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(7:16) Bible Study: Genesis 1:20—2:4a When studying the bible do you actually study what the text is saying? (23:07) Break 1 (25:32) Letters: Father talks about habits and how to declutter your life, answers some prayer requests and talks about the marriage between Joseph and Mary. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14...

(3:46) Bible Study: Genesis 1:1-19 Father talks about the importance of the numbers used in this reading. (17:45) Break 1 (19:43) Letters: Father explains why Catholics believe in the real presence of the Eucharist, talks about Mary being our real spiritual mother and other questions from our listeners. Want to ask him a question? Write to simon@relevantradio.com (35:48) Break 2 (36:43) Word of th...

(3:15) Bible Study: Mark 6:7-13 Did you know shoes were a sign of Authority? Father explains. Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 Father discusses the broader chapter of this reading. (27:00) Break 1 (27:09) Letters: Father answer whether you need to mix water and wine when consecrating the Eucharist, and why does Jesus say brothers and sisters if he doesn’t have any? Father answers these and other ques...

(1:44) Bible Study: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 How terrible is it when we stop trusting? Mark 6:1-6 Father explains why Jesus didn’t have actual brothers and sisters (27:00) Break 1 (27:56) Letters: What should you do if you feel like you committed a mortal sin but aren’t sure? Father also answers a letter about Jesus’ teaching on the resurrection. Want to ask Father a question? Send...

(3:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 12:1-4 Father connects today’s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday Mark 5:21-43 Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government. (26:59) Break 1 (28:51) Letters: Father talks about Ruth’s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father a...

(1:47) Bible Study: Hebrews 11:32-40 What is the difference between faith and hope? Father Explains Mark 5:1-20 Father explains what the term son of man means (27:00) Break 1 (28:07) Letters: Father explains the passage in the bible where Jesus says the measure to which you measure will be measured out to you. Father answers this and more letters. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:3...

(3:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 10:32-39 Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading Mark 4:26-34 Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again. Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form. (27:29) Break 1 (28:22) Letters: Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and exp...

(3:51) Bible Study: Mark 4:21-25 How do you treat people? Like a commodity or like a person? Hebrews 10:19-25 Father talks about blood and sacrifice. Very interesting stuff. (22:48) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: Father explains why God allowed Ishmael to be sent away in the Bible, and where the Bible comes from. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@rele...

(2:57) Bible Study: Mark 4:1-20 Father explains the kingdom of heaven and what God is like. Hebrews 10:11-18 Does sacrifice forgive sin? (22:57) Break 1 (24:41) Letters: Father explains the myth that the Catholic Church taught that the world was flat, why are more priests not trained to do deliverance? Father answers these and more questions in today’s show. Send him an email at simon@releva...

(8:51) Bible Study: Mark 3:31-35 Father explains the meaning behind Jesus words today. Hebrews 10:1-10 Father helps us understand this complicated book of the bible. (20:46) Break 1 (21:41) Letters: Father talks about Jesus conversation with the woman who weep for Him on His way to the cross and answers questions about the book of Ruth and her purity. Father answers these questions and others. Ask...

(5:11) Bible Study: Mark 3:22-30 What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? Father Explains Hebrews 9:15, 24-28 This text is used as reason why we don’t believe in reincarnation. (20:57) Break 1 (29:48) Letters: Father shares what it means that the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete as well as answering questions about a rabbi from medieval times and other obscure details. Father Answers these and o...

(10:19) Bible Study: Hebrews 8:6-13 Father explains the Mass the work of the High Priest. (24:13) Break 1 (26:16) Letters: Father talks about immigration and what we can do about it. Love is to will the good of the other; Father quotes from C.S. Lewis on how the enemy wants people to feel loving. Father talks about these and other subjects. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:01) Brea...

(4:41) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:25—8:6 What does it mean that Jesus is the high priest? Father explains. (23:55) Break 1 Mark 3:7-12 It’s a little late but father shares some insights on this Gospel. (27:44) Letters: How do you approach a family get together when someone brings a girlfriend into a divorced situation? Father also explains hi favorite study bible. Father talks about this a...

(2:34) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 Father explains the importance of Melchizedek Mark 3:1-6 Did Jesus get angry? Father explain. (22:25) Break 1 (32:46) Letters: Father talks about the correlation between slavery in the time of the Civil War and abortion in today’s society. Our faith is based on Christ not on the good and bad actions of the clergy. Father talks about this and many more...

(4:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 6:10-20 Father explains this passage: It was a foreign idea to Jews that God had a son. Mark 2:23-28 This is a much more complicated passage than Father has time for, but he does his best to explain. (21:31) Break 1 (30:14) Letters: Father talks about the virginity o Mary, shares some nuances about annulments and answers questions about praying for souls in mortal sin....

(12:40)  Bible Study: Hebrews 5:1-10 How can Jesus be both priest and king? Father Simon answers this. Mark 2:18-22 Father explains Jesus’ explanation to the Pharisees and disciples of John. (23:40) Break 1 (26:13) Letters: Father shares why there were six stone jars at the wedding feast of Cana and what it means to have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church. Father Simon answers thes...

(4:28) Bible Study: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 Father talks about a failure to trust being a reason why the Israelites remained in the desert. Mark 2:1-12 Can you imagine this guy on a stretcher being lowered through a roof on a house? His trust had saved him. (22:24) Break 1 (25:03) Letters: There is no assigned seating in Catholic Churches. A poor man can sit next to a rich man and enjoy the same beauty....

(3:19) Bible Study: Mark 1:40-45 Is this leper tempting Jesus? Father (23:33) Break 1 (24:07) Letters: Was Saint Joseph present at the birth of Jesus? What does it mean to be in communion with the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Send him a letter at  simon@relevantradio.com (40:58) Break 2 (43:40) Word of the Day: Rest (45:23) Phones: Anita - What is the word that meant...

Check out this Encore show about today's readings from January 11, 2023 Bible Study: (3:10) Heb 2:14-18 Why does God test us?  Mk 1:29-39 Why is prayer so important? Letters (20:45) - What is fear of the Lord  (24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant?  (27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul Word of the Day: Novena (32:28) Callers  (35:57) - As a young priest, how can I...

(4:26) Bible Study: Mark 1:21-28 Father explains the importance of authority. Hebrews 2:5-12 Father explains how this book deals with problems about Jesus. (19:28) Break 1 (22:24) Letters: If Jesus is subjected to the Father how can Jesus be equal to God? Does the word fall when referred to sin sees to soften the badness of sinning. Father answers these and many more questions. Ask your own questi...

(7:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 1:1-6 What is repentance? Father explains. (25:45) Break 1 (28:50) Letters: Father talks about the teaching of cremation on the Church and scattering ashes, what does Jesus mean when he says the apostles will be judging the tribes of Israel? Father answers these and many more questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com (35:26) Break 2 (36:02) Word of the Day: Min...

(2:10) Feast of Pope Saint Agatho – He was a successful businessman who became a monk and later pope at the age of 101. (3:07) Bible Study:  1 John 5:5-13 : Jesus renewed the temple sacrifice by the shedding of his own blood.   (25:24) Break 1 (26:30) Letters: What is meant by ‘His holy arm’ in the Psalm? What is the meaning behind opening of holy doors during the jubil...

(0:36) Saint Basilissa (3:00) Bible Study:  Luke 4:14-22 : The Church is the guardian of the meaning of scripture. 1 John 4:19–5:4 : To love God is to make sacrifices for the Lord.   (21:33) Break 1 (22:55) Letters: What are some tips on giving a confirmation retreat on piety? Will Thomas Merton ever be canonized a saint? Why are some words from scripture different in the Mass? (35...

(4:26) Bible Study:  1 John 4:11-18 The Holy Spirit has you and has given us his very lifeforce                                            (23:24) Letters:               Why the psalm says "CD" in my USCCB Reading, why aren't people jailed for a...

(3:13) Bible Study: 1 John 4:7-10 What is agape love? Mark 6:34-44 Today’s Gospel talks about sacrifice. Father explains (23:21) Break 1 (24:09) Letters: Father explains why he thinks miracles are important and answers questions about whether or not the Church of England lost apostolic succession. Father answers these and more questions. Send him a message at simon@relevantradio.com (38:02)...