Bible Study

If God were to stop thinking of us, we would c

I'm frustrated by the lack of quiet at my pari

Is chance built into the universe? 

Word of the Day 

I'm being ordained in two weeks

Hardening of Pharaoh's heart

Psalm 148 means animals are in heaven

Which kinds of Baptism matters? 

Bible Study: (2:12)

Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
Father discusses the dynamics of Paul in Athens

Jn 16:12-15
What are we here on earth to do? 

Letters
(20:22) - If God were to stop thinking of us, we would cease to exist? 
(22:49) - I'm frustrated by the lack of quiet at my parish 
(26:31) - Is there chance built into the universe? 

Word of the Day: To Bear (34:16)

Callers 
(41:36) -  I am being ordained in two weeks. What is a good novena for me to say in preparation?
(44:59) - How do you understand the way God hardens Pharaoh’s heart but then blames Pharaoh for not letting the Israelites go?
(46:20) - Psalm 148 is a good proof that dogs are in heaven.
(47:31) - Does the form of Baptism really matter? And does it matter by what authority you are baptized?

Bible Study: (2:12)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/17?15" data-loopstyle="link">Acts 17:15, 22—18:1</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses the dynamics of Paul in Athens</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/16?12" data-loopstyle="link">Jn 16:12-15</a>
<ul>
<li>What are we here on earth to do? </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(20:22) - If God were to stop thinking of us, we would cease to exist? </li>
<li>(22:49) - I'm frustrated by the lack of quiet at my parish </li>
<li>(26:31) - Is there chance built into the universe? </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: To Bear (34:16)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(41:36) -  I am being ordained in two weeks. What is a good novena for me to say in preparation?</li>
<li>(44:59) - How do you understand the way God hardens Pharaoh’s heart but then blames Pharaoh for not letting the Israelites go?</li>
<li>(46:20) - Psalm 148 is a good proof that dogs are in heaven.</li>
<li>(47:31) - Does the form of Baptism really matter? And does it matter by what authority you are baptized?</li>
</ul>

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Peace & Quiet - May 17, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

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>

The 10 Commandments! - Father Simon Says - February 19, 2026 [ENCORE]

Check out this awesome Encore show from March 5, 2025
(3:00) Bible Study: 
Joel 2:12-18
Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music.
2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2
Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance.

(22:26) Break 1
(23:30) Letters:
Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of the bible? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:36) Break 2
(36:39) Word of the Day:
Lent
(37:30) Phones:
Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more.   If it's wrong to do that?   Is it the booze speaking?   I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking.
Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass.
Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color.
Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass.  What to do?
Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.

Check out this awesome Encore show from March 5, 2025
<ul>
<li>(3:00) Bible Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Joel/2?12">Joel 2:12-18</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/2Corinthians/5?20">2 Corinthians 5:20&mdash;6:2</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:26) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:30) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of the bible? 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>
(35:36) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:39) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Lent</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:30) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more.&nbsp;&nbsp; If it's wrong to do that?&nbsp;&nbsp; Is it the booze speaking?&nbsp;&nbsp; I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking.</li>
<li>Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass.</li>
<li>Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color.</li>
<li>Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass.&nbsp; What to do?</li>
<li>Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Peace & Quiet - May 17, 2023

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