Bible Study

Did Jesus ride two animals into Jerusalem? 

Why did the parish cover statues throughout Le

God's justice in OT

Word of the Day 

What did Paul know about Jesus? 

Holy Land Reccomendations

Baptism as necessary for Salvation

Washing Apstole's Feet

Pray not to be put to the test? 

Bible Study: (3:26)

Father discusses ancient calendar issues 

Jn 12:1-11
Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor. 

Letters
(21:05) - Palm procession question - Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt? 
(25:48) - Custom to cover images
(28:43) - God's justice in the OT 

Word of the Day: Nard (33:48)

Callers 
(37:02) - Paul knew very little bit about Jesus' teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that?
(42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days.  Recommendations on what to see?
(44:43) - Is Baptism necessary for salvation? 
(47:40) - Is there a connection b/w today's Gospel and the washing of the Apostle's feet?
(48:52) - In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says 'Pray to not be put to the test'  What is he referring to that?

Bible Study: (3:26)
Father discusses ancient calendar issues 
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/12?1">Jn 12:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses why Churches are the palaces of the poor. </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(21:05) - Palm procession question - Did Jesus ride an ass and a colt? </li>
<li>(25:48) - Custom to cover images</li>
<li>(28:43) - God's justice in the OT </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Nard (33:48)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(37:02) - Paul knew very little bit about Jesus' teaching, and nothing about his miracles, could you comment on that?</li>
<li>(42:19)- My brother and his wife are going to the Holy Land on their own in a couple weeks and for only three days.  Recommendations on what to see?</li>
<li>(44:43) - Is Baptism necessary for salvation? </li>
<li>(47:40) - Is there a connection b/w today's Gospel and the washing of the Apostle's feet?</li>
<li>(48:52) - In the synoptic Gospels and in Gethsemane, Jesus says 'Pray to not be put to the test'  What is he referring to that?</li>
</ul>

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Palaces of the Poor - April 3, 2023

We Need Better Church Communities

Marker 07

My daughter has lost her faith

What should I tell my daughters about modesty?

Check out this great show from May 24, 2023

Bible Study: (5:07)

Acts 20:28-38
What does beatitude mean? 

Letters
(25:44) - we do need better Church communities 

Word of the Day: Anger (35:48)

Callers 
(42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her?
(46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?

Check out this great show from May 24, 2023
Bible Study: (5:07)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/20?28" data-loopstyle="link">Acts 20:28-38</a>
<ul>
<li>What does beatitude mean?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(25:44) - we do need better Church communities&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Anger (35:48)
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her?</li>
<li>(46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?</li>
</ul>

Dealing with Anger - May 20, 2026

Bibles and Printing Press

Word of the Day | Glory

Mass and Missals

Corporals on the Altar

Catholics should bring Catholics to Church

How did peasants grow spiritually? 

Why does the priest add water into wine? 

Check out this great show from May 23, 2023

Bible Study: (2:22)

Acts 20:17-27
How can Paul be one of the Apostles? 

Letters
(29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press? 

Word of the Day: Glory (38:34)

Callers 
(47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those.  Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that?
(50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments.  Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out?
(53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them?  What do you think about that Fr. ?
(53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now?
(55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine

Check out this great show from May 23, 2023
Bible Study: (2:22)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/20?17" data-loopstyle="link">Acts 20:17-27</a>
<ul>
<li>How can Paul be one of the Apostles?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Glory (38:34)
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those. &nbsp;Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that?</li>
<li>(50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments. &nbsp;Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out?</li>
<li>(53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them? &nbsp;What do you think about that Fr. ?</li>
<li>(53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now?</li>
<li>(55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine</li>
</ul>

Glory Glory - May 19, 2026

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'

Check out this show from May 22, 2023

Bible Study: (1:48)

Acts 19:1-8
Father discusses prophecy and Baptism

Letters
(22:34) - Is it OK to steal? 
(31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? 

Word of the Day: Mass (37:50)

Callers
(39:33) - 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?
(44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?
(46:32) - 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.
(48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?

Check out this show from 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>(22:34) - Is it OK to steal?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Mass (37:50)
Callers
<ul>
<li>(39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion. &nbsp;Why don't they do that anymore?</li>
<li>(44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes?</li>
<li>(46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce. &nbsp;I've been married for 25 years.</li>
<li>(48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?</li>
</ul>

Palaces of the Poor - April 3, 2023

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