Father Simon Says – November 28, 2023

November 28, 2023 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Bible Study: (1:57) Dn 2:31-45 Father Goes further into the visions of Nebuchadnezzar  Lk 21:5-11 Is today’s passage about the end of the world?  Letters:  (19:28) – RCIA scrutinies  (21:55) ... Read more

Nebuchadnezzar – November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023 Father Simon Says, Podcasts

Bible Study: (1:56) Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 What’s the reason for the Kosher laws?  Lk 21:1-4 Father connects the widows offering to fulfillment of the law  Letters:  (21:52) – I had ... Read more

Book of Maccabees – November 24, 2023

November 24, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (2:30) 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59 Father explains that this section of the book of Maccabees is about Hanukah Lk 19:45-48 Father connects this Gospel with the Maccabees Letters ... Read more

Pharoah, Indulgences & Liturgy – November 23, 2023

November 23, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (2:40) 1 Mc 2:15-29 Father talks about the old religion of mythology Lk 19:41-44 Why does Father think today’s Gospel is problematic? Word of the Day: (37:10) Letters: ... Read more

Living in the Now! – November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (2:08) 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31 Father exhorts us to live in the now Lk 19:11-28 Father related today’s parable to Herod Letters: (22:55) – Snakes update (25:38) – ... Read more

Taxes & St. Joseph

November 21, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (2:14) Lk 19:1-10 Father explains the Roman taxation system Letters (20:49) – The Picture Bible  (23:27) – Circumcision  (27:39) – The sins of St. Joseph?  Word of the ... Read more

Look Up! – November 20, 2023

November 20, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (1:48) 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Who were the Maccabees? Lk 18:35-43 We need more than notional faith!  Letters:  (22:01) – Can you be born of the ... Read more

The Rapture, the Creed, & Crime Shows – November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (1:59) Wis 13:1-9 We shouldn’t worship creation!  Lk 17:26-37 Father discusses the destruction of the Temple  Letters  (21:23) – Apostle’s Creed at Mass (23:36) – Indulgences  (25:11) – ... Read more

Purgatorial Algebra – November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (1:57) Wis 7:22b–8:1 What is wisdom?  Lk 17:20-25 God’s royal nature is manifested in suffering Letters (21:56) – Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said (25:57) – My child wonders if ... Read more

Leprosy & the Healing Power of Christ – November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (1:56) Lk 17:11-19 Leprosy,  the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ Letters (19:54) – Parable of the Vineyard (21:33) – Why is there so much ... Read more

Trouble in River City – November 14, 2023

November 14, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (2:32) Wis 2:23–3:9 The devil and birth control Lk 17:7-10 Father tells a story from his days with the Charismatic prayer groups Letters:  (18:27) – Are we married ... Read more

Fraternal Correction & Repentance – November 13, 2023

November 13, 2023 Uncategorized

Bible Study: (2:41) Lk 17:1-6 Father discusses fraternal correction & repentance  Letters (21:55) – Foolish & wise virgins (28:54) – Do we have free will?  (31:47) – what is the ... Read more