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(10:45) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 How can we receive the gift of God? Matthew 16:24-28 What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (22:22) Break 1 (23:46) Letters: What is the proper way have a Catholic burial? Father talks about a great chilly recipe which uses a special ingredient. When do you need to go to the vigil Mass for it to count? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:21) Break 2 (34:33) Word of the Day Miracles (40:41) Phones: Kelly - I am a new Catholic and have a bunch of ministries sending me info. I don't want to throw their cards away. Can I or should not? Frank - A priest told me to stop going to Church because of my medical problems. Is this right? Steve - Are there such things as angelic manifestations? Roger - Sunday's Reading from Hebrews 11 verse2. What does the Greek word mean that translates to 'commended'?

(5:23) Bible Study: Numbers 20:1-13 Why was it so bad that Moses Struck the rock to get water? Matthew 16:13-23 We must think like God not like human beings (23:35) Break 1 (27:22) Letters: How do I know if I am hearing from God or just my ow thoughts? Who do you contact when the bishop doesn’t guard and protect the sacraments? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:24) Break 2 (37:05) Word of the Day Rebuke (40:47) Phones: Peter - If you don't pray but live by the sacraments only is that bad? Anna - Gospel with Our Father was read a couple of weeks. It is read from the Gospel of Luke. How come this is different than Our Father in the Gospel of Matthew and in Mass? Why does the priest hold the monstrance with a cape and then uncaps his hands? Susanna - How come the large host of the priest is consecrated only and not the hosts for the congregation?

(4:36) Bible Study:           2 Peter 1:16-19 Is the bible mythology? Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 What was Jesus’ favorite title for Himself? (18:57) Break 1 (21:56) Letters: What happens when if you have dementia and can’t make a good confession? Does it matter which host you receive when receiving consecrated hosts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:50) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day Myth (39:09) Phones: Sandy - My 25-year-old grandson is a baptized Catholic and has not received any sacraments. Can a man who is baptized but fell away from the Church go to Confession? Terence - Can you explain to me the 'fear of God'? What is the simplest explanation? Tom - The divinity of Christ. The Transfiguration shows me the humanity of Christ. I believe Jesus needed encouragement. What do you think of this? Carolyn - You mentioned that being on vacation is no excuse to miss Mass. I agree and

(8:00) Bible Study: Numbers 12:1-13 What does it mean to be great in the eyes of the Lord? Matthew 14:22-36 Father shares some interesting insights about this reading. (21:23) Break 1 (29:46) Letters: What is a firm purpose of amendment in confession? How can men not objectify women? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:08) Break 2 (38:52) Word of the Day Snout (41:34) Phones: Russ - What is the connection between Purgatory and Final Judgement? How will the redeemed by judged? Fred - I love the music you play on FSS. Has anyone ever talked about the zinc spark involved in fertilization? I feel this is important to consider in the abortion issue. Maria - Cain and Abel. How could Cain meet other people if he was part of the first family?

Bible Study: Numbers 11:4b-15 The importance of getting your leading straight in the spiritual life. Matthew 14:13-21 How do you discern what God wants you to do? Ezekiel 3:17-21 How do you admonish the sinner? Break 1 Letters: How do I stop sinning with my girlfriend who is leading me into sin? How can the word blessed be used? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Coriander Phones: Don - During the Consecration, the priest sing different phrases while holding it up. Is this right? Karen - My friend died last Saturday and her family is having no funeral. Calling it a celebration of life. This distresses me. Do you have any advice? Bill - What does my daughter have to do to receive Communion again? Linda - What is the difference between the word 'blessed' and 'Bless-ed'? Craig – We are not supposed to add to the consecratory prayer in Missal according to Canon 846 section 1

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(4:03) Bible Study: Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34 Father talks about the reoccurring theme of worshiping golden calves. Matthew 13:31-35 Father explains the kingdom of heaven. (23:02) Break 1 (24:56) Letters: How can we understand the Holy Spirit? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:53) Break 2 (35:03) Word of the Day Running Wild (39:05) Phones: Nick - I am Lutheran and we are close to what Catholics do, do Catholics believe we will not be saved if not in the Church? (follow up from Inner life) Victoria - Question about yesterday's reading in Genesis 18. Why does it phrase it that 'God must go Down'? Pat - Why are there more books in the Catholic bible. my Family is mostly protestant. James - In Genesis there are two creation accounts. why is there a difference between.

(5:20) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 What is belief and faith really? Father explains. Matthew 20:20-28 Why does Jesus not always give us what we ask for? (17:30) Break 1 (24:21) Letters: What does Jesus mean when He says He is the corner stone? How do you know if a print of the bible is approved by the Church? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:41) Break 2 (37:19) Word of the Day Surpassing Power (40:55) Phones: Deedee - Can you give me a brief overview how to become a saint? Pedro - If I am following the rosary in the car but not as closely as when I am praying with my rosary, will I still receive grace? Thomas - If God doesn't answer prayers because it's not for our good, how about the people without food and those affected by war?

(11:18) Bible Study: Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b Father talks about Our Lady of Fatima Matthew 13:10-17 What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains (23:39) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: Father talks about Zachariah’s prophecy and what it means as well as how the Mass is a sacrifice. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:23) Break 2 (37:11) Word of the Day Parables (38:50) Phones: Iris - Have you heard of the archetypes cards? I know someone who has them in their home. I think they're new age. Michelle - My mother in law passed and sister in law passed. Priest doing last rights. If you're not conscious, will they do the apostolic pardon? Does it remove purgatory? Joanna - In the Our Father...when it says thy kingdom come...I know Father has a unique way of thinking of kingdom. Could you please explain that?

(3:36) Bible Study:  Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 How is the Eucharist part of the testing in our lives? Matthew 13:1-9 What does the Holy of Holy’s have to do with wheat? Father explains (21:15) Break 1 (23:44) Letters: Father talks about the examination of conscience and how to go even deeper in your examination. How many Marys were there in the bibe?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:25) Break 2 (39:29) Word of the Day Father shares an interesting word of the Day (41:34) Phones: Cindy - I ordered a necklace, and they shipped the wrong item, it is a rosary that can be wear as a necklace, with a cross not a crucifix. Is it appropriate to wear it? Michael - What does the Catholic Church teaches about Mass deportations? Are they good or not?

(4:25) Bible Study: Song of Songs 3:1-4b Does the song of Songs mention God? Father explores this. 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 When you lose someone you love dearly a part of you dies. It’s the same way with Jesus. John 20:1-2, 11-18 Father explains the resurrection account describe in this passage (21:54) Break 1 (25:46) Letters: Father talks about how the traditional Latin Mass is comprised largely of young people. How do you come back into the Church after you have been away for a long time? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:27) Break 2 (38:36) Word of the Day Love (39:33) Phones: Carolyn - Curious about Mass, people not going to receive communion, week after week. I wonder why? John - First reading today, the song of songs. If the poetry is a prophecy of Mary Magdalene searching for Jesus the morning of the Resurrection? Cathy - How do you live like brother and sister? I am married a second time; I just haven't gotten my ann

(2:52) Bible Study: Exodus 14:5-18 Freedom is scary but God stretches us in our freedom Matthew 12:38-42 Why is it important that Jesus was dead for three days? (19:00) Break 1 (24:52) Letters: Why did Jesus wait till the end to offer the final chalice? Can you obtain a dispensation from a priest for going on vacation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:26) Break 2 (36:11) Word of the Day Lyrics to El Shaddai (40:08) Phones: Jamie - Question about a Catholic marrying a non-Catholic... will it be valid, should we attend the wedding? Sue – Regarding Lent: why do we observe the 40 days of Lent before Easter? Trisha - Book of Exodus in chapter 13, who are all these people?

(4:25) Bible Study: Exodus 11:10—12:14 What are the differences and similarities of the Mass and the Passover?  Matthew 12:1-8 What does it mean that Jesus desires mercy and not sacrifice? (22:28) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: How many new years are there in the Jewish Calendar? Do we need to refrain from blood and meat now days? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:39) Break 2 (37:21)Word of the Day Perpetual Institution (39:53) Phones: Mark - I went to mass and the readings were about trusting god's plan. I had surgery and was not allowed to eat anything that day and so I didn't take communion. Should I have taken it as part of trusting god's plan? Pat - My family has gotten into Judaism. what do i do? it threw me a little. Greg - the gospel says 'Jesus WAS saying' instead of 'he said'. It’s not quite fully in past tense. what’s your thought on that? Sal - I was trying to give rosaries to some Christians who came t

Bible Study: Exodus 3:13-20 What is the importance of the name of God? The answer is surprising. Matthew 11:28-30 Was this a funny sang? Break 1 Letters: Can the devil tempt us through our dreams? How do you reconcile the new and the old Mass? If you donate your body to science can you still have a funeral Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Burden Phones: Aaron - What is the reason behind we don’t do the Latin Mass anymore? Very respectfully and genuinely asking. Once I heard it was for uniformity, and keeping the same language, but it seems know with Mass being said in different languages, there is no uniformity. I am confused and would like some clarity. Glen Marie - Conference in New Jersey on Exorcism, does the blessing they gave us also apply to the articles online? Jarod - Council of Jerusalem, abstain from unlawful marriage, and abstain from blood. Do Christians still need to abstain blood and

(3:37) Bible Study: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 Monotheism grew over time. But it took time to develop. Matthew 11:25-27 What does childlike mean? Father explains. (21:41) Break 1 (25:54) Letters: Was Jonah literal or not? Father explains some bible verses about the judgement. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:38) Break 2 (40:22) Word of the Day Carmel vs caramel (42:05) Phones: Anna - She was to share her experience with angels. Just got a surgery a few days ago. Wrigley 10-years-old - My daughter, Wrigley, has a question: how to sleep better at night? What type of prayer to say to ease her mind and trust God better? Lisa - RE: email about revelation and final judgment. We all have a particular judgement, but according to the catechism, those who die in mortal sin, go straight to hell. So they don’t have a particular judgement?

(3:54) Bible Study: Exodus 2:1-15a What were tribes in this time? It different than you would think. Matthew 11:20-24 Is the new Testament historical or not? (20:46) Break 1 (22:34) Letters: What can we do to lighten the burden of our priests? What do boys and girls do for fun during the time of Fatima? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:52) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day Goodly (39:47) Phones: Terence - what was the first mass? also how is it a perpetual sacrifice? Mike - I work at another radio station. We play some catholic content but we also have a psychic. Should I leave?

(4:39) Bible Study: Exodus 1:8-14, 22 What does this passage have to do with immigration? (25:09) Break 1 (27:43) Letters: Is the last supper accurately portrayed in the Chosen? Father also shares a letter about the similarities of Catholics and Lutherans. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:20) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day Righteous Man (39:46) Phones: Joe - Should only a priest pray over someone to 'release the holy spirit' Angelica - In light of our saint today, how do we understand the hiddenness of the saints’ victories?