Bible Study

Can I child of unmarried parents become a prie

I went to a strange Church this weekend

Word of the Day 

Is Latin still required in seminary? 

Should I go to Protestant service? 

God married a woman named Sophia? 

St. Isaac Jogues' thumbs

Couple living as brother and sister

Bible Study: (2:12)

Ex 32:15-24, 30-34
Why does God want to make a great nation of Moses? 

Mt 13:31-35
What does it mean that the kingdom is like a mustard seed? 

Letters
(22:09) - can a children of unmarried parents become a priest? 
(27:58) - I went to a strange Church this weekend; what should I do?

Word of the Day: Encampment of the Lord (34:21)

Callers 
(36:29) - In seminary, is learning Latin still required?
(38:25) - When I went to confession, my husband is a Protestant and the priest encouraged me to go to the Protestant service.  Could you comment on that?
(45:07) - God married a woman named Sophia?  Could you explain?
(46:53) - Father was talking about the priests needing to use their hands;  St. Isaac Jogues had a thumb cut off and Pope allowed him to continue.
(48:30) - A young couple wants to live as brother/sister due to financial reasons.  What does he think?

Bible Study: (2:12)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/32?15">Ex 32:15-24, 30-34</a>
<ul>
<li>Why does God want to make a great nation of Moses? </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/13?31">Mt 13:31-35</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean that the kingdom is like a mustard seed? </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(22:09) - can a children of unmarried parents become a priest? </li>
<li>(27:58) - I went to a strange Church this weekend; what should I do?</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Encampment of the Lord (34:21)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(36:29) - In seminary, is learning Latin still required?</li>
<li>(38:25) - When I went to confession, my husband is a Protestant and the priest encouraged me to go to the Protestant service.  Could you comment on that?</li>
<li>(45:07) - God married a woman named Sophia?  Could you explain?</li>
<li>(46:53) - Father was talking about the priests needing to use their hands;  St. Isaac Jogues had a thumb cut off and Pope allowed him to continue.</li>
<li>(48:30) - A young couple wants to live as brother/sister due to financial reasons.  What does he think?</li>
</ul>

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Mustard Seeds - July 31, 2023

Anti-Semitism in the Chruch

Word of the Day

St. Joseph Statue

Presentation of the Gifts

Mortal Storm

Biblical Composition

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Bible Study: (1:53)

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
What is punishment for? 

Mt 10:16-23
Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore 

Letters
(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church

Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)

Callers 
(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? 
(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Check out this great encore show from July 14, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:53)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/46?1">Gn 46:1-7, 28-30</a>
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<li>What is punishment for?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?16">Mt 10:16-23</a>
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<li>Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
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<li>(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers&nbsp;
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;orderedStyleType&quot;:1,&quot;unorderedStyleType&quot;:1}">
<li>(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?</li>
<li>(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?</li>
<li>(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?</li>
</ul>

Simplicity! - January 1, 2026 [ENCORE]

Check out this awesome encore from July 14, 2023!

Bible Study: (1:53)

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
What is punishment for? 

Mt 10:16-23
Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore 

Letters
(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church

Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)

Callers 
(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? 
(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Check out this awesome encore from July 14, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:53)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/46?1">Gn 46:1-7, 28-30</a>
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;orderedStyleType&quot;:1,&quot;unorderedStyleType&quot;:1}">
<li>What is punishment for?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?16">Mt 10:16-23</a>
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;orderedStyleType&quot;:1,&quot;unorderedStyleType&quot;:1}">
<li>Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;orderedStyleType&quot;:1,&quot;unorderedStyleType&quot;:1}">
<li>(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers&nbsp;
<ul data-editing-info="{&quot;orderedStyleType&quot;:1,&quot;unorderedStyleType&quot;:1}">
<li>(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?</li>
<li>(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?</li>
<li>(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?</li>
</ul>

Simplicity! - Father Simon Says - January 1, 2026 [ENCORE]

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

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(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?

Check out this awesome encore show from June 21, 2024!
<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&rsquo;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>&nbsp;(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.&nbsp; Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Mustard Seeds - July 31, 2023

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