Father Simon Says – November 17, 2021 – Talent Show!

Father talks about the history of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

2 Mc 7:1, 20-31

  • Father talks about the Mexican Cristeros and exhorts us to have the bravery to live well now.

Lk 19:11-28

  • Father explains how much the talent was worth

Mass Hysteria: Father discusses sacred music in the USA

Letters:

  • Are the Patriarchs in heaven?
  • Beth writes that Mass Hysteria has made her rethink what hymns should be at mass
  • Do we give God permission when we pray?

Word of the Day: Harsh

Callers:

  • I’m a convert to the Church.  From a Baptist.  If the church is the true church which I believe, why aren’t protestants flocking to the Church
  • The high priest tore garments from bottom up, symbolizing Satan.  When the temple torn from top, God said no, ‘you have blasphemed me’. Can Father explain?
  • What is Father’s vision of time in heaven?
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!