Bible Study

Crushing the Head of the Serpent

Who is on the throne next to Jesus? 

Peter's Vision

Word of the Day 

Caller: Protecting oursleves from curses

Non-Catholic Wedding

Gay-Marriage Prohibition 

Bible Study: (1:58)

Father discusses the Sunday readings, including what Jesus meant by 'weeds'

Mt 12:38-42
What is a 'sign?' & Father discusses what it means to be part of the universal Church

Letters
(26:41) - Who is on the throne next to Jesus? 
(32:00) - St. Peter's vision 

Word of the Day: Nineveh (35:58)

Callers:
(38:21) - How we could best protect ourselves from curses?
(42:40) - Archangel Sachiel - is it okay to pray to him?
(44:44) - What about non-Catholic friends getting married in a park; could we go to that?
(46:07) - Is the prohibition on gay marriage a doctrine or a rule?

Bible Study: (1:58)
Father discusses the Sunday readings, including what Jesus meant by 'weeds'
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/12?38">Mt 12:38-42</a>
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<li>What is a 'sign?' &amp; Father discusses what it means to be part of the universal Church</li>
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Letters
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<li>(26:41) - Who is on the throne next to Jesus? </li>
<li>(32:00) - St. Peter's vision </li>
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Word of the Day: Nineveh (35:58)
Callers:
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<li>(38:21) - How we could best protect ourselves from curses?</li>
<li>(42:40) - Archangel Sachiel - is it okay to pray to him?</li>
<li>(44:44) - What about non-Catholic friends getting married in a park; could we go to that?</li>
<li>(46:07) - Is the prohibition on gay marriage a doctrine or a rule?</li>
</ul>

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The Signs of the Kingdom - July 24, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(3:22) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
Is there a contradiction in this book?
Mark 3:1-6
God does not judge by appearances.

(22:10) Break 1
(25:16) Letters:
Is it wrong to be an extraordinary minister of the Catholic Church? How aware do you need to be to receive last rites? How long should you kneel after communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:20) Break 2
(35:23) Word of the Day
Simitar
(37:21) Phones:
Joseph - I went to mass and he changed the work of the eucharistic prayer. are there multiple versions?
Jimmy - Can people pray directly to God to forgive mortal sins?

<ul>
<li>(3:22) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/17?32">1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51</a>
<ul>
<li>Is there a contradiction in this book?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/3?1">Mark 3:1-6</a>
<ul>
<li>God does not judge by appearances.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:16) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Is it wrong to be an extraordinary minister of the Catholic Church? How aware do you need to be to receive last rites? How long should you kneel after communion? 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>
(34:20) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:23) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Simitar</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:21) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Joseph - I went to mass and he changed the work of the eucharistic prayer. are there multiple versions?</li>
<li>Jimmy - Can people pray directly to God to forgive mortal sins?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

God does not Judge by Appearances - Father Simon Says - January 21, 2026

(6:40) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 16:1-13
What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us.

(21:00) Break 1
(23:35) Letters:
What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for “man” in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:31) Break 2
(38:12) Word of the Day
Hypostatic Union
(41:34) Phones:
Cathrine Mary - Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church.
Andy - does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?

<ul>
<li>(6:40) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/16?1">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>
<ul>
<li>What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:35) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for &ldquo;man&rdquo; in 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>
(37:31) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:12) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Hypostatic Union</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:34) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Cathrine Mary - Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church.</li>
<li>Andy - does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

After God's Heart - Father Simon Says - January 20, 2026

(5:17) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 15:16-23
Father explains the story of Abraham and Issac and how it connects with John the Baptist

(21:05) Break 1
(27:54) Letters:
Why does the Church insist that the body should be buried in consecrated ground? What should you do if you have a possessed object? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(41:56) Break 2
(42:45) Word of the Day
New wine
(45:51) Phones:
Dan – Is tai chi ok for a catholic?
Ed - Can we be married during lent?

<ul>
<li>(5:17) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/15?16">1 Samuel 15:16-23</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the story of Abraham and Issac and how it connects with John the Baptist</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:05) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:54) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Why does the Church insist that the body should be buried in consecrated ground? What should you do if you have a possessed object? 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>
(41:56) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(42:45) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>New wine</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(45:51) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Dan &ndash; Is tai chi ok for a catholic?</li>
<li>Ed - Can we be married during lent?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Signs of the Kingdom - July 24, 2023

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