Father Simon Says

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the birth and naming of John.   Word of the Day – Caller Question – How is the son of man divine? Caller Question – Is it okay for her to pray for the conversion of her daughter even though she has already passed away? Caller Question – What is the meaning of the bible? Caller Question – Do our guardian angels stay with our souls after we die?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the prayer The Magnificat.   Word of the Day – Slave Caller Question – How does the New International version of the bible affect the current New American Bible? Caller Question – Can he attend a Greek/Catholic wedding?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Mary’s visit to Elizabeth.   Word of the Day – Emmanuel Caller Question – Is there a specific host that the priest is supposed to use during Mass? Caller Question – Why was Joseph not told about the annunciation sooner? Caller Question – She heard the words “Ek Tu Shin”. What do they mean? Caller Question – Why did Jesus call John the Baptist “the greatest”?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s 1st Reading from Jeremiah 23: 5-8 and Biblical Principles and that God works by the numbers   Word of the Day -Diocese   Caller Question: About Marriage and marrying outside the legal system Caller Question: About Joseph and “relations” with Mary Caller Question: Asking about the host “within us” Caller Question: Did Mary feel pain at childbirth?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the genealogy of Jesus.   Word of the Day – Mace Caller Question – Explains what the Bible stands for. Caller Question – Is there a book Father can recommend about the importance of numbers? Caller Question – How many Benjamites got killed in the two battles?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and John’s inquiry about if Jesus is the one who is to come.   Word of the Day – Messiah

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the tyrannical city.   Word of the Day – Righteousness Caller Question – He works in a hospital and cant always make Mass on Saturday or Sunday. Is this a sin? Caller Question – Some translations of the bible have present tense words and others have past tense. Does it make a difference which tense is used?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus response to being asked on what authority he was doing his teachings.   Caller Question – If you have a gun to your head, and the only way out is to kill someone else, does that break the 5th commandment? Word of the Day – Talmud Caller Question – How do we know if we are being humble? Caller Question – Is it wrong or sinful to eat or do chores when listening to the Mass or rosary? Caller Question – Did Mary give birth to Jesus like a normal woman would, or a different way?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s first reading and the meaning of redeemer.   Caller Question – Is abortion okay if the woman was raped? Caller Question – What is the name of the devil? Word of the Day – Principalities Caller Question – Was Mary Magdalene Jesus partner?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and John the Baptist.   Caller Question – Can an apostolic pardon be requested during any confession? Caller Question – Should advent candles be lit during Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass on Saturday? Word of the Day – Plane Tree Caller Question – When traveling during Covid, how to know which dispensations to follow for Mass? Caller Question – How to view judgement based on scripture?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the encouragement Jesus gives to us.   Word of the Day – Communion Caller Question – Why did the Church not include the book of Enoch in the bible? Caller Question – “My yoke is easy” What does the word easy mean?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading, the Immaculate Conception.   Word of the Day – He/She Caller Question – If the Church began with Mary, why can’t women be part of the clergy?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus healing the paralyzed man.   Word of the Day – Sacrifice Caller Question – Priest did general absolution for confession because he was not feeling well. Does this count?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the healing of the blind men.   Caller Question – What is the difference between the incarnational approach and the redemptive approach to the second coming? Word of the Day – Tyrant Caller Question – Do we say “save us from the fire of hell” or “fires of hell”? Caller Question – In the case of cremation, does cremation have to wait until after the funeral Mass?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and why it is not enough to say “Lord, Lord” to be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.   Caller Question – Why does God allow the innocent to suffer? Word of the Day – Juicy Caller Question – Does one confession apply for both 1st Friday and Saturday if they are consecutive days? Caller Question – Why is it essential for the priest to consume the Eucharist at Mass no matter what happens?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the significance of Jesus feeding the Crowd with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish.   Word of the Day – Air Caller Question – What is the best bible commentary for New and Old Testament? Caller Question – When people died before Christ, did they expect to be resurrected at some point? Caller Question – What is a good bible for her 8 year old grandson? Caller Question – How was the book of Job passed on?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what it is that Jesus says is hidden by God.   Word of the Day – Rejoiced Caller Question – Why do we ourselves the “Church Militant”? Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the Lamb of God part of the Mass? Caller Question – What are sacramentals and how do they work?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and how Jesus calls you to be a fisher of men.   Caller Question – Do people look the same in heaven as when they die? Caller Question – Saw an all white advent candle wreath, why would that be? Word of the Day – Advent Caller Question – Can baptism of a child be denied because the parents used IVF? Caller Question – How can she help her friend understand that abortion is wrong even in rape?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and who it is that Jesus says will seize and persecute you.   Caller Question – Does the priest have to invoke the holy trinity for confession to be valid? Word of the Day – Mark of the Beast Caller Question – When praying the DMC, can you “we trust in you” instead of “I trust in you”? Caller Question – Can Father Simon expand more on the Song of Moses?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus warning against false prophets claiming the end time has come.   Word of the Day – Friend Caller Question – Why does the priest mix water with wine at the consecration? Caller Question – Why did Jesus look up in yesterdays gospel regarding the widow?