Why Parables? - January 24, 2024
Father Simon Says
Bible Study: (3:00) 2 Sm 7:4-17 * How is David after God's own heart? Mk 4:1-20 * Why did Jesus speak in parables? Letters: * (18:01) - St. Maximilian Kolbe & the Mass * (20:28) - Conversion to the faith * (22:40) - Scripture 1 Cor 6:9 question * (24:59) - Atheism * (28:06) - Prosperity Gospel or Gospel of poverty Word of the Day: LOGOS Callers: * (36:11) - How to deal w/someone at parish who is distributing holy communion to shut ins. He is keeping communion over night. What to do about this? * (39:06) - When we pray, we ask God to do something for us. I'm confused b/c I always pray for conversion of my children. * (41:27) - Question on today's reading - the mystery of the Kingdom of God - that they may look and not see? Could you explain? * (43:58) -My parents are divorced and were married through church. My mom was remarried again civilly and she still takes communion. How to talk to mom about this? CCC #1457 * (46:05) - How to connect more w/St. Paul. I read his epistles, and it doesn't resonate with me. * (47:57) - My son has a major leadership position in the DNC. Is he living an immoral life having this position, b/c of the DNC on abortion?