Bible Study

Is John 20:23 a proof for confession? 

Can Catholics talk to mediums? 

Spray Bottle

May thy kingdom come

Word of the Day

What is 'forever' for us? 

I'm Italian and part-Jewish

How do we clean the sacred vessels 

Why is the sigmata on the hands? 

Bible Study: (2:30)

1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59
Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah

Lk 19:45-48
Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees

Letters
(19:52) -  Is John 20:23 a proof for confession? 
(25:20) – Can we use mediums? 
(30:00) - Can we put holy water in a spray bottle?   
(33:23) – What does ‘they kingdom come’ mean? 

Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:27)

Callers 
(40:04) – What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God?
(44:12) – I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? 
(48:42) – How do we clean sacred vessels? 
(50:20)- Why do we show Jesus’ stigmata on his palms?

Originally Aired on: 11/19/21, 11/23/22, and 11/28/22

Bible Study: (2:30)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1maccabees/4?36">1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/19?45">Lk 19:45-48</a>
<ul>
<li>Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(19:52) -  Is John 20:23 a proof for confession? </li>
<li>(25:20) – Can we use mediums? </li>
<li>(30:00) - Can we put holy water in a spray bottle?   </li>
<li>(33:23) – What does ‘they kingdom come’ mean? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Eucharist (37:27)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(40:04) – What is the difference between forever for humans and forever for God?</li>
<li>(44:12) – I learned I am part Jew. But both of my Parents from Italy. How do you make sense of this? </li>
<li>(48:42) – How do we clean sacred vessels? </li>
<li>(50:20)- Why do we show Jesus’ stigmata on his palms?</li>
</ul>
Originally Aired on: 11/19/21, 11/23/22, and 11/28/22

Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

Bringing Christ to the world through the media

Father Simon Says

Book of Maccabees - November 24, 2023

Letters

Callers 

Check out this great show from March 11, 2022!

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?

Check out this great show from March 11, 2022!
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/18?21">Ez 18:21-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5?20">Mt 5:20-26</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains who the Pharisees were</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David</li>
<li>a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Righteousness&nbsp;
Callers:
<ul>
<li>A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already. &nbsp;What do I say to him?</li>
<li>What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - February 27, 2026 - Ezekiel Saw the Wheel [ENCORE]

Word on Fire 

Phone Calls

Check out this great show from March 10, 2022

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 Removedmovie

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?

Check out this great show from March 10, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/esther/4">Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7?7">Mt 7:7-12</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains how Christians pray</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Father corrects the record about Psalm 50</li>
<li>Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness</li>
<li>Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle?</li>
<li>Father talks about the Veil Removed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM">movie</a></li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia&nbsp;
Callers:
<ul>
<li>My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Does God love Satan since he made him?</li>
<li>I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?</li>
</ul>

Copy of Father Simon Says - February 26, 2026  - How Do Christians Pray? [ENCORE]

Check out this 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 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? 

Check out this show from March 9, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jonah/3?1">Jon 3:1-10</a>
<ul>
<li>Did Jonah exist? Father explains&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?29">Lk 11:29-32</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the sign of Jonah?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why do people bow to the priest processing in?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation?</li>
<li>Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Altar&nbsp;
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What does 'the Word became flesh' mean?</li>
<li>Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old.</li>
<li>How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass?</li>
<li>Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Book of Maccabees - November 24, 2023

In 1 playlist(s)

Father Simon Says

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips