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Word of the Day

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(2:35) Bible Study: 
Matthew 6:7-15
Do Catholics babel like the pagans with their many prayers?

(19:44) Break 1
(21:39) Letters:
Did Peter curse himself when denying Jesus? Father explains the creation of women. Can none Catholics consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:27) Break 2
(33:16) Word of the Day:
Word
(35:36) Phones:
Frank - Purgatory. I was taught it was real. how can people help poor souls?
Mary Alice - in conversation with fellow Catholic who believes in Reincarnation. what does the Church teach about Reincarnation?
Joanna - a question. if we all pray Surrender Novena. should we accept bad situation in our family? do I have to accept this.

<ul>
<li>(2:35) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/6?7">Matthew 6:7-15</a>
<ul>
<li>Do Catholics babel like the pagans with their many prayers?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:44) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(21:39) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Did Peter curse himself when denying Jesus? Father explains the creation of women. Can none Catholics consecrate the Eucharist? 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>
(32:27) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:16) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Word</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(35:36) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Frank - Purgatory. I was taught it was real. how can people help poor souls?</li>
<li>Mary Alice - in conversation with fellow Catholic who believes in Reincarnation. what does the Church teach about Reincarnation?</li>
<li>Joanna - a question. if we all pray Surrender Novena. should we accept bad situation in our family? do I have to accept this.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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(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>

You Can't Love Someone Without Listening to Them

Callers 

Enjoy this Encore show from March 9, 2022

Jon 3:1-10
Did Jonah exist? Father explains 

Lk 11:29-32
What is the sign of Jonah? 

Letters:
Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays? 
Why do people bow to the priest processing in? 
Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation?
Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass

Word of the Day: Altar 

Callers 
What does 'the Word became flesh' mean?
Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old.
How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass?
Was Jesus in the tomb for three days? 

Enjoy this Encore show from March 9, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jonah/3?1">Jon 3:1-10</a>
<ul>
<li>Did Jonah exist? Father explains&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?29">Lk 11:29-32</a>
<ul>
<li>What is the sign of Jonah?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters:
<ul>
<li>Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why do people bow to the priest processing in?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation?</li>
<li>Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Altar&nbsp;
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>What does 'the Word became flesh' mean?</li>
<li>Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old.</li>
<li>How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass?</li>
<li>Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The Most Dangerous Prayer to Pray - Father Simon Says - March 11, 2025

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