Father Simon Says

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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

  • 53 minutes 46 seconds
    Joshua vs Jesus - Father Simon Says - February 5, 2025
    • (1:44) Bible Study:

    (27:00) Break 1

    • (27:56) Letters:
      • What should you do if you feel like you committed a mortal sin but aren’t sure? Father also answers a letter about Jesus’ teaching on the resurrection. Want to ask Father a question? Send him an email at [email protected]
    • (40:17) Word of the Day:
      • Joshua
    • (44:16) Phones:
      • Bryan - some say that tearing of veil in Bible is why we don't need to use priests?
      • Gwen - what is the Eucharistic minister supposed to do if sacred host falls on floor?
      • Mary - my son is constantly praying and worried about demons? his ex-wife was into crystals and casting spells.
    5 February 2025, 8:34 pm
  • 53 minutes 41 seconds
    Meaning of the number 12 - Father Simon Says - February 4, 2025
    • (3:13) Bible Study:
      • Hebrews 12:1-4
        • Father connects today’s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday
      • Mark 5:21-43
        • Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government.

    (26:59) Break 1

    • (28:51) Letters:
      • Father talks about Ruth’s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father answers this and more questions. Send him a letter at [email protected]
    • (39:43) Word of the Day:
      • Founder and finisher of our Faith
    • (43:23) Phones:
      • Kathy - wedding question. can my husband and I attend a wedding where bride is baptized Catholic but not practicing and not getting married in church.
    4 February 2025, 8:40 pm
  • 53 minutes 45 seconds
    Who owns the Pigs? - Father Simon Says - February 3, 2025
    • (1:47) Bible Study:
      • Hebrews 11:32-40
        • What is the difference between faith and hope? Father Explains
      • Mark 5:1-20
        • Father explains what the term son of man means

    (27:00) Break 1

    • (28:07) Letters:
      • Father explains the passage in the bible where Jesus says the measure to which you measure will be measured out to you. Father answers this and more letters. Send him a letter at [email protected]
    • (39:30) Word of the Day:
      • Legion
    • (41:08) Phones:
      • Mike - Swine that Jesus sent off cliff. How did this incident involve the demonic?
      • Joanne - Before the consecration. 'May this become' why do they put this before the Consecration.
      • Amber - How does the Church view organ donations?
      • John - I thought Jewish people didn’t eat pork. why did you say it is food source?
    3 February 2025, 8:37 pm
  • 51 minutes 12 seconds
    Love for Piety or Power? - Father Simon Says - January 31, 2025
    • (3:15) Bible Study:
      • Hebrews 10:32-39
        • Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading
      • Mark 4:26-34
        • Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again.
        • Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form.

    (27:29) Break 1

    • (28:22) Letters:
      • Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at [email protected]

    (40:01) Break 2

    • (40:40) Word of the Day:
      • Lamp
    • (42:42) Phones:
      • Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary?
      • Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?'
      • Bob - what is the best study Bible?
      • Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.
    31 January 2025, 8:40 pm
  • 51 minutes 10 seconds
    Church - Father Simon Says - January 30, 2025
    • (3:51) Bible Study:
      • Mark 4:21-25
        • How do you treat people? Like a commodity or like a person?
      • Hebrews 10:19-25
        • Father talks about blood and sacrifice. Very interesting stuff.

    (22:48) Break 1

    • (24:22) Letters:
      • Father explains why God allowed Ishmael to be sent away in the Bible, and where the Bible comes from. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at [email protected]

    (39:10) Break 2

    • (40:23) Word of the Day:
      • Church
    • (41:54) Phones:
      • Frank - The Current General Instruction of the Roman Missal, and the description of the 1962 missal, the differences?
      • Carol - in today's Gospel why doesn’t Jesus want people to be converted?
      • Mark - the last 4 words in Lord's prayer are 'deliver us from evil' 'why don’t say deliver us from the evil one?'
    30 January 2025, 8:36 pm
  • 51 minutes 12 seconds
    What does Priest Mean? - Father Simon Says - January 29, 2025
    • (2:57) Bible Study:
    • (22:57) Break 1
    • (24:41) Letters:
      • Father explains the myth that the Catholic Church taught that the world was flat, why are more priests not trained to do deliverance? Father answers these and more questions in today’s show. Send him an email at [email protected]

    (35:37) Break 2

    • (36:25) Word of the Day:
      • Priest
    • (43:07) Phones:
      • Barbara - if you watch Adoration on TV is that the same as going to Adoration?
      • John - Purgatory. You will feel the pain that you caused others. what if you caused pain unintentionally?
      • Richard - when Jesus was going to the Father at the Ascension. why does Jesus have to go to Heaven to send the Holy Spirit?
      • Denise – my mother-in-law died. we ae having funeral mass. is it ok to have 2 funeral masses?
    29 January 2025, 8:39 pm
  • 51 minutes 11 seconds
    St. Thomas Aquinas - Father Simon Says - January 28, 2025
    • (8:51) Bible Study:
      • Mark 3:31-35
        • Father explains the meaning behind Jesus words today.
      • Hebrews 10:1-10
        • Father helps us understand this complicated book of the bible.

    (20:46) Break 1

    • (21:41) Letters:
      • Father talks about Jesus conversation with the woman who weep for Him on His way to the cross and answers questions about the book of Ruth and her purity. Father answers these questions and others. Ask him a question by writing to [email protected]

    (38:52) Break 2

    • (39:34) Word of the Day:
      • Icon
    • (42:56) Phones:
      • Mark - Where in the Catechism or Bible does it describe Agape love as the highest form of love.
      • Jeff - The mass rubrics and the elevations; I attended mass and usually there's the presentation of bread and wine.  I went to the mass and the third elevation wasn't present.  Could you explain?
    28 January 2025, 8:32 pm
  • 51 minutes 12 seconds
    Hair Brain Theories and the Holy Spirit - Father Simon Says - January 27, 2025
    • (5:11) Bible Study:
      • Mark 3:22-30
        • What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? Father Explains
      • Hebrews 9:15, 24-28
        • This text is used as reason why we don’t believe in reincarnation.

    (20:57) Break 1

    • (29:48) Letters:
      • Father shares what it means that the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete as well as answering questions about a rabbi from medieval times and other obscure details. Father Answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected]

    (34:53) Break 2

    • (35:52) Word of the Day:
      • Love
    • (39:58) Phones:
      • Richard - my cousin said that Rosary is like the ouija board. you try to conjure up good spirits with Rosary.
      • John - 4 cups. could you explain what the 4 cups are in Jewish tradition and how Jesus fulfills the new covenant with these cups?
      • Lisa - Mass offered person who wasn’t religious. is that ok?
      • Michael - phrases in today's 1st reading. what is the meaning of Hebrews 9:15?
      • Meg – Why is sacrifice so important?
    27 January 2025, 8:35 pm
  • 51 minutes 7 seconds
    Immigration - Father Simon Says - January 24, 2025
    • (10:19) Bible Study:
      • Hebrews 8:6-13
        • Father explains the Mass the work of the High Priest.

    (24:13) Break 1

    • (26:16) Letters:
      • Father talks about immigration and what we can do about it. Love is to will the good of the other; Father quotes from C.S. Lewis on how the enemy wants people to feel loving. Father talks about these and other subjects. Send him a letter at [email protected]

    (37:01) Break 2

    • (37:56) Word of the Day:
      • Apostle
    • (40:23) Phones:
      • Jennifer - Is there an image of Our Lady where she is smiling?
      • Francesca - Jewish friend said that abortion is okay b/c they don't when soul gets into body and also bringing Abraham and Isaac.  How to combat.
      • Mary Anne - Acts of the Apostles 16:6, it mentions the Holy Spirit and verse 7, the spirit of Jesus
      • Ellen - Is it appropriate to have a Mass said for someone who's not Catholic.
    24 January 2025, 9:09 pm
  • 51 minutes 12 seconds
    High Priest - Father Simon Says - January 23, 2024
    • (4:41) Bible Study:

    (23:55) Break 1

      • Mark 3:7-12
        • It’s a little late but father shares some insights on this Gospel.
    • (27:44) Letters:
      • How do you approach a family get together when someone brings a girlfriend into a divorced situation? Father also explains hi favorite study bible. Father talks about this and more. Send him a letter at [email protected]

    (37:58) Break 2

    • (38:36) Word of the Day:
      • Once and for All (yes, this counts as one word)
    • (41:57) Phones:
      • Jose - I feel attracted to woman who is divorced. how can i get rid of feelings I have for her?
      • Marsha - Internment of ashes. Pope Francis saying you can take some? My daughter wants her ashes spread to different places and bury them. Is this ok?
      • Joe - I am teaching study about the Temple Mount. Where did Jesus actually teach and where did people pray?
    23 January 2025, 8:38 pm
  • 51 minutes 13 seconds
    The Great Evil In Our Time - Father Simon Says - January 22, 2025

    (22:25) Break 1

    • (32:46) Letters:
      • Father talks about the correlation between slavery in the time of the Civil War and abortion in today’s society. Our faith is based on Christ not on the good and bad actions of the clergy. Father talks about this and many more things. Send him a letter at [email protected]

    (38:49) Break 2

    • (39:50) Word of the Day:
      • Anger
    • (43:02) Phones:
      • Luke - Abortion. Can one be prochoice and Catholic at the same time?
      • Maria - I have friends who left the Church for Evangelical. They say all you have to go to Jesus. They have so much joy. What can I do?
      • Steve - St. Agnes. is there a tradition of shaving sheep at St. Peters for making of Cardinal hats. Is this true?
    22 January 2025, 8:47 pm
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