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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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Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

    Istanbul, Not Constantinople – April 23, 2024

    Istanbul, Not Constantinople – April 23, 2024

    Bible Study: (2:02)

    Acts 11:19-26


    Why did God keep the Israelites isolated?  

    Letters


    (26:37) – Using an abundance of a tip? 
    (30:30) – What does a person do with an old torn Bible? 

    Word of the Day: Christos (34:13)

    Callers 


    (36:30) – Mass while traveling: The Cruise doesn’t have a Catholic priest
    (38:59) – What are the differences with the Holy Spirit and the Trinity w/the Orthodox and Catholics?
    (42:45) – Could you clarify throwing rosaries that are broken, is that okay?
    (45:19) – Communion under both species 
    (49:20) – Is it okay to throw away old palms?

    • 50 min
    An Indulgent Episode - April 22, 2024

    An Indulgent Episode - April 22, 2024

    Bible Study: (2:23)

    Acts 11:1-18


    What separated Jews from pagans? 

    Jn 10:11-18


    What is the universal Church? 

    Letters


    (22:34) – Can Father explain the difference between temple and synagogue 
    (27:18) – What’s the best way to understand indulgences?

    Word of the Day: Indulgence (34:57)

    Callers 


    (37:34)- Do dogs go to heaven?
    (40:01) – My Godson could he get a dispensation to get married in a non-denomination wedding and a question about a wedding shower?
    (44:28) – The relationship b/w purgatory and confession?
    (47:01) – What are the rules regarding chapel veils?
    (48:03) – What does the term ‘begotten’ mean?

    Original Air Date: May 1, 2023

    • 50 min
    St. Paul’s World – April 19, 2024

    St. Paul’s World – April 19, 2024

    Bible Study: (1:49)

    Acts 9:1-20


    What makes this text truthful? 

    Jn 6:52-59


    What does today’s text actually say? 

    Letters


    (21:59)- What is the ‘world without end’ in the Glory Be? 
    (23:32) – Question about dealing with a suicide
    (27:57) – I’m reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles?
    (32:48) – Singing of the psalms? 

    Word of the Day: Authority (37:59)

    Callers 


    (36:59) – We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears? 
    (38:53) – Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why?
    (45:22) – I don’t chew the host, is that okay?
    (47:54) – What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don’t practice the faith.

    • 50 min
    Are You Saved - April 18, 2024

    Are You Saved - April 18, 2024

    Bible Study: (2:17)

    Acts 8:26-40


    Why do we prepare people for Baptism? 

    Jn 6:44-51


    Are you saved? 

    Letters


    Father discusses ‘being wrong’ about yesterday’s show
    (24:40) – I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why? 
    (30:44) – I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process 
    (31:35) – Who chooses vestment colors? 

    Word of the Day: Teach (35:57)

    Callers 


    (40:00) – Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah’s Witness and Mormons.  
    (41:56) – Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge 
    (44:55) – In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week.
    (49:26) – We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?  

    • 50 min
    How Do I Trust God More? - April 17, 2024

    How Do I Trust God More? - April 17, 2024

    Bible Study: (2:20)

    Acts 8:1b-8


    It matters who we know 
    How did the early Christians spread the faith? 

    Jn 6:35-40


    What does it mean to see Jesus? 

    Letters


    (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars 
    (24:42) – How do I trust God more? 
    (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration

    Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05)

    Callers 


    (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven?
    (39:16) – Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still?
    (41:33) – Could you comment on the ‘American Catholic Church’, and apparently priests could marry there.  Could you comment on that?
    (43:50) – Where is hell, is it in the world?
    (46:08) – What is the proper way to say the Our Father? 
    (48:08) – I’m taking an acting class, am I using God’s name in vain?

    Original Air Date: April 26, 2023

    • 50 min
    What's Different About You - April 16, 2024

    What's Different About You - April 16, 2024

    Bible Study: (1:57)

    Mt 7:6, 12-14


    What is a hypocrite? 

    Letters (2


    (25:00) - John 19:24, "In order that this passage might be fulfilled;" what does that mean? 
    (36:23) - Receiving Communion Under Both Species
    (40:33) - Beautiful Novus Ordo masses 
    (45:33) - Spiritual bouquet for Sr. Edith 
    (47:31) - The Transfiguration 

    Word of the Day: Terebinth (34:00)

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
135 Ratings

135 Ratings

mannyortiz16 ,

An essential daily listen

Deep dives into the Bible, even when it means fighting with a computer or getting out the salt shaker

Fr.Colin ,

A Joy

He knows the Scriptures. And he’s got a good sense of humor, even if every once in a while he’s a bit grouchy. Aren’t we all?

?opinions ,

Quirky True Catholic

Fr Simon is like that uncle you see at Thanksgiving. He always tells the same stories and the same jokes, but you love him for it. If you are interested in what the Bible actually says in it’s original language Fr Simon is your guy.

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