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What do we Get from God – Father Simon Says – March 4, 2025

Fr. Richard Simonby Fr. Richard Simon
  • (3:35) Bible Study:
    • Sirach 35:1-12
      • Father talks about sacrifice and its connection with the liturgy of the hours.
    • Mark 10:28-31
    • Father talks about fasting and where it comes from

(24:39) Break 1

  • (25:42) Letters:
    • Why should we fast for a particular intention? Are there certain things that open up portals of evil? Are scapulars superstitious? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(34:43) Break 2

  • (36:08) Word of the Day:
    • 7 fold
  • (37:27) Phones:
    • Norma – If we give up sweets, does that mean we cannot have cake on a birthday during Lent. It is a child’s birthday.
    • John – Nowadays it seems many movies are taking the name of God in vain, should I continue watching those movies?
    • Joe – Right after the consecration, we pray to the Blessed mother and her spouse, St. Joseph. Why does the church call her spouse and not husband?
    • Renzo – It is my little sister birthday tomorrow… what can I give my sister that is related with Ash Wednesday/start of Lent?

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Fr. Richard Simon

Fr. Richard Simon

Father Richard Simon, who jokingly refers to himself as Reverend Know-it-All is the host of Fr. Simon Says on Relevant Radio. Father Simon delves into the daily Scripture readings, shares a Word of the Day to help you sharpen you vocabulary, and opens the phones to your questions about the Faith. After just a few minutes with Father Simon, you might be convinced that he truly does know it all!