After God’s Heart – Father Simon Says – January 20, 2026

  • (6:40) Bible Study:
    • 1 Samuel 16:1-13
      • What makes this reading so confusing? Father straightens it out for us.

(21:00) Break 1

  • (23:35) Letters:
    • What is suppression according to the Catholic Faith? What is the original word for “man” in the bible? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(37:31) Break 2

  • (38:12) Word of the Day
    • Hypostatic Union
  • (41:34) Phones:
    • Cathrine Mary – Can you tell me more about the bible you recommended with the two columns? also, my Son was married by a friend and he never got married in a church.
    • Andy – does the logic we use for vigils and going to church on Saturday apply to days of fasting as well?
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!