On San Juan Capistrano and St. Paul Tong Buong

Capitalism and Socialism

Ephesians 4 

Luke 12:54-59

Miracle of the Swallows in Capistrano

Jezebel asks if God likes her name

On Infant Baptism

Getting closer to God w/healh getting worse

When were old hymns learned and sung

Word of the Day: Ministry

Word of the Day: Truthng 

On Capitalism and Communism 

Wat happens when forget a sin in confession

About Jesu asking Peter "Do You Love Me?"

What do Jews believe abut Devil? 

What does Fr. Simon think about 95 Theses? 

Did Jesus levitate? 

LDS Convert about current marriage being valid

(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)  
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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) 

<ul>
<li>(0:37) On San Juan of Capistrano and St. Paul Tong Buong&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bible Study:</li>
<ul>
<li>On Capitalism and Socialism (6:48)</li>
<li>Ephesians 4 (9:36)&nbsp; ---This letter speaks about unity in the Church&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Luke 12: 54-59 (33:52)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; --The importance of praying for souls in purgatory </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Miracle of the Swallows of Capistrano (37:35)&nbsp;</li>
<li>How does God see my name as it's Jezebel (39:09)&nbsp;</li>
<li>About infant baptism (40:51)&nbsp;</li>
<li>How to get closer to God as health is getting worse (45:23)&nbsp;</li>
<li>When were old hymns sung during mass (47:08)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="0">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>Ministry (49:49)&nbsp; Truthing (53:59)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>&nbsp;Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>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)</li>
<li>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)</li>
<li>Jay-vee-What did it mean when Simon Peter was asked "Do you love me?" 1:03:57)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Charlie-What do jews believe about devil? (1:07:32)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Michael-Question about 95 Theses (1:10:54)</li>
<li>John- Saints levitating, I don't remember Jesus doing that (1:15:58)&nbsp;</li>
<li>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)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>

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Pray to the Holy Spirit that He has me-October 23, 2026

On. St. Donatus of Fiesole

On St. John Paul II

Ephesians 3: 14-21

Luke 12:49-53

What Catholic Bible to Read? 

Prayer for Priests

On the Death Penalty 

Readings in TLM and Novus Ordo Mass

About the Eucharist

Word of the Day: Inner Self 

About the word "adoption"

Thanks Fr. Simon on his honesty and priest' pe

Different Levels of Heaven? 

Why doesn't God reveal himself physically?

Larry shares his adoption story

Question about the Sanctuary Lamp

Why didn't God execute Cain? 

 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) 

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

We're not loving each other right now-October 22, 2026

Sts. Pedro Calungsod, Hilarion, Ursula

Ephesians 1

Marker 04

Ephesians 3:2-12)

Luke 12: 39-48

About a problematic Deacon

Letter on Death Penalty

When does Mass end?

How do priests avoid burnout?

Bloopers during Mass? 

God of Islam and God of Christians?

Word of the Day: Apocalypse

Why Church favors Greek version of Bible?

What does "World Without End" mean? 

Laity's role at mass? 

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) 
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 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)

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

The Thief is Jesus-October 21, 2026

St. Caprasius of Agen and St. Paul of the Cros

Our Lady of the Rosary 

Ephesians  2:12-22

Luke 12:35-38

Lay People Praying Over other people

Could my selfishness and anger be my cross

Word of the Day: Capstone

Non Catholics in All Soul's Day Prayer Basket

What does Blessed is the women that never bore

Does Mass end at "Go in Peace"?

Prayers before and after mass?

Anger a capital sin? 

Was Noah's Ark real? 

Jesus telling about selling cloaks and needng 

(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) 
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(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) 

<ul>
<li>(0:38) On St. Caprasius of Agen and St. Paul of the Cross&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bible Study:
<ul>
<li>Devil doesn't call Jesus the Son of Man</li>
</ul>
</li>
<ul>
<li>On Our Lady of the Rosary (5:20)</li>
<li>Ephesians 2: 12-22&nbsp; (15:48) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; --The Law of Works has been abolished&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Luke 12: 35-38 (38:20)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&mdash;-Gird your loins means getting ready for work&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Monica-Havng lay people pray over others after mass (41:38)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Could my cross be my selfishness and anger (49:31)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="0">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>(54:32) Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>Capstone&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>&nbsp;Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>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)</li>
<li>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)&nbsp;</li>
<li>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)</li>
<li>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)</li>
<li>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)</li>
<li>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)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>

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