Father Simon Says

Bible Study: (2:06) 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30 Should we find old letters of St. Paul?  Word of the Day: (36:00) Letters (17:55) Do you think that the priest wants to deny me communion  (23:23) Why was Jesus perturbed?  (26:05) I'm tempted to write in cursive (27:43) My idea of a fundamentalist  (37:48) Eating meat during Fridays in Lent (38:50) Freemason curse question  (43:32) Read the black, do the red (50:13) Forgiveness of Mortal sin Original Air Date: June 23, 2023

Bible Study: (1:50) 2 Cor 11:1-11 Why is God jealous?  Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean to babble like the pagans?  Word of the Day: Plundered (39:25) Letters (24:14) What is meant by Son of Man in Jn 9:35 (25:45) Are the three temptations of Christ related to three gifts of the Magi?  (28:55) Did Joseph or Mary have any temptations?  (30:13) Where's the Last Supper take place?  (30:57) Did Mary have free will to be the Theotokos?  (33:57) I disagree with Fr. Simon's opinion on marriage reception (43:06) Father corrects the record on Catholic Bible Translations  (47:19) Tiny drop of water at mass Original Air Date: June 22, 2023

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?

Bible Study: (2:17) 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11 Was Paul expecting an immanent return of Christ?  Lk 4:31-37 What's the difference between authority and power?  Letters (11:36) - Defending Scott Hahn & understanding fundamentalism  (21:46) - 'Cleave' definition(s) (23:28) - Burying the word hashem?  (29:48) - Can a transitional deacon perform my wedding?  Word of the Day: Mind (32:17) Callers  (36:42) -  What are Gregorian Masses? (39:22) - Who do the Jews think that the successor of David will be? (42:28) - What if a blessed object still can be used but I don't want to keep it?  (43:51) - What is the meaning of the tree of life in the garden? (46:22) - What is the difference between David and Solomon? (48:29) - I have a lot of palms what should I do with them? (50:12) - I have more info on Gregorian masses

Bible Study (1:49) 2 Cor 9:6-11 Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father explains what righteousness is Letters (19:41) When should we be silent?  (24:48) Triduum Liturgies (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment  (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT?  (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe  Original Air Date: June 21, 2023

Bible Study (1:49) 2 Cor 9:6-11 Father talks about why Church collections made him crazy even though they're necessary  Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Father explains what righteousness is Letters (19:41) When should we be silent?  (24:48) Triduum Liturgies (29:01) I think some people feel betrayed by the Church in annulment  (36:17) Why are there so many duplicate names in NT?  (42:37) Listener asks about a Geological phenomenon in Jerusalem (44:32) Age of Isaac when Abraham was going to sacrifice him (46:06) Five smooth stones David picked up (49:12) St Maximillian Kolbe  Original Air Date: September 4, 2023

Bible Study: (2:31) 1 Thes 4:1-8:  Father discusses the difference in how marriage was viewed back in biblical times in comparison to how it is viewed now. Mt 25:1-13: Father analyzes the story of the foolish virgins and the lamps. Letters: (18:51) Father answers emails from callers. Get your Questions answered by emailing Father Simon at: simon@relevantradio.com Word of the Day: (32:09) Pig Phones: (35:48) Michael - Any arrangements of Gregorian chant in four-part harmony Margaret - Question on Genesis 6:4 could you explain Drew - Question about the original Hebrew, 'Oracle of the Lords' Susan - One of the composers from middle ages, responding to previous caller Myra - The lady that just cited Genesis 6,  I don't agree w/Fr. Simon. William - How is it that Lucifer came around to gain pride?

Bible Study: (1:51) 1 Thes 3:7-13 Father discusses ancient religious practices  Mt 24:42-51 Who is the faithful and prudent servant?  Letters (19:33) - Saying happy birthday while praying the rosary (23:28) - Does God communicate in the sacraments?  (27:28) - BVM's tomb (30:11) - Linking Succoth to the Transfiguration Word of the Day: Prudent (34:53) Callers: (36:41) - Question about the first covenant  (39:54) - Is there a problem with the epiclesis?  (42:45) - Is it okay to use mediums and tarot cards? (47:03) - Question about St. John the Baptist, is he conceived miraculously? (48:45) - Okay to skip prayers of faithful during daily mass (49:39) - Why is Rest in Peace always mentioned?

Bible Study: (1:49) 1 Thes 2:9-13 Father Explains St. Paul's great Kvetch!  Mt 23:27-32 What are whitewashed tombs?  Letters (21:20) - Do Eucharistic miracles tend to revolve around desecrations?  (22:54) - John 14:1 - How does it say that Jesus is God?  (24:19) - Easter in Middle East?  (28:40) - Our priest discussed Jesus and the Canaanite woman (30:22) - Best edition of the Roman Missal?  (31:05) - I am my own apostle at the hour of death?  Word of the day: Drudgery (33:22) Callers  (35:08) - How is it that God was there in the beginning? (38:52) - It says dogs, does it mean puppies in Matthew, after beatitudes? (41:36) - I heard there was a tomb the BVM, but I thought she was assumed? (44:53) - Question on abortion, could it ever be resolved through political parties, or will it come down through a chastisement or apparition from Mary? (49:25) - Asking the intercession for old testament saints, is that possible?

Bible Study: (2:03) 1 Thes 2:1-8  St. Paul teaches us about trust Mk 6:17-29 Father describes the fearlessness of St. John the Baptist  Teutonic Tirade: Father addresses some controversy regarding Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman.  Letters (26:44) - Psalm 5 translation  (29:53) - Little crown of the Bl. Virgin chaplet  ( 31:01) - Synoptic Gospels and Last Supper Word of the Day: Passion of John the Baptist (36:19) Callers  (38:50) - Since Protestants don't believe in purgatory, when they die, do some of them still go to purgatory? (40:18) - Mother is considering hospice as she has cancer, but she's on a GPN, providing nutrients.  She wouldn't have GPN, if no hospice.   Could you help out? (42:45) - When Jesus, said I give Peter the keys, why plural of 'keys'? (45:57) - I'm going to a cruise, and will be on a ship on All Saints Day.  What to do for mass? (48:07) - How to have a civil dialogue w/those who disagree. (49:08) - Honor him for all the years he's been on air  and prayer request for my health (50:38) - In Revelation, he mentions the Nicolaitans and the deeds they do.  Who exactly are they and their deeds?