Father Simon Says

(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?

(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 th

(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 o

(4:37) Bible Study: Isaiah 25:6-10a Fatty foods in the Bible Matthew 15:29-37 The geological importance of this passage (19:17) Break 1 (31:52) Letters: Is it a sin to arrest protesters against a Pride parade? Father answers this and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:56) Break 2 (37:00) Word of the Day Amazed (40:09) Phones: Kimberly - I need to know about to making a sign of the cross with my left hand because my right shoulder is broken. Rita - When was the revision to the church calendar and when were some of the saints taken off? I’m trying to plan my funeral and I want to play some Elvis at my funeral. is that, ok? Hue - Mathew 6;18. My friend said that Catholics show off the ashes on our foreheads and we should do more praying in private. can you comment

(5:03) Bible Study: Isaiah 11:1-10 Father talks about the 7 gifts o the Holy spirit and how they are different from the manifestations of the spirit. Luke 10:21-24 Who are the people that know God well? (23:06) Break 1 (24:48) Letters: What was the early Mass like? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:33) Break 2 (37:44) Word of the Day Filioque (44:35) Phones: Anya - My son is starting to ask questions about protestants because he is surrounded by them at college. Where should I start? Lily - Is a Lutheran Baptism accepted in the Catholic church.

(5:39) Bible Study: Isaiah 4:2-6 The escape of Israel from the Assyrians Matthew 8:5-11 Father puts to rest a up and coming misinterpretation of this reading. (23:37) Break 1 (25:15) Letters: Is Galatians 4: 7 a reference to infant baptism? Why is baptism allowed in infants? What is the Byzantine Church?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:18) Break 2 (34:57) Word of the Day Trinity (40:08) Phones: Olivia - In the Old Testament there are two words that were used regarding Adam and Eve, and the consecration by Moses by his brother Aaron as high priest. Can you expand on those? Joseph - Does there need to be a sacrifice in order to be worshiped? Kathy - How to understand St. Catherine of Sienna's dialogue?

Check out this encore from December 1, 2023 Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision  Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers:  (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams?  (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God (40:53) - How the scroll above the crucifix and how that could be interpreted as 'King of the Jews?' (45:42) - Thanks for helping me in my faith!  (48:59) - Are the corporal and spiritual works of mercy equally weighted?

Check out this great encore show from November 15, 2023! Bible Study: (1:56) Lk 17:11-19 Leprosy,  the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ Letters (19:54) - Parable of the Vineyard (21:33) - Why is there so much suffering?  (23:24) - why is the Holy Spirit Lord?  (24:04) - Is Hell for real?  (24:58) - Judging the Law (28:56) - why did the Samaritan go to the priest?  Word of the Day: Pity (32:47) Callers (35:42) - Could you explain why the hemorrhaging woman was unclean and what circumstances for those with the blood issues why where they unclean? (38:51) - Family friend committed suicide; what should I say to the family?  (42:49) - Why do we say that Matrimony was instituted by Christ when there was marriages before Christ? (44:59) - Friend was divorced was remarried and then her first husband died.  Does she still need annulment? (48:52) - Parisa and Rapture from Thessalonians: Rapture is from the Greek, and Latin uses a diff form of that verb. Could you e

(3:17) Bible Study: Daniel 2:31-45 History or fabrication? Father explains Luke 21:5-11 The wall that hurt your eyes to look at when the sun shown on it. (24:47) Break 1 (25:53) Letters: Did Luke ever meet Jesus? Why does God allow us to make mistakes? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:25) Break 2 (37:27) Word of the Day Mercurius (39:38) Phones: Anita - 1. What effect do you think Jesus had with the elders? 2. About what St. Faustina said, is Jesus suffering in Heaven? John - To enter hot dog eating contest, is that a sin of gluttony? Jay - Does Baptism requires 3 emersions in the water? or just one? Rose - I have been told they used to charge for confessions, is that true?

(3:52) Bible Study: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 What is the meaning of the apocalypse?  Luke 21:1-4 What does it mean to sound a trumpet when giving alms (21:56) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Can someone with Alzheimer's receive the holy communion? When is the feast day of people from the Old Testament? Where did Mary and John stand next to the cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:50) Break 2 (32:48) Word of the Day Roman (34:04) Phones: Brother John - I have heard multiple time Fr. Simon say that the Catholic Church used to be a top Christian church. Is it not more? Why you say that. Anne - Should I take my brother with intellectual disability to confession? Eileen - Why are the new missals 2026 no longer having the Eucharistic prayer in them? Maritza - How to best approach our pastor in our congregation in our Catholic Church: no time for devotion, or recollection before Mass, it has become kind of protestant? Joseph - How does Aristo

(8:15) Bible Study:  1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 Father talks about the origin of Hanukkah Luke 19:45-48 How was the priesthood made a political tool? (25:10) Break 1 (25:51) Letters: How are we suppose understand miracles and apparitions? Can you have righteous Anger? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:22) Break 2 (37:06) Word of the Day Dedication (38:29) Phones: Keith - In Luke, Jesus describes the parable of the coin. I feel like he is described as a cheap salesmen. what am I missing? Tom - who wrote the mosaic laws? Judy - How do I share the idea of hearing God's voice with my students? Robert - Is Jacob considered a saint from the OT? Joanna - My husband might convert but he only goes to mass because of me and our kids. we aren’t married. Resources: National Catholic Youth Conference https://plus.relevantradio.com/videos/national-catholic-youth-conference-11-21-2025-16-31-13

(3:42) Bible Study: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 To be in the world without being of the world Luke 19:41-44 Father shares the story of him digging a hole. (21:13) Break 1 (22:12) Letters: How does the resurrection of the body going to work for Christians? How do you be come ready to defend the hope of Christ in you? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:46) Break 2 (37:28) Word of the Day Bishop (43:19) Phones: Randy - What color vestments does a priest wear on all saints day. Mike - Is crying a deep expression of the soul? if our eyes are the windows maybe tears are spiritual. Jamie - My mother-in-law is getting married in a mega church and has left the church. Should we go if we get invited? Kaden - what is the biblical difference between presbyter and episcopal?

(3:42) Bible Study from Maccabees – 1 & 2 Maccabees are often neglected but are very important for us in understanding the plan of God. Did you know the New Testament is a lot thinner than the Old Testament? That is because the New Testament is simply the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As Catholics, we need to consider the history of salvation, and reading Maccabees can help us do that.   (23:40) Break 1  Letters: (26:29) Email – Celia: Why was the veil of the Holy of Holies torn in 2 when Jesus died? (31:52) Email -  I am feeling hopeless. How can I overcome this?   (40:39) Break 2   (41:11) Word of the Day - “Mna”    (44:47) Phones: (45:18) Carlos - In the case of an emergency and when there is no water, what do you do for Baptism? (47:07) Bob - My grandkids aren’t being taught good Catholic teaching at home. Where can I start with them?

(7:14) Bible Study: 1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Father talks about the sacredness of he Eucharist. (22:57) Break 1 The Heart of the Heart of God (31:07) Letters: What are the different types of love. Father talks about the good the true and the beautiful. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:19) Break 2 (40:42) Word of the Day See (46:22) Phones: Steve - Last wed. you said you would tell us a story about St. Josephat and you never got to it. also, in Luke 2, Simeon 'appeared' and the other bible is said that he 'inspired by the spirit by the spirit' James - I say a rosary every day so do I have to do two if I want to participate in the Novena? Pete - My grandmother said that she might have been visited by an angel. Is there anything written about our lady or angles coming to children?

(2:56) Bible Study: Wisdom 13:1-9 Father talks about how science helps to prove the existence of God. Luke 17:26-37 Is this about the end of the world? (22:00) Break 1 (23:19) Letters: What is the one sin that a priest can’t absolve? What does it mean to be perfect? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:11) Break 2 (38:30) Word of the Day Catholic (42:32) Phones: Robert - I am 71 and my wife died 16 years agio. I met a younger woman who is never married and has no children and I would like to get married. A priest told me was to have children so it would not make since and you shouldn’t. Drew - Can you define the beauty of the cross as it helps us overcome sin? Jill - when you’re talking to someone about what the right church is why would you not be explicit that you believe it’s the catholic church? Geraldine - I want wish him a St. Lawrence of O’Toole day! I am Irish.

Check out this awesome prerecorded segment from Father Simon Says (5:02) Bible Study:  Luke 17:20-25 How will we know Jesus is coming again? Wisdom 7:22b–8:1 What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge? (18:46) Break 1 (19:38) Letters Mulberry Tree & Jesus Said My child wonders if her algebra gets her out of purgatory Why doesn’t God confront the evildoers of today?  (31:19) Break 2 (31:40) Word of the Day: Sky (34:27) Phones Physics & Faith Why is Wisdom given the feminine gender in the readings? On the Shroud, parallel between Jesus’ resurrection and the transfiguration? I’m a non-denominational and what’s the difference between someone who follows the Bible and Catholics and why so many religions?

(2:13) Bible Study: Wisdom 6:1-11 Who wrote the book of wisdom? Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13 Slave is the highest place in the Christian life? (19:27) Break 1 (21:20) Letters: Father talks about paper purificaters. Father explains the Trinity and how God is love and why the 10 commandments still apply to Christians. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:02) Break 2 (40:11) Word of the Day Bottom of the Deck (42:14) Phones: Lucia - You took a phone call about abortion and you said that its not correct if its to save the life of the mother. I wanted you clarify what your position is? I’m confused. Greg - How do the cardinals communicate during the election of the pope? Debbie - Could you clarify about something from the popes new letter about Mary? Is this something to cause concern.

(4:09) Bible Study: Wisdom 2:23–3:9 Why is the devil envious of humanity? Luke 17:7-10 If you are doing things for Jesus then why aren’t you happy about it? (20:29) Break 1 (22:45) Letters: Why was the Holy Land chosen by the Lord to be the promised land? How do you treat the blessed sacrament with reverence? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:01) Break 2 (35:07) Word of the Day Visitation (38:15) Phones: Delores - Can you put recorded music during the adoration? my mother can’t concentrate. Gary - We ask St. Michael to cast Satan into hell. Is that accurate with scripture? Joe - Are there certain sins that prevent you from going to communion? Anne - I was told there was one unforgiveable sin in the Bible, but they didn't know what it was. I would like to know what that is.

Fr. Simon dives into Bible Study and discusses Wisdom – 1:1-7 and Luke 17:1-6.   Break 1   Stop using paper purificators.   Letters: Email – Father Simon I heard you talk about Nostra Aetate. Ca you please unpack this a little more on who is saved? Email – John: How close are the props in the Chosen to real life in the ancient world?   Break 2   Word Of The Day - "She"   Phones: Pat - A Priest told me, at a dinner table, that an abortion is okay if it's the only way to save the mother.

(4:17) Bible Study: Romans 14:7-12 Speaking in tongues 1:24 Megan - When we give to RR We do a great Good. I went to the store just now through the Website and Got some of my Christmas shopping done! I would love to tell all your listeners. (27:00) Break 1 Luke 15:1-10 You are as precious to God as the diamond in a young Girls engagement ring (29:53) Letters: What do some people believe as once saved always saved? What is the numbering of the 10 commandments? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (41:16) Word of the Day Tax Collector (43:39) Phones: Judy - I heard a priest who mentioned praying for Prophecy. I’ve never heard of that. Kathy - You always say to love someone is to love the good of the other. What about loving God? How do I apply this?