Best Swine Before Pearls Podcasts (2024)

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Father Simon Says - Junee 25, 2024 - Pearls Before Swine 51:09

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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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Pearls Before Swine

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Father Hudgins' homily: Pearls Before SwineBy Father James Hudgins

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Father Simon Says - July 03, 2024 - Saint Thomas 51:11

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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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St Thomas the Apostle

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Father Hudgins' homily: St Thomas the ApostleBy Father James Hudgins

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Father Simon Says - July 02, 2024 - Trust 51:11

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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 51:08

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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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Fit for the Kingdom

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Father Hudgins' homily: Fit for the KingdomBy Father James Hudgins

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Two Miracles, One Message

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Father Hudgins' homily: Two Miracles, One MessageBy Father James Hudgins

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Saints Peter and Paul

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Father Hudgins' homily: Saints Peter and PaulBy Father James Hudgins

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Father Simon Says - June 28, 2024 - St. Irenaeus 51:11

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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 51:06

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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 51:12

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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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True Prophets and False

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Father Hudgins' homily: True Prophets and FalseBy Father James Hudgins

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Father Simon Says - June 24, 2024 - Solemnity of John the Baptist 51:11

9d ago51:11

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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 51:11

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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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Your Treasure and Your Heart

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Father Hudgins' homily: Your Treasure and Your HeartBy Father James Hudgins

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Father Simon Says - June 20, 2024 - The Lord's Prayer 51:11

8d ago51:11

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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 51:12

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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 51:11

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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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Matthew Lecture 36 - Healing Miracles, Part III 25:09

16d ago25:09

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Father Simon Says - June 17, 2024 - Jezebel 51:12

11d ago51:12

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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 51:12

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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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Father Simon Says - June 13, 2024 - Raqa 51:10

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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 51:11

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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 50:54

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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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Matthew Lecture 35 - Healing Miracles, Part II 26:40

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Father Simon Says - June 10, 2024 - Blessed 51:06

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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 51:10

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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 51:12

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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 51:05

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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 51:11

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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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Matthew Lecture 34 - Healing Miracles, Part I 30:09

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Father Simon Says - June 03, 2024 - Real 51:12

30d ago51:12

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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! 51:12

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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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Growing into Salvation - May 30, 2024 51:13

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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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Speak Now! - May 29, 2024 51:11

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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 51:04

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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 51:10

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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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It's Only Money! - May 23, 2024 51:12

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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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What is Conscience? - May 22, 2024 51:08

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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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What God Wants of Us - May 21, 2024 51:10

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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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Pentecost! - May 20, 2024 51:13

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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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Roman & Catholic - May 17, 2024 51:07

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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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St. Paul's World - May 16, 2024 51:12

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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 the Day: Just! (35:13) C…

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Consecrated in the Truth - May 15, 2024 39:45

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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 death." We aren't praying to God directly are we? (…

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Casting Lots - May 14, 2024 51:12

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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) - Is St. Paul's teachings truly the wo…

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Did Jesus Make Mistakes - May 13, 2024 50:40

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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 communion. Why don’t they do that anymo…

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Father Simon Says - May 09, 2024 - Tent Maker 53:45

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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?By Relevant Radio

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Honoring the Image of God - May 8, 2024 53:44

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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 irritated (27:24) Callers: (40:16) - Can you explain the Sabbatine pro…

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Future Knowledge - May 7, 2024 53:46

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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 Day: Saturday and Sunday Wors…

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