Father Simon Says

(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 B

This encore is from January 31, 2025 (3:15) Bible Study:  Hebrews 10:32-39 Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading Mark 4:26-34 Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again. Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form. (27:29) Break 1 (28:22) Letters: Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (40:01) Break 2 (40:40) Word of the Day: Lamp (42:42) Phones: Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary? Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way of the pilgrim?' Bob - what is the best study Bible? Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.

(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.

(3:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 12:1-4 Father connects today’s readings with earlier in Hebrews yesterday Mark 5:21-43 Father talks about the importance of the number 12 which stands for government. (26:59) Break 1 (28:51) Letters: Father talks about Ruth’s actions and how they are not as scandalous as you might originally think, Is 6 always a number which stands for imperfection? Father answers this and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:43) Word of the Day: Founder and finisher of our Faith (43:23) Phones: Kathy - wedding question. can my husband and I attend a wedding where bride is baptized Catholic but not practicing and not getting married in church.

(1:47) Bible Study: Hebrews 11:32-40 What is the difference between faith and hope? Father Explains Mark 5:1-20 Father explains what the term son of man means (27:00) Break 1 (28:07) Letters: Father explains the passage in the bible where Jesus says the measure to which you measure will be measured out to you. Father answers this and more letters. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:30) Word of the Day: Legion (41:08) Phones: Mike - Swine that Jesus sent off cliff. How did this incident involve the demonic? Joanne - Before the consecration. 'May this become' why do they put this before the Consecration. Amber - How does the Church view organ donations? John - I thought Jewish people didn’t eat pork. why did you say it is food source?

(3:15) Bible Study: Hebrews 10:32-39 Surprisingly this part of the letter is pretty straight forward, but father has some good insights in this reading Mark 4:26-34 Father talks about the Kingdom of God….again. Father Talks about the ordinary form of the liturgy versus the extraordinary form. (27:29) Break 1 (28:22) Letters: Father talks about how we need to be on the cross with Him and explains what the morning offering is. Father answers these and other questions. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (40:01) Break 2 (40:40) Word of the Day: Lamp (42:42) Phones: Mike - I work for school district. I am a faithful Catholic. I have been reading the Bible. Does the Bible mention praying to Mary? Toby - praying constantly. what do you think about 'the way fo the pilgrim?' Bob - what is the best study Bible? Christina - have you ever seen 'The Veil Removed' about happens during Transubstantiation. This happens in both masses.

(3:51) Bible Study: Mark 4:21-25 How do you treat people? Like a commodity or like a person? Hebrews 10:19-25 Father talks about blood and sacrifice. Very interesting stuff. (22:48) Break 1 (24:22) Letters: Father explains why God allowed Ishmael to be sent away in the Bible, and where the Bible comes from. Father answers these and other questions on the show today. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:10) Break 2 (40:23) Word of the Day: Church (41:54) Phones: Frank - The Current General Instruction of the Roman Missal, and the description of the 1962 missal, the differences? Carol - in today's Gospel why doesn’t Jesus want people to be converted? Mark - the last 4 words in Lord's prayer are 'deliver us from evil' 'why don’t say deliver us from the evil one?'

(2:57) Bible Study: Mark 4:1-20 Father explains the kingdom of heaven and what God is like. Hebrews 10:11-18 Does sacrifice forgive sin? (22:57) Break 1 (24:41) Letters: Father explains the myth that the Catholic Church taught that the world was flat, why are more priests not trained to do deliverance? Father answers these and more questions in today’s show. Send him an email at simon@relevantradio.com (35:37) Break 2 (36:25) Word of the Day: Priest (43:07) Phones: Barbara - if you watch Adoration on TV is that the same as going to Adoration? John - Purgatory. You will feel the pain that you caused others. what if you caused pain unintentionally? Richard - when Jesus was going to the Father at the Ascension. why does Jesus have to go to Heaven to send the Holy Spirit? Denise – my mother-in-law died. we ae having funeral mass. is it ok to have 2 funeral masses?

(8:51) Bible Study: Mark 3:31-35 Father explains the meaning behind Jesus words today. Hebrews 10:1-10 Father helps us understand this complicated book of the bible. (20:46) Break 1 (21:41) Letters: Father talks about Jesus conversation with the woman who weep for Him on His way to the cross and answers questions about the book of Ruth and her purity. Father answers these questions and others. Ask him a question by writing to simon@relevantradio.com (38:52) Break 2 (39:34) Word of the Day: Icon (42:56) Phones: Mark - Where in the Catechism or Bible does it describe Agape love as the highest form of love. Jeff - The mass rubrics and the elevations; I attended mass and usually there's the presentation of bread and wine.  I went to the mass and the third elevation wasn't present.  Could you explain?

(5:11) Bible Study: Mark 3:22-30 What is the sin against the Holy Spirit? Father Explains Hebrews 9:15, 24-28 This text is used as reason why we don’t believe in reincarnation. (20:57) Break 1 (29:48) Letters: Father shares what it means that the Holy Spirit is the Paraclete as well as answering questions about a rabbi from medieval times and other obscure details. Father Answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:53) Break 2 (35:52) Word of the Day: Love (39:58) Phones: Richard - my cousin said that Rosary is like the ouija board. you try to conjure up good spirits with Rosary. John - 4 cups. could you explain what the 4 cups are in Jewish tradition and how Jesus fulfills the new covenant with these cups? Lisa - Mass offered person who wasn’t religious. is that ok? Michael - phrases in today's 1st reading. what is the meaning of Hebrews 9:15? Meg – Why is sacrifice so important?

(10:19) Bible Study: Hebrews 8:6-13 Father Explains the Mass the work of the High Priest. (24:13) Break 1 (26:16) Letters: Father talks about immigration and what we can do about it. Love is to will the good of the other; Father quotes from C.S. Lewis on how the enemy wants people to feel loving. Father talks about these and other subjects. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:01) Break 2 (37:56) Word of the Day: Apostle (40:23) Phones: Jennifer - Is there an image of Our Lady where she is smiling? Francesca - Jewish friend said that abortion is okay b/c they don't when soul gets into body, and also bringing Abraham and Isaac.  How to combat. Mary Anne - Acts of the Apostles 16:6, it mentions the Holy Spirit and verse 7, the spirit of Jesus Ellen - Is it appropriate to have a mass said for someone who's not Catholic.

(4:41) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:25—8:6 What does it mean that Jesus is the high priest? Father explains. (23:55) Break 1 Mark 3:7-12 It’s a little late but father shares some insights on this Gospel. (27:44) Letters: How do you approach a family get together when someone brings a girlfriend into a divorced situation? Father also explains hi favorite study bible. Father talks about this and more. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:58) Break 2 (38:36) Word of the Day: Once and for All (yes, this counts as one word) (41:57) Phones: Jose - I feel attracted to woman who is divorced. how can i get rid of feelings I have for her? Marsha - Internment of ashes. Pope Francis saying you can take some? My daughter wants her ashes spread to different places and bury them. Is this ok? Joe - I am teaching study about the Temple Mount. Where did Jesus actually teach and where did people pray?

(2:34) Bible Study: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17 Father explains the importance of Melchizedek Mark 3:1-6 Did Jesus get angry? Father explain. (22:25) Break 1 (32:46) Letters: Father talks about the correlation between slavery in the time of the Civil War and abortion in today’s society. Our faith is based on Christ not on the good and bad actions of the clergy. Father talks about this and many more things. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:49) Break 2 (39:50) Word of the Day: Anger (43:02) Phones: Luke - Abortion. Can one be prochoice and Catholic at the same time? Maria - I have friends who left the Church for Evangelical. They say all you have to go to Jesus. They have so much joy. What can I do? Steve - St. Agnes. is there a tradition of shaving sheep at St. Peters for making of Cardinal hats. Is this true?

(4:13) Bible Study: Hebrews 6:10-20 Father explains this passage: It was a foreign idea to Jews that God had a son. Mark 2:23-28 This is a much more complicated passage than Father has time for, but he does his best to explain. (21:31) Break 1 (30:14) Letters: Father talks about the virginity o Mary, shares some nuances about annulments and answers questions about praying for souls in mortal sin. Father answers these and other questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com (38:24) Break 2 (41:50) Word of the Day: Sluggish (43:04) Phones: Maria - Do I go to Confession before Communion? Because I got a divorce? But not remarried Bob - Why didn’t Jesus walk through the Temple after Resurrection? Joe - when did the Catholic Church become Israel? Teresa - I went through a divorce. Husband left before Christmas. I received annulment and remarried but new husband didn’t receive annulment.

(12:40)  Bible Study: Hebrews 5:1-10 How can Jesus be both priest and king? Father Simon answers this. Mark 2:18-22 Father explains Jesus’ explanation to the Pharisees and disciples of John. (23:40) Break 1 (26:13) Letters: Father shares why there were six stone jars at the wedding feast of Cana and what it means to have a valid marriage in the Catholic Church. Father Simon answers these and more questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:14) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Manifestation (44:48) Phones: Donna - Is priest cheating by using popular homily book? John - How do you equate your priesthood with priesthood of Aaron and Melchizedek? Betty - Mary. Since Mary was born without original sin, did she have birth pains or painless?