Father Simon Says

(3:16) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 What was the first Gospel? Matthew 23:23-26 Do we really need Church Rules? (19:25) Break 1 (21:17) Letters: Can we exercise our conscience? Does sin really have consequences? Why should you be a Roman Catholic? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:07) Break 2 (38:46) Word of the Day Plunder and self-indulgence (40:31) Phones: Erik - Does not finishing pre-Cana invalidate our marriage? I'm concerned that my marriage my not be right. Greg - How does Fr. Address the difference of the timeline of the gospels in regards to the presentation and the flee to Egypt Patsy - My priest broke the seal of confession with my daughter and told me her sins. what do I do?

(3:28) Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 8b-10 What is the oldest Christian document we have? Matthew 23:13-22 What is it Jesus is saying is being barred by the scribes and Pharisees? (22:49) Break 1 (24:52) Letters: Father talks about the dangers of psychics, the shortage of priests in the Church and how it is more of a congregation shortage. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:43) Break 2 (36:21) Word of the Day Hypocrite and anger (40:58) Phones: Michael - How many years was Jesus' ministry? Cindy - I lost my dog and St. Francis has been showing up in a few ways since his passing. I want Fr. Simon's opinion on this. Natalia - You said the schism was based on a 'misunderstanding'. can you elaborate on what that was?

(14:26) Bible Study: Matthew 22:1-14 What is hell like? Judges 11:29-39a Father talks about this reading and the difference between covenants and contracts. (27:26) Letters: Who is in charge of making relics for the Catholic Church? What does it mean that first shall be last and the last shall be first? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:59) Break 1 (32:37) Word of the Day Chief Priest (40:23) Phones: Theresa - What would it take for Messianic Jews to come under the pope? John – Who was the queen of the south?

(2:16) Bible Study: Judges 9:6-15 Who were the Judges in the bible? Father explains. Matthew 20:1-16 What is heaven like? (20:02) Letters: How was the shroud of Turin made? How do you respond to children who are conceived in immoral ways? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (33:19) Word of the Day Foreman (42:24) Phones: Anthony - How does Mary not have original sin if her parents did? Sylvester - Is it okay to do Yoga for a Catholic?

(3:15) Bible Study: Judges 6:11-24a Father talks about the humor of the Bible which most people don’t understand. Matthew 19:23-30 This is also a funny passage, Father explains (18:20) Letters: How do you pronounce the name Augustine? Do living organs have a soul connected to them and how does that effect organ transplants? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (31:37) Word of the Day Terebinth (38:15) Phones: Elias - Follow up from the coincidence question. I want to clarify what I meant. Pat - The priests placed the announcements on the alter after mass. is that irreverent?

(1:20) Bible Study: Psalm 106:34-35, 36-37, 39-40, 43ab and 44 God answers your prayers in ways you won’t expect. Judges 2:11-19 Father explains what the meaning of the number 12 in the bible. Matthew 19:16-22 God wants to deliver you from what possess you. (18:55) Letters: How should we approach AI with our Faith? How does someone discern the priesthood? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:30) Word of the Day Ecumenical (40:07) Phones: Pamela - I was told pope Leo has requested that we not call him pope and rather be called father. is this true and right? John - What is the translation of the word 'wayside' in the psalms. 'he shall drink from the way side and lift up his head' Is it dirty water? Elias - Are we supposed to read into coincident. Especially when they make us uneasy or they are strange

(3:04) Bible Study:  1 Chronicles 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 Why was David a man after God’s heart? Didn’t he do a lot of bad things? Luke 11:27-28 Why do we call Mary blessed? (17:05) Break 1 (18:09) Letters: Father answers questions about the meaning of the word scribe, how do you know if you should stop praying for something, and he answers questions about the history of communion in the hand. (36:51) Beak 2 (37:26) Word of the Day: Desert (38:37) Phones: Claire - I understand that the gospel is read because it is the teaching of Christ, but what about the 1st and 2nd reading? What are they for? Chris - What is the meaning of the word 'Selah' in the Psalms? Peter - If David was a 'man after God's own heart, how can we believe this when he was an adulterer and a murderer? Larry - Do you have any thoughts on Catholic colleges which are Catholic in name only?

(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?