What you don’t know about Pope Francis – Father Simon Says – April 23, 2025

  • (9:44) Bible Study:
    • Acts 3:1-10
      • Why is the time of day important in this passage?
    • Luke 24:13-35
      • Father names the other disciple that was not named in this passage.

(24:01) Break 1

  • (25:08) Letters:
    • What is the translation of the name Jacob and the word heel? What is the main job of the priest? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:04) Break 2

  • (37:45) Word of the Day
    • Recognize
  • (39:33) Phones:
    • Joe – Could you explain why in the Gospel readings, they say ‘hung from a tree’, but he was crucified on a cross?
    • Angelica – My marriage isn’t convalidated yet, but if I go to confession and receive Eucharist after. Do I have to wait for convalidation?
    • Tricia – Matthew: ‘And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it’
    • Darlene – Could you explain the hierarchy of the Church and what are Cardinals?
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!