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Is Gambling a Sin?

Fr. Richard Simonby Fr. Richard Simon
  • (3:16) Bible Study:
    • Ezekiel 18:21-28
      • The mercy of God and the justice of God are not unopposed.
    • Matthew 5:20-26   –Righteousness has to do with the nature of God and it’s oriented to the good of the other.
  • (19:48) Letters:
    • What is the Church’s position of cremation? What do you think about Eucharistic Ministers dipping their hands in alcohol? Question about being Jewish but not believing in God? What is the difference between surrender and resignation? Is celebrating marriage while in mortal sin, another mortal sin and is the marriage invalidated? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter atsimon@relevantradio.com

(32:27) Break 2

  • (31:25) Word of the Day:
    • Virtuosness
  • (33:07) Phones:
    • Nicole-where can I find prohibition of gambling in the Bible?
    • Bernadette-Thank you Fr. Simon. I love your program. every comment makes sense.
    • David-gambling. Matthew 7:6 is a verse that can be used against gambling.
    • Shane-how do I discern questions that the Magisterium has not answered yet?
    • Lucia-Catholics gambling? Catechism of Catholic Church catechism of Catholic Church. CC2413

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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!