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(3:27) Bible Study: 
Lk 6:20-26
Father discusses the contradiction in Jesus' statement
1 Cor 7:25-31
Why is this reading upsetting? Find out here.

(20:00) Break 1
(22:11) Letters: 
Father talks about the interpretation of old and new wine skins in the Bible, and what does it mean that Jacob wrestled with a man?

(32:38) Break 2
(33:42) Word of the Day:
Good
(36:20) Phones:
Nicole - How do I find out what relic is in my Church altar if the parish priest doesn't know?  Do you think the diocese knows?
Brian - I'm legally divorced with my ex-wife, and working on an annulment.  I'm currently seeing another woman, and we both want to get married in the Church.  Is it okay for us to live together, me in the garage, and living brother/sister until the annulment is complete.  And I still want to take communion in the meantime.
Ralph - The two words are similar, monstrance and monstrosity; What do you think about that, and where it comes from?
Val - My daughter is engaged to a Greek Orthodox, could a Roman Catholic concelebrate the wedding?

<ul>
<li>(3:27) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/6?20">Lk 6:20-26</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses the contradiction in Jesus' statement</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/7?25">1 Cor 7:25-31</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is this reading upsetting? Find out here.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:11) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the interpretation of old and new wine skins in the Bible, and what does it mean that Jacob wrestled with a man?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(32:38) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:42) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Good</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(36:20) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Nicole - How do I find out what relic is in my Church altar if the parish priest doesn't know?  Do you think the diocese knows?</li>
<li>Brian - I'm legally divorced with my ex-wife, and working on an annulment.  I'm currently seeing another woman, and we both want to get married in the Church.  Is it okay for us to live together, me in the garage, and living brother/sister until the annulment is complete.  And I still want to take communion in the meantime.</li>
<li>Ralph - The two words are similar, monstrance and monstrosity; What do you think about that, and where it comes from?</li>
<li>Val - My daughter is engaged to a Greek Orthodox, could a Roman Catholic concelebrate the wedding?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Father Simon Says - September 11, 2024 - Grounds for Annulment

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(3:20) Bible Study: 
Jas 2:14-18
Father Distinguishes between the different “works” which are referenced in the bible.
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33
Father talks about a custom which seems to have existed called the “love feast”
Lk 7:1-10
Father talks about the toughness of Centurions

(21:18) Break 1
(22:02) Letters: 
How do you deal with discouragement? What is the definition of race? Who was the Centurion from yesterday’s readings? Father answers these and more questions.

(37:17) Break 2
(38:04) Word of the Day:
Tradition
(42:05) Phones:
Mark - Did the devil know he was assisting for his own demise at the crucifixion?
Krista - I saw a video about how he's going to be a minister, and how Constantine started a national religion and full of hate.   How to talk to people who believe that?
Dean - What would happen if priest spill consecrated wine.  How to clean, as it's hard to get every drop.
Maritza - thank you for his show.   Prayer request for my brother.

<ul>
<li>(3:20) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/James/2?14">Jas 2:14-18</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Distinguishes between the different “works” which are referenced in the bible.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1Corinthians/11?17">1 Cor 11:17-26, 33</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about a custom which seems to have existed called the “love feast”</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/7?1">Lk 7:1-10</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the toughness of Centurions</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:18) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:02) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>How do you deal with discouragement? What is the definition of race? Who was the Centurion from yesterday’s readings? Father answers these and more questions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(37:17) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:04) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Tradition</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:05) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mark - Did the devil know he was assisting for his own demise at the crucifixion?</li>
<li>Krista - I saw a video about how he's going to be a minister, and how Constantine started a national religion and full of hate.   How to talk to people who believe that?</li>
<li>Dean - What would happen if priest spill consecrated wine.  How to clean, as it's hard to get every drop.</li>
<li>Maritza - thank you for his show.   Prayer request for my brother.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - September 16, 2024 - Tradition

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(3:27) Bible Study:
1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27
How do you properly kill a chicken? Father explains.
Lk 6:39-42
Father shares the word in Greek for Gospel.

(22:56) Break 1
(24:33) Letters:
 Father talks about Agape Love and what it means to not eat meat sacrificed to other gods. Enjoy some humor about the gospel reading today. Father also answers the question: "Are all religions the same?"

(35:59) Break 2
(37:01) Word of the Day:
Stewardship
(38:32) Phones:
Al - If my child or grandchild is not getting married in a Catholic Church, could I still to go to the wedding?
Dennis - A friend who's leaving the faith, b/c he read about a supposed family that created Christianity and Jesus?   What do you think?
Mary - Thank you, Fr. Simon! His comments about attending non-Sacramental functions resonated and helped me, as my oldest daughter is having a same- sex ceremony and we're one of the few not attending.
Madison - Why do we have fingers, hearts of saints, relics?

<ul>
<li>(3:27) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/9?16">1 COR 9:16-19, 22B-27</a>
<ul>
<li>How do you properly kill a chicken? Father explains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/6?39">Lk 6:39-42</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares the word in Greek for Gospel.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:56) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:33) Letters:
<ul>
<li> Father talks about Agape Love and what it means to not eat meat sacrificed to other gods. Enjoy some humor about the gospel reading today. Father also answers the question: "Are all religions the same?"</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(35:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:01) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Stewardship</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:32) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Al - If my child or grandchild is not getting married in a Catholic Church, could I still to go to the wedding?</li>
<li>Dennis - A friend who's leaving the faith, b/c he read about a supposed family that created Christianity and Jesus?   What do you think?</li>
<li>Mary - Thank you, Fr. Simon! His comments about attending non-Sacramental functions resonated and helped me, as my oldest daughter is having a same- sex ceremony and we're one of the few not attending.</li>
<li>Madison - Why do we have fingers, hearts of saints, relics?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - September 13, 2024 - Attending Weddings

(2:29) Bible Study: 
1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13
Father shares fascinating facts about the diet of people from the ancient world.
LK 6:27-38 
Are Christians pacifists?

(22:45) Break 1
(23:55) Letters:
Is race determined by skin color, where is the reference to Purgatory in the Bible, and is the phrase “you fought me until you knew me” in the Bible?

(35:10) Break 2
(35:51) Word of the Day:
Knowledge and Mind
(38:49) Phones:
Joe - Did BVM keep her pregnancy secret from St. Joseph, b/c it seemed like he found out when she was showing?
Samantha -My children attack me all the time and say horrible things to me.  I got guardianship for my grandson, and they attack me ever since.  I pray for them, but don't want them in my life.  Is that a sin?
Teresa - My husband's uncle is close to dying.  He was raised Catholic, but his wife is not Catholic.  I'd like him to receive last rites, but my husband says I shouldn't say anything.  What do you think?
Martha - My elderly mother had an abortion 40 years ago, and I'm the only Christian in my family.  She practices Buddhism.  She seems open to discussing about whether abortion is a sin.  What could a non-Christian do to be forgiven of a serious sin?
Kathy - Looking for a book for a young adult woman who's being attacked by anxiety and impatience, feeling lost in this life.
Carmela - What do you think? Did the angel explain everything to Joseph when he appeared to him? Was this possible?

<ul>
<li>(2:29) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/8?1">1 COR 8:1B-7, 11-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares fascinating facts about the diet of people from the ancient world.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/6?27">LK 6:27-38 </a>
<ul>
<li>Are Christians pacifists?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:45) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:55) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Is race determined by skin color, where is the reference to Purgatory in the Bible, and is the phrase “you fought me until you knew me” in the Bible?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(35:10) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:51) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge and Mind</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:49) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Joe - Did BVM keep her pregnancy secret from St. Joseph, b/c it seemed like he found out when she was showing?</li>
<li>Samantha -My children attack me all the time and say horrible things to me.  I got guardianship for my grandson, and they attack me ever since.  I pray for them, but don't want them in my life.  Is that a sin?</li>
<li>Teresa - My husband's uncle is close to dying.  He was raised Catholic, but his wife is not Catholic.  I'd like him to receive last rites, but my husband says I shouldn't say anything.  What do you think?</li>
<li>Martha - My elderly mother had an abortion 40 years ago, and I'm the only Christian in my family.  She practices Buddhism.  She seems open to discussing about whether abortion is a sin.  What could a non-Christian do to be forgiven of a serious sin?</li>
<li>Kathy - Looking for a book for a young adult woman who's being attacked by anxiety and impatience, feeling lost in this life.</li>
<li>Carmela - What do you think? Did the angel explain everything to Joseph when he appeared to him? Was this possible?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - September 11, 2024 - Grounds for Annulment

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