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The Fisherman's tomb book

God rejects Cain's sacrifice

Guardian Angels

Are there references to the Messiah in Torah? 

Word of the Day

Unclean animals on the arc

Crucifix with bloodied knees

Should I go to my niece's wedding? 

When did apostles become priests and bisohps?

Best way to get rid of resentment?

Bible Study: (1:44)

Gn 8:6-13, 20-22
Is the story of Noah literally true? 

Mk 8:22-26
Why does Jesus try to hide his miracles? 

Letters
(20:24) - The Fisherman's tomb book
(23:15) - God's rejection of Cain's sacrifice
(24:55) - Scriptural reference regarding guardian angels (Mt 18:10)
(26:36) - Are there reference to the Messiah in Torah?

Word of the Day: Ark (35:18)

Callers
(37:24) - What animals were unclean on the Ark? 
(40:45) - I bought a crucifix that had blood on Jesus' knees.  What does Father think?
(42:28) - My niece living w/her fiancé, should I attend the wedding still?
(45:08) - When did the apostles become bishops and priests?
(48:56) - What's the best way to get rid of resentment?

Bible Study: (1:44)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Genesis/8?6">Gn 8:6-13, 20-22</a>
<ul>
<li>Is the story of Noah literally true? </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/8?22">Mk 8:22-26</a>
<ul>
<li>Why does Jesus try to hide his miracles? </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(20:24) - The Fisherman's tomb book</li>
<li>(23:15) - God's rejection of Cain's sacrifice</li>
<li>(24:55) - Scriptural reference regarding guardian angels (Mt 18:10)</li>
<li>(26:36) - Are there reference to the Messiah in Torah?</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Ark (35:18)
Callers
<ul>
<li>(37:24) - What animals were unclean on the Ark? </li>
<li>(40:45) - I bought a crucifix that had blood on Jesus' knees.  What does Father think?</li>
<li>(42:28) - My niece living w/her fiancé, should I attend the wedding still?</li>
<li>(45:08) - When did the apostles become bishops and priests?</li>
<li>(48:56) - What's the best way to get rid of resentment?</li>
</ul>

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Who Built the Ark? - February 15, 2023

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>

Copy of Glory Glory - May 19, 2026

Is it OK to steal? 

I had a poor parish upbrining; what should I d

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>

Copy of Despise Not Our Petitions - May 18, 2026

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Father Simon Shares today's scripture readings, whether or not Animals go to heaven and much more on today's show!

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