Gathering of Israel - Father Simon Says - February 16, 2026

Bible Study (3:03)

James 1:1-11

• The Catholic Church is the gathering of Israel

John 14:6

• Why did Jesus groan from the depth of his heart? 

Letters

• (23:30) - Transgender care and insurance 
• (27:15) - historicity of the book of Daniel 
• (30:08) - Purgatory and the Bible
• (31:45) - God's Forgiveness 

Word of the Day (34:34)

• Zizania 

Callers 

• (37:19) - Who writes the prayers for the Mass? 
• (40:55) - Holy Days of Obligation 
• (43:44) - The Quran and Jesus 
• (45:47) - Is it ok to go to Mass twice on Ash Wednesday?
• (46:34) - Perpetual virginity of Mary