Bible Study

What is fear of the Lord? 

Can a non-Catholic enter a covenant

St. Thomas Aquinas on the soul

Word of the Day

Advice for young priests

Blood poured out for 'many'? 

Was St. Peter a married Pope? 

Doing God's Will

Praying with a Hindu? 

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 evangelize my friends? 
(41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean? 
(44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope?
(47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will?
(49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do? 

Check out this Encore show about today's readings from January 11, 2023
Bible Study: (3:10)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/2?14">Heb 2:14-18</a>
<ul>
<li>Why does God test us?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/1?29">Mk 1:29-39</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is prayer so important?</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(20:45) - What is fear of the Lord&nbsp;</li>
<li>(24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Novena (32:28)
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(35:57) - As a young priest, how can I evangelize my friends?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope?</li>
<li>(47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will?</li>
<li>(49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Advice for Young Priests - January 15, 2025 [ENCORE]

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

Check out this show from April 24, 2025
(5:53) Bible Study: 
Acts 3:11-26
Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter.
Luke 24:35-48
The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of.

(22:15) Break 1
(24:20) Letters:
What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:09) Break 2
(37:10) Word of the Day
More than these
(42:44) Phones:
Gene - How do you properly assign plenary indulgences to other people?
Therese - What is the meaning behind the word 'Easter'?
Tim - On Mother's Day, my family is going to Rome. Do you know how the conclave will impact access to the Vatican?

Check out this show from April 24, 2025
<ul>
<li>(5:53) Bible Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/3?11">Acts 3:11-26</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?35">Luke 24:35-48</a>
<ul>
<li>The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven&rsquo;t thought of.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:15) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:20) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:09) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:10) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>More than these</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:44) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Gene - How do you properly assign plenary indulgences to other people?</li>
<li>Therese - What is the meaning behind the word 'Easter'?</li>
<li>Tim - On Mother's Day, my family is going to Rome. Do you know how the conclave will impact access to the Vatican?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Plenary Indulgences - Father Simon Says - April 9, 2026

Check out this great show from April 20, 2022

Acts 3:1-10
What is the significance of the 3rd hour? 

Lk 24:13-35
Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus

Letters
What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross? 
Question about marriage and holy communion

Word of the day: Astonishment!  

Callers
In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches?
Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil?
Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?

Check out this great show from April 20, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/3">Acts 3:1-10</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the significance of the 3rd&nbsp;hour?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?13">Lk 24:13-35</a>
<ul>
<li>Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Question about marriage and holy communion</li>
</ul>
Word of the day: Astonishment! &nbsp;
Callers
<ul>
<li>In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches?</li>
<li>Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil?</li>
<li>Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - April 8, 2026 - Living Life by the Clock

Check out this show from April 19, 2022

Acts 2:36-41
What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering

Letters
In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins? 
Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers

Word of the Day: Don't touch me! 

Callers:
Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered?
Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar?
Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service?
Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession?
How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?

Check out this show from April 19, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2?36">Acts 2:36-41</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Don't touch me!&nbsp;
Callers:
<ul>
<li>Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered?</li>
<li>Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar?</li>
<li>Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service?</li>
<li>Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession?</li>
<li>How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?</li>
</ul>

Advice for Young Priests - January 15, 2025 [ENCORE]

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