Father Simon Says

(10:19) Bible Study: Hebrews 8:6-13 Father explains the Mass the work of the High Priest. (24:13) Break 1 (26:16) Letters: Father talks about immigration and what we can do about it. Love is to will the good of the other; Father quotes from C.S. Lewis on how the enemy wants people to feel loving. Father talks about these and other subjects. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:01) Break 2 (37:56) Word of the Day: Apostle (40:23) Phones: Jennifer - Is there an image of Our Lady where she is smiling? Francesca - Jewish friend said that abortion is okay b/c they don't when soul gets into body and also bringing Abraham and Isaac.  How to combat. Mary Anne - Acts of the Apostles 16:6, it mentions the Holy Spirit and verse 7, the spirit of Jesus Ellen - Is it appropriate to have a Mass said for someone who's not Catholic.

(4:41) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:25—8:6 What does it mean that Jesus is the high priest? Father explains. (23:55) Break 1 Mark 3:7-12 It’s a little late but father shares some insights on this Gospel. (27:44) Letters: How do you approach a family get together when someone brings a girlfriend into a divorced situation? Father also explains hi favorite study bible. Father talks about this and more. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:58) Break 2 (38:36) Word of the Day: Once and for All (yes, this counts as one word) (41:57) Phones: Jose - I feel attracted to woman who is divorced. how can i get rid of feelings I have for her? Marsha - Internment of ashes. Pope Francis saying you can take some? My daughter wants her ashes spread to different places and bury them. Is this ok? Joe - I am teaching study about the Temple Mount. Where did Jesus actually teach and where did people pray?

(2:34) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 Father explains the importance of Melchizedek Mark 3:1-6 Did Jesus get angry? Father explain. (22:25) Break 1 (32:46) Letters: Father talks about the correlation between slavery in the time of the Civil War and abortion in today’s society. Our faith is based on Christ not on the good and bad actions of the clergy. Father talks about this and many more things. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:49) Break 2 (39:50) Word of the Day: Anger (43:02) Phones: Luke - Abortion. Can one be prochoice and Catholic at the same time? Maria - I have friends who left the Church for Evangelical. They say all you have to go to Jesus. They have so much joy. What can I do? Steve - St. Agnes. is there a tradition of shaving sheep at St. Peters for making of Cardinal hats. Is this true?

(4:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 6:10-20 Father explains this passage: It was a foreign idea to Jews that God had a son. Mark 2:23-28 This is a much more complicated passage than Father has time for, but he does his best to explain. (21:31) Break 1 (30:14) Letters: Father talks about the virginity o Mary, shares some nuances about annulments and answers questions about praying for souls in mortal sin. Father answers these and other questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com (38:24) Break 2 (41:50) Word of the Day: Sluggish (43:04) Phones: Maria - Do I go to Confession before Communion? Because I got a divorce? But not remarried Bob - Why didn’t Jesus walk through the Temple after Resurrection? Joe - when did the Catholic Church become Israel? Teresa - I went through a divorce. Husband left before Christmas. I received annulment and remarried but new husband didn’t receive annulment.

(12:40)  Bible Study: Hebrews 5:1-10 How can Jesus be both priest and king? Father Simon answers this. Mark 2:18-22 Father explains Jesus’ explanation to the Pharisees and disciples of John. (23:40) Break 1 (26:13) Letters: Father shares why there were six stone jars at the wedding feast of Cana and what it means to have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church. Father Simon answers these and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Manifestation (44:48) Phones: Donna - Is priest cheating by using popular homily book? John - How do you equate your priesthood with priesthood of Aaron and Melchizedek? Betty - Mary. Since Mary was born without original sin, did she have birth pains or painless?

(4:28) Bible Study: Hebrews 4:1-5, 11 Father talks about a failure to trust being a reason why the Israelites remained in the desert. Mark 2:1-12 Can you imagine this guy on a stretcher being lowered through a roof on a house? His trust had saved him. (22:24) Break 1 (25:03) Letters: There is no assigned seating in Catholic Churches. A poor man can sit next to a rich man and enjoy the same beauty. What are cremation tattoos? Has our culture totally descended into insanity? Father answers these and more letters. Write him your questions at simon@relevantradio.com (35:59) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day: Home (38:43) Phones: Christina - Can you explain more about the promises of the rosary? Michael - I've got loved ones who want to do this and I can't talk them out of it. Any ideas?

(3:19) Bible Study: Mark 1:40-45 Is this leper tempting Jesus? Father (23:33) Break 1 (24:07) Letters: Was Saint Joseph present at the birth of Jesus? What does it mean to be in communion with the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:58) Break 2 (43:40) Word of the Day: Rest (45:23) Phones: Anita - What is the word that meant to eat my body (to gnaw)?

Check out this Encore show about today's readings from January 11, 2023 Bible Study: (3:10) Heb 2:14-18 Why does God test us?  Mk 1:29-39 Why is prayer so important? Letters (20:45) - What is fear of the Lord  (24:59) - Can a non-Catholic enter into a covenant?  (27:10) - Thomas Aquinas and the Soul Word of the Day: Novena (32:28) Callers  (35:57) - As a young priest, how can I evangelize my friends?  (41:02) - 'Blood will be poured for you and many' - what does that mean?  (44:24) - How come St. Peter was married and Pope? (47:48) - What happens if you think you missed doing God's will? (49:48) - A Hindu friend is saying to me, 'I want to pray for you', what should I do? 

(4:26) Bible Study: Mark 1:21-28 Father explains the importance of authority. Hebrews 2:5-12 Father explains how this book deals with problems about Jesus. (19:28) Break 1 (22:24) Letters: If Jesus is subjected to the Father how can Jesus be equal to God? Does the word fall when referred to sin sees to soften the badness of sinning. Father answers these and many more questions. Ask your own questions to father at simon@relevantradio.com (38:12) Break 2 (39:11) Word of the Day: Archegos (41:22) Phones: Toni - Why do priests get called father when the bible says that no one should be called father? Mark - prevenient grave? and is that what we get at baptism. Louanne - how do you find the name of your guardian angel? Fr. was talking about it during mass/ Jim - What is the Catholic stance on burial?

(7:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 1:1-6 What is repentance? Father explains. (25:45) Break 1 (28:50) Letters: Father talks about the teaching of cremation on the Church and scattering ashes, what does Jesus mean when he says the apostles will be judging the tribes of Israel? Father answers these and many more questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com (35:26) Break 2 (36:02) Word of the Day: Ministering Angels (38:53) Phones: Rosemary - Can I go to the Latin Mass (SSPV) for a funeral Susan - how were Urim and Thummim used in Bible? what is difference between that and divination Tony - what does the church think about gene therapy? John - do we place too high an importance on the Bible?