Why are there Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, and so many different religious orders?


How are they different? How did they come about?

Fr. Rich Simon answers these questions and gives you a crash course on Church history. 

Why are there Franciscans, Dominicans, Jesuits, and so many different religious orders?
 How are they different? How did they come about?
Fr. Rich Simon answers these questions and gives you a crash course on Church history.

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

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Why Are There So Many Religious Orders? (Special Podcast Highlight)

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>

Giving alms is sacrificial love – October 13, 2026

On Sts. Edwin and Carlo

1st Reading Galatians 4

Gospel Reading Luke 11

On Matthew 22

Continuation of 1st reading discussion

Continuation of Matthew 22

On Matthew 21: 33-43 

Question on Apostolic Succession

Question on baseball cap in Church 

Question on Eastern Orthodox Chant

Question on Jacob's Blessings

Was 5th Joyful Mystery first time Jesus worshi

Word of the Day: Greasy 

Question on priest need annulment if get marri

Question on wedding garment and if the guy had

Question on Song of Songs

Question on Wedding garment and good works

Question diff b/w Roman Catholic and Greek Ort

Comment on Liturgical Music  

(01:58) On St. Edwin of Northumbria and St. Carlo Acutis  
(04:11) 1st Reading Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1      --Abraham didn't trust God and that is the genesis of Mideast Strife
(20:30) Gospel Reading Luke 11:29-32     

             God wanted all humanity to be together
(26:45) On previous Sunday Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
     --Refusing the generosity of the King
(35:26) On Oct. 4th Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43
    --Calvary was the stone that the builders rejected

 
Letters:
(41:20) Question on Apostolic Succession
(41:59) Question on asking someone to take off baseball cap in Church 
(44:32) Question if it's okay to listen to Eastern Music?  
Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

 
(1:07:12) Word of the Day
Greasy 
 Phones:
(56:56) Jonathan-I am Jewish on my dad's side. What does the blessing that went to Jacob instead of Esau symbolize and how does it relate to those who are in the covenant of Christ?
(1:04:22) Bob-Was the Finding of the Temple scenario the first time that Jesus could have worshiped with Joseph?
(1:06:23) Lucia-What about priests who leave the priesthood. Do they need an annulment?
 (1:08:35)Mark-What if the guy who had the wrong wedding garment didnt have enough money? WHy is he being cast out?
(1:11:06) Angelica-Father can you comment on the Song of Songs and how it relates to the soul?
(1:12:37) Joe-Wedding garment. A lot of commentaries refer to this as our good works? Charoty of a pure heart.
(1:17:12) Susan-What is the difference between Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics?

<ul>
<li>(01:58) On St. Edwin of Northumbria and St. Carlo Acutis&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>(04:11) 1st Reading <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/3?7">Galatians 4: 22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1</a><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/galatians/3?7" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; --Abraham didn't trust God and that is the genesis of Mideast Strife</li>
<li>(20:30) Gospel Reading <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/11?15">Luke 11:29-32</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;God wanted all humanity to be together
<ul>
<li>(26:45) On previous Sunday Gospel: <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?1">Matthew 22:1-14</a></li>
<li>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;--Refusing the generosity of the King</li>
<li>(35:26) On Oct. 4th Gospel: <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/21?33">Matthew 21:33-43</a></li>
<li>&nbsp; &nbsp; --Calvary was the stone that the builders rejected</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Letters:
<ul>
<li>(41:20) Question on Apostolic Succession</li>
<li>(41:59) Question on asking someone to take off baseball cap in Church&nbsp;</li>
<li>(44:32) Question if it's okay to listen to Eastern Music?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Send him a letter at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:simon@relevantradio.com" data-linkindex="5">simon@relevantradio.com</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>(1:07:12) Word of the Day</li>
<ul>
<li>Greasy&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<li>&nbsp;Phones:</li>
<ul>
<li>(56:56) Jonathan-I am Jewish on my dad's side. What does the blessing that went to Jacob instead of Esau symbolize and how does it relate to those who are in the covenant of Christ?</li>
<li>(1:04:22) Bob-Was the Finding of the Temple scenario the first time that Jesus could have worshiped with Joseph?</li>
<li>(1:06:23) Lucia-What about priests who leave the priesthood. Do they need an annulment?</li>
<li>&nbsp;(1:08:35)Mark-What if the guy who had the wrong wedding garment didnt have enough money? WHy is he being cast out?</li>
<li>(1:11:06) Angelica-Father can you comment on the Song of Songs and how it relates to the soul?</li>
<li>(1:12:37) Joe-Wedding garment. A lot of commentaries refer to this as our good works? Charoty of a pure heart.</li>
<li>(1:17:12) Susan-What is the difference between Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholics?</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Abraham didn't trust God causing Mideast Strife-October 12, 2026

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>

Was Abraham a Jew? -October 9, 2026 

Why Are There So Many Religious Orders? (Special Podcast Highlight)

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