Podcasts about father simon

(5:44) Bible Study: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 Trust in God not in politics Mark 7:31-37 Father explains the geography of the Holy Land (21:59) Break 1 (23:47) Letters: Is the death penalty moral? Can you go to a Mass that is not your language and fulfil your Sunday obligation? Father answers these and other questions. send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:52) Break 2 (40:28)Word of the Day Groaned (41:29) Phones: Tony - Why did Jesus have to go to hell for three days before he rose again. Mark - I disagree with your points on the death Penalty. Judy - which is the earliest translation of the prayer: 'debts or trespasses'? Mark - After the Kyrie some people do the sign of the cross why is that?

(3:15) Bible Study: 1 Kings 11:4-13 What happened to Salomon that made him go bad? Mark 7:24-30 The true nature of this stories conversation. (20:09) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: Should you hold hands during the Our Father? Father explains the prayer to St. Michael. Ho do you combat a habit of vice with a habit of virtue? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:51) Break 2 (34:41) Word of the Day Foot (37:46) Phones: April - Why would Jesus turn water into wine? It seems trivial. Joseph - You have been talking about David and Bathsheba and I heard recently that if a woman resisted the bible would usually note her purity. do you have a comment on this? Susan - It seems like demon possession is what we call epilepsy. is this right? could you be more clear about what these possessions look like? Maria - could my un religious relative fit the description of the dogs with the crumbs? Pat - Can someone who is about die and refuses lasts rite still go to heaven?

(4:57) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 What is the difference between a covenant and a contract? Mark 7:1-13 Who were the Pharisees (24:54) Break 1 (26:44) Letters: What does it mean to be justified by Faith? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:48) Break 2 (38:26) Word of the Day Corban (43:41) Phones: Myla - Why should I become Catholic? my husband is in OCIA.

(5:48) Bible Study: 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 The Cloud of the Lord. What is it and were did it go? (22:46) Break 1 (25:58) Letters: What is the hill of Calvary? Do other religions beside Catholics do anointing of the Sick? How does ritual uncleanness work? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:46) Break 2 (37:58) Word of the Day Salt (42:01) Phones: April - How do I stay faithful when God has crated so Diane - Is it ok to choose an Old Testament name for a confirmation saint? was Job even a real person? Janene - In john it says to not deal with people who are not of faith lest you be guilty of their sin. it makes me wondering if we should be flexible?

(1:55) Bible Study: 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 How has David grown through his life recorded in the Bible? Mark 6:7-13 Do the Gospels contradict itself? (19:10) Letters: What is liberation theology? Where does the flight to Egypt play into the Gospel stories? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:00) Break 1 (32:35) Word of the Day 12 (40:27) Phones: Ella - My eldest daughter in 6th grade and she has a school dance on Ash Wednesday. Should we let her go? Joyce - I work for a flower delivery company. As a non-Catholic Christian what should I pay attention to when I bring flowers for a catholic funeral. (47:36) Sing along with Fr. Simon

(1:45) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17 We are tested not so He knows what’s in our heart but that WE know what is in our heart. (19:13) Letters: Was Mary an only child? Are sins not fully forgiven according to the Gospel of Matthew? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:57) Break 1 (38:25) Word of the Day Brothers and Sister (42:21) Phones: Angie - I have a brother-in-law who have gone from catholic to orthodox Judaism Kevin - I tried to get confession on Sunday but the priest couldn’t do it. am I still forgiven because I intended to go?

(2:46) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30–19:3 David was capable of real repentance are you capable of real repentance? Mark 5:21-43 What is the importance of the synagogue? (20:58) Letters: Can you pray directly from God to remove mortal sin? What is the difference between the man in Luke 12 who was maximizing his saving and us trying to save for retirement? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (27:01) Break 1 (39:10) Word of the Day Little Girl Arise (40:28) Phones: Cynthia - Can you give me the timeline of the presentation and the flight to Egypt.

(1:48) Bible Study: Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 (6:56) Why is today a day special to St Joseph? (13:53) Ground Hog Day and Candlemas connection? Letters: Why was Jesus chastised for our sins? What is the Traditional Latin Mas and the Mass that is in English? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (24:00) Break 1 (25:16) Word of the Day - "Blessed: Phones: (35:34) Joseph - Could you explain Chakras and what is wrong with them? (40:20) Regina - are the first and last Beatitude are in the present tense and the rest are in the future? (44:25) Fr. Simon sings and plays the song "Ground Hog"

(3:47) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 David’s great fall. How can he be a man after God’s heart? (20:23) Break 1 (23:28) Letters: Can parishioners raise their hands during the Our Father? What is the soul and how does it relate to the body? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:30) Break 2 (34:10) Word of the Day Kingship (36:39) Phones: Erik – My wife has been advised to take birth control. Is that okay? Charlie - How is it that God calls David great, after what he did? Linda - Abraham gave his wife Sarah away twice to save himself, could you explain that a little more. Who did he give her away to? Mary - As somebody who came from a domestic violence situation; Fr. Simon is the first Catholic commentator, shedding light that David was a thug. Marie - to be absent from the body is to be present in the Lord. And friend says that scripture is not supposed to be. Could you explain? When we die, going to be the Lord? Is that true? Mary - Does that help the soul out of purgatory, if doing something like setting scholarship up for someone?

(2:53) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29 Do you convince yourself that you are a great person rather than seeing your need for God? Mark 4:21-25 What does it mean for us to let our light shine for others? (20:06) Break 1 (21:53) Letters: What is the difference between redemption and forgiveness? Why does the bible only mention Jesus’ brothers and mother without sister in some passages in the bible? “Take this all of you and eat of it for this is my Body which will be given up for you” What does this mean? Father answers these and other question send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:46) Break 2 (36:33) Word of the Day Lamp unto my feet (39:02) Phones: Don - What does it mean to pray for the intentions of the Pope? Peggy - Is David a saint? Sal - I am a new catholic and I am having trouble understanding the secret of the rosary. the third and the 8th decade are confusing to me. Bob - You referred to David as a 'thug' why?

(7:01) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 7:4-17 How was David a man after God’s own heart? Mark 4:1-20 Patience bears fruit (20:21) Break 1 (22:03) Letters: Father explains purgatory. Did Jesus want to hide the truth from people? What do you do you’re your family is divided over politics? Father answers these and other questions send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:57) Break 2 (37:07) Word of the Day Star (38:52) Phones: Lola - My kids are catholic and they don’t practice but they still call themselves Catholics. What do I say to them? Mike - Thank you father for praying for my sister. Kevin - What is the significance between the different ways that people received the holy spirit in the bible. John - Can you give a few words on Aquinas last words? 'Nothing but you lord'

(2:58) Bible Study: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19 What is God calling you to do? Mark 3:31-35 Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? (21:34) Break 1 (23:31) Letters: Father tackles many different faith based letters today, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:00) Break 2 (35:47) Word of the Day Dodo (40:45) Phones: Barbara - Fill-in priest had a fire and brimstone sermon that scared my 13 year old grandson. I was wondering what Fr. Simon would think of this? Ashley - Who made God? from a 7-year-old named Apollo John - I have a holy water font for my home. When I'm filling it, should I be saying prayer?

(9:41) Bible Study: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 We all know what priests are… or do we? Mark 3:22-30 Why does God makes Himself weak for us? (26:00) Break 1 (27:58) Letters: What is the prayer we say after the lamb of God in the Mass? Who is Mass addressed to? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:49) Break 2 (36:42) Word of the Day Religious (38:56) Phones: Ron - Did any of the Jewish sacrifice actually forgive sins? Steve - When Jesus mentioned 'my church' was this a new concept and was it a new word in that Language? Maribel - Could you clarify when we are allowed to lift our hands in mass? Kris - Did Mary have siblings? Teresa - What is the Greek word for when john the Baptist 'leapt' in the womb? Julia - What is the Greek word for when john the Baptist 'leapt' in the womb?

(3:45) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 24:3-21 Father shares the adventurous story of this book. Mark 3:13-19 The 12 Apostles, who were they? (19:49) Break 1 (22:00) Letters: Father shares his thoughts on politics. Was Judas “forced to betray Jesus? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:40) Break 2 (41:27) Word of the Day Ram (46:14) Phones: Anne - What does the 'the fullness of time' mean in Galatians 4:4?

(7:21) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 The brotherhood of Jonathan and David Mark 3:7-12 What are we suppose to be transformed by? (23:12) Break 1 (24:27) Letters: How does God speak to us in unique situations? What does the word priest mean? What does it say lead us not into temptation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:09) Break 2 (35:54) Word of the Day Boy (38:37) Phones: Mark - What do you think about the Catholic Church in China and how come there hasn't been on pro activism in part of the Vatican? Tom - I'm going in for a heart procedure next Friday, and anointing of the sick has more power than the confession? Carey - My four year old daughter likes to play mass, is that acceptable for her to do? Michael - What do you think about the number of aborted babies in the USA and the magnitude of that number? Joe - Praying for more one intention at a time. Is that okay?

(3:22) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 Is there a contradiction in this book? Mark 3:1-6 God does not judge by appearances. (22:10) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: Is it wrong to be an extraordinary minister of the Catholic Church? How aware do you need to be to receive last rites? How long should you kneel after communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:20) Break 2 (35:23) Word of the Day Simitar (37:21) Phones: Joseph - I went to mass and he changed the work of the eucharistic prayer. are there multiple versions? Jimmy - Can people pray directly to God to forgive mortal sins?

(6:40) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us. (21:00) Break 1 (23:35) Letters: What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for “man” in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:31) Break 2 (38:12) Word of the Day Hypostatic Union (41:34) Phones: Cathrine Mary - Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church. Andy - does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?

(5:17) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 15:16-23 Father explains the story of Abraham and Issac and how it connects with John the Baptist (21:05) Break 1 (27:54) Letters: Why does the Church insist that the body should be buried in consecrated ground? What should you do if you have a possessed object? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (41:56) Break 2 (42:45) Word of the Day New wine (45:51) Phones: Dan – Is tai chi ok for a catholic? Ed - Can we be married during lent?

Father Simon's homily for the first week of our preaching series 'Built Together'

(4:05) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 8 and Mark 2:1 Break 1 (20:54) Holy Communion is an altar call. (23:02) Daniel – Would it be licit to divorce one’s wife to obtain custody of a child? Break 2 (38:50) Word of The Day - "hearts" Phones: (41:46) April - Is the flood technically genocide? (48:04) Nathaniel - What are the time commitments of a deacon?

(11:10) Bible Study from 1 Samuel 1-2 and Mark 1:40. Break 1 (25:20) Email - Don't you believe that it is The Body & Blood of Christ? (31:45) Email - Do we know any names of the Apostles wives? Break 2 Word Of The Day: Sunesis Phones (40:21) Monica - Can you explain the "they" in today's collect? (42:39) Rose - Is Purgatory just for people who don't get last rites? (49:45) Mark - Should a priest administer communion to someone who he knows is in a state of mortal sin?

Check out this great encore show from January 12, 2022 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 Father talks about marriage and annulments Mk 1:29-39 In light of this passage, Father talks about celibacy and marriage Letters: Father receives a letter about sedevecantist masses Word of the Day : pharmakiaCallers Does holy water maintain it's efficacy if you add water to it? What is your opinion on the pig heart transplant. The man who plays Jesus in the Chosen converted from Orthodox to Catholicism. Why did he need confirmation if he received it as a baby when he was Baptized Orthodox?

(6:44) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 1:9-20 Father shares the interesting things in this story! Mark 1:21-28 Everyone has sin. If you don’t think you have than you are wrong! (22:08) Break 1 (24:40) Letters: What does epiphany mean? What book other than the bible can you read during Lent? Why does God let us sin? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:08) Break 2 (38:08) Word of the Day Begotten (42:27) Phones: Mark - How is it that is usually demons the ones who recognize Jesus and not the people? Elly - What is the most meaningful words to say when I receive Jesus in holy communion? Heidi - I would like to ask about Heaven and Purgatory. Why Catholics talk about purgatory especially with near death experiences? John - About idolatry, and veneration of relics. Re: veneration of the Child Jesus at Christmas Mass. Why would I kiss a statue of baby Jesus?

(3:31) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 1:1-8 What is a Zuphite? Mark 1:14-20 What does Kingdom really mean? (23:57) Break 1 (26:49) Letters: How do I get my family to stop practicing witchcraft? Do you need to have silence before Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:47) Break 2 (40:34) Word of the Day Gospel (43:00) Phones: Anne - I'm a protestant, I'm close to death and I am concerned about, where I am going after I die. I don't have a way to become Catholic, I have had cancer for 25 years. I would like to reassurance that I can go to heaven. Jill - Her friend told her Saturday Vigil Mass doesn't count for Sunday and says she is committing mortal sin. Louise - The word 'begotten' in the Nicene Creed?

(3:48) Bible Study: Luke 5:12-16 How did Miracles affect Jesus? 1 John 5:5-13 The connection between Faith and Obedience (21:40) Break 1 (24:40) Letters: Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn’t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:29) Break 2 (34:21) Word of the Day Repent (37:48) Phones: Anthony - Is the fifth commandment 'Thou shall not kill' or 'thou shall not murder'? Susie - Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis? Ray - For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me? Marie - Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is? Erick - Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?

(7:28) Bible Study: Luke 4:14-22 Spiritual Warfare revealed. 1 John 4:19–5:4 You can sacrifice a lot for yourself but can you sacrifice for others? (22:54) Break 1 (25:33) Letters: Is it okay to disfigure yourself if you don’t want to get married? What is the meaning of the word kingdom of God? Why was Lot’s wife punished so harshly for looking back? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:19) Break 2 (37:08) Word of the Day Antichrist (41:32) Phones: Mark - How can you tell someone is sincere when they cross themselves? It seems people want to show off when they do that, like if they were more holy. Joseph - How far back in history to we have written records? How old is the world? Patrick - My son has his mother's ashes, sister ashes. What is the church standing on ashes? I don’t think you can hold them up forever. Jaime - Reflection on the 10th commandments based on a comment Fr. Simon said. Thomas - Sacrifice is something self-seeking, a reason to sacrifice is because we want to get to Heaven.

(3:51) Bible Study: Mark 6:45-52 What makes this the central point in the Gospel of Mark? 1 John 4:11-18 Father talks about love and Agape love. (23:05) Break 1 (26:29) Letters: Father tackles a tough question about choosing who to fie and who to hire. Why’d didn’t they name Jesus Emmanuel in accordance with what the angel said. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:23) Break 2 (38:41) Word of the Day Remain (41:14) Phones: John - Do you when Pope Leo might be coming to the US? 1:53 Mary - Why were there hearts hardened in the reading today? Laura - could you clear up the phrase 'judging the living and the dead'?

(5:51) Bible Study: Mark 6:34-44 We always do what we think is right, but our hearts’ are misguided. 1 John 4:7-10 What is love really? (24:02) Break 1 (26:35) Letters: Who can preach at Mass? Why does it say that all of Jerusalem was troubled by the coming of the Messiah? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:24) Break 2 (37:14) Word of the Day Expiation (39:59) Phones: Irma - How do Protestants translate Luke 2:34-35 with the fact that they don’t believe in Mary's intercession. Tom - Was I out line for stepping in to tell Father that someone had pocketed the host? John - If someone is a practicing catholic but is also gnostic and doubtful of God are they going to heaven? Mary - Can you give me the timeline of the early life of Jesus and his travels?

(7:41) Bible Study: 1 John 3:22–4:6 What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus Christ? Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 The Kingdom of Heaven explained (24:38) Break 1 (26:22) Letters: How do you preach Jesus without forcing your religion on others? Why is John compared to Elisha? How do you understand different passages from Revelation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:56) Break 2 (36:09) Word of the Day Synagogue (38:59) Phones: Heather - Should the tabernacle door remain close or open once the priest takes out the Eucharist? Gloria - When I go on YouTube and look for Catholic Prayers. One video says the St. Gertrude Prayers can save 5,000 souls; another one says it can save 10,000 souls. Why are we not praying this prayer after Mass?

(3:08) Bible Study: John 1:19-28 Who were the Gospels written for? 1 John 2:22-28 Who was Saint John’s first mentor? (24:49) Break 1 (27:19) Letters: Why do Catholics need to go to Mass on New Year’s Day? In what way is Sola Scriptura? Can you go to a memorial service in a Messianic Temple? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:18) Break 2 (37:55) Word of the Day X-Mas (39:28) Phones: April - What happened to all the people who lived before Jesus and if they're in hell, why is that okay and if in heaven, why was Jesus needed? Michael - What do you think about this? I think when the Eucharist is in there, they could contain int in the Sacristy, but I don't think the walls don't stop from permeating God outward. And each and every one of them throughout the world. Maria - I don't believe that St. John the Baptist actually ate bugs and locusts, what do you think?

Check out this awesome encore from July 14, 2023! Bible Study: (1:53) Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 What is punishment for? Mt 10:16-23 Father discusses the importance of St. Thomas Moore Letters (18:14) - I'm troubled with antisemitism in the Church Word of the Day: Simple (32:36) Callers (38:29) - Is burying a statue of saint Joseph in your yard superstitious? (42:32) - When we do the presentation of the gifts is the blessing supposed to be prayed? (47:31) - Were you able watch the movie 'Mortal Storm' with Jimmy Stuart made in 1940? (48:24) - How did the Biblical authors compose their text?

Check out this awesome encore show from June 21, 2024! (2:06) Bible Study: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this! Mt 6:19-23 What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is. (18:12) Break 1 (18:57) Letters: Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession. (40:00) Break 2 (40:17) Word of the Day: Zion (43:38) Phones: Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood? Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest. Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?

Check out this awesome encore show from August 23, 2024 (2:05) Bible Study: Ez 37:1-14 Father talks about dry bones Mt 22:34-40 Who is my neighbor (20:47) Break 1 (21:37) Letters: Father answers if Aromatheopy is in line with the Catholic Church. Talks about who is like the son of Man and who is the son of Man and answers what the will of God is. (34:17) Break 2 (35:07) Word of the Day: Unapipito (38:49) Phones: Erica - What does he know about Catholic Charities of America, I haven't seen any presence, almost a nonexistent thing. Dan - I play piano at Church, I always heard communion song is supposed to start when Fr. receives communion himself. B/c I'm playing throughout the whole time, I can't get communion. But I get communion on the weekdays, is that fine? Nathaniel - What is the job and role in the parish of a married deacon, and how do you know if you're being called? John - Shama, the first instance I found of Shama was in Genesis. What do you think?

Check out this Encore show from August 30, 2024 (2:30) Bible Study: 1 Cor 1:17-25 Father sheds some light on Paul. Mt 25:1-13 Father goes through this passage step by step. (20:21) Break 1 (21:27) Letters: Father answers what the best text for the bible is and other word plays from words from Chick-fil-A to Adultery. Strange conversation, but fun! Break 2 (39:05) Word of the Day: Foolishness (40:26) Phones: Joseph - how can we love our priests better and not just see them as sacrament dispensers? Therese - Is it true that divine mercy is the sacrament of Confession? Young Thomas shares an email asking about the psalms and Vatican 2

He lived during the years when Constantinople was held in captivity by the Crusaders, and the Imperial government was in exile in Nicaea. Simon fled the world at a young age and traveled to the Holy Mountain, where he submitted himself to a strict but wise Elder for many years. In time, seeking greater seclusion, he moved to a small cave on the western side of Mt Athos, near a cliff that towered a thousand feet above the sea. One night, a few days before the Feast of the Nativity, he saw a star move across the sky and come to rest above the cliff near his cave. Taking this as a demonic delusion, he ignored it; but on the Eve of Nativity, the star once again took its place above the cliff, and Simon heard a voice from heaven saying 'Be in no doubt, Simon, faithful servant of my Son! See this sign, and do not leave this spot in search of greater solitude as you have in mind, for it is here that I want you to establish your monastery, for the salvation of many souls.' Soon afterward, three young monks from wealthy Macedonian families, who had heard of the Saint's holiness, came and laid their wealth at his feet, asking that he accept them as disciples. Simon sent for builders and ordered them to construct a monastery on the very edge of the precipitous cliff. The builders at first refused, saying the work was much too dangerous; but, persuaded by a miracle worked through the Saint's prayers, they were convinced. As soon as the building was finished, the monastic community began to grow rapidly.   In his own lifetime St Simon was the source of many miracles, prophecies and healings. Once the monastery was attacked by Saracen pirates. Simon went to meet them with gifts, hoping to dissuade them from attacking. When the pirates attacked him, they were blinded, and the arm of one of them was paralyzed when he attempted to strike the Saint. All of them were healed when the holy man prayed for them, and at this wonder they all repented, received Baptism and became monks.   Saint Simon reposed in peace. A fragrant, healing balm afterwards flowed from his tomb in great quantities, so that he came to be called Myroblytis, 'Myrrh-gusher' or 'Outpourer of Myrrh.' In subsequent years, the monastery was destroyed and rebuilt more than once, and no trace now remains of the tomb.

Check out this Encore from December 19, 2024! (3:26) Bible Study: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Father talks about the epic story of Samson in this reading relating his origin story. Lk 1:5-25 Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist. (17:33) Break 1 (19:19) Letters: Can you be forgiven if you are not repentant for your sin? How does God look from different perspectives? Father answers these and many other questions. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:08) Break 2 (33:33) Word of the Day: X (34:52) Phones: Vince - When I was an altar boy, our church at noon had a high mass; And the rest was regular mass. Am I remembering this correctly Mary - My daughter was in confession and she noticed the priest was on an iPad and she said to the priest, 'you were on the iPad' the whole time, he denied it and she could hear him shut the iPad. Did she do the right thing by calling him out. Jeff - What Emmanuel and Jesus, why two different instructions for the naming? Lisa - I have a son who is non-practicing Catholic and daughter in law whose non-practicing Jew; they’re hosting Christmas Day at their house. And their children not raised. What is my role as a grandma and what if grandson asks me questions about Christmas and Easter?

(3:03) Bible Study: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Be Faithful to the Lord and hand on what was passed down Luke 1:57-66 Father talks about the name “John” (18:31) Break 1 Father talks about the Reverence theory of Saint Joseph (28:36) Letters: Father talks about the meaning of the Lamb of God. Father helps a listener who returned to the Church and had some questions about the Church. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:06) Break 2 (39:07) Word of the Day IHS (40:34) Phones: Katie - If Mary was born without original sin, why couldn't she have been our savior? James – Are black Rosary beads bad? Anthony - When were girls allowed to be altar servers? Why can't nuns do math?

(3:24) Bible Study: 1 Samuel 1:24-28 What does it mean to be dedicated to God? (24:18) Break 1 (25:07) Letters: How do you explain the Trinity without committing heresy? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:47) Break 2 (37:17) Word of the Day Kai (47:10) Phones: Deacon Ray - Have you ever heard of Joseph and the reverence theory?

(10:54) Bible Study: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a Father shares the story of Sampson’s birth Luke 1:5-25 Angry religion is a curse. Father explains (22:46) Break 1 (24:02) Letters: Why has doing the minimum become the norm? What is cannibalism and are Catholic cannibals? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:51) Break 2 (34:15) Word of the Day Sanctuary (37:59) Phones: Sally - I want to be cremated but what should I do? Maria - When we say 'poor banished children of eve' in a prayer is that a reference to Mary as the new Eve or to Eve the wife of Adam? Chris - In Luke 7:18-20 it seems like John the Baptist doesn’t know Jesus even though they are related Charlie - Why in Isaiah does it say he should be called Emmanuel, but we named him Jesus?

(6:41) Bible Study: Matthew 1:1-17 Father explains this list of names from yesterday’s readings. Matthew 1:18-25 Today’s readings talk about Joseph but miss something really important. (18:45) Break 1 (21:20) Letters: How do you tell you parents that you converted of the Faith? Can you get married if you aren’t confirmed in the Faith? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:04) Break 2 (36:12) Word of the Day Jesus (40:57) Phones: Tom - Can you reconcile the need to be buried but then also taking pieces off of saints. (not a catholic) Franchesca - A heard about a priests who gave confession to a POW German who said he wasn’t sorry for begin a Nazi but did say he was sorry for not being sorry. Could you clarify this? Jay - what is 'catholic Faith' does it mean a lineage from Peter?

Check out this Encore from December 17, 2024 (3:11) Bible Study: Mt 1:1-17 Father proves that sola scriptura is false with this reading. (18:54) Break 1 (20:21) Letters: Father Answers questions about the Christmas season, when it starts and when it finishes. Why are some mortal sins worse seemingly than others? Father Simon answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (34:42) Break 2 (35:37) Word of the Day: Worship (38:03) Phones: Mary Alice - I agree 100% with the length of Christmas. I keep my decorations up until Feb 2. I put up the 3 Kings and move them closer as Jan 6 comes in. Marie - Does anyone else ever sing Happy Birthday to Jesus? We made Christmas Tree out of cupcakes and sing Happy birthday. Sharon - Exodus 24:10. Says they saw God. What did they see and how come we have not seen God since? Joe - St. Hildegarde and saints saw hell. I don’t get how hell corresponds to the mercy of God.

(3:05) Bible Study: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Father talks about the resurgence of Faith in our world today among young people Matthew 21:28-32 Does this say that works matter in the Faith? (19:22) Break 1 (20:59) Letters: Father talks about non-Catholics coming to Catholic worship. How do you report a miracle in the Church? Father talks about yokes and how they relate with Jesus. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:22) Break 2 (33:36) Word of the Day Tax Collector (36:05) Phones: Cathy - My stepson and his girlfriend are living together and I am having reservations about Christmas eve at their house. Patrick – What are sins are covered by 'love covers a multitude of sins' Chris - Why are Catholics forbidden to be Mason? Alex - When Jesus said for give 'them' who is them?

(2:38) Bible Study from Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a and the Gospel of Matthew. In addition, Fr. Simon gives some context behind Balaam of Beor who is in the first reading from Numbers. (22:52) Break 1 (23:23) Letters (23:34) Donna - A question about Sabellianism and analogies that don’t work for the Trinity. It is important to understand the differences and distinctions. (30:02) Laura – My mother has become angry and disagreeable after getting Alzheimer’s. How do I handle this? (34:48) Break 2 (35:40) Word of the Day: “tapeinos” (42:43) Phones: (42:54) Nicole - What is the best chapter of scripture in the New Testament that mentions free will? (45:38) Andrew - Could you clarify your view on how the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son?

(5:12) Bible Study: Isaiah 41:13-20 Father talks about the meaning of Threshing floors. Matthew 11:11-15 God’s royal nature is there for those who really want it. (20:35) Break 1 (22:16) Letters: The decent of the Holy Spirit on Mary a fulfillment of the Spirit of God Descending on the Ark of the Covenant? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (30:48) Break 2 (34:30) Word of the Day Reincarnation (37:00) Phones: Chuck - What is the sin of presumption? What was the relationship between Mary and relationships? Chuck - What does Romans 12:2 mean. What does it mean to offer ourselves as living sacrifices? Barbara - The deacon baptized my grandson with one drop o water for the Baptism. Is that ok? Colleen - What does the scripture about cleansing in the Temple mean? Steve - I say the Rosary a lot and I find myself replace the Old English words in the Rosary. Is this, ok? Dan - Did the thief go to Paradise or Hell? There seems to be a contradiction here.

(2:31) Bible Study: Isaiah 40:25-31 Father explains this interesting passage Matthew 11:28-30 Was Jesus being humorous in this passage? (17:21) Break 1 (19:00) Letters: How are Catholics and Orthodox similar in their Faith about the Eucharist? Father talks about the kingdom of God. Are Samaritans Gentiles or Jews? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:40) Break 2 (36:26) Word of the Day army (38:28) Phones: Kathy - Does wearing a veil tell people that I think I am better than them? Roman - Would A baseball cap also work to veil? Sue - can you address why some bibles don’t have Matthew 21?

(5:01) Bible Study: Isaiah 40:1-11 Even God’s punishment is a blessing. Matthew 18:12-14 How much does God value you? (20:26) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: Did Adam and Eve have guardian angels? I trust God, I don’t trust myself, what do I do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:54) Break 2 (37:55) Word of the Day Opinion (39:46) Phones: Philip - In the church we make an effort to go early and I like to sit on the end of the Pew but my wife likes to slide to the center. My wife says Fr. would want us to scoot in. Mary - I am hard of hearing, and I can't hear the priest before my confession. I got yelled at for asking him to speak up. What do I do?

(2:30) Bible Study: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 How does this reading tie in with the Immaculate Conception? (23:00) Break 1 (26:52) Letters: What do different faiths believe about infant baptism? How do the commandments help us to know God’s will? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:50) Break 2 (37:31) Word of the Day Apple (39:15) Phones: Sharon - Did Mary have to say yes throughout her life, or it was a package deal with her first yes to the Angel Gabriel? How was it different than with Adam and Eve, before then sin? Gerrie - What do you know about the Alpha program, a Christian study, but I heard the Catholic Church is using it too. Mike - Regarding Mass this morning, when is it considered too late?

(3:15) Bible Study: Isaiah 29:17-24 Redeemed and the world to come. Matthew 9:27-31 What does this passage mean really? (21:39) Break 1 (23:21) Letters: Is there a difference between someone who sins and someone who is a regular sinner? How does the gift of tears relate to the other gifts of the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:16) Break 2 (33:44) Word of the Day Santa Claus (37:02) Phones: Diane - In the New Testament it says 'many are called but few are chosen'. What does it mean that, 'few are chosen' Alonzo - The priest at Mass today said the Matthew that wrote the Gospel is not the same Matthew who was an Apostle. Is this true? Joseph - I want to push back against the letter you received about sin. Wouldn’t it be the case that if someone aims at a different target, they still miss the target so 'Hamartia' could still apply? Rich - In the New Testament the historic Jesus says he is not allowed to associate with the Canaanite woman. What is your interpretation of this passage? I think Jesus is rejecting Catholicism here because Catholicism comes from the Etruscans.

(4:38) Bible Study: Isaiah 26:1-6 Why is it important to know what is the kingdom of heaven? Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Where does the phrase Faith alone come from? (26:44) Break 1 (28:56) Letters: Father answers a question about a child who is studying Islam. Father talks about citizen ship and in particular our heavenly citizenship. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:11) Break 2 (38:04) Word of the Day Rampart (39:46) Phones: David - I make a big deal about saving Christmas for the right time. My kids have started complaining when they hear Christmas music too early. I don’t want to raise a group of grinches but I want to celebrate at the right time. Maria - My friend was has a religious but is now a lay person and has a niece who is married but not in the church. She says she doesn’t need to say anything because Jesus says to love your neighbor and love god' Can you set her straight? Rita - tomorrow is first Friday and all of our priests will be at funeral. Will I have to start over my novena if they are just offering a communion service?

(4:37) Bible Study: Isaiah 25:6-10a Fatty foods in the Bible Matthew 15:29-37 The geological importance of this passage (19:17) Break 1 (31:52) Letters: Is it a sin to arrest protesters against a Pride parade? Father answers this and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:56) Break 2 (37:00) Word of the Day Amazed (40:09) Phones: Kimberly - I need to know about to making a sign of the cross with my left hand because my right shoulder is broken. Rita - When was the revision to the church calendar and when were some of the saints taken off? I’m trying to plan my funeral and I want to play some Elvis at my funeral. is that, ok? Hue - Mathew 6;18. My friend said that Catholics show off the ashes on our foreheads and we should do more praying in private. can you comment