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(2:31) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 40:25-31
Father explains this interesting passage
Matthew 11:28-30
Was Jesus being humorous in this passage?

(17:21) Break 1
(19:00) Letters:
How are Catholics and Orthodox similar in their Faith about the Eucharist? Father talks about the kingdom of God. Are Samaritans Gentiles or Jews?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:40) Break 2
(36:26) Word of the Day
army
(38:28) Phones:
Kathy - Does wearing a veil tell people that I think I am better than them?
Roman - Would A baseball cap also work to veil?
Sue - can you address why some bibles don’t have Matthew 21?

<ul>
<li>(2:31) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/40?25">Isaiah 40:25-31</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains this interesting passage</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/11?28">Matthew 11:28-30</a>
<ul>
<li>Was Jesus being humorous in this passage?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(17:21) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(19:00) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How are Catholics and Orthodox similar in their Faith about the Eucharist? Father talks about the kingdom of God. Are Samaritans Gentiles or Jews?&nbsp; 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>
(35:40) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:26) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>army</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:28) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Kathy - Does wearing a veil tell people that I think I am better than them?</li>
<li>Roman - Would A baseball cap also work to veil?</li>
<li>Sue - can you address why some bibles don&rsquo;t have Matthew 21?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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God of Angel Armies - Father Simon Says - December 10, 2025

Bible/Our Lady of Guad.

Word of the Day 

Mary as New Covenant

Why Jesus went to Holy Land

Where I should Shop

Emotional Maturity

Is God alone immortal? 

Check out this Encore from December 12, 2022

Bible Study: (1:58)

ZEC 2:14-17
How did this prophecy come to be? 

Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is 

LK 1:26-38
Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43)

Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe  

Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33)

Caller:
(37:48) -  Question about Mary as the New Covenant
(41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to clean house?
(43:31) - How can I manage frequenting businesses that support things that are not Catholic?
(45:30) - I get emotional when I'm filled with Grace. How can I get religious without getting emotional about it?
(47:57) - I think God alone is immortal. How come we are taught that we are immortal?

Check out this Encore from December 12, 2022
Bible Study: (1:58)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/zechariah/2?14">ZEC 2:14-17</a>
<ul>
<li>How did this prophecy come to be?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/11?19">Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/1?26">LK 1:26-38</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43)</li>
</ul>
Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe&nbsp;&nbsp;
Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33)
Caller:
<ul>
<li>(37:48) -&nbsp;&nbsp;Question about Mary as the New Covenant</li>
<li>(41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to clean house?</li>
<li>(43:31) - How can I manage frequenting businesses that support things that are not Catholic?</li>
<li>(45:30) - I get emotional when I'm filled with Grace. How can I get religious without getting emotional about it?</li>
<li>(47:57) - I think God alone is immortal. How come we are taught that we are immortal?</li>
</ul>

Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12, 2025

Break 2

(5:12) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 41:13-20
Father talks about the meaning of Threshing floors.
Matthew 11:11-15
God’s royal nature is there for those who really want it.

(20:35) Break 1
(22:16) Letters:
The decent of the Holy Spirit on Mary a fulfillment of the Spirit of God Descending on the Ark of the Covenant? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(30:48) Break 2
(34:30) Word of the Day
Reincarnation
(37:00) Phones:
Chuck - What is the sin of presumption? What was the relationship between Mary and relationships?
Chuck - What does Romans 12:2 mean. What does it mean to offer ourselves as living sacrifices?
Barbara - The deacon baptized my grandson with one drop o water for the Baptism. Is that ok?
Colleen - What does the scripture about cleansing in the Temple mean?
Steve - I say the Rosary a lot and I find myself replace the Old English words in the Rosary. Is this, ok?
Dan - Did the thief go to Paradise or Hell? There seems to be a contradiction here.

<ul>
<li>(5:12) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/41?13">Isaiah 41:13-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the meaning of Threshing floors.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/11?11">Matthew 11:11-15</a>
<ul>
<li>God&rsquo;s royal nature is there for those who really want it.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:35) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:16) Letters:
<ul>
<li>The decent of the Holy Spirit on Mary a fulfillment of the Spirit of God Descending on the Ark of the Covenant? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? 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>
(30:48) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:30) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Reincarnation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:00) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Chuck - What is the sin of presumption? What was the relationship between Mary and relationships?</li>
<li>Chuck - What does Romans 12:2 mean. What does it mean to offer ourselves as living sacrifices?</li>
<li>Barbara - The deacon baptized my grandson with one drop o water for the Baptism. Is that ok?</li>
<li>Colleen - What does the scripture about cleansing in the Temple mean?</li>
<li>Steve - I say the Rosary a lot and I find myself replace the Old English words in the Rosary. Is this, ok?</li>
<li>Dan - Did the thief go to Paradise or Hell? There seems to be a contradiction here.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Is Confession Biblical? - Father Simon Says - December 11, 2025 

(5:01) Bible Study:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Even God’s punishment is a blessing.
Matthew 18:12-14
How much does God value you?

(20:26) Break 1
(22:02) Letters:
Did Adam and Eve have guardian angels? I trust God, I don’t trust myself, what do I do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:54) Break 2
(37:55) Word of the Day
Opinion
(39:46) Phones:
Philip - In the church we make an effort to go early and I like to sit on the end of the Pew but my wife likes to slide to the center. My wife says Fr. would want us to scoot in.
Mary - I am hard of hearing, and I can't hear the priest before my confession. I got yelled at for asking him to speak up. What do I do?

<ul>
<li>(5:01) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Isaiah/40?1">Isaiah 40:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Even God&rsquo;s punishment is a blessing.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/18?12">Matthew 18:12-14</a>
<ul>
<li>How much does God value you?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:02) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Did Adam and Eve have guardian angels? I trust God, I don&rsquo;t trust myself, what do I do? 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>
(35:54) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:55) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Opinion</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:46) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Philip - In the church we make an effort to go early and I like to sit on the end of the Pew but my wife likes to slide to the center. My wife says Fr. would want us to scoot in.</li>
<li>Mary - I am hard of hearing, and I can't hear the priest before my confession. I got yelled at for asking him to speak up. What do I do?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

God of Angel Armies - Father Simon Says - December 10, 2025

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