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Check out this show from January 19, 2024 Bible Study: (2:23) 1 Sm 24:3-21 Father explains why this reading would make a great TV show Letters: (20:10) - Salvation vs. redemption  (24:39) - End of life option act Word of the Day: Mary (33:45) Callers:  (37:03) - Is Sacred Scripture only the NT or entire Bible? (37:46) - Question about Isaac, Isaac almost doesn't do anything.  God calls him home. He's the only patriarch that doesn't do anything.  (40:17) - In Genesis, places people come to an agreement, like in Genesis 24: 2-3.  Could you explain? (42:11) - How could God help me navigate these professional dilemmas in my work as a medical social worker (46:34) - What is the definition of Gospel?  (50:22) - During consecration, does Jesus go through pain of the cross?

Check out this Awesome from May 24, 2024! Bible Study: (1:52) Jas 5:9-12 The Lord is compassionate and merciful  Mk 10:1-12 Why is today's Gospel controversial? Letters:  (23:16) - Love your enemies  (24:58) - Holy Spirit in the Jewish faith (26:58) - Moral to produce comfort in difficult times?  (31:00) - Does the Guardian angels stay with us forever?  (31:00) - Apostles on Holy Saturday (33:27) - Peter, do you love me question?  Word of the Day: Arminius & Baptism (35:04) Callers:  (40:26) - At Mass, is it equal to offer intentions in your heart oppose to asking the priest to offer the intention? (41:27) - Can I say, "I don't know" to a request?  (44:29) - What do you think of the sign of peace, when everybody is shaking hands with everybody, and is it okay for me to ignore people and just focus on Christ? (49:41) - About the single life and if that's really a vocation in the Church?

(2:28) Bible Study: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24 What is reconciliation really mean? (19:46) Break 1 (29:03) Letters: If God is good, why is there suffering and so little peace? What is the nature of the Church? Father answers these and many other questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com (37:48) Break 2 (38:53) Word of the Day: Refine (41:45) Phones: Jarod - In Catholic Bible in Mark 7:19.  'Thus he declared all foods clean' doesn’t have this verse in Protestant Bibles. Marcel - Merry Christmas from Germany. Froh Weihnachten. Loved your commentary

(3:47) On the Patriarchs (5:50) On King Ahaz and Judges (14:34) Bible Study:  Isaiah 7:10-14 -God doesn't want us to feel pious and holy, but to BE pious and holy.-Why Jesus is because it was one of the most common names in Israel--Jesus strove to be ordinary. Luke 1:26-38 Father explains the origin story of John the Baptist.   (24:21) Letters: Believe everything in the Bible, Vulgate Translation, Church as People of God,  Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com   (39:51) Word of the Day: Kinswomen (43:18) Phones: Paula-I went to confession. Priest said, 'Confession is not for dusting off' only for major sins. What does that mean? Lisa-If it was the 6th month, then Our Lady wouldn't have had Jesus in December. What did the phrase 6th month mean?

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

(2:52) Bible Study: Jer 23:5-8 Father Explains this passage Mt 1:18-25 Father explains what Riotousness means. (19:26) Break 1 (21:05) Letters: How do you know what retreats you should be going on? What do to about having a gay daughter who married a woman with a demon’s name? Father answers this and more. Write father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:14) Break 2 (34:08) Word of the Day: Papal Bull (40:35) Phones: Denise - Question about the Holy Spirit. I feel more strongly about the Holy Spirit than I do God or Jesus. Is that wrong? Janice - I have a friend who is living together with a man. His brother is a Catholic Deacon who is going to bless their relationship? Can he do that?

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

(10:39) Bible Study: Mt 21:23-27 Why do Jews answer questions with asking questions? Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Who was Balaam? Father explains. (22:53) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: Should the Clergy be entertaining in the liturgy? Is music a matter of preference in the liturgy? Why do we prepare so much for Baptism? Father answers these and many other questions. Send us an email at simon@relevantradio.com (36:26) Break 2 (37:02) Word of the Day: Star (39:52) Phones: Bob - Post Communion meditation. Seems like I don't have the spiritual connection that other people do. Is there anything I need to do better? Kelly - St. Adelaide. That was my confirmation saint. Thank you for highlighting her today. Morgan - Movie says that Gabriel appeared to Mary's parents to announce the birth of Our Lady.? Have you heard this? Immaculate Conception movie also says this. Not in Bible.

(3:04) Bible Study: Mt 11:16-19 What is the meaning of this reading? Father gives a great answer Is 48:17-19 Women have the gift of being able to have children. (17:53) Break 1 (19:26) Letters: What is the is the meaning of souls getting time off from purgatory, what is a good bible for children,  how do you keep emotions high during the Mass? Father answers these and more questions today. Email him at simon@relevantradio.com (31:50) Break 2 (33:20) Word of the Day: Vindication (36:52) Phones: Agnes - How legitimate is it for priests to insert the Hail Mary into the Mass prayers? Ed - Immaculate Conception question. I went to Monday mass. I always thought that Sunday covered both Holy Days (2nd Sunday of Advent and Immaculate Conception). Cindy - Did Adam and Eve have the full knowledge that eating the apple would have affecting humanity till the end of time? Laura - need advice. i got a divorce. my husband doesn't pay the espousal support. what should I do?

(6:31) Bible Study: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father talks about the meaning of the word the word temple. LK 1:26-38 Father talks about this passage in the bible. (20:08) Break 1 (21:08) Letters: Father explains the immaculate conception, is it okay to celebrate Jewish feast days, are Catholics obligated to go to Mass if they didn’t know it was a holy day of obligation. Father answers these and many other questions. Have a question, email Father at simon@relevantradio.com (33:40) Break 2 (35:25) Word of the Day: Apocalypse (39:02) Phones: Clifton - priest never gives out Communion at my Church. is this ok? also lay person is giving out blessings? is this ok? Joseph – how does the Church have grounds to say we are going to hell if we leave the Church? Michael - The Temple Mount. where is it in modern day Israel in relation to the modern-day Mosques? Jalen - I'm the only Catholic in my family. One of my daughters is a strong fundamentalist/evangelical. She keeps talking to me

(3:09) Bible Study:  Is 40:1-11 Comfort my people. What does that mean? Father explains Mt 18:12-14 What is the value of sheep? Father Explains (17:41) Break 1 (18:28) Letters (from December 3, 2024): How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com (28:46) Break 2 (30:27) Word of the Day (from December 3, 2024): Faithfulness (35:56) Phones (from December 3, 2024): Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(4:16) Bible Study: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 ---The rib guards the heart and Adam was meant to guard Eve and he failed miserably.  (9:45) On the Immaculate Conception (21:32) Letters-The souls in purgatory praying for us? Did Mary commit venial sins?  (30:50) Word of the Day-Immaculate (31:59) Phones --Bruce: I'm an Evangelical. We believe that you shall not boil your kid in mother's milk (referencing Exodus 23:19). We believe this refers to the Virgin Mary. What does Fr. Simon think? --Joni-I'm part of the Militia of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary. Our Bishop gave dispensation for Holy Day but I felt I needed to go to mass because I have membership in the Militia. Why did some Bishops decided to give dispensation? --Tom-Circumcision question. Mary would have to be different. The sin nature is transferred from the Father and not the mother in Jewish law. This is how Christ could come into world with out sin. What do you think? --Craig-How did Mary give birth without labor pains? --Jimmy-Weren't Adam and Eve immacula

(7:42)Bible Study: IS 29:17-24 Israel has two Messiahs? Father explains this little known fact MT 9:27-31 Why did the blind people call out Son of David? The answer is probably going to be surprising to you. (21:33) Break 1 (24:55) Letters: What was the first Christian thanksgiving? Can baptism impart Grace if someone doesn’t believe in the Gospel? Father answers these and other questions. Want to ask a question? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (38:45) Break 2 (41:28) Word of the Day: Ecclesia (43:05) Phones: Christian - Do you have any advice on being younger. My parents are upset with me because I haven’t figured out what I want to do.

(2:59) Bible Study: Is 26:1-6 Father talks about the meaning of the word Kingdom in the Bible Mt 7:21, 24-27 Father refutes the idea that works have nothing to do with salvation (22:50) Break 1 (24:14) Letters: How do we know that the Bible is really authentic? Father answers this and other questions from our listeners. Want to send him an email? Write to Father at simon@relevantradio.com (37:23) Break 2 (38:49) Word of the Day: fool (40:52) Phones: Maria - How bad is it for me to support businesses that give money to planned parenthood indirectly/directly Judy - If you get all of your sacraments but don't get married in the church do you go to hell?

(4:32) Bible Study: Is 25:6-10a What is the juicy food mentioned in the Bible? Father explains Mt 15:29-37 Father explains this reading (19:21) Break 1 (20:22) Letters: Why shouldn’t you take the Eucharist but rather receive it humbly? Is it okay to watch Mass on the TV instead of going in person? What ist e meaning of lighting candles at church? Father answers these and other questions. Want to send him an email (31:18) Break 2 (33:07) Word of the Day: Staff (37:04) Phones: Barbara - From yesterday’s reading from Isiah, could you explain cobra's den and adder's lair. Tasha - Michael the Archangel, but he's a saint.  How could he be a saint Nunzio - Blessed Salt, where do you place the Blessed Salt? Catherine - Is it okay for an orthodox to go to Catholic Church and could receive communion

(3:19) Bible Study: Is 11:1-10 Father shares what it meant to be Jewish in a land of Pagans Lk 10:21-24 Father briefly but effectively covers this bible passage (20:45) Break 1 (21:31) Letters: How long should we dwell on our own evil through original sin? Can you receive the sacraments if you are married to a non-Catholic? Father answers these and many more questions. Wanna ask a question? Write to father at simon@relevantradio.com (31:49) Break 2 (33:30) Word of the Day: Faithfulness (39:00) Phones: Jenny - How can God know everything if we have free will? Why should I pray if God has it all figured out already. John - I received communion at a funeral, but I have been away from the church for 40 years.

(3:22) Bible Study: Is 2:1-5 Father gives an overview about the book of Isaiah which is very helpful. Mt 8:5-11 Father shares the translation of servant in this passage. (20:26) Break 1 (22:19) Letters: How do you distinguish the difference between believe and trust? What is a good book recommendation about Martin Luther? Why are feelings not a good measurement of how much faith you have? Father answers these and many more questions. (38:44) Break 2 Word of the Day: Faith Phones: Mary - Sometimes it seems like the alter server takes the purification vessels should be taken away from the Mass. How much should you clean the vessels? Alex - Looking for a book recommendation for my very smart sister (who is fluent in Latin) to help bring her back to the faith

Check out this awesome encore show from November 26, 2024! (11:27) Bible Study:  RV 14:14-19 Father talks about the connection with the temple. LK 21:5-11 Father shares his thoughts on this reading (22:20) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Is it okay to offer a Mass for members of your family as a whole? How can you tell if a loved one is in heaven? What is absolute assurance of salvation? Father answers these and many more letters. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:01) Break 2 (35:56) Word of the Day: Signs and Wonders (38:59) Phones: Elvie - Is the Christ the King gospel from last Sunday is the same as Holy Week Mark - What do you think about the bible? I have a lot of protestants who say you are saved by Grace. How do I talk with them about the need for works? What do you think about the Bible? Mike - How do we know if a relic is authentic? Lee - If you go to Mass in the morning, and the priests forgives your sins, is that like going to a mini-confession

We wanted to air yesterday's show today in honor of Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with family! (4:31) Bible Study:  RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described

(4:31) Bible Study: RV 15:1-4 What is the song of the Lamb? Father explains. LK 21:12-19 Father shares a very interesting word in this passage (21:39) Break 1 (24:19) Letters: Father talks about Charites that will be good for listeners to support, answers questions about who can perform miracles and the gesture of crossing one’s arms when going up to communion. Father answers these and many more calls. (34:53) Break 2 (36:08) Word of the Day: Thanksgiving and Faith (41:26) Phones: Allison - I have some Greek words I can't remember what they mean. Please help Arron - how did Jesus becoming human not change him? George - The unforgiving servant - is that story about a form of purgatory? Molly - Yesterday's Gospel was about the harvest but I can't tell if it's a good harvest or a bad harvest the way that it's described