Father Simon Says – August 10, 2022 – Unless a Grain of Wheat…

Bible Study: (2:59)

2 COR 9:6-10

  • God loves a cheerful giver 

JN 12:24-26

  • What does it mean for a grain of wheat to fall and die? 

Letters (17:40)

  • Another letter about saying ‘God bless you’ when someone sneezes 
  • Question about the temple tax
  • What is the oil of gladness?

Word of the Day: Deacon (29:21)

Callers 

  • (36:54) – My daughter is planning a marriage outside the Church; should I go to the wedding? 
  • (44:46) – Should we clap at the homily? 
  • (48:04) – My husband is dying of pancreatic cancer, and he is very angry and doesn’t accept death at this point and just wants to live; what should we do? 
  • (49:21) – Why does the Eastern Orthodox used leaven bread?
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!