Podcasts about father simon

(6:16) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Paul didn’t want money, he wanted souls. Matthew 5:43-48 What does it mean that we should pray for those who persecute us? (22:33) Break 1 (23:31) Letters: Father answers some difficult questions during this letter segment. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:23) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day Tunic and your cloak (40:36) Phones: Kelly - my husband is investigating Catholic Church and compares it to Eastern Orthodox. why do they not use wine with Eucharist? Dan - In Isaiah. it mentions the day of Midian. what does this phrase mean? Therese - indulgences. once you know you have received indulgence, how do you ask the Lord to be able to use that indulgence?

(5:40) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 Father explains the context of this passage. (24:02) Break 1 (25:07) Letters: What is the way to count days and nights in Jewish thought? What is the best way to dress modestly as a Catholic woman? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:03) Break 2 (42:16) Word of the Day Abrogation (44:56) Phones: Dylan - Can you explain salvation and how the Eucharist ties into it? Scott - I need clarification on something from the bible in a year. in the old testament, when they had the ark of the covenant they used a tent to cover it. were any people other than the priest who could go in? Steve - 15 years ago there was a tv show called God, the devil and Bob.

(4:05) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Father explains how we are like clay pots Matthew 5:27-32 What is Jesus speaking about with looking at a woman with lust? (19:18) Break 1 (21:43) Letters: Father explains some new words in the in Yiddish. Father talks about the importance of adoration in doing what God wants you to do. How can you use the lectionary to find the daily readings? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:49)Break 2 (35:32) Word of the Day Clay vessels (38:38) Phones: Glen - Was Judas in mortal sin at the last supper? Chris - father said that veiling is sacred. there is an old saying that goes 'she veils because she is the glory of man while the men do not because they are the glory of God.' women need to start veiling again. it goes back to the old testament Lisa - I heard that the holy water from Lourdes is not holy water but its miraculous water. It isn’t holy water unless its blessed Caden - is it ok to stay at my grandparents’ house when my grandparents are not married?

(3:55) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6 What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains (21:58) Break 1 Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil. (27:24) Letters: Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:07) Break 2 (35:40) Word of the Day Father shares three words of the day today? (37:49) Phones: Ken - question about Paul: I believe Paul had a near death experience and went to heaven. Ken - I love you Father Simon and appreciate you coming on every day. Father Simon needs to hear it from his listeners Carlos - there were people giving communion to out to patients in hospital without asking if they were catholic. is that right? John - when exactly did Thomas receive the holy spirit? Rocco - in the past as early Christians did they take the Eucharist home for the week after mass? Jan - can you recommend any reading material regarding detachment specifically regarding detachment from wanting good health in hard times? Christine - should spiritual mentors be the same as your confessor? AND when they pour the wine, i see they wipe the cup before drinking it. why? Rosemary - is it mandatory to go to mass after having surgery or do you need to go to confession first... Ricardo - is Patmos island a good place to go?

(7:23) Bible Study: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 The church has been structured from the beginning. Matthew 5:17-19 What does the word break mean in this reading? (19:57) Break 1 (21:06) Letters: Is stoicism in opposition to Catholicism? Where does the word lord come from and what is the origins of the word belief? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:42) Break 2 (36:04) Word of the Day Jot or tittle (38:07) Phones: Leah - What does the Catholic church teach about having a biological child but then giving it up for adoption to a friend? Dan - Protestant chaplain asking if he could combine services with a catholic chaplain. Kris - difference between apostles and disciples? Dana - What do you think about dramatizing readings during church?

(5:03) Study: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 How did the bible come about? Matthew 5:13-16 What does it mean to be salt of the earth? (22:16) Break 1 (24:23) Letters: Can you attend the wedding of non-Catholics? What is the best vocation? Why was Solomon considered good and wise? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:59) Break 2 (35:40) Word of the Day Down Payment (39:01) Phones: Gerard - Fr. has mentioned that the words faith and belief really mean 'trust'. Is that reflected in the Creed? Deanne - Question about mass: when the bell rings during consecration why do some people beat there chest three times. Pat - where is Corinth? Diana - what is considered exorcised holy water? is salt exorcised by priest blessing or does it need special blessing? Nora - How did St. john end up in Crete before he died there.

(4:39) Bible Study: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Men and women are meant to protect and care for each other. (19:31) Break 1 (22:50) Letters: What is the difference between a vow and a promise when it comes to vocational discernment? What is the problem with trying to make Christianity more contemporary? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:28) Break 2 (35:17) Word of the Day Posca (37:33) Phones: John - In the romans it says 'nothing shall separate us from the love of God' some translations say 'of God' some say 'from God'. Can Fr. explain the difference in translations? Sally - how is the liturgy of the hours composed. Does it change year to year? Who puts it together? Lou - When did the sacrament of ordination get instituted. was it at the last supper? Thomas shares a letter from Sammy about the time frame of receiving communion after confession

Father Simon's homily for the second week of our preaching series 'Waking the Giant'

(3:55) Bible Study: Acts 25:13b-21 The dark politics going on around the Paul in the Acts of the Apostles. John 21:15-19 Father shares the deep meaning of love in this passage. (23:49) Break 1 Letters: (26:56) Don’t try to win praise. A listener writes in and asks what it means that Jesus descended into hell? (39:27) Break 2 (41:10) Word of the Day Religion (42:37) Phones: Sebastian - Explain why in the OT why did animals as well as humans have war sackcloth and ash? Jackie - I think the problem with the Catholic church is that if you have a lot of money you can get an annulment. Could you address sketchy annulments? Elijah - What's the tradition behind confirmation St. names.

(5:28) Bible Study: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Why was Paul trying to be a good Jew? (21:22) Break 1 (27:34) Letters: Father explains the perseverance of the Saints and how it relates with the sacrament of penance. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:56) Break 2 (36:26) Word of the Day Mission (44:56) Phones: Vee - I'm a non-Catholic; How do you view non Catholic Christians salvation? Bob - Pentecost Sunday 'Receive the Holy Spirit' and 'Sins you retain'. Since Pentecost is the reconnection of the Holy Spirit, don't we need Sacrament of Confession to regain the Holy Spirit.

(2:27) Bible Study: Acts 20:28-38 Who is the Holy Spirit? Father explains. (23:08) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: What is involved in a blessing of a house? What is the Shekinah and how does it relate with the shroud of Turin? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:27) Break 2 (35:05) Word of the Day Consecrated in truth (42:52) Phones: Regina - Was St. Joseph baptized? By whom and where? Juan - why should we pray to Mary if Jesus died on the cross? Margaret - how do you determine what is inspired by the holy spirit in reference to the canon? Martha - my brother just left the catholic church. His son is getting married to a Jewish Christian. Should I attend the service as a catholic?

(5:08) Bible Study: Acts 20:17-27 Father shares the background of this passage. John 17:1-11a What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains (22:42) Break 1 (24:23) Letters: Why can’t nuns go to funerals? What does it take to be guilty of presumption? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:39) Break 2 (32:24) Word of the Day Penetrating (38:24) Phones: John - question about the lectionary number. does the number on the USCCB website correspond with the volumes at the church? (today is # 298) Melissa - if two baptized people, one a catholic on not, get married outside the church why does the marriage need to get blessed if its considered sacramental already. David - do you see a connection between the second creation account and the resurrection story. Chris - why does the church allow for so many exceptions to rules of the church so that it seems like a new norm rather than an exception.

Bible Study: (2:56) Acts 19:1 – Apollos was a Jew from Alexandria from Ephesus who had been baptized with the baptism of John and had not received the Holy Spirit. He ends up being a very important member of the Church. John baptized with a baptism of repentance and that is what we see in the Gospel of John. John the Baptist is constantly saying in the Gospel of John that he is not the Messiah. Break 1 Letters: (25:05) David – Has a question about Evangelism and introducing someone to prayer. (31:04) Jim – Does each cardinal consider a name he would choose as Pope just in case? (33:30) Does the Pope have to take a new name? (38:57) – Why are you down on people calling themselves “pet parents”. Break 2 (38:57) Word Of the Day – Take Courage Phones: (41:15) Roy - Does the Catholic Church believe in speaking in tongues. (44:11) Anne - It takes away the dignity of human life to use 'pet mom'. (48:09) – Marie - what’s the difference between presumption and trust?

(5:22) Bible Study: Acts 18:9-18 God picks the wrong person for the job? (18:16) Break 1 (20:07) Letters: Father answers a question about the Cistercian witnesses and explains the origin of the Sistine Chapel, Father talks about these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.cm (35:47) Break 2 (38:28) Word of the Day Vow (40:28) Phones: John - why is Elijah conserved a minor prophet instead of a major prophet? Rosemarie - Plenary Indulgence. Site of Plenary Indulgence. if I go there what do I do? how does indulgence work? Greg - we can go to Communion when we have venial sin. how can Jesus say we can receive him from venial sin yet at end of life we still have to go to Purgatory?

(3:45) Bible Study: Acts 18:1-8 Father explains the time line of the Acts of the Apostles. John 16:16-20 What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains. (21:09) Break 1 (21:49) Letters: How do pets fit into salvation? What are plenary indulgences? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:29) Break 2 (36:18) Word of the Day Worship (38:39) Phones: Kim - my son and I talking about Pope Leo. when did Cardinals begin changing their names when they became Pope and why? Sr. Maria Francesca - do we know the history of the Te Deum? where does this come from? Noah - struggling with trusting God's Divine Will for me. how do I put my life in His hands? Dolores - today is Ascension but deferred to Sunday. does that mean today is just a regular day? Pam - question about Holy Spirit. saying Pope Francis was going to change date of Easter to coincide with Eastern Orthodox. I thought Eastern Orthodox didn’t believe in Filioque. I am confused

(2:34) Bible Study: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 Father explains what Paul was doing in today’s readings. John 16:12-15 How does God Prepare us (22:28) Break 1 (25:49) Letters: Father answers some interesting letters about ethnicity, the Trinity and the Swiss guard. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:35) Break 2 (38:34) Word of the Day Exasperated and Escort (41:33) Phones: Karen - rogation processions before Ascension Thursday. what happened to them and why don't they happen anymore? Susanna - What is the difference between the Baltimore Catechism and the New Catechism. did the Baltimore Catechism get replaced?

(3:17) Bible Study: Acts 16:22-34 Father talks about the customs of Romans for prisoners. John 16:5-11 What does it mean that it is better that Jesus goes? (21:50) Break 1 (24:02) Letters: Father shares some insights about Chicago dialect and answers how many people really go to heaven. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:51) Break 2 (34:54) Word of the Day Annoyed (36:00) Phones: Yolanda - My daughter told me she is corresponding with much older divorced men online. What is my role as a mother to help her to avoid this? Walter - I want a clarification please. Did you say that we cannot receive the Holy Spirit if we do not go through the Father? Scott - I am a convert and was married before I became Catholic. We had no issue having a Mass when we got married Rose - I was raised as a Traditional Catholic Church not in communion with Rome. The bishop was from the SSPX. Is my confirmation valid?

(3:00) Bible Study: Acts 15:22-31 What is the structure of the Church? What does it mean to wait on the Holy Spirit? (20:03) Break 1 John 15:12-17 What does it mean to speak in the name of Jesus? (25:48) Letters: Father answers his letters that come in. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:59) Break 2 (37:23) Word of the Day Farewell (39:35) Phones: Teresa - When Father does the sign of the cross, is that when he becomes Jesus in persona? I had an experience when a priest did the sign of the cross and I saw Jesus in him. Maria - Can I win a plenary indulgence everyday this year by going to Daily Mass? Or just going through the Holy Door? Tim - The Pope is not from Chicago, he is from Dolton, IL. Dan - In the prayer, Hail Holy Queen, 'Mourning and Weeping in this Valley of tears' I have seen an older version 'Vail of tears'. Joyce - Can I bless a Rosary at home myself with Holy Water? Rob - Did everyone go to sheol? Resources: Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Power-Glory-Catholic-Church/dp/0761516042

(3:18) Bible Study: John 15:9-11 What is the difference between joy and happiness? Acts 15:7-21 Father explains the importance of this passage. (22:11) Break 1 (22:50) Letters: When was God first called Father? Do you get an indulgence from the Pope’s blessing? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com (37:20) Break 2 (37:54) Word of the Day Unlawful (41:01) Phones: Mary - at Communion when people go up for blessing, does blessing need to be a touch or not? grosses me out. Ricardo - what did Jesus mean when he told Apostles that you will have kingdoms of your own. Rich - Peter was designated to be first Pope but in reality, he was Nazarene and not Catholic. how could he have been Pope? Resources: Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxpcGfznos

(4:08) Bible Study: John 15:1-8 What does it mean to be pruned by God the Father? (19:24) Break 1 (20:19) Letters: A former Satanist baptized himself; is that possible? Does God eternally suffer in the crucifixion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:15) Break 2 (33:50) Word of the Day Covenant (38:23) Phones: Alyssa - What does a priest do in an emergency scenario? Example, what do they do if someone has a heart attack? Connie - Husband has decided to become Catholic. They gave him the RCIA book, but doesn't start until fall. He thinks because he's a baptized Catholic, he doesn't have to take RCIA. Is that true? Teresa - What is the exact word Jesus would have said in Aramaic when he said, 'Do this in memory of me?'

(3:54) Bible Study: Acts 14:19-28 Only having one God was news in Paul’s time. John 14:27-31a Do you really understand the kingdom of God? (24:45) Break 1 (26:20) Letters: Father explains the humanity of Jesus and different ways in which communion can be received. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:04) Break 2 (40:53) Word of the Day Troubled (42:58) Phones: Nathan - when there is an emergency during mass. how does the priest deal with this? James - at what point did Jesus know he would be crucified?

(3:31) Bible Study: Acts 14:5-18 What does trust have to do with being healed? John 14:21-26 How do we love people who are hard to love? (19:22) Break 1 (20:59) Letters: Father shares the difference between private and public revelations and what does a dioceses master of ceremonies do? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:10) Break 2 (34:56) Word of the Day Paraclete (38:29) Phones: Tom - Mary being called 'The Woman' and the 'New Eve'. How do I understand this? Pat - new Pope, Augustinian. what does it mean to be Augustinian? Tom - why is the phrase 'have mercy on us and on the whole world' in the Divine Mercy Chaplet? Geri - why is the book written to the Hebrews and not the Jews? Mark - if you know someone is going to Church receiving Communion and shouldn’t be what should you say?

Father Simon's homily for the third week of our preaching series 'Deposit'

(2:14) Bible Study: Acts 13:13-25 Father shares the logistics of this passage. As well as how we are unified in love o Christ (27:00) Break 1 (27:17) Phones: Archbishop Listecki - Congrats Father on 50 years! Patricia - Marian apparitions. why was Mary's sash blue at Lourdes and Yellow at Champion? (40:45) Word of the Day Father shares an interesting word from today’s Gospel (43:29) Letters: Father shares his thankfulness for his Priesthood.

(1:41) Bible Study: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Father shares the most interesting thing in this reading. Father talks about lots and what it means. (16:17) Letters: What is exorcism? Is God always suffering on the Cross in all time? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (26:59) Break 1 (28:59) Word of the Day Commandments (30:49) Phones: Fr. Bob Coleman - Congratulating you on your 50th. I remember your ordination day, and would love to share a story about it JoAnn - Congratulations Fr. Simon on your 50th. I can't imagine all the wonderful things you have done. I wish more people knew about you. Chrissy - I care for elder non-Catholic woman. how can I care for her? should I bring her to Catholic church?

(1:57) Bible Study: Acts 11:19-26 Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church? Why was Paul originally named Saul? (27:00) Break 1 (27:52) Letters: Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:27) Word of the Day One (42:31) Phones: David - is there a conflict between Catholic Church teaching and nation enforcing border laws. can a nation morally say no to this? I am confused by this. Randy - question about my wedding. is it scandalous to have groomsmen with same sex attraction?

(1:53) Bible Study: Acts 11:1-18 Father shares his interpretation of the word apostle. (26:59) Break 1 (28:29) Letters: Why in the old testament did people sacrifice animals? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:22) Word of the Day Overflowing (41:35) Phones: Carolyn - since Pope has been elected, was he elected to help North America in Churches here to help bring numbers up? Chuck - Matthew 28 - what did the chief priests believe that happened at the Resurrection? they paid the guard?

(2:38) Father shares with us how to speak like the pope (4:35) Bible Study: Acts 9:1-20 How does the holy spirit speak to us? (20:52) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Father talks about how the Devil tries to mimic holy things and twist them. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:50) Break 2 (32:49) Word of the Day Munch (36:29) Phones: Brenda - can you chew the Eucharist, or do you need to swallow? Mary - Intention. I saw Cardinals doing it before Conclave. why use it? Anne - why does the Pope have to take on a different name? Cathy - tell me more about the Augustinians. Is he Peruvian? Anthony - I am discerning vocation and need encouragement

(2:04) The election of a new pope is a death? (13:54) Bible Study: Acts 8:26-40 Father explains this reading. (23:23) Break 1 (24:49) Phones Al - Could you give me the cliff notes version of Augustinian view vs Jesuit view of reaching people. Tasha - getting Pope from US but smart move. good way to encourage people to come back to Church Iris - why did our Pope choose Leo the 14 as his name? (38:40) Break 2 Mike - give praise and thanks. glad the Cardinals came together so quickly. Cant wait to see what new Pope will do. how did Cardinals come together in the process? (44:56) Crissy - I am so excited for new Pope. I also been thinking about Fr. Simon. congrats. also does Anglican Church recognize Pope as head. (49:46) Nancy – Marriage proposal when the pope is elected.

(7:27) Bible Study: Acts 7:51—8:1a What brings people together in a parish? Father explains John 6:30-35 What can Jesus do for us? He tells them. (22:29) Break 1 (25:08) Letters: Why are the saints so important? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:25) Break 2 (35:44) Word of the Day Stephen (37:15) Phones: John - God does seem to change his mind. what do you think? Tricia - 9 days of prayer for the Pope. why do we pray for someone after die? Steve - my Aunt passed away. she was never baptized. was Baptism valid. she was baptized before she died.

(6:38) Bible Study: Acts 6:8-15 Father explains the background of this passage, which adds to the truth of the Gospel. John 6:22-29 Did you know the Messiah was supposed to bring the mana from the desert back? Did Jesus do this? (24:02) Break 1 (26:36) Letters: Father recommends an encyclical about hope called Spe Salvi and shares what hope is. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:28) Break 2 (37:08) Word of the Day Conclave (41:28) Phones: Sarah - was watching Pope Francis's funeral, they gave wine and blood. can you dip host in blood during mass. Jay - love the show. what are the conditions under the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox will reconcile. Anne - Blessed Virgin's knowledge or pre knowledge. at what point did she know that Jesus was the Messiah. Resource Spe Savli https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html

(9:54) Bible Study: Acts 5:34-42 Who was Gamaliel? John 6:1-15 Father shares insights on this reading (22:16) Break 1 (23:36) Letters: Father answer questions while trying to battle the lawn mower. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (29:41) Break 2 (30:38) Word of the Day Felioque Clause (36:08) Phones: Nigel - What's a good resource for dealing with the demonic? Should I go to a church? Who should I talk to? Clifton - Does the Mass relate to confession? Can the mass be like confession? Is there a resolving power in the Mass? Stephanie - Are there any rules on where to place statues in the sanctuary? Gerard - Can Fr. talk about the virtue of hope Todd - Statues of Jesus are supposed to have his head turned to the right and tilted down to a 25-degree angle

(4:21) Bible Study: Acts 5:27-33 What rules do you make for yourself which goes beyond what God orders? John 20:29 Father explains the royalty of God. (23:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: What does it mean to be born again? Ware the origins of the 54 day Novena? Father answer these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:26) Break 2 (35:26) Word of the Day Wrath (37:20) Phones: Jodi - I was confirmed at an SSPX Church but became enrolled at a Catholic Church and they said I need to go through the confirmation process again. What do you think? Suzette - Someone told me the Pope was buried in 3 different caskets but that didn't make sense to me. Maria - My husband and I are consecrated to Mary, does it preclude any other consecration? Cathy - If the thief was not asking for forgiveness on the cross, then what was he asking for? Norma - Can a child be baptized in the womb?

(2:56) Bible Study: Acts 5:17-26 Father explains the different sects within the Israelites. John 3:16-21 Father explains the love of God (21:00) Break 1 (21:55) Letters: Can you baptize your grandchild secretly? Father shares his thoughts on the Polka Mass, which has something to do with Martin Luther believe I or not. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:16) Break 2 (40:47) Word of the Day Pontiff (43:57) Phones: Abraham - Fr. Simon. what is the psychology of the apple tree in the Garden? Bob - how can people be sure that Pope is a Saint? Paul - I am going to a Greek Orthodox wedding; Can I participate in Communion.

(6:23) Bible Study: Acts 4:32-37 Father explains some things that will change your perspective on Early Christians. (19:40) Break 1 (21:40) Letters: Can you go to a non-Catholic Wedding? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:45) Break 2 (36:19) Word of the Day Born from above and Pontiff (41:05) Phones: Jessica - Communion question. my friend is Celiac and allergic to grapes. How can she receive Communion? Mary - Pope decries domestic violence. can you never get divorced if in domestic violent relationship?

(3:37) Bible Study: John 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born again? (21:28) Break 1 (22:39) Letters: How do we respond when saints in the Church do or say bad things? Is there a right way when it comes to cultures? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:43) Break 2 (37:30) Word of the Day Servant (41:01) Phones: Bobby - Question about the stigmata and how it relates to the Shroud of Turin Kim - In yesterday's readings, Peter was among the crowds of people, they were bringing sick people for him to cure there. With Peter curing them, is it consider a miracle? Denise - Is it a long-standing-accepted tradition in the Church to carry a plain cross without a crucifix during the Easter Season during the Mass procession? Yvonne - About the 3 times the host is elevated in Mass. Can you explain what is happening there?

(5:22) Bible Study: Acts 4:1-12 Why was Peter really chosen to be the Pope? (21:26) Break 1 (22:13) Letters: Father answers some interesting questions about the Devil tempting Jesus, as well as the different types of hats which religious wear. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:04) Break 2 (35:04) Word of the Day Class (38:25) Phones: Al - when Jews in Egypt were there for few hundred years. are Hebrew language and Egyptian language similar. Kathy - Shroud Turin. was it created by a great light in Resurrection. is there a God given link here to creation of life? Jane - The Gospel of St. Matthew 28. going ahead to Galilee and there you will see me? is not the Upper Room in Jerusalem.

(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?

(9:44) Bible Study: Acts 3:1-10 Why is the time of day important in this passage? Luke 24:13-35 Father names the other disciple that was not named in this passage. (24:01) Break 1 (25:08) Letters: What is the translation of the name Jacob and the word heel? What is the main job of the priest? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:04) Break 2 (37:45) Word of the Day Recognize (39:33) Phones: Joe - Could you explain why in the Gospel readings, they say 'hung from a tree', but he was crucified on a cross? Angelica - My marriage isn't convalidated yet, but if I go to confession and receive Eucharist after. Do I have to wait for convalidation? Tricia - Matthew: 'And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it' Darlene - Could you explain the hierarchy of the Church and what are Cardinals?

(3:44) Bible Study: Acts 2:36-41 What does Jesus want the people to repent from? What do we need to repent from? John 20:11-18 The importance of oral tradition in the Gospels. (22:58) Break 1 (26:10) Letters: Was Jesus really a carpenter? How do you reconcile thou shalt not kill and the ability to bare arms? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:20) Break 2 (34:57) Word of the Day Gardener (37:51) Phones: Paul - My wife is Lutheran and she was reading Revelation 21: 1-4, why need no heaven Michelle - After the resurrection, Jesus waits for the disciples fishing and they caught nothing. Then they find Jesus with breakfast, and asks 'Simon, do you love me more than these' What are THESE? Karen - When Mary and other Mary go to Jesus tomb, who was the 'other Mary'? Ted - If a Cardinal is over 80, could he be elected Pope?

(3:30) Bible Study: Acts 2:14, 22-33 What does it mean that Peter is the Rock? Father explains. Matthew 28:8-15 Did anyone actually see Jesus rise from he dead? (19:18) Break 1 (23:07) Letters: Where are the burial cloths of Christ? Does the Christian faith really come from Judaism? What makes a valid baptism? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:06) Break 2 (36:48) Word of the Day Cardinal (40:53) Phones: Marie - What does a particular verse means? Blessed are the wound that is buried and the breast that did not nurse. Mary - How come they don't cover the statues anymore? I experienced it our church. Ruben - Were there confessions before Jesus was crucified? Sharon - There is always a cloth around Jesus, do you believe Jesus was ever naked? Tom - I’m doing a Bible study, talking about sacrifice. The type of sacrifices Jews made when they were doing Kemble worship with the sacrifices?

(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?

(3:14) Bible Study: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 The Catholic religion is a fulfillment of the religion of Israel. Jesus celebrated the Passover on the First Day of Unleavened Bread. What matters is what Jesus did during these days. The physical presence of Our Lord is physical. This physicality is passed on through Apostolic Succession. The priesthood is a chain of unworthy people touched by Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 We have to understand that Mass is older than the Scriptures. They were celebrating Mass 20 years before any of the scriptures were Written down. Mass is the mother of the Scriptures. “This idea of remembrance is a very Jewish idea.” John 13:1-15 (23:02) Break 1 (27:38) Letters: (28:22) - – I just want to remind you that we need to avoid theological road rage. When we meet someone who is a devout Catholic and is part one political party, we should ask, “why” instead of “how could you”. Listen, love God, and love your neighbor. (30:02) – I have been reading about different Christian views on the atonement. What does the Church teach on this? Send Fr. Simon a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14) Break 2 Word of the Day: (36:44) “Passion" Phones: (37:56) Marie - I know of many Churches that will be having a Seder Meal. Should Catholics participate in this? (40:22) Claudia - Thank you Fr. Simon for being a priest! I pray for vocations to the priesthood every day. (41:43) Fran - My nephew was baptized, 'In the name of the Father, his son our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.' Is this valid? (45:13) Patrick - I feel the sign of peace is distracting at Mass. What do you think?

After having spoken to us about the importance of being filled with wonder at the love and mercy of God revealed to us in Christ and desiring him above all things, Saint Isaac immediately stresses that what is born from the heart must be real and concrete. It is one thing for us to use beautiful words to speak about Christ and the faith. It is another to embody the love and compassion of Christ so vitally that our actions and words transmit virtue to others. In other words, for our actions to be life-giving, they must be rooted in the experience of the living God. Otherwise, our wisdom becomes a “deposit of disgrace”. Whereas righteous activity born of the love of Christ and the experience of his mercy becomes a “treasury of hope”. How do we engage the world around us and those in it except by embodying He who is reality, love and truth. Our temporal life passes so quickly and Isaac tells us that if we love it then our way of life is defiled or we have been deprived of knowledge. He writes: “the fear of death distresses a man with a guilty conscience, but the man with a good witness within himself longs for death as for life.“  If Christ is the center of our life then we will have no fear or anxiety. The only thing that we take out of this world is our vice or virtue. Everything passes away like a dream disappearing in the morning. All that we have received is pure gift; coming to us through baptism and faith where we are called by the Lord - called by name - to enter into his life and to love as he loved. Indeed it is an interesting thing that Isaac begins his Ascetical Homilies by emphasizing wonder, desire, urgent longing and God‘s desire for us as well how freely He has given us everything that is good. Isaac set us upon a path that helps us keep our focus upon God and God alone. All of our spiritual disciplines must serve to help us love and give ourselves in love or they are hollow. Likewise, all that we receive must be responded to with gratitude. There is only one thing that keeps us from experiencing the richness of God's grace and mercy. It is our failure to turn towards him through a lack of trust or appreciation for His generosity. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:08:47 Catherine Opie: Apologies I missed last weeks zoom due to being offline. What page are we on today? 00:10:29 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 118 paragraph 34 00:19:12 Catherine Opie: Things move slower down here in Australasia

(4:04) Bible Study: Isaiah 50:4-9a Do you do things to please God or yourself? Matthew 26:14-25 When did Judas decide to betray Jesus? (21:14) Break 1 (22:44) Letters: How are we supposed to act to others of different faith’s than our own? What do Jews really eat at Passover? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:55) Break 2 (40:46) Word of the Day You have said so (42:24) Phones: Hayden - I’m 20 years old, my girlfriend is about to be 21 years old, she is raised Baptist, and I’m raised Catholic. She wants to go Catholic. Her family have been trying to dissuade her and not showing support on their relationship. What should we do? Maribelle - Do we eat meat on Holy Saturday? Jessica - Can I justify anger on family members that have caused a lot of emotional abuse and continue to do so? And if not, how to get over that anger?

(5:16) Bible Study: Isaiah 49:1-6 Father explains this reading. John 13:21-33, 36-38 Father explains this passage and the strange customs of the time. (22:39) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: What is the difference between the Jews and Judeans? How bad is the sin of rebellion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:25) Break 2 (38:57) Word of the Day Island (40:24) Phones: Jeff -Why in Palm Sunday Mass, they have the whole passion narrative? Why don’t we just stay with Palm Sunday narrative since we are going to go through the passion narrative on Holy Thursday and Good Friday? Second question. David - My family got invited to a Hindu wedding, are there any rituals of a Hindu wedding that we as Catholics should not be part of?

(2:37) Bible Study: Isaiah 42:1-7 What is justice in relationship to God? Father explains John 12:1-11 Jesus knew that Judas was going to betray him. What does that mean for us? (21:18) Break 1 (23:45) Letters: Who does he pope go to confession for? What material is need to have valid Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:30) Break 2 (34:18) Word of the Day Plotted (38:47) Phones: Pat - Why is the mystery of faith different when I go to different churches? Is it seasonal? Pat - What is your favorite movie about Jesus, for Holy Week? Christina – Who were the Sadducees?

(4:45) Bible Study: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Father talks about some background from this reading. John 10:31-42 Who was John the beloved Disciple? Father explains (18:36) Break 1 (22:13) Letters: Father talks about the beauty of Gregorian Chant and answers a question about if Bishops have authority over cannon law. Father Answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:38) Break 2 (36:18) Word of the Day Vengeance (38:37) Phones: Elaine - Dayenu prayer. Do you know anything about this? Season 5 of the Chosen. Drew - are both bread and wine necessary to celebrate a mass? Mary - I had resentment towards someone. I saw them in adoration chapel, and I felt God convicted me that He loved her too. Jill - Babies miscarriages. do they go heaven? I heard on EWTN that they don't David - Penitential Rite. and Lamb of God very similar. why do we say these. also different languages?

(3:34) Bible Study: John 8:51-59 Father explains what is going on in this reading. Genesis 17:3-9 What does Abraham mean? Father explains. (19:25) Break 1 (21:43) Letters: What are the different declarations that Bishops make? How is Mary integral to the Church? Father answers these and other questions and others. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:07) Break 2 (33:51) Word of the Day Covenant (37:48) Phones: Robert - Family member on vacation. problems from child abuse scandal prevents him from coming back to Church. any way I can help him? John - confused by Jews that live in Israel. don't look Ashkenazic. what background do the Jews in modern day Israel come from? Ricardo - Sin that is not forgivable. what is that? can you explain this to me?

Check out this great encore show from April 6, 2022 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 How much is too much in cultural adaptation? Jn 8:31-42 Do we follow the Lord only for ourselves? Letters Can Father explain, 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Reader writes in asking about fasting rules Word of the day: Bagpipe Callers Who is in the Sanhedrin? What is the connection of the tree of life and the cross of Christ? Can I get a source that talks about folding your hands in prayer? I asked my priest, and he told me to call RR.