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Father Simon Says
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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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Woke Ancients - Father Simon Says - March 9, 2026
Mar 900:49:08Tap to summarizeCheck out this show from March 21, 2022 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Were the ancients woke? Father explains. Lk 4:24-30 Father explains the importance of unity Letters Question about the way my priest says the Collect Father talks about Revelation and Mary's role in salvation Word of the Day: Agape Callers Question about authority and the different books of the Bible, accepted in the Canon My sister is getting married outside the Church. I'm her Maid of Honor; is it okay to continue being the Maid of Honor? Could we change the words to the Nicene Creed to make it more personal?
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - Metanoia! - March 5, 2026 [ENCORE]
Mar 500:49:08Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from March 17, 2022 Jer 17:5-10 Father talks about the need for examination of conscience Lk 16:19-31 Father talks about why the story of Lazarus is actually funny Letters Father answers a question on sola fide What are Father's thoughts about singing Tantum Ergo during communion? Priest didn't want parishioner to talk about purgatory anymore Are leprechauns evil spirits? How can we show love to those in same-sex relationships without showing approval? Father reads a question about liturgy and Latin Word of the day: Metanoia
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - March 4, 2026 - What Do We Learn from History?
Mar 400:48:24Tap to summarizeCheck out his encore show from March 16, 2022 Jer 18:18-20 Father explains what we can learn from history Mt 20:17-28 Was Jesus just a philosopher? Letters Why do Catholics charge interest on their loans? Can we believe in evolution? Can we pray the sorrowful mysteries everyday? Word of the Day: Servant Callers What does it mean David was a man after Gods own heart? Did Jesus go to hell between his death and resurrection? How did early Christians celebrate Lent?
Transcribe →Call No Man Father - Father Simon Says - March 3, 2026
Mar 300:49:11Tap to summarizeCheck out this show from March 15, 2022 Is 1:10, 16-20 What is superstition? Mt 23:1-12 Father describes ancient Jewish rituals Letters Question about disposing of Holy Things Listener writes in clarifying if Christianity started as a sect of Judaism Is it true that the Devil hates Latin? Word of the Day: Father Callers A friend of mine said that there were supposedly healing chants in the Bible, but the church wanted to take it out? Could you respond to that? Why do we have communion in the hand?
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - February 27, 2026 - Ezekiel Saw the Wheel [ENCORE]
Feb 2700:49:07Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from March 11, 2022! Ez 18:21-28 Who is the person that most wants us in heaven? Mt 5:20-26 Father explains who the Pharisees were Letters Laura asks who in Ezra descended from the house of David a listener writes in expressing her frustration with her parish priest Word of the Day: Righteousness Callers: A friend of mine said I don't need to pray that much for my sick wife because the Lord knows my intentions already. What do I say to him? What is the diff between a good Catholic and a good Christian?
Transcribe →Copy of Father Simon Says - February 26, 2026 - How Do Christians Pray? [ENCORE]
Feb 2600:48:58Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from March 10, 2022 Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Father explains the historical details surrounding the story of Esther Mt 7:7-12 Father explains how Christians pray Letters Father corrects the record about Psalm 50 Listener's husband has early onset dementia (diagnosed at 48/50 years old) and relays her suffering and God's goodness Is it improper to put a crucifix on the back of a motorcycle? Father talks about the Veil Removed movie Word of the Day: Amen and Alleluia Callers: My grandma died 5 weeks ago and I was her main caregiver. How do I move forward? Does God love Satan since he made him? I love going to Rock Shops and sometimes they have goofy new age things, is it okay I go there? Can we gain plenary indulgences for people in Purgatory?
Transcribe →Father Simon Says - Jonah and Nineveh - February 25, 2026
Feb 2500:49:10Tap to summarizeCheck out this 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 talk to our priest, as I feel he's disrespectful, because he's always late for mass? Was Jesus in the tomb for three days?
Transcribe →Doing God's Will - February 24, 2026
Feb 2400:49:13Tap to summarizeCheck out this great show from February 20, 2024 Bible Study: (2:04) Is 55:10-11 Why do be bother to pray & doing God's Will Mt 6:7-15 What does it mean that God is Father? Letters: (22:26) - Altar Stone questions (24:53) - Why is Jesus unbloodied on the crucifix? (29:33) - Crucifix on the altar (30:24) - What's the deal with Holy Water? Word of the Day: Debtors (34:03) Callers: (37:33) -What is our duty to try and become one as God commanded and unite the church? (43:32) - The cloth (shroud) is called an antimension - it's meant to be used for mass if they were not able to celebrate on a consecrated alter. (45:43) - My church asked me to be the beer cart lady at the fish fry and I have a problems with this. Can I get your thoughts? (47:47) - My brother has been thinking about joining the free masons -What should I say?
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How the Devil Attacks Us - Father Simon Says - February 23, 2026 [ENCORE]
Feb 2300:48:41Tap to summarizeCheck out this encore show from March 10, 2025 (2:03) 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? (22:04) Break 1 (25:50) 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 answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (39:36) Break 2 (40:09) Word of the Day: Minister (41:25) Phones: Judy – Because there are so many religions, I’m concerned that one of them may be wrong, and what is your opinion on that, and set me straight? Pam – Didn’t Satan know Jesus was the son of God? Angela – My husband died a couple year ago. If he’s in heaven/purgatory, does he hear me when I call out to him/talk to him? Patty – There’s one commandment, about follow the Sabbath. When did we no longer follow the Sabbath. When change and why?
Transcribe →Why Fast - Father Simon Says - February 20, 2026 [ENCORE]
Feb 2000:47:50Tap to summarizeCheck out this awesome show from March 7, 2025 (2:40) 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 about being the Bridegroom. (16:08) Break 1 (16:53) Letters: Were there actually angels who had relations with humans? The word “Nephilim” means “fallen ones”. Daryl - I was wondering about the DaVinci Code and wanted to know if Mary Magdalene the wife of Jesus? There is no history in the DaVinci Code. Did Judas conspire with Jesus to have him crucified? No, that is nonsense. Be careful what you name your kids and don’t name your kids “Judas”. (32:25) Break 2 (33:29) Word of the Day: Sacrament (39:34) Phones: Ed - How many times a day could I receive the Eucharist? Gerard - About the Eucharist, in the Passion 2000 years ago, basically Jesus surrendered himself. Does Jesus do the same thing at Mass. Could you clarify? Jane - In the Jubilee Year, what is the deal with indulgence? can you obtain one for yourself and another? Nancy - Organizing a confirmation retreat, any advice on how to explain the sacrament to teens?
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