Father Simon Says

(5:39) Bible Study: Isaiah 4:2-6 The escape of Israel from the Assyrians Matthew 8:5-11 Father puts to rest a up and coming misinterpretation of this reading. (23:37) Break 1 (25:15) Letters: Is Galatians 4: 7 a reference to infant baptism? Why is baptism allowed in infants? What is the Byzantine Church?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (...

Check out this encore from December 1, 2023 Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision  Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers:  (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams?&...

Check out this great encore show from November 15, 2023! Bible Study: (1:56) Lk 17:11-19 Leprosy,  the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ Letters (19:54) - Parable of the Vineyard (21:33) - Why is there so much suffering?  (23:24) - why is the Holy Spirit Lord?  (24:04) - Is Hell for real?  (24:58) - Judging the Law (28:56) - why did the Samaritan go to the priest?...

(3:17) Bible Study: Daniel 2:31-45 History or fabrication? Father explains Luke 21:5-11 The wall that hurt your eyes to look at when the sun shown on it. (24:47) Break 1 (25:53) Letters: Did Luke ever meet Jesus? Why does God allow us to make mistakes? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at  simon@relevantradio.com (36:25) Break 2 (37:27) Word of the Day Mercurius (39:...

(3:52) Bible Study: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 What is the meaning of the apocalypse?   Luke 21:1-4 What does it mean to sound a trumpet when giving alms (21:56) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Can someone with Alzheimer's receive the holy communion? When is the feast day of people from the Old Testament? Where did Mary and John stand next to the cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a l...

(8:15) Bible Study:  1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 Father talks about the origin of Hanukkah Luke 19:45-48 How was the priesthood made a political tool? (25:10) Break 1 (25:51) Letters: How are we suppose understand miracles and apparitions? Can you have righteous Anger? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:22) Break 2 (37:06) Word of the Day...

(3:42) Bible Study: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 To be in the world without being of the world Luke 19:41-44 Father shares the story of him digging a hole. (21:13) Break 1 (22:12) Letters: How does the resurrection of the body going to work for Christians? How do you be come ready to defend the hope of Christ in you? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35...

(3:42) Bible Study from Maccabees – 1 & 2 Maccabees are often neglected but are very important for us in understanding the plan of God. Did you know the New Testament is a lot thinner than the Old Testament? That is because the New Testament is simply the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As Catholics, we need to consider the history of salvation, and reading Maccabees can help us d...

(7:14) Bible Study: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father talks about the sacredness of he Eucharist. (22:57) Break 1 The Heart of the Heart of God (31:07) Letters: What are the different types of love. Father talks about the good the true and the beautiful. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:19) Break 2 (40:42) Word of the Day See...

(2:56) Bible Study: Wisdom 13:1-9 Father talks about how science helps to prove the existence of God. Luke 17:26-37 Is this about the end of the world? (22:00) Break 1 (23:19) Letters: What is the one sin that a priest can’t absolve? What does it mean to be perfect? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at  simon@relevantradio.com (37:11) Break 2 (38:30) Word of th...

Check out this awesome prerecorded segment from Father Simon Says (5:02) Bible Study:  Luke 17:20-25 How will we know Jesus is coming again? Wisdom 7:22b–8:1 What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge? (18:46) Break 1 (19:38) Letters Mulberry Tree & Jesus  Said My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory Why doesn’t God confront the evildoers of tod...

(2:13) Bible Study: Wisdom 6:1-11 Who wrote the book of wisdom? Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 Slave is the highest place in the Christian life? (19:27) Break 1 (21:20) Letters: Father talks about paper purificaters. Father explains the Trinity and how God is love and why the 10 commandments still apply to Christians. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (...

(4:09) Bible Study: Wisdom 2:23–3:9 Why is the devil envious of humanity? Luke 17:7-10 If you are doing things for Jesus then why aren’t you happy about it? (20:29) Break 1 (22:45) Letters: Why was the Holy Land chosen by the Lord to be the promised land? How do you treat the blessed sacrament with reverence? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevant...

Fr. Simon dives into Bible Study and discusses Wisdom – 1:1-7 and Luke 17:1-6.   Break 1   Stop using paper purificators.   Letters: Email – Father Simon I heard you talk about Nostra Aetate. Ca you please unpack this a little more on who is saved? Email – John: How close are the props in the Chosen to real life in the ancient world?   Break 2   Word...

(4:17) Bible Study: Romans 14:7-12 Speaking in tongues 1:24 Megan - When we give to RR We do a great Good. I went to the store just now through the Website and Got some of my Christmas shopping done! I would love to tell all your listeners. (27:00) Break 1 Luke 15:1-10 You are as precious to God as the diamond in a young Girls engagement ring (29:53) Letters: What do some people believe as once sa...

(1:24) Bible Study: Luke 14:25-33 Why do you follow Jesus? (27:00) Break 1 (28:41) Letters: What does it really mean to trust Jesus? How do priests avoid burn out? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (42:31) Word of the Day Neighbor (45:05) Phones: Dannielle - My son is having bad dreams. I need advice. Joe - I need some clarity on the names of Go...

(2:36) Bible Study: Romans 12:5-16ab Bless those who persecute and do not curse them. (27:00) Break 1 (27:50) Letters: Father shares a good book about Mary. How do you deal with bad parishioners? Is it okay to wear the Jerusalem cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:55) Word of the Day Ministry (45:42) Phones: Mike - IS the case for Chris...

(2:29) Bible Study: Romans 11:29-36 Father shares the reason for the book of Romans   (27:00) Break 1 (28:00) Letters: Are there Foxes in the bible? What loss is Jesus referring to when He said He had lost nothing that the Father gave Him? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:23) Word of the Day Blessed (43:24) Phones: Sandra - What is you...

(3:13) who are the Maronites? Father shares the interesting story of St Charbel Makhoulf Father explains judgment and Purgatory. (27:59) Break 1 (30:14) Lisa - My mother wrote to Padre Pio and he responded that she was living the will of God, so you through the letter out because she didn't like the response but later regretted it. (32:37) Laura - I am from Lebanon and there are many Muslims who g...

(4:35) Bible Study: Romans 8:31b-39 Why do you REALLY love Jesus? (21:10) Break 1 (23:17) Letters: Father talks about the word to believe in the bible. Father answers a bible verse verb problem about praying to yourself. What is double predestination? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:25) Break 2 (37:34) Word of the Day three (42:23) Phones:...

(3:07) Bible Study: Luke 13:22-30 Father talks about the kingship of Christ. Romans 8:26-30 Why does God let bad things happen to us? (18:35) Break 1 (20:27) Letters: Can you be a priest if you can’t read music well? What happens during the sacrifice of the Mass? Is there a devotion to the adolescent Christ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.c...

(3:46) Bible Study: Ephesians 2:19-22 Who is Paul talking to in this passage? Luke 6:12-16 Jesu took all night to pray. How much more time should we take to pray? (19:00) Break 1 (20:35) Letters: What was Mary’s yes like for the Angels in heaven? How did Saint John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Christ? Who was the queen of the south in the Bible? Father answers these and other question...

(2:38) Bible Study: Luke 13:10-17 What is the difference between healing someone and saving someone? Romans 8:12-17 Every Christian has a destiny not a fate. (19:24) Break 1 (20:59) Letters: Do dogs go to heaven? What prayers will help us to live in the present moment? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:47) Break 2 (34:26) Word of the Day Bou...

(6:20) Bible Study: Luke 12:54-59 Father explains this passage from a Catholic perspective. Romans 7:18-25a The inner beauty of the person. (22:21) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: Father talks about the poetry of the Bible. Was Jonah dead we he got swallowed by a whale? Can you set up alters in your house ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:26) Bre...

(4:49) Bible Study: Luke 12:39-48 What does it mean for us to be servants of the world as believers Romans 6:12-18 Sin is its own punishment which enslaves us. Father explains (26:07) Break 1 (28:25) Letters: Father gets a letter from 7th Day Adventists who disagree with Catholics about Marian devotion. What language did Jesus read in?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a let...