Father Simon Says – Details, episodes & analysis

• (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.

• (7:15) Bible Study:
  • Hebrews 1:1-6
    • What is repentance? Father explains.

(25:45) Break 1

• (28:50) Letters:
  • Father talks about the teaching of cremation on the Church and scattering ashes, what does Jesus mean when he says the apostles will be judging the tribes of Israel? Father answers these and many more questions. Write to him at simon@relevantradio.com

(35:26) Break 2

• (36:02) Word of the Day:
  • Ministering Angels
• (38:53) Phones:
  • Rosemary - Can I go to the Latin Mass (SSPV) for a funeral
  • Susan - how were Urim and Thummim used in Bible? what is difference between that and divination
  • Tony - what does the church think about gene therapy?
  • John - do we place too high an importance on the Bible?

• (1:49) Bible Study:
  • Lk 4:31-37
    • Father talks about the heart of God.
  • 1 COR 2:1-5
    • Father talks about the need for prayer in preaching the Gospel
  • LK 4:16-30
    • Father shares the reason the Jews wanted to kill Jesus in these readings.

(25:29) Break 1

• (26:09) Letters:
  • Does adult and adultery come from the same word, how can someone lose salvation with unconfessed mortal sin and is it a sin to pose as a model for a college art class?

(36:16) Break 2

• (37:22) Word of the Day:
  • Authority
• (38:43) Phones:
  • Drew - Question about the blessing said the consecration?
  • Robby - What are some examples of charity in the Bible?   Money root of all evil, but is it love of money?
  • Suzy - Last rites?  I called the last rites for my mom and they said they wouldn't be able to b/c she wasn't conscious?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and the sign of Jonah.

Word of the Day – Stuff

Caller Question – Her sister is pregnant and has serious health conditions and is considering an abortion. What is Church teaching?

Caller Question – Is it sinful to eat meat on Friday?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and Jesus teaching the Our Father to others.

Caller Question – Can Pope Francis change the words of the Our Father?

Caller Question – In the agony in the garden, did Jesus need our prayers during that time?

Word of the Day – Transgression

Caller Question – What does the word “Stuff” mean in the book of Exodus?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which Jesus asks his disciples, “Who do you say I am?”

Caller Question – What does Father Simon know about the 70 elders who looked at God?

Word of the Day – Rock

Caller Question – Her cousin got married in City Hall. Husband refuses a Catholic wedding that he promised he would do. What are the cousins options?

Caller Question – How can he strong and positive especially due to his mental health issues?

Caller Question – Why are there so many divorces in the world today?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading and what Jesus has to say about fasting.

Caller Question – Is there an Archangel Uriel?

Caller Question – Is yoga okay to do for Catholics?

Caller Question – Where do we get the prayer to the Holy Spirit?

Word of the Day – Hypocrite

Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the difference in translations for John 13 and the washing of the feet in different bibles?

Caller Question – Can Father Simon explain the phrase “We lift our hearts up to the Lord”?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s gospel reading in which we are told to deny ourselves and carry our cross.

Caller Question – Where in the bible does it say that “it is not good for man to be alone”?

Caller Question – Are the sacraments valid if you are not in a state of grace?

Word of the Day – Cross

Caller Question – Are venial sins forgiven when we bless ourselves with holy water?

Caller Question – Where in St Paul’s letters does he mention purgatory?

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains today’s readings in regards to Ash Wednesday and repentance.

Word of the Day – Ambassador

Caller Question – What does the Church teach about fasting and abstinence during Lent and when does it apply?

Caller Question – Is Genesis 3:22 talking about the Trinity?

Caller Question – His brother is dying, what can he do to bring him back to the faith before is death?

Caller Question – Where in the bible does it give us permission to speak to Mary?