Bible Study

Zachariah's Silence

Praying for a Catholic spouse? 

My sister-in-law recieved a heart! 

Alaska, sundown, Sabbath

Jesus' Parents

Follow-up on Sabbath sundown

Sabbath for animals? 

Jewish people in Hawaii

Bible Study: (6:08)

Is 7:10-14
What is more hopeful than the birth of the child? Father also explains the importance of the Greek translation of this passage. 

Lk 1:26-38
Father explains what it means to be a true slave of the Lord

Letters
(18:32) Father share's Dan's thoughts about Zachariah's silence 
(21:45) Is it OK to pray for a good Catholic man? 
(28:40) - My sister received a heart! 

Word of the Day: Betrothed (29:42)

Callers 
(37:24) - If you're up in Alaska where they have 24 hour sunlight, and in Jewish tradition, next day starts at sundown, when does the next day start?
(39:58) - When I pray the 5th Joyful Mystery I meditate on Jesus' parents.  I'm sure on the way back to Nazareth, Jesus was in control. What do you think about that Father?
(44:30) - Follow-up on sundown question.
(45:44) - Doesn't the Sabbath give a break to the slaves and the animals too?   Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20
(47:58) - I had a rabbi speak to me about Jewish people living in Hawaii. 

Bible Study: (6:08)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/7?10">Is 7:10-14</a>
<ul>
<li>What is more hopeful than the birth of the child? Father also explains the importance of the Greek translation of this passage. </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/1?26">Lk 1:26-38</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains what it means to be a true slave of the Lord</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(18:32) Father share's Dan's thoughts about Zachariah's silence </li>
<li>(21:45) Is it OK to pray for a good Catholic man? </li>
<li>(28:40) - My sister received a heart! </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Betrothed (29:42)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(37:24) - If you're up in Alaska where they have 24 hour sunlight, and in Jewish tradition, next day starts at sundown, when does the next day start?</li>
<li>(39:58) - When I pray the 5th Joyful Mystery I meditate on Jesus' parents.  I'm sure on the way back to Nazareth, Jesus was in control. What do you think about that Father?</li>
<li>(44:30) - Follow-up on sundown question.</li>
<li>(45:44) - Doesn't the Sabbath give a break to the slaves and the animals too?   Deuteronomy 5 and Exodus 20</li>
<li>(47:58) - I had a rabbi speak to me about Jewish people living in Hawaii. </li>
</ul>

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Sundown in Alaska - December 20, 2022

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Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022

1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
Father talks about marriage and annulments 


Mk 1:29-39
In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage


Letters:
Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses


Word of the Day : pharmakia
Callers 
Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?
What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.
The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?

Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/3?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father talks about marriage and annulments&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Mark/1?29" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Mk 1:29-39</a>
<ul>
<li>In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage</li>
</ul>
 Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses</li>
</ul>
 Word of the Day : pharmakia Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it?</li>
<li>What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant.</li>
<li>The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says - What's the Best Medicine? - January 14, 2026 [ENCORE]

Break 1

Letter

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

(6:44) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 1:9-20
Father shares the interesting things in this story!
Mark 1:21-28
Everyone has sin. If you don’t think you have than you are wrong!

(22:08) Break 1
(24:40) Letters:
What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:08) Break 2
(38:08) Word of the Day
Begotten
(42:27) Phones:
Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?
Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?
Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?
John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?

<ul>
<li>(6:44) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/1?9">1 Samuel 1:9-20</a>
<ul>
<li>Father shares the interesting things in this story!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/1?21">Mark 1:21-28</a>
<ul>
<li>Everyone has sin. If you don&rsquo;t think you have than you are wrong!</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(22:08) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:40) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? 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>
(37:08) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:08) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Begotten</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(42:27) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people?</li>
<li>Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion?</li>
<li>Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences?</li>
<li>John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

True meaning of Begotten not Made - Father Simon Says - January 13, 2026

Letters

(3:31) Bible Study: 
1 Samuel 1:1-8
What is a Zuphite?
Mark 1:14-20
What does Kingdom really mean?

(23:57) Break 1
(26:49) Letters:
How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:47) Break 2
(40:34) Word of the Day
Gospel
(43:00) Phones:
Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years.  I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven.
Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin.
Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?

<ul>
<li>(3:31) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1samuel/1?1">1 Samuel 1:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>What is a Zuphite?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/1?14">Mark 1:14-20</a>
<ul>
<li>What does Kingdom really mean?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:57) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:49) Letters:
<ul>
<li>How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? 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>
(37:47) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(40:34) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Gospel</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(43:00) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years.&nbsp; I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven.</li>
<li>Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin.</li>
<li>Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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