The Breath is a Sign of a Living Presence – October 8, 2026

  • (0:35) St. Pelagia and St. Nestor
  • (3:01) Bible Study:
    • Epistle
    • Gospel
  • (26:39) Letters:
    • “The bodies of many were raised.” Why is this only in the gospel of Mathew?
    • Was Mary assumed into heaven in a resurrected body?
    • Why doesn’t the Catholic Church celebrate Hanukkah?
    • Is the traditional nativity scene accurate?
    • My friend is protestant and doesn’t believe the Catholic Church is the only Church.
    • You can send your questions to Fr. Simon – [email protected]
  • (37:25) Word of the Day – Deacon
  • (39:49) Phones:
    • Elizabeth – I don’t understand the instruction on the relics. Can you please explain? (39:56)
    • Angus – A priest told me that if I wasn’t in the state of grace, I could say a quick act of contrition, receive the Eucharist, and then go to confession right after. Can you clarify? (42:39)
    • Miguel – We were told that praying the St. Michael Prayer at the end of Mass doesn’t add anything liturgically. What are your thoughts? (44:55)
    • Elizabeth – I want to say how much I missed you, and I am happy we will have you for 90 minutes. (48:00)
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