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(1:57) Bible Study: 
Acts 11:19-26
Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church?
Why was Paul originally named Saul?

(27:00) Break 1
(27:52) Letters:
Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:27) Word of the Day
One
(42:31) Phones:
David - is there a conflict between Catholic Church teaching and nation enforcing border laws. can a nation morally say no to this? I am confused by this.
Randy - question about my wedding. is it scandalous to have groomsmen with same sex attraction?

<ul>
<li>(1:57) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/11?19">Acts 11:19-26</a>
<ul>
<li>Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>Why was Paul originally named Saul?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(27:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:52) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:27) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>One</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:31) Phones:
<ul>
<li>David - is there a conflict between Catholic Church teaching and nation enforcing border laws. can a nation morally say no to this? I am confused by this.</li>
<li>Randy - question about my wedding. is it scandalous to have groomsmen with same sex attraction?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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From Saul to Paul - Father Simon Says - May 13, 2025

Break 2

(3:55) Bible Study: 
2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6
What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains

(21:58) Break 1

Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil.
(27:24) Letters:
Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:07) Break 2
(35:40) Word of the Day
Father shares three words of the day today?
(37:49) Phones:
Ken - question about Paul: I believe Paul had a near death experience and went to heaven.
Ken - I love you Father Simon and appreciate you coming on every day. Father Simon needs to hear it from his listeners
Carlos - there were people giving communion to out to patients in hospital without asking if they were catholic. is that right?
John - when exactly did Thomas receive the holy spirit?
Rocco - in the past as early Christians did they take the Eucharist home for the week after mass?
Jan - can you recommend any reading material regarding detachment specifically regarding detachment from wanting good health in hard times?
Christine - should spiritual mentors be the same as your confessor? AND when they pour the wine, i see they wipe the cup before drinking it. why?
Rosemary - is it mandatory to go to mass after having surgery or do you need to go to confession first...
Ricardo - is Patmos island a good place to go?

<ul>
<li>(3:55) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2corinthians/3?15">2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:58) Break 1
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(27:24) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? 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>
(35:07) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:40) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Father shares three words of the day today?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:49) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Ken - question about Paul: I believe Paul had a near death experience and went to heaven.</li>
<li>Ken - I love you Father Simon and appreciate you coming on every day. Father Simon needs to hear it from his listeners</li>
<li>Carlos - there were people giving communion to out to patients in hospital without asking if they were catholic. is that right?</li>
<li>John - when exactly did Thomas receive the holy spirit?</li>
<li>Rocco - in the past as early Christians did they take the Eucharist home for the week after mass?</li>
<li>Jan - can you recommend any reading material regarding detachment specifically regarding detachment from wanting good health in hard times?</li>
<li>Christine - should spiritual mentors be the same as your confessor? AND when they pour the wine, i see they wipe the cup before drinking it. why?</li>
<li>Rosemary - is it mandatory to go to mass after having surgery or do you need to go to confession first...</li>
<li>Ricardo - is Patmos island a good place to go?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Veils - Father Simon Says - June 12, 2025

Leah

(7:23) Bible Study: 
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
The church has been structured from the beginning.
Matthew 5:17-19
What does the word break mean in this reading?

(19:57) Break 1
(21:06) Letters:
Is stoicism in opposition to Catholicism? Where does the word lord come from and what is the origins of the word belief? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:42) Break 2
(36:04) Word of the Day
Jot or tittle
(38:07) Phones:
Leah - What does the Catholic church teach about having a biological child but then giving it up for adoption to a friend?
Dan - Protestant chaplain asking if he could combine services with a catholic chaplain.
Kris - difference between apostles and disciples?
Dana - What do you think about dramatizing readings during church?

<ul>
<li>(7:23) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/11?21">Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3</a>
<ul>
<li>The church has been structured from the beginning.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5?17">Matthew 5:17-19</a>
<ul>
<li>What does the word break mean in this reading?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:57) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:06) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Is stoicism in opposition to Catholicism? Where does the word lord come from and what is the origins of the word belief? 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>
(34:42) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:04) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Jot or tittle</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:07) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Leah - What does the Catholic church teach about having a biological child but then giving it up for adoption to a friend?</li>
<li>Dan - Protestant chaplain asking if he could combine services with a catholic chaplain.</li>
<li>Kris - difference between apostles and disciples?</li>
<li>Dana - What do you think about dramatizing readings during church?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Early Church - Father Simon Says - June 11, 2025

(5:03) Study: 
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
How did the bible come about?
Matthew 5:13-16
What does it mean to be salt of the earth?

(22:16) Break 1
(24:23) Letters:
Can you attend the wedding of non-Catholics? What is the best vocation? Why was Solomon considered good and wise? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:59) Break 2
(35:40) Word of the Day
Down Payment
(39:01) Phones:
Gerard - Fr. has mentioned that the words faith and belief really mean 'trust'. Is that reflected in the Creed?
Deanne - Question about mass: when the bell rings during consecration why do some people beat there chest three times.
Pat - where is Corinth?
Diana - what is considered exorcised holy water? is salt exorcised by priest blessing or does it need special blessing?
Nora - How did St. john end up in Crete before he died there.

<ul>
<li>(5:03) Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2corinthians/1?18">2 Corinthians 1:18-22</a>
<ul>
<li>How did the bible come about?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/5?13">Matthew 5:13-16</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to be salt of the earth?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:16) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:23) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Can you attend the wedding of non-Catholics? What is the best vocation? Why was Solomon considered good and wise? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:40) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Down Payment</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:01) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Gerard - Fr. has mentioned that the words faith and belief really mean 'trust'. Is that reflected in the Creed?</li>
<li>Deanne - Question about mass: when the bell rings during consecration why do some people beat there chest three times.</li>
<li>Pat - where is Corinth?</li>
<li>Diana - what is considered exorcised holy water? is salt exorcised by priest blessing or does it need special blessing?</li>
<li>Nora - How did St. john end up in Crete before he died there.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

From Saul to Paul - Father Simon Says - May 13, 2025

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