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(0:43) On St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Bible Study  The Holy Spirit is the down payment of heaven Ephesians 1: 11-14 (2:42) Luke 12: 1-7  (21:19)         ---Hypocrite in Greek means "play actor"      Letters: Daughter planning gay marriage and parent not going. What to do? (31:19) Question about capital punishment? (37:06) --- Question about choirs practicing in Church before mass (41:31)  Why did Jesus tell people to keep miracle secret and others not (45:13) Does the Eastern Orthodox church recognize Catholic saints (47:11)  Bible was compiled because of the mass (52:47)  Text about Revelation 2:20 (56:16)  Send him a letter at [email protected]   Word of the Day Worm (57:08)  Phones: Jane-Question about buying masses and Gregorian chants(1:00:06)  Tom-I told a lady that her marriage wasn't valid because she was married in a park. What do you think of that? (1:03:08) Judy-If you think you're doing God's work, but exhausted, doing it with own power and Holy Spirit isn't helping?  (1:08:14)  Hope-How do you know the difference between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of the devil? (1:11:23)  Rosemarie-Fr. Simon can you tell me what a Pentacostal is? (1:12:56)  John-According to the Church in the 13th Century, Waldensiaism was condemned. Waldensiasm denied capital punishment. Captial punishment is still valid. (1:18:07)

(00:43) On St. Teresa of Avila  Bible Study: Luke 11: 47-54 (3:36) The Bible is very human and very divine  Ephesians 1: 1-10 (14:27)        ---God gives us the chance to choose him.    Letters: Is there a ritual for the girls to enter the covenant (36:35) Why Protestants reject reconciliation from Gospel of John (40:03) Giving food to Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a penance (43:41)  Someone thinking about converting (46:01) Send him a letter at [email protected] (51:01) Word of the Day Vestibulation  Phones: Mark-Why doesn't the church lead the people and encourage them to vote for prolife candidates (53:14)  Janet-I had read the Interior Castle years ago. How many Castles are there and can you name? (56:50) Joanna-How do I overcome anger issues? I do pray and do Rosary but nothing seems to help. (1:00:04) Douglas-Since God created the whole plan of salvation for Jesus, was it really part of God's plan that Jesus would be betrayed? (1:05:13)  Martine-How can I go back to Confession after 7 years.? I feel embarassed (1:08:26) Oberon-Does this mean you don't want public libraries to exist? You said socialism doesn't work (1:12:13) Mary Lou-What is the right prayer to pray for people who have passed away? (1:14:23) Joseph-My first wife died of cancer and I fell in love with someone of Jewish faith. St. Augustine's stained glass window really moved her. Why is this? (1:16:52) THE VEIL REMOVED FILM: https://youtu.be/OOLZDaTgIaM?si=dC5hp_163f-ARlel

(00:47) On St. Callistus I and St. Andagrisma Bible Study:  Lack of listening to the Holy Spirit leads to envy, jealousy, etc. (5:08)  Galatians 5: 18-25 Luke 11: 42-46  (31:25)            ---Pharisees defined things with a passion.     Letters: When does God's law get written on someone's heart, at baptism or conception?  (37:23) Question on babies conceived by rape (38:05) Wearing hat in Church (41:52)  Applauding choir during mass and other comments about Church Music (43:58)   Feed my sheep verse from John (50:10)  Send him a letter at [email protected]   (1:08:19) Word of the Day Carousing (komos) Phones: Ron-I'm not sure if I should go up to receive the Eucharist. I have dementia. (53:35) Marcel-How did the Bishop's Mitre come to be what it is? (56:58) Joe-If deacons and priests miss an hour from the Divine Office, is that a mortal sin? (1:04:14) Steve-Do you go straight to heaven if you were a scapular when you die?  (1:10:14) Christine-What to do with yoga products? (1:12:43) Steve-At what point did the Orthodox Church separate from the Catholic Church (1:16:33)

(1:22) Saint Edward the Confessor (3:50) Bible Study: Galatians 5:1-6 Blood of the Covenant Righteousness – Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit Luke 11:37-41 Giving alms is sacrificial love Letters: Every sin starts with a lie (34:00) Ethnic heritage (35:52) Having a proper attitude of reverence at Mass (38:44) Can white wine be consecrated? (45:30) You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - [email protected] (48:28) Word of the Day - Await Phones: Maria - Can you explain Genesis 2:18 to me? What does it mean to be a suitable partner for my husband? (49:51) Diane - I was told to meditate on Our Lady at the foot of the Cross, but I am having trouble finding resources. Can you help me? (56:33) Terese - Clapping for the choir at Mass. How can I talk to my pastor about this? (58:36) Mark - Do you know what happened to the 72 disciples? (1:01:29) Irma - I have been married for 48 years, but my husband is not as Catholic as I am. My husband doesn't show enthusiasm for faith activities. What can I do to help him have a deeper faith? (1:03:43) Gary - Father, I disagree with your description of a Church service. What about the congregation being involved in 1 Corinthians? (1:06:54) Moira - What is a good book to explain the faith to a non-Christian? (1:16:08)

(01:58) On St. Edwin of Northumbria and St. Carlo Acutis   (04:11) 1st Reading Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1      --Abraham didn't trust God and that is the genesis of Mideast Strife (20:30) Gospel Reading Luke 11:29-32                   God wanted all humanity to be together (26:45) On previous Sunday Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14      --Refusing the generosity of the King (35:26) On Oct. 4th Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43     --Calvary was the stone that the builders rejected   Letters: (41:20) Question on Apostolic Succession (41:59) Question on asking someone to take off baseball cap in Church  (44:32) Question if it's okay to listen to Eastern Music?   Send him a letter at [email protected]   (1:07:12) Word of the Day Greasy   Phones: (56:56) Jonathan-I am Jewish on my dad's side. What does the blessing that went to Jacob instead of Esau symbolize and how does it relate to those who are in the covenant of Christ? (1:04:22) Bob-Was the Finding of the Temple scenario the first time that Jesus could have worshiped with Joseph? (1:06:23) Lucia-What about priests who leave the priesthood. Do they need an annulment?  (1:08:35)Mark-What if the guy who had the wrong wedding garment didnt have enough money? WHy is he being cast out? (1:11:06) Angelica-Father can you comment on the Song of Songs and how it relates to the soul? (1:12:37) Joe-Wedding garment. A lot of commentaries refer to this as our good works? Charoty of a pure heart. (1:17:12) Susan-What is the difference between Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics?

Patrick Alog (0:44) On St. Denis & Our Lady of Champion  (3:50) Bible Study: Galatians 3: 7-14 Was Abraham a Jew?  Luke 11:15-26 Beelzebul meant "Lord of the Flies" (27:23) Letters: About sins against the spirit, on the final judgment, how to find a Catholic Charismati group Send him a letter at [email protected] (34:26) Word of the Day History  (36:48) Phones: John-Can a non practicing Catholic get a certificate to become a minister and officiate at a wedding? Jay-If God was all knowing why did he set us up for a fall? Susanna-Fr. Simon why did God create angels with wings and the faces of a lion and human? Craig-Remember the document  Memoriale Domini that recommends Communion on the tongue. Can you address?

(0:35) St. Pelagia and St. Nestor (3:01) Bible Study: Galatians 3:1-5 – Good works are necessary for salvation Luke 11:5-13 – The breath is a sign of a living presence 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)

On Our Lady of the Rosary (1:24) Bible Study (7:33) Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture?  Lk 11:1-4 Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say?  Letters: (27:31)) (Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover?  Word of the day: Apocalypse (41:30) Phone Callers (43:56) Lydia - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time.  How do I deal with that? Nathaniel  - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle Mark - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same?

(0:34) St. Bruno of Cologne (3:28) Bible Study: Galatians 1:13-24 Paul defends his apostolic commission Luke 10:38-42 Mary chose Jesus above worldly distractions (26:22) Letters: Should my son take God’s name in vain in a play? The word hallowed means to make holy. What was the purpose of the Crusades? You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - [email protected] (35:56) Word of the Day - Cephas (41:07) Phones: Mark - Is it wrong to bless yourself while the priest is leaving Mass? (41:09) Kevin - Jesus is the creator of the world. Doesn’t that make God an extraterrestrial? (43:10) Adele - Do you think there will be an increased interest in people living the monastic life? (44:17) Terese - Can our loved ones in Purgatory pray for us? (45:58) Carolyn - I have a question about the gospel of Luke. Mary was deeply troubled. What does the Angel's greeting mean in the original language? Does the English miss anything here? (48:44)

(0:36) On St. Boniface of Trier and St. Faustina (3:36) Bible Study: Galatians 1:6-12  Paul warns of those perverting the Gospel  Luke 10: 25-37 Don't use your religion to avoid helping people  (21:06) Fr. Simon Special announcement!   (21:56) Letters: What to do about beggars, Evil in the Bible, on who wrote, "Me thinks I like no other heaven other than Jesus".  Send him a letter at [email protected] (34:01) Word of the Day Have no anxiety at all (36:25) Phones: Aaron-How are we supposed to understand Ephesians 2:8-10 in light of James 2:14-18  Phil-On 2 Kings 3:26-27 it talks about human sacrifice. Some people use this verse to defend abortion. Mark-What do you think of evolution. Are we from apes or did God make us by his own infinite powers?

(2:47) Bible Study: Job 38: 1, 12-21; 40: 3-5 You have to receive God as he is, not as we want him to be  Matthew 18: 1-5, 10 Angels see the face of God (24:04) Letters: About Reverent Gestures during mass,  How to participate in overnight adoration and kneeling, as Father answers these questions and send him a letter at [email protected] (37:06) Word of the Day Despise  (38:18) Phones: Regina-How to reconcile being a child and parent at the same time, in a spiritual way? Taniuska-How do we explain that Lucifer wasa beloved angel of God, and that some of the devils where angels too? Tina-St Thomas Acquinas thought that out of reverence to the Holy Eucharist, it is only for ordained hands. Deacons are there to assist. That is the reason we should receive it only in the tongue. Sheryl-Encourage adoption when talking about spiritual children.

(0:39) Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (3:42) Bible Study: Job 19:21-27 Job longs for his Redeemer to come Luke 10:1-12 Emphasis on urgency, faith, obedience, and mission (24:07) Letters: Did you say that we shouldn’t get anything out of Mass? (24:38) Did Nathaniel make the first profession of faith? (28:24) You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - [email protected] (35:07) Word of the Day Is at hand (43:25) Phones: Dale – What does it mean spiritually when the Bible says that life is in the blood? (43:49) Michael – Why don’t Protestant denominations have the same reverence for Mary? (47:31)

(0:35) On St. Jerome   (5:58) Bible Study: Job 9: 1-12, 14-16 Job ponders what justice is Luke 9:57-62 Jesus wants us to lift our vision forward (19:20) Letters: About Respect Life Month,  About difference between Novus Ordo and Latin Mass, Why it's the "Blood of Christ" as it might sound repulsive?, About the Psalms, as  Father answers these and other question send him a letter at [email protected] (37:03) Word of the Day Canons Regular  (42:02) Phones: John-Haydock Bible, Fr. George Leo Haydock. From 1859. Comprehensive Catholic Bible. Are you familiar with it? Rosemarie-How did the apostle Paul got his teaching form in order to get to the gentiles?  Tom-How would they know Paul is  Roman Citizen? How would they know someone is a Jew?   Mary Ann-In yesterday's reading Nathaniel responds "You are the Son of God". Was that the first profession of faith?

(2:42) On First Readings: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 Jesus claims to be a Heavenly Being Revelation 12: 7-12 War breaks out in Heaven  (8:52) On Angels   (13:47) On the Gospel     John 1:47-51 Jesus saw Nathaniel under the fig tree when he was a baby (23:17) Letters: Spanish Jews forced to convert in the 1300s and 1400s?, What's the difference between mass in English and Traditional Latin Mass?, Father answers these and other question send him a letter at [email protected] (38:23) Word of the Day Saint (39:51) Phones: John-From the gospel regarding the pearl of great price. It seems unethical that I would buy someone's field and not tell them that it contained the pearl of great price. What do you think? Marji-I am very involved with a protestant community that does retreats. They have communion but it is protestant. I partake in it but I have been told I shouldn't partake. What should I do? Marlene-Following up on question from yesterday regarding Universalism. Can you expand on it and why it doesn't deny the Trinity?  Pamela-Why they don't ring bells at Consecration anymore?

(0:35) On San Lorenzo Ruiz  (3:55) Bible Study: Job 1:6-22 What's the Devil doing in the court of God?  Luke 9:46-50 The significance of 'In my Name"  (23:01) Letters: On future relations between the two lungs of the Church, the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church?, Why was there no mass during Confirmation?,  Why is Mary called Tower of David?,   To send him a question email him here [email protected] (33:14) Word of the Day Canonization  (36:55) Phones: Jordan-I was taught that the penitant is absolved if a priest makes a mistake in the confessional, What does the Church teach about this? Kevin-What is the best evidence that shows that Mary did not have any other children than Jesus? Joan-Is it still a sin to eat meat on Friday? Sharleen-Is it appropriate for an extraordinary minister to bless children at communion time? Andrea-I'm 74 and can't go to Mass anymore. The priest used to come to hear my confession. It's hard to find the MAss online and wish I could be more active in the parish. What do you think? Steve-Is belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary a required belief? Alsop, in Universalism a heresy?