Father Simon Says - September 20, 2022 - The Righteous One

Bible Study: (2:21) PRV 21:1-6, 10-13 What's the purpose of temptation? Who is the righteous one?  LK 8:19-21 Father makes the case that Jesus loved his Mother Lk 16:1-13 Father describes why Sunday's parable was funny!  Letters (23:32) Listener has a question about finding good Catholics  Comment about Father's response to a question about abortion  Word of the Day: Mediator (34:35) Callers  (38:22) The priest has a ceramic bowl with hosts on the altar. What are the rules for this? (41:25) How Saint Stephen is considered the first martyr when St. John the Baptist was killed before Stephen? (42:46) Is the congregation allowed to imitate the actions of the priest? (46:57) Do we have to receive immersion at Baptism?  (49:52) If you receive a plenary indulgence, is all the penalty due to sin wiped away?