Bible Study

Marker 14

Bonhoffer & cheap grace

Galatians & abortion

Tribes of Israel

Last Supper

Word of the Day

Divine Mercy

Baptism of Jesus

Getting Annulments

Valley of Tears?

Eating meat on Friday a Sin? 

Bible Study: (2:13)

Jer 7:23-28
The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God

Letters:
Molten gods
(22:55) - Bonhoeffer & cheap grace 
(24:35) - Galatians & abortion 
(26:48) - Tribes of Israel 
(28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass? 

Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off


Callers:
(34:27) - Is it right for the priest to say the divine mercy before the prayer of the faithful?
(38:52) - When did Baptism become part of our religion? I know John the Baptist but I don't understand when change really happened.
(40:26) - Other than Catholics, do other people need to get annulments to get divorced? 
(43:03) - In the Hail Holy Queen - do we say in this vale of tears or this valley of tears?
(44:27) - I had a question about what a priest said the other day. He said if you had meat this Friday you can't take communion until you go to confession. Is this right?

Bible Study: (2:13)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Jeremiah/7?23" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-loopstyle="linkonly" data-linkindex="0">Jer 7:23-28</a>
<ul>
<li>The nation that does not listen...Father describes the jealousy of God</li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>Molten gods</li>
<li>(22:55) - Bonhoeffer &amp; cheap grace </li>
<li>(24:35) - Galatians &amp; abortion </li>
<li>(26:48) - Tribes of Israel </li>
<li>(28:24) - Last supper - where do we get the instructions to recreate the Mass? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: You Beelzebub I say, Beelzebul, let's call the whole thing off
 Callers:
<ul>
<li>(34:27) - Is it right for the priest to say the divine mercy before the prayer of the faithful?</li>
<li>(38:52) - When did Baptism become part of our religion? I know John the Baptist but I don't understand when change really happened.</li>
<li>(40:26) - Other than Catholics, do other people need to get annulments to get divorced? </li>
<li>(43:03) - In the Hail Holy Queen - do we say in this vale of tears or this valley of tears?</li>
<li>(44:27) - I had a question about what a priest said the other day. He said if you had meat this Friday you can't take communion until you go to confession. Is this right?</li>
</ul>

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Let's Call the Whole Thing Off - March 7, 2024

Bible Study from 1 Samuel and Mark 1:40

Break 1

Email â Donât you believe that it is The B

Email â Do we know any names of the Apostleâ

Break 2

Word Of The Day: Sunesis

Monica - Can you explain who the 'they' are in

Rose - Is purgatory just for people who donâ

Mark - Receiving Communion & Mortal Sin.

(11:10) Bible Study from 1 Samuel 1-2 and Mark 1:40.

 
Break 1

(25:20) Email - Don't you believe that it is The Body & Blood of Christ?
(31:45) Email - Do we know any names of the Apostles wives?

 
Break 2

Word Of The Day: Sunesis

 
Phones

(40:21) Monica - Can you explain the "they" in today's collect?
(42:39) Rose - Is Purgatory just for people who don't get last rites?
(49:45) Mark - Should a priest administer communion to someone who he knows is in a state of mortal sin?

<ul>
<li>(11:10) Bible Study from 1 Samuel 1-2 and Mark 1:40.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:20) Email - Don't you believe that it is The Body &amp; Blood of Christ?</li>
<li>(31:45) Email - Do we know any names of the Apostles wives?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Break 2
<ul>
<li>Word Of The Day: Sunesis</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Phones
<ul>
<li>(40:21) Monica - Can you explain the "they" in today's collect?</li>
<li>(42:39) Rose - Is Purgatory just for people who don't get last rites?</li>
<li>(49:45) Mark - Should a priest administer communion to someone who he knows is in a state of mortal sin?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Believing In The Body And Blood Of Christ - Father Simon Says - January 15 , 2026

Marker 01

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Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
Father talks about marriage and annulments 


Mk 1:29-39
In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage


Letters:
Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses


Word of the Day : pharmakia
Callers 
Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?
What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.
The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?

Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/3?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about marriage and annulments&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Mark/1?29" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Mk 1:29-39</a>
<ul>
<li>In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage</li>
</ul>
 Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses</li>
</ul>
 Word of the Day : pharmakia Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?</li>
<li>What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.</li>
<li>The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - What's the Best Medicine? - January 14, 2026 [ENCORE]

Letter

Phones

(6:44) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 1:9-20
Father shares the interesting things in this story!
Mark 1:21-28
Everyone has sin. If you don’t think you have than you are wrong!

(22:08) Break 1
(24:40) Letters:
What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:08) Break 2
(38:08) Word of the Day
Begotten
(42:27) Phones:
Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?
Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?
Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?
John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?

<ul>
<li>(6:44) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/1?9">1 Samuel 1:9-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares the interesting things in this story!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/1?21">Mark 1:21-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Everyone has sin. If you don&rsquo;t think you have than you are wrong!</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:40) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? 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>
(37:08) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:08) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Begotten</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:27) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?</li>
<li>Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?</li>
<li>Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?</li>
<li>John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Let's Call the Whole Thing Off - March 7, 2024

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