Break 1

Break 2

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?

Today's encore show is from April 03, 2023

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>
Today's encore show is from April 03, 2023

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Palaces of the Poor - March 25, 2024

Bible Study

Love your enemies

Holy Spirit & Jews

Life of Comfort

Guardians Angels

Apostles on Holy Saturday

Peter, do you love me? 

Word of the Day

Mass intentions

'I don't know'

Sign of Peace

Single Life

Bible Study: (1:52)

Jas 5:9-12
The Lord is compassionate and merciful 

Mk 10:1-12
Why is today's Gospel controversial?

Letters: 
(23:16) - Love your enemies 
(24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith
(26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times? 
(31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever? 
(31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday
(33:27) - Peter, do you love me question? 

Word of the Day: Arminius & Baptism (35:04)

Callers: 
(40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention?
(41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request? 
(44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ?
(49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?

Bible Study: (1:52)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/James/5?9" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Jas 5:9-12</a>
<ul>
<li>The Lord is compassionate and merciful </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/10?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="1">Mk 10:1-12</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is today's Gospel controversial?</li>
</ul>
Letters: 
<ul>
<li>(23:16) - Love your enemies </li>
<li>(24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith</li>
<li>(26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times? </li>
<li>(31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever? </li>
<li>(31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday</li>
<li>(33:27) - Peter, do you love me question? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Arminius &amp; Baptism (35:04)
Callers: 
<ul>
<li>(40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention?</li>
<li>(41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request? </li>
<li>(44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ?</li>
<li>(49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?</li>
</ul>

Compassion, Mercy, & Marriage - May 24, 2024

Cremation

Radio During Mass

Communion question

My husband needs an annulment

Star of David

Salt & Fire

Ashes

Radio Mass

Antiphons

Burying in 3 days

Law vs. Grace

Bible Study: (1:53)

Jas 5:1-6
How should Christians view money? 

Mk 9:41-50
What causes us to sin? 

Letters: 
(23:02) - Cremation Question 
(26:56) - Should I turn on my radio at Mass time? 
(28:25) - Communion - what should I do? 
(32:56) - My husband needs to get his prior married annulled 
(35:56) - Can anyone wear the start of David? 

Word of the Day: SCANDAL (37:55)

Callers:
(39:25) - In Mark 9:49-50 everybody salted w/fire and have salt in yourself, could you explain?
(44:04) - Question about cremation and ashes be buried in sacred ground?  I'm in the process of buying a niche; does that niche count as sacred ground?
(45:24) - Could you clarify about having the mass on radio while you're working?
(46:24) - Entrance and Communion Antiphons should they said every mass?  It's bugging me.
(48:27) - Could you explain the burying people in three days and that we have to do that?
(49:24) - Explain Law vs. Grace and Paul's interpretation in his writings?  How does it different digest that?

Bible Study: (1:53)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/James/5?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Jas 5:1-6</a>
<ul>
<li>How should Christians view money? </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/9?41" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="1">Mk 9:41-50</a>
<ul>
<li>What causes us to sin? </li>
</ul>
Letters: 
<ul>
<li>(23:02) - Cremation Question </li>
<li>(26:56) - Should I turn on my radio at Mass time? </li>
<li>(28:25) - Communion - what should I do? </li>
<li>(32:56) - My husband needs to get his prior married annulled </li>
<li>(35:56) - Can anyone wear the start of David? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: SCANDAL (37:55)
Callers:
<ul>
<li>(39:25) - In Mark 9:49-50 everybody salted w/fire and have salt in yourself, could you explain?</li>
<li>(44:04) - Question about cremation and ashes be buried in sacred ground?  I'm in the process of buying a niche; does that niche count as sacred ground?</li>
<li>(45:24) - Could you clarify about having the mass on radio while you're working?</li>
<li>(46:24) - Entrance and Communion Antiphons should they said every mass?  It's bugging me.</li>
<li>(48:27) - Could you explain the burying people in three days and that we have to do that?</li>
<li>(49:24) - Explain Law vs. Grace and Paul's interpretation in his writings?  How does it different digest that?</li>
</ul>

It's Only Money! - May 23, 2024

Understanding the Holy Spirit

Judges in the Bible

Music at the Parish

PIzza at the prayer meeting

Mary and Joseph | Children in the Home

Flannery O'Connor

Talking about end times?

Getting married in the Church

Bible Study: (2:50)

Jas 4:13-17
Father discusses young people in the Church & growth in the Church
What is conscience? 

Mk 9:38-40
The importance of respecting those who are with the Lord

Letters: 
(22:33) - How do we understand the Holy Spirit? 
(26:11) - The Judges in the Bible 
(28:48) - Music at the Parish
(30:09) - Pizza at the prayer meeting 

Word of the Day: Enemies (33:58)

Callers: 
(38:18) - Did Mary and Joseph have children in the home?
(41:19) - Would Flannery O'Conner's comment on the Eucharist be a good addition to the Eucharist Congress?
(43:20) - Should we be talking more about end times and things like that?
(47:58) - Where in the Bible does it say that we need to get married in the Church

New Testament: 

https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245

Bible Study: (2:50)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/James/4?13" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Jas 4:13-17</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses young people in the Church &amp; growth in the Church</li>
<li>What is conscience? </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/9?38" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="1">Mk 9:38-40</a>
<ul>
<li>The importance of respecting those who are with the Lord</li>
</ul>
Letters: 
<ul>
<li>(22:33) - How do we understand the Holy Spirit? </li>
<li>(26:11) - The Judges in the Bible </li>
<li>(28:48) - Music at the Parish</li>
<li>(30:09) - Pizza at the prayer meeting </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Enemies (33:58)
Callers: 
<ul>
<li>(38:18) - Did Mary and Joseph have children in the home?</li>
<li>(41:19) - Would Flannery O'Conner's comment on the Eucharist be a good addition to the Eucharist Congress?</li>
<li>(43:20) - Should we be talking more about end times and things like that?</li>
<li>(47:58) - Where in the Bible does it say that we need to get married in the Church</li>
</ul>
New Testament: 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="2">https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245</a>

Palaces of the Poor - March 25, 2024

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