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Great Stories, Great Saints St. Edwin of Northumbria (3:50) St. Felix of Nola (30:20) PHONE CALLERS --Do we go to grave first before Christ takes us? (40:10) --Larry asks if there are any saints associated with the victories during the Crusades (42:12) --Nancy asks for good recommendations on books about Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) (43:55) -Josh asks about the new commandment from Jesus and its connection to the communion of saints (46:02) --Janette asks if there is a St. Expeditious (49:30) --John asks about St. John the Evangelist (51:02) St. Romanus of Caesarea (53:54) PRAYING FOR LITTLE EDWIN (1:02:48) PHONE CALLERS --Regina asks about the three James (1:04:10) --Amy asks about the St. Gertrude Prayer (1:09:15) --Nancy asks about the Christians fleeing Jerusalem (1:13:22) --  

On St. Narcissus of Jerusalem (1:09) Bible Study: Ephesians 6:10-20 (3:41)    ---The Flaming Arrows of Worry Luke 13: 31-35 (29:32)         --In this passage Jesus doesn't say he preaches    Letters: Laying in bed while praying is a sin? (41:46)  How do I explain the Catholic Church is the truth?  (43:33)   When was the Church established (49:13)  Did a priest actually go to hell and was saved (52:11)  Who are the living and dead in the creed? (1:00:05)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Logos (1:02:18)    Phones: Andy- A funny joke about meetings (1:06:20)  Pat-What is purgatory? so i can explain to a protestant friend (1:08:27)  Peter-If God is full of glory but we pray to give him glory. how does that work? (1:12:37) Maureen-What resource to find out the religious orders of the Catholic Church (1:15:32) Gary-Did Israelites call Herodians out for not being true Jews? (1:17:37)

On Sts Simon and Jude (0:36)   Bible Study: Ephesians 2: 19-22 ---There were many people who were Greekified.(4:17)    Psalm 19:2 --The universe is expanding and there was a starting point (23:52) Luke 6:12-16-- If Jesus needed to pray through the night, how much do we need to pray? (30:10)     Letters: How to talk to family regarding brother living with his fiance (43:34) Why don't churches have Missalettes anymore (51:02)  Mom can't go to mass because of Shingles (55:52)  Where are St. Mark's relics? (57:14)  Could a Catholic walk a labyrinth (58:42) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Blessed (59:49)   Phones: Tom-Queston on the Holy of Holies and Ark of the Covenant  (1:01:42)  Christine-What to do with our family situation as I didn't go to my son's wedding and he and his family don't talk to me (1:06:46)  Elena-When I go down the list of examination of conscience, I tend to answer no to all the questions.  What to do? (1:12:03)    Carol-My husband doesn't believe in God and asks how God expects us to adore Him? (1:13:47)  Doug-How did Mary become prominent in the history of the Church? And how come protestants cannot understand the Catholic devotion to Mary? (1:15:26)  Mike-Could you explain the contradicting gospel passages about the thieves on the cross  (1:17:52) 

On St. Frumentius (0:37) Bible Study: Ephesians 5: 21-33 (4:39)  ---When you marry you lose some rights   Luke 13: 18-21 (32:10)         --A king is compared to a bush or tree that birds saw refuge Psalm 128:3 (36:29)           It'll take years for children to grow up    Letters: About John 9:2 and sinning before born (37:52)  Other translations for "Do this in remembrance of me" (40:38)   Explain love of neighbor (45:05)  Why few priests incapable of healing (54:23)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day The Law and the Prophets (59:43)    Phones: Tasha- What do you think about the priest who cried during consecration? (1:03:08) Rich-I want to agree with Fr. Simon about Husbands love your wives and wives submit to your husband. Encourage husbands and wives. (1:10:28) Maria-About 'women being subordinate to your husband'. I have an issue, could you explain it further? The submissive part probably got lost in translation (1:12:43)  Mark-Apostolic blessing takes the place of the suffering in purgatory? (1:16:33)  Pete-Nephew who is getting married out of the church,  and stopped practicing his Catholic faith. The future father-in-law is a preacher and doing the wedding. Should I say something? (1:18:18)

On St. Bean and St. Cuthbert (0:48) Bible Study: Ephesians 4:32-5:8 (3:30)  ---Good Marriage is 90%-10%, you give 90% and get 10% back.  Luke 13: 10-17 (30:14)          --We are sometimes kinder to animals than to next door neighbors  Letters: About the Requiem Mass and liturgy (39:15)  About a troubled marriage (41:34) Death Penalty as a deterrent (44:08) What did the Temple look like during Jesus' time (47:40) Could you explain the Vatican document "Dei Verbum" (49:58) Question about sinning before being born (54:06) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Aroma (1:33)    Phones: Dan-What is you opinion of teaching the congregation new songs before mass? (1:01:04) Lilly-About  John outrunning Peter (1:03:48)  Elsa-Why do we say "O Sacrament Most Holy..." (1:06:08) Annette-Does Saturday Vigil Mass fulfill the obligation of Sunday Mass? (1:09:21) Mark-Catholic teaching: is Eros less sacrificial than Agape? (1:12:17) Mary Ellen-I have knee problems, should I stand during Mass whne is time to kneel? Our what should I do? (1:16:05) 

(0:37) On San Juan of Capistrano and St. Paul Tong Buong  Bible Study: On Capitalism and Socialism (6:48) Ephesians 4 (9:36)  ---This letter speaks about unity in the Church   Luke 12: 54-59 (33:52)          --The importance of praying for souls in purgatory Letters: Miracle of the Swallows of Capistrano (37:35)  How does God see my name as it's Jezebel (39:09)  About infant baptism (40:51)  How to get closer to God as health is getting worse (45:23)  When were old hymns sung during mass (47:08)   Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day Ministry (49:49)  Truthing (53:59)    Phones: Liz-In Capitalism we have a choice to go to Mass and profess our faith. In communism they won't allow us to do that at all. (54:36) Rose-If you forgot a sin when you went to confession and you remember about it after, do you have to bring it up in your next confession? (59:43) Jay-vee-What did it mean when Simon Peter was asked "Do you love me?" 1:03:57)  Charlie-What do jews believe about devil? (1:07:32)  Michael-Question about 95 Theses (1:10:54) John- Saints levitating, I don't remember Jesus doing that (1:15:58)  Jordan-Recently joined OCIA, I'm curious about marriage in the Catholic Church. I have been married for about 15 years and is my marriage valid and sacramentalized (1:17:38) 

 On Sts. Donatus of Fiesole (0:36) and John Paul the II (1:26) Bible Study:      On Ephesians 3: 14-21 (7:07)  Motherhood is absolutely necessary; Fatherhood is always a choice  Luke 12: 49-53 (26:21)           --We in the Church should be separated from the world, but not from one another Letters: What Catholic Bible to read (32:11)  Prayer for Priests (35:56)  On the Death Penalty (37:56) Why are readings different in Traditional Latin Mass and Novus Ordo Mass? (41:43)  Question about the Eucharist (47:27) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   Word of the Day Inner Strength (54:37),   Phones: Steve- What word is used for picking up by a father in the ancient world? (that is not adoption). We are the adopted children of God. (56:51)  Joan-Thank you for your honesty about the church and also for your point of view from a priest's perspective (59:10) Margaret When I was in grad school, they told us that there were different levels of heaven. Is this true? (1:01:49) April-Why does God not reveal himself to humans? In physical form? Why we cant see him? (1:08:03) Larry-Sharing his beautiful adoption story (1:12:04) Susan-Could you explain what is the Sanctuary lamp? The candle next to the tabernacle. (1:14:41) Why didn't God execute Cain, when he killed Abel? (1:18:22) 

On St. Pedro Calungsod  & St. Hilarion & St. Ursula (0:53) Bible Study: On Ephesians 1  The Holy Breath is the first person of the Trinity we meet  (4:54) Ephesians 3: 2-12 (15:44)          --The cross is the Kingdom   Luke 12: 39-48 (38:04)           —-The thief is Jesus  Letters: What to do about a problematic deacon? (43:18) About the Death Penalty (45:36)  When does Mass end (47:53) How do priests avoid burnout? (48:58) Any bloopers during mass? (51:23) The God of Islam and the God of Christians (52:12)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com  Word of the Day Apocalypse  (57:11)  Phones: Drew-why did Church tend toward Greek version of Scripture and not Jewish? (59:12) Dominic-what does 'world without end' mean in Glory Be? (1:05:20) Ron-what is the laity's role at Mass? (1:08:23)

(0:38) On St. Caprasius of Agen and St. Paul of the Cross  Bible Study: Devil doesn't call Jesus the Son of Man On Our Lady of the Rosary (5:20) Ephesians 2: 12-22  (15:48)         --The Law of Works has been abolished   Luke 12: 35-38 (38:20)           —-Gird your loins means getting ready for work  Letters: Monica-Havng lay people pray over others after mass (41:38)  Could my cross be my selfishness and anger (49:31)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (54:32) Word of the Day Capstone   Phones: Susan-can she put her husband and son's picture in a prayer basket for All Souls Day even if they're not Catholic? (58:13) Manuel-in 4th sorrowful mystery, he is asking about what Jesus meant when he said 'Blessed is the womb that never bore'. How to make sense of this? (1:01:36)  Terry-when does Mass officially end? Is there anything canonically that says priests shouldn't pray the St. Michael prayer at end of Mass? (1:08:41) Mary Alice is anger one of the capital sins? She grew up hearing about other ones but would like clarity. She had another list. (1:11:28) Ruben-finds the story of Noah's Ark hard to believe, is this a real story? How was Noah the only righteous man at the time? (1:14:46) Jim-Luke 22:36 - on Mt. of Olives, what was Jesus talking about needing swords and selling cloaks? Didn't he tell the disciples not to have cloaks? (1:18:23) 

 On St. Ignatius of Antioch and Sts. John Brebeuf and Companions (0:41) Bible Study: Reading from Sunday Oct 18: Matthew 22: 15-21 (8:26) The kindness you show other human beings, is paying God's coinage.  Luke 12:13-21 (17:09)         ---We need to do good with our money Ephesians 2:1-10 (18:09)          —-We are worthy of God's anger.     Letters: Anjelica-Using St. Michael Prayer to stop clapping at mass (37:04)  Could you explain about penance on all Fridays during the year (40:58) Could a priest make a sales pitch for a pilgrimage during mass (44:57) John-Why does Fr. Simon talk about Jewish stuff a lot (48:32)  Sharing experience of playing music in Church (50:36) Why does St. Anthony statues have him holding child of Jesus (52:13)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   Word of the Day Handiwork   Phones: Teresa-Isn't it wrong to 'cancel' someone? (55:51)  Wayne-for Jews who haven't accepted Christ as their savior, how does God deal with them in the judgment? (1:06:14) Ron-What degree did the sacrifices in Exodus forgive sins? (1:12:29) James-Is it valid to watch Mass online if taking care of kids? (1:15:04)  Mark-Why does he get tired when praying the rosary (1:18:22) 

(0:43) On St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Bible Study  The Holy Spirit is the down payment of heaven Ephesians 1: 11-14 (2:42) Luke 12: 1-7  (21:19)         ---Hypocrite in Greek means "play actor"      Letters: Daughter planning gay marriage and parent not going. What to do? (31:19) Question about capital punishment? (37:06) --- Question about choirs practicing in Church before mass (41:31)  Why did Jesus tell people to keep miracle secret and others not (45:13) Does the Eastern Orthodox church recognize Catholic saints (47:11)  Bible was compiled because of the mass (52:47)  Text about Revelation 2:20 (56:16)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   Word of the Day Worm (57:08)  Phones: Jane-Question about buying masses and Gregorian chants(1:00:06)  Tom-I told a lady that her marriage wasn't valid because she was married in a park. What do you think of that? (1:03:08) Judy-If you think you're doing God's work, but exhausted, doing it with own power and Holy Spirit isn't helping?  (1:08:14)  Hope-How do you know the difference between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of the devil? (1:11:23)  Rosemarie-Fr. Simon can you tell me what a Pentacostal is? (1:12:56)  John-According to the Church in the 13th Century, Waldensiaism was condemned. Waldensiasm denied capital punishment. Captial punishment is still valid. (1:18:07)

(00:43) On St. Teresa of Avila  Bible Study: Luke 11: 47-54 (3:36) The Bible is very human and very divine  Ephesians 1: 1-10 (14:27)        ---God gives us the chance to choose him.    Letters: Is there a ritual for the girls to enter the covenant (36:35) Why Protestants reject reconciliation from Gospel of John (40:03) Giving food to Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a penance (43:41)  Someone thinking about converting (46:01) Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (51:01) Word of the Day Vestibulation  Phones: Mark-Why doesn't the church lead the people and encourage them to vote for prolife candidates (53:14)  Janet-I had read the Interior Castle years ago. How many Castles are there and can you name? (56:50) Joanna-How do I overcome anger issues? I do pray and do Rosary but nothing seems to help. (1:00:04) Douglas-Since God created the whole plan of salvation for Jesus, was it really part of God's plan that Jesus would be betrayed? (1:05:13)  Martine-How can I go back to Confession after 7 years.? I feel embarassed (1:08:26) Oberon-Does this mean you don't want public libraries to exist? You said socialism doesn't work (1:12:13) Mary Lou-What is the right prayer to pray for people who have passed away? (1:14:23) Joseph-My first wife died of cancer and I fell in love with someone of Jewish faith. St. Augustine's stained glass window really moved her. Why is this? (1:16:52) THE VEIL REMOVED FILM: https://youtu.be/OOLZDaTgIaM?si=dC5hp_163f-ARlel 

(00:47) On St. Callistus I and St. Andagrisma Bible Study:  Lack of listening to the Holy Spirit leads to envy, jealousy, etc. (5:08)  Galatians 5: 18-25 Luke 11: 42-46  (31:25)            ---Pharisees defined things with a passion.     Letters: When does God's law get written on someone's heart, at baptism or conception?  (37:23) Question on babies conceived by rape (38:05) Wearing hat in Church (41:52)  Applauding choir during mass and other comments about Church Music (43:58)   Feed my sheep verse from John (50:10)  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   (1:08:19) Word of the Day Carousing (komos) Phones: Ron-I'm not sure if I should go up to receive the Eucharist. I have dementia. (53:35) Marcel-How did the Bishop's Mitre come to be what it is? (56:58) Joe-If deacons and priests miss an hour from the Divine Office, is that a mortal sin? (1:04:14) Steve-Do you go straight to heaven if you were a scapular when you die?  (1:10:14) Christine-What to do with yoga products? (1:12:43) Steve-At what point did the Orthodox Church separate from the Catholic Church (1:16:33)

(1:22) Saint Edward the Confessor (3:50) Bible Study: Galatians 5:1-6 Blood of the Covenant Righteousness – Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit Luke 11:37-41 Giving alms is sacrificial love Letters: Every sin starts with a lie (34:00) Ethnic heritage (35:52) Having a proper attitude of reverence at Mass (38:44) Can white wine be consecrated? (45:30) You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com (48:28) Word of the Day - Await Phones: Maria - Can you explain Genesis 2:18 to me? What does it mean to be a suitable partner for my husband? (49:51) Diane - I was told to meditate on Our Lady at the foot of the Cross, but I am having trouble finding resources. Can you help me? (56:33) Terese - Clapping for the choir at Mass. How can I talk to my pastor about this? (58:36) Mark - Do you know what happened to the 72 disciples? (1:01:29) Irma - I have been married for 48 years, but my husband is not as Catholic as I am. My husband doesn't show enthusiasm for faith activities. What can I do to help him have a deeper faith? (1:03:43) Gary - Father, I disagree with your description of a Church service. What about the congregation being involved in 1 Corinthians? (1:06:54) Moira - What is a good book to explain the faith to a non-Christian? (1:16:08)

(01:58) On St. Edwin of Northumbria and St. Carlo Acutis   (04:11) 1st Reading Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1      --Abraham didn't trust God and that is the genesis of Mideast Strife (20:30) Gospel Reading Luke 11:29-32                   God wanted all humanity to be together (26:45) On previous Sunday Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14      --Refusing the generosity of the King (35:26) On Oct. 4th Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43     --Calvary was the stone that the builders rejected   Letters: (41:20) Question on Apostolic Succession (41:59) Question on asking someone to take off baseball cap in Church  (44:32) Question if it's okay to listen to Eastern Music?   Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   (1:07:12) Word of the Day Greasy   Phones: (56:56) Jonathan-I am Jewish on my dad's side. What does the blessing that went to Jacob instead of Esau symbolize and how does it relate to those who are in the covenant of Christ? (1:04:22) Bob-Was the Finding of the Temple scenario the first time that Jesus could have worshiped with Joseph? (1:06:23) Lucia-What about priests who leave the priesthood. Do they need an annulment?  (1:08:35)Mark-What if the guy who had the wrong wedding garment didnt have enough money? WHy is he being cast out? (1:11:06) Angelica-Father can you comment on the Song of Songs and how it relates to the soul? (1:12:37) Joe-Wedding garment. A lot of commentaries refer to this as our good works? Charoty of a pure heart. (1:17:12) Susan-What is the difference between Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics?

Patrick Alog (0:44) On St. Denis & Our Lady of Champion  (3:50) Bible Study: Galatians 3: 7-14 Was Abraham a Jew?  Luke 11:15-26 Beelzebul meant "Lord of the Flies" (27:23) Letters: About sins against the spirit, on the final judgment, how to find a Catholic Charismati group Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:26) Word of the Day History  (36:48) Phones: John-Can a non practicing Catholic get a certificate to become a minister and officiate at a wedding? Jay-If God was all knowing why did he set us up for a fall? Susanna-Fr. Simon why did God create angels with wings and the faces of a lion and human? Craig-Remember the document  Memoriale Domini that recommends Communion on the tongue. Can you address?

(0:35) St. Pelagia and St. Nestor (3:01) Bible Study: Galatians 3:1-5– Good works are necessary for salvation Luke 11:5-13 – The breath is a sign of a living presence Epistle Gospel (26:39) Letters: “The bodies of many were raised.” Why is this only in the gospel of Mathew? Was Mary assumed into heaven in a resurrected body? Why doesn’t the Catholic Church celebrate Hanukkah? Is the traditional nativity scene accurate? My friend is protestant and doesn’t believe the Catholic Church is the only Church. You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com (37:25) Word of the Day - Deacon (39:49) Phones: Elizabeth - I don’t understand the instruction on the relics. Can you please explain? (39:56) Angus - A priest told me that if I wasn’t in the state of grace, I could say a quick act of contrition, receive the Eucharist, and then go to confession right after. Can you clarify? (42:39) Miguel – We were told that praying the St. Michael Prayer at the end of Mass doesn't add anything liturgically. What are your thoughts? (44:55) Elizabeth – I want to say how much I missed you, and I am happy we will have you for 90 minutes. (48:00)

On Our Lady of the Rosary (1:24) Bible Study (7:33) Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture?  Lk 11:1-4 Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say?  Letters: (27:31)) (Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover?  Word of the day: Apocalypse (41:30) Phone Callers (43:56) Lydia - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time.  How do I deal with that? Nathaniel  - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle Mark - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same? 

(0:34) St. Bruno of Cologne (3:28) Bible Study: Galatians 1:13-24 Paul defends his apostolic commission Luke 10:38-42 Mary chose Jesus above worldly distractions (26:22) Letters: Should my son take God’s name in vain in a play? The word hallowed means to make holy. What was the purpose of the Crusades? You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com (35:56) Word of the Day - Cephas (41:07) Phones: Mark - Is it wrong to bless yourself while the priest is leaving Mass? (41:09) Kevin - Jesus is the creator of the world. Doesn’t that make God an extraterrestrial? (43:10) Adele - Do you think there will be an increased interest in people living the monastic life? (44:17) Terese - Can our loved ones in Purgatory pray for us? (45:58) Carolyn - I have a question about the gospel of Luke. Mary was deeply troubled. What does the Angel's greeting mean in the original language? Does the English miss anything here? (48:44)

(0:36) On St. Boniface of Trier and St. Faustina (3:36) Bible Study: Galatians 1:6-12  Paul warns of those perverting the Gospel  Luke 10: 25-37 Don't use your religion to avoid helping people  (21:06) Fr. Simon Special announcement!   (21:56) Letters: What to do about beggars, Evil in the Bible, on who wrote, "Me thinks I like no other heaven other than Jesus".  Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:01) Word of the Day Have no anxiety at all (36:25) Phones: Aaron-How are we supposed to understand Ephesians 2:8-10 in light of James 2:14-18  Phil-On 2 Kings 3:26-27 it talks about human sacrifice. Some people use this verse to defend abortion. Mark-What do you think of evolution. Are we from apes or did God make us by his own infinite powers?

(2:47) Bible Study: Job 38: 1, 12-21; 40: 3-5 You have to receive God as he is, not as we want him to be  Matthew 18: 1-5, 10 Angels see the face of God (24:04) Letters: About Reverent Gestures during mass,  How to participate in overnight adoration and kneeling, as Father answers these questions and send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:06) Word of the Day Despise  (38:18) Phones: Regina-How to reconcile being a child and parent at the same time, in a spiritual way? Taniuska-How do we explain that Lucifer wasa beloved angel of God, and that some of the devils where angels too? Tina-St Thomas Acquinas thought that out of reverence to the Holy Eucharist, it is only for ordained hands. Deacons are there to assist. That is the reason we should receive it only in the tongue. Sheryl-Encourage adoption when talking about spiritual children.

(0:39) Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (3:42) Bible Study: Job 19:21-27 Job longs for his Redeemer to come Luke 10:1-12 Emphasis on urgency, faith, obedience, and mission (24:07) Letters: Did you say that we shouldn’t get anything out of Mass? (24:38) Did Nathaniel make the first profession of faith? (28:24) You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com (35:07) Word of the Day Is at hand (43:25) Phones: Dale – What does it mean spiritually when the Bible says that life is in the blood? (43:49) Michael – Why don’t Protestant denominations have the same reverence for Mary? (47:31)

(0:35) On St. Jerome   (5:58) Bible Study: Job 9: 1-12, 14-16 Job ponders what justice is Luke 9:57-62 Jesus wants us to lift our vision forward (19:20) Letters: About Respect Life Month,  About difference between Novus Ordo and Latin Mass, Why it's the "Blood of Christ" as it might sound repulsive?, About the Psalms, as  Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:03) Word of the Day Canons Regular  (42:02) Phones: John-Haydock Bible, Fr. George Leo Haydock. From 1859. Comprehensive Catholic Bible. Are you familiar with it? Rosemarie-How did the apostle Paul got his teaching form in order to get to the gentiles?  Tom-How would they know Paul is  Roman Citizen? How would they know someone is a Jew?   Mary Ann-In yesterday's reading Nathaniel responds "You are the Son of God". Was that the first profession of faith?

(2:42) On First Readings: Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 Jesus claims to be a Heavenly Being Revelation 12: 7-12 War breaks out in Heaven  (8:52) On Angels   (13:47) On the Gospel     John 1:47-51 Jesus saw Nathaniel under the fig tree when he was a baby (23:17) Letters: Spanish Jews forced to convert in the 1300s and 1400s?, What's the difference between mass in English and Traditional Latin Mass?, Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:23) Word of the Day Saint (39:51) Phones: John-From the gospel regarding the pearl of great price. It seems unethical that I would buy someone's field and not tell them that it contained the pearl of great price. What do you think? Marji-I am very involved with a protestant community that does retreats. They have communion but it is protestant. I partake in it but I have been told I shouldn't partake. What should I do? Marlene-Following up on question from yesterday regarding Universalism. Can you expand on it and why it doesn't deny the Trinity?  Pamela-Why they don't ring bells at Consecration anymore?  

(0:35) On San Lorenzo Ruiz  (3:55) Bible Study: Job 1:6-22 What's the Devil doing in the court of God?  Luke 9:46-50 The significance of 'In my Name"  (23:01) Letters: On future relations between the two lungs of the Church, the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Church?, Why was there no mass during Confirmation?,  Why is Mary called Tower of David?,   To send him a question email him here simon@relevantradio.com (33:14) Word of the Day Canonization  (36:55) Phones: Jordan-I was taught that the penitant is absolved if a priest makes a mistake in the confessional, What does the Church teach about this? Kevin-What is the best evidence that shows that Mary did not have any other children than Jesus? Joan-Is it still a sin to eat meat on Friday? Sharleen-Is it appropriate for an extraordinary minister to bless children at communion time? Andrea-I'm 74 and can't go to Mass anymore. The priest used to come to hear my confession. It's hard to find the MAss online and wish I could be more active in the parish. What do you think? Steve-Is belief in the perpetual virginity of Mary a required belief? Alsop, in Universalism a heresy?

Check out this great show from June 06, 2024 (3:10) Bible Study: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Don’t be come entangled in the affairs of life (19:19) Break 1 (20:14) Letters: Father answers some letters which are very difficult today. Check this segment out to see how father does answering these hard cookies. (33:29) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: (you’re going to need to listen to listen in to what it is) (37:30) Phones: Ruth - What does the Church say about yoga?   I heard there's nothing wrong with it from another priest. Paul - What is the churches dogma on creation vs. evolution? Monica - What do you think about having my children decide when they're older?  I raised my children Catholic, and they'll decide when their older. Devin - What is your favorite Bible verse? Mike - What Jesus meant by having sheep not of this fold?

Check out this great show from June 5, 2024 (3:41) Bible Study: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Are the books from the bible really as old as people claim they are? Mk 12:18-27 Father explains the meaning of this story. (24:04) Break 1 (24:30) Letters: Father answers questions about, how Jews knew if you were ritually pure before partaking in the sacrifice, worrying about demonic possession, the resurrection of the dead and how we should read the psalms.   (34:29) Break 2 (35:06) Word of the Day: The (39:54) Phones: Cathy - My oldest granddaughter who's married, she doesn't want children.   How to approach the subject? Cindy - Why do the protestants have an extra line in the Our Father? Joe - Where they actually risen bodies, the bodies that were raised right after the earthquake when Jesus died?

Check out this great show from June 04, 2024 (2:03) Bible Study: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Fires of God’s love are in purgatory? Find out what that means here Mk 12:13-17 Jesus was more clever than you would think in this passage. Find out how from Father Simon. (21:20) Break 1 (22:17) Letters: Father answers questions about receiving communion, our Blessed Mother, The Saint Jude Novena and are there different levels in heaven?  (35:12) Break 2 (36:24) Word of the Day: Spoude (yes, that’s a word) (39:22) Phones: Patricia - My daughter claims LGBTQ as her identity and inviting me to go to the pride parade this weekend.  What to do? Paul - How does a priest determine the penance for confession? Jay - Eucharistic Prayer I, and why is Matthias listed separately from the apostles? Mike - Contradiction b/w the 1st sorrow of Mary in seven sorrows and yet the 4th joyful mystery presentation. Paul - What is all about the red heifers, dating back to sacrifice and Noah Hyde Laws

Check out this great show from June 03, 2024 (2:11) Bible Study:  2 Pt 1:2-7 Father explains the proper translation of several interesting words in this passage Mk 12:1-12 What was the vineyard that Jesus was talking about in this passage? The answer will probably surprise you. (17:42) Break 1   (20:56) Letters: Father answers questions about the ownership of time, Mortal sin and prays for a listener whose wife has cancer. (31:58) Break 2   (32:31) Word of the Day: Real   (40:16) Phones: Kenny - When priest mixing water/wine, does it matter if he only puts the water in his vessel, but not the others? Bridget - A parish priest, he just recently lost his father and how do I show support for him? Betsy - How are we supposed to get to know our priests, when they move around a lot?    Responding to what you're talking about today Lee - What do you think about this, our church is growing by leaps and bounds, it's beautiful (responding to what you're talking about?

Check out this great show from June 2, 2023 (5:21) Bible Study: Mk 11:11-26 Father explains the readings today, highlighting the fig tree mentioned in it. (15:49) Break 1 (16:26) Letters: Father answers letters about offering up sufferings from the past, are people as many people possessed today as they were back in Jesus’ time and is it okay to pray the memorare in the form of a rosary with the rosary beads? (27:25) Break 2 (31:36) Word of the Day: Jesus (33:43) Phones: Jim - Question about the definition of love and the will of Good, and how to apply that when we love God as God lacks nothing? Gayle – Regarding Jesus When He uprooted the tables, and how to justify anger when people use that passage?

Check out this great show from May 30, 2024 Bible Study: (1:52) 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12 Growing into salvation!  Mk 10:46-52 Trust & salvation  Letters: (28:00) - Thank you, Father for your views about the Diocese!  (30:55) - Catholicism, the Jews, and killing Jesus  Word of the Day: Boundary (39:03) Callers:  (42:52) - I do the Liturgy of the Hours, I always thought the Feast of Corpus Christi was on a Sunday?   (44:53) - Could you explain the Agnus Dei?  (45:57) - Guardian Angel Prayer, to light and guard and rule and guide. Could you explain the word 'rule'? (47:23) - Fornication, divorce and remarriage and how is that word interpreted and diff from the Protestants and way they look at it? (49:16) - Conversion process in the early Church, and I'm involved in RCIA, what was it like converting during the Roman times?

Check out this encore from May 29, 2024 Bible Study: (2:11) 1 Pt 1:18-25 Commandments & obedience  Mk 10:32-45  The cross of Christ  Letters:  (22:22) - Born of the Spirit  (27:24) - Should priests be publicly hostile to each other?  (31:14) - Speak now or forever hold your peace (33:24) - Vision of Jesus  Word of the Day: Ransom (36:58) Callers:  (39:31) - If my friend where to die before getting last rites, is that the same as if you die before going to confession? (42:38) - What has happened to the animals in Eden after the fall?  And Where's Aretha Franklin music that you used to play? I'm an old neighbor of his. (45:24) - Where can I find information about indulgences and visiting cemeteries? https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1178 (46:38) - Regarding reconciliation, what does persona in Christi mean when confession is happening? (48:49) - I noticed that the Eucharist looks like a roaring lion in the reliquary, does that have anything to do w/the 2nd coming?

Check out this great show from May 28, 2024 (1:54) Bible Study 1 Pt 1:10-16Father guides us through the importance of today's readings. (23:13) Letters Father shares a letter thank him for "getting on his soap box" shares his insights on priests being moved around in the Church and answers an email about the rich young man who didn't want to give up his riches for Jesus. (38:40) Word of the Day Mystery (40:52) Phones Mary - I went to mass today, the music was about Trinity Sunday, psalm was not the one listed.  Even though there were all these mistakes, including homily, do I still get the grace of the sacrament? Stuart - How to determine what parish I should attend as a new convert?

Check out this great show from May 17, 2024 Bible Study: (3:17) Acts 25:13b-21 How did we become Roman & Catholic?  Jn 21:15-19 We hear the first confession of the first Pope Break 1 (18:10) Letters: (19:31) Biblical languages program Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to?  Private property in the Bible?  Consecrating Matza? Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go?  Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: The emperor (35:09) Callers: (37:28) Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died - is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one? At Easter morning service - when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this? Question about Gluten Free hosts - how do they fit in with what Father was saying? I became an usher and now I can't focus on the Mass. Any advice? Two people are trying to get divorced. They don't go to church and weren't married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?

Check out this great show from May 25, 2023 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Father explains Paul's zealous observance of the law  Letters 25:30 - Has Father ever read the Purpose Driven Life?  27:27 - Can I pray deliverance prayers?  31:45 - Father talks about why God prays 34:45 - We have to be one!  Word of the Day: Leaders  Callers  48:00 - Is having impure dreams a sin? 50:30 - I was told that Victory was won at the Cross. Why does it matter that he rose from the dead? 55:20 - Are there more than five decades of the rosary and how did they develop?

Check out this great show from May 24, 2023 Bible Study: (5:07) Acts 20:28-38 What does beatitude mean?  Letters (25:44) - we do need better Church communities  Word of the Day: Anger (35:48) Callers  (42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her? (46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?

Check out this great show from May 23, 2023 Bible Study: (2:22) Acts 20:17-27 How can Paul be one of the Apostles?  Letters (29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press?  Word of the Day: Glory (38:34) Callers  (47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those.  Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that? (50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments.  Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out? (53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them?  What do you think about that Fr. ? (53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now? (55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine

Check out this show from May 22, 2023 Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:34) - Is it OK to steal?  (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do?  Word of the Day: Mass (37:50) Callers (39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion.  Why don't they do that anymore? (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce.  I've been married for 25 years. (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?

Father Simon Shares today's scripture readings, whether or not Animals go to heaven and much more on today's show!

Bible Study: (1:29) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 We honor the image of God in another  Letters (14:38) Get well card If God is for us, who could be against us Can Catholics give Protestant sermons?  What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?  Break 1 (26:55) Word of the Day: To be irritated (27:45) Callers:  (40:25) Can you explain the Sabbatine promise associate with the Brown Scapular? Is it okay to have a Mass said outside of a Catholic Church? When Jesus says 'the Father is greater than I'? Permission for Orthodox Communion

Check out this show from May 7, 2024 Bible Study: (2:19) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses knowledge of the future  Jn 16:5-11 We have to admit we're sinners Letters: (17:33) St. Paul - Women will be saved through child-rearing?  Distrust or disobedience as the original sin?  How did we get liturgical seasons  Break 1 (26:59) Word of the Day: (31:39) Saturday and Sunday Worship Callers (41:14) Are there specific blessings that priests should make to bless different articles? Is it dishonoring the sabbath by driving sister to airport on Sunday? Brown Scapular, received at first communion; what happened to that tradition?

Check out this great show from May 6, 2024 Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 16:11-15 Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion Jn 15:26—16:4a We have a prophetic religion Letters (18:41) Why does Scripture say, 'beware of the wrath of women?' What is Snake Eating in Mark? Word of the Day: Believe (27:47) Callers: (31:35) If I'm working throughout my day while praying the rosary and interrupted; is it still beneficial? Whoever follows my commandments is my friend, could you help me understand that? Honor Father and Mother and is that also translated as 'fear'? Is it okay to wear the medal brown scapular, instead of the cloth one?

Check out this great show from May 20, 2022 Acts 15:22-31 Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols? Letters Why did Pilate and Herod become friends? Why is Egg Harbor called Egg Harbor? When Ez says water is flowing from the side of the Temple, where was that? Word of the Day: Eucharist Callers Is it a sin to smoke marijuana?  Can Father help me distinguish these passages? Matthew 5:39 & 1 Corinthians 5:13

Check out this show from May 19, 2022 Acts 15:7-21 How did one become a priest in ancient times?  Jn 15:9-11 How did the Father love Jesus?  Word of the day: Apocalypse  Letters When we kneel during the Passion narrative, what are we supposed to do?  Can God do evil?  Will the promises made by the Lord for those who pray the chaplet apply to me?  What does eternal security mean (Jn 10) Is my confirmation valid?  What are the steps of forgiveness? Listener has a question about ancient Lebanon 

Check out this great show from May 18, 2022 Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism? What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went? What is spy Wednesday? What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice? Word of the Day: NEW

Check out this show from May 17, 2022 Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters What is the Holy Communion fast? What's Father's take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks Father Simon about Milton's Paradise Lost Word of the Day: Believe! Callers  When we die do we go right to heaven?  Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday?  Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that? I'm a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay? I'm unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter;  did they have power?

Check out this great show from May 16, 2022  Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both Letters Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires Listener asks about the "Lamb of God" at mass Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture?  Someone told me that the Eucharist isn't Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say?  Word of the Day: Zeus  Callers  'Despise not my petitions' sounds like an insult from the Memorare Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession--what was that?  Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues Why do we have "suffered under Pilate" in the Creed?

Check out this show from May 12, 2022 Acts 13:13-25 What does it mean to be born from water and wind? Letters Jeff asks for prayers for his son What do I do if I'm struggling to listen to both the Church and my husband? Is lying always a mortal sin? Erin enjoyed what Father said about notional faith? Word of the Day: Men Callers Could the thorn in Paul's side have been blindness or visual impairment? What is the kabbalah?

Check out this show from May 11, 2022 Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office? Jn 12:44-50 What's the main benefit to being a Christian? Letters Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia? Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon's take on altar servers Word of the Day: Synagogue Callers Why does Apostles Creed use 'creator' and Nicene creed says 'Maker' If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English  Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church.  What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn't people know who Jesus was? If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby? Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?

Check out this great show from May 2, 2023