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(3:09) Bible Study:  Is 40:1-11 Comfort my people. What does that mean? Father explains Mt 18:12-14 What is the value of sheep? Father Explains (17:41) Break 1 (18:28) Letters (from December 3, 2024): How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com (28:46) Break 2 (30:27) Word of the Day (from December 3, 2024): Faithfulness (35:56) Phones (from December 3, 2024): Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(4:16) Bible Study: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 ---The rib guards the heart and Adam was meant to guard Eve and he failed miserably.  (9:45) On the Immaculate Conception (21:32) Letters-The souls in purgatory praying for us? Did Mary commit venial sins?  (30:50) Word of the Day-Immaculate (31:59) Phones --Bruce: I'm an Evangelical. We believe that you shall not boil your kid in mother's milk (referencing Exodus 23:19). We believe this refers to the Virgin Mary. What does Fr. Simon think? --Joni-I'm part of the Militia of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Our Bishop gave dispensation for Holy Day but I felt I needed to go to mass because I have membership in the Militia. Why did some Bishops decided to give dispensation? --Tom-Circumcision question. Mary would have to be different. The sin nature is transferred from the Father and not the mother in Jewish law. This is how Christ could come into world with out sin. What do you think? --Craig-How did Mary give birth without labor pains? --Jimmy-Weren't Adam and Eve immaculately created? No fertilization of egg to create Adam or Eve?

(7:42)Bible Study: IS 29:17-24 Israel has two Messiahs? Father explains this little known fact MT 9:27-31 Why did the blind people call out Son of David? The answer is probably going to be surprising to you. (21:33) Break 1 (24:55) Letters: What was the first Christian thanksgiving? Can baptism impart Grace if someone doesn’t believe in the Gospel? Father answers these and other questions. Want to ask a question? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (38:45) Break 2 (41:28) Word of the Day: Ecclesia (43:05) Phones: Christian - Do you have any advice on being younger. My parents are upset with me because I haven’t figured out what I want to do.

(2:59) Bible Study: Is 26:1-6 Father talks about the meaning of the word Kingdom in the Bible Mt 7:21, 24-27 Father refutes the idea that works have nothing to do with salvation (22:50) Break 1 (24:14) Letters: How do we know that the Bible is really authentic? Father answers this and other questions from our listeners. Want to send him an email? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (37:23) Break 2 (38:49) Word of the Day: fool (40:52) Phones: Maria - How bad is it for me to support businesses that give money to planned parenthood indirectly/directly Judy - If you get all of your sacraments but don't get married in the church do you go to hell?

(4:32) Bible Study: Is 25:6-10a What is the juicy food mentioned in the Bible? Father explains Mt 15:29-37 Father explains this reading (19:21) Break 1 (20:22) Letters: Why shouldn’t you take the Eucharist but rather receive it humbly? Is it okay to watch Mass on the TV instead of going in person? What ist e meaning of lighting candles at church? Father answers these and other questions. Want to send him an email (31:18) Break 2 (33:07) Word of the Day: Staff (37:04) Phones: Barbara - From yesterday’s reading from Isiah, could you explain cobra's den and adder's lair. Tasha - Michael the Archangel, but he's a saint.  How could he be a saint Nunzio - Blessed Salt, where do you place the Blessed Salt? Catherine - Is it okay for an orthodox to go to Catholic Church and could receive communion

(3:19) Bible Study: Is 11:1-10 Father shares what it meant to be Jewish in a land of Pagans Lk 10:21-24 Father briefly but effectively covers this bible passage (20:45) Break 1 (21:31) Letters: How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com (31:49) Break 2 (33:30) Word of the Day: Faithfulness (39:00) Phones: Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(3:22) Bible Study: Is 2:1-5 Father gives an overview about the book of Isaiah which is very helpful. Mt 8:5-11 Father shares the translation of servant in this passage. (20:26) Break 1 (22:19) Letters: How do you distinguish the difference between believe and trust? What is a good book recommendation about Martin Luther? Why are feelings not a good measurement of how much faith you have? Father answers these and many more questions. (38:44) Break 2 Word of the Day: Faith Phones: Mary - Sometimes it seems like the alter server takes the purification vessels should be taken away from the Mass. How much should you clean the vessels? Alex - Looking for a book recommendation for my very smart sister (who is fluent in Latin) to help bring her back to the faith

Check out this awesome encore show from November 26, 2024! (11:27) Bible Study:  RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:01) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Signs and Wonders (38:59) Phones: Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible? Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic? Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession

We wanted to air yesterday's show today in honor of Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family! (4:31) Bible Study:  RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described

(4:31) Bible Study: RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described