Bible Study

Why were the communion rails removed

Hindu Fable Poem

Word of the Day

Jesus' Gifts

John 3:16

My friend wants relationship advice

Bible Study: (1:46)

Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10
Did God regret creating humans? 

Letters
(17:33) - Why were communion rails removed? 
(26:20) - Hindu fable poem

Word of the Day: Leaven (30:21)

Callers 
(37:16) - Are there any traditions about how the gifts of the wise men were used by the holy family?
(38:38) - What is the proper translation of Jn 3:16?
46:26) - Friend is openly bi-sexual. She asked me about relationship advice; what should I tell her?

Bible Study: (1:46)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/6?5">Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10</a>
<ul>
<li>Did God regret creating humans? </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(17:33) - Why were communion rails removed? </li>
<li>(26:20) - Hindu fable poem</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Leaven (30:21)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(37:16) - Are there any traditions about how the gifts of the wise men were used by the holy family?</li>
<li>(38:38) - What is the proper translation of Jn 3:16?</li>
<li>46:26) - Friend is openly bi-sexual. She asked me about relationship advice; what should I tell her?</li>
</ul>

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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh - February 14, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

(7:41) Bible Study: 
1 John 3:22–4:6
What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25
The Kingdom of Heaven explained

(24:38) Break 1
(26:22) Letters:
How do you preach Jesus without forcing your religion on others? Why is John compared to Elisha? How do you understand different passages from Revelation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:56) Break 2
(36:09) Word of the Day
Synagogue
(38:59) Phones:
Heather - Should the tabernacle door remain close or open once the priest takes out the Eucharist?
Gloria - When I go on YouTube and look for Catholic Prayers. One video says the St. Gertrude Prayers can save 5,000 souls; another one says it can save 10,000 souls. Why are we not praying this prayer after Mass?

<ul>
<li>(7:41) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/3?22">1 John 3:22&ndash;4:6</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/4?12">Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25</a>
<ul>
<li>The Kingdom of Heaven explained</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(24:38) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:22) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do you preach Jesus without forcing your religion on others? Why is John compared to Elisha? How do you understand different passages from Revelation? 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>
(34:56) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:09) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Synagogue</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:59) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Heather - Should the tabernacle door remain close or open once the priest takes out the Eucharist?</li>
<li>Gloria - When I go on YouTube and look for Catholic Prayers. One video says the St. Gertrude Prayers can save 5,000 souls; another one says it can save 10,000 souls. Why are we not praying this prayer after Mass?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Trusting Jesus - Father Simon Says - January 5, 2026

(3:08) Bible Study: 
John 1:19-28
Who were the Gospels written for?
1 John 2:22-28
Who was Saint John’s first mentor?

(24:49) Break 1
(27:19) Letters:
Why do Catholics need to go to Mass on New Year’s Day? In what way is Sola Scriptura? Can you go to a memorial service in a Messianic Temple? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:18) Break 2
(37:55) Word of the Day
X-Mas
(39:28) Phones:
April - What happened to all the people who lived before Jesus and if they're in hell, why is that okay and if in heaven, why was Jesus needed?
Michael - What do you think about this?  I think when the Eucharist is in there, they could contain int in the Sacristy, but I don't think the walls don't stop from permeating God outward.  And each and every one of them throughout the world.
Maria - I don't believe that St. John the Baptist actually ate bugs and locusts, what do you think?

<ul>
<li>(3:08) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?19">John 1:19-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Who were the Gospels written for?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?22">1 John 2:22-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Who was Saint John&rsquo;s first mentor?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(24:49) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:19) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Why do Catholics need to go to Mass on New Year&rsquo;s Day? In what way is Sola Scriptura? Can you go to a memorial service in a Messianic Temple? 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>
(37:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:55) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>X-Mas</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:28) Phones:
<ul>
<li>April - What happened to all the people who lived before Jesus and if they're in hell, why is that okay and if in heaven, why was Jesus needed?</li>
<li>Michael - What do you think about this?&nbsp; I think when the Eucharist is in there, they could contain int in the Sacristy, but I don't think the walls don't stop from permeating God outward.&nbsp; And each and every one of them throughout the world.</li>
<li>Maria - I don't believe that St. John the Baptist actually ate bugs and locusts, what do you think?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Putting the X in Christmas - Father Simon Says - January 2, 2026

Anti-Semitism in the Chruch

St. Joseph Statue

Presentation of the Gifts

Mortal Storm

Biblical Composition

Check out this great encore show from July 14, 2023!

Bible Study: (1:53)

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
What is punishment for? 

Mt 10:16-23
Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore 

Letters
(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church

Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)

Callers 
(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? 
(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Check out this great encore show from July 14, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:53)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/46?1">Gn 46:1-7, 28-30</a>
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<li>What is punishment for?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?16">Mt 10:16-23</a>
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<li>Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
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<li>(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers&nbsp;
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<li>(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?</li>
<li>(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?</li>
<li>(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?</li>
</ul>

Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh - February 14, 2023

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