Rom 14:7-12 Father says we’re members of a universal Church; what does that mean? Lk 15:1-10 Father talks about meeting a shepherd turned seminarian who gives insight about going to find lost sheep Mass Hysteria: Father talks a bit more about funerals & a caller Letters Letter regarding the contradiction between faith and works Listener […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – November 4, 2021 – Shepherds Kept Their Watch - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

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Father Simon Says – November 4, 2021 – Shepherds Kept Their Watch

Rom 13:8-10 Is St. Paul un-American? Lk 14:25-33 What does it really mean to love our parents? Do we have to sell everything to follow Jesus? Mass Hysteria: Father talks more about Church architecture Letters: Can you baptize an aborted baby? Father answers another question about yoga Can I receive communion before confession? Word of […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – November 3, 2021 – Church Architecture - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – November 3, 2021 – Church Architecture

Wis 3:1-9 Father tells a story of a goldsmith Rom 6:3-9 What does it mean when we give our lives to Christ? PS 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 Father talks about a controversial section of the passage Mass Hysteria: Letter about the physical structure of Churches Letters: Did Jesus reject the teachings of his fellow Jews about […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – November 2, 2021 – Walk On - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – November 2, 2021 – Walk On

Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 Father explains the mystery of the book of Revelation 1 Jn 3:1-3 What does it mean to be pure of heart? Mt 5:1-12a Father explains what it means to bless God Mass Hysteria: Why do we have the bells at mass? Letters: Father talks about looking up at the people during mass […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – November 1, 2021 – Halo! - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – November 1, 2021 – Halo!

Rom 9:1-5 Why are there are rules changed in the Church? What does Isaac represent for Christians? Lk 14:1-6 What is dropsy and Pharisee-ism? Father explains Mass Hysteria: Father goes through the lyrics of the song The Anthem Letters: Question about the sons of Zebedee in the throne of glory Word of the day: Misse […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 29, 2021 – Peaceful Rage - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 29, 2021 – Peaceful Rage

Eph 2:19-22 Father talks about inclusive meaning of the term family in the ancient world Lk 6:12-16 What’s the greatest reality in the life of the Father? Where there 3 James’ or 2 in the New Testament? Mass Hysteria: Father listens to a selection from a polka Mass and talks about true worship Letters: Father […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 28, 2021 – Polka! - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 28, 2021 – Polka!

Rom 8:26-30: Father talks about God’s purpose for us What is the biblical sense of glory? What does the redemption of our bodies mean? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about liturgical practices other than mass Letters: Caller’s brother assists at Byzantine Divine Liturgy and asks if singing was thrust on Roman Liturgy Listener who is converting […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 27, 2021 – Dining in Style - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 27, 2021 – Dining in Style

Rom 8:18-25 What does St. Paul and entropy have to do with each other? What is our eternal destiny? Mass Hysteria:  Father talks about the true nature of funerals Letters: Father talks about getting to know one’s pastor at a parish Caller writes about the Filioque clause–did the Church add it to the creed? Word […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 26, 2021 – Technological Futility - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 26, 2021 – Technological Futility

Rom 8:12-17 What is natural law? Lk 13:10-17 Who does Luke blame for the woman’s infirmity? Mass Hysteria:  Will the song I’m listening to stand the test of time? Letters Letter about the offertory prayers; Father talks about addressing God at mass Listener disagrees with Father about the cantor volume at mass Word of the […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 25, 2021 – Natural Law - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 25, 2021 – Natural Law

Rom 7:18-25a Why did Paul go West? Father explains What’s so fascinating about Paul’s cultural life? Lk 12:54-59 What is human idolatry? Mass Hysteria: Father reads a letter about languages at mass Letters Letter about Della Reese and Mahlia Jackson My daughter did Yoga at gym class–is that OK? Word on Fire: Orthodoxy Callers: Could […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 22, 2021 – Paul Goes West - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 22, 2021 – Paul Goes West

Rom 6:19-23 What does it mean that Romans went from lawlessness to lawlessness? Lk 12:49-53 What does the word baptism actually mean? Mass Hysteria: Father explains why his approach to mass isn’t grim Letters: Letter about the 9th commandment; Father relates the question to St. Irenaeus Listener asks a question about being open to life […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 21, 2021 – Artichokes! - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 21, 2021 – Artichokes!

Rom 6:12-18 Father goes into detail about the Talmud because he thinks the letter to the Romans is Talmudic Lk 12:39-48 Who is the wise servant, how are we saved, and who is the thief? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about masses that are more about the priest than the Father Letters: Question about handholding at […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 20, 2021 – Obedient from the Heart - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 20, 2021 – Obedient from the Heart

Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 Father thinks this first reading is really complicated; he explains why that is, and what’s really going on in The Letter to the Romans Mass Hysteria Father talks about the nature of the devil, evil, and the liturgical calendar Letters Father follows up with a caller who talked about Catholics […] All show notes at Father Simon Says – October 19, 20221 – Souls and Spirits - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Father Simon Says – October 19, 20221 – Souls and Spirits

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