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• (3:35) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 32:23-33
    • Father explains the meaning of the word Israel and its importance.
  • Matthew 9:32-38
    • Why was Jesus breaking the law of the Jews so much?

(26:05) Break 1

• (27:54) Letters:
  • How can angels help us get to heaven if Jesus paid the debt of our sin? How do you deal with priest who don’t talk about cultural issues? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(39:46) Break 2

• (40:28) Word of the Day
  • Sciatic nerve
• (42:09) Phones:
  • Monica - I agree with Fr. about nitpicking and criticizing priests. We need to support them. We may not like them but we must respect and support these men who have given their lives to this work.
  • Gina - Question about the creed: Do we believe that he had half of the DNA of Mary. 'resurrection of the body' who's body is that?
  • Zach - After Communion the priest’s purity’s the cup then he sits down. everyone sits down with him for a few seconds before moving on. what’s the meaning/reason behind this?
  • Bev - My parents are 81 and 83 and I have 3 daughters. My time is divided between the grand kids and my parents. They are angry. What should I do with this divided time.

• (5:04) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 28:10-22a
    • Jacob was a liar and Esau was a fool
  • Matthew 9:18-26
    • Jesus is the law. Father explains.

(21:22) Break 1

• (23:31) Letters:
  • What is the best form of the Mass to go to, more importantly why is there so much anger around this topic? Father also answers a question about angels. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(38:15) Break 2

• (39:06) Word of the Day
  • sleeping
• (42:41) Phones:
  • Barbara - why don't daily reading capitalize pronouns for Jesus? I find this disrespectful
  • Audrey - what is the new Missal that the Pope is introducing?
  • Connie - new parish priest at parish. people applauded for sermon. why did they do that?

• (3:07) Bible Study:
  • Ephesians 2:19-22
    • What is the sign of a true profit? Father explains.
  • John 20:24-29
    • Jesus shows us that He is always with us in this passage.

(18:32) Break 1

• (21:42) Letters:
  • What is the difference between monks and priests and their vows? How much does God want us to go to heaven? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(36:21) Break 2

• (37:39) Word of the Day
  • Dwelling Place
• (39:05) Phones:
  • Mary - Does everyone have their own Guardian angel.
  • Greg - Monks also take a vow of stability.
  • Geneveva - Jesus sent the demons into the pigs. Explain that reading Please
  • Susan - My daughter is in a same sex marriage. They used IVF to have a child. I don’t recognize the baby as my grandchild.
  • Bridget - question about the creed. When it says God will judge the living and the dead. aren't the dead already judged?

• Bible Study:
  • Genesis 21:5, 8-20a
    • Is the bible true if some of it is not literal?
  • Matthew 8:28-34
    • Why do the gospels not perfectly align?

Break 1

• Letters:
  • Father shares how to answer the question of what we are Catholic. What do we consume when receiving communion? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

Break 2

• Word of the Day
  • Abram
• Phones:
  • Philip - I am considering converting to Catholicism. I am reading a book that suggests that Joseph was a lifelong virgin. I not sure how that lines up with some of the scriptures I read.
  • Nathan - How does 'praying in Jesus’ name' work when you’re asking for Mary’s intercession?
  • Denise - My niece is getting married to a Jewish man by a rabbi. Should I go?

• (5:41) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 19:15-29
    • Father talks about the beauty of the Church oppose to the nothingness of the world.

(22:47) Break 1

• (26:00) Letters:
  • Can a couple get a priestly blessing even if they are eloping and not getting married in the Church? How do you observe the meat fast on Friday if you are being served meat? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:54) Break 2

• (37:32) Word of the Day
  • Zoar and Ocean
• (39:56) Phones:
  • Shirley - I have been reading Revelation. Has the already come? was is Nero?
  • Michael - I had a protestant question me about baptism of desire versus blood and water. Can you explain the three parts and where they come from?
  • Walt - At Sunday mass are there options for the psalms or is that set like the readings?

• (3:07) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 18:16-33
    • What was the first command ever given by God? It might surprise you.
  • Matthew 8:18-22
    • Why did Jesus no let someone bury their Father?

(20:12) Break 1

• (22:07) Letters:
  • Father explains the Church of the Holy Sepulchre quarry and where the real tomb of Christ is. Is Jesus pleased with the wealth of the Vatican?  Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:35) Break 2

• (35:33) Word of the Day
  • Terebinth
• (37:50) Phones:
  • Greg - What's the difference between the protestant and Catholic view on the Lord's supper.
  • Geri - Can you explain the chronology of the early life of Christ. The flight to Egypt, etc.
  • Martha - Question about adult children who are away from the faith and estranged from the family.

• (2:38) Bible Study:
  • Ezekiel 34:11-16
    • What is the heart of God? Father explains.

(21:40) Break 1

• (24:06) Letters:
  • Father answers some questions about Catholic burial. What is the best instrument to be played at Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(38:20) Break 2

• (40:43) Word of the Day
  • Amen
• (42:25) Phones:
  • Therese - Purgatory is like when you try to light a brand-new candle. the wick has wax on it and when you try to light it for the first time you have to hold the fire to the wick, melt the wax off first, then it can hold the flame. does this work as an analogy for purgatory?
  • Vince - How often can you take the sacrament of last rights. AND what is the significance of to land marks in the liturgy of the hour called Meshech and Kedar.
  • Christina - I know that scattering the ashes is not allowed. what are the repercussions if ashes are scattered and how do we pray for that person who has had their ashes scattered?

• (5:22) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16 
    • What was Abraham’s Riotousness?

(22:17) Break 1

• • Matthew 7:21-29
    • How are we really saved? It’s a surprising answer.
• (29:20) Letters:
  • How can you improve your public speaking skills? When did the Muslim religion begin? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:47) Break 2

• (38:34) Word of the Day
  • Concubine
• (41:42) Phones:
  • Gavin - I have a non-Catholic Girlfriend. She is wondering about doctrinal development and change in teaching.
  • Ben - I have a question regarding Mathew 12:32, especially Aquinas' view.

• Bible Study:
  • Matthew 7:15-20
    • We think we can judge a person by miracles.
  • Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
    • What’s the difference between a covenant and contract?

Break 1

• • Father talks about the grammar of Old Testament Hebrew.
• Letters:
  • Why is liberation theology wrong? What is the royal nature of God? Father answer this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com

Break 2

• Word of the Day
  • I
• Phones:
  • Mark – What language was the gospel written in originally and what does Jesus mean when he says love your neighbor as yourself?
  • Tom - In Romans chapter 4, Paul makes a point in Abraham was justified before he did anything except to just accept what God says. You say works and believing are the same but does Paul allude to something else?
  • Mark - The cynical were the apostles received the holy spirit was that the same room were the last supper took place.
  • Kathrine - I am afraid that when I stand before God I’m afraid that God will reject me.

• (6:41) Bible Study:
  • Isaiah 49:1-6
    • How Can David be a man after God’s own heart? Father Explains.

(19:49) Break 1

• (20:29) Letters:
  • Father talks about the importance of the Church and the communion of saints at Mass. Can you play audio bible while you sleep? Father talks about these and other topics. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(32:58) Break 2

• (33:51) Word of the Day
  • Born
• (36:51) Phones:
  • Hannah - CALLER BACK FROM YESTERDAY- I asked about psalms 103 verse 10. I was telling him about my cousin who was abandoned. When I read that scripture how does this relate to someone who has abandoned their family?
  • Michael - Why does the priest incense the people during certain times of the mass?
  • Sue - What is the difference between offering up a mass personally for my intensions vs. having one said by the church? AND is it alright if I ask Mother Mary to bring my communion to those in heaven after I have received it?
  • Judith - May you elaborate on how we should pray to God? I understand that we should come to him when we are in need of something from him. How do approach him when the prayer is more general and less personal? As in the conversion for all sinners or for the whole country.

Resources:

• The Veil Removed - Film
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOLZDaTgIaM

• (4:10) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 12:1-9
    • Father explains the importance of the sacred name of God and why it matters to us?
  • Matthew 7:1-5
    • What does it mean to stop judging less we be judged?

(22:06) Break 1

• (22:54) Letters:
  • What should you give a diocesan priest for a gift? Father discusses slavery and other topics. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:14) Break 2

• (34:48) Word of the Day
  • Abraham
• (37:16) Phones:
  • Billy - my brother in law converted to Islam. how do we deal with this?  Especially about dietary changes.
  • Brian - I'm writing a paper about how the Catholic Church is the same before Constantine.  What arguments are there?
  • Judy - How to deal w/a friend who has chosen to do a Medically assisted death?
  • Anna - I was reading Psalm 103:10, could you explain?

• (3:18) Bible Study:
  • 2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30
    • How do you know if a minister is of God or not?
  • Matthew 6:19-23
    • How do you keep the light of Christ in your life?

(18:00) Break 1

• Father talks about the biblical idea of using Chapel Veils.

(38:20) Break 2

• (40:28) Word of the Day
  • Super Apostles
• (42:27) Phones:
  • John - there have been some controversial Cyril of Alexandria
  • Allyson - other faiths don’t use an altar because of the "once a sacrifice always a sacrifice" statement. How does one respond to that?

(4:38) Bible Study:

• 2 Corinthians 11:1-11
  • Why did Saint Paul have to learn a trade?
• Matthew 6:7-15
  • What does it mean to not babble like the pagans when you pray?

(20:56) Break 1

• (23:06) Letters:
  • Why do we need an alter in order to offer sacrifice of the Mass? What does it mean Jesus’ sacrifice was made once for all? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(36:23) Break 2

• (37:14) Word of the Day
  • Chaste
• (40:43) Phones:
  • Ellen - Why is St. Joseph Foster Father and Adoptive Father?
  • Sandy - My son was born on the feast of St. Romuald and became a Camaldolese monk.  What do you think about that Father?
  • Julianne - Interpretation of the 1 Corinthians 11: 4-17about women being veiled?  Could you explain?

• (4:04) Bible Study:
  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-11
    • What Is righteousness? – father explains
  • Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
    • What does it mean that Jesus always does what is pleasing to the Father?

(23:21) Break 1

• (24:27) Letters:
  • Father talks about the feeding of the five thousand, Father talks also about blessing of houses. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(38:36) Break 2

• (40:24) Word of the Day
  • Trumpet
• (42:19) Phones:
  • Kathy - we are trying to get to know our priest. seems standoffish. scrutinizes people who come to parish. criticizes how people dress.
  • Brian- when Christ rose from the dead didn’t he bless Apostles with Holy Spirit? I am confused

• (6:16) Bible Study:
  • 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
    • Paul didn’t want money, he wanted souls.
  • Matthew 5:43-48
    • What does it mean that we should pray for those who persecute us?

(22:33) Break 1

• (23:31) Letters:
  • Father answers some difficult questions during this letter segment. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:23) Break 2

• (36:44) Word of the Day
  • Tunic and your cloak
• (40:36) Phones:
  • Kelly - my husband is investigating Catholic Church and compares it to Eastern Orthodox. why do they not use wine with Eucharist?
  • Dan - In Isaiah. it mentions the day of Midian. what does this phrase mean?
  • Therese - indulgences. once you know you have received indulgence, how do you ask the Lord to be able to use that indulgence?

• (5:40) Bible Study:
  • 2 Corinthians 6:1-10
    • Father explains the context of this passage.

(24:02) Break 1

• (25:07) Letters:
  • What is the way to count days and nights in Jewish thought? What is the best way to dress modestly as a Catholic woman? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(38:03) Break 2

• (42:16) Word of the Day
  • Abrogation
• (44:56) Phones:
  • Dylan - Can you explain salvation and how the Eucharist ties into it?
  • Scott - I need clarification on something from the bible in a year. in the old testament,  when they had the ark of the covenant they used a tent to cover it. were any people other than the priest who could go in?
  • Steve - 15 years ago there was a tv show called God, the devil and Bob.

• (4:05) Bible Study:
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
    • Father explains how we are like clay pots
  • Matthew 5:27-32
    • What is Jesus speaking about with looking at a woman with lust?

(19:18) Break 1

• (21:43) Letters:
  • Father explains some new words in the in Yiddish. Father talks about the importance of adoration in doing what God wants you to do. How can you use the lectionary to find the daily readings? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:49)Break 2

• (35:32) Word of the Day
  • Clay vessels
• (38:38) Phones:
  • Glen - Was Judas in mortal sin at the last supper?
  • Chris - father said that veiling is sacred. there is an old saying that goes 'she veils because she is the glory of man while the men do not because they are the glory of God.' women need to start veiling again. it goes back to the old testament
  • Lisa - I heard that the holy water from Lourdes is not holy water but its miraculous water. It isn’t holy water unless its blessed
  • Caden - is it ok to stay at my grandparents’ house when my grandparents are not married?

• (3:55) Bible Study:
  • 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6
    • What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains

(21:58) Break 1

• • Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil.
• (27:24) Letters:
  • Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:07) Break 2

• (35:40) Word of the Day
  • Father shares three words of the day today?
• (37:49) Phones:
  • Ken - question about Paul: I believe Paul had a near death experience and went to heaven.
  • Ken - I love you Father Simon and appreciate you coming on every day. Father Simon needs to hear it from his listeners
  • Carlos - there were people giving communion to out to patients in hospital without asking if they were catholic. is that right?
  • John - when exactly did Thomas receive the holy spirit?
  • Rocco - in the past as early Christians did they take the Eucharist home for the week after mass?
  • Jan - can you recommend any reading material regarding detachment specifically regarding detachment from wanting good health in hard times?
  • Christine - should spiritual mentors be the same as your confessor? AND when they pour the wine, i see they wipe the cup before drinking it. why?
  • Rosemary - is it mandatory to go to mass after having surgery or do you need to go to confession first...
  • Ricardo - is Patmos island a good place to go?

• (7:23) Bible Study:
  • Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
    • The church has been structured from the beginning.
  • Matthew 5:17-19
    • What does the word break mean in this reading?

(19:57) Break 1

• (21:06) Letters:
  • Is stoicism in opposition to Catholicism? Where does the word lord come from and what is the origins of the word belief? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:42) Break 2

• (36:04) Word of the Day
  • Jot or tittle
• (38:07) Phones:
  • Leah - What does the Catholic church teach about having a biological child but then giving it up for adoption to a friend?
  • Dan - Protestant chaplain asking if he could combine services with a catholic chaplain.
  • Kris - difference between apostles and disciples?
  • Dana - What do you think about dramatizing readings during church?

• (5:03) Study: 
  • 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
    • How did the bible come about?
  • Matthew 5:13-16
    • What does it mean to be salt of the earth?

(22:16) Break 1

• (24:23) Letters:
  • Can you attend the wedding of non-Catholics? What is the best vocation? Why was Solomon considered good and wise? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:59) Break 2

• (35:40) Word of the Day
  • Down Payment
• (39:01) Phones:
  • Gerard - Fr. has mentioned that the words faith and belief really mean 'trust'. Is that reflected in the Creed?
  • Deanne - Question about mass: when the bell rings during consecration why do some people beat there chest three times.
  • Pat - where is Corinth?
  • Diana - what is considered exorcised holy water? is salt exorcised by priest blessing or does it need special blessing?
  • Nora - How did St. john end up in Crete before he died there.

• (4:39) Bible Study:
  • Genesis 3:9-15, 20
    • Men and women are meant to protect and care for each other.

(19:31) Break 1

• (22:50) Letters:
  • What is the difference between a vow and a promise when it comes to vocational discernment? What is the problem with trying to make Christianity more contemporary? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:28) Break 2

• (35:17) Word of the Day
  • Posca
• (37:33) Phones:
  • John - In the romans it says 'nothing shall separate us from the love of God' some translations say 'of God' some say 'from God'. Can Fr. explain the difference in translations?
  • Sally - how is the liturgy of the hours composed. Does it change year to year? Who puts it together?
  • Lou - When did the sacrament of ordination get instituted. was it at the last supper?
  • Thomas shares a letter from Sammy about the time frame of receiving communion after confession

• (3:55) Bible Study:
  • Acts 25:13b-21
    • The dark politics going on around the Paul in the Acts of the Apostles.
  • John 21:15-19
    • Father shares the deep meaning of love in this passage.

(23:49) Break 1

• Letters:
  • (26:56) Don’t try to win praise. A listener writes in and asks what it means that Jesus descended into hell?

(39:27) Break 2

• (41:10) Word of the Day
  • Religion
• (42:37) Phones:
  • Sebastian - Explain why in the OT why did animals as well as humans have war sackcloth and ash?
  • Jackie - I think the problem with the Catholic church is that if you have a lot of money you can get an annulment. Could you address sketchy annulments?
  • Elijah - What's the tradition behind confirmation St. names.

• (5:28) Bible Study:
  • Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
    • Why was Paul trying to be a good Jew?

(21:22) Break 1

• (27:34) Letters:
  • Father explains the perseverance of the Saints and how it relates with the sacrament of penance. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:56) Break 2

• (36:26) Word of the Day
  • Mission
• (44:56) Phones:
  • Vee - I'm a non-Catholic; How do you view non Catholic Christians salvation?
  • Bob - Pentecost Sunday 'Receive the Holy Spirit' and 'Sins you retain'.  Since Pentecost is the reconnection of the Holy Spirit, don't we need Sacrament of Confession to regain the Holy Spirit.

• (2:27) Bible Study:
  • Acts 20:28-38
    • Who is the Holy Spirit? Father explains.

(23:08) Break 1

• (24:22) Letters:
  • What is involved in a blessing of a house? What is the Shekinah and how does it relate with the shroud of Turin? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:27) Break 2

• (35:05) Word of the Day
  • Consecrated in truth
• (42:52) Phones:
  • Regina - Was St. Joseph baptized? By whom and where?
  • Juan - why should we pray to Mary if Jesus died on the cross?
  • Margaret - how do you determine what is inspired by the holy spirit in reference to the canon?
  • Martha - my brother just left the catholic church. His son is getting married to a Jewish Christian. Should I attend the service as a catholic?

• (5:08) Bible Study:
  • Acts 20:17-27
    • Father shares the background of this passage.
  • John 17:1-11a
    • What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains

(22:42) Break 1

• (24:23) Letters:
  • Why can’t nuns go to funerals? What does it take to be guilty of presumption? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(31:39) Break 2

• (32:24) Word of the Day
  • Penetrating
• (38:24) Phones:
  • John - question about the lectionary number. does the number on the USCCB website correspond with the volumes at the church? (today is # 298)
  • Melissa - if two baptized people, one a catholic on not, get married outside the church why does the marriage need to get blessed if its considered sacramental already.
  • David - do you see a connection between the second creation account and the resurrection story.
  • Chris - why does the church allow for so many exceptions to rules of the church so that it seems like a new norm rather than an exception.

• Bible Study:
  • (2:56) Acts 19:1 – Apollos was a Jew from Alexandria from Ephesus who had been baptized with the baptism of John and had not received the Holy Spirit. He ends up being a very important member of the Church. John baptized with a baptism of repentance and that is what we see in the Gospel of John. John the Baptist is constantly saying in the Gospel of John that he is not the Messiah.

• Break 1

• Letters:
  • (25:05) David – Has a question about Evangelism and introducing someone to prayer.
  • (31:04) Jim – Does each cardinal consider a name he would choose as Pope just in case?
  • (33:30) Does the Pope have to take a new name?
  • (38:57) – Why are you down on people calling themselves “pet parents”.

• Break 2

• (38:57) Word Of the Day – Take Courage

• Phones:
• • (41:15) Roy - Does the Catholic Church believe in speaking in tongues. 
  • (44:11) Anne - It takes away the dignity of human life to use 'pet mom'. 

• • (48:09) – Marie - what’s the difference between presumption and trust?

• (5:22) Bible Study:
  • Acts 18:9-18
    • God picks the wrong person for the job?

(18:16) Break 1

• (20:07) Letters:
  • Father answers a question about the Cistercian witnesses and explains the origin of the Sistine Chapel, Father talks about these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.cm

(35:47) Break 2

• (38:28) Word of the Day
  • Vow
• (40:28) Phones:
  • John - why is Elijah conserved a minor prophet instead of a major prophet?
  • Rosemarie - Plenary Indulgence. Site of Plenary Indulgence. if I go there what do I do? how does indulgence work?
  • Greg - we can go to Communion when we have venial sin. How can Jesus say we can receive him from venial sin yet at end of life we still have to go to Purgatory?

• (3:45) Bible Study:
  • Acts 18:1-8
    • Father explains the time line of the Acts of the Apostles.
  • John 16:16-20
    • What does Jesus mean in this passage? Father explains.

(21:09) Break 1

• (21:49) Letters:
  • How do pets fit into salvation? What are plenary indulgences? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:29) Break 2

• (36:18) Word of the Day
  • Worship
• (38:39) Phones:
  • Kim - my son and I talking about Pope Leo. when did Cardinals begin changing their names when they became Pope and why?
  • Sr. Maria Francesca - do we know the history of the Te Deum? where does this come from?
  • Noah - struggling with trusting God's Divine Will for me. how do I put my life in His hands?
  • Dolores - today is Ascension but deferred to Sunday. does that mean today is just a regular day?
  • Pam - question about Holy Spirit. saying Pope Francis was going to change date of Easter to coincide with Eastern Orthodox. I thought Eastern Orthodox didn’t believe in Filioque. I am confused

• (2:34) Bible Study:
  • Acts 17:15, 22—18:1
    • Father explains what Paul was doing in today’s readings.
  • John 16:12-15
    • How does God Prepare us

(22:28) Break 1

• (25:49) Letters:
  • Father answers some interesting letters about ethnicity, the Trinity and the Swiss guard. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:35) Break 2

• (38:34) Word of the Day
  • Exasperated and Escort
• (41:33) Phones:
  • Karen - rogation processions before Ascension Thursday. what happened to them and why don't they happen anymore?
  • Susanna - What is the difference between the Baltimore Catechism and the New Catechism. did the Baltimore Catechism get replaced?

• (3:17) Bible Study:
  • Acts 16:22-34
    • Father talks about the customs of Romans for prisoners.
  • John 16:5-11
    • What does it mean that it is better that Jesus goes?

(21:50) Break 1

• (24:02) Letters:
  • Father shares some insights about Chicago dialect and answers how many people really go to heaven. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:51) Break 2

• (34:54) Word of the Day
  • Annoyed
• (36:00) Phones:
  • Yolanda - My daughter told me she is corresponding with much older divorced men online. What is my role as a mother to help her to avoid this?
  • Walter - I want a clarification please. Did you say that we cannot receive the Holy Spirit if we do not go through the Father?
  • Scott - I am a convert and was married before I became Catholic. We had no issue having a Mass when we got married
  • Rose - I was raised as a Traditional Catholic Church not in communion with Rome. The bishop was from the SSPX. Is my confirmation valid?

• (3:00) Bible Study:
  • Acts 15:22-31
    • What is the structure of the Church? What does it mean to wait on the Holy Spirit?

(20:03) Break 1

• • John 15:12-17
    • What does it mean to speak in the name of Jesus?
• (25:48) Letters:
  • Father answers his letters that come in. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:59) Break 2

• (37:23) Word of the Day
  • Farewell
• (39:35) Phones:
  • Teresa - When Father does the sign of the cross, is that when he becomes Jesus in persona? I had an experience when a priest did the sign of the cross and I saw Jesus in him.
  • Maria - Can I win a plenary indulgence everyday this year by going to Daily Mass? Or just going through the Holy Door?
  • Tim - The Pope is not from Chicago, he is from Dolton, IL.
  • Dan - In the prayer, Hail Holy Queen, 'Mourning and Weeping in this Valley of tears' I have seen an older version 'Vail of tears'.
  • Joyce - Can I bless a Rosary at home myself with Holy Water?
  • Rob - Did everyone go to sheol?

Resources:

• • Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church
    • https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Power-Glory-Catholic-Church/dp/0761516042

• (3:18) Bible Study:
  • John 15:9-11
    • What is the difference between joy and happiness?
  • Acts 15:7-21
    • Father explains the importance of this passage.

(22:11) Break 1

• (22:50) Letters:
  • When was God first called Father? Do you get an indulgence from the Pope’s blessing? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevatradio.com

(37:20) Break 2

• (37:54) Word of the Day
  • Unlawful
• (41:01) Phones:
  • Mary - at Communion when people go up for blessing, does blessing need to be a touch or not? grosses me out.
  • Ricardo - what did Jesus mean when he told Apostles that you will have kingdoms of your own.
  • Rich - Peter was designated to be first Pope but in reality, he was Nazarene and not Catholic. how could he have been Pope?

Resources:

• Screw Tape Letters by C.S. Lewis
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBxpcGfznos

• (4:08) Bible Study:
  • John 15:1-8
    • What does it mean to be pruned by God the Father?

(19:24) Break 1

• (20:19) Letters:
  • A former Satanist baptized himself; is that possible? Does God eternally suffer in the crucifixion? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:15) Break 2

• (33:50) Word of the Day
  • Covenant
• (38:23) Phones:
  • Alyssa - What does a priest do in an emergency scenario? Example, what do they do if someone has a heart attack?
  • Connie - Husband has decided to become Catholic. They gave him the RCIA book, but doesn't start until fall. He thinks because he's a baptized Catholic, he doesn't have to take RCIA. Is that true?
  • Teresa - What is the exact word Jesus would have said in Aramaic when he said, 'Do this in memory of me?'

• (3:54) Bible Study:
  • Acts 14:19-28
    • Only having one God was news in Paul’s time.
  • John 14:27-31a
    • Do you really understand the kingdom of God?

(24:45) Break 1

• (26:20) Letters:
  • Father explains the humanity of Jesus and different ways in which communion can be received. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(40:04) Break 2

• (40:53) Word of the Day
  • Troubled
• (42:58) Phones:
  • Nathan - when there is an emergency during mass. how does the priest deal with this?
  • James - at what point did Jesus know he would be crucified?

• (3:31) Bible Study:
  • Acts 14:5-18
    • What does trust have to do with being healed?
  • John 14:21-26
    • How do we love people who are hard to love?

(19:22) Break 1

• (20:59) Letters: 
  • Father shares the difference between private and public revelations and what does a dioceses master of ceremonies do? Father explains these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:10) Break 2

• (34:56) Word of the Day
  • Paraclete
• (38:29) Phones:
  • Tom - Mary being called 'The Woman' and the 'New Eve'. How do I understand this?
  • Pat - new Pope, Augustinian. what does it mean to be Augustinian?
  • Tom - why is the phrase 'have mercy on us and on the whole world' in the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
  • Geri - why is the book written to the Hebrews and not the Jews?
  • Mark - if you know someone is going to Church receiving Communion and shouldn’t be what should you say?

• (2:14) Bible Study:
  • Acts 13:13-25
    • Father shares the logistics of this passage. As well as how we are unified in love o Christ

(27:00) Break 1

• (27:17) Phones:
  • Archbishop Listecki - Congrats Father on 50 years!
  • Patricia - Marian apparitions. why was Mary's sash blue at Lourdes and Yellow at Champion?
• (40:45) Word of the Day
  • Father shares an interesting word from today’s Gospel
• (43:29) Letters:
  • Father shares his thankfulness for his Priesthood.

• (1:41) Bible Study:
  • Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
    • Father shares the most interesting thing in this reading.
    • Father talks about lots and what it means.
• (16:17) Letters:
  • What is exorcism?  Is God always suffering on the Cross in all time? Father answers these and other questions. Sent him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(26:59) Break 1

• (28:59) Word of the Day
  • Commandments
• (30:49) Phones:
  • Fr. Bob Coleman - Congratulating you on your 50th. I remember your ordination day, and would love to share a story about it
  • JoAnn - Congratulations Fr. Simon on your 50th. I can't imagine all the wonderful things you have done. I wish more people knew about you.
  • Chrissy - I care for elder non-Catholic woman. how can I care for her? should I bring her to Catholic church?

• (1:57) Bible Study:
  • Acts 11:19-26
    • Why was Paul so against the Catholic Church?
    • Why was Paul originally named Saul?

(27:00) Break 1

• (27:52) Letters:
  • Should you walk backwards when leaving the Church during adoration? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
• (39:27) Word of the Day
  • One
• (42:31) Phones:
  • David - is there a conflict between Catholic Church teaching and nation enforcing border laws. can a nation morally say no to this? I am confused by this.
  • Randy - question about my wedding. is it scandalous to have groomsmen with same sex attraction?

• (1:53) Bible Study:
  • Acts 11:1-18
    • Father shares his interpretation of the word apostle.

(26:59) Break 1

• (28:29) Letters:
  • Why in the old testament did people sacrifice animals? Send father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com
• (40:22) Word of the Day
  • Overflowing
• (41:35) Phones:
  • Carolyn - since Pope has been elected, was he elected to help North America in Churches here to help bring numbers up?
  • Chuck - Matthew 28 - what did the chief priests believe that happened at the Resurrection? they paid the guard?

(2:38) Father shares with us how to speak like the pope

• (4:35) Bible Study:
  • Acts 9:1-20
    • How does the holy spirit speak to us?

(20:52) Break 1

• (23:20) Letters:
  • Father talks about how the Devil tries to mimic holy things and twist them. Send Father a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(31:50) Break 2

• (32:49) Word of the Day
  • Munch
• (36:29) Phones:
  • Brenda - can you chew the Eucharist, or do you need to swallow?
  • Mary - Intention. I saw Cardinals doing it before Conclave. why use it?
  • Anne - why does the Pope have to take on a different name?
  • Cathy - tell me more about the Augustinians. Is he Peruvian?
  • Anthony - I am discerning vocation and need encouragement

Check out this podcast form April 17, 2024

Bible Study: (2:20)

Acts 8:1b-8

• It matters who we know 
• How did the early Christians spread the faith? 

Jn 6:35-40

• What does it mean to see Jesus? 

Letters

• (23:17) – Jim asks about Passover calendars 
• (24:42) – How do I trust God more? 
• (27:52) – I went to a mass where the priest skipped the consecration

Word of the Day: Good News! (34:05)

Callers 

• (35:55) – How do we reconcile the evil of Abortion but the children still going to heaven?
• (39:16) – Children w/severe disabilities and receiving communion still?
• (41:33) – Could you comment on the ‘American Catholic Church’, and apparently priests could marry there.  Could you comment on that?
• (43:50) – Where is hell, is it in the world?
• (46:08) – What is the proper way to say the Our Father? 
• (48:08) – I’m taking an acting class, am I using God’s name in vain?

Original Air Date: April 26, 2023

• (2:04) The election of a new pope is a death?
• (13:54) Bible Study:
  • Acts 8:26-40
    • Father explains this reading.

(23:23) Break 1

• (24:49) Phones
• Al - Could you give me the cliff notes version of Augustinian view vs Jesuit view of reaching people.
• Tasha - getting Pope from US but smart move. good way to encourage people to come back to Church
• Iris - why did our Pope choose Leo the 14 as his name?

(38:40) Break 2

• Mike - give praise and thanks. glad the Cardinals came together so quickly. Cant wait to see what new Pope will do. how did Cardinals come together in the process?
• (44:56) Crissy - I am so excited for new Pope. I also been thinking about Fr. Simon. congrats. also does Anglican Church recognize Pope as head.
• (49:46) Nancy – Marriage proposal when the pope is elected.

• (7:27) Bible Study:
  • Acts 7:51—8:1a
    • What brings people together in a parish? Father explains
  • John 6:30-35
    • What can Jesus do for us? He tells them.

(22:29) Break 1

• (25:08) Letters:
  • Why are the saints so important? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:25) Break 2

• (35:44) Word of the Day
  • Stephen
• (37:15) Phones:
  • John - God does seem to change his mind. what do you think?
  • Tricia - 9 days of prayer for the Pope. why do we pray for someone after die?
  • Steve - my Aunt passed away. she was never baptized. was Baptism valid. she was baptized before she died.

• (6:38) Bible Study:
  • Acts 6:8-15
    • Father explains the background of this passage, which adds to the truth of the Gospel.
  • John 6:22-29
    • Did you know the Messiah was supposed to bring the mana from the desert back? Did Jesus do this?

(24:02) Break 1

• (26:36) Letters:
  • Father recommends an encyclical about hope called Spe Salvi and shares what hope is. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:28) Break 2

• (37:08) Word of the Day
  • Conclave
• (41:28) Phones:
  • Sarah - was watching Pope Francis's funeral, they gave wine and blood. can you dip host in blood during mass.
  • Jay - love the show. what are the conditions under the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox will reconcile.
  • Anne - Blessed Virgin's knowledge or pre knowledge. at what point did she know that Jesus was the Messiah.

Resource

• Spe Savli
  • https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi.html

• (9:54) Bible Study:
  • Acts 5:34-42
    • Who was Gamaliel?
  • John 6:1-15
    • Father shares insights on this reading

(22:16) Break 1

• (23:36) Letters:
  • Father answer questions while trying to battle the lawn mower. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(29:41) Break 2

• (30:38) Word of the Day
  • Felioque Clause
• (36:08) Phones:
  • Nigel - What's a good resource for dealing with the demonic? Should I go to a church? Who should I talk to?
  • Clifton - Does the Mass relate to confession? Can the mass be like confession? Is there a resolving power in the Mass?
  • Stephanie - Are there any rules on where to place statues in the sanctuary?
  • Gerard - Can Fr. talk about the virtue of hope
  • Todd - Statues of Jesus are supposed to have his head turned to the right and tilted down to a 25-degree angle

• (4:21) Bible Study:
  • Acts 5:27-33
    • What rules do you make for yourself which goes beyond what God orders?
  •  John 20:29
    • Father explains the royalty of God.
• (23:39) Break 1
• (24:19) Letters:
  • What does it mean to be born again?  Ware the origins of the 54 day Novena? Father answer these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:26) Break 2

• (35:26) Word of the Day
  • Wrath
• (37:20) Phones:
  • Jodi - I was confirmed at an SSPX Church but became enrolled at a Catholic Church and they said I need to go through the confirmation process again. What do you think?
  • Suzette - Someone told me the Pope was buried in 3 different caskets but that didn't make sense to me.
  • Maria - My husband and I are consecrated to Mary, does it preclude any other consecration?
  • Cathy - If the thief was not asking for forgiveness on the cross, then what was he asking for?
  • Norma - Can a child be baptized in the womb?

• (2:56) Bible Study:
  • Acts 5:17-26
    • Father explains the different sects within the Israelites.
  • John 3:16-21
    • Father explains the love of God

(21:00) Break 1

• (21:55) Letters:
  • Can you baptize your grandchild secretly? Father shares his thoughts on the Polka Mass, which has something to do with Martin Luther believe it or not. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(39:16) Break 2

• (40:47) Word of the Day
  • Pontiff
• (43:57) Phones:
  • Abraham - Fr. Simon. what is the psychology of the apple tree in the Garden?
  • Bob - how can people be sure that Pope is a Saint?
  • Paul - I am going to a Greek Orthodox wedding; Can I participate in Communion.

• (6:23) Bible Study:
  • Acts 4:32-37
    • Father explains some things that will change your perspective on Early Christians.

(19:40) Break 1

• (21:40) Letters:
  • Can you go to a non-Catholic Wedding? Father answers this and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:45) Break 2

• (36:19) Word of the Day
  • Born from above and Pontiff
• (41:05) Phones:
  • Jessica - Communion question. my friend is Celiac and allergic to grapes. How can she receive Communion?
  • Mary - Pope decries domestic violence. can you never get divorced if in domestic violent relationship?

• (3:37) Bible Study: 
  • John 3:1-8
    • What does it mean to be born again?

(21:28) Break 1

• (22:39) Letters:
  • How do we respond when saints in the Church do or say bad things? Is there a right way when it comes to cultures? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:43) Break 2

• (37:30) Word of the Day
  • Servant
• (41:01) Phones:
  • Bobby - Question about the stigmata and how it relates to the Shroud of Turin
  • Kim - In yesterday's readings, Peter was among the crowds of people, they were bringing sick people for him to cure there. With Peter curing them, is it consider a miracle?
  • Denise - Is it a long-standing-accepted tradition in the Church to carry a plain cross without a crucifix during the Easter Season during the Mass procession?
  • Yvonne - About the 3 times the host is elevated in Mass. Can you explain what is happening there?

• (5:22) Bible Study: 
  • Acts 4:1-12
    • Why was Peter really chosen to be the Pope?

(21:26) Break 1

• (22:13) Letters:
  • Father answers some interesting questions about the Devil tempting Jesus, as well as the different types of hats which religious wear. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:04) Break 2

• (35:04) Word of the Day
  • Class
• (38:25) Phones:
  • Al - when Jews in Egypt were there for few hundred years. are Hebrew language and Egyptian language similar.
  • Kathy - Shroud Turin. was it created by a great light in Resurrection. is there a God given link here to creation of life?
  • Jane - The Gospel of St. Matthew 28. going ahead to Galilee and there you will see me? is not the Upper Room in Jerusalem.