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Being Saved - May 3, 2024
Bible Study: (1:37) Who are the Apostles? 1 Cor 15:1-8 What does it mean to be saved? Jn 14:6-14 How are we going to do greater things than Jesus? Letters: (23:32) - I'm so glad you're back Father! (24:08) - What does St. Faustina mean by "my heart, my soul, my spirit" (27:35) - Revelations &…
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Back to the Podium, Again! - May 2, 2024
Father Simon returned live to the mic after recovering from an illness! St. Athanasius & the Trinity (2:49) Acts 15:7-21 Father discusses the reasonable moral code of the religion of Israel Jn 15:9-11 The biggest word in the Bible is 'AS' Letters: (22:06) - Funny thing happened on the way to t…
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Why do Priests Wear Black? - May 1, 2024
Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters (15:30) Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV sho…
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Paradise Lost - April 30, 2024
Bible Study: (1:53) Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters (22:04) What is the Holy Communion fast? What’s Father’s take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks …
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Zeus and Latin Maxims - April 29, 2024
Bible Study: (1:45) Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean ? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both Letters (20:02) Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires Listener asks about the “Lamb of God” at mass Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill S…
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Going Home When We Die - April 26, 2024
Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 13:26-33 The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr Jn 14:1-6 We go home when we die Letters (21:00) – Why wasn’t the beloved disciple q…
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The Feast of St. Mark - April 25, 2024
Bible Study: (1:48) Mk 16:15-20 Who was St. Mark? Letters (20:20) – Why do we ask for forgiveness? (22:32) – Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites? (28:06) – Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles? (28:57) – How did the earth get populated? (34…
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Hearing the Holy Spirit – April 24, 2024
Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office? Jn 12:44-50 What’s the main benefit to being a Christian? Letters Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia? Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon’s take on altar servers Word of the Day: Synagogue Callers Why does Apostles Creed…
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Istanbul, Not Constantinople – April 23, 2024
Bible Study: (2:02) Acts 11:19-26 Why did God keep the Israelites isolated? Letters (26:37) – Using an abundance of a tip? (30:30) – What does a person do with an old torn Bible? Word of the Day: Christos (34:13) Callers (36:30) – Mass while traveling: The Cruise doesn’t have a Catholic pr…
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An Indulgent Episode - April 22, 2024
Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans? Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church? Letters (22:34) – Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue (27:18) – What’s the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (34:57) Callers …
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