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Connection of Faith and Obedience – Father Simon Says – January 9, 2026

Fr. Richard Simonby Fr. Richard Simon

(21:40) Break 1

  • (24:40) Letters:
    • Why did Zachariah get punished for questioning Gabriel but Mary didn’t? Who does John refer to as the one who Jesus loved in the Gospel of John? Father answers these and other questions. Do you have a question for Father Simon? Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com

(33:29) Break 2

  • (34:21) Word of the Day
    • Repent
  • (37:48) Phones:
    • Anthony – Is the fifth commandment ‘Thou shall not kill’ or ‘thou shall not murder’?
    • Susie – Why the big bang theory fits in with the Creation story in Genesis?
    • Ray – For the last couple of years, I break down crying within myself whenever I start praying or communicate with God, is there something that God is trying to tell me?
    • Marie – Our church has introduced acolytes. Can you explain what acolytes are and what their function is?
    • Erick – Thank you for everything you do. My mom and other relatives, they do witchcraft. How do I get them to trust in God?

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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!