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The Assumption of Mary – Father Simon Says – August 15, 2025

Fr. Richard Simonby Fr. Richard Simon

(17:05) Break 1

  • (18:09) Letters:
    • Father answers questions about the meaning of the word scribe, how do you know if you should stop praying for something, and he answers questions about the history of communion in the hand.

(36:51) Beak 2

  • (37:26) Word of the Day:
    • Desert
  • (38:37) Phones:
    • Claire – I understand that the gospel is read because it is the teaching of Christ, but what about the 1st and 2nd reading? What are they for?
    • Chris – What is the meaning of the word ‘Selah’ in the Psalms?
    • Peter – If David was a ‘man after God’s own heart, how can we believe this when he was an adulterer and a murderer?
    • Larry – Do you have any thoughts on Catholic colleges which are Catholic in name only?

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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!