Father Simon Says
St. Patrick's Day - Father Simon Says - March 17, 2025
(2:43) Bible Study: Daniel 9:4b-10 Can you break the law of gravity by jumping off of a cliff? Luke 6:36-38 What does it mean not to judge? Also, keep giving and be a person who gives. Jesus is telling us to be a person who is not judgmental, who is compassionate and consistently does good. (20:1…
49:11
Is Gambling a Sin?
(3:16) Bible Study: Ezekiel 18:21-28 The mercy of God and the justice of God are not unopposed. Matthew 5:20-26 --Righteousness has to do with the nature of God and it's oriented to the good of the other. (19:48) Letters: What is the Church's position of cremation? What do you think abou…
49:11
You Can't Love Someone Without Listening to Them
(6:03) Bible Study: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 —Queen Esther is taking her life in her hand when speaking the truth to the King Matthew 7:7-12 —-God will give you what you need. If I door doesn't open, don't push it open, there's a reason why it's locked. (21:15) Lette…
49:11
Jonah and Nineveh - Father Simon Says - March 12, 2025 [ENCORE]
Enjoy this Encore show from March 9, 2022 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 talk…
49:10
The Most Dangerous Prayer to Pray - Father Simon Says - March 11, 2025
(2:35) Bible Study: Matthew 6:7-15 Do Catholics babel like the pagans with their many prayers? (19:44) Break 1 (21:39) Letters: Did Peter curse himself when denying Jesus? Father explains the creation of women. Can none Catholics consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions.…
49:12
How the Devil Attacks Us - Father Simon Says - March 10, 2025
(2:35) Bible Study: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains Matthew 25:31-46 How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don’t worry It fits better than you’d think. Luke 4:1-13 Is there importance to the word “if” in this passage? (22:35) Break 1 (26:21…
49:13
Why Fast? - Father Simon Says - March 7, 2025
(4:01) Bible Study: Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exerci…
49:12
Repent!!! - Father Simon Says - March 6, 2025
(4:04) Bible Study: Matthew 4:17 Father talks about the meaning of the word repent and gives some tips on it. Luke 9:22-25 What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (20:42) Break 1 (25:19) Letters: Why would a priest change the names of the saints mentioned during the Mass prayers…
49:13
Ash Wednesday - Father Simon Says - March 5, 2025
(3:00) Bible Study: Joel 2:12-18 Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music. 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance. (22:26) Break 1 (23:30) Letters: Are TVs in church okay to have? H…
49:12
What do we Get from God - Father Simon Says - March 4, 2025
(3:35) Bible Study: Sirach 35:1-12 Father talks about sacrifice and its connection with the liturgy of the hours. Mark 10:28-31 Father talks about fasting and where it comes from (24:39) Break 1 (25:42) Letters: Why should we fast for a particular intention? Are there certain things that open up …
51:12