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(5:32) Bible Study: 1 John 3:22–4:6 Father talks about the realty of the law of God. Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Father explains what time is. (22:49) Break 1 (24:00) Letters: Is there an exact translation of the Bible? When is Ordinary time in the Church?  Father answers these and more questions. Ask him your question at simon@relevantradio.com (36:52) Break 2 (37:24) Word of the Day: Mirac...

(0:50) Saint of the day – Saint Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris. (2:48) Bible Study:  1 John 2:29–3:6 – God is love and our goal is to be adopted into the family of God. Fr. Simon explains how riotousness is not being a member of a club but being conformed to Christ so that we can be united to the Father.   (23:30) Break 1 (24:32) Letters: Father explain how willin...

(0:54) Saints of the day - Basil and Gregory – Fr. Simon discusses the importance of friendship. (6:28) Bible Study:  Today’s gospel - John 1:19-28 The gospel of John was written to show that John the Baptist was not the Messiah but pointed to Jesus, the true Messiah. (25:20) Break 1 (25:44) Letters:  What does it mean that women will be saved through childbearing? If I...

Check out this awesome encore show from October 10, 2024! (4:02) Bible Study:  GAL 3:1-5 Father explains what the word fool really means in this passage. LK 11:5-13 Was this story a joke? Father explains. (22:35) Break 1 (24:45) Letters: Father gets a question about how we got the proper form of Baptism; how should you give your spouse grace during election season and much more! (36:08) Break...

Check out this encore show from October 25, 2024! (2:16) Bible Study:  Eph 4:1-6 Why did Jesus call God Father? LK 12:54-59 Father explains what this passage is all about. (23:44) Break 1 (26:40) Letters: Father Simon explains what it means to be saved by Faith, talks about the need for children in the Church even during the boring readings and answers many other questions from listeners. (38...

This show is from January 11, 2024 Bible Study: (1:55) 1 Sm 4:1-11 Father discusses superstitious religion & living in sin Mk 1:40-45 Father discusses Jesus' rage  Letters: (20:39) - Justifying bad behavior (25:13) - Death & assurance of salvation  Word of the Day: Revealed his presence (33:04) Callers:  (37:42) - What a lay apostle is? (40:37) - Is it okay to pray to the BV...

Check out this show from January 19, 2024 Bible Study: (2:23) 1 Sm 24:3-21 Father explains why this reading would make a great TV show Letters: (20:10) - Salvation vs. redemption  (24:39) - End of life option act Word of the Day: Mary (33:45) Callers:  (37:03) - Is Sacred Scripture only the NT or entire Bible? (37:46) - Question about Isaac, Isaac almost doesn't do anything.  God ca...

Check out this Awesome from May 24, 2024! Bible Study: (1:52) Jas 5:9-12 The Lord is compassionate and merciful  Mk 10:1-12 Why is today's Gospel controversial? Letters:  (23:16) - Love your enemies  (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times?  (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever?  (31:00) - Apostles...

(2:28) Bible Study: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 What is reconciliation really mean? (19:46) Break 1 (29:03) Letters: If God is good, why is there suffering and so little peace? What is the nature of the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com (37:48) Break 2 (38:53) Word of the Day: Refine (41:45) Phones: Jarod - In Catholic Bible in Mark 7:19.  'Th...

(3:47) On the Patriarchs (5:50) On King Ahaz and Judges (14:34) Bible Study:  Isaiah 7:10-14 -God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary. Luke 1:26-38 Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.   (24:21) Letters: Believe everything in the Bible, Vulgate Tr...

(3:26) Bible Study: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story. Lk 1:5-25 Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist. (17:33) Break 1 (19:19) Letters: Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at...

(2:52) Bible Study: Jer 23:5-8 Father Explains this passage Mt 1:18-25 Father explains what Riotousness means. (19:26) Break 1 (21:05) Letters: How do you know what retreats you should be going on? What do to about having a gay daughter who married a woman with a demon’s name? Father answers this and more. Write father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:14) Break 2 (34:08) Word of the D...

(3:11) Bible Study: Mt 1:1-17 Father proves that sola scriptura is false with this reading. (18:54) Break 1 (20:21) Letters: Father Answers questions about the Christmas season, when it starts and when it finishes. Why are some mortal sins worse seemingly than others? Father Simon answers these and other questions. Send him an email at  simon@relevantradio.com (34:42) Break 2 (35:37) Word of...

(10:39) Bible Study: Mt 21:23-27 Why do Jews answer questions with asking questions? Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Who was Balaam? Father explains. (22:53) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: Should the Clergy be entertaining in the liturgy? Is music a matter of preference in the liturgy? Why do we prepare so much for Baptism? Father answers these and many other questions. Send us an email at simon@relevantradio.com (36...

(3:04) Bible Study: Mt 11:16-19 What is the meaning of this reading? Father gives a great answer Is 48:17-19 Women have the gift of being able to have children. (17:53) Break 1 (19:26) Letters: What is the is the meaning of souls getting time off from purgatory, what is a good bible for children,  how do you keep emotions high during the Mass? Father answers these and more questions today. Em...

(6:31) Bible Study: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father talks about the meaning of the word the word temple. LK 1:26-38 Father talks about this passage in the bible. (20:08) Break 1 (21:08) Letters: Father explains the immaculate conception, is it okay to celebrate Jewish feast days, are Catholics obligated to go to Mass if they didn’t know it was a holy day of obligation. Father answers these a...

(3:09) Bible Study:  Is 40:1-11 Comfort my people. What does that mean? Father explains Mt 18:12-14 What is the value of sheep? Father Explains (17:41) Break 1 (18:28) Letters (from December 3, 2024): How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question?...

(4:16) Bible Study: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 ---The rib guards the heart and Adam was meant to guard Eve and he failed miserably.  (9:45) On the Immaculate Conception (21:32) Letters-The souls in purgatory praying for us? Did Mary commit venial sins?  (30:50) Word of the Day-Immaculate (31:59) Phones --Bruce: I'm an Evangelical. We believe that you shall not boil your kid in mother's milk (referencing...

(7:42)Bible Study: IS 29:17-24 Israel has two Messiahs? Father explains this little known fact MT 9:27-31 Why did the blind people call out Son of David? The answer is probably going to be surprising to you. (21:33) Break 1 (24:55) Letters: What was the first Christian thanksgiving? Can baptism impart Grace if someone doesn’t believe in the Gospel? Father answers these and other questions. Want to...

(2:59) Bible Study: Is 26:1-6 Father talks about the meaning of the word Kingdom in the Bible Mt 7:21, 24-27 Father refutes the idea that works have nothing to do with salvation (22:50) Break 1 (24:14) Letters: How do we know that the Bible is really authentic? Father answers this and other questions from our listeners. Want to send him an email? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (37:23)...

(4:32) Bible Study: Is 25:6-10a What is the juicy food mentioned in the Bible? Father explains Mt 15:29-37 Father explains this reading (19:21) Break 1 (20:22) Letters: Why shouldn’t you take the Eucharist but rather receive it humbly? Is it okay to watch Mass on the TV instead of going in person? What ist e meaning of lighting candles at church? Father answers these and other questions. Want to s...

(3:19) Bible Study: Is 11:1-10 Father shares what it meant to be Jewish in a land of Pagans Lk 10:21-24 Father briefly but effectively covers this bible passage (20:45) Break 1 (21:31) Letters: How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write...

(3:22) Bible Study: Is 2:1-5 Father gives an overview about the book of Isaiah which is very helpful. Mt 8:5-11 Father shares the translation of servant in this passage. (20:26) Break 1 (22:19) Letters: How do you distinguish the difference between believe and trust? What is a good book recommendation about Martin Luther? Why are feelings not a good measurement of how much faith you have? Father a...

Check out this awesome encore show from November 26, 2024! (11:27) Bible Study:  RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers t...

We wanted to air yesterday's show today in honor of Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family! (4:31) Bible Study:  RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about wh...