When you feel that anger flair up, Fr. Richard Simon has powerful advice that cuts straight through to the heart.

 

Your personal grudge isn’t doing anyone any favors (least of all you). 👀

 

 

Word of the Day: "Vengeance"

 

Fr. Simon looks at the Old Testament where the prophet Jeremiah is praying for God to smite his enemies. Like, full-on “Let me watch You take them down, Lord.” 

 

Fr. Simon brings up the classic line from God in Deuteronomy 32:35: “Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.”

 

The Hebrew word for vengeance is “naqam.” Which literally just means… vengeance. (No fancy theological loopholes there.)

 

 

Revenge ≠ Righteous

 

Fr. Simon shares this key insight:

 

“When I take vengeance, I'm saying to God: ‘I’ll handle this. I don’t need You.’”

 

💡 Translation: Trying to get even = trying to play God. That job’s taken. 👑

 

 

😤 “But I Can’t Forgive Them!”

 

This is where Fr. Simon says: 

 

Forgiveness just means letting go.

 

You don’t have to feel all warm and fuzzy. You just have to stop clutching that bitterness like it’s a spiritual security blanket.

 

If you're stuck? He gives this gem: 👉 "Lord, I can't forgive them, but I give You permission to forgive them for me."

 

YES. That counts. 🙌

 

 

🚫 Theological Road Rage? Don't Do It.

 

Fr. Simon brings the laughs with a dead-on warning about what he calls:

 

“Theological road rage”: when you stew over someone who wronged you and plot little imaginary vengeance stories

 

🛑 Cut it out. Not only does it not help, but often the other person may not even know you're upset.

 

 

❤️ A Sweet Real-Life Story from a Listener

 

Mary from St. Paul calls in to share how she was able to forgive:

 

-She’s at adoration, feeling angry at someone.

 

-Turns out… that someone is literally in the chapel too. 😳

 

-She hears God gently say: “She’s my kid too.”

 

Fr. Simon laughs and adds:

 

“I always tell God, ‘If You knew people like I do, You wouldn’t like them!’ But… He still does. He even likes me.”

 

 

 

🛐 TL;DR Spiritual Nuggets:

 

-Forgiveness is not a feeling, it’s a decision.

 

-Let go of the “you owe me” mindset.

 

-God loves the person you can’t stand. Just like He loves you.

 

-Don’t let anger rent space in your heart... especially when the rent is paid in peace.

 

 

📢 Final Thought: If you’re still angry, offer that hot mess up to God. He’s got the eternal toolbox to fix it. You don’t.

 

Honestly... life’s too short for theological road rage.

 

 

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When you feel that anger flair up, Fr. Richard Simon has powerful advice that cuts straight through to the heart.
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Your personal grudge isn&rsquo;t doing anyone any favors (least of all you). 👀
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Word of the Day: "Vengeance"
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Fr. Simon looks at the Old Testament where the prophet Jeremiah is praying for God to smite his enemies. Like, full-on &ldquo;Let me watch You take them down, Lord.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Fr. Simon brings up the classic line from God in Deuteronomy 32:35: &ldquo;Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.&rdquo;
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The Hebrew word for vengeance is &ldquo;naqam.&rdquo; Which literally just means&hellip; vengeance. (No fancy theological loopholes there.)
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Revenge &ne; Righteous
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Fr. Simon shares this key insight:
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&ldquo;When I take vengeance, I'm saying to God: &lsquo;I&rsquo;ll handle this. I don&rsquo;t need You.&rsquo;&rdquo;
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💡 Translation:&nbsp;Trying to get even = trying to play God. That job&rsquo;s taken. 👑
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😤 &ldquo;But I&nbsp;Can&rsquo;t Forgive Them!&rdquo;
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This is where Fr. Simon says:&nbsp;
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Forgiveness just means letting go.
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&nbsp;
You don&rsquo;t have to feel all warm and fuzzy. You just have to stop clutching that bitterness like it&rsquo;s a spiritual security blanket.
&nbsp;
If you're stuck? He gives this gem: 👉 "Lord, I can't forgive them, but I give You permission to forgive them for me."
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YES. That counts. 🙌
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🚫 Theological Road Rage? Don't Do It.
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Fr. Simon brings the laughs with a dead-on warning about what he calls:
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&ldquo;Theological road rage&rdquo;: when you stew over someone who wronged you and plot little imaginary vengeance stories
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🛑 Cut it out. Not only does it not help, but often&nbsp;the other person may not even know you're upset.
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❤️ A Sweet Real-Life Story from a Listener
&nbsp;
Mary from St. Paul calls in to share how she was able to forgive:
&nbsp;
-She&rsquo;s at adoration, feeling angry at someone.
&nbsp;
-Turns out&hellip; that someone is literally in the chapel too. 😳
&nbsp;
-She hears God gently say: &ldquo;She&rsquo;s my kid too.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Fr. Simon laughs and adds:
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&ldquo;I always tell God, &lsquo;If You knew people like I do, You wouldn&rsquo;t like them!&rsquo; But&hellip; He still does. He even likes me.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
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🛐 TL;DR Spiritual Nuggets:
&nbsp;
-Forgiveness is not a feeling, it&rsquo;s a decision.
&nbsp;
-Let go of the &ldquo;you owe me&rdquo; mindset.
&nbsp;
-God loves the person you can&rsquo;t stand. Just like He loves you.
&nbsp;
-Don&rsquo;t let anger rent space in your heart... especially when the rent is paid in peace.
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📢&nbsp;Final Thought: If you&rsquo;re still angry, offer that hot mess up to God. He&rsquo;s got the eternal toolbox to fix it. You don&rsquo;t.
&nbsp;
Honestly... life&rsquo;s too short for theological road rage.
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The&nbsp;best way to listen to the Best of the Week is on our #1 Free Catholic App. It&rsquo;s free and always will be! To get and share the Relevant Radio app, check it out <a href="https://relevantradio.com/listen/get-the-app/">here</a>.

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Life can get busy, and it's easy to miss out on the captivating moments from your favorite Relevant Radio shows. But now, we've got you covered! "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" brings you the crème de la crème of Relevant Radio's programming. We carefully curate and compile the most engaging and relevant content from the past week, just for you! Get ready to catch up on faith, culture, current events, and personal growth, all in one convenient and easily accessible podcast. It's like having a front-row seat to the most compelling moments from Relevant Radio's diverse range of shows. So, whether you're an active Relevant Radio listener or new to our programming, "The Best of the Week - Relevant Radio Podcast" is your passport to a world of knowledge, growth, and inspiration.