Father Simon Says

1 Jn 3:22–4:6 Father shares his theory about the audience of St. John's writings Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 What does Kingdom actually mean?  Letters:  If the parish read the wrong readings, did the mass count?  Father discusses God's royal nature and who is greater than John the Baptist Word of the Day: Metanoia  Callers: St. Teresa of Avila and her vision of hell, and light faults? My son goes to an Evangelical church, and he says he can't talk to me anymore if I mention the devil to him? What does this mean?  Was Christ' birth a supernatural one or a natural one?  Question about John the Baptist and how he wrote 1 John, 2 John Question about the Presentation and the timeline regarding that?

Lk 4:38-44 Simon Peter was married? Father described differences between Eastern and Western traditions on marriage and celibacy Mass Hysteria: Father talks about missals in the TLM and ad orientem worship Letters Letter about Traditional mass Letter asking about music at mass Word: Rebuke Callers I went to an SSPX recently, and I find it very reverent.  What are Fr. Simon’s thoughts?? If a person is a devout Catholic, but they lose someone, and they get mad at God, and then they die, do they still go to heaven? Why do Orthodox go right to left in sign of cross?

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by? Mass hysteria: Father talks about worshipad orientem Word of the Day: PleaseLetters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?

1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father begins Maccabees giving historical details, including what the mark of the covenant was Lk 18:35-43 What are we saved by? Mass hysteria: Father talks about ad orientem worship Word of the Day: Please Letters: Question about scapular enrollment Father answers a question about Jesus’ two natures Letter talking about proper attire for mass Why do Catholics have to be buried in the ground?

1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean? Letters:  What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? Word of the day: Palisade Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion, for those scared of going inside.  What does Fr. Simon think?

1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Mass Hysteria: What does the word Catholic mean? Letters:  What is the difference between consubstantiation and transubstantiation? Word of the day: Palisade Callers: Question about baptism and coming into the Catholic Church. How does Jesus stays with us after Holy Communion? Our pastor just announced he’s going to have drive through communion for those scared of going inside.  What does Fr. Simon think?

1 Thes 4:13-18 Christians have hope in the face of death. We don’t believe in the rapture, we believe in the Parousia. Lk 4:16-30 Fr. Simon explains the familial dynamics between Jesus and his relatives in today’s Gospel Mass: Hysteria: Roman Chant Letters Where did the Latin language come from? Word of the Day: AIR Callers Our Lady of Garabandal and how Mary talks about the warning and great chastisement, and what are Fr. Simon’s comment about that. About John the Baptist, does he have a ballpark figure on how long John the Baptist was in incarcerated before he died? As long as we obey God’s commandments, is it a sin to disagree?

Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is real wisdom? Lk 17:20-25 Where will God’s royal nature appear? Is Jesus’ Kingdom political? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about some of the church songs from the 70s Word of the day: Cross and Crucifix Letter: Do my prayers count? Question about the three days of darkness; what is it? Father talks about marriage in the ancient world Dad asks about his agnostic son who struggles with the Genesis story

Col 3:12-1 St. Paul writes with “guts of compassion” for the Colossians. What is real kindness Lk 6:27-38 Christ tells us to not be judgmental Mass Hysteria: The liturgy isn’t for entertainment Letters: Letter about the genealogy of the Tudors Father recommends this book: Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History: Stark, Rodney: 9781599474991: Amazon.com: Books Word of the Day: Spiritual Songs Callers: If we are called not to judge, shouldn’t the guy in Colorado just make the cake for the gay couple? Is it wrong for me to switch parishes because the music is unbearable at my current parish? A friend wants to be baptized but is not ready to be Catholic. Can I baptize him? What should I do?

1 Tm 3:14-16 Father explains what a Christian assembly is and what the secret of religion is! Jn 19:25-27 Was Jesus’ aunt at the foot of the cross? Mass Hysteria: Home Mass and Coffee Table Mass Letters: Father talks more about altar wine: do’s and don’ts Father reads a letter about Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Word of the day: Sword will pierce your heart Callers: Dustin: Which Bible should Catholics use? Question about today’s reading and would like to know why some translations say ‘which’ instead of ‘who’ as in ‘Our Father (who/which) art in heaven?’ A priest had the laity say the ‘Through Him, With Him and With Him.’ Is this a liturgical abuse? What are Father’s thoughts about the practice of intinction?

Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 Father talks about Malachi's idea of the messiah, and his experience with the goldsmith Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the importance of covenant and contracts Letters: Father answers a question about grace and works.  Can priests tell jokes in homilies?  Word of the Day: Terrible Callers:  If John the Baptist was the best Man and Jesus was the bridegroom, then who is the bride? Mary asks about the Fatima prayer David asks a question about the Novus Ordo mass  Father recommends his articles on the topic What doe the Catholic Church teach about ghosts?

1 Sm 1:24-28 Father explains  judges! (Not, Judy, though) and what the duties of parents are.  Lk 1:46-56 Father explains the difference between a spirit and souls  Mass Hysteria: Father talks about his first brush with show business  Letters:  Father talks about the perfect oneness between the Father and son Letter about a baby chewing rosaries  Word of the Day: Judge Callers In the first reading rea ding today What is an Ephah? Why wasn't the New Testament written in Aramaic or Hebrew? Question about reading from an Advent reading of Isaiah.

Sg 2:8-14 God isn't mentioned in this text, so why is this book inspired? Zep 3:14-18a Father talks about the sin of racism Mass Hysteria:  Father talks about participation at mass. Letters: Letter about the Church's treatment of indigenous Americans. Can the extraordinary ministers bring communion to everyone in the pews? Word of the Day: Exalt Callers:  My mother has been in a nursing home and she has dementia. She is on a feeding tube. Even though the USCCB says that food and water is ordinary means  Does she have to have a feeding tube since there is no hope of recovery? Do you think the push for more space travel is like the tower of babel? Isaiah 7 :10 from yesterday's reading Need a clarification.

Is 7:10-14 What does this prophecy in Isaiah actually mean?  Lk 1:26-38 Father connects this Gospel to Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter from a mass cantor  Letters: Question about the fire of the Holy Spirit  Father talks about the homily of Bishop Don Hying Word of the day: Rema Callers:  Why do we say 'we dare to say' instead of 'We humbly dare to say' at the Our Father? Why did it take Christ so long to come into this world? Which tribes practiced human sacrifice?

Mt 1:1-17 Why are there different genealogies for Matthew and Luke? Father explains Mass Hysteria: Father talks about weddings! Letters: Father reads a letter about fruit in Genesis Father answers letter about liturgical abuse Father offers a book recommendation to a listener's nephew in prison.  Listener's daughter has been in therapy, and wonders where to find a psychologist   Question about time in purgatory  Can Catholics use aromatherapy?  Word of the day: O

Is 54:1-10 Father talks about various approaches to scripture and the book The Case for Christ Lk 7:24-30 Didn't John know that Jesus was the messiah?  Mass Hysteria: Father talks about singing all the verses at mass Letters:  Father talks about ecology and stewardship at green burials  Father reads a letter about images of aborted fetuses Why don't parish offer confessions between masses on Sunday? Word of the day: Hosts Callers: I'm a Christian, but not catholic, and I can't get over what appears to be deification of saints and Mary. Fr. Simon's take on Hebrews 5-10

Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25 Does God create darkness and evil? Lk 7:18b-23  Father talks about St. Augustine’s interpretation of today’s Gospel Mass Hysteria: Father talks about canonizing the deceased at funeral masses Letters Father reads a letter about many are called but few are chosen. Question of fulfilling the obligation of receiving communion Letter about a same-sex relationship and a holiday party Word of the Day: Shabbat Callers I wonder if some songs I want for my funeral are appropriate Fast for 12 hours before communion? When I arranged my dad’s funeral, I asked the priest to pray for souls in purgatory

Zep 3:1-2, 9-13 Who was the prophet Zephaniah? Fr. Simon explains. Mt 21:28-32 What’s so bad about tax collectors? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about the origins of the prayers of the faithful Letters: Father reads a letter from girls that were abused by their father, and talks about the freeing power of forgiveness Word of Day: Forceful Caller: Our parish is growing and we’re even breaking new ground for a new church! Can divorced Catholics living as brother and sister go to confession? Father has been in and out of ICU the last few months. He is having bad nightmares about his salvation. Is there anything that could help him forgive himself from past sins?

Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Father talks about Bl. Solanas Casey, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and talking donkeys Mass Hysteria: Father talks about a music for Our Lady Letters: Letter clarifying blessing in the Orthodox church Father reads a letter from an evangelical listener who talks about issues in the pre-Reformation Church Question about Baptism and Judaism Do you think Mary was Baptized Word of the Day: Forceful Callers: I’m married, but someone I dated in the past, I’m always thinking about him and is this God’s way of punishing me? What does he think about mariachi music at the mass?

Is 48:17-19 Can laws be gifts? What does coveting actually mean? Father explains Mt 11:16-19 Our likes and dislikes have nothing to do with the truth of God. Mass Hysteria: Father talks about what’s wrong coffee table mass Letters Is there anything wrong with saying ‘spirit’ instead of Holy Spirit? Question about sins and red worms! Word of the Day: Vindicated Callers: We have a family member who is gay and she wanted to bring her partner for Christmas We have a ten year old son. What should I do? What is the meaning of the word beseech, like we ‘beseech’ you? In the parable of the vineyards, it says ‘few are chosen’  could you explain?