Trouble in River City – November 14, 2023

Bible Study: (2:32)

Wis 2:23–3:9

  • The devil and birth control

Lk 17:7-10

  • Father tells a story from his days with the Charismatic prayer groups

Letters: 

  • (18:27) – Are we married in heaven? 
  • (22:09) – Gender & language
  • (24:42) – Do we have to trust those whom we forgive? 
  • (30:22) – Indulgences 

Word of the Day: Devil (36:17)

Callers: 

  • (38:17) – I got married at 17, doctor gave me birth control, and told doctor that was wrong, even when I was non-religious. What do you think?
  • (40:42) – Mary at Front of center at altar and tabernacle at the side?  What do you think?  I saw churches like this on The Camino in Spain
  • (43:52) – I have trouble asking for forgiveness when I know I’m going to commit that action again.  What to do?
  • (47:02) – I have an image of Christ on the Cross on the phone and what is your favorite depictions of Jesus in Art?
  • (48:22) – If I make any indulgences, is that a prayer I could make at beginning of day or do I have to say it at that time?
  • (49:34) – I’m surrounded by fallen away Catholics. What is my duty?
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!