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(3:13) Bible Study: 
Hebrews 12:1-4
Father connects today’s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday
Mark 5:21-43
Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government.

(26:59) Break 1
(28:51) Letters:
Father talks about Ruth’s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father answers this and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(39:43) Word of the Day:
Founder and finisher of our Faith
(43:23) Phones:
Kathy - wedding question. can my husband and I attend a wedding where bride is baptized Catholic but not practicing and not getting married in church.

<ul>
<li>(3:13) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/12?1">Hebrews 12:1-4</a>
<ul>
<li>Father connects today&rsquo;s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/5?21">Mark 5:21-43</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(26:59) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(28:51) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father talks about Ruth&rsquo;s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father answers this and more questions. Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:43) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Founder and finisher of our Faith</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(43:23) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Kathy - wedding question. can my husband and I attend a wedding where bride is baptized Catholic but not practicing and not getting married in church.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Meaning of the number 12 - Father Simon Says - February 4, 2025

Break 2

(3:00) Bible Study: 
Acts 15:22-31
What is the structure of the Church? What does it mean to wait on the Holy Spirit?

(20:03) Break 1

John 15:12-17
What does it mean to speak in the name of Jesus?
(25:48) Letters:
Father answers his letters that come in. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:59) Break 2
(37:23) Word of the Day
Farewell
(39:35) Phones:
Teresa - When Father does the sign of the cross, is that when he becomes Jesus in persona? I had an experience when a priest did the sign of the cross and I saw Jesus in him.
Maria - Can I win a plenary indulgence everyday this year by going to Daily Mass? Or just going through the Holy Door?
Tim - The Pope is not from Chicago, he is from Dolton, IL.
Dan - In the prayer, Hail Holy Queen, 'Mourning and Weeping in this Valley of tears' I have seen an older version 'Vail of tears'.
Joyce - Can I bless a Rosary at home myself with Holy Water?
Rob - Did everyone go to sheol?

Resources:

Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church

https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Power-Glory-Catholic-Church/dp/0761516042

<ul>
<li>(3:00) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/15?22">Acts 15:22-31</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the structure of the Church? What does it mean to wait on the Holy Spirit?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:03) Break 1
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/15?12">John 15:12-17</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to speak in the name of Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(25:48) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers his letters that come in. Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:23) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Farewell</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:35) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Teresa - When Father does the sign of the cross, is that when he becomes Jesus in persona? I had an experience when a priest did the sign of the cross and I saw Jesus in him.</li>
<li>Maria - Can I win a plenary indulgence everyday this year by going to Daily Mass? Or just going through the Holy Door?</li>
<li>Tim - The Pope is not from Chicago, he is from Dolton, IL.</li>
<li>Dan - In the prayer, Hail Holy Queen, 'Mourning and Weeping in this Valley of tears' I have seen an older version 'Vail of tears'.</li>
<li>Joyce - Can I bless a Rosary at home myself with Holy Water?</li>
<li>Rob - Did everyone go to sheol?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Power-Glory-Catholic-Church/dp/0761516042">https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Power-Glory-Catholic-Church/dp/0761516042</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Listen to the Holy Spirit - Father Simon Says - May 23, 2025

Word of the Day

(3:18) Bible Study: 
John 15:9-11
What is the difference between joy and happiness?
Acts 15:7-21
Father explains the importance of this passage.

(22:11) Break 1
(22:50) Letters:
When was God first called Father? Do you get an indulgence from the Pope’s blessing? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com

(37:20) Break 2
(37:54) Word of the Day
Unlawful
(41:01) Phones:
Mary - at Communion when people go up for blessing, does blessing need to be a touch or not? grosses me out.
Ricardo - what did Jesus mean when he told Apostles that you will have kingdoms of your own.
Rich - Peter was designated to be first Pope but in reality, he was Nazarene and not Catholic. how could he have been Pope?

Resources:
Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxpcGfznos

<ul>
<li>(3:18) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/15?9">John 15:9-11</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the difference between joy and happiness?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/15?7">Acts 15:7-21</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the importance of this passage.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:11) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:50) Letters:
<ul>
<li>When was God first called Father? Do you get an indulgence from the Pope&rsquo;s blessing? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevatradio.com">simon@relevatradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(37:20) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:54) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Unlawful</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:01) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mary - at Communion when people go up for blessing, does blessing need to be a touch or not? grosses me out.</li>
<li>Ricardo - what did Jesus mean when he told Apostles that you will have kingdoms of your own.</li>
<li>Rich - Peter was designated to be first Pope but in reality, he was Nazarene and not Catholic. how could he have been Pope?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxpcGfznos">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxpcGfznos</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Real Joy - Father Simon Says - May 22, 2025

(4:08) Bible Study: 
John 15:1-8
What does it mean to be pruned by God the Father?

(19:24) Break 1
(20:19) Letters:
A former Satanist baptized himself; is that possible? Does God eternally suffer in the crucifixion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:15) Break 2
(33:50) Word of the Day
Covenant
(38:23) Phones:
Alyssa - What does a priest do in an emergency scenario? Example, what do they do if someone has a heart attack?
Connie - Husband has decided to become Catholic. They gave him the RCIA book, but doesn't start until fall. He thinks because he's a baptized Catholic, he doesn't have to take RCIA. Is that true?
Teresa - What is the exact word Jesus would have said in Aramaic when he said, 'Do this in memory of me?'

<ul>
<li>(4:08) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/15?1">John 15:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to be pruned by God the Father?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:24) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:19) Letters:
<ul>
<li>A former Satanist baptized himself; is that possible? Does God eternally suffer in the crucifixion? 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>
(33:15) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:50) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Covenant</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:23) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Alyssa - What does a priest do in an emergency scenario? Example, what do they do if someone has a heart attack?</li>
<li>Connie - Husband has decided to become Catholic. They gave him the RCIA book, but doesn't start until fall. He thinks because he's a baptized Catholic, he doesn't have to take RCIA. Is that true?</li>
<li>Teresa - What is the exact word Jesus would have said in Aramaic when he said, 'Do this in memory of me?'</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Meaning of the number 12 - Father Simon Says - February 4, 2025

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