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Father Simon Says

Father Simon Says™ is your daily bible study hosted by Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All.

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51:12

Listen to the Holy Spirit - Father Simon Says - May...

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2025/05/23

(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

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51:12

Real Joy - Father Simon Says - May 22, 2025

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2025/05/22

(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

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51:11

Pruned by God - Father Simon Says - May 21, 2025

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2025/05/21

(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

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51:13

Christ's Humanity - Father Simon Says - May 20, 2025

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2025/05/20

(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

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51:15

The Power of Trust - Father Simon Says - May 19, 2025

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2025/05/19

(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

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53:45

Old Friends - Father Simon Says - May 15, 2025

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2025/05/15

(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.

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53:42

50 Years as a Priest - Father Simon Says - May 14, 2025

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2025/05/14

(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

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53:45

From Saul to Paul - Father Simon Says - May 13, 2025

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2025/05/13

(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

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53:45

Pope Leo XIV and Reverence - Father Simon Says - May...

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2025/05/12

(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

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Pope Leo XIV - Father Simon Says - May 9, 2025

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2025/05/09

(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

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50:42

How Do I Trust God More? - May 7, 2025 [ENCORE]

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2025/05/09

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

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WHITE SMOKE! NEW POPE!!! - Father Simon Says - May 8,...

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2025/05/08

(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

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51:15

St. Stephen - Father Simon Says - May 6, 2025

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2025/05/06

(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

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Conclave - Father Simon Says - May 5, 2025

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2025/05/05

(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

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St Athanasius - Father Simon Says - May 2, 2025

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2025/05/02

(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

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51:13

St Joseph - Father Simon Says - May 1, 2025

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2025/05/01

(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

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Church in Germany - Father Simon Says - April 30, 2025

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2025/04/30

(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 I 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 -

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51:07

St. Catherine of Siena - Father Simon Says - April...

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2025/04/29

(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

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Born Again - Father Simon Says - April 28, 2025

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2025/04/28

(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

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Acknowledge Your Sin - Father Simon Says - April 25,...

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2025/04/25

(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

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