Father Simon Says

Our Blessed Mother was the 3rd person in history conceived without Original sin. Our Blessed Mother accepted the responsibility of her Immaculate conception - 1:31   Bible Study from 1 Timothy 2:1-8 and John 19 - 5:40   Letters - 27:21  Gail – Are the linens used during Mass and on the altar rinsed in a Sacrarium? – 27:29 Gino - If Joseph was an older man with sons, wouldn’t his sons have inherited the Davidic throne? -30:21   Word of the Day - “Robbed” - 41:53   Phones  Susan - A friend of mine wants to baptize one of her grand daughters. Is this ok? - 43:34 Nathan - How to balance saying the words of the rosary and the actual meditations. - 46:05    

Bible Study from 1 Timothy 1 (3:23)   Letters Greg shares about the inerrancy of the Scriptures and draws from Catechism. Bob – Was Paul a terrible a evangelist?   Word Of The Day: Arrogant   Phones John - The Our Father prayer in English but it sounds different in Latin as the translation has different wordings.  Could you explain?  Larry - Can you comment on the 1631 edition of the KJV? Chris - Does Leviticus point to the Eucharist?  

(6:18) Bible Study: Colossians 3:12-17 Father talks about Roman culture and in particular what a Triumph was. (18:23) Break 1 (21:28) Letters: Is it okay to do intentional breathing exercises if it is not associated with Yoga? Father talks about the virtue of humility. How do you know f you are possessed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:19) Break 2 (34:03) Word of the Day How does God work? (40:08) Phones: Laura - Does the church teach that the bible is free of error? Steve - What is the true definition of grace in the context of Ephesians 2:8-9. Ricardo - I want to love Jesus as much as I can. I say 'Jesus I want to love you' as prayer but I wonder if that does much? Joe - I haven’t been to confession in 40 years do I need to do something special or Do I just go? Josephine - I have a daughter and son-in-law ho don’t go to church. do I invite them to church if I know they are going to take communion incorrectly?

(4:42) Bible Study: Luke 6:20-26 Father talks about the state of the liturgy in our world today Colossians 3:1-11 What does it mean to put to death things that are earthly? (24:14) Break 1 (26:08) Letters: Father helps a woman whose daughter fell away from the Church. Father talks about the importance of motherhood. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:46) Break 2 (33:12) Word of the Day Sithians (35:20) Phones: Larry - What does Jesus mean when he says 'I am the son of man' Kim - our nephew(30yo) has been a member of the masons for a few years and he thinks its just a men's service group. Would it be ok to attend the dinner after one of  his 'Promotion' ceremonies. Maria - I was invited to adoration and I went with my friend and there was a lady handling the Thurible and Handed it to Fr. and she also helped him put on his vestments. and I was informed she takes the host and puts it in the monstrance when Fr. is gone. Maria - I un

(4:37) Bible Study: Luke 6:12-19 Do you know the lowest place on the Earth? Father explains its relevance in the bible. Colossians 2:6-15 Christianity isn’t a philosophy but a Relationship. (23:54) Break 1 (26:18) Letters: Father helps a woman who has a husband who has committed adultery for many years. Does Father put himself down too much? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:38) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day Walking (39:52) Phones: Gail - I like to pay to the sacred heart prayer. I was told if I don’t pray at three exactly do I have to wait till the next day? Does the time really dictate that much? Rosemarie - We say 'bless the Lord' what does that mean? Velma - How can we explain when a child gets cancer. how is that the consequences the of any decision the child made. Mike - When Jesus broke the bread and gave the blessing was that the Berakah.

Check out this encore from September 6, 2025 Bible Study: (1:43) Col1:1-8 Father gives the history of liberal theological movements  Lk 4:38-44 What is the purpose of our life?  Letters (27:00) - Capital Punishment Question (24:48) - Adoration Chapel  (30:03) - Cartoon Bible  (32:01) - The Lord Won't Abandon Us Word of the Day: Desert (34:05) Callers  (36:34) - Not to have Eucharistic Adoration if not having two people, doesn't make sense? (40:38) - What is his thoughts on the gnostic Gospels? (45:46) - Who was before God, how did it start? (47:00) - Questions about halos in Catholic Art and what do they mean?

Check out this awesome encore show from September 1, 2022 Bible Study: (2:13) 1 Cor 3:18-23 Church Politics! Lk 5:1-11 What does God want?  Letters (21:14) When can a priest deny someone absolution?  Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?  Listener has difficulty with her friend's Bible Study Word of the Day: Deceive  Callers  (35:55) -  What do you think of Pentecostalism? (38:53) - How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything? (40:45) - Can the devil read your mind? (42:32) - Thank you for all your advice! I've been listening to you for a long time! (44:52) - Latin translation help 

Check out this awesome show from September 2, 2022 Bible Study: (3:58) 1 COR 4:1-5 Is St. Paul the head butler?  LK 5:33-39 What is a wineskin?  Letters: (22:10) Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel?  Do you need to process in with the cross?  Word of the Day: Servant (31:32) Callers  (34:42) - Can God cause anyone to sin?  (39:47) - The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent (41:16) - Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus' time? (49:41) - Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I'm a strong Catholic?

(3:46) Bible Study: Micah 5:1-4a How do you find peace? Romans 8:28-30 An unexpected way you can show love for Jesus. Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Do the scriptures contradict itself? (24:44) Break 1 (27:13) Letters: Father reads some letters about proper translations to biblical words and what bible is good for a study bible. Why are translations different in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:03) Break 2 (37:53) Word of the Day Philemon (42:55) Phones: Tessa - The NCB changed the wording of one of my favorite verses. what should I do.

(2:59) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11 Did people really believe Jesus would be delayed in coming? Luke 4:31-37 Did Jesus really teach with Authority? (21:05) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Father talks about the Coptic Rite of the Mass. When did Christianity really find its own identity?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:20) Break 2 (38:22) Word of the Day Logos (42:04) Phones: Brian - In our church our bishop's picture is about a 1/4 inch above the popes and I wondering is that tied to the point about autonomy? Martha - I have been watching social media and a lot of people have saying the world will end at Sep. 23 Ann - My brother-in-law just passed and I asked a priest to see him before he died and I am wondering whether the priest would have been done because he was in a coma? Regina - When we are Christians how come we have authority but not power?

Check out this awesome show from September 1, 2024! (1:49) Bible Study:  Lk 4:31-37 Father talks about the heart of God. 1 COR 2:1-5 Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel LK 4:16-30 Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings. (25:29) Break 1 (26:09) Letters: Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class? (36:16) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day: Authority (38:43) Phones: Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration? Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible?   Money root of all evil, but is it love of money? Suzy - Last rites?  I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?

Check out this highly relevant encore show from August 29, 2025! (1:47) Bible Study:  Mk 6:17-29 Father talks about the Herodian family. They were not good people. (18:25) Break 1 (19:40) Letters: Do you need to go through Chemotherapy in order to preserve your life, what is penance really and why is the Catholic 10 commandments different from the Protestant 10 commandments? Father answers all of this questions and more. (35:34) Break 2 (36:11) Word of the Day: Delighted (38:49) Phones: Cathy - call no man your father. Can you explain more? Jennifer - My family rejects Vatican 2. How do I explain this to them? Roe - Can a minister to the homebound bring multiple hosts to someone? Do they really stay consecrated the whole time?

(6:43) Father shares some thoughts about the terrible shooting in MN (15:15) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 Can you ever be worthy of the King when He visits? Matthew 24:42-51 Father talks about grinding of teeth (23:13) Break 1 (25:03) Letters: What are the 7 classes of false devotion to Mary? How much is your fiancé worth to you if you can’t wait a little bit to get married? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:55) Break 2 (35:39) Word of the Day Gnashing of teeth (38:26) Phones: Joe - I have been asked to be a godfather to a couple in a protestant wedding. The wife is catholic but has agreed to have a protestant wedding. Michael - Is there connection between the flash at the end of a sunset on the ocean and the flash that created the shroud? Alison - what form was the form of the of the words 'do this' in memory of me. Is it saying 'continue to do this in memory of me?' Carolyn - I’m wondering about dea

(3:20) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 The unexpected philosophers of our time. Matthew 23:27-32 What does it mean to have white washed tombs? (18:42) Break 1 (21:05) Letters: Before letters Father talks about the Seal of Confession. He also discusses volunteerism which is a very deep topic. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:38) Break 2 (37:59) Word of the Day Whoa (40:07) Phones: Bruce - I would like to offer an alternate perspective of Judas. I disagree with Fr. Simon. Melissa - I have been trying to follow along in my Magnificent and I have trouble with the variations. Margaret - When I heard that the shooter died I thought 'good, no more trouble from him' but I wonder if that’s not the correct attitude?

(3:16) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 What was the first Gospel? Matthew 23:23-26 Do we really need Church Rules? (19:25) Break 1 (21:17) Letters: Can we exercise our conscience? Does sin really have consequences? Why should you be a Roman Catholic? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:07) Break 2 (38:46) Word of the Day Plunder and self-indulgence (40:31) Phones: Erik - Does not finishing pre-Cana invalidate our marriage? I'm concerned that my marriage my not be right. Greg - How does Fr. Address the difference of the timeline of the gospels in regards to the presentation and the flee to Egypt Patsy - My priest broke the seal of confession with my daughter and told me her sins. what do I do?

(3:28) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10 What is the oldest Christian document we have? Matthew 23:13-22 What is it Jesus is saying is being barred by the scribes and Pharisees? (22:49) Break 1 (24:52) Letters: Father talks about the dangers of psychics, the shortage of priests in the Church and how it is more of a congregation shortage. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:43) Break 2 (36:21) Word of the Day Hypocrite and anger (40:58) Phones: Michael - How many years was Jesus' ministry? Cindy - I lost my dog and St. Francis has been showing up in a few ways since his passing. I want Fr. Simon's opinion on this. Natalia - You said the schism was based on a 'misunderstanding'. can you elaborate on what that was?

(14:26) Bible Study: Matthew 22:1-14 What is hell like? Judges 11:29-39a Father talks about this reading and the difference between covenants and contracts. (27:26) Letters: Who is in charge of making relics for the Catholic Church? What does it mean that first shall be last and the last shall be first? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:59) Break 1 (32:37) Word of the Day Chief Priest (40:23) Phones: Theresa - What would it take for Messianic Jews to come under the pope? John – Who was the queen of the south?

(2:16) Bible Study: Judges 9:6-15 Who were the Judges in the bible? Father explains. Matthew 20:1-16 What is heaven like? (20:02) Letters: How was the shroud of Turin made? How do you respond to children who are conceived in immoral ways? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (33:19) Word of the Day Foreman (42:24) Phones: Anthony - How does Mary not have original sin if her parents did? Sylvester - Is it okay to do Yoga for a Catholic?

(3:15) Bible Study: Judges 6:11-24a Father talks about the humor of the Bible which most people don’t understand. Matthew 19:23-30 This is also a funny passage, Father explains (18:20) Letters: How do you pronounce the name Augustine? Do living organs have a soul connected to them and how does that effect organ transplants? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (31:37) Word of the Day Terebinth (38:15) Phones: Elias - Follow up from the coincidence question. I want to clarify what I meant. Pat - The priests placed the announcements on the alter after mass. is that irreverent?

(1:20) Bible Study: Psalm 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43ab and 44 God answers your prayers in ways you won’t expect. Judges 2:11-19 Father explains what the meaning of the number 12 in the bible. Matthew 19:16-22 God wants to deliver you from what possess you. (18:55) Letters: How should we approach AI with our Faith? How does someone discern the priesthood? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:30) Word of the Day Ecumenical (40:07) Phones: Pamela - I was told pope Leo has requested that we not call him pope and rather be called father. is this true and right? John - What is the translation of the word 'wayside' in the psalms. 'he shall drink from the way side and lift up his head' Is it dirty water? Elias - Are we supposed to read into coincident. Especially when they make us uneasy or they are strange