Episode April 17, 2025 48 min 25s

The Priesthood - Father Simon Says - April 17, 2025

(3:14) Bible Study:
- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
  - The Catholic religion is a fulfillment of the religion of Israel. Jesus celebrated the Passover on the First Day of Unleavened Bread. What matters is what Jesus did during these days. The physical presence of Our Lord is physical. This physicality is passed on through Apostolic Succession. The priesthood is a chain of unworthy people touched by Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
  - We have to understand that Mass is older than the Scriptures. They were celebrating Mass 20 years before any of the scriptures were Written down. Mass is the mother of the Scriptures. “This idea of remembrance is a very Jewish idea.”
- John 13:1-15
(23:02) Break 1
- (27:38) Letters:
  - (28:22) - – I just want to remind you that we need to avoid theological road rage. When we meet someone who is a devout Catholic and is part one political party, we should ask, “why” instead of “how could you”. Listen, love God, and love your neighbor.
  - (30:02) – I have been reading about different Christian views on the atonement. What does the Church teach on this?
- Send Fr. Simon a letter at [email protected]
(35:14) Break 2
- Word of the Day:
  - (36:44) “Passion"

- Phones:
  - (37:56) Marie - I know of many Churches that will be having a Seder Meal. Should Catholics participate in this?
  - (40:22) Claudia - Thank you Fr. Simon for being a priest! I pray for vocations to the priesthood every day.
  - (41:43) Fran - My nephew was baptized, 'In the name of the Father, his son our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.' Is this valid?
  - (45:13) Patrick - I feel the sign of peace is distracting at Mass. What do you think?