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(2:14) Bible Study: 
Acts 13:13-25
Father shares the logistics of this passage. As well as how we are unified in love o Christ

(27:00) Break 1
(27:17) Phones:
Archbishop Listecki - Congrats Father on 50 years!
Patricia - Marian apparitions. why was Mary's sash blue at Lourdes and Yellow at Champion?
(40:45) Word of the Day
Father shares an interesting word from today’s Gospel
(43:29) Letters:
Father shares his thankfulness for his Priesthood.

<ul>
<li>(2:14) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/13?13">Acts 13:13-25</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares the logistics of this passage. As well as how we are unified in love o Christ</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(27:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:17) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Archbishop Listecki - Congrats Father on 50 years!</li>
<li>Patricia - Marian apparitions. why was Mary's sash blue at Lourdes and Yellow at Champion?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:45) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Father shares an interesting word from today&rsquo;s Gospel</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(43:29) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father shares his thankfulness for his Priesthood.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Old Friends - Father Simon Says - May 15, 2025

Break 2

(2:58) Bible Study: 
Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5
What does it mean that God means things for the good?
Matthew 10:7-15
The Kingdom of heaven has arrive and father tells us where it is.

(18:47) Break 1
(20:21) Letters:
What does the Catholic Church teach about evolution? When did purgatory get developed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(40:35) Break 2
(41:17) Word of the Day
Tunic
(41:56) Phones:
Audrey - To whom are you addressing offerings for the dead? can I say 'Jim this is for you'? or is it addressed to God?
Laurel - How much is too much when drinking. What's the definition of drunkenness?
Mike - In Isaiah 30: 20.  Different translations in RSV and NAB.  Could you explain?
Preston - I'm a protestant.   I'm leaning towards Catholicism.   Saved by faith and works.   What do you think?

Resources:
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus

https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307

<ul>
<li>(2:58) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/44?18">Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean that God means things for the good?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?7">Matthew 10:7-15</a>
<ul>
<li>The Kingdom of heaven has arrive and father tells us where it is.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(18:47) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:21) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What does the Catholic Church teach about evolution? When did purgatory get developed? 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>
(40:35) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(41:17) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Tunic</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:56) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Audrey - To whom are you addressing offerings for the dead? can I say 'Jim this is for you'? or is it addressed to God?</li>
<li>Laurel - How much is too much when drinking. What's the definition of drunkenness?</li>
<li>Mike - In Isaiah 30: 20.&nbsp; Different translations in RSV and NAB.&nbsp; Could you explain?</li>
<li>Preston - I'm a protestant.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm leaning towards Catholicism.&nbsp;&nbsp; Saved by faith and works.&nbsp;&nbsp; What do you think?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307">https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christ-Journalists-Personal-Investigation/dp/0310209307</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Evolution - Father Simon Says - July 10, 2025

(3:28) Bible Study: 
Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a
Father explains the story of Joseph in Genesis
Matthew 10:1-7
Father explains the difference between apostles and disciples.

(20:10) Break 1
(23:12) Letters:
Father talks about the problem with division in the Church with the Novus ordo and Traditional Latin Mass. Send Father a letter at simon@relevavntradio.com

(36:48) Break 2
(38:00) Word of the Day
At Hand
(41:49) Phones:
Jay - Messianic Judaism and what do you think about that?  How is it distinct from Christianity?
Linda - About Latin Mass, it wasn't an issue until Pope Francis.

<ul>
<li>(3:28) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/41?55">Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the story of Joseph in Genesis</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?1">Matthew 10:1-7</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the difference between apostles and disciples.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:10) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:12) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the problem with division in the Church with the Novus ordo and Traditional Latin Mass. Send Father a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevavntradio.com">simon@relevavntradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(36:48) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:00) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>At Hand</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(41:49) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Jay - Messianic Judaism and what do you think about that?&nbsp; How is it distinct from Christianity?</li>
<li>Linda - About Latin Mass, it wasn't an issue until Pope Francis.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Story of Joseph - Father Simon Says - July 9, 2025

(3:35) Bible Study: 
Genesis 32:23-33
Father explains the meaning of the word Israel and its importance.
Matthew 9:32-38
Why was Jesus breaking the law of the Jews so much?

(26:05) Break 1
(27:54) Letters:
How can angels help us get to heaven if Jesus paid the debt of our sin? How do you deal with priest who don’t talk about cultural issues? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(39:46) Break 2
(40:28) Word of the Day
Sciatic nerve
(42:09) Phones:
Monica - I agree with Fr. about nitpicking and criticizing priests. We need to support them. We may not like them but we must respect and support these men who have given their lives to this work.
Gina - Question about the creed: Do we believe that he had half of the DNA of Mary. 'resurrection of the body' who's body is that?
Zach - After Communion the priest’s purity’s the cup then he sits down. everyone sits down with him for a few seconds before moving on. what’s the meaning/reason behind this?
Bev - My parents are 81 and 83 and I have 3 daughters. My time is divided between the grand kids and my parents. They are angry. What should I do with this divided time.

<ul>
<li>(3:35) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/32?23">Genesis 32:23-33</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the meaning of the word Israel and its importance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?32">Matthew 9:32-38</a>
<ul>
<li>Why was Jesus breaking the law of the Jews so much?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(26:05) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:54) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How can angels help us get to heaven if Jesus paid the debt of our sin? How do you deal with priest who don&rsquo;t talk about cultural issues? 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>
(39:46) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:28) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Sciatic nerve</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:09) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Monica - I agree with Fr. about nitpicking and criticizing priests. We need to support them. We may not like them but we must respect and support these men who have given their lives to this work.</li>
<li>Gina - Question about the creed: Do we believe that he had half of the DNA of Mary. 'resurrection of the body' who's body is that?</li>
<li>Zach - After Communion the priest&rsquo;s purity&rsquo;s the cup then he sits down. everyone sits down with him for a few seconds before moving on. what&rsquo;s the meaning/reason behind this?</li>
<li>Bev - My parents are 81 and 83 and I have 3 daughters. My time is divided between the grand kids and my parents. They are angry. What should I do with this divided time.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Old Friends - Father Simon Says - May 15, 2025

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