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Check out this encore show from April 29, 2022 Acts 5:34-42 Father explains Jewish belief in life after death Letters Father riffs more about silence in church I saw someone selling a relic of John Henry Newman; what should I have done?  Can we substitute Psalm 51 for the psalm of the day during Lent? Father answers a question about marriage and communion  Word of the Day: Sat Down, going up Callers: How to identify venial sins and what does it mean when my priest says he can't be my spiritual advisor? If Fr. Simon were to sell a relic, would he be 'Fr. Simony'? Can Father explain Matthew 7:21 Can we inset belief in the Eucharist into the Creed? 

Check out this show from April 27, 2022 Acts 5:17-26 What is heresy?  Jn 3:16-21 Is the Trinity actually easy to understand?  Letters Father comments on the need for silence before mass Listener thanks Father for his priesthood and comments on the structure of priesthood Word of the Day: Sad​ducees Callers  My father was cremated.  Could I put him in a Church, is that considered a sacred place? Why in the scriptures does it say those who love the world will lose it and those who hate the world will find everlasting life.  Yet, God so loved the world.

Check out this show from April 28, 2022 Acts 5:27-33 Father gives context about the book of Acts  Jn 3:31-36 Father talks more about the Trinity  Letters Father reads a letter from a retired priest friend who bemoans the lack of respect during mass Listener writes in about her marriage and temptation  Father clarifies if Jesus had more siblings (*He didn't!) Word of the Day: Ration Callers  Is purgatory closed?  Could you explain to me Apophatic Theology? Who is the great harlot and who are the ten kings in Rev. 17?

Check out this Encore from April 17, 2023 Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God' Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above?  What is religious consensus  Letters (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots?  (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers  (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible? (42:56) - Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus.  Was it the Romans? (47:04) - Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday's 2nd reading? (49:51) - What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w 'reborn' and 'born above'?

Check out this great show from April 18, 2023 Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts  Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above?  Letters (22:030 Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory  (24:29)  Who was Thomas' twin?  (29:29) Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:40) Callers  (35:46) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time? (38:38)  When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed? (41:12) The Church is not in touch of reality, and I'm becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do? (46:24) Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins?   (48:02) Good Friday at Church, shouldn't there be more quiet?  I was hearing the choir practicing?

Check out this show from April 24, 2025 (5:53) Bible Study:  Acts 3:11-26 Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter. Luke 24:35-48 The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of. (22:15) Break 1 (24:20) Letters: What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:09) Break 2 (37:10) Word of the Day More than these (42:44) Phones: Gene - How do you properly assign plenary indulgences to other people? Therese - What is the meaning behind the word 'Easter'? Tim - On Mother's Day, my family is going to Rome. Do you know how the conclave will impact access to the Vatican?

Check out this great show from April 20, 2022 Acts 3:1-10 What is the significance of the 3rd hour?  Lk 24:13-35 Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus Letters What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross?  Question about marriage and holy communion Word of the day: Astonishment!   Callers In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches? Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil? Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?

Check out this show from April 19, 2022 Acts 2:36-41 What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering Letters In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins?  Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers Word of the Day: Don't touch me!  Callers: Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered? Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar? Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service? Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession? How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?

Check out this show from April 10, 2023 Bible Study: 2:20 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection  Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre  (28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves  (30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?" (32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to  Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36) Callers  (37:46) - 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus' blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn't that have made the Jews ritually impure?  (39:41) - How can the Shroud include Jesus' face?  (42:40) - Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn't it mentioned in the Bible? (48:31) - Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden?  (50:20) - St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory 

Check out this great show from April 18, 2025 (1:56) Bible Study:  Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Jesus didn’t want to get crucified. He didn’t want to do this. The physical pain of he crucifixion was unimaginable. However, so much more was bearing the sins of the world. John 18:1—19:42 The All-powerful became powerless for us. Atonement is to be reconciled. How did Jesus save the world?  By showing us the truth, by demonstrating who God is, He gives us an opportunity to become like Him.  (22:09) Break 1   (23:33) Letters: (23:37) Dylan asks if there is anything Fr. Simon recommended for him to do during Holy Week since he is to young to watch the Passion. (24:40) Peter asks how the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayed, especially during the times of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. (25:50) Why was the boulder of the tomb rolled away? Send Fr. Simon a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:21) Break 2   (32:04) Word of the Day: “Truth”   Phones: (35:04) – Bobbi: In John 3:16, 'will not perish' and 'might not perish' are both used in translations.  Could you clarify? (42:25) Chris: Lost one of my dog's this morning, and if animals don't have an eternal soul, where does that life force go to? (46:24) John: What exactly is 'Good' about Good Friday?

Check out this great show from April 6, 2023 Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism  (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers  (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass.  It's really causing resentment.  Could you help me? (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael?  Why is that? (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest? (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?

Check out this show from April 6, 2023 Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism  (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers  (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass.  It's really causing resentment.  Could you help me? (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael?  Why is that? (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest? (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?

Check out this great show from April 13, 2022 Mt 26:14-25 How could Judas abandon Jesus?  Letters  Daniel asks about a bruised reed Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer Listener asks about the vengeance of God Word of the Day: You said so Callers What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible.  Also how about lower case 'lord' Could there be reversed transubstantiation? How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible How do we deal with questions from Protestants?  Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong?  Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'.  wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?  

Check out this great show from April 12, 2022 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel  Letters Can I receive communion 2x in a day?  Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom?  Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope?  Word of the Day: Vanity  Callers When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution?  If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil? 

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022 Is 42:1-7 Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?  Jn 12:1-11 Why is beautify important?  Letters Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God?  When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?  Word of the Day: Nard Callers  I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain.  I love her more than ever.  How to get over My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest.  Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here? Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022 Jer 20:10-13 Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?  Jn 10:31-42 What kind of faith are we supposed to have?  Letters Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).  Word of the Day:  Scripture   Callers Can one do confession on the radio?  What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession? Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022 Gn 17:3-9 Was Abraham Jewish?  Jn 8:51-59 What's God's nature?  Letters:  My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?  Word of the Day: Passion Callers: Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards? Did ancient Israelites keep stones around?  I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?

Check out this great encore from March 25, 2025 (2:00) Bible Study:  Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Why is Jesus not named Emanuel? (19:28) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:59) Break 2 (33:55) Word of the Day: Overshadow (36:53) Phones: Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25. Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services? Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer.  When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy? Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?

Check out this great show from April 5, 2022 Nm 21:4-9 What is a seraph serpent? Father explains  Jn 8:21-30 Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure Letters What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him?  Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments  Word of the Day: I AM Callers: What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day? Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?

Check out this show from April 4, 2022! Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 What's the point of today's reading? Father explains the twelve tribes Jn 8:12-20 Where does Jesus manifest who he is?  Letters Our parish doesn't have a youth group, and my child wants to go to the Lutheran youth group. What should I do? Word of the day: Susanna Callers I am discussing marriage with my boyfriend, who is not Catholic. How can I help his family understand the reality of my Catholic faith? What are the main topics of the Old Testament? When should we do Catechesis for those receiving sacraments in the spring? 

Check out this Encore show from March 24, 2023 Bible Study: (1:56) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Father gives his thoughts on the state of society Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie to his relatives?  Letters (24:13) - Will all Baptized people go to heaven?  (25:35) - what was the authority of the Pharisees?  (30:21) - Karen writes in about Father's use of the name 'Karen' (31:20) - Paul give more ideas for families getting back to the Church (34:09) - Why does Jesus make clay with saliva?  Word of the Day: Tabernacle (36:55) Callers  (40:05) - What do you think about the commentary on the gospel of John from Fr. Raymond Brown? (43:58) - Is it okay for two people to cantor during the psalm response at the ambo? (44:37) - In Isaiah it says where the Messiah will be born, but if the rabbis don't follow Isaiah, how did they know where Jesus will be born? (46:09) - I'm a little confused about the covenant made w/Abraham?  Could you give a good definition of covenant? (47:38) - Is a medal scapular as good as a brown or green one? (48:21) - Was Jesus a Pharisee, is that possible?

Check out this great show from March 20, 2023 Bible Study: (1:47) 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 What is a house in the OT?  Father explains the genealogy of Jesus  Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a What is Joseph's righteousness?  Letters (19:24) - Ann Catherine Emmerich question/what does it mean to be poor in spirit?  (28:27) - Do non-Christians go to purgatory?  Word of the Day: Carpenter (35:11) Callers (37:11) - What is God's name?  (42:18) - Any scriptural reference to John Henry Newman's, 'Praise to the Holiest of the Heights as he calls Jesus' Agony in the Garden, a 'Double Agony'? (44:46) - The reason Joseph never speaks is because in Numbers 30:3, the woman never takes a vow, and the husband says nothing.  What do you think? (46:07) - When a Cardinal Vice become a mortal sin?

Check out this great show from March 30, 2022 Is 49:8-15 Father goes through some of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament Jn 5:17-30 Father shares a hairbrained theory of Jesus and miracles  Letters: What does a mystery mean?  If I'm in a toxic marriage, what should I do?  Do you see an increase in spiritual attack against traditional marriage?  Word of the Day: The Resurrection of Condemnation  Callers I have a question about the paschal Candle; are we supposed to get a new one each year?  If your spouse has passed away, are you able to remarry? What does it mean when Jesus says 'my yoke is easy and my burden light'? How do we pronounce Jesus' name plural?  I am a child from divorce; thank you for your comments about divorce.

Check out this encore show from March 12, 2024 Bible Study: (1:50) Ez 47:1-9, 12 Father explains the Temple  Jn 5:1-16 Father discusses the importance of reading what's actually in Scripture Letters (21:57) - Father recommends a Bible https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Study-Bible-Donald-Senior/dp/0190267232 (24:47) - Picture Bible (27:56) - Was there more than one Lazarus?  Word of the Day: Bethesda (30:32) Callers (35:23) - When Jesus tells the man - go and sin no more - It makes it seem like Jesus thinks the reason he was sick was because he did something wrong. Is this right? (40:06) - I know that Jesus was fully God and Fully man. Now that he is in Heaven is he still fully God and man or is he just God now? (41:54) - Why does Jesus always tell people not to tell others about the miracles he's done? (43:08) - I went to a funeral at an SSPX church and they had communion there. Would it be bad to take communion there or was it only for people who go to that church?

Check out this great show from March 28, 2025 (2:41) Bible Study:  Hosea 14:2-10 Father explains that the timeline of salvation history which anyone can follow! Mark 12:28-34 Father Explains the great commandments (21:36) Break 1 (24:31) Letters: Father answers a question about the timing of the exile of Israel as well as talks about the sacraments and how they are accepted by Catholics in the Protestant Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:32) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day Far (39:31) Phones: Joseph - I read that the Jews in Spain were from the family of David. What do you think? Marlene - If someone stole a consecrated host for the black mass, wouldn't Jesus take himself out of the host to prevent desecration? Bill - Is the form you are using on the radio a valid Baptism? Leaving out the 'of' and 'and'? Maureen - What is the difference between Sirach and Ecclesiastes?

Check out this great show from March 27, 2025 (2:53) Bible Study:  Jeremiah 7:23-28 What does it mean to believe? Luke 11:14-23 Father talks about the need for a sign from heaven. (22:57) Break 1 (24:24) Letters: Father talks about how worship works and what God’s love has to do with worship. Father gives his thoughts on the episode of the Chosen about Lazarus. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:03) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day: Beelzebul (38:54) Phones: Steve - The name of God is not spoken.  It's only spoken by the High Priest or whoever would go into the Holy of Holies.  They would tie a rope around the ankle of who was elected to go in.  Could you explain? Todd - On The Chosen, my opinion is Jesus relationship w/the Apostles is way too casual. Pat - A priest told me I'm going too much to confession, once a week.  What do you think? Henry - What 'haste makes waste' means and where in the Bible?

Here is a great show from March 15, 2023 Bible Study: (1:43) Dt 4:1, 5-9 Father recommends A Man for All Seasons.  Mt 5:17-19 How do we fulfill the law?  Letters (20:12) - What is the unpardonable sin (27:50) - My husband got ashes from an Episcopalian church, is that OK?  (29:01) - I don't like rock concert masses (32:20) - I have a question about Jeremiah that troubled me Word of the Day: Festal (35:31) Callers  (39:05) - Christians no longer practice the mosaic, law, isn't that a contradiction, about the Gospel today? (41:35) - A friend is transitioning to female, what could I do? (45:01) - Why are those who break the commandments still in heaven?  Responding to today's Gospel

Check out this great show from March 14, 2023 Bible Study: (1:51) Dn 3:25, 34-43 Father talks about what it means to be part of the Church Mt 18:21-35 The power of forgiveness  Letters (22:54) - Why did God regret making humans?  (29:53) - Should we hold our hands during the Our Father?  Word of the Day: Patient (33:24) Callers  (35:53) - Why was St. Francis on the date of July 16th, which is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel? (40:20) - Why was there an image of the Egyptian God Toth in a Catholic Church? (43:54) - Question about the use of the English translation of 'brother.' (46:55) - Question about Jacob, Esau and the 'blessing'?

Check out this show from March 18, 2022 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Father gives the history of Joseph and his brothers Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Father explains precisely where Jesus was crucified and how it explains today’s Gospel Father explains the Church's teaching on evolution Letters I’m going to be a mid-wife, but the organization I’m going to work with supports contraception, is that OK? Father gets a letter about German greetings What is the purpose of life? Word of the day: Fruit

Check out this show from March 21, 2022 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Were the ancients woke? Father explains.    Lk 4:24-30 Father explains the importance of unity Letters Question about the way my priest says the Collect Father talks about Revelation and Mary's role in salvation  Word of the Day: Agape    Callers Question about authority and the different books of the Bible, accepted in the Canon My sister is getting married outside the Church.  I'm her Maid of Honor; is it okay to continue being the Maid of Honor?   Could we change the words to the Nicene Creed to make it more personal?

Check out this great show from March 17, 2022 Jer 17:5-10 Father talks about the need for examination of conscience  Lk 16:19-31 Father talks about why the story of Lazarus is actually funny Letters Father answers a question on sola fide What are Father's thoughts about singing Tantum Ergo during communion?  Priest didn't want parishioner to talk about purgatory anymore Are leprechauns evil spirits? How can we show love to those in same-sex relationships without showing approval?  Father reads a question about liturgy and Latin   Word of the day: Metanoia

Check out his encore show from March 16, 2022 Jer 18:18-20 Father explains what we can learn from history  Mt 20:17-28 Was Jesus just a philosopher?  Letters Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans?  Can we believe in evolution? Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday? Word of the Day: Servant Callers  What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart? Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection? How did early Christians celebrate Lent? 

Check out this show from March 15, 2022 Is 1:10, 16-20 What is superstition?  Mt 23:1-12 Father describes ancient Jewish rituals  Letters Question about disposing of Holy Things  Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism  Is it true that the Devil hates Latin?  Word of the Day: Father  Callers A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out?  Could you respond to that? Why do we have communion in the hand?

Check out this great show from March 11, 2022! Ez 18:21-28 Who is the person that most wants us in heaven?  Mt 5:20-26 Father explains who the Pharisees were Letters Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest Word of the Day: Righteousness  Callers: A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already.  What do I say to him? What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?

Check out this great show from March 10, 2022 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removedmovie Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia  Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward?  Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there?   Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?

Check out this show from March 9, 2022 Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah exist? Father explains  Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah?  Letters: Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?  Why do people bow to the priest processing in?  Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation? Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass Word of the Day: Altar  Callers  What does 'the Word became flesh' mean? Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old. How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days? 

Check out this great show from February 20, 2024 Bible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father?  Letters: (22:26) - Altar Stone questions (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix?  (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar  (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water?  Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03) Callers: (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church? (43:32) - The cloth (shroud)  is called an antimension - it's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter. (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts? (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say? 

Check out this encore show from March 10, 2025 (2:03) Bible Study: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains Matthew 25:31-46 How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don’t worry It fits better than you’d think. Luke 4:1-13 Is there importance to the word “if” in this passage? (22:04) Break 1 (25:50) Letters: Does the burnt offering always have to be male in the Old Testament? Do I need to confess a mortal sin if I don’t realize I committed it? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:36) Break 2 (40:09) Word of the Day: Minister (41:25) Phones: Judy – Because there are so many religions, I’m concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight? Pam – Didn’t Satan know Jesus was the son of God? Angela – My husband died a couple year ago. If he’s in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him? Patty – There’s one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?

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 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 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.

On today's "Fr. Simon Says", Fr. Simon dives into the meaning of temptations, plus did you know that there are two Greek words for the English word "crown?   (2:56) Bible Study fromJames 1:12-18 and Mark 8:14-21.   (22:32) Break 1 (22:40) Letters (22:45) What time zone do I fast in when I am traveling?  (26:20) Patty – The book of Samuel stunned me. (40:06) Break 2 (40:15) Word Of The Day - "Crown"  (43:22) Phones  (43:30) Casey - Could you explain Judges 19:28-30? It's very confusing.    

Bible Study (3:03) James 1:1-11 The Catholic Church is the gathering of Israel John 14:6 Why did Jesus groan from the depth of his heart?  Letters (23:30) - Transgender care and insurance  (27:15) - historicity of the book of Daniel  (30:08) - Purgatory and the Bible (31:45) - God's Forgiveness  Word of the Day (34:34) Zizania  Callers  (37:19) - Who writes the prayers for the Mass?  (40:55) - Holy Days of Obligation  (43:44) - The Quran and Jesus  (45:47) - Is it ok to go to Mass twice on Ash Wednesday? (46:34) - Perpetual virginity of Mary 

(5:44) Bible Study: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 Trust in God not in politics Mark 7:31-37 Father explains the geography of the Holy Land (21:59) Break 1 (23:47) Letters: Is the death penalty moral? Can you go to a Mass that is not your language and fulfil your Sunday obligation? Father answers these and other questions. send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:52) Break 2 (40:28)Word of the Day Groaned (41:29) Phones: Tony - Why did Jesus have to go to hell for three days before he rose again. Mark - I disagree with your points on the death Penalty. Judy - which is the earliest translation of the prayer: 'debts or trespasses'? Mark - After the Kyrie some people do the sign of the cross why is that?

(3:15) Bible Study: 1 Kings 11:4-13 What happened to Salomon that made him go bad? Mark 7:24-30 The true nature of this stories conversation. (20:09) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: Should you hold hands during the Our Father? Father explains the prayer to St. Michael. Ho do you combat a habit of vice with a habit of virtue? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:51) Break 2 (34:41) Word of the Day Foot (37:46) Phones: April - Why would Jesus turn water into wine? It seems trivial. Joseph - You have been talking about David and Bathsheba and I heard recently that if a woman resisted the bible would usually note her purity. do you have a comment on this? Susan - It seems like demon possession is what we call epilepsy. is this right? could you be more clear about what these possessions look like? Maria - could my un religious relative fit the description of the dogs with the crumbs? Pat - Can someone who is about die and refuses lasts rite still go to heaven?

(4:57) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 What is the difference between a covenant and a contract? Mark 7:1-13 Who were the Pharisees (24:54) Break 1 (26:44) Letters: What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:48) Break 2 (38:26) Word of the Day Corban (43:41) Phones: Myla - Why should I become Catholic? my husband is in OCIA.

(5:48) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 The Cloud of the Lord. What is it and were did it go? (22:46) Break 1 (25:58) Letters: What is the hill of Calvary? Do other religions beside Catholics do anointing of the Sick? How does ritual uncleanness work? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:46) Break 2 (37:58) Word of the Day Salt (42:01) Phones: April - How do I stay faithful when God has crated so Diane - Is it ok to choose an Old Testament name for a confirmation saint? was Job even a real person? Janene - In john it says to not deal with people who are not of faith lest you be guilty of their sin. it makes me wondering if we should be flexible?

(1:55) Bible Study: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible? Mark 6:7-13 Do the Gospels contradict itself? (19:10) Letters: What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (32:35) Word of the Day 12 (40:27) Phones: Ella - My eldest daughter in 6th grade and she has a school dance on Ash Wednesday. Should we let her go? Joyce - I work for a flower delivery company. As a non-Catholic Christian what should I pay attention to when I bring flowers for a catholic funeral. (47:36) Sing along with Fr. Simon

(1:45) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17 We are tested not so He knows what’s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart. (19:13) Letters: Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:57) Break 1 (38:25) Word of the Day Brothers and Sister (42:21) Phones: Angie - I have a brother-in-law who have gone from catholic to orthodox Judaism Kevin - I tried to get confession on Sunday but the priest couldn’t do it. am I still forgiven because I intended to go?

(2:46) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3 David was capable of real repentance are you capable of real repentance? Mark 5:21-43 What is the importance of the synagogue? (20:58) Letters: Can you pray directly from God to remove mortal sin? What is the difference between the man in Luke 12 who was maximizing his saving and us trying to save for retirement? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:01) Break 1 (39:10) Word of the Day Little Girl Arise (40:28) Phones: Cynthia - Can you give me the timeline of the presentation and the flight to Egypt.