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Check out this great show from May 17, 2024 Bible Study: (3:17) Acts 25:13b-21 How did we become Roman & Catholic? Jn 21:15-19 We hear the first confession of the first Pope Break 1 (18:10) Letters: (19:31) Biblical languages program Why do we say the Gloria at Mass? Third Luminous mystery - what does it refer to? Private property in the Bible? Consecrating Matza? Eucharistic procession; in what order should everything go? Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: The emperor (35:09) Callers: (37:28) Is there a document that tells me everything I should believe as a Catholic? AND After St. peter died - is it true that there were 5 patriarchs that shared power and not just one? At Easter morning service - when the priest is doing the Holy water a lay person was helping him. Are they allowed to do this? Question about Gluten Free hosts - how do they fit in with what Father was saying? I became an usher and now I can't focus on the Mass. Any advice? Two people are trying to get divorced. They don't go to church and weren't married in the church. Do they need anything from the priest when they divorce?

Check out this great show from May 25, 2023 Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Father explains Paul's zealous observance of the law Letters 25:30 - Has Father ever read the Purpose Driven Life? 27:27 - Can I pray deliverance prayers? 31:45 - Father talks about why God prays 34:45 - We have to be one! Word of the Day: Leaders Callers 48:00 - Is having impure dreams a sin? 50:30 - I was told that Victory was won at the Cross. Why does it matter that he rose from the dead? 55:20 - Are there more than five decades of the rosary and how did they develop?

Check out this great show from May 24, 2023 Bible Study: (5:07) Acts 20:28-38 What does beatitude mean? Letters (25:44) - we do need better Church communities Word of the Day: Anger (35:48) Callers (42:51) - My daughter has lost her faith. How can I help her? (46:46) - What should my daughters wear as far as modesty?

Check out this great show from May 23, 2023 Bible Study: (2:22) Acts 20:17-27 How can Paul be one of the Apostles? Letters (29:52) - who got Bibles after the printing press? Word of the Day: Glory (38:34) Callers (47:34)- One church I went to for mass provided missals and also gave Precious Blood However another Church didn't have those. Why the difference and who makes the decisions on that? (50:27) - Corporal on the Altar, I'm always concerned that there are host fragments. Is it continued to be used, is it shaken out? (53:25) - I think more Catholics should bring their friends to Church and invite them? What do you think about that Fr. ? (53:25) - How the peasants back in the old days, grew spiritually b/c they didn't have a bible and catechism like we do now? (55:48) - Why does the priest add water to the wine

Check out this show from May 22, 2023 Bible Study: (1:48) Acts 19:1-8 Father discusses prophecy and Baptism Letters (22:34) - Is it OK to steal? (31:50) - I had a poor parish upbringing, what should I do? Word of the Day: Mass (37:50) Callers (39:33) - The priest used to say that before funerals and weddings, if you're not Catholic, don't receive communion. Why don't they do that anymore? (44:09) - Could we assume Jesus made mistakes? (46:32) - Is it God's will for divorce, or is it my husband's fault that he wants to divorce. I've been married for 25 years. (48:35) - 'Despise not our petitions', could you explain 'despise'?

Father Simon Shares today's scripture readings, whether or not Animals go to heaven and much more on today's show!

Bible Study: (1:29) Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 We honor the image of God in another Letters (14:38) Get well card If God is for us, who could be against us Can Catholics give Protestant sermons? What is the seal of the Holy Spirit? Break 1 (26:55) Word of the Day: To be irritated (27:45) Callers: (40:25) Can you explain the Sabbatine promise associate with the Brown Scapular? Is it okay to have a Mass said outside of a Catholic Church? When Jesus says 'the Father is greater than I'? Permission for Orthodox Communion

Check out this show from May 7, 2024 Bible Study: (2:19) Acts 16:22-34 Father discusses knowledge of the future Jn 16:5-11 We have to admit we're sinners Letters: (17:33) St. Paul - Women will be saved through child-rearing? Distrust or disobedience as the original sin? How did we get liturgical seasons Break 1 (26:59) Word of the Day: (31:39) Saturday and Sunday Worship Callers (41:14) Are there specific blessings that priests should make to bless different articles? Is it dishonoring the sabbath by driving sister to airport on Sunday? Brown Scapular, received at first communion; what happened to that tradition?

Check out this great show from May 6, 2024 Bible Study: (1:00) Acts 16:11-15 Paul's maritime life & Gentile conversion Jn 15:26—16:4a We have a prophetic religion Letters (18:41) Why does Scripture say, 'beware of the wrath of women?' What is Snake Eating in Mark? Word of the Day: Believe (27:47) Callers: (31:35) If I'm working throughout my day while praying the rosary and interrupted; is it still beneficial? Whoever follows my commandments is my friend, could you help me understand that? Honor Father and Mother and is that also translated as 'fear'? Is it okay to wear the medal brown scapular, instead of the cloth one?

Check out this great show from May 20, 2022 Acts 15:22-31 Can we eat meat sacrificed to idols? Letters Why did Pilate and Herod become friends? Why is Egg Harbor called Egg Harbor? When Ez says water is flowing from the side of the Temple, where was that? Word of the Day: Eucharist Callers Is it a sin to smoke marijuana? Can Father help me distinguish these passages? Matthew 5:39 & 1 Corinthians 5:13

Check out this show from May 19, 2022 Acts 15:7-21 How did one become a priest in ancient times? Jn 15:9-11 How did the Father love Jesus? Word of the day: Apocalypse Letters When we kneel during the Passion narrative, what are we supposed to do? Can God do evil? Will the promises made by the Lord for those who pray the chaplet apply to me? What does eternal security mean (Jn 10) Is my confirmation valid? What are the steps of forgiveness? Listener has a question about ancient Lebanon

Check out this great show from May 18, 2022 Acts 15:1-6 Father discusses the religious and cultural dimensions of circumcision Jn 15:1-8 God’s purpose is to do what in our lives? Letters Can Catholics see R-rated movies? My friend is being charged $200 for a baptism; is that OK? Can priests watch secular TV shows? Why does Father talk about Pentecostalism? What’s the tradition about where Lazarus went? What is spy Wednesday? What was the follow-up after the soldiers rolled the dice? Word of the Day: NEW

Check out this show from May 17, 2022 Acts 14:19-28 When has the Church been strong? Jn 14:27-31a What was one of the great messianic expectations? Letters What is the Holy Communion fast? What's Father's take on Ez 20:25-26? Listener talks about her experience of confession and forgiveness Listener asks Father Simon about Milton's Paradise Lost Word of the Day: Believe! Callers When we die do we go right to heaven? Is it a sin to go to a Protestant service, while also still going to mass on Sunday? Is it a sin to not play music for mass, when you have the ability to do that? I'm a cabinet maker, and I have Indian clients that want me to build a temple. Is that okay? I'm unclear about the Gods like Zeus, Jupiter; did they have power?

Check out this great show from May 16, 2022 Jn 14:21-26 What does Logos really mean? How can we speak by the Holy Spirit? Father explains both Letters Father explains some Church customs in light of Grecian bonfires Listener asks about the "Lamb of God" at mass Sam asks if Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill Scripture? Someone told me that the Eucharist isn't Jesus if the host touches the ground; what should I say? Word of the Day: Zeus Callers 'Despise not my petitions' sounds like an insult from the Memorare Fr. quoted something in Latin about confession--what was that? Prayers for my cousin w with glaucoma issues Why do we have "suffered under Pilate" in the Creed?

Check out this show from May 12, 2022 Acts 13:13-25 What does it mean to be born from water and wind? Letters Jeff asks for prayers for his son What do I do if I'm struggling to listen to both the Church and my husband? Is lying always a mortal sin? Erin enjoyed what Father said about notional faith? Word of the Day: Men Callers Could the thorn in Paul's side have been blindness or visual impairment? What is the kabbalah?

Check out this show from May 11, 2022 Acts 12:24—13:5a Where was the first chancery office? Jn 12:44-50 What's the main benefit to being a Christian? Letters Do we respond to the priest at mass when he says alleluia? Listener disagrees with Fr. Simon's take on altar servers Word of the Day: Synagogue Callers Why does Apostles Creed use 'creator' and Nicene creed says 'Maker' If Father wants beauty, maybe we should go back to the Tridentine Mass in English Our obsession with sciences one reason people leaving the Church. What was the reason that God would have Judas pick Jesus out of the crowd? Didn't people know who Jesus was? If someone is pregnant and the baby has issues, could the person be anointed for the baby? Are there more than two dogmas that have been declared infallible?

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Check out this show from May 9, 2022 Acts 11:1-18 Who was a Centurian and why was he important? Letters Father receives a question about abortion Did Judas go to hell? What is a novena? Word of the day: Discriminating Callers What does one do with Easter Candles that are half used? And what does Father think of crosses with the resurrected Christ? Why are young people attracted to Christianity, but not going to Catholic Church and also why do many young people don't go to Church at all? Question of the role of Pope Pius XII in the bombing of Monte Cassino and how much do you know about it?

Check out this show from April 28, 2023 Bible Study: (1:49) Acts 9:1-20 What makes this text truthful? Jn 6:52-59 What does today's text actually say? Letters (22:13)- What is the 'world without end' in the Glory Be? (23:46) - Question about dealing with a suicide (28:12) - I'm reading the ESV, why is it hard to find Catholic approved Red lettered Bibles? (32:48) - Singing of the psalms? Word of the Day: Authority (37:59) Callers (39:53) - We bought holy water fonts for my grandchildren; is it OK that they use it with their teddy bears? (44:05) - Jesus says take my body and take my blood. But as Catholics we only take the bread. This seems unbiblical. Why? (46:22) - I don't chew the host, is that okay? (48:55) - What are my responsibilities as an aunt whose nephews don't practice the faith.

Check out this great show from April 27, 2023 Bible Study: (2:17) Acts 8:26-40 Why do we prepare people for Baptism? Jn 6:44-51 Are you saved? Letters Father discusses 'being wrong' about yesterday's show (24:53) - I went to mass where they kneel and stand during different times (in Mexico) why? (30:57) - I agree with Fr. Simon that being born is a process (31:49) - Who chooses vestment colors? Word of the Day: Teach (36:24) Callers (40:25) - Is it okay for lay people to knock on doors, just like Jehovah's Witness and Mormons. (42:23) - Why was it bad for Adam and Eve to eat from the tree of knowledge (45:22) - In our congregation, we do go on knocking on doors and we go twice a week. (49:54) - We have a visiting priest and he lifts the ciborium instead of the host?

Check out this great show from April 26, 2023 Bible Study: (2:20) Acts 8:1b-8 It matters who we know How did the early Christians spread the faith? Jn 6:35-40 What does it mean to see Jesus? Letters (23:31) - Jim asks about Passover calendars (24:56) - How do I trust God more? (28:06) - I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration Word of the Day: Good News! (34:33) Callers (36:23) - How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven? (39:44) - Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still? (42:01) - Could you comment on the 'American Catholic Church', and apparently priests could marry there. Could you comment on that? (44:18) - Where is hell, is it in the world? (46:36) - What is the proper way to say the Our Father? (48:36) - I'm taking an acting class, am I using God's name in vain?

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Check out this great show from April 24, 2023 Bible Study: (1:42) Acts 6:8-15 Father shares his theory about Act and the Gospel of Luke Jn 6:22-29 What is the real work of God? Letters (19:23) - How is David after God's own heart? (28:28) - Communion service Word of the Day: Crown (32:05) Callers (33:39) - Jesus descended into hell, could you explain? (38:10) - How the average Jew could've possibly known that every sacrifice and liturgical ceremony pointed to Christ? (45:37) - Could you explain Numbers 22: 21-39 to me? (49:27) - My father recently passed away, and he wasn't Christian. Should I have baptized him?

Check out this encore show from April 29, 2022 Acts 5:34-42 Father explains Jewish belief in life after death Letters Father riffs more about silence in church I saw someone selling a relic of John Henry Newman; what should I have done? Can we substitute Psalm 51 for the psalm of the day during Lent? Father answers a question about marriage and communion Word of the Day: Sat Down, going up Callers: How to identify venial sins and what does it mean when my priest says he can't be my spiritual advisor? If Fr. Simon were to sell a relic, would he be 'Fr. Simony'? Can Father explain Matthew 7:21 Can we inset belief in the Eucharist into the Creed?

Check out this show from April 27, 2022 Acts 5:17-26 What is heresy? Jn 3:16-21 Is the Trinity actually easy to understand? Letters Father comments on the need for silence before mass Listener thanks Father for his priesthood and comments on the structure of priesthood Word of the Day: Sad​ducees Callers My father was cremated. Could I put him in a Church, is that considered a sacred place? Why in the scriptures does it say those who love the world will lose it and those who hate the world will find everlasting life. Yet, God so loved the world.

Check out this show from April 28, 2022 Acts 5:27-33 Father gives context about the book of Acts Jn 3:31-36 Father talks more about the Trinity Letters Father reads a letter from a retired priest friend who bemoans the lack of respect during mass Listener writes in about her marriage and temptation Father clarifies if Jesus had more siblings (*He didn't!) Word of the Day: Ration Callers Is purgatory closed? Could you explain to me Apophatic Theology? Who is the great harlot and who are the ten kings in Rev. 17?

Check out this Encore from April 17, 2023 Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God' Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above? What is religious consensus Letters (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots? (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was cut off and Jesus healing the ear, where in the Bible? (42:56) - Who is most responsible for the humiliation and assaulting of Jesus. Was it the Romans? (47:04) - Comment on being saved by salvation alone and about yesterday's 2nd reading? (49:51) - What does he mean by original tongues, like Aramaic and also the diff b/w 'reborn' and 'born above'?

Check out this great show from April 18, 2023 Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above? Letters (22:030 Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory (24:29) Who was Thomas' twin? (29:29) Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:40) Callers (35:46) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time? (38:38) When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was killed? (41:12) The Church is not in touch of reality, and I'm becoming Catholic, but I need to go through an annulment and the paperwork and other interviews are hard to do? (46:24) Divine Mercy Sunday, if you go to confession and communion and pray for Holy Father, remission of all sins? (48:02) Good Friday at Church, shouldn't there be more quiet? I was hearing the choir practicing?

Check out this show from April 24, 2025 (5:53) Bible Study: Acts 3:11-26 Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter. Luke 24:35-48 The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of. (22:15) Break 1 (24:20) Letters: What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:09) Break 2 (37:10) Word of the Day More than these (42:44) Phones: Gene - How do you properly assign plenary indulgences to other people? Therese - What is the meaning behind the word 'Easter'? Tim - On Mother's Day, my family is going to Rome. Do you know how the conclave will impact access to the Vatican?

Check out this great show from April 20, 2022 Acts 3:1-10 What is the significance of the 3rd hour? Lk 24:13-35 Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus Letters What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross? Question about marriage and holy communion Word of the day: Astonishment! Callers In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches? Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil? Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to that?

Check out this show from April 19, 2022 Acts 2:36-41 What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering Letters In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins? Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers Word of the Day: Don't touch me! Callers: Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered? Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar? Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can Catholics attend the service? Does a priest need to have a stole on when doing confession? How should we approach praying at abortion clinics and confronting with people who are being loud and abrasive toward abortion workers and women getting abortions?

Check out this show from April 10, 2023 Bible Study: 2:20 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre (28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves (30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?" (32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36) Callers (37:46) - 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus' blood-stained garments. 2) When they removed Jesus from the cross, wouldn't that have made the Jews ritually impure? (39:41) - How can the Shroud include Jesus' face? (42:40) - Did Jesus appear to Mary his Mother? Why wasn't it mentioned in the Bible? (48:31) - Why was the Devil in the Garden of Eden? (50:20) - St. Faustina's vision of Purgatory

Check out this great show from April 18, 2025 (1:56) Bible Study: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Jesus didn’t want to get crucified. He didn’t want to do this. The physical pain of he crucifixion was unimaginable. However, so much more was bearing the sins of the world. John 18:1—19:42 The All-powerful became powerless for us. Atonement is to be reconciled. How did Jesus save the world? By showing us the truth, by demonstrating who God is, He gives us an opportunity to become like Him. (22:09) Break 1 (23:33) Letters: (23:37) Dylan asks if there is anything Fr. Simon recommended for him to do during Holy Week since he is to young to watch the Passion. (24:40) Peter asks how the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayed, especially during the times of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. (25:50) Why was the boulder of the tomb rolled away? Send Fr. Simon a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:21) Break 2 (32:04) Word of the Day: “Truth” Phones: (35:04) – Bobbi: In John 3:16, 'will not perish' and 'might not perish' are both used in translations. Could you clarify? (42:25) Chris: Lost one of my dog's this morning, and if animals don't have an eternal soul, where does that life force go to? (46:24) John: What exactly is 'Good' about Good Friday?

Check out this great show from April 6, 2023 Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me? (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that? (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest? (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?

Check out this show from April 6, 2023 Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican II TLM Mass. It's really causing resentment. Could you help me? (35:36) - There are many Catholic Churches that don't say the prayer to St. Michael? Why is that? (47:40) - Was the apostle Paul ever ordained a priest? (48:28) - Is it okay to go to the gym on Holy Saturday?

Check out this great show from April 13, 2022 Mt 26:14-25 How could Judas abandon Jesus? Letters Daniel asks about a bruised reed Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer Listener asks about the vengeance of God Word of the Day: You said so Callers What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible. Also how about lower case 'lord' Could there be reversed transubstantiation? How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night, when that's not mentioned in the Bible How do we deal with questions from Protestants? Comment: What Judas did had to happen or there wouldn't be salvation; is that wrong? Prayer to St. Michael, and say 'cast unto hell Satan'. wouldn't be better to pray for Satan or is he a lost cause?

Check out this great show from April 12, 2022 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel Letters Can I receive communion 2x in a day? Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom? Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope? Word of the Day: Vanity Callers When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution? If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil?

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022 Is 42:1-7 Did Jesus bring justice to the nations? Jn 12:1-11 Why is beautify important? Letters Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God? When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again? Word of the Day: Nard Callers I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. I love her more than ever. How to get over My wife is Orthodox and my son is an Orthodoxic priest. Why do they do sign of cross they way they do, and why is it called divine liturgy with eastern Christians and the Mass here? Is there a patron saint for those going through divorce, but want the marriage to be saved?

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022 Jer 20:10-13 Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament? Jn 10:31-42 What kind of faith are we supposed to have? Letters Anna Maria writes about the book Exodus, that she rea Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show). Word of the Day: Scripture Callers Can one do confession on the radio? What is mortal sin where I need to go to confession? Can I be on an exercise bike while I am praying the rosary? Or is that wrong?

Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022 Gn 17:3-9 Was Abraham Jewish? Jn 8:51-59 What's God's nature? Letters: My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on? Word of the Day: Passion Callers: Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards? Did ancient Israelites keep stones around? I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?

Check out this great encore from March 25, 2025 (2:00) Bible Study: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Why is Jesus not named Emanuel? (19:28) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: If the host turns moldy is it still the Eucharist? Can a Catholic priest who leaves the Church consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:59) Break 2 (33:55) Word of the Day: Overshadow (36:53) Phones: Harrison - There are astronomical reasons why Christmas is December 25. Mike - If we have all greatly sinned, why do we get to go to communion? Also, where do we get the consecrated hosts for communion services? Andrew - symbolic meaning of the wafer. When we partake of the Eucharist, do we represent Christ afterwards or do we let our hearts go moldy? Patrick - How do I reconcile cremation w/the Holy Scripture that says body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?

Check out this great show from April 5, 2022 Nm 21:4-9 What is a seraph serpent? Father explains Jn 8:21-30 Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure Letters What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him? Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments Word of the Day: I AM Callers: What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day? Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while there?