Father Simon Says

(4:37) Bible Study: Luke 6:12-19 Do you know the lowest place on the Earth? Father explains its relevance in the bible. Colossians 2:6-15 Christianity isn’t a philosophy but a Relationship. (23:54) Break 1 (26:18) Letters: Father helps a woman who has a husband who has committed adultery for many years. Does Father put himself down too much? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:38) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day Walking (39:52) Phones: Gail - I like to pay to the sacred heart prayer. I was told if I don’t pray at three exactly do I have to wait till the next day? Does the time really dictate that much? Rosemarie - We say 'bless the Lord' what does that mean? Velma - How can we explain when a child gets cancer. how is that the consequences the of any decision the child made. Mike - When Jesus broke the bread and gave the blessing was that the Berakah.

Check out this awesome show from September 2, 2022 Bible Study: (3:58) 1 COR 4:1-5 Is St. Paul the head butler?  LK 5:33-39 What is a wineskin?  Letters: (22:10) Could Mary have said no to the angel Gabriel?  Do you need to process in with the cross?  Word of the Day: Servant (31:32) Callers  (34:42) - Can God cause anyone to sin?  (39:47) - The Crock-Pot was made by a Jewish man so he could make Cholent (41:16) - Are Jews today the same Jews back in Jesus' time? (49:41) - Should I get a new Godfather for my child now that I'm a strong Catholic?

Check out this encore from September 6, 2025 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?

Check out this awesome encore show from September 1, 2022 Bible Study: (2:13) 1 Cor 3:18-23 Church Politics! Lk 5:1-11 What does God want?  Letters (21:14) When can a priest deny someone absolution?  Did Our Lady receive Holy Communion?  Listener has difficulty with her friend's Bible Study Word of the Day: Deceive  Callers  (35:55) -  What do you think of Pentecostalism? (38:53) - How was it possible for sin to multiply if God created everything? (40:45) - Can the devil read your mind? (42:32) - Thank you for all your advice! I've been listening to you for a long time! (44:52) - Latin translation help 

(3:46) Bible Study: Micah 5:1-4a How do you find peace? Romans 8:28-30 An unexpected way you can show love for Jesus. Matthew 1:1-16, 18-23 Do the scriptures contradict itself? (24:44) Break 1 (27:13) Letters: Father reads some letters about proper translations to biblical words and what bible is good for a study bible. Why are translations different in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:03) Break 2 (37:53) Word of the Day Philemon (42:55) Phones: Tessa - The NCB changed the wording of one of my favorite verses. what should I do.

(2:59) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11 Did people really believe Jesus would be delayed in coming? Luke 4:31-37 Did Jesus really teach with Authority? (21:05) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Father talks about the Coptic Rite of the Mass. When did Christianity really find its own identity?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:20) Break 2 (38:22) Word of the Day Logos (42:04) Phones: Brian - In our church our bishop's picture is about a 1/4 inch above the popes and I wondering is that tied to the point about autonomy? Martha - I have been watching social media and a lot of people have saying the world will end at Sep. 23 Ann - My brother-in-law just passed and I asked a priest to see him before he died and I am wondering whether the priest would have been done because he was in a coma? Regina - When we are Christians how come we have authority but not power?

Check out this awesome show from September 1, 2024! (1:49) Bible Study:  Lk 4:31-37 Father talks about the heart of God. 1 COR 2:1-5 Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel LK 4:16-30 Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings. (25:29) Break 1 (26:09) Letters: Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class? (36:16) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day: Authority (38:43) Phones: Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration? Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible?   Money root of all evil, but is it love of money? Suzy - Last rites?  I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?

Check out this highly relevant encore show from August 29, 2025! (1:47) Bible Study:  Mk 6:17-29 Father talks about the Herodian family. They were not good people. (18:25) Break 1 (19:40) Letters: Do you need to go through Chemotherapy in order to preserve your life, what is penance really and why is the Catholic 10 commandments different from the Protestant 10 commandments? Father answers all of this questions and more. (35:34) Break 2 (36:11) Word of the Day: Delighted (38:49) Phones: Cathy - call no man your father. Can you explain more? Jennifer - My family rejects Vatican 2. How do I explain this to them? Roe - Can a minister to the homebound bring multiple hosts to someone? Do they really stay consecrated the whole time?

(6:43) Father shares some thoughts about the terrible shooting in MN (15:15) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 Can you ever be worthy of the King when He visits? Matthew 24:42-51 Father talks about grinding of teeth (23:13) Break 1 (25:03) Letters: What are the 7 classes of false devotion to Mary? How much is your fiancé worth to you if you can’t wait a little bit to get married? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:55) Break 2 (35:39) Word of the Day Gnashing of teeth (38:26) Phones: Joe - I have been asked to be a godfather to a couple in a protestant wedding. The wife is catholic but has agreed to have a protestant wedding. Michael - Is there connection between the flash at the end of a sunset on the ocean and the flash that created the shroud? Alison - what form was the form of the of the words 'do this' in memory of me. Is it saying 'continue to do this in memory of me?' Carolyn - I’m wondering about death bed conversions. Also I have comments about the new traveling shrine to our lady.

(3:20) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 The unexpected philosophers of our time. Matthew 23:27-32 What does it mean to have white washed tombs? (18:42) Break 1 (21:05) Letters: Before letters Father talks about the Seal of Confession. He also discusses volunteerism which is a very deep topic. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:38) Break 2 (37:59) Word of the Day Whoa (40:07) Phones: Bruce - I would like to offer an alternate perspective of Judas. I disagree with Fr. Simon. Melissa - I have been trying to follow along in my Magnificent and I have trouble with the variations. Margaret - When I heard that the shooter died I thought 'good, no more trouble from him' but I wonder if that’s not the correct attitude?