Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022

Gn 17:3-9
Was Abraham Jewish? 

Jn 8:51-59
What's God's nature? 

Letters: 
My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on? 

Word of the Day: Passion

Callers:
Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards?
Did ancient Israelites keep stones around? 
I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?

Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/17?3">Gn 17:3-9</a>
<ul>
<li>Was Abraham Jewish?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/8?51" data-auth="NotApplicable">Jn 8:51-59</a>
<ul>
<li>What's God's nature?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Passion
Callers:
<ul>
<li>Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards?</li>
<li>Did ancient Israelites keep stones around?&nbsp;</li>
<li>I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?</li>
</ul>

Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

Bringing Christ to the world through the media

Father Simon Says

The Nature of God - Father Simon Says - March 26, 2026

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022

Is 42:1-7
Did Jesus bring justice to the nations? 

Jn 12:1-11
Why is beautify important? 

Letters
Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God? 
When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again? 

Word of the Day: Nard

Callers 
I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain.  I love her more than ever.  How to get over
My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest.  Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?
Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/42?1">Is 42:1-7</a>
<ul>
<li>Did Jesus bring justice to the nations?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/12?1">Jn 12:1-11</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is beautify important?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God?&nbsp;</li>
<li>When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Nard
Callers&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. &nbsp;I love her more than ever. &nbsp;How to get over</li>
<li>My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest. &nbsp;Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here?</li>
<li>Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?</li>
</ul>

Why is Beauty Important? - Father Simon Says - March 30, 2026

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022

Jer 20:10-13
Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament? 

Jn 10:31-42
What kind of faith are we supposed to have? 

Letters
Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea
Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa
Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show). 

Word of the Day:  Scripture 

 Callers
Can one do confession on the radio? 
What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?
Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jeremiah/20?10">Jer 20:10-13</a>
<ul>
<li>Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/10?31">Jn 10:31-42</a>
<ul>
<li>What kind of faith are we supposed to have?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>Anna Maria writes about the book&nbsp;Exodus, that she rea</li>
<li>Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa</li>
<li>Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show).&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the Day:&nbsp; Scripture&nbsp;
&nbsp;Callers
<ul>
<li>Can one do confession on the radio?&nbsp;</li>
<li>What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession?</li>
<li>Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?</li>
</ul>

What Kind of Faith Should We Have? - Father Simon Says - March 27, 2026

Bible Study

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day

Phones

Check out this great encore from March 25, 2025
(2:00) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10
Why is Jesus not named Emanuel?

(19:28) Break 1
(20:44) Letters:
If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:59) Break 2
(33:55) Word of the Day:
Overshadow
(36:53) Phones:
Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25.
Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services?
Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer.  When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy?
Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?

Check out this great encore from March 25, 2025
<ul>
<li>(2:00) Bible Study:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/7?10">Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is Jesus not named Emanuel?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(19:28) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(20:44) Letters:
<ul>
<li>If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church 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>
(32:59) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:55) Word of the Day:
<ul>
<li>Overshadow</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(36:53) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25.</li>
<li>Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services?</li>
<li>Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer.&nbsp; When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy?</li>
<li>Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Nature of God - Father Simon Says - March 26, 2026

In 1 playlist(s)

Father Simon Says

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips