Bible Study

Book Reccomnedation

Rosary and DMC

God become man so that....

Martin Luther

Mediums in Suport Group

Word of the Day

Dealing with atheist son

Do this in memory of me

Bride of Christ

Judas Iscariot

St. Dominic 

Bar 1:15-22
Father explains some Biblical historicity  

Lk 10:13-16
What do the woe's of Jesus mean? What is the wrath of God? 

Letters
(19:49) - Book recommendations for someone who grew up without a Father figure 

https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/
(21:44) - Are the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet idolatrous? 
(23:54) -  God become man so that man might become God 
(27:46) - Did Martin Luther intend to create a new religion? 
(31:01) - Grieving mother support groups & mediums 

Word of the Day: Curse (34:59)

Callers 
(37:42) - How do deal with my son who told us he was an atheist?
(41:35) - The verb in Greek, for 'Do This' like 'Do This in Remembrance'...could you explain
(44:52) - The Church as the Bride of the Christ.  Since Jesus is the King, is the Church is the Queen?  Could you explain?
(48:38) - Judas Iscariot, where did he go afterwards?
(49:59) - Can you talk about St. Dominic and how he was given a Rosary by Mary?

<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/baruch/1?15">Bar 1:15-22</a>
<ul>
<li>Father explains some Biblical historicity  </li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/10?13">Lk 10:13-16</a>
<ul>
<li>What do the woe's of Jesus mean? What is the wrath of God? </li>
</ul>
Letters
<ul>
<li>(19:49) - Book recommendations for someone who grew up without a Father figure 
<ul>
<li>https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(21:44) - Are the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet idolatrous? </li>
<li>(23:54) -  God become man so that man might become God </li>
<li>(27:46) - Did Martin Luther intend to create a new religion? </li>
<li>(31:01) - Grieving mother support groups &amp; mediums </li>
</ul>
Word of the Day: Curse (34:59)
Callers 
<ul>
<li>(37:42) - How do deal with my son who told us he was an atheist?</li>
<li>(41:35) - The verb in Greek, for 'Do This' like 'Do This in Remembrance'...could you explain</li>
<li>(44:52) - The Church as the Bride of the Christ.  Since Jesus is the King, is the Church is the Queen?  Could you explain?</li>
<li>(48:38) - Judas Iscariot, where did he go afterwards?</li>
<li>(49:59) - Can you talk about St. Dominic and how he was given a Rosary by Mary?</li>
</ul>

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The Wrath of God - October 6, 2023

Break 1

Letter

Break 2

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>

Silence in Church - Father Simon Says - January 12, 2026

(3:48) Bible Study: 
Luke 5:12-16
How did Miracles affect Jesus?
1 John 5:5-13
The connection between Faith and Obedience

(21:40) Break 1
(24:40) Letters:
Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn’t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:29) Break 2
(34:21) Word of the Day
Repent
(37:48) Phones:
Anthony - Is the fifth commandment 'Thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder'?
Susie - Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis?
Ray - For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me?
Marie - Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is?
Erick - Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?

<ul>
<li>(3:48) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/5?12">Luke 5:12-16</a>
<ul>
<li>How did Miracles affect Jesus?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/5?5">1 John 5:5-13</a>
<ul>
<li>The connection between Faith and Obedience</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:40) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(24:40) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn&rsquo;t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(33:29) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:21) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Repent</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:48) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Anthony - Is the fifth commandment 'Thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder'?</li>
<li>Susie - Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis?</li>
<li>Ray - For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me?</li>
<li>Marie - Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is?</li>
<li>Erick - Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

The Wrath of God - October 6, 2023

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