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(2:29) Bible Study: 
Ez 34:1-11 
Father talks about the biblical nature of the hierarchy of the Church
Mt 20:1-16
Father talks about the meaning of the word Justice

(21:49) Break 1
(23:58) Letters: 
Father talks about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, is adultery a sin against the future, and were Arians saved back in the time when Arianism was widespread?

(34:18) Break 2
(34:57) Word of the Day:
Hoy and restful
(38:42) Phones:
Ted - Does he know anyone, priest or religious who could see souls today, like Padre Pio used to do?
John - I learned recently that St. Augustine is the patron saint of gambling?
Ricardo - How much more difficult is it being the Pope, considering how difficult it is to be a bishop?
Mary - john 6, and how could explain to a protestant friend that Jesus is not speaking figuratively?
Cindy - Is it a sin to watch something from Joel Osteen?  It was his church show.  I was just curious.
Dan - Question about the mysteries of the rosary?

<ul>
<li>(2:29) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/34?1">Ez 34:1-11 </a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the biblical nature of the hierarchy of the Church</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/20?1">Mt 20:1-16</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the meaning of the word Justice</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:49) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:58) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father talks about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, is adultery a sin against the future, and were Arians saved back in the time when Arianism was widespread?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:57) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Hoy and restful</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:42) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Ted - Does he know anyone, priest or religious who could see souls today, like Padre Pio used to do?</li>
<li>John - I learned recently that St. Augustine is the patron saint of gambling?</li>
<li>Ricardo - How much more difficult is it being the Pope, considering how difficult it is to be a bishop?</li>
<li>Mary - john 6, and how could explain to a protestant friend that Jesus is not speaking figuratively?</li>
<li>Cindy - Is it a sin to watch something from Joel Osteen?  It was his church show.  I was just curious.</li>
<li>Dan - Question about the mysteries of the rosary?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Father Simon Says - August 21, 2024 - Good Shepherds

(2:23) Bible Study: 
2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12
Father talks about the significance of this song
Mt 23:13-22
Father explains why Jesus had stern words for the scribes and Pharisees.
Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32
Father talks about the readings from yesterday especially the phrase “subordinate”

(27:03) Break 1
(28:45) Letters: 
Father talks about what is needed in order for a priest to celebrate Mass, why would Paul say he is chief among sinners and what we will experience at t Judgement of the Lord

(36:36) Break 2

(40:31) Word of the Day:

A pun
(41:40) Phones:
Mike - who was St. Paul writing to in gal
and do you believe that he was the one writing the letter to the Hebrews?
Noelle - Can you talk about the part that says no one hates their body in yesterday’s reading
Pete - since Mary was without sin, what gifts did she get during Pentecost?
Mary - The umbrella of orders children under mother, mother under husband. What about sister in laws? what do they owe other sister in laws?

<ul>
<li>(2:23) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2thessalonians/1?1">2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the significance of this song</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/23?13">Mt 23:13-22</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains why Jesus had stern words for the scribes and Pharisees.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/5?21">Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the readings from yesterday especially the phrase “subordinate”</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(27:03) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(28:45) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father talks about what is needed in order for a priest to celebrate Mass, why would Paul say he is chief among sinners and what we will experience at t Judgement of the Lord</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(36:36) Break 2
(40:31) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>A pun</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:40) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mike - who was St. Paul writing to in gal</li>
<li>and do you believe that he was the one writing the letter to the Hebrews?</li>
<li>Noelle - Can you talk about the part that says no one hates their body in yesterday’s reading</li>
<li>Pete - since Mary was without sin, what gifts did she get during Pentecost?</li>
<li>Mary - The umbrella of orders children under mother, mother under husband. What about sister in laws? what do they owe other sister in laws?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - August 26, 2024 - Wives Submit?

(2:05) Bible Study: 
Ez 37:1-14
Father talks about dry bones
Mt 22:34-40
Who is my neighbor

(20:47) Break 1
(21:37) Letters: 
Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is.

(34:17) Break 2
(35:07) Word of the Day:
Unapipito
(38:49) Phones:
Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing.
Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself.  B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion.  But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine?
Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called?
John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis.   What do you think?

<ul>
<li>(2:05) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/37?1">Ez 37:1-14</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about dry bones</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?34">Mt 22:34-40</a>
<ul>
<li>Who is my neighbor</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:47) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:37) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:17) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:07) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Unapipito</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:49) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing.</li>
<li>Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself.  B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion.  But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine?</li>
<li>Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called?</li>
<li>John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis.   What do you think?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - August 23, 2024 - Dry Bones

(1:46) Bible Study: 
Ez 36:23-28 
Father talks about the religion of Judaism and what you probably didn’t’ know about it.
Mt 22:1-14
Father explains what the wedding garment is in this passage.

(21:22) Break 1
(23:19) Letters:
Father talks about a passage from Jeremiah and how we should be careful with interpretations of passages to our times, how we should define ourselves in our relationships and what it means to lay down in green pastures?  

(39:42) Break 2
(40:56) Word of the Day:
Caesar
(42:51) Phones:
Michael - Would like to thank him for all he's done and for being on the air.
Mary - He mentioned yesterday about Latin Chants, where could I find them?
Mark - I went to confession yesterday, it felt rushed, it was outdoors.   Should I go back again?
Jill - Books to recommend about Judaism?

<ul>
<li>(1:46) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/36?23">Ez 36:23-28 </a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the religion of Judaism and what you probably didn’t’ know about it.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?1">Mt 22:1-14</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains what the wedding garment is in this passage.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:22) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:19) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father talks about a passage from Jeremiah and how we should be careful with interpretations of passages to our times, how we should define ourselves in our relationships and what it means to lay down in green pastures?  </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(39:42) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:56) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Caesar</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:51) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Michael - Would like to thank him for all he's done and for being on the air.</li>
<li>Mary - He mentioned yesterday about Latin Chants, where could I find them?</li>
<li>Mark - I went to confession yesterday, it felt rushed, it was outdoors.   Should I go back again?</li>
<li>Jill - Books to recommend about Judaism?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - August 21, 2024 - Good Shepherds

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