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Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(4:22) Bible Study: 
Jer 18:1-6 
Father explains the passage about the Potter and the wheel.
Mt13:47-53
Father talks about the surprising fact about what makes up the Church

(23:07) Break 1
(23:45) Letters: 
Father tackles a letter from a listener complaining about father not using logic and answers a question from a Greek Orthodox letter about Easter and questions about being free to marry marriage.

(38:41) Break 2
(39:20) Word of the Day:
Desposynee
(41:22) Phones:
John - Is there any theology behind the idea that people still exist in hell, as opposed to being completely obliterated.
Terence - Question about the sin of sorrow, what do you think about that?
Margo - Some of the fallen angels left heaven to be able to reproduce, what do you think?
Alex - ON the topic of indecision, how to be a more decisive person?

<ul>
<li>(4:22) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jeremiah/18?1">Jer 18:1-6 </a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the passage about the Potter and the wheel.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/13?47">Mt13:47-53</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the surprising fact about what makes up the Church</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:07) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:45) Letters: 
<ul>
<li>Father tackles a letter from a listener complaining about father not using logic and answers a question from a Greek Orthodox letter about Easter and questions about being free to marry marriage.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(38:41) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(39:20) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Desposynee</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:22) Phones:
<ul>
<li>John - Is there any theology behind the idea that people still exist in hell, as opposed to being completely obliterated.</li>
<li>Terence - Question about the sin of sorrow, what do you think about that?</li>
<li>Margo - Some of the fallen angels left heaven to be able to reproduce, what do you think?</li>
<li>Alex - ON the topic of indecision, how to be a more decisive person?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Father Simon Says - August 01, 2024 - Potter and the Wheel

(4:01) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom.
Matthew 9:14-15 – If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don’t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom.

(17:30) Break 1
(18:14) Letters:
Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word “Nephilim” means “fallen ones”.
Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code.
Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don’t name your kids “Judas”.

(33:47) Break 2
(34:51) Word of the Day: 
Sacrament
(40:59) Phones:
Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist?
Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself.   Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass.  Could you clarify?
Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another?
Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?

<ul>
<li>(4:01) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Isaiah/58?1">Isaiah 58:1-9a</a> &ndash; While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom.</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?14">Matthew 9:14-15</a> &ndash; If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don&rsquo;t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(17:30) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(18:14) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word &ldquo;Nephilim&rdquo; means &ldquo;fallen ones&rdquo;.</li>
<li>Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code.</li>
<li>Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don&rsquo;t name your kids &ldquo;Judas&rdquo;.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(33:47) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:51) Word of the Day: 
<ul>
<li>Sacrament</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:59) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist?</li>
<li>Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself.&nbsp;&nbsp; Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass.&nbsp; Could you clarify?</li>
<li>Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another?</li>
<li>Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Why Fast? - Father Simon Says - March 7, 2025 

(4:04) Bible Study: 
Matthew 4:17
Father talks about the meaning of the word repent and gives some tips on it.
Luke 9:22-25
What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus?

(20:42) Break 1
(25:19) Letters:
Why would a priest change the names of the saints mentioned during the Mass prayers? Why do we put ashes on our heads on ash Wednesday? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:15) Break 2
(34:56) Word of the Day:
Soul
(38:30) Phones:
Jessica - Is it okay to hug a priest.  My son gave him a hug and his brother saw that, and was wondering if it's okay.  Worried about gyms?
Jim - Could you explain Filial Love?
Barbara - Whether you wash ashes off forehead.  A priest told me 30 years ago, and if you're proud of it, wash it off.  If you're ashamed of it, keep it on.
Sebastian - Non Catholics use the King James Bible and speak in old-fashioned terms and there's a disconnect, and there's a translation gap.  What do you think about that.  Like words used 'righteous'
Yvonne - When we do our offerings at mass, during the offertory or could we put it before mass?

<ul>
<li>(4:04) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/4?17">Matthew 4:17</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the meaning of the word repent and gives some tips on it.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/9?22">Luke 9:22-25</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:42) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:19) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Why would a priest change the names of the saints mentioned during the Mass prayers? Why do we put ashes on our heads on ash Wednesday? 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>
(34:15) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:56) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Soul</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:30) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Jessica - Is it okay to hug a priest.&nbsp; My son gave him a hug and his brother saw that, and was wondering if it's okay.&nbsp; Worried about gyms?</li>
<li>Jim - Could you explain Filial Love?</li>
<li>Barbara - Whether you wash ashes off forehead.&nbsp; A priest told me 30 years ago, and if you're proud of it, wash it off.&nbsp; If you're ashamed of it, keep it on.</li>
<li>Sebastian - Non Catholics use the King James Bible and speak in old-fashioned terms and there's a disconnect, and there's a translation gap.&nbsp; What do you think about that.&nbsp; Like words used 'righteous'</li>
<li>Yvonne - When we do our offerings at mass, during the offertory or could we put it before mass?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Repent!!! - Father Simon Says - March 6, 2025

(3:00) Bible Study: 
Joel 2:12-18
Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music.
2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance.

(22:26) Break 1
(23:30) Letters:
Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of the bible? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:36) Break 2
(36:39) Word of the Day:
Lent
(37:30) Phones:
Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more.   If it's wrong to do that?   Is it the booze speaking?   I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking.
Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass.
Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color.
Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass.  What to do?
Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.

<ul>
<li>(3:00) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Joel/2?12">Joel 2:12-18</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2Corinthians/5?20">2 Corinthians 5:20&mdash;6:2</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:30) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of 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>
(35:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:39) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Lent</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:30) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more.&nbsp;&nbsp; If it's wrong to do that?&nbsp;&nbsp; Is it the booze speaking?&nbsp;&nbsp; I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking.</li>
<li>Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass.</li>
<li>Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color.</li>
<li>Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass.&nbsp; What to do?</li>
<li>Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - August 01, 2024 - Potter and the Wheel

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