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Bible Study:  Jn 15:1-8 Why is today's Gospel so challenging?  Letters (17:26) - Are there animals in heaven/  Word of the Day: A Revolution  Callers  (33:41) - The psalmist for the liturgy of the hours seems to have the gift of poetry. What do you think? (40:27) - How my girlfriend and I know if we are suppose to get married? (45:56) - Is there a priestly society that can say some masses for me?

Bible Study: (1:38) Acts 14:19-28 Father discusses the differences between Jews and Judeans Jn 14:27-31a What is the peace of Christ?  Letters (27:27) - What forgives sins? Word of the day: Gentile  Callers (27:27) - Priest gave me contact information based on something I said in a confession with him. Was he breaking the seal of the confessional? (38:06) - Today's Gospel reading: what does the world 'World' Mean when referring to the ruler of the world? Didn't God create the world? (41:01) - The word 'Comadre' means in-laws. I use it with my mother-in-law. It is similar to 'compadres' (46:09) - I am in RCIA. Can I go to confession before I come into the Church?

Acts 14:5-18 Father talks about what it means to be a Christian  Letters (13:12_ Anglican church service sounds like a Catholic mass How to get mortal sin forgiven?  Long betrothal in Jewish customs  Where do the Stations of the Cross come from?  Word of the Day: Priest  Callers (42:20) Station of the cross in St. John's backyard? Luke 15: blessed is the woman who gave birth to you. According to a Greek Orthodox scholar said that 'Rather' actually means that Jesus agreed with them rather than putting down Mary. is that True?

Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 13:26-33 The Rise of Christianity: https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Christianity-Marginal-Religious-Centuries/dp/0060677015 Father discusses the relationship between Pilate and Justin Martyr  Jn 14:1-6 We go home when we die Letters (21:14) - why wasn't the beloved disciple questioned about Jesus?  (25:20) - Beatitudes and the Psalms  (27:03) - The problem of translation with the Creed (31:46) - I used to preach from a bench in Nevada  Word of the Day: Oracle (37:03) Callers  (38:15) - If I am right in saying that a layman can't bestow a blessing (39:40) - Question about Ethiopians believing that Pilate was a saint. (42:30) - Question about Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Baptism in Jesus? (48:52) - My nutritionist is also a Reiki Master.  Is it still good to have her as my nutritionist?

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 13:13-25 Father details the long journey of St. Paul  Jn 13:16-20 Father explains the nature of prophecy  Letters (22:28)- Just war theory update (24:22) - the story of Jephthah in Judges (30:50) - I heard God say that he was drawing near to me (35:01) - I feel the call to become a priest  Word of the Day: Pestilence (40:17) Callers  (42:40) - Why is there a difference b/w the English translation and the Latin translation of the Nicene Creed? (47:22) - I was mediating on Good thief and what a transformation he must have had to 'remember me in your Kingdom'.  What do you think about that Father? (49:28) - Where to the two thieves also taken down from the cross like Jesus?

Bible Study: (2:02) 1 Cor 15:1-8 Who were the 12 Apostles?  When did St. Paul begin his ministry?  Jn 14:6-14 What does it mean that "no one comes to the Father except through me?" Letters (23:56) - What was cosmetic treatment during Ester's time? {great promo] (28:41) - I'm an adult acolyte, one of the young servers says the priests prayers; is that OK?   (30:08) - Leaving religious statements on restaurant bills  (33:01) - Elijah isn't mentioned in the Torah, how did the Sadducees view him during the time of Christ?  Word of the Day: Reed (36:15) Callers  (39:38) - About the four horseman of the apocalypse and did one of the horseman's name change?  Was Pestilence changed to conquering? (45:34) - I'm looking for guidance as my son plays baseball, we pray for his protection, however, even though we pray, a player got badly hurt in the face.  Could you guide me? (49:02) - Why has Just War the Doctrine, become minimized?

Acts 11:19-26 Why did God keep the Israelites isolated?   Letters (26:51) - Using an abundance of a tip?  (30:44) - What does a person do with an old torn Bible?  Word of the Day: Christos (34:41) Callers  (36:58) - Mass while traveling: Mhe Cruise doesn't have a Catholic priest (39:27) - What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics? (43:13) - Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay? (45:47) - Communion under both species  (49:48) - Is it okay to throw away old palms?

Bible Study: (2:23) Acts 11:1-18 What separated Jews from pagans?  Jn 10:11-18 What is the universal Church?  Letters (22:47) - Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue  (27:31) - What's the best way to understand indulgences? Word of the Day: Indulgence (35:25) Callers  (38:02)- Do dogs go to heaven? (40:29) - My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower? (44:56) - The relationship b/w purgatory and confession? (47:29) - What are the rules regarding chapel veils? (48:31) - What does the term 'begotten' mean?

Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful?  Jn 6:52-59 What does today's text actually say?  Letters (22:13)- What is the 'world without end' in the Glory Be?  (23:46) - Question about dealing with a suicide (28:12) - I'm reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? (32:48) - Singing of the psalms?  Word of the Day: Authority (37:59) Callers  (39:53) - We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears?  (44:05) - Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why? (46:22) - I don't chew the host, is that okay? (48:55) - What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don't practice the faith.

Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism?  Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved?  Letters Father discusses 'being wrong' about yesterday's show (24:53) - I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why?  (30:57) - I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process  (31:49) - Who chooses vestment colors?  Word of the Day: Teach (36:24) Callers  (40:25) - Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah's Witness and Mormons.   (42:23) - Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge  (45:22) - In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week. (49:54) - We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?  

Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know  How did the early Christians spread the faith?  Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus?  Letters (23:31) - Jim asks about Passover calendars  (24:56) - How do I trust God more?  (28:06) - I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:33) Callers  (36:23) - How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven? (39:44) - Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still? (42:01) - Could you comment on the 'American Catholic Church', and apparently priests could marry there.  Could you comment on that? (44:18) - Where is hell, is it in the world? (46:36) - What is the proper way to say the Our Father?  (48:36) - I'm taking an acting class, am I using God's name in vain?

Bible Study: (1:48) Mk 16:15-20 Who was St. Mark? Letters (20:34) - Why do we ask for forgiveness?  (22:46) - Why did God tell the Israelites to kill the Canaanites?  (28:19) - Are there any direct relatives who claim to be related to the apostles?  (29:11) - how did the earth get populated?  (34:40) - Comments about prohibitions on pork  Word of the Day: Tongues (35:33) Callers  (37:19) - Were Mark's endings where diff b/c he had a different audience?  Mark had a different ending?  Could you comment on that? (39:10) -On how to forgive as my brother's wife murdered my brother.  How to forgive and how to approach (45:39) - Disciples in the Upper Room, they spoke in the language given by Holy Spirit, but everybody heard in their own language.  Could you comment on this? (48:04) - Peter given keys of kingdom and 'get behind me Satan'. Could you explain this?

Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke  Jn 6:22-29 What is the real work of God?  Letters  (19:23) - How is David after God's own heart?  (28:28) - Communion service  Word of the Day: Crown (32:05) Callers (33:39) - Jesus descended into hell, could you explain?   (38:10) - How the average Jew could've possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ? (45:37) -  Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me?  (49:27) - My father recently passed away, and he wasn't Christian. Should I have baptized him?

-Daily Readings (1:49) Acts 5:34-42 (14:45) Jn 6:1-15 -Letters (20:44) Should we associate with Christians who are not living out their faith When did the power of the apostles to heal end? Son wants to marry a Hindu woman what should we do? Is there any point in payer? -Word of the day Worship -Phones: (35:18) Keri - How do you find forgiveness for something you've done that caused someone's death.  How do you forgive yourself? Maro - Question about the word 'cousin' and relationship to Mary.  Could you explain the word 'cousin' Vanessa - About today's Gospel making him king, was that going to be by force? Greg - When you're trying to qualify for a plenary indulgence, and free of mortal sin.  Would just going to Confession at Church qualify for going to confession?

Bible Study: (1:50) The Gospel of John We should have a relationship with the Holy Spirit  What does it mean to be born of wind and water Letters (18:18) - Listener is worried about getting his car broken into (22:37) - What is the scriptural basis for the Epiclesis? (25:21) - I'm nervous about my friend's marriage (31:43) - Anything in the Talmud about one who hangs from the tree is cursed  Word of the Day: Ration (37:26) Callers  (39:47) - Attending a Wedding Reception of a non-Catholic who may be divorced. Can I go? (44:50) - It's good to have regrets in life  (45:59) - How do I explain Confession, Purgatory, and change to the bible?

Bible Study: (2:26) Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the religious dynamics in ancient Israel Jn 3:16-21 The price that God paid for our lives  Letters (23:22) - What lessons do we learn from the sufferings of the death of God?  (29:01) - Do you need to be Catholic to receive the anointing of the sick? (30:52) - Jesus says he died for the sins of many  (31:32) - Will all Baptized go to heaven?  Word of the Day: Evil (33:04) Callers (34:46) -  Why the Catholic Church says bad things about the devil, when I recently met someone from the Church of Satan, and they told me they do nice things? (39:13) - About today's reading and John 3:16, and the use of the word 'might' what was the original word? (41:11) - How do you listen for God's answer? (48:43) - Do you have to be baptized to go to heaven?

Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts  Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above?  Letters (22:030 Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory  (24:29)  Who was Thomas' twin?  (29:29) Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:40) Callers  (35:46) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time? (38:38)  When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed? (41:12) The Church is not in touch of reality, and I'm becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do? (46:24) Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins?   (48:02) Good Friday at Church, shouldn't there be more quiet?  I was hearing the choir practicing?

Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God' Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above?  What is religious consensus  Letters (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots?  (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers  (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible? (42:56) - Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus.  Was it the Romans? (47:04) - Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday's 2nd reading? (49:51) - What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w 'reborn' and 'born above'?

Bible Study: (1:52) Acts 4:1-12 Peter understands the prophecy from Psalm 188 Jn 21:1-14 Jesus' fraternal care for John  Letters (23:11) - Father discussing the meaning of Ex 4:23 & Moses' circumcision  (27:30) - Triduum Question  (30:14) - Listener laughed at a FSS promo (31:12) - Can I take notes during the homily?  (32:04) - Listener is upset that Fr. Simon used the term 'woke'  Word of the Day: Touch (36:48) Callers  (39:13) - How would you look in a resurrected body or how would you look when you get to heaven, are you young again? (42:18) - Commentary about what you saw at the Holy Sepulchre and at the very base is 'Adam's Skull'  What do you think? (44:36) - About the synoptic Gospels, did they get the writings from the people who where there? (48:05) - Why does the Catholic Church use the term Easter instead of Resurrection Sunday?

Bible Study: (1:55) Acts 3:11-26 Father explains some of the Kosher laws regarding pork Letters (20:05) - what is meant by 'Novus Ordo' by the book?  https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal (23:48) - Brenda responds to Father Simon's critique of the Sermon on the Mount (28:11)- Comment about the Novus Ordo and TLM Word of the Day: Ghost (31:56)Callers  (34:39) - Why were the separation of garments at resurrection? (42:15) - Was Moses circumcised and how old was Moses when he was picked up as a baby? (45:41) - With Mass was in Latin, it was part of universal Church, everybody spoke  same language and that made Church Universal.   (49:17) - 'Today you will be with me in paradise' and how could he be in paradise' if he descended to the dead?