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(5:04) Bible Study: Genesis 28:10-22a Jacob was a liar and Esau was a fool Matthew 9:18-26 Jesus is the law. Father explains. (21:22) Break 1 (23:31) Letters: What is the best form of the Mass to go to, more importantly why is there so much anger around this topic? Father also answers a question about angels. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (3...

(3:07) Bible Study: Ephesians 2:19-22 What is the sign of a true profit? Father explains. John 20:24-29 Jesus shows us that He is always with us in this passage. (18:32) Break 1 (21:42) Letters: What is the difference between monks and priests and their vows? How much does God want us to go to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:21) Br...

Bible Study: Genesis 21:5, 8-20a Is the bible true if some of it is not literal? Matthew 8:28-34 Why do the gospels not perfectly align? Break 1 Letters: Father shares how to answer the question of what we are Catholic. What do we consume when receiving communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Abram Phones: Philip - I...

(5:41) Bible Study: Genesis 19:15-29 Father talks about the beauty of the Church oppose to the nothingness of the world. (22:47) Break 1 (26:00) Letters: Can a couple get a priestly blessing even if they are eloping and not getting married in the Church? How do you observe the meat fast on Friday if you are being served meat? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@rel...

(3:07) Bible Study: Genesis 18:16-33 What was the first command ever given by God? It might surprise you. Matthew 8:18-22 Why did Jesus no let someone bury their Father? (20:12) Break 1 (22:07) Letters: Father explains the Church of the Holy Sepulchre quarry and where the real tomb of Christ is. Is Jesus pleased with the wealth of the Vatican?  Father answers these and other questions, send h...

(2:38) Bible Study: Ezekiel 34:11-16 What is the heart of God? Father explains. (21:40) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: Father answers some questions about Catholic burial. What is the best instrument to be played at Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:20) Break 2 (40:43) Word of the Day Amen (42:25) Phones: Therese - Purgatory is like when you...

(5:22) Bible Study: Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16  What was Abraham’s Riotousness? (22:17) Break 1 Matthew 7:21-29 How are we really saved? It’s a surprising answer. (29:20) Letters: How can you improve your public speaking skills? When did the Muslim religion begin? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:47) Break 2 (38:34) Word of the...

Bible Study: Matthew 7:15-20 We think we can judge a person by miracles. Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 What’s the difference between a covenant and contract? Break 1 Father talks about the grammar of Old Testament Hebrew. Letters: Why is liberation theology wrong? What is the royal nature of God? Father answer this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com Break 2 Word of the...

(6:41) Bible Study: Isaiah 49:1-6 How Can David be a man after God’s own heart? Father Explains. (19:49) Break 1 (20:29) Letters: Father talks about the importance of the Church and the communion of saints at Mass. Can you play audio bible while you sleep? Father talks about these and other topics. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:58) Break 2 (33:51) Word of the Day Born (36:...

(4:10) Bible Study: Genesis 12:1-9 Father explains the importance of the sacred name of God and why it matters to us? Matthew 7:1-5 What does it mean to stop judging less we be judged? (22:06) Break 1 (22:54) Letters: What should you give a diocesan priest for a gift? Father discusses slavery and other topics. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:14) Break 2 (34:48) Word of the Day Abr...

(3:18) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30 How do you know if a minister is of God or not? Matthew 6:19-23 How do you keep the light of Christ in your life? (18:00) Break 1 Father talks about the biblical idea of using Chapel Veils. (38:20) Break 2 (40:28) Word of the Day Super Apostles (42:27) Phones: John - there have been some controversial Cyril of Alexandria Allyson - other faiths don&rsq...

(4:38) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 11:1-11 Why did Saint Paul have to learn a trade? Matthew 6:7-15 What does it mean to not babble like the pagans when you pray? (20:56) Break 1 (23:06) Letters: Why do we need an alter in order to offer sacrifice of the Mass? What does it mean Jesus’ sacrifice was made once for all? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevan...

(4:04) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 What Is righteousness? – father explains Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 What does it mean that Jesus always does what is pleasing to the Father? (23:21) Break 1 (24:27) Letters: Father talks about the feeding of the five thousand, Father talks also about blessing of houses. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (...

(6:16) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Paul didn’t want money, he wanted souls. Matthew 5:43-48 What does it mean that we should pray for those who persecute us? (22:33) Break 1 (23:31) Letters: Father answers some difficult questions during this letter segment. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:23) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day Tunic and your cloak (40:36) Phones: Kelly -...

(5:40) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Father explains the context of this passage. (24:02) Break 1 (25:07) Letters: What is the way to count days and nights in Jewish thought? What is the best way to dress modestly as a Catholic woman? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:03) Break 2 (42:16) Word of the Day Abrogation (44:56) Phones: Dylan -...

(4:05) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Father explains how we are like clay pots Matthew 5:27-32 What is Jesus speaking about with looking at a woman with lust? (19:18) Break 1 (21:43) Letters: Father explains some new words in the in Yiddish. Father talks about the importance of adoration in doing what God wants you to do. How can you use the lectionary to find the daily readings? Send him a le...

(3:55) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6 What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains (21:58) Break 1 Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil. (27:24) Letters: Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:07) Break 2 (35:...

(7:23) Bible Study: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 The church has been structured from the beginning. Matthew 5:17-19 What does the word break mean in this reading? (19:57) Break 1 (21:06) Letters: Is stoicism in opposition to Catholicism? Where does the word lord come from and what is the origins of the word belief? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (3...

(5:03) Study:  2 Corinthians 1:18-22 How did the bible come about? Matthew 5:13-16 What does it mean to be salt of the earth? (22:16) Break 1 (24:23) Letters: Can you attend the wedding of non-Catholics? What is the best vocation? Why was Solomon considered good and wise? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:59) Break 2 (35:40) Word of th...

(4:39) Bible Study: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Men and women are meant to protect and care for each other. (19:31) Break 1 (22:50) Letters: What is the difference between a vow and a promise when it comes to vocational discernment? What is the problem with trying to make Christianity more contemporary? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:28) Break 2 (...

(3:55) Bible Study: Acts 25:13b-21 The dark politics going on around the Paul in the Acts of the Apostles. John 21:15-19 Father shares the deep meaning of love in this passage. (23:49) Break 1 Letters: (26:56) Don’t try to win praise. A listener writes in and asks what it means that Jesus descended into hell? (39:27) Break 2 (41:10) Word of the Day Religion (42:37) Phones: Sebastian - Explai...

(5:28) Bible Study: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Why was Paul trying to be a good Jew? (21:22) Break 1 (27:34) Letters: Father explains the perseverance of the Saints and how it relates with the sacrament of penance. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:56) Break 2 (36:26) Word of the Day Mission (44:56) Phones: Vee - I'm a non-Catholic; How do you view...

(2:27) Bible Study: Acts 20:28-38 Who is the Holy Spirit? Father explains. (23:08) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: What is involved in a blessing of a house? What is the Shekinah and how does it relate with the shroud of Turin? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:27) Break 2 (35:05) Word of the Day Consecrated in truth (42:52) Phones: Regina - Was St...

(5:08) Bible Study: Acts 20:17-27 Father shares the background of this passage. John 17:1-11a What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains (22:42) Break 1 (24:23) Letters: Why can’t nuns go to funerals? What does it take to be guilty of presumption? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:39) Break 2 (32:24) Word of the Day Penetrat...

Bible Study: (2:56) Acts 19:1 – Apollos was a Jew from Alexandria from Ephesus who had been baptized with the baptism of John and had not received the Holy Spirit. He ends up being a very important member of the Church. John baptized with a baptism of repentance and that is what we see in the Gospel of John. John the Baptist is constantly saying in the Gospel of John that he is not the Messi...