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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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The Land Of Syene - Father Simon Says - April 2, 2025

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2025/04/02

(4:02) Bible Study fromIsaiah 49:8-15 and John 5:17-30 (9:43) To work obsessively is to say that God can't do it without me. (23:24) Break 1 (24:21) Letters: Claudine - A question about getting your reward when you go to heaven. What does it mean to get our reward? (33:51) Break 2 (34:50) Word of the Day: Land of Syene (36:31) Frank - Question on Communion In The Hand. (43:08) Francisco - Was my Confession sufficient? (48:15) Kris - What is Purgatory?

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The Temple - Father Simon Says - April 1, 2025"

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2025/04/01

(3:04) Bible Study:Ezekiel 47: 1-9, 12 andJohn 5:1-16 Ezekiel The façade of the temple was toward the East which is exactly what is. Ezekial was in exile at the time and died in Babylon. The temple had been destroyed and he describing a Temple that was to be rebuilt. He is describing the rebuilt Temple but not the one that was rebuilt after the return from the exile in Babylon. John:What Jesus is saying here is that sin is worse than a physical disease. (20:17) Break Letters:

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Signs And Wonders - Father Simon Says - March 31, 2025

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2025/03/31

(4:25) Bible Study: John 4:43-54 What is Jesus saying about signs and wonders? To understand this you have to back to the first chapter of John. John the Baptist testifies that Jesus is the Messiah and John is not. This helps us understand why the Gospels were written. The story of Christ at the time was well know. The ancients trusted the spoken word more than the written word. Who is the “you” whom the human author wanted to reach with this? The “you” who John was

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Israel and Juda - Father Simon Says - March 28, 2025

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2025/03/28

(2:41) Bible Study: Hosea 14:2-10 Father explains that the timeline of salvation history which anyone can follow! Mark 12:28-34 Father Explains the great commandments (21:36) Break 1 (24:31) Letters: Father answers a question about the timing of the exile of Israel as well as talks about the sacraments and how they are accepted by Catholics in the Protestant Church. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:32) Break 2 (34:00) Word

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Beelzebul - Father Simon Says - March 27, 2025

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2025/03/27

(2:53) Bible Study: Jeremiah 7:23-28 What does it mean to believe? Luke 11:14-23 Father talks about the need for a sign from heaven. (22:57) Break 1 (24:24) Letters: Father talks about how worship works and what God’s love has to do with worship. Father gives his thoughts on the episode of the Chosen about Lazarus. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:03) Break 2 (36:41) Word of the Day: Beelzebul (38:54) Phones: Steve

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Why Laws? - Father Simon Says - March 26, 2025

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2025/03/26

(2:49) Bible Study: Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 Why do we have laws and commandments? Father explains how we can become who we really are. Matthew 5:17-19 This is more confusing than you might think. Father explains. (22:26) Break 1 (23:06) Letters: Father answers what it means to be born again, as well as how to pronounce the vowels spoken in Latin prayers. Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:38) Break 2 (33:19) Word of the Day: Jot

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Annunciation - Father Simon Says - March 25, 2025

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2025/03/25

(2:00) Bible Study: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Why is Jesus not named Emanuel? (19:28) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: If he 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

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Divorce - Father Simon Says - March 24, 2025

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2025/03/24

(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

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Father Simon - The Cornerstone - March 21, 2025

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2025/03/21

Bible 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

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Father Simon - Why Should Priests Wear A Stole In...

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2025/03/20

Bible 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

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Mortal Sin - Father Simon Says - March 18, 2025

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2025/03/18

(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

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St. Patrick's Day - Father Simon Says - March 17, 2025

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2025/03/17

(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

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Is Gambling a Sin?

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2025/03/14

(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

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You Can't Love Someone Without Listening to Them

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2025/03/13

(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

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Jonah and Nineveh - Father Simon Says - March 12,...

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2025/03/12

Enjoy 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

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The Most Dangerous Prayer to Pray - Father Simon Says...

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2025/03/11

(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

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How the Devil Attacks Us - Father Simon Says - March...

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2025/03/10

(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

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Why Fast? - Father Simon Says - March 7, 2025

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2025/03/07

(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

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Repent!!! - Father Simon Says - March 6, 2025

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2025/03/07

(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

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Ash Wednesday - Father Simon Says - March 5, 2025

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2025/03/05

(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

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