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(2:03) Bible Study: 
PHMN 7-20 
Why do we believe the bible is the word of God?

(25:57) Break 1
(26:54) Letters:
How did Saint Ignatius manage to send out letters while he was held captive? What is the meaning of the word “bound” in the bible? Father answer these and other questions from our listeners.

(34:37) Break 2
(35:42) Word of the Day:
Kingdom
(40:54) Phones:
Don - I'm teaching a confirmation class and they asked me How many saints are there and also, did saints commit sin while they were living?
Marta - Comment: That refers to the part of the digestive system, where your blood goes after you eat, that's why no exercise or swim after eating.
Ken - If I need confirmation, I'm an adult and in state of grace and did first communion?
Paul - Comment:  Fr. was talking about the aborted babies a couple days ago; In my opinion they go to heaven, they're martyrs.

<ul>
<li>(2:03) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/philemon/0?7">PHMN 7-20 </a>
<ul>
<li>Why do we believe the bible is the word of God?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(25:57) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:54) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How did Saint Ignatius manage to send out letters while he was held captive? What is the meaning of the word “bound” in the bible? Father answer these and other questions from our listeners.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:37) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:42) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Kingdom</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(40:54) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Don - I'm teaching a confirmation class and they asked me How many saints are there and also, did saints commit sin while they were living?</li>
<li>Marta - Comment: That refers to the part of the digestive system, where your blood goes after you eat, that's why no exercise or swim after eating.</li>
<li>Ken - If I need confirmation, I'm an adult and in state of grace and did first communion?</li>
<li>Paul - Comment:  Fr. was talking about the aborted babies a couple days ago; In my opinion they go to heaven, they're martyrs.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Slavery in the Ancient World - Father Simon Says - November 14, 2024

(6:08) Bible Study: 
RV 5:1-10 
Visions are strange things and father explains some of the visions in today’s readings.

(20:37) Break 1
(21:38) Letters:
Father answers a question from his favorite verse in the New Testament. What is the Saint Joeph Chaplet? What is the deposit of Faith? Father Simon answers these and other questions sent to him at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:17) Break 2
(33:06) Word of the Day:
Visitation
(37:10) Phones:
Kay - If a couple is civilly married, but had Catholic marriages before and are in the process of receiving a declaration of nullity, can a priest give them a dispensation to receive Holy Communion?
John - Book by Fr. John Tickle on revelation - Do you know about this book and is it good?
Oneta - I got a hysterectomy - am I truly living my marriage or am I living in sin after doing that?
Bob - Matthew 12 -  the queen of the south

<ul>
<li>(6:08) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/5?1">RV 5:1-10 </a>
<ul>
<li>Visions are strange things and father explains some of the visions in today’s readings.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:37) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:38) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers a question from his favorite verse in the New Testament. What is the Saint Joeph Chaplet? What is the deposit of Faith? Father Simon answers these and other questions sent to him at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(32:17) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:06) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Visitation</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:10) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Kay - If a couple is civilly married, but had Catholic marriages before and are in the process of receiving a declaration of nullity, can a priest give them a dispensation to receive Holy Communion?</li>
<li>John - Book by Fr. John Tickle on revelation - Do you know about this book and is it good?</li>
<li>Oneta - I got a hysterectomy - am I truly living my marriage or am I living in sin after doing that?</li>
<li>Bob - Matthew 12 -  the queen of the south</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

More Visions - Father Simon Says - November 21, 2024

(3:02) Bible Study:
Rv 4:1-11
What are visions? Father Simon Explains
Lk 19:11-28
 What does this story of Jesus really mean? Father explains

(24:30) Break 1
(25:18) Letters:
How do you explain to a protestant that Saints can hear the prayers of the faithful? How Jesus can share His power with us? Why was Jesus crowned with thorns? Father answers these and other questions

(35:12) Break 2
(35:48) Word of the Day:
Green Wood
(38:29) Phones:
Tracy - I've recently to the Church and my oldest son also converted.  We're planning a Christmas family gathering.  My son feels like we shouldn't gather w/family that are living in sexual sin and not really believers.   What do you think?
Charlynne - Last Sunday we went to Church and a family brought wine/host during offertory.  After he took the wine/host, the priest took the baby and lifted baby on the altar.  What do you think?
Bernadine - I invited a friend to go to mass w/me.  She's not a practicing Catholic.  She went to communion.  How culpable I am for her to go to communion.

<ul>
<li>(3:02) Bible Study:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/4?1">Rv 4:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>What are visions? Father Simon Explains</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/19?11">Lk 19:11-28</a>
<ul>
<li> What does this story of Jesus really mean? Father explains</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(24:30) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(25:18) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do you explain to a protestant that Saints can hear the prayers of the faithful? How Jesus can share His power with us? Why was Jesus crowned with thorns? Father answers these and other questions</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(35:12) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:48) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Green Wood</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:29) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Tracy - I've recently to the Church and my oldest son also converted.  We're planning a Christmas family gathering.  My son feels like we shouldn't gather w/family that are living in sexual sin and not really believers.   What do you think?</li>
<li>Charlynne - Last Sunday we went to Church and a family brought wine/host during offertory.  After he took the wine/host, the priest took the baby and lifted baby on the altar.  What do you think?</li>
<li>Bernadine - I invited a friend to go to mass w/me.  She's not a practicing Catholic.  She went to communion.  How culpable I am for her to go to communion.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Is Jesus Your King? - Father Simon Says - November 20, 2024

(2:59) Bible Study: 
RV 3:1-6, 14-22 
Father takes some well-educated interesting guesses at this passage.

(20:27) Break 1
(22:38) Letters:
How do you know if you are doing something superstitious or something out of love?  How do I talk with a protestant friend who left his wife for a new woman? Father answers these and many other questions.

(35:18) Break 2
(36:28) Word of the Day:
Throne
(39:42) Phones:
Cynthia - My deceased sister has always wanted to be sprinkled in the ocean.  When she passed away, I asked my Catholic priest and he said, no you can't do that.  The ashes have to be in the ground or mausoleum.  I'm so torn.  Her ashes are in my house.  She passed away 2017.
Jerry - Is the spiritual communion blessing that you hear on the radio, is the same if you're there in person?

<ul>
<li>(2:59) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/3?1">RV 3:1-6, 14-22 </a>
<ul>
<li>Father takes some well-educated interesting guesses at this passage.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:27) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:38) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do you know if you are doing something superstitious or something out of love?  How do I talk with a protestant friend who left his wife for a new woman? Father answers these and many other questions.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(35:18) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(36:28) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Throne</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:42) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Cynthia - My deceased sister has always wanted to be sprinkled in the ocean.  When she passed away, I asked my Catholic priest and he said, no you can't do that.  The ashes have to be in the ground or mausoleum.  I'm so torn.  Her ashes are in my house.  She passed away 2017.</li>
<li>Jerry - Is the spiritual communion blessing that you hear on the radio, is the same if you're there in person?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Slavery in the Ancient World - Father Simon Says - November 14, 2024

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