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Is it OK to steal? 

I had a poor parish upbrining; what should I d

Word of the Day

Caller: Receiving Communion at Mass

Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? 

Is it Gods will for divorce? 

'Despise not my petitions'

Bible Study: (1:48)

Acts 19:1-8
Father discusses prophecy and Baptism

Letters
(22:18) – Is it OK to steal? 
(31:35) – I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? 

Word of the Day: Mass (37:20)

Callers
(39:03) – The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you’re not Catholic, don’t receive communion.  Why don’t they do that anymore?
(43:39) – Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?
(46:02) – Is it God’s will for divorce, or is it my husband’s fault that he wants to divorce.  I’ve been married for 25 years.
(48:05) – ‘Despise not our petitions’, could you explain ‘despise’?

Original Air Date: May 22, 2023

Bible Study: (1:48)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/19?1" data-loopstyle="link">Acts 19:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses prophecy and Baptism</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(22:18) – Is it OK to steal? </li>
<li>(31:35) – I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Mass (37:20)
Callers
<ul>
<li>(39:03) – The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you’re not Catholic, don’t receive communion.  Why don’t they do that anymore?</li>
<li>(43:39) – Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?</li>
<li>(46:02) – Is it God’s will for divorce, or is it my husband’s fault that he wants to divorce.  I’ve been married for 25 years.</li>
<li>(48:05) – ‘Despise not our petitions’, could you explain ‘despise’?</li>
</ul>
Original Air Date: May 22, 2023

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Did Jesus Make Mistakes - May 13, 2024

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

(2:47) Bible Study:
Father talks about Saint John the Baptist

(19:43) Break 1
(20:24) Letters:
Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion,

(32:33) Break 2
(33:29) Word of the Day:
Solemnity

(38:59) Phones:
Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about?
Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?

<ul>
<li>(2:47) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li>Father talks about Saint John the Baptist</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:43) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:24) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion,</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(32:33) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:29) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Solemnity</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li> </li>
<li>(38:59) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about?</li>
<li>Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - June 24, 2024 - Solemnity of John the Baptist

(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>

Did Jesus Make Mistakes - May 13, 2024

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