Father Simon Says Relevant Radio

(2:47) Bible Study:

Father talks about Saint John the Baptist



(19:43) Break 1


(20:24) Letters:

Father answers why deacons can be married, how Jesus experienced God the Father and gender roles, what it means to be in communion,



(32:33) Break 2


(33:29) Word of the Day:

Solemnity


 
(38:59) Phones:

Bill - Gen 1:3 What did he mean by light when he says let there be light? What kind of light is he talking about?
Nathan - when was the pope recognized as the pope. I heard they went to constitute instead of the Pope back in the day. Why did they do that and when did it change?

(2:06) Bible Study:

2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20

Father Unpacks this complicated Passage in the bible. You won’t want to miss this!


Mt 6:19-23

What does it mean to store up treasure where your heart is.





(18:12) Break 1


(18:57) Letters:

Father answers letters as to why you should go back to church, if orthodox Jews adopt none Jews, why some Holy days of obligation are not obligatory to all diocese and what do you do if they have Mass but no confession.



(40:00) Break 2


(40:17) Word of the Day:

Zion


 (43:38) Phones:

Al - What is the chronological order, Sodom, Gomorrah, Ten Commandments, Moses and the Flood?
Winnifred - A Catholic marrying a protestant, they weren't married before a priest.  Are they considered married in the eyes of the Church, and receiving communion?

(1:57) Bible Study:

MT 6:7-15

Father jumps right into the gospel today and talks about the Our Father. It’s an important topic so buckle up for a great reflection.





(22:04) Break 1


(22:50) Letters:

Father answers questions about is the line with cooperating with evil, is God forgetful, how to tell when God is speaking and when He’s not.



(36:15) Break 2


(37:14) Word of the Day:

Parapiptó


(39:49) Phones:

Joe - What do you think about passing out cards asking people how did confession heal them?
Rob - Question about John 6 53:57 and Jesus doubles down on flesh and blood.  But on 63 he talks about spirit.  Could you explain?
Bill - What the ancients meant when they said, in the name of Jesus?

(2:07) Bible Study:

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14

Father talks about the sacred name of God


Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Father Simon talks about collection boxes in the court of the women.





(23:04) Break 1


(24:11) Letters:

Father answers a letter about the question of time, the apostolic blessing, what it means that Jesus has no place to rest his head in the bible and why baptism takes away original sin.



(37:18) Break 2


(37:48) Word of the Day:

Hypocrite


(41:55) Phones:

Rose - A friend of mine is involved in some new age stuff, it's a divine feminine energy located at the spine, based on Hindu Philosophy, what should I tell my friend?
Norma - My grandson's baptism;  He's one year old and hasn't been baptized yet.  I've been blessing him with holy water, could I continue doing that?    Could I baptize himself?
Steve - Is there a noticeable in your lived experience as a Christian if you commit a mortal sinas opposed to venial sin?
Rob - John 6 bread of life discourse, and question about that.  Also about spirit that gives life?   Could you explain?   Also what would it take to commission the Fr. Simon Bible?

(2:36) Bible Study:

1 Kgs 21:17-29

Grace is a gift, but we inherit sin.


Mt 5:43-48

What is love?





(21:49) Break 1


(22:31) Letters:

Father answers questions about the word Rubric and if the pope prays for himself at Mass,



 (29:18) Break 2


(30:05) Word of the Day:

Commandment 


(32:28) Phones:

Danielle - Could you clarify what the Episcopal Church is?
Mary Alice - Did Christ actually take a drink of the wine that day at the last supper?
Karen - I teach at a Catholic School, how to teach kids to not use the Lord's name in vain in a gentle way?
John - Question about the word 'as' in 'as we forgive'.  Could you explain about that word?
Tim - I have a funeral, father in law is Lutheran, can I take their communion?
Jill - Had a miracle, my son in law, had 2 years to live, and had a new baby, and had 40% shrinkage cancer, which is a miracle.
Laine - What happens to our bodies, before the 2nd coming?

(1:56) Bible Study:

1 Kgs 21:1-16

Who was Jezebel really?


Mt 5:38-42

Father Explains some of the context of this passage.





(18:22) Break 1


(19:09) Letters:

Father answers a question about the uniqueness of women, why demons are sometime compelled to speak the truth and if Catholics can attend a non-Catholic wedding.



(31:44) Break 2


(32:35) Word of the Day:

Tunic


(37:50) Phones:

David - I know that you need to forgive your enemy but what if you confess that you are angry with them but don't actually forgive them. Can you still go to Heaven then?
Carol - Did they keep doing blood sacrifices after Jesus died and until the temple was destroyed?
Christine - If a catholic marries a non-Catholic and they get divorced, can they get remarried since their marriage wasn't binding?
Carolyn - on wine at mass? I see people going up and taking the wine even though they are sick. Can we just take the host?