On Our Lady of Champion and St. Denis

Bible Study 

Letters 

Word of the Day 

Phone Callers 

Patrick Alog
(0:44) On St. Denis & Our Lady of Champion 
(3:50) Bible Study:
Galatians 3: 7-14
Was Abraham a Jew? 
Luke 11:15-26
Beelzebul meant "Lord of the Flies" 
(27:23) Letters:
About sins against the spirit, on the final judgment, how to find a Catholic Charismati group Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
(34:26) Word of the Day
History 
(36:48) Phones:
John-Can a non practicing Catholic get a certificate to become a minister and officiate at a wedding?
Jay-If God was all knowing why did he set us up for a fall?
Susanna-Fr. Simon why did God create angels with wings and the faces of a lion and human?
Craig-Remember the document  Memoriale Domini that recommends Communion on the tongue. Can you address?

Patrick Alog
<ul>
<li>(0:44) On St. Denis &amp; Our Lady of Champion&nbsp;</li>
<li>(3:50) Bible Study:</li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/3?7" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Galatians 3: 7-14</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Was Abraham a Jew?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?15" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Luke 11:15-26</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Beelzebul meant "Lord of the Flies" </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>(27:23) Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>About sins against the spirit, on the final judgment, how to find a Catholic Charismati group Send him a letter at <a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="2">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>(34:26) Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>History&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>(36:48) Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>John-Can a non practicing Catholic get a certificate to become a minister and officiate at a wedding?</li>
<li>Jay-If God was all knowing why did he set us up for a fall?</li>
<li>Susanna-Fr. Simon why did God create angels with wings and the faces of a lion and human?</li>
<li>Craig-Remember the document &nbsp;Memoriale Domini that recommends Communion on the tongue. Can you address?</li>
</ul>
</ul>

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Was Abraham a Jew? -October 9, 2026 

St. Pelagia and St. Nestor

Bible Study

Break 1

Letters

Break 2

Word of the Day - Deacon

Phones

Relics

Receiving the Eucharist worthily 

St. Michael Prayer 

(0:35) St. Pelagia and St. Nestor
(3:01) Bible Study: 
Galatians 3:1-5– Good works are necessary for salvation
Luke 11:5-13 – The breath is a sign of a living presence
Epistle
Gospel
(26:39) Letters:
“The bodies of many were raised.” Why is this only in the gospel of Mathew?
Was Mary assumed into heaven in a resurrected body?
Why doesn’t the Catholic Church celebrate Hanukkah?
Is the traditional nativity scene accurate?
My friend is protestant and doesn’t believe the Catholic Church is the only Church.
You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com
(37:25) Word of the Day - Deacon
(39:49) Phones:
Elizabeth - I don’t understand the instruction on the relics. Can you please explain? (39:56)
Angus - A priest told me that if I wasn’t in the state of grace, I could say a quick act of contrition, receive the Eucharist, and then go to confession right after. Can you clarify? (42:39)
Miguel – We were told that praying the St. Michael Prayer at the end of Mass doesn't add anything liturgically. What are your thoughts? (44:55)
Elizabeth – I want to say how much I missed you, and I am happy we will have you for 90 minutes. (48:00)

<ul>
<li>(0:35) St. Pelagia and St. Nestor</li>
<li>(3:01) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/3?1">Galatians 3:1-5</a> &ndash; Good works are necessary for salvation</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?5">Luke 11:5-13 </a>&ndash; The breath is a sign of a living presence</li>
</ul>
</li>
<ul>
<li>Epistle</li>
<li>Gospel</li>
</ul>
<li>(26:39) Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;The bodies of many were raised.&rdquo; Why is this only in the gospel of Mathew?</li>
<li>Was Mary assumed into heaven in a resurrected body?</li>
<li>Why doesn&rsquo;t the Catholic Church celebrate Hanukkah?</li>
<li>Is the traditional nativity scene accurate?</li>
<li>My friend is protestant and doesn&rsquo;t believe the Catholic Church is the only Church.</li>
<li>You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>(37:25) Word of the Day - Deacon</li>
<li>(39:49) Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Elizabeth - I don&rsquo;t understand the instruction on the relics. Can you please explain? (39:56)</li>
<li>Angus - A priest told me that if I wasn&rsquo;t in the state of grace, I could say a quick act of contrition, receive the Eucharist, and then go to confession right after. Can you clarify? (42:39)</li>
<li>Miguel &ndash; We were told that praying the St. Michael Prayer at the end of Mass doesn't add anything liturgically. What are your thoughts? (44:55)</li>
<li>Elizabeth &ndash; I want to say how much I missed you, and I am happy we will have you for 90 minutes. (48:00)</li>
</ul>
</ul>

The Breath is a Sign of a Living Presence - October 8, 2026

On Our Lady of the Rosary 

Phone Callers

On Our Lady of the Rosary (1:24)

Bible Study (7:33)

Gal 2:1-2, 7-14
Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture? 

Lk 11:1-4
Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say? 

Letters: (27:31))
(Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover? 

Word of the day: Apocalypse (41:30)

Phone Callers (43:56)
Lydia - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time.  How do I deal with that?
Nathaniel  - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle
Mark - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same? 

On Our Lady of the Rosary (1:24)
Bible Study (7:33)
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/2?1">Gal 2:1-2, 7-14</a>
<ul>
<li>Father gives his take an a rather disturbing passage of Scripture?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?1">Lk 11:1-4</a>
<ul>
<li>Which 'Our Father' did Jesus really say?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Letters: (27:31))
<ul>
<li>(Can Father explain prophesying with a head cover?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Word of the day: Apocalypse (41:30)
Phone Callers (43:56)
<ul>
<li>Lydia - Lately, though my husband been going to church with me, and he's taken communion, and I know he hasn't gone to confession in a long time. &nbsp;How do I deal with that?</li>
<li>Nathaniel&nbsp; - At mass, are we bowing to the altar or to the tabernacle</li>
<li>Mark - Are God's mercy and judgement one and the same?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

An Apocalyptic Show-October 7, 2026

St. Bruno of Cologne

Word of the Day - Cephas

Is it wrong to bless yourself while the priest

Is God an extraterrestrial?

Increased interest in  the monastic life?

Can the souls Purgatory pray for us? 

Mary was deeply troubled

(0:34) St. Bruno of Cologne
(3:28) Bible Study: 
Galatians 1:13-24
Paul defends his apostolic commission
Luke 10:38-42
Mary chose Jesus above worldly distractions
(26:22) Letters:
Should my son take God’s name in vain in a play?
The word hallowed means to make holy.
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com
(35:56) Word of the Day - Cephas
(41:07) Phones:
Mark - Is it wrong to bless yourself while the priest is leaving Mass? (41:09)
Kevin - Jesus is the creator of the world. Doesn’t that make God an extraterrestrial? (43:10)
Adele - Do you think there will be an increased interest in people living the monastic life? (44:17)
Terese - Can our loved ones in Purgatory pray for us? (45:58)
Carolyn - I have a question about the gospel of Luke. Mary was deeply troubled. What does the Angel's greeting mean in the original language? Does the English miss anything here? (48:44)

<ul>
<li>(0:34) St. Bruno of Cologne</li>
<li>(3:28) Bible Study: </li>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/1?13">Galatians 1:13-24</a> </li>
<ul>
<li>Paul defends his apostolic commission</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/10?38">Luke 10:38-42</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Mary chose Jesus above worldly distractions</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>(26:22) Letters:</li>
<ul>
<li>Should my son take God&rsquo;s name in vain in a play?</li>
<li>The word hallowed means to make holy.</li>
<li>What was the purpose of the Crusades?</li>
<li>You can send your questions to Fr. Simon - simon@relevantradio.com</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>(35:56) Word of the Day - Cephas</li>
<li>(41:07) Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>Mark - Is it wrong to bless yourself while the priest is leaving Mass? (41:09)</li>
<li>Kevin - Jesus is the creator of the world. Doesn&rsquo;t that make God an extraterrestrial? (43:10)</li>
<li>Adele - Do you think there will be an increased interest in people living the monastic life? (44:17)</li>
<li>Terese - Can our loved ones in Purgatory pray for us? (45:58)</li>
<li>Carolyn - I have a question about the gospel of Luke. Mary was deeply troubled. What does the Angel's greeting mean in the original language? Does the English miss anything here? (48:44)</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Was Abraham a Jew? -October 9, 2026

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