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(3:34) Bible Study: Genesis 11:1-9 Father explains this passage and its historicity. Mark 8:34—9:1 A new take on carrying your cross. (23:15) Break 1 (24:54) Letters: Why was the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles written? Is it okay to pray for the desire to let go of the man I want to marry? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:02) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day: Tar (38:34) Phones: Frank - I called Fr. Simon 2 years ago. I am housebound all the time. I keep offering it up but this is not working. Can't do anything or go anywhere. I used to be a cop/nurse. Vince - the Holy Eucharist. when I was young was told could only receive once in a day. friend told he could receive 2x in a day. Marie - I was told we don't enjoy full beatific vision when we get to heaven because we don't have our bodies (until Resurrection)? Maria - Should I go to Disneyland to celebrate my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. My daughter lost her husband.

(2:40) Bible Study: Mark 8:27-33 The true prayer of the Believer. Genesis 9:1-13 What is the law that Noah receives? (18:30) Break 1 (19:31) Letters: What is the full extent of being made in the image and likeness of God? What was Jesus favorite type of music? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:10) Break 2 (34:37) Word of the Day: Kibosh  (37:01) Phones: Mary - in Apostle's Creed said that he rose again on the 3rd day. Was he buried for the 3 days? What is the 3rd day? Frank - Do you think there is a crisis in the Church today? Please explain your answer. Susan - A longtime friend called me a hypocrite because I believe in God and support Trump. Steve - When a baptized Catholic dies, are their earthly remains sacred?

(2:45)Bible Study: Psalm 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 What does he psalm really say? Mark 8:22-26 What again did Jesus do in this passage? Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22 What was the sacrifice which Noah offered? (19:16) Break 1 (22:42) Letters: Was the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil the same tree? What is the symbolism of wood in Jewish tradition? Father answers these and other question. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:45) Break 2 (33:40) Word of the Day: Church (37:26) Phones: Kathy - when do we get our guardian angels? is at baptism or when we are first born Casey - Romans 11:26-32. what does this mean? Casey - a friend of mine consults Runes for everything. is that okay? Terence - can you speak about 'The 2 Edged Sword'? can you explain the Old Testament from a historical standpoint?

(2:32) Bible Study: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Was there really a flood? Father explains and touches on the most important thing. Mark 8:14-21 What is the leaven of the Pharisees? Father Explains (19:32) Break 1 (20:17) Letters: Is there virtue to hording? Is there a Rubric for the Mass for lay people? Father answers these and more. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:44) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day: Parish (41:03) Phones: Joyce - offerings in the Old Testament. how do I understand the difference between the offerings? Paul - Sibling just got married in homosexual relationship. what should my children call this spouse? their aunt or uncle? Jessie - if the flood wasn’t real then how big was the flood. Amy - gratitude call. I have had a lot of struggles with vice. I am sober. Fr. Simon always makes me laugh during the day.

(2:54) Bible Study: Genesis 4:1-15, 25 Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted, and Cain’s offering was not? Mark 8:11-13 What is the connection between these two readings? Father reveals this. (18:24) Break 1 (20:04) Letters: Is Jesus referring to himself as food in the Gospel of Mark? Why did Paul refer to himself as abnormally born? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (35:43) Break 2 (38:55) Word of the Day: Fundamentalism (43:33) Phones: Alvia - my niece having her newborn baptized in Lutheran Church. Can I attend? Mike - why do priests bow to the altar when facing away from the tabernacle? Mario - when God talking to Cain about sin being a demon lurking at your door. what does this mean?

(3:24) Bible Study: Genesis 3:1-8 How do you know if God is asking you to do something? Father explains. (17:52) Break 1 (19:18) Letters: Father talks about the Bronze Serpent in the Desert and its hidden meaning, and answers whether you can attend a wedding outside of the Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at simon@relevantradio.com (34:10) Break 2 (35:04) Word of the Day: Spit and ephphatha (39:15) Phones: Aaron - heard from priest that we cannot question the Pope. Deedee - who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Tim - Mary's heart being pierced? is this how she hears all of our prayers? Barb - not going to wedding. if kids no longer practicing for many years could it be ok?

(2:00) Bible Study: Genesis 2:18-25 Why did God take from Adam’s Rib to make Eve? Father explains this interesting passage. And talk about a special new book! (25:12) Break 1 (26:50) Letters: Father talks about the nature that brought about the Holocaust during WWII. Father answers a question about the different types of the Mass. Father answers these questions and others. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (36:45) Break 2 Word of the Day: Dog (42:12) Phones: Maria - Jeremiah verse about God's plan for us. does this refer to God's plan now in this life or later? Thomas - if a person were to commit a mortal sin and they said prayer of contrition before confession, how does this work if they die before confessing? Ariane - in the Transfiguration, how did Peter know who Elijah and Moses were? Vito - my marriage. 66.5 years was a good marriage because we heeded advice of good people. prayed a lot together and prayed as family. Seek out the Lord. Resources: Doug’s NEW BOOK! https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

This encore is from January 31, 2025 (3:15) Bible Study:  Hebrews 10:32-39 Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading Mark 4:26-34 Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again. Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form. (27:29) Break 1 (28:22) Letters: Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (40:01) Break 2 (40:40) Word of the Day: Lamp (42:42) Phones: Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary? Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?' Bob - what is the best study Bible? Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.

(7:16) Bible Study: Genesis 1:20—2:4a When studying the bible do you actually study what the text is saying? (23:07) Break 1 (25:32) Letters: Father talks about habits and how to declutter your life, answers some prayer requests and talks about the marriage between Joseph and Mary. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day: Eden (37:26) Phones: Karen - creation and original sin. why does Revelation talk about Mary laboring for birth? how could she have birth pains? Bryan - are people in heaven always happy? Alex - in process of getting baptized and confirmed. when you are living in sin no threat. i feel like I am being tested in many ways. it has been a struggle. Craig - if Joseph and Mary weren't married why would he have to divorce her?

(3:46) Bible Study: Genesis 1:1-19 Father talks about the importance of the numbers used in this reading. (17:45) Break 1 (19:43) Letters: Father explains why Catholics believe in the real presence of the Eucharist, talks about Mary being our real spiritual mother and other questions from our listeners. Want to ask him a question? Write to simon@relevantradio.com (35:48) Break 2 (36:43) Word of the Day: Schola and Scurried (40:24) Phones: Mark - is talking about the 2nd death a good approach to reach atheists? Roy - in heaven do we recognize spouses?