(4:01) Bible Study: Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(4:04) Bible Study: Matthew 4:17 Father talks about the meaning of the word repent and gives some tips on it. Luke 9:22-25 What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (20:42) Break 1 (25:19) Letters: Why would a priest change the names of the saints mentioned during the Mass prayers? Why […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(3:00) Bible Study: Joel 2:12-18 Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music. 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance. (22:26) Break 1 (23:30) Letters: Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(3:35) Bible Study: Sirach 35:1-12 Father talks about sacrifice and its connection with the liturgy of the hours. Mark 10:28-31 Father talks about fasting and where it comes from (24:39) Break 1 (25:42) Letters: Why should we fast for a particular intention? Are there certain things that open up portals of evil? Are scapulars superstitious? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(3:08) Bible Study: Sirach 17:20-24 Should everything in the bible been seen as moral? Mark 10:17-27 Should we give up all of our treasure? Father explains Luke 6:39-45 Father talks about the humor of this reading. (18:54) Break 1 (19:40) Letters: Father helps a listener who is considering moving in with his girlfriend but with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(4:02) Bible Study: Sirach 6:5-17 Father discusses the multiple meanings of love. And the meaning of friendship Mark 10:1-12 This gospel reading is often misunderstood, and Father explains the correct understanding. (21:40) Break 1 (22:58) Letters: How do you deal with people mocking you for your faith? How can you describe the afterlife? Father answers […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(4:40) Bible Study: Sirarch 5:1-8 You are special in God’s eyes, the only eyes that matter. Mark 9:41-50 What is salt? Father explains its hidden meaning (21:11) Break 1 (22:48) Letters: Are the Deuterocanonical books inspired? How does marriage represent the Trinity? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at [email protected] (33:44) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(2:52) Bible Study: Sirach Sirach 4:11-19 Was wisdom actually Jesus? Mark 9:38-40. Some of us never get over being young. Let us not get in the way of Christ as believers, disciples and members in the Church. (22:05) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to practice Tai Chi? What is he answer to the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(4:58) Bible Study: Sirach 2:1-11 God wants to reveal with what’s inside you. Mark 9:30-37 The Apostles should’ve argued amongst themselves who is the least important. (22:49) Break 1 (25:25) Letters: What does it mean , “Falling Short of the Glory of God”? How did people know how much to give for a sin offering? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(3:03) Bible Study: Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge. Jesus casts out demons because he had authority. Sirach 1:1-10 Mark 9:14-29 (22:22) Break 1 (24:01) Letters: Can you still bring dinner to the priests on Sunday? Question about turning the other cheek in regards to domestic abuse? Why did the NAB translation remove fasting […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(3:34) Bible Study: Genesis 11:1-9 Father explains this passage and its historicity. Mark 8:34—9:1 A new take in carrying your cross. (23:15) Break 1 (24:54) Letters: Why was the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles written? Is it okay to pray for the desire to let go of the man I want […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

(2:40) Bible Study: Mark 8:27-33 The true prayer of the Believer. Genesis 9:1-13 What is the law that Noah receives? (18:30) Break 1 (19:31) Letters: What is the full extent of being made in the image and likeness of God? What was Jesus favorate type of music? Father answers these and other questions. Send him […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more