Father Simon Says

(3:00) Bible Study: Luke 12:35-38 Father talks about dining culture in Jesus’ time. Romans 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 God doesn’t send us to hell, He finds us there. (21:34) Break 1 (23:23) Letters: Is it possible for the Roman Catholic Church to be wrong on some Church doctrine? When is the Eucharist NOT the body of Christ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:36) Break 2 (37:21) Word of the Day Religion (42:32) Phones: Simon - In Revelation 20 it says there will be a new earth and new heaven. What will that look like? Pat - I am a confirmation sponsor by my granddaughter. Is that ok? John - Hosanna. what does it mean?

(2:48) Bible Study: Luke 12:13-21 What are the dangers of a lot of wealth? Romans 4:20-25 Trusting Jesus is an action (21:18) Break 1 (23:37) Letters: How are Orthodox Christians different from Catholics? How does science  in archeology fit in with the creation story in Genesis. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:01) Break 2 (40:56) Word of the Day Arbitrator (43:08) Phones: Ann - Did David practice circumcision. Josiah said that it hadn’t been practiced since the time of the judges. Arkaan - Genesis 1 takes about the creation about heaven and earth. What is the water 'above'? Ray - Can you recommend any good readings from the crusades?

(5:28) Bible Study: Luke 12:1-7 Beware of the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? Father explains what it means. Romans 4:1-8 Father explains the righteous of Abraham. (24:02) Break 1 (25:38) Letters: What does it mean that if we are unfaithful than God is still faithful? How does purgatory work and where is it in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:27) Break 2 (37:34) Word of the Day Righteousness (40:04) Phones: Stan - Is there any connection between Jesus casting out demons and mental illness? Robert - Are the teachings of the Church like the Ten Commandments in God's nature? Ricardo - in the first 1500 years and it was just Catholics, and we had the holy spirit. So, does this refute Protestants?

(5:35) Bible Study: Luke 11:47-54 Don’t be presumptuous! Romans 3:21-30 What are the different types of laws? (20:36) Break 1 (21:53) Letters: Why does the devil use world power as a way of testing Jesus if he doesn’t own the world? What are the nuances in translating texts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:57) Break 2 (35:36) Word of the Day Key of Knowledge (38:56) Phones: James - why would there be a law about stoning unmarried women who are with child if that was the way god intended Mary to have Jesus. John - My daughter is dating a Pentecostal who says you need to speak in tongues to go to heaven. Margaret - are there ways to get confession if I can’t get to church? Kathy - how was Jesus taken off of the cross and by whom?

(5:15) Bible Study: Luke 11:42-46 What is Justice? Romans 2:1-11 Father tackles this hard passage to understand. (25:03) Break 1 (26:19) Letters: Father shares some letters which he received physically, explains one of the titles of our Lady and answers the meaning of the word Logos. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:26) Break 2 (38:08) Word of the Day Partiality (39:28) Phones: Grant - I have two daughters, and they want to be altar servers, and I want to know what the right call is. Tom - whose obedience makes us righteous? is it Jesus or is ours? Gail - Is it ok for a lay person to do a communion service or is it just a deacon? Delores- I went to the cemetery and brought home the old flowers to be replaced with new ones. My friends said I was bringing evil spirits. is this a real thing?

(4:46) Bible Study: Romans 1:16-25 Father talks about relationships and how they relate to God. Luke 11:37-41 Why did the Pharisees invite him to dinner? (21:06) Break 1 (22:22) Letters: How did the thief know who Jesus was when they were crucified? What is the difference between Jews and Hebrews? What is the difference between mortal and venial sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:59) Break 2 (35:35) Word of the Day Adam (40:11) Phones: Tony - My brother died in the sin of addiction and he got molested by a family member and he died recently and I want to know where he is? God is merciful but I just want to have a better understanding of the state of his soul. Lawrence - Are priests allowed to be critical of bishops and the pope. I heard your answer about the blessing of the block of ice and I wasn't convinced and I thought maybe that was why. Andy - My wife is becoming catholic, and I recently came back too. She wants to know why the church makes people wait till Easter!

Check out this encore show from October 16, 2023! Bible Study: (1:40) Rom 1:1-7 Who was the queen of the south? What is Talmudic reasoning?  Letters (20:19) - Rosary Novena - can you pray the rosary during chores?  (24:03) - Dowry system  (29:10) - Persistence in prayer & the local pregnancy center Word of the Day: Gospel (35:11) Callers: (37:21) - Question about the Holy Spirit prayer, could you explain when it says 'renews the face of the earth' (42:17) - Question about yesterday's Gospel, clarify about the person who didn't have the garments. Didn't the host provide wedding garments? (47:01) - Priests using only one hand holding the host during consecration?  Could you comment on that?

(5:04) Bible Study: Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Father explains where this prophet might have been from. Luke 11:15-26 Who is the Strong man in this reading? Father explains (23:36) Break 1 (25:20) Letters: How can we help keep priest and religious from falling into sin? Father explains the purpose of salt back in Jesus times. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:05) Break 2 (37:55) Word of the Day It begins (40:29) Phones: Regina - I like your interpretation but I always thought that 'whoever doesn't gather' meant gathering people for Christ. Tisa - If people are in the state of mortal sin and God is not hearing our prayers, is this why we have the rosary, because of Mary's and the saints’ intercession. Also, is it at the bishop's discretion to give dispensations for Mass? Therese - I work in a parish and I'm wondering about the limits of a layperson's limit to opposing the pastor's decisions.

(5:08) Bible Study: Jonah 4:1-11 Father talks about yesterday’s readings and how displeased Jonah was. Malachi 3:13-20b What does healing in the rays of the son of Justice mean? Luke 11:5-13 What is the difference between a temple ad a synagogue? (20:10) Break 1 (22:20) Letters: How is the liturgy been changed over time? What is the function of purgatory? Does God give us what we really want? What do we really want? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:44) Break 2 (36:27) Word of the Day Salt of the Earth (39:45) Phones: Michael - Where is purgatory in the bible. could you give some verses to back it up? Gloria - What is a general confession and should I do it if I’ve already confessed these sins? Enrique - what happens to the people who are never exposed to religion but still live a good life how does he get into heaven and can he get in? he hasn’t repented but he also didn’t know he was supposed.

Check out this awesome Encore show from October 11, 2023 on today's readings. Bible Study: (1:53) Jon 4:1-11 How do we talk about Jonah in a way that kids don't lose respect for the Scriptures?  Father discusses the difficulty of forgiveness  Lk 11:1-4 Father breaks down The Our Father  Letters (20:30) - Policy about dogs in Church  (21:51) - Too often the music at mass is too loud!  (27:20) - Our daughter wants to get confirmed  Catechism for adults: https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/uscca/files/assets/basic-html/page-23.html (28:55) - Lutheran beliefs about the Eucharist  Word of the Day (33:31) Callers:  (36:33) - What do you think about me giving everything to charity instead of my family? (38:51) - Grandson asked why you have to confess venial sins if you are forgiven by going through mass? (41:47) - How to deal with family members who don't believe in the pope and what to say to them? (47:06) - Did people from the old testament have to wait to see Jesus until opened the gates of Heaven? (49:38) - Thou shall not worship strange gods vs false gods. What is the difference?