Sinopsis
Father Simon Says is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.
Episodios
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Annunciation - Father Simon Says - March 25, 2025
25/03/2025 Duración: 49min(2:00) Bible Study: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Why is Jesus not named Emanuel? (19:28) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: If the 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?
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Divorce - Father Simon Says - March 24, 2025
24/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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?
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Father Simon - The Cornerstone - March 21, 2025
21/03/2025 Duración: 47minBible 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
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Father Simon - Why Should Priests Wear A Stole In Confession? - March 20, 2025
20/03/2025 Duración: 49minBible 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
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Mortal Sin - Father Simon Says - March 18, 2025
18/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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
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St. Patrick's Day - Father Simon Says - March 17, 2025
17/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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 . What is the reason why celibacy is so paramount today?
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Is Gambling a Sin?
14/03/2025 Duración: 49min(3:16) Bible Study: Ezekiel 18:21-28 The mercy of God and the justice of God are not unopposed. Matthew 5:20-26 --Righteousness has to do with the nature of God and it's oriented to the good of the other. (19:48) Letters: What is the Church's position of cremation? What do you think about Eucharistic Ministers dipping their hands in alcohol? Question about being Jewish but not believing in God? What is the difference between surrender and resignation? Is celebrating marriage while in mortal sin, another mortal sin and is the marriage invalidated? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:27) Break 2 (31:25) Word of the Day: Virtuosness (33:07) Phones: Nicole-where can I find prohibition of gambling in the Bible? Bernadette-Thank you Fr. Simon. I love your program. every comment makes sense. David-gambling. Matthew 7:6 is a verse that can be used against gambling. Shane-how do I discern q
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You Can't Love Someone Without Listening to Them
13/03/2025 Duración: 49min(6:03) Bible Study: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 —Queen Esther is taking her life in her hand when speaking the truth to the King Matthew 7:7-12 —-God will give you what you need. If I door doesn't open, don't push it open, there's a reason why it's locked. (21:15) Letters: Should I visit family gravesites? Why did the patriarchs get punished in the Old Testament? How could Sola Scriptura make sense when body language is important? Fr. Simon explains to forgive is to let go. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:54) Word of the Day: Nineveh and South (36:13) Phones: Joseph-I am elderly and cant get to mass without someone picking me up. is there a service that picks people up who want to go to Mass. Elvie-are all of the books in the Bible written by person whose name appears as the author. Pamel
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Jonah and Nineveh - Father Simon Says - March 12, 2025 [ENCORE]
12/03/2025 Duración: 49minEnjoy 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?
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The Most Dangerous Prayer to Pray - Father Simon Says - March 11, 2025
11/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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.
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How the Devil Attacks Us - Father Simon Says - March 10, 2025
10/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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
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Why Fast? - Father Simon Says - March 7, 2025
07/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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 (34:5
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Repent!!! - Father Simon Says - March 6, 2025
07/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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. Wh
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Ash Wednesday - Father Simon Says - March 5, 2025
05/03/2025 Duración: 49min(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 woul
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What do we Get from God - Father Simon Says - March 4, 2025
04/03/2025 Duración: 51min(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?
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The Humor of Jesus - Father Simon Says - March 3, 2025
03/03/2025 Duración: 51min(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
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Want True Friends? - Father Simon Says - February 28, 2025
28/02/2025 Duración: 51min(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?
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Why Salt? - Father Simon Says - February 27, 2025
27/02/2025 Duración: 51min(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 conf
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Wisdom, Tai Chi and Nephilim - Father Simon Says - February 26, 2025
26/02/2025 Duración: 51min(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?
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Most Important Part of Sunday Mass is Sunday Obligation-Father Simon Says-February 25, 2025
25/02/2025 Duración: 51min(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?

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