Bible Study

Distractions during Rosary

God communicates with Sacraments

Mary's Tomb? 

Linking Succoth to the Transfiguration

Word of the Day

First Covenant

Problem with Epiclesis? 

Ok to use Mediums? 

St. the Baptist

Prayers of the Faithful

Rest in Peace

Bible Study: (1:51)

1 Thes 3:7-13
Father discusses ancient religious practices 

Mt 24:42-51
Who is the faithful and prudent servant? 

Letters
(19:33) - Saying happy birthday while praying the rosary
(23:28) - Does God communicate in the sacraments? 
(27:28) - BVM's tomb
(30:11) - Linking Succoth to the Transfiguration

Word of the Day: Prudent (34:53)

Callers:
(36:41) - Question about the first covenant 
(39:54) - Is there a problem with the epiclesis? 
(42:45) - Is it okay to use mediums and tarot cards?
(47:03) - Question about St. John the Baptist, is he conceived miraculously?
(48:45) - Okay to skip prayers of faithful during daily mass
(49:39) - Why is Rest in Peace always mentioned?

Bible Study: (1:51)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1thessalonians/3?7">1 Thes 3:7-13</a>
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<li>Father discusses ancient religious practices </li>
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<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/24?42">Mt 24:42-51</a>
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<li>Who is the faithful and prudent servant? </li>
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Letters
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<li>(19:33) - Saying happy birthday while praying the rosary</li>
<li>(23:28) - Does God communicate in the sacraments? </li>
<li>(27:28) - BVM's tomb</li>
<li>(30:11) - Linking Succoth to the Transfiguration</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Prudent (34:53)
Callers:
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<li>(36:41) - Question about the first covenant </li>
<li>(39:54) - Is there a problem with the epiclesis? </li>
<li>(42:45) - Is it okay to use mediums and tarot cards?</li>
<li>(47:03) - Question about St. John the Baptist, is he conceived miraculously?</li>
<li>(48:45) - Okay to skip prayers of faithful during daily mass</li>
<li>(49:39) - Why is Rest in Peace always mentioned?</li>
</ul>

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Faithful and Prudent Servant - August 31, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

(7:21) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7
The brotherhood of Jonathan and David
Mark 3:7-12
What are we suppose to be transformed by?

(23:12) Break 1
(24:27) Letters:
How does God speak to us in unique situations? What does the word priest mean? What does it say lead us not into temptation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:09) Break 2
(35:54) Word of the Day
Boy
(38:37) Phones:
Mark - What do you think about the Catholic Church in China and how come there hasn't been on pro activism in part of the Vatican?
Tom - I'm going in for a heart procedure next Friday, and anointing of the sick has more power than the confession?
Carey - My four year old daughter likes to play mass, is that acceptable for her to do?
Michael - What do you think about the number of aborted babies in the USA and the magnitude of that number?
Joe - Praying for more one intention at a time.  Is that okay?

<ul>
<li>(7:21) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/18?6">1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7</a>
<ul>
<li>The brotherhood of Jonathan and David</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/3?7">Mark 3:7-12</a>
<ul>
<li>What are we suppose to be transformed by?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:12) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:27) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How does God speak to us in unique situations? What does the word priest mean? What does it say lead us not into temptation? 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>
(35:09) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:54) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Boy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:37) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mark - What do you think about the Catholic Church in China and how come there hasn't been on pro activism in part of the Vatican?</li>
<li>Tom - I'm going in for a heart procedure next Friday, and anointing of the sick has more power than the confession?</li>
<li>Carey - My four year old daughter likes to play mass, is that acceptable for her to do?</li>
<li>Michael - What do you think about the number of aborted babies in the USA and the magnitude of that number?</li>
<li>Joe - Praying for more one intention at a time.&nbsp; Is that okay?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Pray for the Unborn - Father Simon Says - January 22, 2026

(3:22) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
Is there a contradiction in this book?
Mark 3:1-6
God does not judge by appearances.

(22:10) Break 1
(25:16) Letters:
Is it wrong to be an extraordinary minister of the Catholic Church? How aware do you need to be to receive last rites? How long should you kneel after communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:20) Break 2
(35:23) Word of the Day
Simitar
(37:21) Phones:
Joseph - I went to mass and he changed the work of the eucharistic prayer. are there multiple versions?
Jimmy - Can people pray directly to God to forgive mortal sins?

<ul>
<li>(3:22) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/17?32">1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51</a>
<ul>
<li>Is there a contradiction in this book?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/3?1">Mark 3:1-6</a>
<ul>
<li>God does not judge by appearances.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:16) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Is it wrong to be an extraordinary minister of the Catholic Church? How aware do you need to be to receive last rites? How long should you kneel after communion? 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>
(34:20) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:23) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Simitar</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:21) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Joseph - I went to mass and he changed the work of the eucharistic prayer. are there multiple versions?</li>
<li>Jimmy - Can people pray directly to God to forgive mortal sins?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

God does not Judge by Appearances - Father Simon Says - January 21, 2026

(6:40) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 16:1-13
What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us.

(21:00) Break 1
(23:35) Letters:
What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for “man” in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:31) Break 2
(38:12) Word of the Day
Hypostatic Union
(41:34) Phones:
Cathrine Mary - Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church.
Andy - does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?

<ul>
<li>(6:40) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/16?1">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>
<ul>
<li>What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:35) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for &ldquo;man&rdquo; in the bible? 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>
(37:31) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:12) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Hypostatic Union</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:34) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Cathrine Mary - Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church.</li>
<li>Andy - does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Faithful and Prudent Servant - August 31, 2023

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