Podcasts about father simon

(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.

(2:45) Bible Study: Numbers 21:4-9 Why is 40 an important number in the bible? John 8:21-30 Jesus is saying that He is God but also dependent on the Father. How can that be? (21:32) Break 1 (22:23) Letters: Father answers a question about the resurrection, whether or not there are sins that only the Pope can forgive and the importance of the Latin language. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:04) Break 2 (40:33) Word of the Day Mount Hor (42:32) Phones: Casey - who were the people that were supposed be killed in Holy Land? David - what is the humanity of Christ? can you explain this?

(3:13) Bible Study: Wisdom (18:48) Break 1 Letters: (20:48) Estelle - Why do Catholics believe what we believe and what makes our religion more right than the next guy? Phones: (29:12) Jim - Why won't they let priests get married? (33:38) Break 2 (43: 30) Greg - How did April Fool's come about and can you explain it?

(4:01) Bible Study: Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 Don’t be carried away by wrath. Father explains John 8:12-20 Father explains the context of this reading in light of the woman caught in adultery. (21:10) Break 1 (24:31) Letters: Father talks about the life of the Church growing in Europe; He also answers a question on the topic of the sacrifice needed after the Messiah comes. Father answers these and other questions today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:50) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day: Writing a List (34:59) Phones: Rebecca - friend says that when people struggle really hard that means they are 'anointed'. what does this mean? Bill - Aramaic language. how did parts of the Bible come to be written in Aramaic? can you give me some history of this. Ray - I make sign of cross. why don’t others do this during mass. friend wants to be baptized but has ADHD. Can stay in class and keep attention. how can I instruct him on faith? Colette - what does it mean to love God? Helen - original sin. not sure I still understand this. can you explain?

(2:58) Bible Study: Exodus 32:7-14 God makes the offer to Moses to make of him a mighty nation and Moses declines. God new what God was going to do but Moses had to know what Moses was going to do and that was to intercede on behalf the Israelites. God in difficult circumstances reveals what’s in our own heart. John 5:31-47 The human author wrote this to tell the audience that Jesus was the Messiah and not john the Baptist. Break 1 (24:19) Fr. Simon addresses a previous question: Is receiving Communion in the hand wrong? Letters: (32:26) Is hypnotism a sin? – 40 (33:38) When do we empty the holy water font? (35:02) Break 2 (35:02) Word Of The Day: "Friday" Phones: (40:15) Greg - Other than prayer, what else can we do to help release the souls from Purgatory? (47:29) Cynthia - Ho do people receive grace if they have not been baptized?

(4:02) Bible Study from Isaiah 49:8-15 and John 5:17-30 (9:43) To work obsessively is to say that God can't do it without me. (23:24) Break 1 (24:21) Letters: Claudine - A question about getting your reward when you go to heaven. What does it mean to get our reward? (33:51) Break 2 (34:50) Word of the Day: Land of Syene (36:31) Frank - Question on Communion In The Hand. (43:08) Francisco - Was my Confession sufficient? (48:15) Kris - What is Purgatory?

(3:04) Bible Study: Ezekial 47: 1-9, 12 and John 5:1-16 Ezekiel The façade of the temple was toward the East which is exactly what is. Ezekial was in exile at the time and died in Babylon. The temple had been destroyed and he describing a Temple that was to be rebuilt. He is describing the rebuilt Temple but not the one that was rebuilt after the return from the exile in Babylon. John: What Jesus is saying here is that sin is worse than a physical disease. (20:17) Break Letters: (23:52) Miles – Please consider an alternative term for “black mass”. It is unfortunate that we use this term. (34:04) Should the Tridium actually be the Quadrum? (38:56) Break 2 (39:51) Word of The Day – "Bayith" Phones: (41:11) Margaret - Who is supposed to read the gospel at Mass? Also, why don't we say 'Amen' after the Our Father at Mass? (52) (43:30) Bobby - If God created Satan, and Satan is evil, then did God create evil? (46:56) Greg - Can you clarify the different terms for slave in scripture?

(4:25) Bible Study: John 4:43-54 What is Jesus saying about signs and wonders? To understand this you have to back to the first chapter of John. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Messiah and John is not. This helps us understand why the Gospels were written. The story of Christ at the time was well know. The ancients trusted the spoken word more than the written word. Who is the “you” whom the human author wanted to reach with this? The “you” who John was writing to were the followers of John the Baptist. John the Beloved puts the story of the cleansing of he Temple at the beginning of his Gospel because of who he was writing to. (22:28) Break 1 (27:37) Letters: Does Church Law requiring reception of sacrament of penance apply if there are no mortal sins to be confessed? (37:27) Break 2 (37:56) Word of the Day “new heavens and a new earth” Phones: (41:21) Susan - When I go into shops, I always have Holy Water on me, and when I go into these stores, I put Holy Water on some of the stuff and that's how I deal? (43:23) Suzanne - Divorce; When a couple divorce, and they have children and then they remarry and then they have a child, with their 2nd spouse. How will God see that?

Father Simon's homily for the third week of our preaching series ''Hypostatic".

(2:41) Bible Study: Hosea 14:2-10 Father explains that the timeline of salvation history which anyone can follow! Mark 12:28-34 Father Explains the great commandments (21:36) Break 1 (24:31) Letters: Father answers a question about the timing of the exile of Israel as well as talks about the sacraments and how they are accepted by Catholics in the Protestant Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:32) Break 2 (34:00) Word of the Day Far (39:31) Phones: Joseph - I read that the Jews in Spain were from the family of David. What do you think? Marlene - If someone stole a consecrated host for the black mass, wouldn't Jesus take himself out of the host to prevent desecration? Bill - Is the form you are using on the radio a valid Baptism? Leaving out the 'of' and 'and'? Maureen - What is the difference between Sirach and Ecclesiastes?

(2:53) Bible Study: Jeremiah 7:23-28 What does it mean to believe? Luke 11:14-23 Father talks about the need for a sign from heaven. (22:57) Break 1 (24:24) Letters: Father talks about how worship works and what God’s love has to do with worship. Father gives his thoughts on the episode of the Chosen about Lazarus. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:03) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day: Beelzebul (38:54) Phones: Steve - The name of God is not spoken. It's only spoken by the High Priest or whoever would go into the Holy of Holies. They would tie a rope around the ankle of who was elected to go in. Could you explain? Todd - On The Chosen, my opinion is Jesus relationship w/the Apostles is way too casual. Pat - A priest told me I'm going too much to confession, once a week. What do you think? Henry - What 'haste makes waste' means and where in the Bible?

(2:49) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 Why do we have laws and commandments? Father explains how we can become who we really are. Matthew 5:17-19 This is more confusing than you might think. Father explains. (22:26) Break 1 (23:06) Letters: Father answers what it means to be born again, as well as how to pronounce the vowels spoken in Latin prayers. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:38) Break 2 (33:19) Word of the Day: Jot and tittle (35:12) Phones: Lance - Can a baptized Christian non-Catholic go to confession? Derek - I just started attending Catholic mass and was raised Lutheran. What to do when to start going? Joe - If there is any hope that a gay person be in paradise? Ernie - Catholic perspective on evidence grace, Thomistic view and predestination?

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

(3:57) Bible Study: 2 Kings 5:1-15ab If God asked you to do something simple would you do it? Luke 4:24-30 Why do you worship God? Is it only because of your culture or do you know the Catholic Faith is the Truth? (21:30) Break 1 (22:28) Letters: Are people who are divorce committing adultery? When Jesus calls Mary woman, what does that mean? Father answers these and other questions. Send father an email at simon@relevantradio.com (33:06) Break 2 (34:10) Word of the Day: Saint (36:34) Phones: Cathy - What is a good Catholic Church music program? Caden - If your kids have sporting events on Holy Saturday, should we skip it or can we go? Brenda - What kind of a format to say the rosary? Do we include the Glorious mysteries? Sherry - Husband left Catholic Church, and he wants to know why Jews can't go to Holy Communion, but Jesus was a Jew?

Bible Study (2:19) Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Fr. Simon discusses the story of Joseph and how he was thrown in the cistern. The site of the house of Caiaphas had a cistern. Reuben wanted to save Joseph, but Joseph was sold to a caravan of Ishmaelites. Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 This parable from Jesus is a serious one. The tone that the builders rejected the cornerstone. That is literally true as Cavalry wasn’t a hill, it was a planned out stone quarry. Letters Art – What is your stance or hitting a toddler as a form of discipline? (18:21) What is your understanding of the word, “basilea”? (25:07) My husband and I want to get married in the Church? How can I help him understand the importance of going to Sunday Mass every week? (29:45) Word of the Day: Cornerstone (32:26) Phones: Craig - What does it mean when Jesus told the apostles that they would judge the 12 tribes of Israel? AND what does new heaven and earth? (37:51) Chris - Could you follow up about the origin about the papacy? It seems like it was peter's confession that was the rock and NOT Peter himself. (43:07)

Bible Study: Jeremiah 17:5-10 – The verb here for “trust” means “to rely on”. This may seem harsh but this is good advice. Jesus did not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people in John 2. To expect from a human being only what you can get from God is idolatry. You can trust human beings to be human but not God. (10:24) Luke 16:19-31 – This is a joke, this is funny. Who is Jesus talking about, he is talking about the high priest Caiaphas who dressed in purple linens. The high priests were supposed to be descendants of Zadok, but the Maccabees coopted the Monarchy and High Priesthood to which they had no right. Jesus is talking about the Pharisees and he is telling a story of a Sadducee in Hell. Isn’t it curious that Jesus calls his poor man Lazarus? Fr. Simon talks about how Jesus is using humor here talk about the Sadducees. (16:29) Letters: Anonymous – Why do priests have to wear a stole while hearing Confession? (24:02) Greg – What do we do when it is very hard to forgive someone and what is the prayer that you say to help with this? When you find that you cannot forgive someone you give permission to God to forgive them. (30:10) Word of the Day: "Compadre" (34:18) Phones: Lee- Today is the feast of St. Hubert of Derwenwater (38:48) Marsha - I go to daily Mass, pray the Rosary and the Chaplet, saying the apostle Creed 3 times in the day, seems to be not necessary. What are your thoughts? (40:05) Liz - Say you don't get to Mass on Sunday, but you watch it on TV. Is it still a sin? (42:50) Mike - In Revelation, why does it says that we shouldn't have images of heaven or hell in our homes? (46:21)

(2:36) Bible Study: Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 –This passage is about God’s power to transform even our sinfulness. Go can take our sinfulness and use it to reform us. Matthew 23:1-12 – Jesus goes up the mountain, sat down and spoke. Rabbi’s sat to teach their disciples. Peter according to tradition had a teaching chair. This idea of a chair of Moses is seen as Moses our teacher. Fr. Simon also explains what a phylactery is and what it means to be a father. (20:06) Break 1 (22:33) Letters: What does it mean to be in a state of mortal sin and how do you know if you are in it? Father answers this question and others. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:41) Break 2 (33:23) Word of the Day: Finger (35:47) Phones: Ken - I'm 82 years-old, not in best of health, pastor doesn't purify his hands before distributing communion. Last time I got sick for 3 weeks. He doesn't take criticism well. What should I do? Steve - Can you explain the tradition in the Bible of tying a red thread around the baby to mark them as the firstborn? Like Jacob and Esau? George - What is the definition of covenant? Does covenant allow divorce? Patrick - How is cremation justified in the Bible when the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?

(2:43) Bible Study: Daniel 9:4b-10 Can you break the law of gravity by jumping off of a cliff? Luke 6:36-38 What does it mean not to judge? Also, keep giving and be a person who gives. Jesus is telling us to be a person who is not judgmental, who is compassionate and consistently does good. (20:12) Break 1 (21:08) Letters: Latasha and Cicero - Is it possible that the wives and the children of the 12 Apostles travelled with them. Anita – I always thought that Ishmael was the one who Muslims claimed descent from. Deb – Why is someone who is illegitimate punished for the sins of their parents? (31:13) Break 2 (32:04) Word of the Day: Shamefaced (34:47) Phones: Maggie - Question about venial vs moral sin, especially if we forget to say a sin in confession, are our sins forgiven since the priest says: 'I forgive you from all your sins' Bobby - The apostles bringing along their wives and children. What is the reason why celibacy is so paramount today?

Enjoy this Encore show from March 9, 2022 Jon 3:1-10 Did Jonah exist? Father explains Lk 11:29-32 What is the sign of Jonah? Letters: Can I break my Lenten fast on Sundays? Why do people bow to the priest processing in? Why do some dioceses have different holy days of obligation? Father talks about the importance of recollection before mass Word of the Day: Altar Callers What does 'the Word became flesh' mean? Should I be worried that I wasn't baptized correctly? I'm 82 years old. How do I talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?

(2:35) Bible Study: Matthew 6:7-15 Do Catholics babel like the pagans with their many prayers? (19:44) Break 1 (21:39) Letters: Did Peter curse himself when denying Jesus? Father explains the creation of women. Can none Catholics consecrate the Eucharist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:27) Break 2 (33:16) Word of the Day: Word (35:36) Phones: Frank - Purgatory. I was taught it was real. how can people help poor souls? Mary Alice - in conversation with fellow Catholic who believes in Reincarnation. what does the Church teach about Reincarnation? Joanna - a question. if we all pray Surrender Novena. should we accept bad situation in our family? do I have to accept this.

(2:35) Bible Study: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 Why is Leviticus such an important book? Father explains Matthew 25:31-46 How does this reading connect with Leviticus? Don’t worry It fits better than you’d think. Luke 4:1-13 Is there importance to the word “if” in this passage? (22:35) Break 1 (26:21) Letters: Does the burnt offering always have to be male in the Old Testament? Do I need to confess a mortal sin if I don’t realize I committed it? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:08) Break 2 (40:41) Word of the Day: Minister (41:59) Phones: Judy - Because there are so many religions, I'm concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight? Pam - Didn't Satan know Jesus was the son of God? Angela - My husband died a couple year ago. If he's in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him? Patty - There's one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?

(4:04) Bible Study: Matthew 4:17 Father talks about the meaning of the word repent and gives some tips on it. Luke 9:22-25 What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (20:42) Break 1 (25:19) Letters: Why would a priest change the names of the saints mentioned during the Mass prayers? Why do we put ashes on our heads on ash Wednesday? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:15) Break 2 (34:56) Word of the Day: Soul (38:30) Phones: Jessica - Is it okay to hug a priest. My son gave him a hug and his brother saw that, and was wondering if it's okay. Worried about gyms? Jim - Could you explain Filial Love? Barbara - Whether you wash ashes off forehead. A priest told me 30 years ago, and if you're proud of it, wash it off. If you're ashamed of it, keep it on. Sebastian - Non Catholics use the King James Bible and speak in old-fashioned terms and there's a disconnect, and there's a translation gap. What do you think about that. Like words used 'righteous' Yvonne - When we do our offerings at mass, during the offertory or could we put it before mass?

(4:01) Bible Study: Isaiah 58:1-9a – While it may seem like a condemnation of fasting, this is not so as Jesus himself fasted. Taking up your cross and denying yourself means saying no to yourself. Freedom is the ability to do the right thing and that is the point of fasting, to be free and exercise freedom. Matthew 9:14-15 – If your fasting makes you quarrelsome and difficult don’t bother with it. If your fasting gives you the freedom to be charitable that is good. Jesus talks about being the Bridegroom. (17:30) Break 1 (18:14) Letters: Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word “Nephilim” means “fallen ones”. Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code. Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don’t name your kids “Judas”. (33:47) Break 2 (34:51) Word of the Day: Sacrament (40:59) Phones: Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist? Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself. Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass. Could you clarify? Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another? Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?

(3:00) Bible Study: Joel 2:12-18 Father talks about trumpets which were used for more than just playing music. 2 Corinthians 5:20—6:2 Father explains what an elder is and why they are important. Father also talks about repentance. (22:26) Break 1 (23:30) Letters: Are TVs in church okay to have? How is the Son of Man used in different places of the bible? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:36) Break 2 (36:39) Word of the Day: Lent (37:30) Phones: Robert - I'm a recovering alcoholic, and I seem to want to speak to God more when I drink more. If it's wrong to do that? Is it the booze speaking? I feel like I'm more into God when I'm drinking. Andrew - I seem to remember seeing a rubric that explained when screens are being used during mass. Diane - I have a way that the cameras would be good, and if the cameras were pointing at the people and the televisions were pointing at Jesus and Jesus would see everyone in living color. Joseph - Been trying to call Knights of Columbus, but they haven't really been good help as I'm trying to find a way to get to mass. What to do? Alex - I have a 16-year-old who's attending a non-Catholic Church, what's the best way to approach conversation.

(3:35) Bible Study: Sirach 35:1-12 Father talks about sacrifice and its connection with the liturgy of the hours. Mark 10:28-31 Father talks about fasting and where it comes from (24:39) Break 1 (25:42) Letters: Why should we fast for a particular intention? Are there certain things that open up portals of evil? Are scapulars superstitious? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:43) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: 7 fold (37:27) Phones: Norma - If we give up sweets, does that mean we cannot have cake on a birthday during Lent. It is a child's birthday. John - Nowadays it seems many movies are taking the name of God in vain, should I continue watching those movies? Joe - Right after the consecration, we pray to the Blessed mother and her spouse, St. Joseph. Why does the church call her spouse and not husband? Renzo - It is my little sister birthday tomorrow... what can I give my sister that is related with Ash Wednesday/start of Lent?

(3:08) Bible Study: Sirach 17:20-24 Should everything in the bible been seen as moral? Mark 10:17-27 Should we give up all of our treasure? Father explains Luke 6:39-45 Father talks about the humor of this reading. (18:54) Break 1 (19:40) Letters: Father helps a listener who is considering moving in with his girlfriend but with a strange twist, the parents want them to move in together. Can you go to heaven if you are Baptist? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:31) Break 2 (40:00) Word of the Day: Camel (42:13) Phones: Sue – Question for Fr. Simon. 'Ashes to Ashes' song. last verse says Christ became 'sin' I don't get this. Frank - what do you think of communion in the hand vs receiving on the tongue? Judy - hard to give up wealth can this reading relate to us giving up other things in our life

(4:02) Bible Study: Sirach 6:5-17 Father discusses the multiple meanings of love. And the meaning of friendship Mark 10:1-12 This gospel reading is often misunderstood, and Father explains the correct understanding. (21:40) Break 1 (22:58) Letters: How do you deal with people mocking you for your faith? How can you describe the afterlife? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:55) Break 2 (36:32) Word of the Day: Confidant (38:21) Phones: Gloria - can I receive Communion any time after I arrive during Mass? Roger - been praying for years for daughters to come back to Church. my grandson has a lot of interest in Church. how does God the Father command not to kill but allows killing and even commands people to kill. Joan - Romans 8:26-28. how does the Trinity work in this passage?

(4:40) Bible Study: Sirarch 5:1-8 You are special in God’s eyes, the only eyes that matter. Mark 9:41-50 What is salt? Father explains its hidden meaning (21:11) Break 1 (22:48) Letters: Are the Deuterocanonical books inspired? How does marriage represent the Trinity? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:44) Break 2 (34:22) Word of the Day: Little ones (38:41) Phones: Steve - At a wake, sometimes I'll hear Catholic people say, 'that's not Mom's body, that's a shell.' What does he think about that. Lauren - I heard someone say Jesus called them three times to join him, upon their passing. Has heard that before? Pat- Could you explain when you said, 'Babies are burnt alive.' He said this about 10 minutes ago. Theresa - In the OT, when Israelites started to worship false Gods, like Baal and Molech, what where those false Gods. Where they manmade objects, demons, something else. Kevin - Who would the apostles confess to, after Jesus died?

(2:52) Bible Study: Sirach Sirach 4:11-19 Was wisdom actually Jesus? Mark 9:38-40. Some of us never get over being young. Let us not get in the way of Christ as believers, disciples and members in the Church. (22:05) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to practice Tai Chi? What is he answer to the white horse in revelation? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:31) Break 2 (35:15) Word of the Day: Over and Under (36:18) Phones: Millie - The gospel of Mark this morning: When the people were talking about Jesus, he said don't chastise them. The priest at Mass quoted from the book of numbers that Moses was chastising his followers. What's the implication for us as Catholics? Mark - Can you explain the 'Fear of the Lord' - Gift of the Holy Spirit? Zoraya - Can you explain the term 'Nephilim' in the book of Genesis? Rocco - When I was taking Tai Chi, I felt like it was the Holy Spirit working through me. What do you think about this?

(4:58) Bible Study: Sirach 2:1-11 God wants to reveal with what's inside you. Mark 9:30-37 The Apostles should've argued amongst themselves who is the least important. (22:49) Break 1 (25:25) Letters: What does it mean , "Falling Short of the Glory of God"? How did people know how much to give for a sin offering? Question about prayers said after communion, including "O Sacrament Most Holy. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:56) Break 2 (35:07) Word of the Day: Ligare (42:17) Phones: Roberto: the thief on the cross. was not baptized. how can he be saved? Carl-what does the First Horseman in Revelation represent?

(3:03) Bible Study: Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge. Jesus casts out demons because he had authority. Sirach 1:1-10 Mark 9:14-29 (22:22) Break 1 (24:01) Letters: Can you still bring dinner to the priests on Sunday? Question about turning the other cheek in regards to domestic abuse? Why did the NAB translation remove fasting from Jesus' statements? What does it mean when I offer up my suffering? (38:31) Break 2 (39:47) Word of the Day: Ligare (44:36) Phones: Kevin-confused about St. Faustina comment about angel hovering over Krakow. Didn't St. Faustina die before WWII Teresa-Could we go to 2 Masses in a day?

(3:34) Bible Study: Genesis 11:1-9 Father explains this passage and its historicity. Mark 8:34—9:1 A new take in carrying your cross. (23:15) Break 1 (24:54) Letters: Why was the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles written? Is it okay to pray for the desire to let go of the man I want to marry? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:02) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day: Tar (38:34) Phones: Frank - I called Fr. Simon 2 years ago. I am housebound all the time. I keep offering it up but this is not working. Can't do anything or go anywhere. I used to be a cop/nurse. Vince - the Holy Eucharist. when I was young was told could only receive once in a day. friend told he could receive 2x in a day. Marie - I was told we don't enjoy full beatific vision when we get to heaven because we don't have our bodies (until Resurrection)? Maria - should I go to Disneyland to celebrate my granddaughter's 2nd birthday. my daughter lost her husband.

(2:40) Bible Study: Mark 8:27-33 The true prayer of the Believer. Genesis 9:1-13 What is the law that Noah receives? (18:30) Break 1 (19:31) Letters: What is the full extent of being made in the image and likeness of God? What was Jesus favorate type of music? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:10) Break 2 (34:37) Word of the Day: Kibosh (37:01) Phones: Mary - in Apostle's Creed said that he rose again on the 3rd day. was he buried for the 3 days? what is the 3rd day Frank - do you think there is a crisis in the Church today? please Explain your answer Susan - longtime friend called my hypocrite because I believe in God and support Trump. Steve - when a baptized Catholic dies, are their earthly remains sacred?

(2:45)Bible Study: Psalm 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 What does he psalm really say? Mark 8:22-26 What again did Jesus do in this passage? Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22 What was the sacrifice which Noah offered? (19:16) Break 1 (22:42) Letters: Was the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil the same tree? What is the symbolism of wood in Jewish tradition? Father answers these and other question. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:45) Break 2 (33:40) Word of the Day: Church (37:26) Phones: Kathy - when do we get our guardian angels? is at baptism or when we are first born Casey - Romans 11:26-32. what does this mean? Casey - a friend of mine consults Runes for everything. is that okay? Terence - can you speak about 'The 2 Edged Sword'? can you explain the Old Testament from a historical standpoint?

(2:32) Bible Study: Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Was there really a flood? Father explains and touches on the most important thing. Mark 8:14-21 What is the leaven of the Pharisees? Father Explains (19:32) Break 1 (20:17) Letters: Is there virtue to hording? Is there a Rubric for the Mass for lay people? Father answers these and more. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:44) Break 2 (36:44) Word of the Day: Parish (41:03) Phones: Joyce - offerings in the Old Testament. how do I understand the difference between the offerings? Paul - Sibling just got married in homosexual relationship. what should my children call this spouse? their aunt or uncle? Jessie - if the flood wasn’t real then how big was the flood. Amy - gratitude call. I have had a lot of struggles with vice. I am sober. Fr. Simon always makes me laugh during the day.

(2:54) Bible Study: Genesis 4:1-15, 25 Why was Abel’s sacrifice accepted, and Cain’s offering was not? Mark 8:11-13 What is the connection between these two readings? Father reveals this. (18:24) Break 1 (20:04) Letters: Is Jesus referring to himself as food in the Gospel of Mark? Why did Paul refer to himself as abnormally born? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (35:43) Break 2 (38:55) Word of the Day: Fundamentalism (43:33) Phones: Alvia - my niece having her newborn baptized in Lutheran Church. Can I attend? Mike - why do priests bow to the altar when facing away from the tabernacle? Mario - when God talking to Cain about sin being a demon lurking at your door. what does this mean?

(3:24) Bible Study: Genesis 3:1-8 How do you know if God is asking you to do something? Father explains. (17:52) Break 1 (19:18) Letters: Father talks about the Bronze Serpent in the Desert and its hidden meaning, and answers whether you can attend a wedding outside of the Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at simon@relevantradio.com (34:10) Break 2 (35:04) Word of the Day: Spit and ephphatha (39:15) Phones: Aaron - heard from priest that we cannot question the Pope. Deedee - who was St. Valentine and why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Tim - Mary's heart being pierced? is this how she hears all of our prayers? Barb - not going to wedding. if kids no longer practicing for many years could it be ok?

(2:00) Bible Study: Genesis 2:18-25 Why did God take from Adam’s Rib to make Eve? Father explains this interesting passage. And talk about a special new book! (25:12) Break 1 (26:50) Letters: Father talks about the nature that brought about the Holocaust during WWII. Father answers a question about the different types of the Mass. Father answers these questions and others. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (36:45) Break 2 Word of the Day: Dog (42:12) Phones: Maria - Jeremiah verse. about God's plan for us. does this refer to God's plan now in this life or later? Thomas - if a person were to commit a mortal sin and they said prayer of contrition before confession, how does this work if they die before confessing? Ariane - in the Transfiguration, how did Peter know who Elijah and Moses were? Vito - my marriage. 66.5 years was a good marriage because we heeded advice of good people. prayed a lot together and prayed as family. Seek out the Lord. Resources: Doug’s NEW BOOK! https://relevantradio.store/products/rekindled-hearts-book

(7:16) Bible Study: Genesis 1:20—2:4a When studying the bible do you actually study what the text is saying? (23:07) Break 1 (25:32) Letters: Father talks about habits and how to declutter your life, answers some prayer requests and talks about the marriage between Joseph and Mary. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14) Break 2 (36:20) Word of the Day: Eden (37:26) Phones: Karen - creation and original sin. why does Revelation talk about Mary laboring for birth? how could she have birth pains? Bryan - are people in heaven always happy? Alex - in process of getting baptized and confirmed. when you are living in sin no threat. i feel like I am being tested in many ways. it has been a struggle. Craig - if Joseph and Mary weren't married why would he have to divorce her?

(3:46) Bible Study: Genesis 1:1-19 Father talks about the importance of the numbers used in this reading. (17:45) Break 1 (19:43) Letters: Father explains why Catholics believe in the real presence of the Eucharist, talks about Mary being our real spiritual mother and other questions from our listeners. Want to ask him a question? Write to simon@relevantradio.com (35:48) Break 2 (36:43) Word of the Day: Schola and Scurried (40:24) Phones: Mark - is talking about the 2nd death a good approach to reach atheists? Roy - in heaven do we recognize spouses?

(3:15) Bible Study: Mark 6:7-13 Did you know shoes were a sign of Authority? Father explains. Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 Father discusses the broader chapter of this reading. (27:00) Break 1 (27:09) Letters: Father answer whether you need to mix water and wine when consecrating the Eucharist, and why does Jesus say brothers and sisters if he doesn’t have any? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a note at simon@relevantradio.com (38:48) Word of the Day: The Same (41:13) Phones: Clifford - when my son died at what point during death did he go to Our Lord? Amelia - 7th Day Adventists celebrate Sabbath on Saturday. Do they celebrate sacrifice of animals?

(1:44) Bible Study: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 How terrible is it when we stop trusting? Mark 6:1-6 Father explains why Jesus didn’t have actual brothers and sisters (27:00) Break 1 (27:56) Letters: What should you do if you feel like you committed a mortal sin but aren’t sure? Father also answers a letter about Jesus’ teaching on the resurrection. Want to ask Father a question? Send him an email at simon@relevantratio.com (40:17) Word of the Day: Joshua (44:16) Phones: Bryan - some say that tearing of veil in Bible is why we don't need to use priests? Gwen - what is the Eucharistic minister supposed to do if sacred host falls on floor? Mary - my son is constantly praying and worried about demons? his ex-wife was into crystals and casting spells.