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Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08)

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
What were the messianic expectations? 

Letters:
(27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth 
(32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories 
(33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long
(34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone? 

Word of the Day: Desert (42:17)

Callers:
(43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today?
(45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect?
(46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think?
(47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?

Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/47?1">Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12</a>
<ul>
<li>What were the messianic expectations? </li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>(27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth </li>
<li>(32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories </li>
<li>(33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long</li>
<li>(34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Desert (42:17)
Callers:
<ul>
<li>(43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today?</li>
<li>(45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect?</li>
<li>(46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think?</li>
<li>(47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?</li>
</ul>

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Feast the Lateran Basilica in Rome - November 9, 2023

Check out this great show from April 12, 2022

Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel

 Letters
Can I receive communion 2x in a day? 
Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom? 
Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope? 

Word of the Day: Vanity 

Callers
When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution? 
If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil? 

Check out this great show from April 12, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/13?21">Jn 13:21-33, 36-38</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Letters
<ul>
<li>Can I receive communion 2x in a day?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Vanity&nbsp;
Callers
<ul>
<li>When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution?&nbsp;</li>
<li>If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Vanity of Vanities - Father Simon Says - March 31. 2026

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022

Is 42:1-7
Did Jesus bring justice to the nations? 

Jn 12:1-11
Why is beautify important? 

Letters
Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God? 
When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again? 

Word of the Day: Nard

Callers 
I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain.  I love her more than ever.  How to get over
My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest.  Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?
Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/42?1">Is 42:1-7</a>
<ul>
<li>Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/12?1">Jn 12:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is beautify important?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God?&nbsp;</li>
<li>When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Nard
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. &nbsp;I love her more than ever. &nbsp;How to get over</li>
<li>My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest. &nbsp;Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?</li>
<li>Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?</li>
</ul>

Why is Beauty Important? - Father Simon Says - March 30, 2026

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022

Jer 20:10-13
Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament? 

Jn 10:31-42
What kind of faith are we supposed to have? 

Letters
Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea
Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa
Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show). 

Word of the Day:  Scripture 

 Callers
Can one do confession on the radio? 
What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?
Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jeremiah/20?10">Jer 20:10-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/10?31">Jn 10:31-42</a>
<ul>
<li>What kind of faith are we supposed to have?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Anna Maria writes about the book&nbsp;Exodus, that she rea</li>
<li>Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa</li>
<li>Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day:&nbsp; Scripture&nbsp;
&nbsp;Callers
<ul>
<li>Can one do confession on the radio?&nbsp;</li>
<li>What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?</li>
<li>Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?</li>
</ul>

Feast the Lateran Basilica in Rome - November 9, 2023

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