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(4:40) Bible Study: 
Sirarch 5:1-8
You are special in God’s eyes, the only eyes that matter.
Mark 9:41-50
What is salt? Father explains its hidden meaning

(21:11) Break 1
(22:48) Letters:
Are the Deuterocanonical books inspired? How does marriage represent the Trinity? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:44) Break 2
(34:22) Word of the Day: 
Little ones
(38:41) Phones:
Steve - At a wake, sometimes I'll hear Catholic people say, 'that's not Mom's body, that's a shell.'  What does he think about that.
Lauren - I heard someone say Jesus called them three times to join him, upon their passing.  Has heard that before?
Pat- Could you explain when you said, 'Babies are burnt alive.' He said this about 10 minutes ago.
Theresa - In the OT, when Israelites started to worship false Gods, like Baal and Molech, what where those false Gods.  Where they manmade objects, demons, something else.
Kevin - Who would the apostles confess to, after Jesus died?

<ul>
<li>(4:40) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Sirach/5?1">Sirarch 5:1-8</a>
<ul>
<li>You are special in God&rsquo;s eyes, the only eyes that matter.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/mark/9?41">Mark 9:41-50</a>
<ul>
<li>What is salt? Father explains its hidden meaning</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:11) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(22:48) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Are the Deuterocanonical books inspired? How does marriage represent the Trinity? 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>
(33:44) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(34:22) Word of the Day: 
<ul>
<li>Little ones</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(38:41) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Steve - At a wake, sometimes I'll hear Catholic people say, 'that's not Mom's body, that's a shell.'&nbsp; What does he think about that.</li>
<li>Lauren - I heard someone say Jesus called them three times to join him, upon their passing.&nbsp; Has heard that before?</li>
<li>Pat- Could you explain when you said, 'Babies are burnt alive.' He said this about 10 minutes ago.</li>
<li>Theresa - In the OT, when Israelites started to worship false Gods, like Baal and Molech, what where those false Gods.&nbsp; Where they manmade objects, demons, something else.</li>
<li>Kevin - Who would the apostles confess to, after Jesus died?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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Why Salt? - Father Simon Says - February 27, 2025

(2:30) Bible Study: 
Genesis 3:9-15, 20
How does this reading tie in with the Immaculate Conception?

(23:00) Break 1
(26:52) Letters:
What do different faiths believe about infant baptism? How do the commandments help us to know God’s will? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(36:50) Break 2
(37:31) Word of the Day
Apple
(39:15) Phones:
Sharon - Did Mary have to say yes throughout her life, or it was a package deal with her first yes to the Angel Gabriel? How was it different than with Adam and Eve, before then sin?
Gerrie - What do you know about the Alpha program, a Christian study, but I heard the Catholic Church is using it too.
Mike - Regarding Mass this morning, when is it considered too late?

<ul>
<li>(2:30) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/3?9">Genesis 3:9-15, 20</a>
<ul>
<li>How does this reading tie in with the Immaculate Conception?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(23:00) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(26:52) Letters:
<ul>
<li>What do different faiths believe about infant baptism? How do the commandments help us to know God&rsquo;s will? 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>
(36:50) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(37:31) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Apple</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:15) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Sharon - Did Mary have to say yes throughout her life, or it was a package deal with her first yes to the Angel Gabriel? How was it different than with Adam and Eve, before then sin?</li>
<li>Gerrie - What do you know about the Alpha program, a Christian study, but I heard the Catholic Church is using it too.</li>
<li>Mike - Regarding Mass this morning, when is it considered too late?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Immaculate Conception - Father Simon Says - December 8, 2025

(3:15) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 29:17-24
Redeemed and the world to come.
Matthew 9:27-31
What does this passage mean really?

(21:39) Break 1
(23:21) Letters:
Is there a difference between someone who sins and someone who is a regular sinner? How does the gift of tears relate to the other gifts of the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:16) Break 2
(33:44) Word of the Day
Santa Claus
(37:02) Phones:
Diane - In the New Testament it says 'many are called but few are chosen'. What does it mean that, 'few are chosen'
Alonzo - The priest at Mass today said the Matthew that wrote the Gospel is not the same Matthew who was an Apostle. Is this true?
Joseph - I want to push back against the letter you received about sin. Wouldn’t it be the case that if someone aims at a different target, they still miss the target so 'Hamartia' could still apply?
Rich - In the New Testament the historic Jesus says he is not allowed to associate with the Canaanite woman. What is your interpretation of this passage? I think Jesus is rejecting Catholicism here because Catholicism comes from the Etruscans.

<ul>
<li>(3:15) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/Isaiah/29?17">Isaiah 29:17-24</a>
<ul>
<li>Redeemed and the world to come.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/9?27">Matthew 9:27-31</a>
<ul>
<li>What does this passage mean really?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(21:39) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(23:21) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Is there a difference between someone who sins and someone who is a regular sinner? How does the gift of tears relate to the other gifts of the bible? 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>
(32:16) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(33:44) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Santa Claus</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(37:02) Phones:
<ul>
<li>Diane - In the New Testament it says 'many are called but few are chosen'. What does it mean that, 'few are chosen'</li>
<li>Alonzo - The priest at Mass today said the Matthew that wrote the Gospel is not the same Matthew who was an Apostle. Is this true?</li>
<li>Joseph - I want to push back against the letter you received about sin. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be the case that if someone aims at a different target, they still miss the target so 'Hamartia' could still apply?</li>
<li>Rich - In the New Testament the historic Jesus says he is not allowed to associate with the Canaanite woman. What is your interpretation of this passage? I think Jesus is rejecting Catholicism here because Catholicism comes from the Etruscans.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Santa Claus - Father Simon Says - December 5, 2025

(4:38) Bible Study: 
Isaiah 26:1-6
Why is it important to know what is the kingdom of heaven?
Matthew 7:21, 24-27
Where does the phrase Faith alone come from?

(26:44) Break 1
(28:56) Letters:
Father answers a question about a child who is studying Islam. Father talks about citizen ship and in particular our heavenly citizenship. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:11) Break 2
(38:04) Word of the Day
Rampart
(39:46) Phones:
David - I make a big deal about saving Christmas for the right time. My kids have started complaining when they hear Christmas music too early. I don’t want to raise a group of grinches but I want to celebrate at the right time.
Maria - My friend was has a religious but is now a lay person and has a niece who is married but not in the church. She says she doesn’t need to say anything because Jesus says to love your neighbor and love god' Can you set her straight?
Rita - tomorrow is first Friday and all of our priests will be at funeral. Will I have to start over my novena if they are just offering a communion service?

<ul>
<li>(4:38) Bible Study: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/isaiah/26?1">Isaiah 26:1-6</a>
<ul>
<li>Why is it important to know what is the kingdom of heaven?</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7?21">Matthew 7:21, 24-27</a>
<ul>
<li>Where does the phrase Faith alone come from?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
(26:44) Break 1
<ul>
<li>(28:56) Letters:
<ul>
<li>Father answers a question about a child who is studying Islam. Father talks about citizen ship and in particular our heavenly citizenship. 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>
(37:11) Break 2
<ul>
<li>(38:04) Word of the Day
<ul>
<li>Rampart</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>(39:46) Phones:
<ul>
<li>David - I make a big deal about saving Christmas for the right time. My kids have started complaining when they hear Christmas music too early. I don&rsquo;t want to raise a group of grinches but I want to celebrate at the right time.</li>
<li>Maria - My friend was has a religious but is now a lay person and has a niece who is married but not in the church. She says she doesn&rsquo;t need to say anything because Jesus says to love your neighbor and love god' Can you set her straight?</li>
<li>Rita - tomorrow is first Friday and all of our priests will be at funeral. Will I have to start over my novena if they are just offering a communion service?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

Why Salt? - Father Simon Says - February 27, 2025

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