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Break 1

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Break 2

Word of the day

Phones

(6:31) Bible Study: 
Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab 
Father talks about the meaning of the word the word temple.
LK 1:26-38 
Father talks about this passage in the bible.

(20:08) Break 1
(21:08) Letters:
Father explains the immaculate conception, is it okay to celebrate Jewish feast days, are Catholics obligated to go to Mass if they didn’t know it was a holy day of obligation. Father answers these and many other questions. Have a question, email Father at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:40) Break 2
(35:25) Word of the Day:
Apocalypse
(39:02) Phones:
Clifton - priest never gives out Communion at my Church. is this ok? also lay person is giving out blessings? is this ok?
Joseph – how does the Church have grounds to say we are going to hell if we leave the Church?
Michael - The Temple Mount. where is it in modern day Israel in relation to the modern-day Mosques?
Jalen - I'm the only Catholic in my family. One of my daughters is a strong fundamentalist/evangelical. She keeps talking to me about anti-Catholic stereotypes (we are cannibals) and I need a good book to give her.

<ul>
<li>(6:31) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/11?19">Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab </a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the meaning of the word the word temple.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/1?26">LK 1:26-38 </a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about this passage in the bible.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:08) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father explains the immaculate conception, is it okay to celebrate Jewish feast days, are Catholics obligated to go to Mass if they didn&rsquo;t know it was a holy day of obligation. Father answers these and many other questions. Have a question, email Father at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(33:40) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:25) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Apocalypse</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:02) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Clifton - priest never gives out Communion at my Church. is this ok? also lay person is giving out blessings? is this ok?</li>
<li>Joseph &ndash; how does the Church have grounds to say we are going to hell if we leave the Church?</li>
<li>Michael - The Temple Mount. where is it in modern day Israel in relation to the modern-day Mosques?</li>
<li>Jalen - I'm the only Catholic in my family. One of my daughters is a strong fundamentalist/evangelical. She keeps talking to me about anti-Catholic stereotypes (we are cannibals) and I need a good book to give her.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Our Lady of Guadalupe - Father Simon Says - December 12, 2024

On the Patriarchs

On Judges and King Ahaz

On Isaiah 7:10-14

On Luke 1: 26-38

Word of the Day

Callers 

(3:47) On the Patriarchs
(5:50) On King Ahaz and Judges
(14:34) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 7:10-14

-God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary.
Luke 1:26-38
Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.

 
(24:21) Letters:
Believe everything in the Bible, Vulgate Translation, Church as People of God,  Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

 
(39:51) Word of the Day:
Kinswomen
(43:18) Phones:
Paula-I went to confession. Priest said, 'Confession is not for dusting off' only for major sins. What does that mean?
Lisa-If it was the 6th month, then Our Lady wouldn't have had Jesus in December. What did the phrase 6th month mean?

<ul>
<li>(3:47) On the Patriarchs</li>
<li>(5:50) On King Ahaz and Judges</li>
<li>(14:34) Bible Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/7?10">Isaiah 7:10-14</a> 
<ul>
<li>-God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/1?26">Luke 1:26-38</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(24:21) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Believe everything in the Bible, Vulgate Translation, Church as People of God,&nbsp; Send Father a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(39:51) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Kinswomen</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(43:18) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Paula-I went to confession. Priest said, 'Confession is not for dusting off' only for major sins. What does that mean?</li>
<li>Lisa-If it was the 6th month, then Our Lady wouldn't have had Jesus in December. What did the phrase 6th month mean?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

God Humbled Himself-Fr. Simon Says December 20, 2024

(3:26) Bible Study: 
Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a
Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story.
Lk 1:5-25
Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.

(17:33) Break 1
(19:19) Letters:
Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:08) Break 2
(33:33) Word of the Day:
X
(34:52) Phones:
Vince - When I was an altar boy, our church at noon had a high mass; And the rest was regular mass. Am I remembering this correctly
Mary - My daughter was in confession and she noticed the priest was on an iPad and she said to the priest, 'you were on the iPad' the whole time, he denied it and she could hear him shut the iPad.  Did she do the right thing by calling him out.
Jeff - What Emmanuel and Jesus, why two different instructions for the naming?
Lisa - I have a son who is non-practicing Catholic and daughter in law whose non-practicing Jew; they’re hosting Christmas Day at their house.  And their children not raised. What is my role as a grandma and what if grandson asks me questions about Christmas and Easter?

<ul>
<li>(3:26) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/judges/13?2">Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/1?5">Lk 1:5-25</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(17:33) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(19:19) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(32:08) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:33) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>X</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(34:52) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Vince - When I was an altar boy, our church at noon had a high mass; And the rest was regular mass. Am I remembering this correctly</li>
<li>Mary - My daughter was in confession and she noticed the priest was on an iPad and she said to the priest, 'you were on the iPad' the whole time, he denied it and she could hear him shut the iPad.&nbsp; Did she do the right thing by calling him out.</li>
<li>Jeff - What Emmanuel and Jesus, why two different instructions for the naming?</li>
<li>Lisa - I have a son who is non-practicing Catholic and daughter in law whose non-practicing Jew; they&rsquo;re hosting Christmas Day at their house.&nbsp; And their children not raised. What is my role as a grandma and what if grandson asks me questions about Christmas and Easter?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Angels - Father Simon Says - December 19, 2024

(2:52) Bible Study: 
Jer 23:5-8
Father Explains this passage
Mt 1:18-25
Father explains what Riotousness means.

(19:26) Break 1
(21:05) Letters:
How do you know what retreats you should be going on? What do to about having a gay daughter who married a woman with a demon’s name? Father answers this and more. Write father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:14) Break 2
(34:08) Word of the Day:
Papal Bull
(40:35) Phones:
Denise - Question about the Holy Spirit. I feel more strongly about the Holy Spirit than I do God or Jesus. Is that wrong?
Janice - I have a friend who is living together with a man. His brother is a Catholic Deacon who is going to bless their relationship? Can he do that?

<ul>
<li>(2:52) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jeremiah/23?5">Jer 23:5-8</a>
<ul>
<li>Father Explains this passage</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/1?18">Mt 1:18-25</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains what Riotousness means.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:05) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do you know what retreats you should be going on? What do to about having a gay daughter who married a woman with a demon&rsquo;s name? Father answers this and more. Write father a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(33:14) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:08) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Papal Bull</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:35) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Denise - Question about the Holy Spirit. I feel more strongly about the Holy Spirit than I do God or Jesus. Is that wrong?</li>
<li>Janice - I have a friend who is living together with a man. His brother is a Catholic Deacon who is going to bless their relationship? Can he do that?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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