Bible Study

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(4:13) Bible Study: 
1 COR 5:1-8
Father talks about how people probably saw someone living with his father’s wife in those times.
Lk 6:6-11
Father explains why the Jews were furious when Jesus healed on the Sabbath.

(23:14) Break 1
(24:01) Letters: 
Father shares some thoughts on the Church in Africa, and he answers, "why is the age of reason for receiving communion at the age of 7-years-old?"  Also, what does the word Didymus mean?

(36:35) Break 2
(37:18) Word of the Day:
Ephphatha
(40:59) Phones:
Mac - A panel fell off the wall, right after someone died in that room.  What does he think about that?
Jennifer - I'm a little afraid of having children because of health reasons; what do you think?  
Terence - Catechism, 675, the Ultimate Trial of the Church, what is that?

<ul>
<li>(4:13) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/5?1">1 COR 5:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about how people probably saw someone living with his father’s wife in those times.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/6?6">Lk 6:6-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains why the Jews were furious when Jesus healed on the Sabbath.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:14) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:01) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father shares some thoughts on the Church in Africa, and he answers, "why is the age of reason for receiving communion at the age of 7-years-old?"  Also, what does the word Didymus mean?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(36:35) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:18) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Ephphatha</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:59) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mac - A panel fell off the wall, right after someone died in that room.  What does he think about that?</li>
<li>Jennifer - I'm a little afraid of having children because of health reasons; what do you think?  </li>
<li>Terence - Catechism, 675, the Ultimate Trial of the Church, what is that?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Father Simon Says - September 09, 2024 - Paul and the Corinthians

Break

(5:55) Bible Study: 

Phil 2:1-4
Father talks about the undistinguished of Jesus and Mary
Lk 14:12-14
Do you see Christ in your neighbor?

(26:50) Break
(27:58) Letters:

Father answers questions from listeners about his decision to talk about various contentious topics and helps listeners with questions about sacrifice in the Old Testament and much more.
(39:21) Word of the Day:
Pontifex
(42:18) Phones:
Karen - The creed - when he comes to judge the living and the dead. I thought they were already judged
Heidi - Psalm 15 - can you explain this to me more?

<ul>
<li>(5:55) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Philippians/2?1">Phil 2:1-4</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the undistinguished of Jesus and Mary</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/14?12">Lk 14:12-14</a>
<ul>
<li>Do you see Christ in your neighbor?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(26:50) Break
<ul>
<li>(27:58) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers questions from listeners about his decision to talk about various contentious topics and helps listeners with questions about sacrifice in the Old Testament and much more.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:21) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Pontifex</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:18) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Karen - The creed - when he comes to judge the living and the dead. I thought they were already judged</li>
<li>Heidi - Psalm 15 - can you explain this to me more?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Christ Undistinguished? - Father Simon Says - November 4, 2024

Who was Solanus Casey?

Saint Joseph

Phones and Letters

(1:25) Bible Study: 
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14
Father explains what the word Apocalypse means and it is different from what you would think.
 (7:02) Word of the Day:
Seal
(8:43) Who was Solanus Casey?

(26:59) Break
Father talks about Saint Andre Bessette
(32:26) Saint Joseph
(40:02) Phones and Letters
Gina - because it's a Friday but also All Saints Day, do we have to abstain from meat still?
Donna - for a friend who is in her final hours. Please pray for her
Jorge - what is the requirement for God parents in baptism Why are different holy day’s different in different Countries
Tricia - praying to venerable that my husband would be healed - my husband was not healed but I was told that I could only pray to that one venerable for the miracle count.
Fernando - if Joseph was just the caretaker then why was he so scandalized when Mary was pregnant if he knew that that wasn't really what their marriage was for?

<ul>
<li>(1:25) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/7?2">Rv 7:2-4, 9-14</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains what the word Apocalypse means and it is different from what you would think.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> (7:02) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Seal</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(8:43) Who was Solanus Casey?</li>
</ul>
(26:59) Break
<ul>
<li>Father talks about Saint Andre Bessette</li>
<li>(32:26) Saint Joseph</li>
<li>(40:02) Phones and Letters
<ul>
<li>Gina - because it's a Friday but also All Saints Day, do we have to abstain from meat still?</li>
<li>Donna - for a friend who is in her final hours. Please pray for her</li>
<li>Jorge - what is the requirement for God parents in baptism Why are different holy day’s different in different Countries</li>
<li>Tricia - praying to venerable that my husband would be healed - my husband was not healed but I was told that I could only pray to that one venerable for the miracle count.</li>
<li>Fernando - if Joseph was just the caretaker then why was he so scandalized when Mary was pregnant if he knew that that wasn't really what their marriage was for?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Great Stories About Great Saints - Father Simon Says - November 01, 2024

(3:26) Bible Study: 
EPH 6:10-20 
We must be united as a living temple.
LK 13:31-35
Father Explains this passage

(23:54) Break 1
(24:50) Letters:
Can non Catholics perform exorcisms, what is the nature of the feast of the booths, what is the symbolism of water and wine? Father answers these and many more questions.

(37:21) Break 2
(38:20) Word of the Day:
Halloween
(40:28) Phones:
Judy - My friend said that in 1902 there was noting to eat so people started taking communion even though they weren't Catholic. Is this true?
Rose - can you explain more the indulgences for the holy souls?
Patricia - Halloween - you had mentioned the history of costumes a few years back do you remember why they started wearing costumes?

Resources:
Plenary indulgence for visiting a Cemetery

https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/

<ul>
<li>(3:26) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/6?10">EPH 6:10-20 </a>
<ul>
<li>We must be united as a living temple.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/13?31">LK 13:31-35</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Explains this passage</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:54) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:50) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Can non Catholics perform exorcisms, what is the nature of the feast of the booths, what is the symbolism of water and wine? Father answers these and many more questions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(37:21) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:20) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Halloween</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:28) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Judy - My friend said that in 1902 there was noting to eat so people started taking communion even though they weren't Catholic. Is this true?</li>
<li>Rose - can you explain more the indulgences for the holy souls?</li>
<li>Patricia - Halloween - you had mentioned the history of costumes a few years back do you remember why they started wearing costumes?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Plenary indulgence for visiting a Cemetery
<ul>
<li><a href="https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/">https://relevantradio.com/2023/11/plenary-indulgence-if-you-visit-a-cemetery-november-1-8/</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - September 09, 2024 - Paul and the Corinthians

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