Bible Study

There's too much singing at my parish 

Question about my mother's marriage

Did Simon and Anna know Mary? 

Word of the Day 

Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews: Difference

So much music during Communion

My nephew won't talk to his mom

My uncle passed away yesterday

My parents played music at Mass

Bible Study: (1:40)

Heb 13:1-8
Father discusses the different kinds of love & the Christian family 

Mk 6:14-29
Father talks about Herod's family 

Letters:
(20:12) - there's too much music at my parish & there should be more silence
(26:14) - Question about my elderly mother's marriage
(29:43) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary?

Word of the Day: Distressed (34:11)

Callers 
(35:18) - Could you explain the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews, as we use it today and has it's been used before?
(41:04) - There's so much music during communion 
(42:47) - How could I address a nephew of mine who hasn't talked to his mom in 20 years?
(45:46) - My uncle passed away yesterday.  I'm Catholic, and I was told that he was going to have a very simple funeral. What should I do? 
(48:40) - My parents played music for 40 years and when people applauded, it was a thank you. What does Father think about it? 

Bible Study: (1:40)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/hebrews/13?1">Heb 13:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>Father discusses the different kinds of love &amp; the Christian family </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/6?14">Mk 6:14-29</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about Herod's family </li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>(20:12) - there's too much music at my parish &amp; there should be more silence</li>
<li>(26:14) - Question about my elderly mother's marriage</li>
<li>(29:43) - Did Simeon and Anna know Mary?</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Distressed (34:11)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(35:18) - Could you explain the difference between Hebrews, Israelites, and Jews, as we use it today and has it's been used before?</li>
<li>(41:04) - There's so much music during communion </li>
<li>(42:47) - How could I address a nephew of mine who hasn't talked to his mom in 20 years?</li>
<li>(45:46) - My uncle passed away yesterday.  I'm Catholic, and I was told that he was going to have a very simple funeral. What should I do? </li>
<li>(48:40) - My parents played music for 40 years and when people applauded, it was a thank you. What does Father think about it? </li>
</ul>

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Singing at Mass - February 3, 2023

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(7:41) Bible Study: 
1 John 3:22–4:6
What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25
The Kingdom of Heaven explained

(24:38) Break 1
(26:22) Letters:
How do you preach Jesus without forcing your religion on others? Why is John compared to Elisha? How do you understand different passages from Revelation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:56) Break 2
(36:09) Word of the Day
Synagogue
(38:59) Phones:
Heather - Should the tabernacle door remain close or open once the priest takes out the Eucharist?
Gloria - When I go on YouTube and look for Catholic Prayers. One video says the St. Gertrude Prayers can save 5,000 souls; another one says it can save 10,000 souls. Why are we not praying this prayer after Mass?

<ul>
<li>(7:41) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/3?22">1 John 3:22&ndash;4:6</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/4?12">Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25</a>
<ul>
<li>The Kingdom of Heaven explained</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(24:38) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:22) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do you preach Jesus without forcing your religion on others? Why is John compared to Elisha? How do you understand different passages from Revelation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:56) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:09) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Synagogue</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:59) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Heather - Should the tabernacle door remain close or open once the priest takes out the Eucharist?</li>
<li>Gloria - When I go on YouTube and look for Catholic Prayers. One video says the St. Gertrude Prayers can save 5,000 souls; another one says it can save 10,000 souls. Why are we not praying this prayer after Mass?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Trusting Jesus - Father Simon Says - January 5, 2026

(3:08) Bible Study: 
John 1:19-28
Who were the Gospels written for?
1 John 2:22-28
Who was Saint John’s first mentor?

(24:49) Break 1
(27:19) Letters:
Why do Catholics need to go to Mass on New Year’s Day? In what way is Sola Scriptura? Can you go to a memorial service in a Messianic Temple? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:18) Break 2
(37:55) Word of the Day
X-Mas
(39:28) Phones:
April - What happened to all the people who lived before Jesus and if they're in hell, why is that okay and if in heaven, why was Jesus needed?
Michael - What do you think about this?  I think when the Eucharist is in there, they could contain int in the Sacristy, but I don't think the walls don't stop from permeating God outward.  And each and every one of them throughout the world.
Maria - I don't believe that St. John the Baptist actually ate bugs and locusts, what do you think?

<ul>
<li>(3:08) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1?19">John 1:19-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Who were the Gospels written for?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/2?22">1 John 2:22-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Who was Saint John&rsquo;s first mentor?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(24:49) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(27:19) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Why do Catholics need to go to Mass on New Year&rsquo;s Day? In what way is Sola Scriptura? Can you go to a memorial service in a Messianic Temple? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(37:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:55) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>X-Mas</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:28) Phones:
<ul>
<li>April - What happened to all the people who lived before Jesus and if they're in hell, why is that okay and if in heaven, why was Jesus needed?</li>
<li>Michael - What do you think about this?&nbsp; I think when the Eucharist is in there, they could contain int in the Sacristy, but I don't think the walls don't stop from permeating God outward.&nbsp; And each and every one of them throughout the world.</li>
<li>Maria - I don't believe that St. John the Baptist actually ate bugs and locusts, what do you think?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Putting the X in Christmas - Father Simon Says - January 2, 2026

Anti-Semitism in the Chruch

St. Joseph Statue

Presentation of the Gifts

Mortal Storm

Biblical Composition

Check out this great encore show from July 14, 2023!

Bible Study: (1:53)

Gn 46:1-7, 28-30
What is punishment for? 

Mt 10:16-23
Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore 

Letters
(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church

Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)

Callers 
(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?
(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?
(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? 
(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Check out this great encore show from July 14, 2023!
Bible Study: (1:53)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/46?1">Gn 46:1-7, 28-30</a>
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<li>What is punishment for?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/10?16">Mt 10:16-23</a>
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<li>Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
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<li>(18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Simple (32:36)
Callers&nbsp;
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<li>(38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious?</li>
<li>(42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed?</li>
<li>(47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940?&nbsp;</li>
<li>(48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?</li>
</ul>

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