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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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49:12

How to Disprove Sola Scriptura - Father Simon Says -...

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2025/12/17

Check out this Encore from December 17, 2024 (3:11) Bible Study: Mt 1:1-17 Father proves that sola scriptura is false with this reading. (18:54) Break 1 (20:21) Letters: Father Answers questions about the Christmas season, when it starts and when it finishes. Why are some mortal sins worse seemingly than others? Father Simon answers these and other questions. Send him an email atsimon@relevantradio.com (34:42) Break 2 (35:37) Word of the Day: Worship (38:03) Phones: Mary Alice - I

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What non-Catholics really say about the Catholic...

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2025/12/16

(3:05) Bible Study: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13 Father talks about the resurgence of Faith in our world today among young people Matthew 21:28-32 Does this say that works matter in the Faith? (19:22) Break 1 (20:59) Letters: Father talks about non-Catholics coming to Catholic worship. How do you report a miracle in the Church? Father talks about yokes and how they relate with Jesus. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:22) Break 2

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48:32

Who Does The Holy Spirit Proceed From?- Father Simon...

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2025/12/16

(2:38) Bible Study fromNumbers 24:2-7, 15-17a and the Gospel of Matthew. In addition, Fr. Simon gives some context behind Balaam of Beor who is in the first reading from Numbers. (22:52) Break 1 (23:23) Letters (23:34) Donna - A question about Sabellianism and analogies that don’t work for the Trinity. It is important to understand the differences and distinctions. (30:02) Laura – My mother has become angry and disagreeable after getting Alzheimer’s. How do I handle this?

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Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12, 2025

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2025/12/12

Check out this Encore from December 12, 2022 Bible Study: (1:58) ZEC 2:14-17 How did this prophecy come to be? Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Father explains who the woman clothed with the Son is LK 1:26-38 Father explains a little-known tradition about Mary (24:43) Father gives a history of Our Lady of Guadalupe Word of the Day: To 'over-do-it' with joy (35:33) Caller: (37:48) -Question about Mary as the New Covenant (41:16) - Is the only reason Jesus went to the Holy Land was because he needed to

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Is Confession Biblical? - Father Simon Says -...

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2025/12/11

(5:12) Bible Study: Isaiah 41:13-20 Father talks about the meaning of Threshing floors. Matthew 11:11-15 God’s royal nature is there for those who really want it. (20:35) Break 1 (22:16) Letters: The decent of the Holy Spirit on Mary a fulfillment of the Spirit of God Descending on the Ark of the Covenant? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (30:48) Break 2 (34:30) Word of the

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God of Angel Armies - Father Simon Says - December...

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2025/12/10

(2:31) Bible Study: Isaiah 40:25-31 Father explains this interesting passage Matthew 11:28-30 Was Jesus being humorous in this passage? (17:21) Break 1 (19:00) Letters: How are Catholics and Orthodox similar in their Faith about the Eucharist? Father talks about the kingdom of God. Are Samaritans Gentiles or Jews? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:40) Break 2 (36:26) Word of the Day army (38:28) Phones: Kathy - Does

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Your Value to God - Father Simon Says - December 9, 2025

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2025/12/09

(5:01) Bible Study: Isaiah 40:1-11 Even God’s punishment is a blessing. Matthew 18:12-14 How much does God value you? (20:26) Break 1 (22:02) Letters: Did Adam and Eve have guardian angels? I trust God, I don’t trust myself, what do I do? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:54) Break 2 (37:55) Word of the Day Opinion (39:46) Phones: Philip - In the church we make an effort to go early and I like to sit on the end

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Immaculate Conception - Father Simon Says - December...

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2025/12/08

(2:30) Bible Study: Genesis 3:9-15, 20 How does this reading tie in with the Immaculate Conception? (23:00) Break 1 (26:52) Letters: What do different faiths believe about infant baptism? How do the commandments help us to know God’s will? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:50) Break 2 (37:31) Word of the Day Apple (39:15) Phones: Sharon - Did Mary have to say yes throughout her life, or it was a package deal with her

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Santa Claus - Father Simon Says - December 5, 2025

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2025/12/05

(3:15) Bible Study: Isaiah 29:17-24 Redeemed and the world to come. Matthew 9:27-31 What does this passage mean really? (21:39) Break 1 (23:21) Letters: Is there a difference between someone who sins and someone who is a regular sinner? How does the gift of tears relate to the other gifts of the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:16) Break 2 (33:44) Word of the Day Santa Claus (37:02) Phones: Diane - In the New

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Faith Alone? - Father Simon Says - December 4, 2025

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2025/12/04

(4:38) Bible Study: Isaiah 26:1-6 Why is it important to know what is the kingdom of heaven? Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Where does the phrase Faith alone come from? (26:44) Break 1 (28:56) Letters: Father answers a question about a child who is studying Islam. Father talks about citizen ship and in particular our heavenly citizenship. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (37:11) Break 2 (38:04) Word of the Day Rampart (39:46) Phones:

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Fatty Foods in the Bible - Father Simon Says -...

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2025/12/03

(4:37) Bible Study: Isaiah 25:6-10a Fatty foods in the Bible Matthew 15:29-37 The geological importance of this passage (19:17) Break 1 (31:52) Letters: Is it a sin to arrest protesters against a Pride parade? Father answers this and other questions, send him a letter atsimon@relevantradio.com (35:56) Break 2 (37:00) Word of the Day Amazed (40:09) Phones: Kimberly - I need to know about to making a sign of the cross with my left hand because my right shoulder is broken. Rita -

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Filioque - Father Simon Says - December 2, 2025

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2025/12/02

(5:03) Bible Study: Isaiah 11:1-10 Father talks about the 7 gifts o the Holy spirit and how they are different from the manifestations of the spirit. Luke 10:21-24 Who are the people that know God well? (23:06) Break 1 (24:48) Letters: What was the early Mass like? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:33) Break 2 (37:44) Word of the Day Filioque (44:35) Phones: Anya - My son is starting to ask questions about protestants

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Baptism and Grace - Father Simon Says - December 1, 2025

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2025/12/01

(5:39) Bible Study: Isaiah 4:2-6 The escape of Israel from the Assyrians Matthew 8:5-11 Father puts to rest a up and coming misinterpretation of this reading. (23:37) Break 1 (25:15) Letters: Is Galatians 4: 7 a reference to infant baptism? Why is baptism allowed in infants? What is the Byzantine Church? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:18) Break 2 (34:57) Word of the Day Trinity (40:08) Phones: Olivia - In the Old

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51:08

Ancient of Days - Father Simon Says - November 28,...

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2025/11/28

Check out this encore from December 1, 2023 Bible Study: (1:46) Dn 7:2-14 Father explains the prophetic vision Lk 21:29-33 Jesus discusses the end of Jerusalem Letters (19:59) - Why there was Greek and Latin spoken in Jerusalem (23:26) - Burning coals upon his head (27:10) - The Church in Maine Word of the Day: Ancient of Days (32:38) Callers: (33:39) - Can Father interpret my dreams? (37:33) - The Son of God and the Mother of God (40:53) - How the scroll above the crucifix and how that could

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51:11

Leprosy & the Healing Power of Christ - Father Simon...

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2025/11/27

Check out this great encore show from November 15, 2023! Bible Study: (1:56) Lk 17:11-19 Leprosy, the Kingdom of God, and the healing power of Christ Letters (19:54) - Parable of the Vineyard (21:33) - Why is there so much suffering? (23:24) - why is the Holy Spirit Lord? (24:04) - Is Hell for real? (24:58) - Judging the Law (28:56) - why did the Samaritan go to the priest? Word of the Day: Pity (32:47) Callers (35:42) - Could you explain why the hemorrhaging woman was unclean and what

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Why does God let us make Mistakes? - Father Simon...

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2025/11/25

(3:17) Bible Study: Daniel 2:31-45 History or fabrication? Father explains Luke 21:5-11 The wall that hurt your eyes to look at when the sun shown on it. (24:47) Break 1 (25:53) Letters: Did Luke ever meet Jesus? Why does God allow us to make mistakes? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter atsimon@relevantradio.com (36:25) Break 2 (37:27) Word of the Day Mercurius (39:38) Phones: Anita - 1. What effect do you think Jesus had with the elders? 2. About what

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Meaning of the Apocalypse - Father Simon Says -...

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2025/11/24

(3:52) Bible Study: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 What is the meaning of the apocalypse? Luke 21:1-4 What does it mean to sound a trumpet when giving alms (21:56) Break 1 (23:20) Letters: Can someone with Alzheimer's receive the holy communion? When is the feast day of people from the Old Testament? Where did Mary and John stand next to the cross? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (31:50) Break 2 (32:48) Word of the Day Roman (34:04)

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Righteous Anger - Father Simon Says - November 21, 2025

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2025/11/21

(8:15) Bible Study: 1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 Father talks about the origin of Hanukkah Luke 19:45-48 How was the priesthood made a political tool? (25:10) Break 1 (25:51) Letters: How are we suppose understand miracles and apparitions? Can you have righteous Anger? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:22) Break 2 (37:06) Word of the Day Dedication (38:29) Phones: Keith - In Luke, Jesus describes the parable of the coin. I

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In the World without of the World - Father Simon Says...

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2025/11/20

(3:42) Bible Study: 1 Maccabees 2:15-29 To be in the world without being of the world Luke 19:41-44 Father shares the story of him digging a hole. (21:13) Break 1 (22:12) Letters: How does the resurrection of the body going to work for Christians? How do you be come ready to defend the hope of Christ in you? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:46) Break 2 (37:28) Word of the Day Bishop (43:19) Phones: Randy - What color

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50:30

History In The Old Testament Is Important - Father...

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2025/11/19

(3:42) Bible Study fromMaccabees – 1 & 2 Maccabees are often neglected but are very important for us in understanding the plan of God. Did you know the New Testament is a lot thinner than the Old Testament? That is because the New Testament is simply the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As Catholics, we need to consider the history of salvation, and reading Maccabees can help us do that. (23:40) Break 1 Letters: (26:29) Email – Celia: Why was the veil of the Holy of Holies

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