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Father Simon Says July 1st-Making Sacrifices

Fr. Richard Simonby Fr. Richard Simon

Bible: Sacrifice of Isaac

  • Why does God test us, Father asks?
  • Father thinks that the reading should be read in the light of the Hebrews
  • On one hand, it’s horrible–but Abraham was ready to offer his only son and believed that God would raise Isaac from the dead.
  • Abraham had a complete trust in God

Letters:

  • Gives advice suggesting the listner to ask God what his will is
    • He references the Screwtape Letters–the Devil wants us to focus on what we don’t have
  • Letter thanking father who gave advice about dealing with priests who are moved around a lot–there is a lot of ecclesial and presbyteral instability
  • Letter about some strick KJV readings of the bible that says diving is bad

Caller:

  • Did Isaac say anything?
  • Principles vs methods
  • Priest told me I wasn’t truly repentant when I went to confession
  • If I commit a sin like an impure thought–could I still go to confession?

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Fr. Richard Simon

Fr. Richard Simon

Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All is the host of Fr. Simon Says on Relevant Radio. Father Simon delves into the daily Scripture readings, shares a Word of the Day to help you sharpen you vocabulary, and opens the phones to your questions about the Faith. After just a few minutes with Father Simon, you might be convinced that he truly does know it all!