Father Simon Says

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 understand that a child is Jewish so far as his mother is Jewish but all the genealogy is by Male. why is that? Gary - Do we know how long Joseph, Mary, and Jesus were in Egypt.

(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 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?

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 

(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?