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Actress Julie Dove shares how her small hometown of Princeton, Texas, changed forever on July 7, 1988, when 16-year-old Angela Stevens was savagely beaten, murdered, and left in an empty field by three local young men. Whispers around town were more about how those boys ruined their lives in one night than about a young girl’s life lost. But what about Angela’s life, who is to blame; her murderers, the town that quickly and quietly moved on, or a justice system that washes away victims, and ...
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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
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Each episode we pick various albums and have in-depth discussions about them.
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Father Simon Says - July 12, 2024 - Innocent As Doves
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(1:52) Bible Study: Hos 14:2-10 Father shares some obscure facts around this passage Jn 16:13a; 14:26d What does it mean to be shrewd as serpents? Father explains (20:10) Break 1 (21:43) Letters: Father answers questions about the vulnerability of the Eucharist, the covenant with Abraham, demonic possession and the book of Daniel (33:47) Break 2 (3…
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Father Simon Says - July 25, 2024 - The Throne on which Jesus Sits
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(2:06) Bible Study: Father talks about Saint James on his feast day? 2 Cor 4:7-15 Father explains dying to self in the context of this reading Mt 20:20-28 What is the throne that Jesus speaks about? (20:36) Break 1 (21:25) Letters: Father answers questions about whether or not you need a pastor to have a valid wedding, the value of the authority of…
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2. Three Confessions and the Truth: Part 2
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Former Collin County Deputy Sheriff Investigator Larry Denison recalls the details of the written confessions of Angela's three killers and Angela's cousin Amy shares about Angela falling in love with Lee. Actress Julie Dove, also from Princeton, Texas, shares this very personal story of how it changed the lives of Angela’s family and the small tow…
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Father Simon Says - July 24, 2024 - Good Music
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(1:52) Bible Study: Jer 1:1, 4-10 Father shares what the word Kingdom means Mt 13:1-9 Father explains what the seed is in this reading. (22:26) Break 1 (24:35) Letters: Father talks about the need for good music in Mass but also should be focused on God, answers questions about the souls of animals and whether or not Adam and Eve knew how to repent…
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Father Simon Says - July 23, 2024 - Eucharist
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(1:54) Bible Study: MI 7:14-15, 18-20 God delights in forgiveness MT 12:46-50 Did Jesus have actual brothers and sisters? Gal 2:19-20 Father explains the meaning of being cursed. (23:18) Break 1 (23:59) Letters: Father answers questions about tattoos, what superstition is, what are curses, what it means that the gates of hell will not prevail again…
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Bible Study: 1:52 2 Cor 5:14-17 Why are Paul's words here so significant? Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 An inconsistency in Scripture? Letters (14:27) Is there a place where God is not? Question about scapulars and Christianity as a force for good Why are there so many few 'normal' saints? Question about a letter from 1500, 'a true letter from Christ' What do I…
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1. Three Confessions and the Truth: Part 1
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On July 18, 1988, the body of 16 year-old Angela Stevens was found in a field just outside of Princeton, Texas. Former Collin County Deputy Sheriff Investigator Larry Denison recalls what led him and Sergeant Randy Norton to Angela’s body and how they obtained confessions from two of the three killers. Actress Julie Dove, also from Princeton, Texas…
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Bible Study:(3:00) Is 7:1-9 Multiple kingdoms wanted to overthrow Judah and end the house of David. Mt 11:20-24 Miracles are important and they gain our attention. Letters (21:47): Fr. Simon answers questions about the elevator music on the show, about John 6:66 and how many of Jesus’ disciples continued t follow him, why does the King James versio…
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Father Simon Says - July 15, 2024 - Hosanna! [Encore]
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Enjoy this Encore show about today's readings from July 11, 2022! Bible Study: (2:07) IS 1:10-17 What were animals used for in ancient world? MT 10:34-11:1 Has Jesus come for the sword? Letters (20:32) How should I refer to my transgendered niece? When does the soul enter the body? Word(s) of the Day: Hosanna & Host (36:03) Callers (39:22) What are…
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Father Simon Says - July 11, 2024 - Judaism
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(2:24) Bible Study: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9 How did Saint Matthew use this verse? Father explains Mt 10:7-15 Father talks about what it means to proclaim with authority. (25:14) Break 1 (26:00) Letters: How do people with mental illnesses get involved with the parish life, why God would tell Hose to marry a harlot and how is the devil defeated? Father Sim…
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Father Simon Says - July 10, 2024 - Looking Holy
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(1:52) Bible Study: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 --Just because someone looks holy, that that doesn’t mean they’re holy. To be holy is to belong to the Lord. Mt 10:1-7 --Some of the disciples don’t get along, but Jesus brings them together. (25:04) Break 1 (25:45) Letters: About using a dead body for medical purposes, Apostolic Succession, about a Eucharist…
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Father Simon Says - July 09, 2024 - Master of the Harvest
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(1:42) Bible Study: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13 Father talks about the temples of the northern kingdom of Israel and the golden calves Mt 9:32-38 What does it mean that they were like sheep without a shepherd? Father explains. (21:20) Break 1 (22:24) Letters: Catholic solution to the Gideon bible in hotels, how do you welcome a new pastor who seems bitter to …
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Father Simon Says - July 08, 2024 - Tassel
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(1:56) Bible Study: Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22 The difference between religious images and statues worshiped as God. Mt 9:18-26 Learn about the importance of the number 12 in this reading (20:10) Break 1 (21:40) Letters: Is it necessary to do benediction during Eucharistic adoration, why is obedience so important, how you should understand first Corin…
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Listen to the first episode July 18th wherever you get your podcasts!By Julie Dove
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Father Simon Says - July 05, 2024 - Hearing God Speak [Encore]
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Bible Study: (2:40) Am 8:4-6, 9-12 Father discusses the manifestations of the Holy Spirit Enjoy this delightful encore from July 1, 2024, about today's readings! Mt 9:9-13 What was a tax farming system? Letters (22:51) Why was John the Baptist the least in the Kingdom of Heaven? Did Jesus drink the fourth cup? When the Pandemic hit I ceased going t…
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Father Simon Says - July 04, 2024 - On What Authority? [Encore]
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Enjoy this delightful encore show from June 30, 2022, on today's gospel readings. Mt 9:1-8 (1:41) Is the covenant with the Jews superseded? Letters (21:30) Father talks about the faithful having a right to good liturgy I'm distressed that certain Jews support abortion rights Does someone need to be in a state of grace to be a lector? Can I pray in …
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Father Simon Says - July 03, 2024 - Saint Thomas
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(1:42) Bible Study: JN 20:24-29 What is the take away from this passage? Jesus is always with us EPH 2:19-22 What does it mean to be a corner stone? Father explains in an interesting way (19:48) Break 1 (20:46) Letters: Father Simon answers questions from first Corinthians and how Paul could be an Apostle. (32:06) Break 2 (32:51) Word of the Day: C…
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Father Simon Says - July 02, 2024 - Trust
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(2:09) Bible Study: AM 3:1-8; 4:11-12 Father explains how the Jews struggled with monotheism MT 8:23-27 Father explains the purpose of prophecy (22:07) Break 1 (22:51) Letters: Father answers questions about whether or not you can make up your own act of contrition for confession, can you wear polyester scapulars, how to respond to someone who says…
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Father Simon Says - July 01, 2024 - Gift of Children
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(3:05) Bible Study: Am 2:6-10, 13-16 God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there. Mt 8:18-22 Father unpacks the difficulty of this Gospel reading. Why Jesus came to ear (24:08) Break 1 (25:27) Letters: Father answers Questions about how to talk to a child about how babies are conceived and how to deal with worry and death? (34:30) Break 2 (35:24…
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Father Simon Says - June 28, 2024 - St. Irenaeus
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(6:35) Bible Study: 2 KGS 25:1-12 Father Talks about the temple MT 8:1-4 Father talks about leprosy. And the power of centurions (20:16) Break 1 (27:37) Letters: Father answers questions about what it means to offer it up, the separation of Church and state and answers Questions about today’s reading. (36:58) Break 2 (37:31) Word of the Day: Chalde…
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Father Simon Says - June 27, 2024 - Forgiveness
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(1:49) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 24:8-17 Father talks about the history of these readings. Mt 7:21-29 How do you know you are from the Lord? Father answers this. (20:55) Break 1 (21:50) Letters: Father answers letters about the orthodox Church, the meaning of the word Jew, whether a person can be Buddhist and Catholic and the Traditional Latin Mass vs the…
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Father Simon Says - June 26, 2024 - Kingdom
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(1:52) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Father unpacks the history in this reading Mt 7:15-20 Father explains what fruit is. (21:53) Break 1 (22:47) Letters: Father answers questions about how to know when the scripture is literal or figurative, how Eucharistic miracles match up with the spiritual reality of the Eucharist and Is God ashamed of us…
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Father Simon Says - Junee 25, 2024 - Pearls Before Swine
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(1:51) Bible Study: 2 KGS 19:9B-11, 14-21, 31-35A, 36 Father gets into some really obscure stuff which you probably haven’t heard. PS 48:2-3AB, 3CD-4, 10-11 Father talks about what it means to not throw your pearls before swine. (21:15) Break 1 (21:55) Letters: Father answers questions about the great pyramids, where the best place to donate gifts,…
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Father Simon Says - June 24, 2024 - Solemnity of John the Baptist
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(2:47) Bible Study: Father talks about Saint John the Baptist (19:43) Break 1 (20:24) Letters: Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion, (32:33) Break 2 (33:29) Word of the Day: Solemnity (38:59) Phones: Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says le…
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Father Simon Says - June 21, 2024 - Athaliah
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(2:06) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this! Mt 6:19-23 What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is. (18:12) Break 1 (18:57) Letters: Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of o…
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Father Simon Says - June 20, 2024 - The Lord's Prayer
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(1:57) Bible Study: MT 6:7-15 Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection. (22:04) Break 1 (22:50) Letters: Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not. (36:15) Brea…
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Father Simon Says - June 19, 2024 - Hypocrite
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(2:07) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Father talks about the sacred name of God Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women. (23:04) Break 1 (24:11) Letters: Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why ba…
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Father Simon Says - June 18, 2024 - Dynesty
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(2:36) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Grace is a gift, but we inherit sin. Mt 5:43-48 What is love? (21:49) Break 1 (22:31) Letters: Father answers questions about the word Rubric and if the pope prays for himself at Mass, (29:18) Break 2 (30:05) Word of the Day: Commandment (32:28) Phones: Danielle - Could you clarify what the Episcopal Church is? Ma…
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Father Simon Says - June 17, 2024 - Jezebel
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(1:56) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Who was Jezebel really? Mt 5:38-42 Father Explains some of the context of this passage. (18:22) Break 1 (19:09) Letters: Father answers a question about the uniqueness of women, why demons are sometime compelled to speak the truth and if Catholics can attend a non-Catholic wedding. (31:44) Break 2 (32:35) Word of t…
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Father Simon Says - June 14, 2024 - Adultery
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(2:37) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 Father explains how amazing this passage is. Check it out to have your mind blown! Mt 5:27-32 Jesus talks about adultery and father explains what that means (22:47) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: Father answers the Question of if God is real why can’t we see him, and the church’s stance on IVF? (34:59) Break 2 (36:0…
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(1:47) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 18:41-46 Father explains this reading and the proper context of it. Mt 5:20-26 Father discusses what it means to be in the kingdom of God. (20:41) Break 1 (23:10) Letters: Father answers letters about Jesus being the door which no one can enter except by him, gives advice about humility and answers questions about radical …
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Father Simon Says - June 12, 2024 - Laws and Statutes
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(1:59) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 18:20-39 Father Simon explains the history behind the events of today’s reading (13:43) Mt 5:17-19 Difference between laws and statute. (22:45) Break 1 (23:33) Letters: Father answers some obscure letters involving John 3: 16, when sins are forgiven during the Mass, and how to understand some quotes from the saints. (35:27…
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Father Simon Says - June 11, 2024 - Barnabas
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(2:02) Bible Study: ACTS 11:21B-26; 13:1-3 The Acts and Luke were legal documents? Find out more in this bible study. MT 5:13-16 Why is salt important for sacrifice? Father Simon answers this question. (22:54) Break 1 (24:00) Letters: Father answers what it means to “hasten the coming of the Lord”, What it means to Love the Blessed Mother, the beau…
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Father Simon Says - June 10, 2024 - Blessed
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(2:00) Bible Study: 1 Kgs 17:1-6 Find out more about Elijah and some of the confusing words in this bible verse. Mt 5:1-12 What does the word blessed mean in this passage? (23:59) Break 1 (24:43) Letters: Father Simon explains mindfulness, where he went to seminary, talks about the History of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, and explains the Josep…
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Father Simon Says - June 07, 2024 - Sacred Heart of Jesus
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(1:42) Bible Study: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9 Would you follow God even if there was nothing in it for you? Eph 3:8-12, 14-19 God chooses us so he is our Father Jn 19:31-37 Eucharistic miracles. (21:49) Break 1 (23:18) Letters: Father answers letters a about the dating of certain documents, the significance between leavened and unleavened bread and the o…
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Father Simon Says - June 06, 2024 - Yoga and More
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(3:10) Bible Study: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life (19:19) Break 1 (20:14) Letters: Father answers some letters which are very difficult today. Check this segment out to see how father does answering these hard cookies. (33:29) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: (you’re going to need to listen to listen in to what it is) (…
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Father Simon Says - June 05, 2024 - Saint Boniface
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(4:34) Bible Study: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are? Mk 12:18-27 Father explains the meaning of this story. (25:03) Break 1 (25:44) Letters: Father answers questions about, how Jews knew if you were ritually pure before partaking in the sacrifice, worrying about demonic possession, the resurrecti…
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Father Simon Says - June 04, 2024 - What Belongs to Caeser
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(2:03) Bible Study: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here Mk 12:13-17 Jesus was more clever than you would think in this passage. Find out how from Father Simon. (21:20) Break 1 (22:17) Letters: Father answers questions about receiving communion, our Blessed Mother, The Saint Jude Novena and are th…
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(2:11) Bible Study: 2 Pt 1:2-7 Father explains the proper translation of several interesting words in this passage Mk 12:1-12 What was the vineyard that Jesus was talking about in this passage? The answer will probably surprise you. (17:42) Break 1 (20:56) Letters: Father answers questions about the ownership of time, Mortal sin and prays for a lis…
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Father Simon Says - May 31, 2024 - Haste!
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Bible Study: (1:57) Zep 3:14-18a Were Jews Mono theistic in the bible? Rom 12:9-16 Use of the word brotherly love is used very interesting in this passage. Check it out! Lk 1:39-56 Want to understand this passage better? Father covers it here. Break 1: (19:44) Letters: (20:27) Father reads some interesting letters about the entrance chant in Mass, …
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Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12 Growing into salvation! Mk 10:46-52 Trust & salvation Letters: (28:00) - Thank you, Father for your views about the Diocese! (30:55) - Catholicism, the Jews, and killing Jesus Word of the Day: Boundary (39:03) Callers: (42:52) - I do the Liturgy of the Hours, I always thought the Feast of Corpus Christi was on a…
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Bible Study: (2:11) 1 Pt 1:18-25 Commandments & obedience Mk 10:32-45 The cross of Christ Letters: (22:22) - Born of the Spirit (27:24) - Should priests be publicly hostile to each other? (31:14) - Speak now or forever hold your peace (33:24) - Vision of Jesus Word of the Day: Ransom (36:58) Callers: (39:31) - If my friend where to die before getti…
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Father Simon Says - May 28, 2024 - Soapboxes Galore
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(1:54) Bible Study 1 Pt 1:10-16Father guides us through the importance of today's readings. (23:13) Letters Father shares a letter thank him for "getting on his soap box" shares his insights on priests being moved around in the Church and answers an email about the rich young man who didn't want to give up his riches for Jesus. (38:40) Word of the …
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Compassion, Mercy, & Marriage - May 24, 2024
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Bible Study: (1:52) Jas 5:9-12 The Lord is compassionate and merciful Mk 10:1-12 Why is today's Gospel controversial? Letters: (23:16) - Love your enemies (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times? (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever? (31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday (33:2…
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Bible Study: (1:53) Jas 5:1-6 How should Christians view money? Mk 9:41-50 What causes us to sin? Letters: (23:02) - Cremation Question (26:56) - Should I turn on my radio at Mass time? (28:25) - Communion - what should I do? (32:56) - My husband needs to get his prior married annulled (35:56) - Can anyone wear the start of David? Word of the Day: …
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Bible Study: (2:50) Jas 4:13-17 Father discusses young people in the Church & growth in the Church What is conscience? Mk 9:38-40 The importance of respecting those who are with the Lord Letters: (22:33) - How do we understand the Holy Spirit? (26:11) - The Judges in the Bible (28:48) - Music at the Parish (30:09) - Pizza at the prayer meeting Word…
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Bible Study: (1:57) Jas 4:1-10 How do we ask God what he wants of us? Mk 9:30-37 What does Deacon mean? Letters: (24:43)- Consulting with spirits (26:10) - Sabbath rest when we work in an industry that doesn't allow it (26:56) - Congratulating an unmarried woman (28:54) - Rosary recording (30:05) - Why was Mary the first member of the Church? Word …
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Bible Study: (1:41) Gn 3:9-15, 20 Father discusses crushing the head of the serpent Jn 19:25-34 The importance of loving the Bl. Mother Pentecost: father explains the history of Pentecost Letters: (21:57) - Filioque (26:25) - Consecration question (27:56) - Distributing ashes The Veil Removed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM (31:10) - Un…
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Bible Study: (2:26) Acts 25:13b-21 How did we become Roman & Catholic? Jn 21:15-19 We hear the first confession of the first Pope Letters: (19:13) - Biblical languages program (20:49) - Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to? (23:48) - Private property in the Bible? (26:49) - Consecrating Matza? (31:02) - E…
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