Bible Study: (1:50) Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Paul’s cultural context  Letters:  (18:45) – Who was St. Jude’s mother?  (20:48) – Praying to the saints (22:43) – The Bee Gee’s  (23:30) – Choosing my name as grandmother (25:18) – Time in purgatory  (27:36) – Praying directly to God  (31:17) – I accidentally dropped Holy Communion Word of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:55) Acts 20:28-38 Early Church structure,  talking to Bishops & the importance of giving Letters (21:54) – Can we venerate Orthodox saints?  (23:55) – What happens when we pray the Rosary. Part of the prayer are the Hail Mary’s when we ask Mary to “pray for us now and the hour of our […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Father discusses  Holy Orders & casting lots  Jn 15:9-17 Father tells a story about eating with a Bishop Letters (22:42) – family members left the Church  (28:45) – does it hurt when God uses us the way he wants?  (31:01) – God hates divorce  Word of the Day: Commandment (36:26)Callers: (38:56) – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:18) – Is it OK to steal?  (31:35) – I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?  Word of the Day: Mass (37:20) Callers (39:03) – The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you’re not Catholic, don’t receive […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:28) Letters: (14:26) Word of the Day: (27:47) Skenopoi Phones: (38:40) Steve – The Gospels are accounts of what people witnessed so who saw Jesus in the desert? Philip – When does drinking become a mortal sin? Joe – Fear of the Lord – what does this really mean? Podcast: Play in new […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:26) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 We honor the image of God in another  Letters (14:24) – Get well card (16:42) – If God is for us, who could be against us (19:07) – Can Catholics give Protestant sermons?  (22:17) – What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?  Word of the Day: To be […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:13) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses knowledge of the future  Jn 16:5-11 We have to admit we’re sinners Letters:  (17:54) – St. Paul – Women will be saved through child-rearing?  (20:55) – Distrust or disobedience as the original sin?  (23:07) – How did we get liturgical seasons  (27:01) – The Word  Word of the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (4:40) Acts 16:11-15 Paul’s maritime life & Gentile conversion Jn 15:26—16:4a We have a prophetic religion Letters (22:01) – Why does Scripture say, ‘beware of the wrath of women?’ (29:24) – What is Snake Eating in Mark? Word of the Day: Believe (30:30) Callers:  (35:00) – If I’m working throughout my day while […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:37) Who are the Apostles? 1 Cor 15:1-8 What does it mean to be saved?  Jn 14:6-14 How are we going to do greater things than Jesus? Letters: (23:32) – I’m so glad you’re back Father!  (24:08) – What does St. Faustina mean by “my heart, my soul, my spirit” (27:35) – Revelations & […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Father Simon returned live to the mic after recovering from an illness!  St. Athanasius & the Trinity (2:49) Acts 15:7-21 Father discusses the reasonable moral code of the religion of Israel Jn 15:9-11 The biggest word in the Bible is ‘AS’ Letters: (22:06) – Funny thing happened on the way to the Forum (23:17) – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters (15:30) Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:53) Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters (22:04) What is the Holy Communion fast? What’s Father’s take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks Father Simon about Milton’s Paradise Lost Word of the Day: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more