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Bible Study: (2:48) Sir 44:1, 10-15 What does it mean to honor your father and your mother?  Ex 16:1-5, 9-15 Sometimes God punishes us by giving us what we asked for  Letters (21:29) - Are those who don't believe in transubstantiation in communion with Jesus?  (26:15) - Ancient rituals and Abraham (29:13) - Moses 'a prophet among you'  (29:13) - Did Jews Baptize?  Word of the Day (35:07) Callers  (37:44) - Where does it say in the Bible that Christ descended into hell and came back in the third day?  Can you baptize stillborn children?  (45:49) - People tell me to put a statue of Saint Joseph upside down in the ground. Is that okay? (46:26) - What does it mean to pray without ceasing? (47:52) - If someone is already cremated can the Church celebrate a mass for the person?

Bible Study: (2:08) 2 Cor 4:7-15 What are earthen vessels?  Mt 20:20-28 What is the hour of Jesus' glory?  Letters (23:51) - Why aren't shellfish Kosher?  (30:44) - Father addresses some questions about the Neo-Catechumenal Way (32:56) - Is it a mortal sin to eat meat on Friday?  Word of the Day: Deacon (36:34) Callers  (40:42) - What does the virgin of Guadalupe do? (44:11) - Does the Church allow for us to donate our bodies for science? (44:58) - How can I answer someone who says that all the different religion's gods are the same as our God? (46:56) - What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?

Bible Study: (1:58) Father discusses the Sunday readings, including what Jesus meant by 'weeds' Mt 12:38-42 What is a 'sign?' & Father discusses what it means to be part of the universal Church Letters (26:41) - Who is on the throne next to Jesus?  (32:00) - St. Peter's vision  Word of the Day: Nineveh (35:58) Callers: (38:21) - How we could best protect ourselves from curses? (42:40) - Archangel Sachiel - is it okay to pray to him? (44:44) - What about non-Catholic friends getting married in a park; could we go to that? (46:07) - Is the prohibition on gay marriage a doctrine or a rule?

Bible Study: (1:53) Ex 11:10—12:14 Should Christians have Sedar Meals? And should we have sabbath on Saturday?  Letters (20:25) - What is the significance of three days?  (25:15) - Monastic mass schedule! (27:39) - Listener recalls pulling over during Fr. Simon's show (30:24) - How can Father dissuade parents from attending weddings of family outside the Church? (32:52) - Genesis 3:15 and the crushing of the head of the serpent Word of the Day: Hesed Callers  46:45 - Question about scripture and the ironies like the humble animal and what do we make the apparent ironies 50:45 - Question about heaven/hell and does do any good to pray for those in heaven and hell? 52:00 - HIs perspective on why the Church can't establish a definition for marriage?

Bible Study: (1:49) Ex 3:13-20 Father discusses the name of God  Mt 11:28-30 Father discusses how many people go to Sunday mass Letter (21:04) - How do we learn to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul?  (26:08) - Did Jesus have a Meyers-Briggs type?  (27:51) - How do I know I love God with My Whole Heart?  Word of the Day: Smite (32:57) Callers  (35:36) - How old was Mary when she had Jesus? (38:14) - St. Jerome Translation Question (41:29) - 'Ask and you will receive' quote; I have struggled with this and the divine will and asking for what I want. (43:44) - Going to my granddaughter's wedding and her brother is the officiant? What am I to do? I want to show her unconditional love? (47:13) - Why has God has forsaken me, could you explain?

Bible Study: (1:51) Ex 3:1-6, 9-12 What's the purpose of miracles & angels?  Letters (19:30) - Can hosts be consecrated outside of Mass?  (22:12) - At any RATE!  (22:51) - Jesus, tears, and death of Lazarus (John 11:35) (27:56) - I'm Orthodox and my husband is Catholic, can I receive communion?  Word of the Day: Wise? (36:19) Callers  (37:31) - Did having the parents get the children ready for 1st communion make the kids more engaged in their faith? (43:42) - Luke 2:40. What is the significance of this passage? And, was Paul's name really changed or not? (48:48) - Were there roosters in Jerusalem during Jesus' Passion?

Bible Study: (1:52) Ex 2:1-15a Father explains the differences between the movie, The Ten Commandments, and the Scripture.  Mt 11:20-24 Father discusses the smallness of the Gospel triangle Letters (20:59) - Can I go to this wedding?  (24:10) - If you're eye is sound your body is filled with life (28:02) - Father discusses the importance of marriage Word of the Day: Goodly (35:11) Callers  (38:10) - My friend is with a guy who is discouraging her from going to confession. What should I do? (43:52) - This Bible translation doesn't between Spanish and English doesn't make sense (46:29) - Is Moses an Egyptian name? We don't know his Hebrew name right? (47:31) - Confession has really early reference in the Old Testament Bible. What do you think?

Bible Study: (2:57) Ex 1:8-14, 22 Father discusses the world demographic problem Mt 10:34—11:1 Didn't Jesus come to bring peace?  Letters (22:28) Differences between dicastries and congregations (25:15) - Church Fathers & and letting your peace return to you (https://www.ecatholic2000.com/catena/untitled-111.shtml) (30:37) - David and stones (31:45) - Difference between angels and saints Word of the Day: Household (34:13) Callers  (35:42) - Trinity and Holy Spirit: Where was the Holy Spirit before Jesus sent him? (38:43) - What are your thoughts on the Neocatechumenal way? (47:01) - Was Christ nailed on the wrist or the palms? (49:07) - What language was spoken before the Tower of Babel?

Bible Study: (1:53) Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 What is punishment for?  Mt 10:16-23 Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore  Letters (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church Word of the Day: Simple (32:36) Callers  (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious? (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed? (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?  (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Father explains why Joseph's story is so amazing Mt 10:7-15 Who is the royal nature of God?  Letters (22:09) - Can a priest give himself last rites?  (23:32) - Love & Intelligence   (29:10) - Why do priests and deacons bow to the altar?  (32:26) - Was John the Baptist immaculately conceived? (33:47) - What is the oldest Catholic prayer?  Word of the Day: Divination (36:10) Callers  (39:44) - Jesus has been presented in art as a white hippy looking guy for a long time. I think we should start presenting him in the way he actually looked like. What do you think? (43:39) - My mom told me that there would be a smaller nucleus of the Church when socialism took over. Do you think that is happing today? (45:31) - How aggressive can you be when standing up for your faith? (48:55) - I think Joseph's cup of divination is not right. I think the brothers were just being gaslighted.

Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father talks about the historicity of the Scriptures  Mt 10:1-7 what does it mean to be an apostle?  Letters 28:00 - life after death 31:45 - attending Protestant services 34:45 bowing your head at the name of Jesus  37:00 - Question about my husband's will Word of Day: PharoahCaller 44:25 - I went to confession after many years and the Priest didn't listen. I was married in the church than divorced and married again civilly. Can I receive communion? 51:00 - Should the Church change the phrase when giving out communion from 'Body of Christ' to 'Body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ'? 54:00 - What is the proper interpretations and translation of Genisis 2: 7? AND why so many different interpretations? 57:00 - What should we give a priest's who's mom passed away? 58:45 - Could you expound on the idea of Happiness is something you discover?

Gn 32:23-33 Father discusses the selling of blessings between Jacob and Esau  Mt 9:32-38 What is the real nature of God?  Letters Was there life on earth pre-Genesis?  Difference between angels and saints!  Word of the Day: LadderCallers  I am Jewish and think you are saying some good stuff. I would like to bring up some passage from the Hebrew bible which contradicts some of your theology What is the difference between son of man and son of God when Jesus is talking?  Why do we have a fast before Mass but there is no fast after Mass?  Writing for venerable Mary of Agreeta. Is it true that the blessed mother would serve Jesus' meals on her knees. What do you think about it?  

Bible Study: (2:16) Mt 9:18-26 Father explains how today's reading explain what the government of God is.  Letters (20:40) - When God does something mean or violent in reaction to sin?  (22:46) - Are there any examples of invalid ordinations?  (25:33) - Fasting and new wine (28:08) - The Bible doesn't say Thomas put his hands in Jesus' side (28:52) - Let your conscience be your guide?  (31:38) - Does the devil have more power than God on earth?  Word of the Day: Abode (33:47) Callers  (36:17) - When did some Hebrew words become the prober name for Adam and Eve and when did Christ become Jesus name? (39:14) - What does it mean for a wife to be submissive to her husband? (45:37) - I am unable to leave the house because of health problems. Some days I feel really sad and frustrated about this situation. What should I do? (48:21) - When you talk to the angels can you pray in your mind only? (50:07) - Should I talk to my niece who cohabitates? 

Bible Study: (2:17) Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67 Did Sarah die of a broken heart?  Mt 9:9-13 Why does Matthew have two names?  Letters (22:38) - Why would God ask Abraham to do something immoral?  (28:19) - When God answers our prayers in a different way (29:39) - Was the Father's voice audible at the Baptism of Jesus?  Word of the day: Mercy (33:56) Callers  (41:42) - Could you explain about Lilith, Adam & Eve? (44:38) - My husband has left the faith, and he says I should follow him, as he's my husband. What should I do? (44:38) - Cousin who left her husband and now living with her boyfriend.  Now she's inviting me to her house with her boyfriend for a party. Should I go?

Bible Study: (1:59) Gn 22:1b-19 Why does God put anyone to the test?  Letters (19:47) - I feel like prayer doesn't work (22:44) - What's Father's interpretation of Job 24:17?  (24:41) - How did the ancients view taking up their cross?  (27:15) - Should there be a clause or form of to-be in 'blessed the man' (29:45) - I'm confused about the term 'Elohim' and how it's used. (32:24) - Pre-Genesis world, was there life on earth before?  Word of the Day: Burnt Offering & Lamb  Callers  (39:22) - 'When God made man in his image and taking the female part out'  Have you thought of this before? (43:30) - Sinning against the Holy Spirit, is that unforgivable sin?  (46:25) - Is the Book/Gospel of Thomas a forgery? (48:40) - Is Zoroastrianism Christianity?

Bible Study: (2:08) Gn 21:5, 8-20a The death of Sarah and What happens when we force God's hand Mt 8:28-34 Why did Jesus send the demons to the pigs?  Letters (20:29) - Sinners saved by grace (29:35) - My mom & having children  Word of the Day: Gadarenes (37:25) Callers (42:11) - Prayer:  It's a dialogue w/the lover and his beloved.  What do you think? (43:51) - What does one do when a priest tells you to give communion to Lutherans? (46:19) - 1 Timothy 1:20, what does it mean? (48:31) - What do the Jews think about relics?

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 15:1-12, 17-18 Why does God ask Abram to count the stars?  Mt 7:15-20 What does it mean to know them by their fruit?  Letter:  (18:41) - We have so much artificial light in the world (22:38) - Why on Good Friday is the main crucifix covered?  (24:42) - What should we be asking for when we say 'Give us this day our daily bread'? Bible Recommendation & Hope to Die by Scott Hahn  https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Richmond-Lattimore/dp/0865475245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30U1Y1EJC79CF&keywords=richmond+lattimore+new+testament&qid=1683904036&s=books&sprefix=richmond+lattimore+new+testament%2Cstripbooks%2C163&sr=1-1 (37:13) - Why was the serpent allowed in the garden? (41:58) - Acts 5 & Money  (48:00) - I think there is too much politics in radio Word of the Day: (44:41)

Bible Study: (1:52) Eph 2:19-22 What is the household of God?  Jn 20:24-29 Father explains why Thomas should be called, 'faithful Thomas' Letters (27:34) - Can you explains the four Eucharistic prayers  (30:57) - How can we tell the difference between sharing concern vs unnecessary curiosity?  (33:00) - Prayers for a problem pregnancy  Word of the Day: The Twin (37:22) Callers  (38:38) - I want to come back into full communion with the Church from a Sedevacantism, but a Deacon making it difficult. What should I do? (46:51) - What do you think about my decision to become a Catholic and to try to get my wife to enter the Church?  (49:48) - My grandson said that Lucifer was called the morning star and that Jesus is called the morning star so Jesus must be thrown out of heaven. How do I respond to this?

Bible Study: (1:55) Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Father explains why circumcision Letters (22:29) - Orthodox & the Immaculate Conception (29:45) - Who was the Sermon on the Mount Directed to? Word of the Day: 99 (32:57) Callers (38:28) -What does Ur mean when God talks to Abraham in Wednesday's readings?  (41:14) - What is a Mystical Catholic? (43:57) - Regarding the sermon on the mount; you said Jesus was just with his apostles but I don't think that is right. the Bible says the crowds were astonished. (47:11) - I have a Joke for Father. (47:54) - If you think about a sin that you did in the past do you need to re-confessed that sin (50:05) - Where is the Garden of Eden?

Bible Study: (2:17) Father shares his theory about the letter to the Romans Letters (26:09) - Acts 8:39 - what does snatched mean?  (28:58) - What does the Church teach about the Rapture?  (31:31) - Pregnancy prayer request  (32:19) - Can you go to heaven without confession?  Word of the Day: Hour (36:56) Callers  (41:06) - I betrayed another person and now she says she doesn't believe in God. What should I do? (43:41) - Is profanity a sin? I went to an Assyrian church and it was beautiful, but was it a legitimate Catholic Church (47:21) - Can I pray to the Guardian angels of the unborn child? (48:25) - Why was Paul sent to the Gentiles? He seemed better with the Jews.