On St Margare Mary Alacuoqe

Ephesians 1: 11-14

Luke 12: 1-7

About not going to gay daughter's wedding

Question about Capital Punishment 

About Choirs practicing in Church before mass

Keeping and not keeping a secret after miracle

Does Eastern Orthodox recognize Catholic saint

Was the Bible compiled because of the mass? 

Question on Revelation 2:20

Word of the Day: Worm 

Buying masses and Gregorian Chants? 

How to talk to friend who got married in a par

If exhausted doing God's work? 

Difference b/w voice of Holy Spirit and Devil 

What's a Pentecostal? 

Isn't Capital Punishment still valid 

(0:43) On St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Bible Study 
The Holy Spirit is the down payment of heaven
Ephesians 1: 11-14 (2:42)
Luke 12: 1-7  (21:19)         ---Hypocrite in Greek means "play actor"   

 
Letters:
Daughter planning gay marriage and parent not going. What to do? (31:19)
Question about capital punishment? (37:06) ---
Question about choirs practicing in Church before mass (41:31) 
Why did Jesus tell people to keep miracle secret and others not (45:13)
Does the Eastern Orthodox church recognize Catholic saints (47:11) 
Bible was compiled because of the mass (52:47) 
Text about Revelation 2:20 (56:16) 
Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

 
Word of the Day
Worm (57:08) 
Phones:
Jane-Question about buying masses and Gregorian chants(1:00:06) 
Tom-I told a lady that her marriage wasn't valid because she was married in a park. What do you think of that? (1:03:08)
Judy-If you think you're doing God's work, but exhausted, doing it with own power and Holy Spirit isn't helping?  (1:08:14) 
Hope-How do you know the difference between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of the devil? (1:11:23) 
Rosemarie-Fr. Simon can you tell me what a Pentacostal is? (1:12:56) 
John-According to the Church in the 13th Century, Waldensiaism was condemned. Waldensiasm denied capital punishment. Captial punishment is still valid. (1:18:07)

<ul>
<li>(0:43) On St. Margaret Mary Alacoque</li>
<li>Bible Study&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The Holy Spirit is the down payment of heaven</li>
</ul>
</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/ephesians/1?11">Ephesians 1: 11-14 </a>(2:42)</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/12?1" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Luke 12: 1-7</a>&nbsp; (21:19)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ---Hypocrite in Greek means "play actor"&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Daughter planning gay marriage and parent not going. What to do? (31:19)</li>
<li>Question about capital punishment? (37:06) ---</li>
<li>Question about choirs practicing in Church before mass (41:31)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why did Jesus tell people to keep miracle secret and others not (45:13)</li>
<li>Does the Eastern Orthodox church recognize Catholic saints (47:11)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bible was compiled because of the mass (52:47)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Text about Revelation 2:20 (56:16)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="2">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>Worm (57:08)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Jane-Question about buying masses and Gregorian chants(1:00:06)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tom-I told a lady that her marriage wasn't valid because she was married in a park. What do you think of that? (1:03:08)</li>
<li>Judy-If you think you're doing God's work, but exhausted, doing it with own power and Holy Spirit isn't helping?&nbsp; (1:08:14)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hope-How do you know the difference between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of the devil? (1:11:23)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rosemarie-Fr. Simon can you tell me what a Pentacostal is? (1:12:56)&nbsp;</li>
<li>John-According to the Church in the 13th Century, Waldensiaism was condemned. Waldensiasm denied capital punishment. Captial punishment is still valid. (1:18:07)</li>
</ul>
</ul>

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The Holy Spirit is the down payment of Heaven-October 16, 2026

On St.Teresa of Avila

Luke 11: 47-54

Ephesians 1: 1-10

Could Girls enter the covenant

Why Protesants reject reconciliation from John

Giving food to Society St Vincent de Paul as a

Someone thinking about converting

Word of the Day: Vestibulation

Why doesn't church encourage people to vote pr

How many Interior Castles are there?

How to overcome anger issues

Was it God's plan that Jesus would be betrayed

How to go to confession after 7 years?

Isn't public libraries socialism? 

Prayer for people who passed away? 

Why did a St. Augustine window move my Jewish 

(00:43) On St. Teresa of Avila 
Bible Study:
Luke 11: 47-54 (3:36)
The Bible is very human and very divine 
Ephesians 1: 1-10 (14:27)       
---God gives us the chance to choose him.   
Letters:
Is there a ritual for the girls to enter the covenant (36:35)
Why Protestants reject reconciliation from Gospel of John (40:03)
Giving food to Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a penance (43:41) 
Someone thinking about converting (46:01)
Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(51:01) Word of the Day
Vestibulation 
Phones:
Mark-Why doesn't the church lead the people and encourage them to vote for prolife candidates (53:14) 
Janet-I had read the Interior Castle years ago. How many Castles are there and can you name? (56:50)
Joanna-How do I overcome anger issues? I do pray and do Rosary but nothing seems to help. (1:00:04)
Douglas-Since God created the whole plan of salvation for Jesus, was it really part of God's plan that Jesus would be betrayed? (1:05:13) 
Martine-How can I go back to Confession after 7 years.? I feel embarassed (1:08:26)
Oberon-Does this mean you don't want public libraries to exist? You said socialism doesn't work (1:12:13)
Mary Lou-What is the right prayer to pray for people who have passed away? (1:14:23)
Joseph-My first wife died of cancer and I fell in love with someone of Jewish faith. St. Augustine's stained glass window really moved her. Why is this? (1:16:52)
THE VEIL REMOVED FILM: https://youtu.be/OOLZDaTgIaM?si=dC5hp_163f-ARlel 

<ul>
<li>(00:43) On St. Teresa of Avila&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bible Study:</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?47" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Luke 11: 47-54</a> (3:36)</li>
<ul>
<li>The Bible is very human and very divine&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>Ephesians 1: 1-10 (14:27)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>---God gives us the chance to choose him.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Is there a ritual for the girls to enter the covenant (36:35)</li>
<li>Why Protestants reject reconciliation from Gospel of John (40:03)</li>
<li>Giving food to Society of St. Vincent de Paul as a penance (43:41)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Someone thinking about converting (46:01)</li>
<li>Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="1">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>(51:01) Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>Vestibulation&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Mark-Why doesn't the church lead the people and encourage them to vote for prolife candidates (53:14)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Janet-I had read the Interior Castle years ago. How many Castles are there and can you name? (56:50)</li>
<li>Joanna-How do I overcome anger issues? I do pray and do Rosary but nothing seems to help. (1:00:04)</li>
<li>Douglas-Since God created the whole plan of salvation for Jesus, was it really part of God's plan that Jesus would be betrayed? (1:05:13)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Martine-How can I go back to Confession after 7 years.? I feel embarassed (1:08:26)</li>
<li>Oberon-Does this mean you don't want public libraries to exist? You said socialism doesn't work (1:12:13)</li>
<li>Mary Lou-What is the right prayer to pray for people who have passed away? (1:14:23)</li>
<li>Joseph-My first wife died of cancer and I fell in love with someone of Jewish faith. St. Augustine's stained glass window really moved her. Why is this? (1:16:52)</li>
</ul>
<li>THE VEIL REMOVED FILM: <a href="https://youtu.be/OOLZDaTgIaM?si=dC5hp_163f-ARlel">https://youtu.be/OOLZDaTgIaM?si=dC5hp_163f-ARlel</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li></li>
</ul>

The Bible is Very Human and Very Divine-October 15, 2026

Sts. Callistus I and Andagrisma

On Galatians 5:18-23

On Luke 11: 42-46

When does God's law get written on someone's h

Question on Babies conceived thru Rape

Wearing Hats in Church 

On applauding choir and liturgical music

On Feed my Sheep in John's Gospel

Receiving Eucharist with Dementia 

Origins of the Bishop's Mitre 

Mortal Sin if Deacon/Priest misses Divine Offi

Word of the Day: Carousing (komos)

Scapular Protects You When You Die? 

What to do with Yoga Products

What caused split between Catholics and Orthod

(00:47) On St. Callistus I and St. Andagrisma
Bible Study: 
Lack of listening to the Holy Spirit leads to envy, jealousy, etc. (5:08) 
Galatians 5: 18-25
Luke 11: 42-46  (31:25)        
   ---Pharisees defined things with a passion.  

 
Letters:
When does God's law get written on someone's heart, at baptism or conception?  (37:23)
Question on babies conceived by rape (38:05)
Wearing hat in Church (41:52) 
Applauding choir during mass and other comments about Church Music (43:58)  
Feed my sheep verse from John (50:10) 
Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

 
(1:08:19) Word of the Day
Carousing (komos)
Phones:
Ron-I'm not sure if I should go up to receive the Eucharist. I have dementia. (53:35)
Marcel-How did the Bishop's Mitre come to be what it is? (56:58)
Joe-If deacons and priests miss an hour from the Divine Office, is that a mortal sin? (1:04:14)
Steve-Do you go straight to heaven if you were a scapular when you die?  (1:10:14)
Christine-What to do with yoga products? (1:12:43)
Steve-At what point did the Orthodox Church separate from the Catholic Church (1:16:33)

<ul>
<li>(00:47) On St. Callistus I and St. Andagrisma</li>
<li>Bible Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Lack of listening to the Holy Spirit leads to envy, jealousy, etc. (5:08)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/5?18" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Galatians 5: 18-25</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?42" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Luke 11: 42-46</a>&nbsp; (31:25) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp; &nbsp;---Pharisees defined things with a passion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>When does God's law get written on someone's heart, at baptism or conception?&nbsp; (37:23)</li>
<li>Question on babies conceived by rape (38:05)</li>
<li>Wearing hat in Church (41:52)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Applauding choir during mass and other comments about Church Music (43:58)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Feed my sheep verse from John (50:10)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="3">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(1:08:19) Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>Carousing (komos)</li>
</ul>
<li>Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Ron-I'm not sure if I should go up to receive the Eucharist. I have dementia. (53:35)</li>
<li>Marcel-How did the Bishop's Mitre come to be what it is? (56:58)</li>
<li>Joe-If deacons and priests miss an hour from the Divine Office, is that a mortal sin? (1:04:14)</li>
<li>Steve-Do you go straight to heaven if you were a scapular when you die?&nbsp; (1:10:14)</li>
<li>Christine-What to do with yoga products? (1:12:43)</li>
<li>Steve-At what point did the Orthodox Church separate from the Catholic Church (1:16:33)</li>
</ul>
</ul>

In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Breath?-October 14, 2026

Saint Edward the Confessor 

Bible Study

Break 1

Break 2

Letters

Every sin starts with a lie 

Ethnic heritage 

Attitude of reverence at Mass 

Can white wine be consecrated? 

Break 3

Word of the day - Await

Genesis 2:18 

Our Lady at the foot of the Cross 

Clapping for the choir 

72 disciples

Husband doesn't show enthusiasm for faith acti

Break 4

Father I disagree with you

Good book for a non-christian

(1:22) Saint Edward the Confessor 
(3:50) Bible Study: 
Galatians 5:1-6
Blood of the Covenant
Righteousness – Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Luke 11:37-41
Giving alms is sacrificial love
Letters:
Every sin starts with a lie (34:00)
Ethnic heritage (35:52)
Having a proper attitude of reverence at Mass (38:44)
Can white wine be consecrated? (45:30)
You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com
(48:28) Word of the Day - Await
Phones:
Maria - Can you explain Genesis 2:18 to me? What does it mean to be a suitable partner for my husband? (49:51)
Diane - I was told to meditate on Our Lady at the foot of the Cross, but I am having trouble finding resources. Can you help me? (56:33)
Terese - Clapping for the choir at Mass. How can I talk to my pastor about this? (58:36)
Mark - Do you know what happened to the 72 disciples? (1:01:29)
Irma - I have been married for 48 years, but my husband is not as Catholic as I am. My husband doesn't show enthusiasm for faith activities. What can I do to help him have a deeper faith? (1:03:43)
Gary - Father, I disagree with your description of a Church service. What about the congregation being involved in 1 Corinthians? (1:06:54)
Moira - What is a good book to explain the faith to a non-Christian? (1:16:08)

<ul>
<li>(1:22) Saint Edward the Confessor </li>
<li>(3:50) Bible Study: </li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/5?1">Galatians 5:1-6</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>Blood of the Covenant</li>
<li>Righteousness &ndash; Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?37">Luke 11:37-41</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Giving alms is sacrificial love</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Every sin starts with a lie (34:00)</li>
<li>Ethnic heritage (35:52)</li>
<li>Having a proper attitude of reverence at Mass (38:44)</li>
<li>Can white wine be consecrated? (45:30)</li>
<li>You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>(48:28) Word of the Day - Await</li>
<li>Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Maria - Can you explain Genesis 2:18 to me? What does it mean to be a suitable partner for my husband? (49:51)</li>
<li>Diane - I was told to meditate on Our Lady at the foot of the Cross, but I am having trouble finding resources. Can you help me? (56:33)</li>
<li>Terese - Clapping for the choir at Mass. How can I talk to my pastor about this? (58:36)</li>
<li>Mark - Do you know what happened to the 72 disciples? (1:01:29)</li>
<li>Irma - I have been married for 48 years, but my husband is not as Catholic as I am. My husband doesn't show enthusiasm for faith activities. What can I do to help him have a deeper faith? (1:03:43)</li>
<li>Gary - Father, I disagree with your description of a Church service. What about the congregation being involved in 1 Corinthians? (1:06:54)</li>
<li>Moira - What is a good book to explain the faith to a non-Christian? (1:16:08)</li>
</ul>
</ul>

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