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Father Simon Says
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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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Dealing with Anger - May 20, 2026
May 2000:51:11Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from May 24, 2023 Bible Study: (5:07) Acts 20:28-38 What does beatitude mean? Letters (25:44) - we do need better Church communities Word of the Day: Anger (35:48) Callers (42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her? (46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?
Transcribe →Glory Glory - May 19, 2026
May 1900:56:45Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from May 23, 2023 Bible Study: (2:22) Acts 20:17-27 How can Paul be one of the Apostles? Letters (29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press? Word of the Day: Glory (38:34) Callers (47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those. Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that? (50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments. Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out? (53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them? What do you think about that Fr. ? (53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now? (55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine
Transcribe →Despise Not Our Petitions - May 18, 2026
May 1900:51:20Tap to summarizeCheck out this show from May 22, 2023 Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:34) - Is it OK to steal? (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? Word of the Day: Mass (37:50) Callers (39:33) - 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 anymore? (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce. I've been married for 25 years. (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?
Transcribe →To Judge an Angel - Father Simon Says - May 14, 2026
May 1400:53:40Tap to summarizeFather Simon Shares today's scripture readings, whether or not Animals go to heaven and much more on today's show!
Transcribe →The Image of God in Another - Father Simon Says - May 13, 2026
May 1300:53:40Tap to summarizeBible Study: (1:29) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 We honor the image of God in another Letters (14:38) Get well card If God is for us, who could be against us Can Catholics give Protestant sermons? What is the seal of the Holy Spirit? Break 1 (26:55) Word of the Day: To be irritated (27:45) Callers: (40:25) Can you explain the Sabbatine promise associate with the Brown Scapular? Is it okay to have a Mass said outside of a Catholic Church? When Jesus says 'the Father is greater than I'? Permission for Orthodox Communion
Transcribe →Knowledge of the Future - Father Simon Says - May 12, 2026
May 1200:53:43Tap to summarizeCheck out this show from May 7, 2024 Bible Study: (2:19) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses knowledge of the future Jn 16:5-11 We have to admit we're sinners Letters: (17:33) St. Paul - Women will be saved through child-rearing? Distrust or disobedience as the original sin? How did we get liturgical seasons Break 1 (26:59) Word of the Day: (31:39) Saturday and Sunday Worship Callers (41:14) Are there specific blessings that priests should make to bless different articles? Is it dishonoring the sabbath by driving sister to airport on Sunday? Brown Scapular, received at first communion; what happened to that tradition?
Transcribe →Paul's Maritime Life - Father Simon Says - May 11, 2026
May 1100:53:40Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from May 6, 2024 Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 16:11-15 Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion Jn 15:26—16:4a We have a prophetic religion Letters (18:41) Why does Scripture say, 'beware of the wrath of women?' What is Snake Eating in Mark? Word of the Day: Believe (27:47) Callers: (31:35) If I'm working throughout my day while praying the rosary and interrupted; is it still beneficial? Whoever follows my commandments is my friend, could you help me understand that? Honor Father and Mother and is that also translated as 'fear'? Is it okay to wear the medal brown scapular, instead of the cloth one?
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - May 8, 2026 - How Do We Discern the Presence of the Holy Spirit?
May 800:51:05Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from May 20, 2022 Acts 15:22-31 Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols? Letters Why did Pilate and Herod become friends? Why is Egg Harbor called Egg Harbor? When Ez says water is flowing from the side of the Temple, where was that? Word of the Day: Eucharist Callers Is it a sin to smoke marijuana? Can Father help me distinguish these passages? Matthew 5:39 & 1 Corinthians 5:13
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - May 7, 2022- How Did the Father Love Jesus?
May 700:51:08Tap to summarizeCheck out this show from May 19, 2022 Acts 15:7-21 How did one become a priest in ancient times? Jn 15:9-11 How did the Father love Jesus? Word of the day: Apocalypse Letters When we kneel during the Passion narrative, what are we supposed to do? Can God do evil? Will the promises made by the Lord for those who pray the chaplet apply to me? What does eternal security mean (Jn 10) Is my confirmation valid? What are the steps of forgiveness? Listener has a question about ancient Lebanon
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - May 6, 2026 - Why do Priests Wear Black?
May 600:51:08Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from May 18, 2022 Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism? What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went? What is spy Wednesday? What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice? Word of the Day: NEW
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