Bible Study

Greeting before mass

Was Paul made a bishop? 

Word of the Day

Did I sin when I didn't go to mass? 

Complimenting priests

What is this year dedicated to? 

Revealing Past Sins before marriage

1 JN 2:29–3:6
What happens when we stand before God? What does it mean to persist in sin? 

Jn 1:29-34
The connection between Jesus and Abraham

Letters
29:45 - Mary discusses greeting our neighbor before mass
36:15 - was Paul made a bishop? 

Word of the Day: Baptized (34:44)

Caller
48:20 - Is it a sin that I didn't go to Sunday mass last week, b/c I had fear that car would get stuck in snow
50:00 - How to compliment a priest without trying to praise him too much?
54:15 - Confused on what Pope Francis dedicated this year to.  For example like 'Year of St. Joseph'
57:50 - If someone wants to get engaged w/someone, how much should they reveal their past sins

<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?29">1 JN 2:29–3:6</a>
<ul>
<li>What happens when we stand before God? What does it mean to persist in sin? </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?29">Jn 1:29-34</a>
<ul>
<li>The connection between Jesus and Abraham</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>29:45 - Mary discusses greeting our neighbor before mass</li>
<li>36:15 - was Paul made a bishop? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Baptized (34:44)
Caller
<ul>
<li>48:20 - Is it a sin that I didn't go to Sunday mass last week, b/c I had fear that car would get stuck in snow</li>
<li>50:00 - How to compliment a priest without trying to praise him too much?</li>
<li>54:15 - Confused on what Pope Francis dedicated this year to.  For example like 'Year of St. Joseph'</li>
<li>57:50 - If someone wants to get engaged w/someone, how much should they reveal their past sins</li>
</ul>

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Greeting the Priest! - January 3, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

(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>

Saying of Jesus Explained - Father Simon Says - February 9, 2026

Sing Along with Father Simon

(1:55) Bible Study: 
1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12
How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible?
Mark 6:7-13
Do the Gospels contradict itself?
(19:10) Letters:
What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(27:00) Break 1
(32:35) Word of the Day
12
(40:27) Phones:
Ella - My eldest daughter in 6th grade and she has a school dance on Ash Wednesday. Should we let her go?
Joyce - I work for a flower delivery company. As a non-Catholic Christian what should I pay attention to when I bring flowers for a catholic funeral.
(47:36) Sing along with Fr. Simon

<ul>
<li>(1:55) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1kings/2?1">1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12</a>
<ul>
<li>How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/6?7">Mark 6:7-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Do the Gospels contradict itself?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(19:10) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? 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>
(27:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(32:35) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>12</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:27) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Ella - My eldest daughter in 6th grade and she has a school dance on Ash Wednesday. Should we let her go?</li>
<li>Joyce - I work for a flower delivery company. As a non-Catholic Christian what should I pay attention to when I bring flowers for a catholic funeral.</li>
<li>(47:36) Sing along with Fr. Simon</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Liberation Theology - Father Simon Says - February 5, 2026

(1:45) Bible Study: 
2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17
We are tested not so He knows what’s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart.
(19:13) Letters:
Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(26:57) Break 1
(38:25) Word of the Day
Brothers and Sister
(42:21) Phones:
Angie - I have a brother-in-law who have gone from catholic to orthodox Judaism
Kevin - I tried to get confession on Sunday but the priest couldn’t do it. am I still forgiven because I intended to go?

<ul>
<li>(1:45) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2samuel/24?2">2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17</a>
<ul>
<li>We are tested not so He knows what&rsquo;s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(19:13) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? 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>
(26:57) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(38:25) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Brothers and Sister</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:21) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Angie - I have a brother-in-law who have gone from catholic to orthodox Judaism</li>
<li>Kevin - I tried to get confession on Sunday but the priest couldn&rsquo;t do it. am I still forgiven because I intended to go?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Greeting the Priest! - January 3, 2023

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