Bible Study

Marker 12

'I desire mercy'

Kyrie eléison

Mass for non-Catholics?

Marker 13

Word of the Day

Creed & Real Presence

I've experienced miralces

God of Old vs. New

Not as many Monsignors?

Bible Study: (2:22)

Jer 18:18-20
Father explains how language influences perception 

Mt 20:17-28
Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is

Letters:
(21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?'

Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches? 
(31:01) - Kyrie eléison question 
(31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics? 

Word of the Day: Many (34:43)
Callers:
(38:43) - If the creed is the list of all the things we believe then why is the real presence not listed?
(42:41) - I've had many miracles happen to me and I just wanted to let people know that miracles are still happening.
(43:31) - The God of the old and new testament seem like two different people. Can you explain why this is?
(48:05) - Why are there not as many Monsignors?  

Bible Study: (2:22)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Jeremiah/18?16" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Jer 18:18-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains how language influences perception </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/20?17" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="1">Mt 20:17-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains (again!) what the Kingdom really is</li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>(21:19) - In OT, why does require animal sacrifice and then say 'I desire mercy not sacrifice?'
<ul>
<li>Wouldn't poor people rather have food rather than beautiful Churches? </li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(31:01) - Kyrie eléison question </li>
<li>(31:56) - Mass for non-Catholics? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Many (34:43) Callers:
<ul>
<li>(38:43) - If the creed is the list of all the things we believe then why is the real presence not listed?</li>
<li>(42:41) - I've had many miracles happen to me and I just wanted to let people know that miracles are still happening.</li>
<li>(43:31) - The God of the old and new testament seem like two different people. Can you explain why this is?</li>
<li>(48:05) - Why are there not as many Monsignors?  </li>
</ul>

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I Desire Mercy - February 28, 2024

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Phones

Check out this encore show from March 10, 2025

(2:03) Bible Study:

Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains
Matthew 25:31-46
How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don’t worry It fits better than you’d think.
Luke 4:1-13
Is there importance to the word “if” in this passage?

(22:04) Break 1
(25:50) Letters:
Does the burnt offering always have to be male in the Old Testament? Do I need to confess a mortal sin if I don’t realize I committed it? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(39:36) Break 2
(40:09) Word of the Day:
Minister
(41:25) Phones:
Judy – Because there are so many religions, I’m concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight?
Pam – Didn’t Satan know Jesus was the son of God?
Angela – My husband died a couple year ago. If he’s in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him?
Patty – There’s one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?

Check out this encore show from March 10, 2025
(2:03) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/leviticus/19?1">Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/25?31">Matthew 25:31-46</a>
<ul>
<li>How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don&rsquo;t worry It fits better than you&rsquo;d think.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/4?1">Luke 4:1-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Is there importance to the word &ldquo;if&rdquo; in this passage?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:04) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:50) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Does the burnt offering always have to be male in the Old Testament? Do I need to confess a mortal sin if I don&rsquo;t realize I committed it? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(39:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:09) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Minister</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:25) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Judy &ndash; Because there are so many religions, I&rsquo;m concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight?</li>
<li>Pam &ndash; Didn&rsquo;t Satan know Jesus was the son of God?</li>
<li>Angela &ndash; My husband died a couple year ago. If he&rsquo;s in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him?</li>
<li>Patty &ndash; There&rsquo;s one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

How the Devil Attacks Us - Father Simon Says - February 23, 2026 [ENCORE]

Check out this awesome show from March 7, 2025
(2:40) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom.
Matthew 9:14-15 – If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don’t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom.

(16:08) Break 1
(16:53) Letters:
Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word “Nephilim” means “fallen ones”.
Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code.
Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don’t name your kids “Judas”.

(32:25) Break 2
(33:29) Word of the Day: 
Sacrament
(39:34) Phones:
Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist?
Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself.   Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass.  Could you clarify?
Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another?
Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?

Check out this awesome show from March 7, 2025
<ul>
<li>(2:40) Bible Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Isaiah/58?1">Isaiah 58:1-9a</a> &ndash; While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom.</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?14">Matthew 9:14-15</a> &ndash; If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don&rsquo;t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(16:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(16:53) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word &ldquo;Nephilim&rdquo; means &ldquo;fallen ones&rdquo;.</li>
<li>Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code.</li>
<li>Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don&rsquo;t name your kids &ldquo;Judas&rdquo;.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(32:25) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:29) Word of the Day:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Sacrament</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:34) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist?</li>
<li>Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself.&nbsp;&nbsp; Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass.&nbsp; Could you clarify?</li>
<li>Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another?</li>
<li>Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Why Fast - Father Simon Says - February 20, 2026 [ENCORE]

Did God punish Jesus

Going to a Protestant Church

10 Commandments

Offering Pains to God

Sin to Ignore Mass?

Noah

Check out this great show from February 15, 2024

Bible Study: (2:01)

Dt 30:15-20
Father discusses the importance of law

Letters:
(21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins? 
(25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church! 

Word of the Day: The cross (33:20)

Callers:
(37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them?
(41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us.
(45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio?
(46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?

Check out this great show from February 15, 2024
Bible Study: (2:01)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/deuteronomy/30?15" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Dt 30:15-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses the importance of law</li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>(21:54) - Atonement - Did God punish Jesus for our sins?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(25:55) - I can see why someone would want to go to a Protestant church!&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: The cross (33:20)
Callers:
<ul>
<li>(37:24) - Those commandments steer us in the direction we need to go; we should be grateful for them. Where would we be without them?</li>
<li>(41:43) - Where do Catholics get offering up our pains to God let our suffering be in union with him? Some people at my Bible study think it won't help us.</li>
<li>(45:24) - Is it a sin to ignore a mass that is playing on the radio?</li>
<li>(46:52) - How did Noah know what food was clean and unclean?</li>
</ul>

I Desire Mercy - February 28, 2024

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