Father Simon Says - September 10, 2024 - True Ecumenism

• (4:15) Bible Study:
  • 1 Cor 6:1-11
    • What does it mean to judge, which Paul is talking about in this reading?
  • Lk 6:12-19
    • Father talks about what is meant when it says that Jesus spent the night in prayer.

(21:40) Break 1

• (23:10) Letters:
  • Father shares whether or not only Catholics can go to heaven, the differences between Catholics and Protestants and what true ecumenism is.

(36:12) Break 2

• (37:49) Word of the Day:
  • Level Ground
• (39:21) Phones:
  • Mary - You said yesterday that slaves were fellow Christians and had rights, could you clarify that?
  • Nicole - How do I discern the heart vs. the mind?
  • Patty - Luke 10:17: About 72 returned rejoicing, but some Bible accounts say 70. Could you explain?
  • Paul - What is the status of St. Gregory of Palamas (Eastern saint) as he had a debate with Barlaam, and they argued about the energy and essence distinction. How St. Gregory of Palamas viewed in the Orthodox Church?