Bible Study

St. Paul's Chronology 

Modern 12 Apostles? 

Word of the Day 

Speaking in Tongues

Camel in the Eye

What is a Synod? 

Bible Study: (2:20)

Acts 16:11-15
Father discusses St. Paul's aquatic mission

Jn 15:26—16:4a
What does Paraclete mean? 

Letters
24:03 - Question about St. Paul's life chronology 
28:35 - Is there any modern analog to the 12 apostles? 

Word of the Day: Timbrel

Callers 
(40:57) - Why is speaking in tongues not prevalent in the Catholic Church?
(45:39) - What does the Greek word Camel mean in regards Jesus saying it would be easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle?
(49:02) - What is a synod?

Bible Study: (2:20)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/16?11" data-loopstyle="link">Acts 16:11-15</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses St. Paul's aquatic mission</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/15?26" data-loopstyle="link">Jn 15:26—16:4a</a>
<ul>
<li>What does Paraclete mean? </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>24:03 - Question about St. Paul's life chronology </li>
<li>28:35 - Is there any modern analog to the 12 apostles? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Timbrel
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(40:57) - Why is speaking in tongues not prevalent in the Catholic Church?</li>
<li>(45:39) - What does the Greek word Camel mean in regards Jesus saying it would be easier for a Camel to pass through the eye of a needle?</li>
<li>(49:02) - What is a synod?</li>
</ul>

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Camel Passing Through the Eye of a Needle - May 15, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(3:15) Bible Study: 
1 Kings 11:4-13
What happened to Salomon that made him go bad?
Mark 7:24-30
The true nature of this stories conversation.

(20:09) Break 1
(22:02) Letters:
Should you hold hands during the Our Father? Father explains the prayer to St. Michael. Ho do you combat a habit of vice with a habit of virtue? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:51) Break 2
(34:41) Word of the Day
Foot
(37:46) Phones:
April - Why would Jesus turn water into wine? It seems trivial.
Joseph - You have been talking about David and Bathsheba and I heard recently that if a woman resisted the bible would usually note her purity. do you have a comment on this?
Susan - It seems like demon possession is what we call epilepsy. is this right? could you be more clear about what these possessions look like?
Maria - could my un religious relative fit the description of the dogs with the crumbs?
Pat - Can someone who is about die and refuses lasts rite still go to heaven?

<ul>
<li>(3:15) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/11?4">1 Kings 11:4-13</a>
<ul>
<li>What happened to Salomon that made him go bad?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/7?24">Mark 7:24-30</a>
<ul>
<li>The true nature of this stories conversation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:09) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:02) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Should you hold hands during the Our Father? Father explains the prayer to St. Michael. Ho do you combat a habit of vice with a habit of virtue? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(33:51) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:41) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Foot</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:46) Phones:
<ul>
<li>April - Why would Jesus turn water into wine? It seems trivial.</li>
<li>Joseph - You have been talking about David and Bathsheba and I heard recently that if a woman resisted the bible would usually note her purity. do you have a comment on this?</li>
<li>Susan - It seems like demon possession is what we call epilepsy. is this right? could you be more clear about what these possessions look like?</li>
<li>Maria - could my un religious relative fit the description of the dogs with the crumbs?</li>
<li>Pat - Can someone who is about die and refuses lasts rite still go to heaven?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

How you Finish Matters - Father Simon Says - February 12, 2026

(4:57) Bible Study: 
1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30
What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?
Mark 7:1-13
Who were the Pharisees

(24:54) Break 1
(26:44) Letters:
What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:48) Break 2
(38:26) Word of the Day
Corban
(43:41) Phones:
Myla - Why should I become Catholic? my husband is in OCIA.

<ul>
<li>(4:57) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/8?22">1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the difference between a covenant and a contract?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/7?1">Mark 7:1-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Who were the Pharisees</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(24:54) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:44) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(37:48) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:26) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Corban</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(43:41) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Myla - Why should I become Catholic? my husband is in OCIA.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Covenant vs Contract - Father Simon Says - February 10, 2026

(5:48) Bible Study: 
1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13
The Cloud of the Lord. What is it and were did it go?

(22:46) Break 1
(25:58) Letters:
What is the hill of Calvary? Do other religions beside Catholics do anointing of the Sick? How does ritual uncleanness work? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(36:46) Break 2
(37:58) Word of the Day
Salt
(42:01) Phones:
April - How do I stay faithful when God has crated so
Diane - Is it ok to choose an Old Testament name for a confirmation saint? was Job even a real person?
Janene - In john it says to not deal with people who are not of faith lest you be guilty of their sin. it makes me wondering if we should be flexible?

<ul>
<li>(5:48) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/8?1">1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13</a>
<ul>
<li>The Cloud of the Lord. What is it and were did it go?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:46) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:58) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What is the hill of Calvary? Do other religions beside Catholics do anointing of the Sick? How does ritual uncleanness work? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(36:46) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:58) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Salt</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:01) Phones:
<ul>
<li>April - How do I stay faithful when God has crated so</li>
<li>Diane - Is it ok to choose an Old Testament name for a confirmation saint? was Job even a real person?</li>
<li>Janene - In john it says to not deal with people who are not of faith lest you be guilty of their sin. it makes me wondering if we should be flexible?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Camel Passing Through the Eye of a Needle - May 15, 2023

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