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Mt 5:17-19 Explained

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(1:59) Bible Study:
1 Kgs 18:20-39
Father Simon explains the history behind the events of today’s reading
(13:43) Mt 5:17-19
Difference between laws and statute.

(22:45) Break 1
(23:33) Letters:

Father answers some obscure letters involving John 3: 16, when sins are forgiven during the Mass, and how to understand some quotes from the saints. 

(35:27) Break 2
(37:04) Word of the Day:
Altar
(39:40) Phones:
Elaine - How do you know who's talking, is it the Holy Spirit or is it evil one?
Stephanie - A friend who just got engaged in a same sex relationship.  How to respond?
Jane - After we receive holy communion, is it always necessary to have music at that time.  Could we just have silence instead?

<ul>
<li>(1:59) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/18?20">1 Kgs 18:20-39</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Simon explains the history behind the events of today’s reading</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(13:43) <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5?17">Mt 5:17-19</a>
<ul>
<li>Difference between laws and statute.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:45) Break 1 
<ul>
<li>(23:33) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers some obscure letters involving John 3: 16, when sins are forgiven during the Mass, and how to understand some quotes from the saints. </li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(35:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:04) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Altar</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:40) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Elaine - How do you know who's talking, is it the Holy Spirit or is it evil one?</li>
<li>Stephanie - A friend who just got engaged in a same sex relationship.  How to respond?</li>
<li>Jane - After we receive holy communion, is it always necessary to have music at that time.  Could we just have silence instead?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Father Simon Says - June 12, 2024 - Laws and Statutes

(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>

Father Simon Says - June 20, 2024 - The Lord's Prayer

(2:07) Bible Study:
2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14
Father talks about the sacred name of God
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women.

(23:04) Break 1
(24:11) Letters:

Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why baptism takes away original sin.

(37:18) Break 2
(37:48) Word of the Day:
Hypocrite
(41:55) Phones:
Rose - A friend of mine is involved in some new age stuff, it's a divine feminine energy located at the spine, based on Hindu Philosophy, what should I tell my friend?
Norma - My grandson's baptism;  He's one year old and hasn't been baptized yet.  I've been blessing him with holy water, could I continue doing that?    Could I baptize himself?
Steve - Is there a noticeable in your lived experience as a Christian if you commit a mortal sinas opposed to venial sin?
Rob - John 6 bread of life discourse, and question about that.  Also about spirit that gives life?   Could you explain?   Also what would it take to commission the Fr. Simon Bible?

<ul>
<li>(2:07) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2Kings/2?1">2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the sacred name of God</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6?1">Mt 6:1-6, 16-18</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:04) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:11) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why baptism takes away original sin.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(37:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:48) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Hypocrite</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:55) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Rose - A friend of mine is involved in some new age stuff, it's a divine feminine energy located at the spine, based on Hindu Philosophy, what should I tell my friend?</li>
<li>Norma - My grandson's baptism;  He's one year old and hasn't been baptized yet.  I've been blessing him with holy water, could I continue doing that?    Could I baptize himself?</li>
<li>Steve - Is there a noticeable in your lived experience as a Christian if you commit a mortal sinas opposed to venial sin?</li>
<li>Rob - John 6 bread of life discourse, and question about that.  Also about spirit that gives life?   Could you explain?   Also what would it take to commission the Fr. Simon Bible?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - June 12, 2024 - Laws and Statutes

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