Father Simon Says

(6:20) Bible Study: Luke 12:54-59 Father explains this passage from a Catholic perspective. Romans 7:18-25a The inner beauty of the person. (22:21) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: Father talks about the poetry of the Bible. Was Jonah dead we he got swallowed by a whale? Can you set up alters in your house ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:26) Break 2 (38:25) Word of the Day Bishop (43:50) Phones: Joseph - 'Allowing himself to be built to the cross...and for forbidden fruit', from an Eastern Catechism, and what does he think? Michael - What does he think about this?  I was doing a project on Communism, and how the devil doesn't have his own clay and twist clay.  And how Communism twists the clay of brother love and turns it evil. Yumi - Is Moses an Israelite or Egyptian? Anne - Purifying the Chalice, I see him purifying w/wine.   Is that okay?

(4:49) Bible Study: Luke 12:39-48 What does it mean for us to be servants of the world as believers Romans 6:12-18 Sin is its own punishment which enslaves us. Father explains (26:07) Break 1 (28:25) Letters: Father gets a letter from 7th Day Adventists who disagree with Catholics about Marian devotion. What language did Jesus read in?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:10) Break 2 (36:04) Word of the Day Expect (38:03) Phones: John - In todays reading when he says do you love  me more than 'these'. what are 'these' George - Comment: your commentary was good today and you and I was able to show my RCIA class Bridget - Can someone receive grace and have the whole body of Christ benefit? Gary - How is it holy to let Muslims pray in the Vatican.

(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 w

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 w

(7:33) Bible Study: Jonah 3:1-10 Did God change his mind? Luke 10:38-42 What is the “good part” that Father talks about? (21:09) Break 1 (23:26) Letters: What should you do if there is violence in the home? Is America on the edge of civil war? Is yoga okay for Catholics to do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:40) Break 2 (35:58) Word of the Day Mary (39:43) Phones: Marquis - I am with my partner of 8 years and we have 2 children. Should I stay in this relationship for my children or seek someone who is Catholic? Carol - What is the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 12:10 where it talks about the spiritual gifts? What is discernment of spirits? Anthony - Why do we have Saturday evening mass before sundown?

(6:35) Bible Study: Jonah 1:1–2:1-2, 11 The real moral of Jonah and the whale. Luke 10:25-37 The revelation of God in the Trinity explained. (24:27) Break 1 (28:02) Letters: Father explains socialism, Capitalism and Distributism. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:37) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day Justify (43:03) Phones: Leo - what's the churches and father’s stance on evil being defined as 'analogical nothingness' (the utter absence of anything, or non-being) Rita - why was the pope blessing a piece of ice

(2:44) Bible Study: Baruch 1:15-22 How did they go beyond what God asked them to do? Luke 10:13-16 What happened to the towns that Jesus mentions in the passage? (23:15) Break 1 (24:33) Letters: Why do we call Mary our life, sweetness and our hope? Can you go to confession on the behalf of another person? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:10) Break 2 (34:50) Word of the Day Secular (40:10) Phones: Jim - Are Mathew 5:17 and roman 7:6 apposed? one says we are released from the law other says he fulfils the law. Maria - how has the church decided that we don’t give both the wine and bread. Mark - I told my friend that I don’t feel worthy to help with Mass or lead services. My protestant friend said that’s a catholic feeling? but isn’t that like peter to feel unworthy? Maureen - Why is it ok for the church to take relics from saints if we are told to bury the dead.

(2:45) Bible Study: Exodus 23:20-23 We sacrifice our children with abortion just like the Canaanites of the old testament who were driven out of the land. What is our fate? Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 Do you really change your hearts when called? Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God? Father explains. (23:09) Break 1 (26:19) Letters: Who is the arch angel Uriel? Can you change your God parent? How can angels help us if they are in heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:19) Break 2 (37:44) Word of the Day Talmud (44:22) Phones: Michael - Can I pray over the meal at wedding reception where Jewish people are present? Ho can I incorporate Jesus and Judaism in this prayer? Rosemarie - Is there more than one Guardian angel per person? Mike - A language question:  '...pray for us sinner now and at the hour of our death'. what’s the imperative for of thou in that prayer? Ben - what is the different t

(6:35) Bible Study: Nehemiah 2:1-8 Father explains the immigration situation in the ancient times. Luke 9:57-62 Let the dead bury the dead. What does that mean? (25:28) Break 1 (27:45) Letters: Father talks about the dark history of Ancient Rome without Christ. What does the parable the prudent dishonest steward mean? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:20) Break 2 (37:52) Word of the Day Plow (40:14) Phones: Emma - What's the deal with Generational Curses. I just found out my parents had an abortion and I am wondering if that affects me. Max - I am a pastor of Jewish ancestry and I know the issue of the Talmud. The Talmud is absolutely not the word of God. Dave - What were St. Peter's and Paul’s name in the original language? Steven - What is the church teaching on circumcision

(5:46) Bible Study: Zechariah 8:20-23 Father talks about the origins of the Samaritans. Luke 9:51-56 Why did Jews hate the Samaritans? (23:08) Break 1 (23:55) Letters: What type of priest was Blessed Solanus Casey? Why don’t clergy talk about sin much anymore? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:49) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day Septuagint (42:23) Phones: Sr. Maria Francesca - 3 Questions for Fr. Simon. Were the fallen angels inside or outside of the Garden of Eden? Did Adam and Even know if they chose correctly? Since Adam named everything in the garden would he have known who Satan was? Gary - Luke 49-50. Is it a mortal sin for a Catholic to attend a Greek Orthodox Church or service? Lupe - Is contemplative centering prayer compatible with Catholic teaching?

(7:01) Bible Study: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Father talks about Angels and what they are made for. What is Jesus’ favorite name for Himself? John 1:47-51 Father explains this reading from an interesting perspective (23:28) Break 1 (24:30) Letters: Psalm 22: 16, what is he proper way to translate this passage? Father talks about the importance of cedar wood in the old testament. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:46) Break 2 (40:43) Word of the Day Saint (42:37) Phones: Joseph - is it appropriate to get the anointing of the sick for suicidal thoughts because its technically a terminal illness. Francine - Why wouldn’t you include the other 4 angles to make it a perfect number of 7? Natalie - When God talked to Moses he was very explicit about killing the people in the promise land. How do I reconcile that with being against capital punishment? John - could you describe the difference between prayer, supplication, and petition.

(3:42) Bible Study: Haggai 2:1-9 What is the true ark of the covenant? Father explains Luke 9:18-22 What does it really mean that Jesus rebuked His apostles? (21:14) Break 1 (23:51) Letters: Father talks about an obscure word in the bible, not surprising. Can you make personalized rosaries of family members? Why did the Church change her teaching on Funerals for people who committed suicide? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:12) Break 2 (37:04) Word of the Day Tunic (38:28) Phones: Mark - During the funeral services of Charlie Kirk. His widow said that he is looking down from heaven at us. is this a true teaching? Dr. John Littell - Someone told me that Catholic the verse in Isaiah to fit the narrative. it doesn't say a 'virgin' it says a 'woman' shall conceive Jonathan - Can you explain the meaning of the word Sabbath and what it means in Spanish. what is the history of the actual words?