Father shares with us how to speak like the po

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(2:38) Father shares with us how to speak like the pope
(4:35) Bible Study: 
Acts 9:1-20
How does the holy spirit speak to us?

(20:52) Break 1
(23:20) Letters:
Father talks about how the Devil tries to mimic holy things and twist them. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(31:50) Break 2
(32:49) Word of the Day
Munch
(36:29) Phones:
Brenda - can you chew the Eucharist, or do you need to swallow?
Mary - Intention. I saw Cardinals doing it before Conclave. why use it?
Anne - why does the Pope have to take on a different name?
Cathy - tell me more about the Augustinians. Is he Peruvian?
Anthony - I am discerning vocation and need encouragement

(2:38) Father shares with us how to speak like the pope
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<li>(4:35) Bible Study: 
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<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/9?1">Acts 9:1-20</a>
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<li>How does the holy spirit speak to us?</li>
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</ul>
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</ul>
(20:52) Break 1
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<li>(23:20) Letters:
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<li>Father talks about how the Devil tries to mimic holy things and twist them. Send Father a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
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</ul>
(31:50) Break 2
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<li>(32:49) Word of the Day
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<li>Munch</li>
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<li>(36:29) Phones:
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<li>Brenda - can you chew the Eucharist, or do you need to swallow?</li>
<li>Mary - Intention. I saw Cardinals doing it before Conclave. why use it?</li>
<li>Anne - why does the Pope have to take on a different name?</li>
<li>Cathy - tell me more about the Augustinians. Is he Peruvian?</li>
<li>Anthony - I am discerning vocation and need encouragement</li>
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Pope Leo XIV - Father Simon Says - May 9, 2025

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Acts 3:1-10
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Lk 24:13-35
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Letters
What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross? 
Question about marriage and holy communion

Word of the day: Astonishment!  

Callers
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Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil?
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<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/3">Acts 3:1-10</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the significance of the 3rd&nbsp;hour?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/24?13">Lk 24:13-35</a>
<ul>
<li>Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Question about marriage and holy communion</li>
</ul>
Word of the day: Astonishment! &nbsp;
Callers
<ul>
<li>In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches?</li>
<li>Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil?</li>
<li>Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?</li>
</ul>

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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?

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<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2?36">Acts 2:36-41</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Don't touch me!&nbsp;
Callers:
<ul>
<li>Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered?</li>
<li>Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar?</li>
<li>Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service?</li>
<li>Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession?</li>
<li>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?</li>
</ul>

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Honor Mary deserves

Is Genesis history? 

Straight to heaven on Good Friday

Word of the Day 

Blood-Stained Garments

How can Shroud have Jesus' face on it? 

Did Jesus appear to his mother? 

Was the Devil in the Garden of Eden

St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory

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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 show from April 10, 2023
Bible Study: 2:20
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/acts/2?14">Acts 2:14, 22-33</a>
<ul>
<li>Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection&nbsp;</li>
<li>Father asks how we explain the Resurrection</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre&nbsp;</li>
<li>(28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves&nbsp;</li>
<li>(30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?"</li>
<li>(32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36)
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(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?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(39:41) - How can the Shroud include Jesus' face?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(42:40) - Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn't it mentioned in the Bible?</li>
<li>(48:31) - Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(50:20) - St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Pope Leo XIV - Father Simon Says - May 9, 2025

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