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(3:09) Bible Study:  Is 40:1-11 Comfort my people. What does that mean? Father explains Mt 18:12-14 What is the value of sheep? Father Explains (17:41) Break 1 (18:28) Letters (from December 3, 2024): How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com (28:46) Break 2 (30:27) Word of the Day (from December 3, 2024): Faithfulness (35:56) Phones (from December 3, 2024): Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(4:16) Bible Study: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 ---The rib guards the heart and Adam was meant to guard Eve and he failed miserably.  (9:45) On the Immaculate Conception (21:32) Letters-The souls in purgatory praying for us? Did Mary commit venial sins?  (30:50) Word of the Day-Immaculate (31:59) Phones --Bruce: I'm an Evangelical. We believe that you shall not boil your kid in mother's milk (referencing Exodus 23:19). We believe this refers to the Virgin Mary. What does Fr. Simon think? --Joni-I'm part of the Militia of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Our Bishop gave dispensation for Holy Day but I felt I needed to go to mass because I have membership in the Militia. Why did some Bishops decided to give dispensation? --Tom-Circumcision question. Mary would have to be different. The sin nature is transferred from the Father and not the mother in Jewish law. This is how Christ could come into world with out sin. What do you think? --Craig-How did Mary give birth without labor pains? --Jimmy-Weren't Adam and Eve immacula

(7:42)Bible Study: IS 29:17-24 Israel has two Messiahs? Father explains this little known fact MT 9:27-31 Why did the blind people call out Son of David? The answer is probably going to be surprising to you. (21:33) Break 1 (24:55) Letters: What was the first Christian thanksgiving? Can baptism impart Grace if someone doesn’t believe in the Gospel? Father answers these and other questions. Want to ask a question? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (38:45) Break 2 (41:28) Word of the Day: Ecclesia (43:05) Phones: Christian - Do you have any advice on being younger. My parents are upset with me because I haven’t figured out what I want to do.

(2:59) Bible Study: Is 26:1-6 Father talks about the meaning of the word Kingdom in the Bible Mt 7:21, 24-27 Father refutes the idea that works have nothing to do with salvation (22:50) Break 1 (24:14) Letters: How do we know that the Bible is really authentic? Father answers this and other questions from our listeners. Want to send him an email? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (37:23) Break 2 (38:49) Word of the Day: fool (40:52) Phones: Maria - How bad is it for me to support businesses that give money to planned parenthood indirectly/directly Judy - If you get all of your sacraments but don't get married in the church do you go to hell?

(4:32) Bible Study: Is 25:6-10a What is the juicy food mentioned in the Bible? Father explains Mt 15:29-37 Father explains this reading (19:21) Break 1 (20:22) Letters: Why shouldn’t you take the Eucharist but rather receive it humbly? Is it okay to watch Mass on the TV instead of going in person? What ist e meaning of lighting candles at church? Father answers these and other questions. Want to send him an email (31:18) Break 2 (33:07) Word of the Day: Staff (37:04) Phones: Barbara - From yesterday’s reading from Isiah, could you explain cobra's den and adder's lair. Tasha - Michael the Archangel, but he's a saint.  How could he be a saint Nunzio - Blessed Salt, where do you place the Blessed Salt? Catherine - Is it okay for an orthodox to go to Catholic Church and could receive communion

(3:19) Bible Study: Is 11:1-10 Father shares what it meant to be Jewish in a land of Pagans Lk 10:21-24 Father briefly but effectively covers this bible passage (20:45) Break 1 (21:31) Letters: How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com (31:49) Break 2 (33:30) Word of the Day: Faithfulness (39:00) Phones: Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(3:22) Bible Study: Is 2:1-5 Father gives an overview about the book of Isaiah which is very helpful. Mt 8:5-11 Father shares the translation of servant in this passage. (20:26) Break 1 (22:19) Letters: How do you distinguish the difference between believe and trust? What is a good book recommendation about Martin Luther? Why are feelings not a good measurement of how much faith you have? Father answers these and many more questions. (38:44) Break 2 Word of the Day: Faith Phones: Mary - Sometimes it seems like the alter server takes the purification vessels should be taken away from the Mass. How much should you clean the vessels? Alex - Looking for a book recommendation for my very smart sister (who is fluent in Latin) to help bring her back to the faith

Check out this awesome encore show from November 26, 2024! (11:27) Bible Study:  RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:01) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Signs and Wonders (38:59) Phones: Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible? Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic? Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession

We wanted to air yesterday's show today in honor of Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family! (4:31) Bible Study:  RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described

(4:31) Bible Study: RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described

(11:27) Bible Study: RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:01) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Signs and Wonders (38:59) Phones: Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible? Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic? Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession

(3:59) Bible Study: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Who re the 144,00 in the bible? Father has a theory which is very compelling. LK 21:1-4 Father shares just how little the woman had. (20:51) Break 1 (22:14) Letters: Father Simon answers questions from listeners who send him mail. Send your questions to simon@relevantradio.com (32:02) Break 2 (33:11) Word of the Day: Harp (35:07) Phones: Frances - Revelations readings from last week: What are the 7 Spirits? William - Are there more Challises used for the congregation? Can they be anywhere on the altar? Dean - Jesus cursed the fig tree. What does Jesus have against the fig tree? Todd - My Lutheran pastor says 'he forgives us our sins in the name of Jesus'. Polly - When did we as a Church put the crucified body on the cross?

(5:19) Bible Study: RV 10:8-11 Why is the scroll sweet to the taste and then biter in the stomach? Father Explains LK 19:45-48 Father explains what the temple was historically. (21:39) Break 1 (24:31) Letters: Father talks about whether or not to tell your children about Santa Claus, how does loving ourselves show that we love God, what the meaning of the parable with the talents means and many other questions from our listeners (35:33) Break 2 (37:23) Word of the Day: Den of Thieves (38:26) Phones: Patricia - I was teaching CCD and have a question about 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians 5:22-23, there are only 9. Where do the other 3 fruits come from? Michal - Is the eating of the squirrel chapter 2 3 of Book of Esequiel, does it pre-figure or shadow the Holy Eucharist? It can be understood eating the word of God. Tina - Niece is going to have surgery on Monday, she thinks praying for herself is selfish. Angela - Can you comment of end-of-life experiences? People that claim tha

(6:08) Bible Study: RV 5:1-10 Visions are strange things and father explains some of the visions in today’s readings. (20:37) Break 1 (21:38) Letters: Father answers a question from his favorite verse in the New Testament. What is the Saint Joeph Chaplet? What is the deposit of Faith? Father Simon answers these and other questions sent to him at simon@relevantradio.com (32:17) Break 2 (33:06) Word of the Day: Visitation (37:10) Phones: Kay - If a couple is civilly married, but had Catholic marriages before and are in the process of receiving a declaration of nullity, can a priest give them a dispensation to receive Holy Communion? John - Book by Fr. John Tickle on revelation - Do you know about this book and is it good? Oneta - I got a hysterectomy - am I truly living my marriage or am I living in sin after doing that? Bob - Matthew 12 -  the queen of the south

(3:02) Bible Study: Rv 4:1-11 What are visions? Father Simon Explains Lk 19:11-28  What does this story of Jesus really mean? Father explains (24:30) Break 1 (25:18) Letters: How do you explain to a protestant that Saints can hear the prayers of the faithful? How Jesus can share His power with us? Why was Jesus crowned with thorns? Father answers these and other questions (35:12) Break 2 (35:48) Word of the Day: Green Wood (38:29) Phones: Tracy - I've recently to the Church and my oldest son also converted.  We're planning a Christmas family gathering.  My son feels like we shouldn't gather w/family that are living in sexual sin and not really believers.   What do you think? Charlynne - Last Sunday we went to Church and a family brought wine/host during offertory.  After he took the wine/host, the priest took the baby and lifted baby on the altar.  What do you think? Bernadine - I invited a friend to go to mass w/me.  She's not a practicing Catholic.  She went to communion.  How culpable

(2:59) Bible Study: RV 3:1-6, 14-22 Father takes some well-educated interesting guesses at this passage. (20:27) Break 1 (22:38) Letters: How do you know if you are doing something superstitious or something out of love?  How do I talk with a protestant friend who left his wife for a new woman? Father answers these and many other questions. (35:18) Break 2 (36:28) Word of the Day: Throne (39:42) Phones: Cynthia - My deceased sister has always wanted to be sprinkled in the ocean.  When she passed away, I asked my Catholic priest and he said, no you can't do that.  The ashes have to be in the ground or mausoleum.  I'm so torn.  Her ashes are in my house.  She passed away 2017. Jerry - Is the spiritual communion blessing that you hear on the radio, is the same if you're there in person?

(6:51) Bible Study: RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Don’t be alarmed when people preach about the doom day. (26:19) Break 1 (27:22) Letters: What is a good way to count the consecrated host? How can my daughter who is going to college fight against the woke agenda? Father answers these and more questions that came in. (37:21) Break 2 (38:59) Word of the Day: shot-nus (42:15) Phones: Drew - Question on last week’s word of the day- kingdom. Can you explain more? Paul - Do we really need to know every word to the songs during mass and is Latin needed to learn these? Nunzio - My friend gave me a mezuzah. I can't put it on the door right since I'm Catholic?

(9:30) Bible Study: 2 JN 4-9 Why is the Church talked about as a woman? (23:49) Break 1 (24:46) Letters: What is the difference between the assumption of Mary and the Ascension of Jesus? Is cremation permitted by the Church? Father answers these and other questions. Sen us your emails at Simon@relevatradio.com. (33:35) Break 2 (34:33) Word of the Day: Vulture (37:47) Phones: Cathy - Could he explain when Jesus was on the cross and said, 'Why have you forsaken me?' Tom - What do you think about this? Fr. Simon said that it's possible that the people responsible for the crucifixion were the Samaritans.  However, some friends said it was the Sadducees were responsible.  What do you think?

(2:03) Bible Study: PHMN 7-20 Why do we believe the bible is the word of God? (25:57) Break 1 (26:54) Letters: How did Saint Ignatius manage to send out letters while he was held captive? What is the meaning of the word “bound” in the bible? Father answer these and other questions from our listeners. (34:37) Break 2 (35:42) Word of the Day: Kingdom (40:54) Phones: Don - I'm teaching a confirmation class and they asked me How many saints are there and also, did saints commit sin while they were living? Marta - Comment: That refers to the part of the digestive system, where your blood goes after you eat, that's why no exercise or swim after eating. Ken - If I need confirmation, I'm an adult and in state of grace and did first communion? Paul - Comment:  Fr. was talking about the aborted babies a couple days ago; In my opinion they go to heaven, they're martyrs.

Check out this awesome encore show from November 10, 2024. Wis 6:1-11 Father talks about wisdom and politicians Lk 17:11-19 What’s the meaning of leprosy in the law? Mass Hysteria: Father talks about incense at mass Word of the Day: Master Callers Did we all arrive from Noah’s and his family? Does God love everyone? Where does priestly celibacy come from?