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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 dea

(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?

(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.  Clarifi

(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?

(5:45) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 What is fear of the Lord really? Matthew 17:22-27 What was the temple tax? Father explains (23:31) Break 1 (25:28) Letters: Are saint days celebrated differently in different diocese? Can you say Holy Ghost instead of Holy Spirit? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:02) Break 2 (35:47) Word of the Day Hypostasis (39:28) Phones: John - When did singing start in the church? when did the people join in? Norm - How do we know if we are being holy? Nicole - where do I Find the term 'know thy self'. Is it in the bible? Dan - Is it ok for Eucharistic ministers to wear shorts Lena - I have friend who lost her husband a week ago. how do I show my sorrow to this friend? Natalie - has the holy spirit ever been referred to as feminine?

(10:45) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 How can we receive the gift of God? Matthew 16:24-28 What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (22:22) Break 1 (23:46) Letters: What is the proper way have a Catholic burial? Father talks about a great chilly recipe which uses a special ingredient. When do you need to go to the vigil Mass for it to count? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:21) Break 2 (34:33) Word of the Day Miracles (40:41) Phones: Kelly - I am a new Catholic and have a bunch of ministries sending me info. I don't want to throw their cards away. Can I or should not? Frank - A priest told me to stop going to Church because of my medical problems. Is this right? Steve - Are there such things as angelic manifestations? Roger - Sunday's Reading from Hebrews 11 verse2. What does the Greek word mean that translates to 'commended'?

(5:23) Bible Study: Numbers 20:1-13 Why was it so bad that Moses Struck the rock to get water? Matthew 16:13-23 We must think like God not like human beings (23:35) Break 1 (27:22) Letters: How do I know if I am hearing from God or just my ow thoughts? Who do you contact when the bishop doesn’t guard and protect the sacraments? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:24) Break 2 (37:05) Word of the Day Rebuke (40:47) Phones: Peter - If you don't pray but live by the sacraments only is that bad? Anna - Gospel with Our Father was read a couple of weeks. It is read from the Gospel of Luke. How come this is different than Our Father in the Gospel of Matthew and in Mass? Why does the priest hold the monstrance with a cape and then uncaps his hands? Susanna - How come the large host of the priest is consecrated only and not the hosts for the congregation?

(4:36) Bible Study:           2 Peter 1:16-19 Is the bible mythology? Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 What was Jesus’ favorite title for Himself? (18:57) Break 1 (21:56) Letters: What happens when if you have dementia and can’t make a good confession? Does it matter which host you receive when receiving consecrated hosts? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:50) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day Myth (39:09) Phones: Sandy - My 25-year-old grandson is a baptized Catholic and has not received any sacraments. Can a man who is baptized but fell away from the Church go to Confession? Terence - Can you explain to me the 'fear of God'? What is the simplest explanation? Tom - The divinity of Christ. The Transfiguration shows me the humanity of Christ. I believe Jesus needed encouragement. What do you think of this? Carolyn - You mentioned that being on vacation is no excuse to miss Mass. I agree and

(8:00) Bible Study: Numbers 12:1-13 What does it mean to be great in the eyes of the Lord? Matthew 14:22-36 Father shares some interesting insights about this reading. (21:23) Break 1 (29:46) Letters: What is a firm purpose of amendment in confession? How can men not objectify women? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:08) Break 2 (38:52) Word of the Day Snout (41:34) Phones: Russ - What is the connection between Purgatory and Final Judgement? How will the redeemed by judged? Fred - I love the music you play on FSS. Has anyone ever talked about the zinc spark involved in fertilization? I feel this is important to consider in the abortion issue. Maria - Cain and Abel. How could Cain meet other people if he was part of the first family?

Bible Study: Numbers 11:4b-15 The importance of getting your leading straight in the spiritual life. Matthew 14:13-21 How do you discern what God wants you to do? Ezekiel 3:17-21 How do you admonish the sinner? Break 1 Letters: How do I stop sinning with my girlfriend who is leading me into sin? How can the word blessed be used? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Coriander Phones: Don - During the Consecration, the priest sing different phrases while holding it up. Is this right? Karen - My friend died last Saturday and her family is having no funeral. Calling it a celebration of life. This distresses me. Do you have any advice? Bill - What does my daughter have to do to receive Communion again? Linda - What is the difference between the word 'blessed' and 'Bless-ed'? Craig – We are not supposed to add to the consecratory prayer in Missal according to Canon 846 section 1