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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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Born from Above - April 10, 2026

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2026/04/15

Check out this Encore fromApril 17, 2023 Bible Study: (1:43) Acts 4:23-31 Father explains some of the meanings of the word 'God' Jn 3:1-8 What does it mean to be born from above? What is religious consensus Letters (28:13) - What does it mean to cast lots? (31:44) - Listener forgave her husband for cheating on her Word of the Day: Rabim (Many) Callers (39:28) - 1 and 2 Maccabees, when was it accepted as canonical before the Council of Trent? (41:20) - Question about the guard's ear who was

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51:08

The Answer is Blowing in the Wind - April 14, 2026

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2026/04/14

Check out this great show from April 18, 2023 Bible Study: (1:59) Acts 4:32-37 Father explains the governmental structure in Acts Jn 3:7b-15 What does it mean to be born from above? Letters (22:030 Judas & Fulton Sheen's theory (24:29) Who was Thomas' twin? (29:29) Jesus dying for many vs all Word of the Day: Wind & Spirit (32:40) Callers (35:46) Was the Holy Spirit with Mary all the time? (38:38) When they stoned Stephen, why didn't they ask Pilate to approve, like when Jesus was

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51:13

Plenary Indulgences - Father Simon Says - April 9, 2026

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2026/04/09

Check out this show from April 24, 2025 (5:53) Bible Study: Acts 3:11-26 Father Explains this Passage and he very important words of St Peter. Luke 24:35-48 The purpose of the Gospels which you probably haven’t thought of. (22:15) Break 1 (24:20) Letters: What does it mean to be incredulous for joy? What will happen to the canonization of Carlo Acutis? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (34:09) Break 2 (37:10) Word of the Day

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51:09

Father Simon Says - April 8, 2026 - Living Life by...

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2026/04/08

Check out this great show from April 20, 2022 Acts 3:1-10 What is the significance of the 3rdhour? Lk 24:13-35 Father breaks down the Road to Emmaus Letters What is the origin of the Stations of the Cross? Question about marriage and holy communion Word of the day: Astonishment! Callers In Luke 16: What does Jesus mean by making friends with unrighteous riches? Is there a difference between Satan and the Devil? Adventists say Jesus didn't convert water to wine, but how do I respond to

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51:05

Father Simon Says - April 7, 2026 - Easter Tuesday!

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2026/04/07

Check out this show from April 19, 2022 Acts 2:36-41 What does it mean that 'God made Jesus Lord?' Father discusses and the power of suffering Letters In St. Faustina's Diary, she reveals a confession--isn't that just for sins? Listener disagrees with Father's desire for older altar servers Word of the Day: Don't touch me! Callers: Why can't Catholics have their ashes scattered? Is it okay to have a statue of the Lamb on the altar? Can a Catholic get buried in a non-Catholic cemetery and can

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51:05

Confidence in the Resurrection - April 6, 2026

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2026/04/06

Check out this show from April 10, 2023 Bible Study: 2:20 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Peter's confidence in Christ's Resurrection Father asks how we explain the Resurrection Letters (22:12) - Listener corrects Father Simon's comments on Dr. Brant Pitre (28:47) - Question about what Mary deserves (30:36) - I like the movie, "Is Genesis history?" (32:24) - I heard if you die on good Friday you go straight to Word of the Day: Pentecost (34:36) Callers (37:46) - 2 Questions: 1) Why would Romans want Jesus'

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48:30

The Pain of the Cross - Father Simon Says - April 3,...

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2026/04/03

Check out this great show from April 18, 2025 (1:56) Bible Study: Isaiah 52:13—53:12 Jesus didn’t want to get crucified. He didn’t want to do this. The physical pain of he crucifixion was unimaginable. However, so much more was bearing the sins of the world. John 18:1—19:42 The All-powerful became powerless for us. Atonement is to be reconciled. How did Jesus save the world? By showing us the truth, by demonstrating who God is, He gives us an opportunity to become like

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49:09

Holy Thursday - April 2, 2026

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2026/04/02

Check out this great show from April 6, 2023 Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre

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49:09

Holy Thursday - Father Simon Says - April 2, 2026...

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2026/04/02

Check out this show from April 6, 2023 Bible Study: (2:58) Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Father discusses the timeline of Last Supper Jn 13:1-15 Why are the disciples shocked at Jesus? Letters (22:22) - Question about going to a traditional baptism (25:42) - Importance of beauty in Churches (27:20) - Judas and the morsel (30:42) - A habit of vice is overcome with a habit of virtue Word of the Day : Had never been 'born' (33:13) Callers (33:36) - My son and his family have started attending the Pre Vatican

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48:53

The Gymnasium of the Soul - Father Simon Says - April...

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2026/04/01

Check out this great show from April 13, 2022 Mt 26:14-25 How could Judas abandon Jesus? Letters Daniel asks about a bruised reed Ana Maria writes in about Jesus exposing Judas as betrayer Listener asks about the vengeance of God Word of the Day: You said so Callers What is the meaning of the word GOD when in all caps as opposed to just 'God' in the Bible. Also how about lower case 'lord' Could there be reversed transubstantiation? How do we know that Jesus was in the cistern the whole night,

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49:01

Vanity of Vanities - Father Simon Says - March 31. 2026

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2026/03/31

Check out this great show from April 12, 2022 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Father shares his controversial take on today's Gospel Letters Can I receive communion 2x in a day? Listener writes in about Joseph's story--who sold whom to whom? Did the Pope campaign to be elected Pope? Word of the Day: Vanity Callers When I go to confession now, do I need to say those sins I said a couple years when I didn't receive absolution? If Jesus loved Judas, why did he call him the devil?

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49:12

Why is Beauty Important? - Father Simon Says - March...

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2026/03/30

Check out this Encore from April 11, 2022 Is 42:1-7 Did Jesus bring justice to the nations? Jn 12:1-11 Why is beautify important? Letters Is there any Catholic understanding that human beings are co-creators with God? When we die are we judged right away or when Jesus comes again? Word of the Day: Nard Callers I'm having trouble with my wife, she cheated on me twice, many years ago and I struggle w/hurt and pain. I love her more than ever. How to get over My wife is Orthodox and my son is an

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49:08

What Kind of Faith Should We Have? - Father Simon...

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2026/03/27

Check out this encore show from April 8, 2022 Jer 20:10-13 Why does God give strict laws in the Old Testament? Jn 10:31-42 What kind of faith are we supposed to have? Letters Anna Maria writes about the bookExodus, that she rea Listener asks about a supposed quotation from Mother Teresa Father gives advice to someone whose priest isn't using wine at Mass (who called into the Patrick Madrid Show). Word of the Day: Scripture Callers Can one do confession on the radio? What is mortal sin where I

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The Nature of God - Father Simon Says - March 26, 2026

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2026/03/26

Check out this Encore show from April 7, 2022 Gn 17:3-9 Was Abraham Jewish? Jn 8:51-59 What's God's nature? Letters: My priest has been reducing masses and eliminating confession--what is going on? Word of the Day: Passion Callers: Is the promised land that God promised Abraham the same land that Moses was leading the Israelites towards? Did ancient Israelites keep stones around? I heard that the Catholic wasn't started till the 4th century. Is that right?

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Annunciation - Father Simon Says - March 25, 2026

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2026/03/25

Check out this great encore from March 25, 2025 (2:00) Bible Study: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10 Why is Jesus not named Emanuel? (19:28) Break 1 (20:44) Letters: If the 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

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49:12

Church Rants and Biblical Obscurities - Father Simon...

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2026/03/24

Check out this great show from April 5, 2022 Nm 21:4-9 What is a seraph serpent? Father explains Jn 8:21-30 Father explains why the Gospel of John is so obscure Letters What was it about the way Jesus spoke that made people believe in him? Father revisits a question about religious education and the sacraments Word of the Day: I AM Callers: What is legally require Catholics to do on Good Friday? Are they able to go to work on this day? Can people in Purgatory pray for each other while

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Father Simon Says - Oh Susanna! - March 23, 2026...

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2026/03/23

Check out this show from April 4, 2022! Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 What's the point of today's reading? Father explains the twelve tribes Jn 8:12-20 Where does Jesus manifest who he is? Letters Our parish doesn't have a youth group, and my child wants to go to the Lutheran youth group. What should I do? Word of the day: Susanna Callers I am discussing marriage with my boyfriend, who is not Catholic. How can I help his family understand the reality of my Catholic faith? What

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49:10

State of Disagreement - Father Simon Says - March 20,...

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2026/03/20

Check out this Encore show from March 24, 2023 Bible Study: (1:56) Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Father gives his thoughts on the state of society Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Did Jesus lie to his relatives? Letters (24:13) - Will all Baptized people go to heaven? (25:35) - what was the authority of the Pharisees? (30:21) - Karen writes in about Father's use of the name 'Karen' (31:20) - Paul give more ideas for families getting back to the Church (34:09) - Why does Jesus make clay with saliva? Word of the Day:

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49:08

A Righteous Man - Father Simon Says - March 19, 2026

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2026/03/20

Check out this great show from March 20, 2023 Bible Study: (1:47) 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16 What is a house in the OT? Father explains the genealogy of Jesus Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a What is Joseph's righteousness? Letters (19:24) - Ann Catherine Emmerich question/what does it mean to be poor in spirit? (28:27) - Do non-Christians go to purgatory? Word of the Day: Carpenter (35:11) Callers (37:11) - What is God's name? (42:18) - Any scriptural reference to John Henry Newman's, 'Praise to the Holiest

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48:29

Father Simon Says - March 18, 2026 - The Most...

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2026/03/18

Check out this great show from March 30, 2022 Is 49:8-15 Father goes through some of the most beautiful words in the Old Testament Jn 5:17-30 Father shares a hairbrained theory of Jesus and miracles Letters: What does a mystery mean? If I'm in a toxic marriage, what should I do? Do you see an increase in spiritual attack against traditional marriage? Word of the Day: The Resurrection of Condemnation Callers I have a question about the paschal Candle; are we supposed to get a new one each

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