Father Simon Says

(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 the Canaanite woman. What is your interpretation of this passage? I think Jesus is rejecting Catholicism here because Catholicism comes from the Etruscans.

(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 of our priests will be at funeral. Will I have to start over my novena if they are just offering a communion service?

(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 explain, Father?

(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 Aristotle's definition of the word QUA in his metaphysics relate to the principle of double effect?

(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