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(8:26) Bible Study: Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 God gives you not what you THINK you are praying for but what you are ACTUALLY praying for? Matthew 18:21–19:1 What does it mean to forgive? (23:55) Break 1 (26:48) Letters: What does the bible teach about being one in Christ? What was the Church back in Jesus’ time? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:58) Break 2 (37:35) Word of the Day Ark (40:14) Phones: Steve - What do you think about this? About the Shroud of Turin, the burst of light being the redemption of the souls.   At the instant of conception when the sperm penetrates the egg, there's a spark, and have to have right equipment to detect this light. William - Some of the Orthodox priests in Russia, is it sinful for them to support Putin, and is it wrong on my part to judge them for their support? Steve - For daily mass, have I been taught wrong on what to wear?   Like wearing shorts.  Clarification? Jill - Which gospel recommend starting to study on first? Philip - When did monogamy become standard?

(3:33) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 The Assumption of Moses? Matthew 18:15-20 Do you talk with people one on one before bringing in other people to settle a matter? (20:51) Break 1 (22:27) Letters: Why does Saint Joseph have a staff with lilies in a lot of statues of him? Why don’t many Catholics sing at Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:10) Break 2 (37:51) Word of the Day Bind (40:20) Phones: Ronnie - When Moses got the 10Commandments what languages did they come in? how was it formatted on the tablets? Joann - I want to wear a Josh Groban (singer) shirt in my casket. is that a sin? Bill - Does the Catholic Church regard the orthodox church not saved even though they consider the sacraments valid? Michael - Should you kneel when listening to or watching a Mass? Larry - How do I go about discussing the Shroud with a Protestant.

(3:18) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Father Discusses this reading. Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Children are not innocent, just small? (22:27) Break 1 (23:18) Letters: Why was John known as the beloved disciple? What should you do if something feels like it is a violation of conscience? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:19) Break 2 (36:27) Word of the Day Turn (38:18) Phones: Marie - 'The portion of the Lord is his people'. What does that mean? Karen - I need a resource for teaching theology to highschoolers. I want it to have the Greek word explanations that you do. Shella - I sent a Catholic Mass card to a friend. He is Buddhist. He put the card in front of his statue and I don't know what to do. Our Lady is trapped! Barbara - Can I offer up my suffering for my son's suffering? Kay - Can someone who is Lutheran go to confession?

(5:45) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 What is fear of the Lord really? Matthew 17:22-27 What was the temple tax? Father explains (23:31) Break 1 (25:28) Letters: Are saint days celebrated differently in different diocese? Can you say Holy Ghost instead of Holy Spirit? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:02) Break 2 (35:47) Word of the Day Hypostasis (39:28) Phones: John - When did singing start in the church? when did the people join in? Norm - How do we know if we are being holy? Nicole - where do I Find the term 'know thy self'. Is it in the bible? Dan - Is it ok for Eucharistic ministers to wear shorts Lena - I have friend who lost her husband a week ago. how do I show my sorrow to this friend? Natalie - has the holy spirit ever been referred to as feminine?

(10:45) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 How can we receive the gift of God? Matthew 16:24-28 What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (22:22) Break 1 (23:46) Letters: What is the proper way have a Catholic burial? Father talks about a great chilly recipe which uses a special ingredient. When do you need to go to the vigil Mass for it to count? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:21) Break 2 (34:33) Word of the Day Miracles (40:41) Phones: Kelly - I am a new Catholic and have a bunch of ministries sending me info. I don't want to throw their cards away. Can I or should not? Frank - A priest told me to stop going to Church because of my medical problems. Is this right? Steve - Are there such things as angelic manifestations? Roger - Sunday's Reading from Hebrews 11 verse2. What does the Greek word mean that translates to 'commended'?

(5:23) Bible Study: Numbers 20:1-13 Why was it so bad that Moses Struck the rock to get water? Matthew 16:13-23 We must think like God not like human beings (23:35) Break 1 (27:22) Letters: How do I know if I am hearing from God or just my ow thoughts? Who do you contact when the bishop doesn’t guard and protect the sacraments? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:24) Break 2 (37:05) Word of the Day Rebuke (40:47) Phones: Peter - If you don't pray but live by the sacraments only is that bad? Anna - Gospel with Our Father was read a couple of weeks. It is read from the Gospel of Luke. How come this is different than Our Father in the Gospel of Matthew and in Mass? Why does the priest hold the monstrance with a cape and then uncaps his hands? Susanna - How come the large host of the priest is consecrated only and not the hosts for the congregation?

(4:36) Bible Study:           2 Peter 1:16-19 Is the bible mythology? Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 What was Jesus’ favorite title for Himself? (18:57) Break 1 (21:56) Letters: What happens when if you have dementia and can’t make a good confession? Does it matter which host you receive when receiving consecrated hosts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:50) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day Myth (39:09) Phones: Sandy - My 25-year-old grandson is a baptized Catholic and has not received any sacraments. Can a man who is baptized but fell away from the Church go to Confession? Terence - Can you explain to me the 'fear of God'? What is the simplest explanation? Tom - The divinity of Christ. The Transfiguration shows me the humanity of Christ. I believe Jesus needed encouragement. What do you think of this? Carolyn - You mentioned that being on vacation is no excuse to miss Mass. I agree and this is how I was raised. My family travelled everywhere yet we never missed Mass growing up. Patricia - What prayers should we say while kneeling before the deceased at a funeral home? Mike - Priests and ministers receiving Communion after or before. I think receiving Communion is more 'giving' than 'receiving'. I think it is more appropriate for minister to receive.

(8:00) Bible Study: Numbers 12:1-13 What does it mean to be great in the eyes of the Lord? Matthew 14:22-36 Father shares some interesting insights about this reading. (21:23) Break 1 (29:46) Letters: What is a firm purpose of amendment in confession? How can men not objectify women? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:08) Break 2 (38:52) Word of the Day Snout (41:34) Phones: Russ - What is the connection between Purgatory and Final Judgement? How will the redeemed by judged? Fred - I love the music you play on FSS. Has anyone ever talked about the zinc spark involved in fertilization? I feel this is important to consider in the abortion issue. Maria - Cain and Abel. How could Cain meet other people if he was part of the first family?

Bible Study: Numbers 11:4b-15 The importance of getting your leading straight in the spiritual life. Matthew 14:13-21 How do you discern what God wants you to do? Ezekiel 3:17-21 How do you admonish the sinner? Break 1 Letters: How do I stop sinning with my girlfriend who is leading me into sin? How can the word blessed be used? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Coriander Phones: Don - During the Consecration, the priest sing different phrases while holding it up. Is this right? Karen - My friend died last Saturday and her family is having no funeral. Calling it a celebration of life. This distresses me. Do you have any advice? Bill - What does my daughter have to do to receive Communion again? Linda - What is the difference between the word 'blessed' and 'Bless-ed'? Craig – We are not supposed to add to the consecratory prayer in Missal according to Canon 846 section 1

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