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Did God punish Jesus

Going to a Protestant Church

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10 Commandments

Offering Pains to God

Sin to Ignore Mass?

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Bible Study: (2:01)

Dt 30:15-20
Father discusses the importance of law

Letters:
(21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins? 
(25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church! 

Word of the Day: The cross (33:20)

Callers:
(37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them?
(41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us.
(45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio?
(46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?

Check out this great show from February 15, 2024
Bible Study: (2:01)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/deuteronomy/30?15" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Dt 30:15-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses the importance of law</li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>(21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: The cross (33:20)
Callers:
<ul>
<li>(37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them?</li>
<li>(41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us.</li>
<li>(45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio?</li>
<li>(46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?</li>
</ul>

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The 10 Commandments! - Father Simon Says - February 19, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Mt 26:14-25
How could Judas abandon Jesus? 

Letters 
Daniel asks about a bruised reed
Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer
Listener asks about the vengeance of God

Word of the Day: You said so

Callers
What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible.  Also how about lower case 'lord'
Could there be reversed transubstantiation?
How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible
How do we deal with questions from Protestants? 
Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong? 
Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'.  wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?  

Check out this great show from April 13, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/26?14">Mt 26:14-25</a>
<ul>
<li>How could Judas abandon Jesus?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Daniel asks about a bruised reed</li>
<li>Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer</li>
<li>Listener asks about the vengeance of God</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: You said so
Callers
<ul>
<li>What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible. &nbsp;Also how about lower case 'lord'</li>
<li>Could there be reversed transubstantiation?</li>
<li>How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible</li>
<li>How do we deal with questions from Protestants?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'. &nbsp;wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The Gymnasium of the Soul - Father Simon Says - April 1, 2026

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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

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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>

The 10 Commandments! - Father Simon Says - February 19, 2026 [ENCORE]

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