byzantine priest (we're Byzantine) wouldn't do it b/c he needs to be Catholic.  Years later, I found out that same priest married a Byzantine and a Jew. How should I proceed? 

Jas 5:9-12 Father talks about the difficulty of division  Mk 10:1-12 Did God change his mind about morality?  Letters In the St. Michael Prayer, who is, O Prince of the Heavenly Host?  Which wisdom did God give to King Solomon?  Word of the Day: Hope Callers: Fr. Simon talks about 'Pentecostal' on the show, but could he clarify what that means?   If Genesis used the word 'We' from God, why in baptism does it have to be 'I'; referring to priest who used wrong word.  I'm Non-Catholic What does 'hosts' mean in the St. Michael prayer? Catholic Church's position on baptisms and weddings during Lent?  Okay during Lent? God draws straight w/cooked lines and narrow gates, is there hope for us? I heard Patrick Madrid say, 'Christ did not come to create Christianity, but Catholicism'.  Could Fr. Simon clarify?

Jas 5:1-6 Father talks about the early Roman Church, and how much in tithe we should give Mk 9:41-50 Father discusses the scandal of God being a carpenter Letters:  Father corrects the record about private revelation Father talks about the binary of man/woman Word of the Day: More from Corinthians  Callers:  Can I have a funeral mass for my long deceased husband?  Does an insincere confession deserve forgiveness? How to talk to an ex-Catholic that says the Catholic Church has just too many rules and regulations that are not biblical

 James 4:13-17 James is speaking to the powerful and that they have responsibility Mark 9:38-40 Being silent about evils in society Letters Could you describe what is a scrupulous spoon?  The use of "they", "he", "she"? Word of the Day: Mirror Callers: Helps Fr. Simon with a prayer when mixing wine and water Ask Fr. Simon for words of inpsiration for her mom who wants to die now How to honor the dead w/masses? Is the color blue in the Bible? How to deal with my mom who makes fun of me and my faith?  Where are we going to get new priests?

Fr. Simon talks about the authoritative teaching of St. Peter    Matthew 16:13-19 Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus gave authority to Peter.  Letters Priests who don't say mass regularly?  About mass being entertainment Question about prayer to Jesus and Mary "Fruit of Righteousness" and its meaning?  Word of the Day:  Infant   Callers: Another funeral mass said for my late dad when I move him next to my late mom? The priest doesn't have us say the creed during mass?  Difference b/w Catholics and Eastern Orthodox

 James 3:13-18 Fr. Simon discusses wisdom and knowledge  Mark 8:34-9:1 Fr. Simon discusses about the power of prayer and fasting  Letters Did Thomas Aquinas reject the Summa Theologica? What to do about someone praying loud in Church?    Word of the Day: Someone who can't speak   Callers: Why do people call for Jesus now when the Bible says we don't know when he's coming Is it okay to take pictures during Mass?  Question about St. Veronica

 James 2:14-24, 26 Fr. Simon discusses faith and works  Mark 8:34-9:1 About taking up the cross and following Him Letters What is the history of Lent?  What to do about forgetting  a sin in confession?  Bringing the Eucharist to my homebound mother  Does the Catholic Church have a teaching on Chiropractics?  How could Gentiles sin?  Word of the Day: Merous, "Speaking in Parts" Callers: Brings up an example of why we need "works" Question about Praise and Worship during Mass Question about the song "Rock of Ages" and if it's appropriate?

Jas 2:1-9 What is one of the great problems of our age?  Mk 8:27-33 Father discusses the reality of God's power Letters If I'm pregnant and not experiencing any issues in my pregnancy, can I receive anointing of the sick?  Father receives a letter about the children of Adam and Eve  A letter about being better than our ancestors  Father discusses why Israel required manna and quail Word of the Day: Speaking in tongues   Callers: My son committed adultery, and after that his mother in law said that he basically cursed the family.  What should he do now, especially b/c the mother in law lives with them?   Doing good to your enemies is like heaping coals of fire on their head.  This was an interpretation I have from yesterday's hearing?  What do you think about that? If we are supposed to keep the ashes together, why don't we keep relics together?  What's the basic theme of Paul's Letter to the Romans?

Jas 1:19-27 Why does God test us? And, what is anger?  Letters:  Do all of the terms for love mean the same in Latin?  Did Jesus appear to 500 people at the same time?  Is there hierarchy in heaven?  Eva asks about judgement  Word of the Day: Love never fails  Callers: My grandson was baptized and they used the wrong oil, is that still valid?   I'm having difficulties w/my marriage b/c my mother in law is competing for attention and love with her son/my husband?  What do I do? Any good book recommendations on Vatican II? Are the hands of Sedevanctist priests anointed and what they do is valid?  Could they bless my house?  

Jas 1:12-18 What are the leavens of our day? Mk 8:14-21 Does God tempt us?  Letters Father reads a letter about someone struggling with the Church Listener talks about reading the Bible every day How could Eve regret what she never experienced before?  Word of the day: Even more Corinthian musings! Callers Proverbs 25: 21-22, what does it mean by about give food to your enemies and the coals? If we've gone to confession throughout our lives, do those sins we confessed, appear in our final judgment? What does the Franciscan Coat of Arms mean? Was the crowning with thorns a common torture?

Jas 1:1-11 Father talks about the book, The Rise of Christianity and the early Jews that accepted Jesus Mk 8:11-13 Father tells a story of a priest who had problems with faith Letters: What is the role of fear in the Bible?  Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?  At a particular mass, the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick was offered to many at the parish--was that OK?  Word of the Day: More Corinthian commentary!  Callers: Was leprosy, just a name meaning someone was contagious with something? Could you explain who St. Valentine is and when did St. Valentine's Day turn to Valentine's Day? When we know someone is suffering, and we commiserate w/them, do we suffer with them and that brings us closer to Christ? Which word did Jesus actually use in John 4 with the Samaritan? Is a confession valid if the priest and penitent speak different languages?

1 Kgs 11:4-13 Why did God deprive the Kingdom to Solomon?  Mk 7:24-30 Today's Gospel always upsets people; why?  Word of the Day: Father continues his commentary on 1 Cor 13:6 Callers:  How did the succession of kingship go from Solomon to Jesus? What is Father's opinion about the people that have said they've died, gone to heaven, and come back? Did Adam and Even have children in the garden? Why or why not Question about Luke 16:9 and mammon

1 Kgs 10:1-10 The Bible includes ancient trade negotiations?  Mk 7:14-23 What does 'to defile' mean? Letters: What happened to sacrificial animals?  Can I go to my Protestant recovery center?  Word of the day: To keep an account Callers:  Why we don't kneel during the Lamb of God and the Sanctus? I have a question about Agape and Filial love as seen in John 21: 15-17 and would like Father's interpretation Are you allowed to receive communion twice a day?

1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30 What is man that God thinks of us?  Mk 7:1-13 What was the washing of the hands about?  Letters:  What are Father's thoughts about Ann Catherin Emmerich Father answers a question about reincarnation  Father deals with 1 Cor 13:5 and recommends The Four Loves by CS Lewis Word of the day: Irritate  Callers: My daughter wants to leave the Church to marry a non-Catholic, can you give me some advice?  What does the word 'begotten' mean and was anybody else 'begotten'?

Mk 6:53-56 What is the significance of the hem of Jesus' garment?  Father also explains the significance of the resurrection account from Sunday's reading.  Letters:  Father explains who the magi were Word of the day: Agape  Callers Question about the Douay–Rheims Bible?  It has 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 3 Kings, 4 Kings but no Samuel? Question from today's 1st reading and question about the Ark of the Covenant mentioned in today's reading 

Sir 47:2-11 Who was Sirach? Father Simon Explains Mk 6:14-29 Father explains all the drama of the Herod family Letters Is Jesus the first born son?  What does it mean that Jesus says, "They may look but not see." The Eucharist at our monstrance is grey in color, how old is the Eucharist?  Word of the Day: Father continues his extended word study Callers:  A couple friends say that Peter wasn't the first pope and that Jesus didn't really appoint Peter as the head.  Could you help? How to help my daughter who's in argument regarding a friend who's lesbian?   Could you elaborate on what you said about contemporary praise/worship music is like 'me' music?

1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 Should we expect perfection from humans?  Mk 6:7-13 Why does Jesus instruct the 12 to take nothing for the journey?  Letters Where does the dog in Tobit comes from?  If you receive only the host at mass, do you receive the Blood of the Lord?  What does it mean to be poor in spirit?  Word of the Day: Corinthians word study Callers:  A Muslim person told me that my bible is not reliable because it's undergone many translations as opposed to the Koran which hasn't been translated. Can Father explain?  I just lost two brothers recently, would the first brother know about the second brother dying, and could that first brother pray for him? Could I receive holy communion, if I wasn't married in the Church, and my wife was baptized Lutheran, could I still receive communion? My niece is getting married in a same-sex ceremony, I said I wouldn't go, but it's causing consternation.  What should I do?

Father talks about the feast of the presentation and virtue signaling  Letters: Why do the people dress us statues of Jesus on Candlemas?  Father explains why devotion to the Christ child is an important thing Are there good sins?  Can you highlight your Bible?  How do we understand Jesus' words about "they shall look and not see?" Word of the day: Word study on 1 Cor 13 Callers: Question about the standing altar in the General Instructions of the Mass Did the Holy Family flee to Egypt after the Presentation?