Father Simon Says

(3:00) Bible Study: Luke 12:35-38 Father talks about dining culture in Jesus’ time. Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there. (21:34) Break 1 (23:23) Letters: Is it possible for the Roman Catholic Church to be wrong on some Church doctrine? When is the Eucharist NOT the body of Christ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at...

(2:48) Bible Study: Luke 12:13-21 What are the dangers of a lot of wealth? Romans 4:20-25 Trusting Jesus is an action (21:18) Break 1 (23:37) Letters: How are Orthodox Christians different from Catholics? How does science  in archeology fit in with the creation story in Genesis. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:01) Break 2 (40:56) Word...

(5:28) Bible Study: Luke 12:1-7 Beware of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? Father explains what it means. Romans 4:1-8 Father explains the righteous of Abraham. (24:02) Break 1 (25:38) Letters: What does it mean that if we are unfaithful than God is still faithful? How does purgatory work and where is it in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradi...

(5:35) Bible Study: Luke 11:47-54 Don’t be presumptuous! Romans 3:21-30 What are the different types of laws? (20:36) Break 1 (21:53) Letters: Why does the devil use world power as a way of testing Jesus if he doesn’t own the world? What are the nuances in translating texts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:57) Break 2 (35:36) W...

(5:15) Bible Study: Luke 11:42-46 What is Justice? Romans 2:1-11 Father tackles this hard passage to understand. (25:03) Break 1 (26:19) Letters: Father shares some letters which he received physically, explains one of the titles of our Lady and answers the meaning of the word Logos. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:26) Break 2 (38:08) Word...

(4:46) Bible Study: Romans 1:16-25 Father talks about relationships and how they relate to God. Luke 11:37-41 Why did the Pharisees invite him to dinner? (21:06) Break 1 (22:22) Letters: How did the thief know who Jesus was when they were crucified? What is the difference between Jews and Hebrews? What is the difference between mortal and venial sin? Father answers these and other questions, send...

Check out this encore show from October 16, 2023! Bible Study: (1:40) Rom 1:1-7 Who was the queen of the south? What is Talmudic reasoning?  Letters (20:19) - Rosary Novena - can you pray the rosary during chores?  (24:03) - Dowry system  (29:10) - Persistence in prayer & the local pregnancy center Word of the Day: Gospel (35:11) Callers: (37:21) - Question about the Holy Spirit...

(5:04) Bible Study: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Father explains where this prophet might have been from. Luke 11:15-26 Who is the Strong man in this reading? Father explains (23:36) Break 1 (25:20) Letters: How can we help keep priest and religious from falling into sin? Father explains the purpose of salt back in Jesus times. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantra...

(5:08) Bible Study: Jonah 4:1-11 Father talks about yesterday’s readings and how displeased Jonah was. Malachi 3:13-20b What does healing in the rays of the son of Justice mean? Luke 11:5-13 What is the difference between a temple ad a synagogue? (20:10) Break 1 (22:20) Letters: How is the liturgy been changed over time? What is the function of purgatory? Does God give us what we really want...

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 11, 2023 on today's readings. Bible Study: (1:53) Jon 4:1-11 How do we talk about Jonah in a way that kids don't lose respect for the Scriptures?  Father discusses the difficulty of forgiveness  Lk 11:1-4 Father breaks down The Our Father  Letters (20:30) - Policy about dogs in Church  (21:51) - Too often the music at mass is too...

(7:33) Bible Study: Jonah 3:1-10 Did God change his mind? Luke 10:38-42 What is the “good part” that Father talks about? (21:09) Break 1 (23:26) Letters: What should you do if there is violence in the home? Is America on the edge of civil war? Is yoga okay for Catholics to do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:40) Break 2 (35:58)...

(6:35) Bible Study: Jonah 1:1–2:1-2, 11 The real moral of Jonah and the whale. Luke 10:25-37 The revelation of God in the Trinity explained. (24:27) Break 1 (28:02) Letters: Father explains socialism, Capitalism and Distributism. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:37) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day Justify (43:03) Phones: Leo - what's...

(2:44) Bible Study: Baruch 1:15-22 How did they go beyond what God asked them to do? Luke 10:13-16 What happened to the towns that Jesus mentions in the passage? (23:15) Break 1 (24:33) Letters: Why do we call Mary our life, sweetness and our hope? Can you go to confession on the behalf of another person? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:10...

(2:45) Bible Study: Exodus 23:20-23 We sacrifice our children with abortion just like the Canaanites of the old testament who were driven out of the land. What is our fate? Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Do you really change your hearts when called? Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God? Father explains. (23:09) Break 1 (26:19) Letters: Who is the arch angel Uriel? Can you chan...

(6:35) Bible Study: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Father explains the immigration situation in the ancient times. Luke 9:57-62 Let the dead bury the dead. What does that mean? (25:28) Break 1 (27:45) Letters: Father talks about the dark history of Ancient Rome without Christ. What does the parable the prudent dishonest steward mean? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantrad...

(5:46) Bible Study: Zechariah 8:20-23 Father talks about the origins of the Samaritans. Luke 9:51-56 Why did Jews hate the Samaritans? (23:08) Break 1 (23:55) Letters: What type of priest was Blessed Solanus Casey? Why don’t clergy talk about sin much anymore? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:49) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day Septua...

(7:01) Bible Study: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Father talks about Angels and what they are made for. What is Jesus’ favorite name for Himself? John 1:47-51 Father explains this reading from an interesting perspective (23:28) Break 1 (24:30) Letters: Psalm 22: 16, what is he proper way to translate this passage? Father talks about the importance of cedar wood in the old testament. Father answers th...

(3:42) Bible Study: Haggai 2:1-9 What is the true ark of the covenant? Father explains Luke 9:18-22 What does it really mean that Jesus rebuked His apostles? (21:14) Break 1 (23:51) Letters: Father talks about an obscure word in the bible, not surprising. Can you make personalized rosaries of family members? Why did the Church change her teaching on Funerals for people who committed suicide? Fathe...

(4:09) Bible Study: Haggai 1:1-8 How do we settle into our lives and forget the first words of God to us? Luke 9:7-9 Father talks about the family of Herod (23:05) Break 1 (24:45) Letters: Shouldn’t we have a record of Jesus’ brothers if He really had brothers and sisters? Father talks about the death penalty and why it is not as black and white as you might think. Father answers these...

(2:58) Bible Study: Ezra 9:5-9 God’s persistence is miraculous Luke 9:1-6 Why do the Gospels have different narratives? (20:10) Break 1 (22:14) Letters: When do we kneel during the Mass? Is the Death Penalty allowed in the Catholic Faith? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at  simon@relevantradio.com (35:48) Break 2 (40:18) Word of the Day Sermon and a homily (4...

(9:08) Bible Study: Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Where is the ark of the covenant? (20:17) Break 1 (23:19) Letters: Father mentions his thoughts on Pope Leo’s words about Charlie Kirk and is it okay to have drinks during Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:58) Break 2 (37:14) Word of the Day Elder (40:49) Phones: Kay - I have six kids an...

(3:34) Bible Study: Ezra 1:1-6 Father explains this passage Luke 8:16-18 We are called to be lights to the world. (18:08) Break 1 (20:05) Letters: Can you baptize a child who is not your own? What happens to guardian angels who don’t bring people to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:07) Break 2 (33:48) Word of the Day Host (36:...

(3:31) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 Father takes a deep breath as he tackles this difficult reading dealing with slavery (23:51) Break 1 (39:52) Phones: Grant - My Dad is not Catholic. He is not Catholic. Can he be buried in a Catholic cemetery? Likes to be buried next to his Catholic wife. Kathy - I feel that people from other cultures see me as entitled, and I must prove myself. I have a small...

(6:35) Bible Study:  1 Timothy 4:12-16 and Luke 7:36-50, Fr. Simon gives some context to the Catholic Sacrament of Holy Orders and the laying on of hands.   (22:24) Break 1   Letters (25:25) If God is so good and loving how could he send anyone to hell?   (37:55) Break 2   (38:55) Word of the Day:  “priest”   (42:15) Phones: (42:22) Olivia - Were Bill...

(5:02) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 & Luke 7:31-35   (20:46) Break 1   (21:13) Letters (25:07) Praise and Worship music in my parish choir. (26:56) Are lay people allowed to pray over you? (32:08) The Berean Bible   (34:08) Break 2   (34:30) Word of the Day - "Her"   (39:56) Phones  (40:10) Nicole - A scholarly exorcist says that only parents should be praying o...