Father Simon Says

(4:08) Bible Study: John 15:1-8 What does it mean to be pruned by God the Father? (19:24) Break 1 (20:19) Letters: A former Satanist baptized himself; is that possible? Does God eternally suffer in the crucifixion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:15) Break 2 (33:50) Word of the Day Covenant (38:23) Phones: Alyssa - What does a priest do in an emergency scenario? Example, what do they do if someone has a heart attack? Connie - Husband has decided to become Catholic. They gave him the RCIA book, but doesn't start until fall. He thinks because he's a baptized Catholic, he doesn't have to take RCIA. Is that true? Teresa - What is the exact word Jesus would have said in Aramaic when he said, 'Do this in memory of me?'

(3:54) Bible Study: Acts 14:19-28 Only having one God was news in Paul’s time. John 14:27-31a Do you really understand the kingdom of God? (24:45) Break 1 (26:20) Letters: Father explains the humanity of Jesus and different ways in which communion can be received. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:04) Break 2 (40:53) Word of the Day Troubled (42:58) Phones: Nathan - when there is an emergency during mass. how does the priest deal with this? James - at what point did Jesus know he would be crucified?

(3:31) Bible Study: Acts 14:5-18 What does trust have to do with being healed? John 14:21-26 How do we love people who are hard to love? (19:22) Break 1 (20:59) Letters:  Father shares the difference between private and public revelations and what does a dioceses master of ceremonies do? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:10) Break 2 (34:56) Word of the Day Paraclete (38:29) Phones: Tom - Mary being called 'The Woman' and the 'New Eve'. How do I understand this? Pat - new Pope, Augustinian. what does it mean to be Augustinian? Tom - why is the phrase 'have mercy on us and on the whole world' in the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Geri - why is the book written to the Hebrews and not the Jews? Mark - if you know someone is going to Church receiving Communion and shouldn’t be what should you say?

(2:14) Bible Study: Acts 13:13-25 Father shares the logistics of this passage. As well as how we are unified in love o Christ (27:00) Break 1 (27:17) Phones: Archbishop Listecki - Congrats Father on 50 years! Patricia - Marian apparitions. why was Mary's sash blue at Lourdes and Yellow at Champion? (40:45) Word of the Day Father shares an interesting word from today’s Gospel (43:29) Letters: Father shares his thankfulness for his Priesthood.

(1:41) Bible Study: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Father shares the most interesting thing in this reading. Father talks about lots and what it means. (16:17) Letters: What is exorcism?  Is God always suffering on the Cross in all time? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:59) Break 1 (28:59) Word of the Day Commandments (30:49) Phones: Fr. Bob Coleman - Congratulating you on your 50th. I remember your ordination day, and would love to share a story about it JoAnn - Congratulations Fr. Simon on your 50th. I can't imagine all the wonderful things you have done. I wish more people knew about you. Chrissy - I care for elder non-Catholic woman. how can I care for her? should I bring her to Catholic church?

(1:57) Bible Study: Acts 11:19-26 Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church? Why was Paul originally named Saul? (27:00) Break 1 (27:52) Letters: Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:27) Word of the Day One (42:31) Phones: David - is there a conflict between Catholic Church teaching and nation enforcing border laws. can a nation morally say no to this? I am confused by this. Randy - question about my wedding. is it scandalous to have groomsmen with same sex attraction?

(1:53) Bible Study: Acts 11:1-18 Father shares his interpretation of the word apostle. (26:59) Break 1 (28:29) Letters: Why in the old testament did people sacrifice animals? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:22) Word of the Day Overflowing (41:35) Phones: Carolyn - since Pope has been elected, was he elected to help North America in Churches here to help bring numbers up? Chuck - Matthew 28 - what did the chief priests believe that happened at the Resurrection? they paid the guard?

(2:38) Father shares with us how to speak like the pope (4:35) Bible Study: Acts 9:1-20 How does the holy spirit speak to us? (20:52) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Father talks about how the Devil tries to mimic holy things and twist them. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:50) Break 2 (32:49) Word of the Day Munch (36:29) Phones: Brenda - can you chew the Eucharist, or do you need to swallow? Mary - Intention. I saw Cardinals doing it before Conclave. why use it? Anne - why does the Pope have to take on a different name? Cathy - tell me more about the Augustinians. Is he Peruvian? Anthony - I am discerning vocation and need encouragement

Check out this podcast form April 17, 2024 Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know  How did the early Christians spread the faith?  Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus?  Letters (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars  (24:42) – How do I trust God more?  (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05) Callers  (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven? (39:16) – Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still? (41:33) – Could you comment on the ‘American Catholic Church’, and apparently priests could marry there.  Could you comment on that? (43:50) – Where is hell, is it in the world? (46:08) – What is the proper way to say the Our Father?  (48:08) – I’m taking an acting class, am I using God’s name in vain? Original Air Date: April 26, 2023

(2:04) The election of a new pope is a death? (13:54) Bible Study: Acts 8:26-40 Father explains this reading. (23:23) Break 1 (24:49) Phones Al - Could you give me the cliff notes version of Augustinian view vs Jesuit view of reaching people. Tasha - getting Pope from US but smart move. good way to encourage people to come back to Church Iris - why did our Pope choose Leo the 14 as his name? (38:40) Break 2 Mike - give praise and thanks. glad the Cardinals came together so quickly. Cant wait to see what new Pope will do. how did Cardinals come together in the process? (44:56) Crissy - I am so excited for new Pope. I also been thinking about Fr. Simon. congrats. also does Anglican Church recognize Pope as head. (49:46) Nancy – Marriage proposal when the pope is elected.