Father Simon Says - January 2, 2025
Father Simon Says
* (0:54) Saints of the day - Basil and Gregory – Fr. Simon discusses the importance of friendship. * (6:28) Bible Study: * Today’s gospel - John 1:19-28 The gospel of John was written to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah but pointed to Jesus, the true Messiah. (25:20) Break 1 * (25:44) Letters: * What does it mean that women will be saved through childbearing? * If I received the Eucharist with a conscious mortal sin, can I be forgiven? * Was St. Joseph cleansed from sin in the womb? (31:23) Break 2 * (31:54) Word of the Day: * Law * (37:25) Phones: * Rose - Concerning the part of the Rosary where we say the 'Mother of God': How can Mary be the mother of God? * Question on Moses’ prayer for the blessing. What is the context behind this prayer and how did Moses come up with it? * Elaine - Did John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Messiah? * Stanley - Can you explain the manger and the foreshadowing of the Eucharist?