Bible Study

Venerating Orthodox Saints

What happens in the Rosary? 

Finding a Catholic godparent

Jesus at the Last Supper

Word of the Day

Mass & Traveling

Bible Study: (1:55)

Acts 20:28-38
Early Church structure,  talking to Bishops & the importance of giving

Letters
(21:54) - Can we venerate Orthodox saints? 
(23:55) - What happens when we pray the Rosary. Part of the prayer are the Hail Mary's when we ask Mary to "pray for us now and the hour of our death." We aren't praying to God directly are we?
(28:55) - Finding a Catholic Godparent
(30:54) - Who was at the Last Supper? 

Word of the Day: Consecrate (33:17)

Callers:
46:34 - I was told by a priest, and that if you're traveling, you don't need to make mass on Sunday?  Could you clarify?

Note: we had some audio issues at the end of the show; we apologize for the inconvenience. 

Bible Study: (1:55)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/20?28" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Acts 20:28-38</a>
<ul>
<li>Early Church structure,  talking to Bishops &amp; the importance of giving</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(21:54) - Can we venerate Orthodox saints? </li>
<li>(23:55) - What happens when we pray the Rosary. Part of the prayer are the Hail Mary's when we ask Mary to "pray for us now and the hour of our death." We aren't praying to God directly are we?</li>
<li>(28:55) - Finding a Catholic Godparent</li>
<li>(30:54) - Who was at the Last Supper? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Consecrate (33:17) Callers:
<ul>
<li>46:34 - I was told by a priest, and that if you're traveling, you don't need to make mass on Sunday?  Could you clarify?</li>
</ul>
Note: we had some audio issues at the end of the show; we apologize for the inconvenience.

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Consecrated in the Truth - May 15, 2024

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

(2:47) Bible Study:
Father talks about Saint John the Baptist

(19:43) Break 1
(20:24) Letters:
Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion,

(32:33) Break 2
(33:29) Word of the Day:
Solemnity

(38:59) Phones:
Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about?
Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?

<ul>
<li>(2:47) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li>Father talks about Saint John the Baptist</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:43) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:24) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion,</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(32:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:29) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Solemnity</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> </li>
<li>(38:59) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about?</li>
<li>Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - June 24, 2024 - Solemnity of John the Baptist

(2:06) Bible Study:
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this!
Mt 6:19-23
What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is.

(18:12) Break 1
(18:57) Letters:
Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession.

(40:00) Break 2
(40:17) Word of the Day:
Zion
 (43:38) Phones:
Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood?
Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest.  Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?

<ul>
<li>(2:06) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2Kings/11?1">2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6?19">Mt 6:19-23</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(18:12) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(18:57) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(40:00) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:17) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Zion</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> (43:38) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood?</li>
<li>Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest.  Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - June 21, 2024 - Athaliah

(1:57) Bible Study:
MT 6:7-15 
Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection.

(22:04) Break 1
(22:50) Letters:
Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not.

(36:15) Break 2
(37:14) Word of the Day:
Parapiptó
(39:49) Phones:
Joe - What do you think about passing out cards asking people how did confession heal them?
Rob - Question about John 6 53:57 and Jesus doubles down on flesh and blood.  But on 63 he talks about spirit.  Could you explain?
Bill - What the ancients meant when they said, in the name of Jesus?

<ul>
<li>(1:57) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6?7">MT 6:7-15 </a>
<ul>
<li>Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:04) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:50) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(36:15) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:14) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Parapiptó</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:49) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Joe - What do you think about passing out cards asking people how did confession heal them?</li>
<li>Rob - Question about John 6 53:57 and Jesus doubles down on flesh and blood.  But on 63 he talks about spirit.  Could you explain?</li>
<li>Bill - What the ancients meant when they said, in the name of Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Consecrated in the Truth - May 15, 2024

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