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Two readings

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Jesus as an Israelite

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Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08)

Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
What were the messianic expectations? 

Letters:
(27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth 
(32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories 
(33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long
(34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone? 

Word of the Day: Desert (42:17)

Callers:
(43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today?
(45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect?
(46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think?
(47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?

Bible Study: Father discusses the historical context behind the feast of the Lateran Basilica (1:08)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/47?1">Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12</a>
<ul>
<li>What were the messianic expectations? </li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>(27:20) - Worshipping in spirit and in truth </li>
<li>(32:57) - I liked Father's All Saints stories </li>
<li>(33:47) - Father shouldn't apologize for going long</li>
<li>(34:30) - Why do Protestants believe in faith alone? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Desert (42:17)
Callers:
<ul>
<li>(43:16) - Why is there sometimes two readings, like today?</li>
<li>(45:30) - Why they dropped the word 'One' in the Collect?</li>
<li>(46:58) -Jesus is referred to as a Palestinian Jew from textbooks, but He would refer to himself as an Israelite, what do you think?</li>
<li>(47:59) - I am wondering on what his thoughts are on healing ministries in the Church?</li>
</ul>

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Feast the Lateran Basilica in Rome - November 9, 2023

Bible Study from 1 Samuel and Mark 1:40

Break 1

Email â Donât you believe that it is The B

Email â Do we know any names of the Apostleâ

Break 2

Word Of The Day: Sunesis

Monica - Can you explain who the 'they' are in

Rose - Is purgatory just for people who donâ

Mark - Receiving Communion & Mortal Sin.

(11:10) Bible Study from 1 Samuel 1-2 and Mark 1:40.

 
Break 1

(25:20) Email - Don't you believe that it is The Body & Blood of Christ?
(31:45) Email - Do we know any names of the Apostles wives?

 
Break 2

Word Of The Day: Sunesis

 
Phones

(40:21) Monica - Can you explain the "they" in today's collect?
(42:39) Rose - Is Purgatory just for people who don't get last rites?
(49:45) Mark - Should a priest administer communion to someone who he knows is in a state of mortal sin?

<ul>
<li>(11:10) Bible Study from 1 Samuel 1-2 and Mark 1:40.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:20) Email - Don't you believe that it is The Body &amp; Blood of Christ?</li>
<li>(31:45) Email - Do we know any names of the Apostles wives?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2
<ul>
<li>Word Of The Day: Sunesis</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Phones
<ul>
<li>(40:21) Monica - Can you explain the "they" in today's collect?</li>
<li>(42:39) Rose - Is Purgatory just for people who don't get last rites?</li>
<li>(49:45) Mark - Should a priest administer communion to someone who he knows is in a state of mortal sin?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Believing In The Body And Blood Of Christ - Father Simon Says - January 15 , 2026

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Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
Father talks about marriage and annulments 


Mk 1:29-39
In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage


Letters:
Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses


Word of the Day : pharmakia
Callers 
Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?
What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.
The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?

Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/3?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about marriage and annulments&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Mark/1?29" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Mk 1:29-39</a>
<ul>
<li>In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage</li>
</ul>
 Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses</li>
</ul>
 Word of the Day : pharmakia Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?</li>
<li>What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.</li>
<li>The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - What's the Best Medicine? - January 14, 2026 [ENCORE]

Bible Study

Letter

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>

Feast the Lateran Basilica in Rome - November 9, 2023

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