Bible Study: (1:56) Hos 14:2-10 Father discusses the issues with Biblical translation  Mk 12:28-34 Father tells us what the first commandment actually is & what it means to love  Letters (19:18) – Sin to eat meat on Friday? (22:43) – The Kingdom of God  (24:33) – Eastern Church sacraments  Word of the Day: Scribe & […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:13) Jer 7:23-28 The nation that does not listen…Father describes the jealousy of God Letters: Molten gods (22:55) – Bonhoeffer & cheap grace  (24:35) – Galatians & abortion  (26:48) – Tribes of Israel  (28:24) – Last supper – where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass?  Word of the Day: You […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:41)  Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father explains  Mt 5:17-19 Father again discusses the royal nature of God & what it means to break commandments  Letters: (18:54) – Can I receive communion if you haven’t been married in the Church?  (31:15) – Orthodox Christians and praying for the dead Word of the Day: Smallest part […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:27) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father discusses doing the red and saying the black & our feelings at mass Mt 18:21-35 Why was the servant unable to forgive?  Letters: (29:02) – Where do we get translations of the Gospel?  (32:25) – ‘Only begotten Son’ – is that the same way of saying ‘the same […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:57) 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Sometimes God asks something simple Lk 4:24-30 Jesus was not accepted by his relatives, either Father also discusses the 10 Commandments from yesterday’s Gospel (15:43) Letters (24:14) – Gloria during Lent (25:50) – Basilica, Church, Cathedral  Word of the Day: Aram (30:34) Callers:  (34:44) – My friend is a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:52) Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a The Bible shows us that our heroes or fallible  Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Who was the Gospel of John written for?  Letters: (24:01) – Who anointed Jesus?  (26:54) – What happens if the priest barely uses the Confiteor  Word of the Day: Tunic (32:52) Callers:  (36:18) – When Moses […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:43) Jer 17:5-10 What is Jeremiah upset about?  Lk 16:19-31 Why is today’s Gospel so funny?  Letters: (21:05) – God is in the business of covenants  (25:23) – Ablution cup (27:24) – Lord have mercy 3x (29:07) – Requiem Mass story Word of the Day: MERIT (31:40)Callers:  (37:54) – Not going to anyone […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:22) Jer 18:18-20 Father explains how language influences perception  Mt 20:17-28 Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is Letters: (21:19) – In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say ‘I desire mercy not sacrifice?’ Wouldn’t poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches?  (31:01) – Kyrie eléison question  (31:56) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:04) Is 1:10, 16-20 What’s the meaning of sacrifice?  Mt 23:1-12 Father talks about external observances of the law  Letters: (27:21) – Jesus’ human qualities  (29:02) – Jesus as the ‘Amen’ Word of the Day: Eucharist (20:20) Callers:  (38:48) – When Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, He said do to Touch him. Is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:21) Dn 9:4b-10 Why is the face such an interesting word?  Lk 6:36-38 Father explains judgement!  Mk 9:2-10 Father explains the dynamics of yesterday’s Gospel Letters:  (21:18)  – Devil and the Son of Man (22:53) – Tourette syndrome  (29:06) – Spiritual healing Word of the Day: Angel (32:02) Callers (33:21) – In many […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (2:07) Ez 18:21-28 Being a Tzadik Mt 5:20-26 Father describes what it means to be liable to judgement  Letters (21:15) – There was a priest saddened that he wasn’t asked to celebrate a wedding mass (25:08) – Should I fast based on the clock?  (26:00) – We used to empty the holy water […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Bible Study: (1:56) 1 Pt 5:1-4 Father discusses authority  Mt 16:13-19 Father discusses Peter as Rock Letters (21:53) – Question about the breviary  (26:22) – “You are Christ,” says St. Peter (28:24) – Twelve Springs of Moses  (30:53) – Why are some Jews not against abortion?  Word of the Day: Chair (35:18) Callers: (36:04) -Have […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more