Readings (1:43)

Acts 3:1-10
Father explains how this reading relates to the Liturgy of the Hours 

Acts 12:1-11
Father explains the escape from prison 

Mt 16:13-19
What does it mean to be followers of Christ? 

Commentary about the Solemnity (19:07)

Letters (23:07)
Some religious permit abortion, how should we think about that? 
Has Mary ever appeared to a Protestant? 
Listener asks for prayers for family member found with drugs
Our daughter has all her Catholic sacraments; she wants to marry an atheist outside the Church; what should we do? 

Word of the Day: Alley (34:19)

Callers 
(38:05) I'm a convert and just started reading the Gospels and is Matthew talks to the Jews, Mark is a book of action, Luke is a book of sophistication and John as a book of conversion
(44:31) Caller discusses Our Lady of Zeitoun
(47:01) There's a shrine in Lithuania where Mary appeared to children who were not Catholic.
(47:51) Was Jesus married? 

Readings (1:43)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/3?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Acts 3:1-10</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains how this reading relates to the Liturgy of the Hours </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/12?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Acts 12:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the escape from prison </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/16?13" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Mt 16:13-19</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to be followers of Christ? </li>
</ul>
Commentary about the Solemnity (19:07)
Letters (23:07)
<ul>
<li>Some religious permit abortion, how should we think about that? </li>
<li>Has Mary ever appeared to a Protestant? </li>
<li>Listener asks for prayers for family member found with drugs</li>
<li>Our daughter has all her Catholic sacraments; she wants to marry an atheist outside the Church; what should we do? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Alley (34:19) Callers 
<ul>
<li>(38:05) I'm a convert and just started reading the Gospels and is Matthew talks to the Jews, Mark is a book of action, Luke is a book of sophistication and John as a book of conversion</li>
<li>(44:31) Caller discusses Our Lady of Zeitoun</li>
<li>(47:01) There's a shrine in Lithuania where Mary appeared to children who were not Catholic.</li>
<li>(47:51) Was Jesus married? </li>
</ul>

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Father Simon Says - June 29, 2022 - Peter & Paul

Bible Study

Break 1

Letter

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(6:44) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 1:9-20
Father shares the interesting things in this story!
Mark 1:21-28
Everyone has sin. If you don’t think you have than you are wrong!

(22:08) Break 1
(24:40) Letters:
What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:08) Break 2
(38:08) Word of the Day
Begotten
(42:27) Phones:
Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?
Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?
Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?
John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?

<ul>
<li>(6:44) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/1?9">1 Samuel 1:9-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares the interesting things in this story!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/1?21">Mark 1:21-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Everyone has sin. If you don&rsquo;t think you have than you are wrong!</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:40) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? 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>
(37:08) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:08) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Begotten</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:27) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?</li>
<li>Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?</li>
<li>Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?</li>
<li>John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

True meaning of Begotten not Made - Father Simon Says - January 13, 2026

Letters

(3:31) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 1:1-8
What is a Zuphite?
Mark 1:14-20
What does Kingdom really mean?

(23:57) Break 1
(26:49) Letters:
How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:47) Break 2
(40:34) Word of the Day
Gospel
(43:00) Phones:
Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years.  I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven.
Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin.
Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?

<ul>
<li>(3:31) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/1?1">1 Samuel 1:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>What is a Zuphite?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/1?14">Mark 1:14-20</a>
<ul>
<li>What does Kingdom really mean?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:57) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:49) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? 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>
(37:47) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:34) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Gospel</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(43:00) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years.&nbsp; I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven.</li>
<li>Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin.</li>
<li>Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Silence in Church - Father Simon Says - January 12, 2026

(3:48) Bible Study: 
Luke 5:12-16
How did Miracles affect Jesus?
1 John 5:5-13
The connection between Faith and Obedience

(21:40) Break 1
(24:40) Letters:
Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn’t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:29) Break 2
(34:21) Word of the Day
Repent
(37:48) Phones:
Anthony - Is the fifth commandment 'Thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder'?
Susie - Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis?
Ray - For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me?
Marie - Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is?
Erick - Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?

<ul>
<li>(3:48) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/5?12">Luke 5:12-16</a>
<ul>
<li>How did Miracles affect Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/5?5">1 John 5:5-13</a>
<ul>
<li>The connection between Faith and Obedience</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:40) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:40) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn&rsquo;t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(33:29) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:21) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Repent</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:48) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Anthony - Is the fifth commandment 'Thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder'?</li>
<li>Susie - Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis?</li>
<li>Ray - For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me?</li>
<li>Marie - Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is?</li>
<li>Erick - Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - June 29, 2022 - Peter & Paul

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