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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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Mary Magdalene - Father Simon Says - July 22, 2025

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2025/07/22

(4:25) Bible Study: Song of Songs 3:1-4b Does the song of Songs mention God? Father explores this. 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 When you lose someone you love dearly a part of you dies. It’s the same way with Jesus. John 20:1-2, 11-18 Father explains the resurrection account describe in this passage (21:54) Break 1 (25:46) Letters: Father talks about how the traditional Latin Mass is comprised largely of young people. How do you come back into the Church after you have been away for

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Love Suffers - Father Simon Says - July 21, 2025

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2025/07/21

(2:52) Bible Study: Exodus 14:5-18 Freedom is scary but God stretches us in our freedom Matthew 12:38-42 Why is it important that Jesus was dead for three days? (19:00) Break 1 (24:52) Letters: Why did Jesus wait till the end to offer the final chalice? Can you obtain a dispensation from a priest for going on vacation? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:26) Break 2 (36:11) Word of the Day Lyrics to El Shaddai (40:08)

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Mercy Not Sacrifice - Father Simon Says - July 18, 2025

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2025/07/18

(4:25) Bible Study: Exodus 11:10—12:14 What are the differences and similarities of the Mass and the Passover? Matthew 12:1-8 What does it mean that Jesus desires mercy and not sacrifice? (22:28) Break 1 (24:06) Letters: How many new years are there in the Jewish Calendar? Do we need to refrain from blood and meat now days? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (36:39) Break 2 (37:21)Word of the Day Perpetual Institution

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My Yoke is Easy - Father Simon Says - July 17, 2025

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2025/07/17

Bible Study: Exodus 3:13-20 What is the importance of the name of God? The answer is surprising. Matthew 11:28-30 Was this a funny sang? Break 1 Letters: Can the devil tempt us through our dreams? How do you reconcile the new and the old Mass? If you donate your body to science can you still have a funeral Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Burden Phones: Aaron - What is the reason behind we

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Our Lady of Mount...Caramel? - Father Simon Says -...

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2025/07/16

(3:37) Bible Study: Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12 Monotheism grew over time. But it took time to develop. Matthew 11:25-27 What does childlike mean? Father explains. (21:41) Break 1 (25:54) Letters: Was Jonah literal or not? Father explains some bible verses about the judgement. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:38) Break 2 (40:22) Word of the Day Carmel vs caramel (42:05) Phones: Anna - She was to share her experience with angels

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The First Mass - Father Simon Says - July 15, 2025

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2025/07/15

(3:54) Bible Study: Exodus 2:1-15a What were tribes in this time? It different than you would think. Matthew 11:20-24 Is the new Testament historical or not? (20:46) Break 1 (22:34) Letters: What can we do to lighten the burden of our priests? What do boys and girls do for fun during the time of Fatima? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (33:52) Break 2 (37:48) Word of the Day Goodly (39:47) Phones: Terence - what was the

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Immigration - Father Simon Says - July 14, 2025

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2025/07/14

(4:39) Bible Study: Exodus 1:8-14, 22 What does this passage have to do with immigration? (25:09) Break 1 (27:43) Letters: Is the last supper accurately portrayed in the Chosen? Father also shares a letter about the similarities of Catholics and Lutherans. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter atsimon@relevantradio.com (35:20) Break 2 (37:22) Word of the Day Righteous Man (39:46) Phones: Joe - Should only a priest pray over someone to 'release the holy

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The Hard Truth of Jesus - Father Simon Says - July...

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2025/07/11

(7:42) Bible Study: Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30 Father shares the story of this section. Matthew 10:16-23 The devil tells you convenient lies whereas Jesus will tell you the hard truth. (21:47) Break 1 (22:53) Letters: Father talks about the unknown story of Juda which is a story of repentance. Father answers this and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (32:20) Break 2 (33:51) Word of the Day Synagogue (36:15) Phones: Stan - Statement: the many problems we

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Evolution - Father Simon Says - July 10, 2025

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2025/07/10

(2:58) Bible Study: Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 What does it mean that God means things for the good? Matthew 10:7-15 The Kingdom of heaven has arrive and father tells us where it is. (18:47) Break 1 (20:21) Letters: What does the Catholic Church teach about evolution? When did purgatory get developed? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (40:35) Break 2 (41:17) Word of the Day Tunic (41:56) Phones: Audrey - To whom are you

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Story of Joseph - Father Simon Says - July 9, 2025

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2025/07/09

(3:28) Bible Study: Genesis 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a Father explains the story of Joseph in Genesis Matthew 10:1-7 Father explains the difference between apostles and disciples. (20:10) Break 1 (23:12) Letters: Father talks about the problem with division in the Church with the Novus ordo and Traditional Latin Mass. Send Father a letter at simon@relevavntradio.com (36:48) Break 2 (38:00) Word of the Day At Hand (41:49) Phones: Jay - Messianic Judaism and what do you think

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Support your Priest - Father Simon Says - July 8, 2025

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2025/07/08

(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

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Jacob's Ladder - Father Simon Says - July 7, 2025

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2025/07/07

(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

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Monks vs Priests - Father Simon Says - July 3, 2025

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2025/07/03

(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

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Spiritual Dimension - Father Simon Says - July 2, 2025

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2025/07/02

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

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Bright Catholic World - Father Simon Says - July 1, 2025

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2025/07/01

(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:

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Sin of Sodom and Gomorrah - Father Simon Says - June...

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2025/06/30

(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

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Sacred Heart of Jesus - Father Simon Says - June 27,...

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2025/06/27

(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

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Faith and Works - Father Simon Says - June 26, 2025

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2025/06/26

(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

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Known by Joy - Father Simon Says - June 25, 2025

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2025/06/25

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

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The True Heart of David - Father Simon Says - June...

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2025/06/24

(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

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