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(3:24) Bible Study: 
Genesis 3:1-8
How do you know if God is asking you to do something? Father explains.

(17:52) Break 1
(19:18) Letters:
Father talks about the Bronze Serpent in the Desert and its hidden meaning, and answers whether you can attend a wedding outside of the Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:10) Break 2
(35:04) Word of the Day:
Spit and ephphatha
(39:15) Phones:
Aaron - heard from priest that we cannot question the Pope.
Deedee - who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?
Tim - Mary's heart being pierced? is this how she hears all of our prayers?
Barb - not going to wedding. if kids no longer practicing for many years could it be ok?

<ul>
<li>(3:24) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/3?1">Genesis 3:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>How do you know if God is asking you to do something? Father explains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(17:52) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(19:18) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father talks about the Bronze Serpent in the Desert and its hidden meaning, and answers whether you can attend a wedding outside of the Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(34:10) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(35:04) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Spit and ephphatha</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:15) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Aaron - heard from priest that we cannot question the Pope.</li>
<li>Deedee - who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day?</li>
<li>Tim - Mary's heart being pierced? is this how she hears all of our prayers?</li>
<li>Barb - not going to wedding. if kids no longer practicing for many years could it be ok?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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St. Valentine - Father Simon Says - February 14, 2025

(2:43) Bible Study: 
Daniel 9:4b-10
Can you break the law of gravity by jumping off of a cliff?
Luke 6:36-38
What does it mean not to judge? Also, keep giving and be a person who gives. Jesus is telling us to be a person who is not judgmental, who is compassionate and consistently does good.

(20:12) Break 1
(21:08) Letters:
Latasha and Cicero - Is it possible that the wives and the children of the 12 Apostles travelled with them.
Anita – I always thought that Ishmael was the one who Muslims claimed descent from.
Deb – Why is someone who is illegitimate punished for the sins of their parents?

(31:13) Break 2
(32:04) Word of the Day: 
Shamefaced
(34:47) Phones:
Maggie - Question about venial vs moral sin, especially if we forget to say a sin in confession, are our sins forgiven since the priest says: 'I forgive you from all your sins'
Bobby - The apostles bringing along their wives and children. What is the reason why celibacy is so paramount today?

<ul>
<li>(2:43) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/daniel/9?4">Daniel 9:4b-10</a>
<ul>
<li>Can you break the law of gravity by jumping off of a cliff?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/6?36">Luke 6:36-38</a>
<ul>
<li>What does it mean not to judge? Also, keep giving and be a person who gives. Jesus is telling us to be a person who is not judgmental, who is compassionate and consistently does good.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(20:12) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:08) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Latasha and Cicero - Is it possible that the wives and the children of the 12 Apostles travelled with them.</li>
<li>Anita &ndash; I always thought that Ishmael was the one who Muslims claimed descent from.</li>
<li>Deb &ndash; Why is someone who is illegitimate punished for the sins of their parents?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(31:13) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(32:04) Word of the Day: 
<ul>
<li>Shamefaced</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(34:47) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Maggie - Question about venial vs moral sin, especially if we forget to say a sin in confession, are our sins forgiven since the priest says: 'I forgive you from all your sins'</li>
<li>Bobby - The apostles bringing along their wives and children. What is the reason why celibacy is so paramount today?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

St. Patrick's Day - Father Simon Says - March 17, 2025

Phone Calls

(3:16) Bible Study:
Ezekiel 18:21-28
The mercy of God and the justice of God are not unopposed.   
Matthew 5:20-26     --Righteousness has to do with the nature of God and it's oriented to the good of the other. 

 
(19:48) Letters:
What is the Church's position of cremation? What do you think about Eucharistic Ministers dipping their hands in alcohol? Question about being Jewish but not believing in God? What is the difference between surrender and resignation?  Is celebrating marriage while in mortal sin, another mortal sin and is the marriage invalidated? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:27) Break 2
(31:25) Word of the Day:
Virtuosness
(33:07) Phones:
Nicole-where can I find prohibition of gambling in the Bible?
Bernadette-Thank you Fr. Simon. I love your program. every comment makes sense.
David-gambling. Matthew 7:6 is a verse that can be used against gambling.
Shane-how do I discern questions that the Magisterium has not answered yet?
Lucia-Catholics gambling? Catechism of Catholic Church catechism of Catholic Church. CC2413

<ul>
<li>(3:16) Bible Study:</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ezekiel/18?21" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Ezekiel 18:21-28</a></li>
<ul>
<li>The mercy of God and the justice of God are not unopposed.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>Matthew 5:20-26&nbsp;&ensp;&ensp;&nbsp; --Righteousness has to do with the nature of God and it's oriented to the good of the other.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(19:48) Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>What is the Church's position of cremation? What do you think about Eucharistic Ministers dipping their hands in alcohol? Question about being Jewish but not believing in God? What is the difference between surrender and resignation?&nbsp; Is celebrating marriage while in mortal sin, another mortal sin and is the marriage invalidated? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="1">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
(32:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(31:25) Word of the Day:</li>
<ul>
<li>Virtuosness</li>
</ul>
<li>(33:07) Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Nicole-where can I find prohibition of gambling in the Bible?</li>
<li>Bernadette-Thank you Fr. Simon. I love your program. every comment makes sense.</li>
<li>David-gambling. Matthew 7:6 is a verse that can be used against gambling.</li>
<li>Shane-how do I discern questions that the Magisterium has not answered yet?</li>
<li>Lucia-Catholics gambling? Catechism of Catholic Church catechism of Catholic Church. CC2413</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Is Gambling a Sin?

(6:03) Bible Study:
Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25       —Queen Esther is taking her life in her hand when speaking the truth to the King 
Matthew 7:7-12
                 —-God will give you what you need.   If I door doesn't open, don't push it open, there's a reason why it's locked. 

 
(21:15) Letters:
Should I visit family gravesites? Why did the patriarchs get punished in the Old Testament? How could Sola Scriptura make sense when body language is important? Fr. Simon explains to forgive is to let go.  Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

 
(32:54) Word of the Day:
Nineveh and South 
(36:13) Phones:
Joseph-I am elderly and cant get to mass without someone picking me up. is there a service that picks people up who want to go to Mass.
Elvie-are all of the books in the Bible written by person whose name appears as the author.
Pamela-Joseph should apply for Paratransit. this is in state of California. I use this all the time. I am blind.
Darin-you talked about surrender novena. what does it mean to truly surrender?
John-Book of Esther. Why do people say that name of God doesn't appear in Book of Esther.

<ul>
<li>(6:03) Bible Study:</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/esther/4?12" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&mdash;Queen Esther is taking her life in her hand when speaking the truth to the King&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7?7">Matthew 7:7-12</a></li>
</ul>
<li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&mdash;-God will give you what you need.&nbsp; &nbsp;If I door doesn't open, don't push it open, there's a reason why it's locked.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(21:15) Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Should I visit family gravesites? Why did the patriarchs get punished in the Old Testament? How could Sola Scriptura make sense when body language is important? Fr. Simon explains to forgive is to let go.&nbsp; Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="1">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(32:54) Word of the Day:</li>
<ul>
<li>Nineveh and South&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>(36:13) Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Joseph-I am elderly and cant get to mass without someone picking me up. is there a service that picks people up who want to go to Mass.</li>
<li>Elvie-are all of the books in the Bible written by person whose name appears as the author.</li>
<li>Pamela-Joseph should apply for Paratransit. this is in state of California. I use this all the time. I am blind.</li>
<li>Darin-you talked about surrender novena. what does it mean to truly surrender?</li>
<li>John-Book of Esther. Why do people say that name of God doesn't appear in Book of Esther.</li>
</ul>
</ul>

St. Valentine - Father Simon Says - February 14, 2025

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