Father Simon Says

(1:24) Bible Study: Luke 14:25-33 Why do you follow Jesus? (27:00) Break 1 (28:41) Letters: What does it really mean to trust Jesus? How do priests avoid burn out? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (42:31) Word of the Day Neighbor (45:05) Phones: Dannielle - My son is having bad dreams. I need advice. Joe - I need some clarity on the names of God.

(2:36) Bible Study: Romans 12:5-16ab Bless those who persecute and do not curse them. (27:00) Break 1 (27:50) Letters: Father shares a good book about Mary. How do you deal with bad parishioners? Is it okay to wear the Jerusalem cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:55) Word of the Day Ministry (45:42) Phones: Mike - IS the case for Christ by Lee Strobel a catholic approved book? What is a good book that is catholic like it? Clare - some people bless themselves and bow when the priest passes. what’s the deal with that?

(2:29) Bible Study: Romans 11:29-36 Father shares the reason for the book of Romans (27:00) Break 1 (28:00) Letters: Are there Foxes in the bible? What loss is Jesus referring to when He said He had lost nothing that the Father gave Him? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:23) Word of the Day Blessed (43:24) Phones: Sandra - What is your recommendation for as book on the life of Mary? Lily - How do we forgive people who belittle you and make fun of you. Maria – Are humans referred to as creatures in the Bible?

(3:13) who are the Maronites? Father shares the interesting story of St Charbel Makhoulf Father explains judgment and Purgatory. (27:59) Break 1 (30:14) Lisa - My mother wrote to Padre Pio and he responded that she was living the will of God, so you through the letter out because she didn't like the response but later regretted it. (32:37) Laura - I am from Lebanon and there are many Muslims who go to his hermitage. Praying for their conversion. Also, a miracle story. (35:45)Father talks about St. Padre Pio. (46:19) Medel - What took the Church so long to make Padre Pio a saint? Erin - I was fortunate to view relics of St. Pio. (51:11) Monica - I met a woman who was cured by Padre Pio. He is the cause of my reversion. Larry - If someone dies a martyr, do they need two miracles to be canonized?

(4:35) Bible Study: Romans 8:31b-39 Why do you REALLY love Jesus? (21:10) Break 1 (23:17) Letters: Father talks about the word to believe in the bible. Father answers a bible verse verb problem about praying to yourself. What is double predestination? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:25) Break 2 (37:34) Word of the Day three (42:23) Phones: Joe - Repeat the saying about Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. Dan - How do we personally know that we love God. Craig - I lead a bible study and we are on the part about peter loving Christ Sylvia - What can I be doing to be a saint?

(3:07) Bible Study: Luke 13:22-30 Father talks about the kingship of Christ. Romans 8:26-30 Why does God let bad things happen to us? (18:35) Break 1 (20:27) Letters: Can you be a priest if you can’t read music well? What happens during the sacrifice of the Mass? Is there a devotion to the adolescent Christ? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:54) Break 2 (34:28) Word of the Day Agape (39:58) Phones: Marsha- My grandson asked his mother what is hell. I am wondering how fr. would respond Michael - What’s the difference between transubstantiation and consubstantiation? Lina - I cry at mass every time and its involuntary. What should I think about this? Mary – My friends son is in to ouija boards. how should he proceed? Steven - I come across the word circumscion a lot. why is it referenced so much in the NT?

(3:46) Bible Study: Ephesians 2:19-22 Who is Paul talking to in this passage? Luke 6:12-16 Jesu took all night to pray. How much more time should we take to pray? (19:00) Break 1 (20:35) Letters: What was Mary’s yes like for the Angels in heaven? How did Saint John the Baptist know that Jesus was the Christ? Who was the queen of the south in the Bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:53) Break 2 (36:03) Word of the Day Apostle (39:37) Phones: Frank - I wanted clarity on the group of zealots in the Gospel of Luke. Anne - what is the rule about getting married after divorce.

(2:38) Bible Study: Luke 13:10-17 What is the difference between healing someone and saving someone? Romans 8:12-17 Every Christian has a destiny not a fate. (19:24) Break 1 (20:59) Letters: Do dogs go to heaven? What prayers will help us to live in the present moment? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:47) Break 2 (34:26) Word of the Day Bound (36:04) Phones: Mary - Our new pastor doesn't declare 'body of Christ' when administering the sacrament of communion Frances - Is it ok to address out Lady with a name not connected to a devotion. Lisa - My son said that his three-year-old had dreams about scary movies. does it mean anything? Mark - If I don’t have mortal sins to confess what is confession all about? Sue - Does the communion fast apply to daily mass not just Sundays.

(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 - who's 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 why the church makes people wait till Easter!

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 wait to see Jesus until opened the gates of Heaven? (49:38) - Thou shall not worship strange gods vs false gods. What is the difference?

(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 wale. 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 teachings on the Eucharist in the catholic and orthodox services? does the consecration happen at different times?

(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?

(4:09) Bible Study: Haggai 1:1-8 How do we settle into our lives and forget the first words of God to us? Luke 9:7-9 Father talks about the family of Herod (23:05) Break 1 (24:45) Letters: Shouldn’t we have a record of Jesus’ brothers if He really had brothers and sisters? Father talks about the death penalty and why it is not as black and white as you might think. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:10) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day Perplexed (40:41) Phones: Berry - I have a question from the parallels between Isaiah 66 and haggai reading from today. Alesandra - Is what you said about letting sinner die unrepentant apply to people who use euthanasia Madeline - could you go into the Jesus having brothers? it has the possibility for Mary not being ever virgin. I want to debate protestants.

(2:58) Bible Study: Ezra 9:5-9 God’s persistence is miraculous Luke 9:1-6 Why do the Gospels have different narratives? (20:10) Break 1 (22:14) Letters: When do we kneel during the Mass? Is the Death Penalty allowed in the Catholic Faith? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:48) Break 2 (40:18) Word of the Day Sermon and a homily (41:27) Phones: Joe - Wife is a Jewish and she’s says that she doesn’t have any sins. what’s the Jewish teaching? Mark - why is numbers 7 important and why do these records matter?

(9:08) Bible Study: Ezra 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Where is the ark of the covenant? (20:17) Break 1 (23:19) Letters: Father mentions his thoughts on Pope Leo’s words about Charlie Kirk and is it okay to have drinks during Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:58) Break 2 (37:14) Word of the Day Elder (40:49) Phones: Kay - I have six kids and none of them attend the church. In the Eucharistic prayers it talks about God's mercy. Does that cover my children even though they walked away? Craig - I have a question about the history in the old testament. about Esther and the king. Theresa - We had a visiting priest that says that Ethiopia has the ark. John - IN mass you say 'take away the sins of the world grant us peace'. do we kneel or stand at that? Catherine - When Herod had John beheaded, I thought you need roman permission to kill someone like that.

(3:34) Bible Study: Ezra 1:1-6 Father explains this passage Luke 8:16-18 We are called to be lights to the world. (18:08) Break 1 (20:05) Letters: Can you baptize a child who is not your own? What happens to guardian angels who don’t bring people to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:07) Break 2 (33:48) Word of the Day Host (36:36) Phones: Elijah - According to Greek, Hebrew, and Arabic They refer to Mary as 'Mariam'. is that more correct? John - Where does the names of the Eucharistic prayer saints come from? Debbie - People on social media said that its time for Charlie kirk said that it was time for him to go. Resources: The Veil Removed - Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM

(3:31) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 Father takes a deep breath as he tackles this difficult reading dealing with slavery (23:51) Break 1 (39:52) Phones: Grant - My Dad is not Catholic. He is not Catholic. Can he be buried in a Catholic cemetery? Likes to be buried next to his Catholic wife. Kathy - I feel that people from other cultures see me as entitled, and I must prove myself. I have a small disagreement with him about it, since many people in this country work hard for what they have. This is my experience as a white person. Shannon - Are we allowed to pray over people, or just to pray for them? (40:27) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day Magdalene

(6:35) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 and Luke 7:36-50, Fr. Simon gives some context to the Catholic Sacrament of Holy Orders and the laying on of hands. (22:24) Break 1 Letters (25:25) If God is so good and loving how could he send anyone to hell? (37:55) Break 2 (38:55) Word of the Day: “priest” (42:15) Phones: (42:22) Olivia - Were Billy Graham and Bishop Fulton Sheen friends or did they ever meet? (45:01) Greg - A friend of mine is getting an implant during a visit to the dentist. The Dentist says he needs to get an implant from a cadaver. Can he have that implant blessed before and is an implant from a cadaver a good thing? (47:02) Maria - When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and said she was chosen to be the mother of God and you will name him Emmanuel. We never read about Emmanuel, but rather Jesus. Why is that?

(5:02) Bible Study: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 & Luke 7:31-35 (20:46) Break 1 (21:13) Letters (25:07) Praise and Worship music in my parish choir. (26:56) Are lay people allowed to pray over you? (32:08) The Berean Bible (34:08) Break 2 (34:30) Word of the Day - "Her" (39:56) Phones (40:10) Nicole - A scholarly exorcist says that only parents should be praying on their children. (43:47) Joe - What is the precedent on putting pictures of the living buried with the dead?

Bible Study: Luke 7:11 - 4:41 Break 1 Letters Jonathan – If you get a lot out of the Divine Liturgy, find a Byzantine Catholic Church. -25:12 What should the Eucharistic Minister do if the Precious Blood is spilled? - 33:34 Break 2 Word of the Day - “Household” - 37:10 Phones: Mark: The Sisters in catholic schools said that a classic is something that doesn't age or become irrelevant. - 38:33 Mike - where's the definitive authority on singing in mass - 46:51

Our Blessed Mother was the 3rd person in history conceived without Original sin. Our Blessed Mother accepted the responsibility of her Immaculate conception - 1:31 Bible Study from 1 Timothy 2:1-8 and John 19 - 5:40 Letters - 27:21 Gail – Are the linens used during Mass and on the altar rinsed in a Sacrarium? – 27:29 Gino - If Joseph was an older man with sons, wouldn’t his sons have inherited the Davidic throne? -30:21 Word of the Day - “Robbed” - 41:53 Phones Susan - A friend of mine wants to baptize one of her grand daughters. Is this ok? - 43:34 Nathan - How to balance saying the words of the rosary and the actual meditations. - 46:05

Bible Study from 1 Timothy 1 (3:23) Letters Greg shares about the inerrancy of the Scriptures and draws from Catechism. Bob – Was Paul a terrible a evangelist? Word Of The Day: Arrogant Phones John - The Our Father prayer in English but it sounds different in Latin as the translation has different wordings. Could you explain? Larry - Can you comment on the 1631 edition of the KJV? Chris - Does Leviticus point to the Eucharist?

(6:18) Bible Study: Colossians 3:12-17 Father talks about Roman culture and in particular what a Triumph was. (18:23) Break 1 (21:28) Letters: Is it okay to do intentional breathing exercises if it is not associated with Yoga? Father talks about the virtue of humility. How do you know f you are possessed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:19) Break 2 (34:03) Word of the Day How does God work? (40:08) Phones: Laura - Does the church teach that the bible is free of error? Steve - What is the true definition of grace in the context of Ephesians 2:8-9. Ricardo - I want to love Jesus as much as I can. I say 'Jesus I want to love you' as prayer but I wonder if that does much? Joe - I haven’t been to confession in 40 years do I need to do something special or Do I just go? Josephine - I have a daughter and son-in-law ho don’t go to church. do I invite them to church if I know they are going to take communion incorrectly?

(4:42) Bible Study: Luke 6:20-26 Father talks about the state of the liturgy in our world today Colossians 3:1-11 What does it mean to put to death things that are earthly? (24:14) Break 1 (26:08) Letters: Father helps a woman whose daughter fell away from the Church. Father talks about the importance of motherhood. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:46) Break 2 (33:12) Word of the Day Sithians (35:20) Phones: Larry - What does Jesus mean when he says 'I am the son of man' Kim - our nephew(30yo) has been a member of the masons for a few years and he thinks its just a men's service group. Would it be ok to attend the dinner after one of his 'Promotion' ceremonies. Maria - I was invited to adoration and I went with my friend and there was a lady handling the Thurible and Handed it to Fr. and she also helped him put on his vestments. and I was informed she takes the host and puts it in the monstrance when Fr. is gone. Maria - I understand that a child is Jewish so far as his mother is Jewish but all the genealogy is by Male. why is that? Gary - Do we know how long Joseph, Mary, and Jesus were in Egypt.

(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?