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St. Paul is God's word? 

Did Jesus change humanity? 

I call you friends

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
Father discusses  Holy Orders & casting lots 

Jn 15:9-17
Father tells a story about eating with a Bishop

Letters
(22:42) - family members left the Church 
(28:45) - does it hurt when God uses us the way he wants? 
(31:01) - God hates divorce 

Word of the Day: Commandment (36:26)
Callers:
(38:56) - Is St. Paul's teachings truly the word of God?
(46:40) - We believe that Jesus was truly God and truly Man.  Did he change humanity?  
(49:40) -  "I call you friends" - who are these friends? 

<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/1?15" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Acts 1:15-17, 20-26</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses  Holy Orders &amp; casting lots </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/15?9" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="1">Jn 15:9-17</a>
<ul>
<li>Father tells a story about eating with a Bishop</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(22:42) - family members left the Church </li>
<li>(28:45) - does it hurt when God uses us the way he wants? </li>
<li>(31:01) - God hates divorce </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Commandment (36:26) Callers:
<ul>
<li>(38:56) - Is St. Paul's teachings truly the word of God?</li>
<li>(46:40) - We believe that Jesus was truly God and truly Man.  Did he change humanity?  </li>
<li>(49:40) -  "I call you friends" - who are these friends? </li>
</ul>

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Casting Lots - May 14, 2024

Marker 01

Marker 03

Check out this show from March 15, 2022

Is 1:10, 16-20
What is superstition? 

Mt 23:1-12
Father describes ancient Jewish rituals 

Letters
Question about disposing of Holy Things 
Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism
 Is it true that the Devil hates Latin? 

Word of the Day: Father 

Callers
A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out?  Could you respond to that?
Why do we have communion in the hand?

Check out this show from March 15, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/1?10">Is 1:10, 16-20</a>
<ul>
<li>What is superstition?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/23?1">Mt 23:1-12</a>
<ul>
<li>Father describes ancient Jewish rituals&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Question about disposing of Holy Things&nbsp;</li>
<li>Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism</li>
<li>&nbsp;Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Father&nbsp;
Callers
<ul>
<li>A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out? &nbsp;Could you respond to that?</li>
<li>Why do we have communion in the hand?</li>
</ul>

Call No Man Father - Father Simon Says - March 3, 2026

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>

Casting Lots - May 14, 2024

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